Book 9: Chapter 2


    Your Highness, this is your clothes


    Oh right how do I button this up? Lucia, hurry and help me adjust my cape. My boots, too!


    Your Highness, I still need to prepare your breakfast Your clothes havent been sent over yet Aaahh how in the world do I do this up?


    Lucia was flustered as she tried to help me with my cape and tying up my boots. I must say, Lucia whos always been the one looked after, has no idea how to take care of someone else. She volunteered to take care of me, yet she couldnt wake up when she slept holding me. After I woke her up, she spent a long time searching for her soul. She took ages just to find my clothes for today.


    All right, all right. Your Highness, lets go Ah!!


    After struggling to finish helping me with my cape and boots, Lucia let out sigh of relief. She pulled the door open to leave, but then crashed into Nier who was holding a tray, causing the breakfast Nier brought to go flying, thereby covering us in fruit juice. Worst of all, jam got in Niers hair and ran down to her cheeks.


    Why didnt you knock?!


    Do you not have eyes?!!


    The two of them exchanged angry res while I let out a heavy sigh. I tossed my cape that took so much effort to do up aside, and then said, Its all right. Just make it again. Nier, Lucia, go and clean yourselves up, wash up and whatnot. Call two maids over to clean up here and bring a new set of clothes while theyre at it.


    The two of them exchanged guilty nces. Nier then bit down on her lip and softly apologised, Sorry Dear I I really dont know very well what I am supposed to do daily I did say I wanted to take care of you, but I have no clue what I should do


    Lucia lowered her head with embarrassment. She looked at her toes and said, Me, too why are there so many requirements for doing up a cape?


    Its all right. Im not ming you.


    I shook my head then sat down to one side. I looked at the messy room. I sniffled and then softly added, Luna had to do so much work every day It would be so nice if Luna was still here


    The two of them looked at me with a hint of concern. Niers lips twitched. She then took in a deep breath before anxiously saying, Its all right. Its all right. Dear, I will do my best to get used to my duties as soon as possible. I lived with Luna before. I know that I will get used to it soon.


    Shes right. I will do my best, too. Ill figure it out soon. Your Highness, you can let me try it. Ill definitely seed!


    I looked at my two excited wives and smiled. The two of them were both worried that I would be down over Luna. I knew what they meant.


    <em>I cant continue drowning in the pain of losing Luna for their sake, if nothing else. I have already taken Luna home. I just miss her tremendously, thats all. </em>


    I think its a bit of an issue to have two pregnant women look after me.


    I looked at their bellies then grabbed hold of their hands. Theyve both been pregnant for two months now, so their bellies have started to show signs of their pregnancy. While holding their hands, I softly told them, You two must protect yourselves properly. Ive only got you two left. I cant lose you. Ill do anything for you, but you must promise me to look after yourselves properly, as well.


    The two of them nodded and gave me a kiss on my cheeks. The two of them stood up and went to wash breakfast off themselves. I also needed to wash up. I stood up and looked at everything on the ground. I sighed heavily again.


    <em>How nice would it be if Luna was still around?</em>


    The three of us had breakfast after we washed up. However, because we had breakfast rtivelyte, Freya had been waiting for a long time already by the time I arrived at the office. As soon as I entered, Freya looked at me grumpily with a frown. I looked at her and smiled, Whats wrong, Freya? Who angered you?


    Onii-sama, I know that you are in a bad mood, because of Miss Lunas passing. If you do not wish to hear it, I shall notin.


    Its fine. Say what you should. I want to know how I angered you, as well.


    Of course, it is because of that Gerald! Why did hee to me and tell me that he is my personal bodyguard from now?! Onii-sama, howe I waspletely oblivious of this?


    Freya frowned. With a somewhat disgusted expression she went on, I am used to being alone. You suddenly assigned a personal bodyguard to me without asking for my opinion first. I am very unhappy, because of that.


    Dont you like Gerald? If you dont like him, I can swap him for someone else. Do you like Shusia? Youre both girls after all.


    That is not what this is about, onii-sama. I do not hate Gerald. What I hate are personal bodyguards! They will only be dead weight to me. They cannot help me in any capacity!


    You cant say that, Freya! I firmly interjected. I looked at her with a stern look, Freya, did you forget what happenedst time? If you have a bodyguard, that wont happen. Youre my sister. I was careless before. A s a result, I forgot to assign a bodyguard to you. I wont make the same mistake again. I cant protect you at all times. You need someone to protect you. I have nobody else beside me other than you girls, so naturally, I have to protect all of you. Frankly, an extra bodyguard wont affect your life. He will usually live in your inner room. And since he didnt do anything to you while you were unconscious, he shouldnt do anything in future either. He can protect you, too. Of course, theres one more thing, as well. If he shows signs of betrayal, let me now. Ill ensure he doesnt take the next step!


    But


    You heard me, Freya.


    I raised my voice; Freya, consequently, obediently stopped. She looked at me as though she was wronged. I looked at her with her head down and gently stroked her head. I softly exined, I hope that you wont be a second Luna or run into danger as you didst time. If something did happen to youst time, as well, what would the point of me living be? So, its not just for your sake, but for my sake, too. You have to put up with him.


    Freya looked up at me. She bit down on her lips, and then under her breath replied, All right. I shall ept this bodyguard. Onii-sama, your expression just now was a little scary


    Was it? Sorry for scaring you.


    I stroked her small head then smiled and went on, Ive taken a look and see that theres nothing important to attend to. Im going to go out for a bit. I want to apany Lucia for a stroll. Nier has to go for a check-up today. Freya, keep Nierpany.


    All right. Freya nodded. She then looked at me with a tinge of hesitation, and then said, Onii-sama, do you, honestly, not intend to have another personal servant? Your rooms


    No need. I only have one personal servant, and I wont have another one. I resolutely refused Freya. I then added, I can do what Luna did by myself, so I dont need a personal servant.


    Freya looked at me with signs that she was in a dilemma then, Is that so? In that case, have it your way.