Am I Really Wanted by Anyone? - Chapter 33

“Lady Olga, will you be returning to the Saraphis ducal house as planned?”

“No, I’ve already informed my father that I’ll be heading directly to the Bergier marquisate.”

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“But what about your duties? The Bergier marquisate frequently suffers magical beast attacks.”

Remembering Lord Leo, I found it difficult to ask him to come.

What if Lord Olga called me a dragon girl like Lord Leo did?

I might never recover from that.

As if completely indifferent to my worries, a smile spilled from Lord Olga’s lips.

“No need to worry. I’ve already sent word ahead to Marquis Bergier and obtained permission.

Moreover, His Majesty has granted me the leave I haven’t been able to take until now, and my father also approves of my visit to the Bergier marquisate.

I want to know more about Lady Ginette. I want to know everything about your life – what brings you joy, what troubles your heart, even the smallest details.”

His straightforward words made me feel heat gathering in my face.

“…I’m happy. Lord Olga, we’ll be riding a large dragon from here – is that alright with you?”

“Of course. I’ve ridden smaller dragons many times before, so it’s no problem.”

Even so, my anxiety didn’t completely disappear, though my heart was thumping pleasantly.

When we returned to the capital residence, we changed into our usual comfortable clothes and met in the courtyard.

“Marilyn, sorry to keep you waiting. We’ll be returning to the territory now with Lord Olga.”

Grrroooowl.

Marilyn immediately pressed her face against me as if she’d been waiting.

“Lord Olga, this is my partner, Marilynette Green (Marilyn for short).”

“A beautiful dragon. My name is Olga Saraphis. Pleased to meet you, Marilynette Green.”

When I introduced them, Marilyn blinked once while looking at Lord Olga.

It seemed Marilyn had returned his greeting.

Marilyn lowered her stance, and we mounted her to head toward the Bergier marquisate.

“Lord Olga, are you sure you’ll be alright? There are many magical beasts in the Bergier marquisate.”

“I’m the vice-commander of the magical beast knights, you know. Even before becoming vice-commander, I participated in magical beast subjugation in the southern border count’s territory. I believe I understand both the threat of magical beasts and the strength of border counts.”

Happiness welled up within me at Lord Olga’s words.

The fact that he wanted to come here while understanding this land.

Feeling both happiness and slight embarrassment, we arrived at the territory.

“Lady Ginette, welcome back. Olga Saraphis, son of the Saraphis ducal house, welcome. The marquis is expecting you.

Port said this and guided us to the office.

“Lord Joseph, Lady Ginette has returned with Olga Saraphis, son of the Saraphis ducal house.”

When we entered the room, my father and mother were waiting for us.

“Father, Mother, I’ve returned.”

“Ginette, welcome home.”

“I’m Olga Saraphis. Thank you for granting me permission to stay in the Bergier marquisate.”

“Yes, I’ve heard about your achievements directly from the southern border count. I’ve also received communication from Duke Saraphis. As long as you get along well with Ginette, that’s all that matters.”

“Lord Olga. That feeling you expressed about wanting to be by Ginette’s side – does it still remain unchanged?”

“Lady Malphia, you remember that? Since then, I’ve worked hard to catch up to Lady Ginette. Even now, I still wish to become Lady Ginette’s husband.”

While Father seemed cautious, perhaps concerned about my previous fiancés, Mother said something incredible.

So, Lord Olga and Mother had spoken before.

From the way they spoke, it seemed quite some time ago – I wondered what they had discussed.

“Hehe, that makes me happy. To think you’ve been thinking of Ginette that much. Unlike the capital, there are no one here who would target or disparage you. Please rest your wings at your leisure.”

“Thank you.”

It seemed my parents were welcoming Lord Olga. We left the office and guided him to his room.

“Lord Olga, this will be your room. Your previously delivered luggage is here, and more will arrive later from the ducal house, so if you need anything, please don’t hesitate to ask.”

Port said this and withdrew from the room.

When we entered the room and sat together on the sofa to talk, the attendant assigned to Lord Olga during his stay prepared tea.

“Lord Olga, it seems you’ve spoken with Mother before.”

“Yes, that was when Lady Ginette was about four years old.”

“Four years old…? That’s quite some time ago.”

“Indeed. I was still weak and being bullied by everyone. Lady Ginette saved me then.

At that moment, I wanted to become strong like Lady Ginette. I wanted to be by your side. I couldn’t contain myself and went directly to plead with Lady Malphia. Thinking back now, I must have been quite a peculiar child.”

Lord Olga drank his tea while recalling those times with a soft laugh.

“I sort of remember, but not really…”

“You were still very young then.”

After saying this, Lord Olga looked at me with a serious expression.

“Lady Ginette, since that time, I’ve wanted to walk alongside you and worked hard to become a man worthy of you. When our engagement was decided, I felt like I was floating on air.

This isn’t just a contract between the Saraphis ducal house and the Bergier marquis house – I want to marry you as my partner.”

My heart raced at his unadorned words.

I’m happy.

Truly happy.

Am I really good enough?

Am I not being deceived?

Really?

What if he calls me a dragon girl?