Chapter 90

A few days have passed since I started a romantic relationship with Aldar.

Yes, well, I still haven't succeeded in the mission to call him by his name! My heart is being put to the test!

Please give me a little more time and some peace of mind...

Anyway, now that things have settled down, I need to get back to my normal life and start gathering information. I can't afford to let my guard down just because the garden party is over.

I think the event in the game's opening, where a giant monster appears in the border and the heroine's father, an adventurer, defeats it, has occurred and been completed. The name "Murietta" that I heard during the garden party, according to Eren's words, might suggest the appearance of the giant monster, so this is something to verify.

And the fact that Murietta is the default name of the heroine in that game is important.

I've been referring to the "game's protagonist" as the heroine. After all, I can't prove that this "Murietta" is definitely the heroine. In this world, it's just a very common name.

I can't tell without talking to Eren directly, but whether that woman is the heroine seems to be a significant issue.

The heroine's ability to predict the future wasn't in the game. While she was set to have superior qualities compared to ordinary people, she didn't have any special abilities other than healing. Her potential for powerful healing could be considered a special ability, but it's unrelated to prediction.

However, if that's the case, then a person with the ability to predict the future wouldn't be the "heroine." Since I've never heard of anyone with the ability to predict the future, if we assume it exists, it should be a topic of conversation, but the fact that I haven't heard of it is concerning.

But what if that woman is the same as me? If she knew about this series of events.

In other words, reincarnation or transfer. While I don't want to think it's a cliché light novel plot, since I've already been reincarnated and brought my memories to this game world, it's a cliché plot that happens twice, so it could happen a third time!

It's not a logical argument, but as a possibility...

If that's the case, it makes sense. If she foresaw the appearance, it's just a matter of knowing the game's timeline.

Given the current atmosphere, I think the king will invite that adventurer to the castle and grant him a noble title. It was certainly a significant issue, one that would warrant a baronial title, not just a lesser title. The castle is abuzz with this topic.

If he's a skilled adventurer who has just been granted a title, there will be high-ranking nobles who want to secure him. Depending on his character, the knight order might also try to recruit him.

And whether true or not, that adventurer has a daughter. I think this aligns with the start of the game's plot... In other words, what I should be worried about is the well-being of Primera.

The current Primera doesn't have the characteristics of a villainous lady. She's not mean or fat, but rather delicate, cute, beautiful, and considerate—she's an angel! No, an angel is the only way to describe her! A great angel.

But that's not the point. Even if Murietta is the heroine, it doesn't necessarily mean the game's plot will unfold.

However, if she is a reincarnated person who wants the game's plot to unfold, that's a source of anxiety.

Does the protagonist's bonus really exist? I can't tell since I'm just a minor character...

But I don't know if a reincarnated person would think, "I want to live my life according to the game."

After all, since I've been living here since my memories returned, I've realized that this is reality, not a game! It's a life full of real-life experiences!

But that's because I'm not the heroine, but a complete minor character... If I were reincarnated as the heroine, how would I think? I might think that the game's story is the track of my life.

No... Wait, first, the question is whether Murietta is the protagonist, and whether she is a reincarnated person is the next question. If she is a reincarnated person, is she automatically the protagonist?

Hmm? What? Which came first, the chicken or the egg??

"Yuria, what's wrong? You've been looking so serious since just now."

"Yes, I was thinking about the garden party the other day."

"...Indeed, I never thought the issues would run so deep."

I fumbled for an answer, but Primera's worried face is so cute... No, that's not the point. It's really different.

But it's true that the issues were deep.

Right after the garden party, it turns out that the Grand Duchess fell ill, and it was due to poisoning. How terrifying!

Oh, she's out of danger, apparently. The king had people ready to deal with it promptly... I feel like I've glimpsed the dark side of the court. No, I just heard about it.

As a result, it seems there was a plan to blame all the mishaps on Duke Balmonk and the Grand Duchess's half-brother, and to eliminate them, and then to have the muscle-headed son witness the scene and testify that it was an accident... It was a sloppy plan...

Gilde Rock Jude might have seen through it and taken a stand for justice, but since he's muscle-headed, he probably wouldn't understand.

Hmm. What a terrible plan in so many ways. Even for a muscle-headed person, it's too simple... No, I don't understand... And Mrs. Balmonk is just a drunkard and can't be relied on...

That woman is under house arrest in the castle, but apparently, she drinks a lot of wine every day and seems to be enjoying herself. Oh, how scary. I hope she doesn't die suddenly in some other way...

And the suspect, the Count of Riesem, and his aides are innocent. It seems that Eren's ex-boyfriend was involved with the nobles of Shagran, which was quite a shocking revelation. There are also other crimes that he might be pursued for.

But I haven't heard the details of the border's dark side... At least, I've been assured by the Prime Minister that I won't be implicated in the Grand Duchess's case, so I can rest easy.

"I'm worried about the Grand Duchess's condition. Perhaps I should visit her soon."

"Yes, Primera is so kind."

"I didn't get to properly greet Dean Dain after all the commotion."

"...Primera, may I speak to you?"

Hmm, is this a chance!?

I've been thinking I should tell her, but I've been too chicken for a few days. Maybe this is a good timing?!

"What's the matter?"

"Yes, there's something personal I'd like to tell you."

"...What is it?"

"Actually, it's about... the knight, Aldar Saul."

"Dean Dain's brother?"

"Yes. He has shown me his affection, and we are now in a relationship."

"Oh!"

Being in a relationship with the fiancé's family member isn't unheard of and isn't a crime, but it's something you should know for your position.

It's not like I feel guilty or anything just because I'm called "mother"...

It's embarrassing, isn't it?

But, Primera mentioned before that she wanted to evaluate my lover, so if I didn't tell her, she might get angry.

A pouting Primera would probably be cute too!

"Oh! That's wonderful news!!"

"Y-Yes..."

"I was very happy to hear that Yuria would follow me even if I were to marry, but I was worried that you might miss your chance to marry. I didn't want to ruin your life..."

"That's not true! As I've said before, I'm happy to serve you, Primera. Please don't think that way."

"Hehe, thank you. But if anything bad happens, please come to me for advice! I'll always be on your side. Don't hesitate to complain about Dean Dain's brother!"

Primera smiled and seemed genuinely happy for me, which made me blush, but I was also happy.

But when she mentioned marriage, it's not like we've talked about