The Return of the Female Knight

CHAPTER 15

Tap knock.

That night, Elena knocks on her father's door at Mirabelle's request. His father would only be at home for only a few days before leaving for the capital again. This time it will likely be the same. Her heart was filled with yearning for her father whom she did not meet often, but this was the first time she had visited him personally since arriving back in the past because she found it difficult to talk to him. Even now, he felt like he could not express his feelings honestly. If only she could be a little more cute and charming like Mirabelle, or if she could live up to her father's expectations like her brother …

He clenched and released his hands nervously. Alphord's rude voice came from inside the room.

"Please come in."

With her permission, Elena carefully opened the door and stepped in. Alphord was sitting at a large table with a stack of papers on one side. He's not the only one who's busy. He probably has more paperwork than he does because he's always gone for a long time.

He glanced at Elena, who was standing there silently, then opened her mouth to speak first.

"What's that?"

He tried to recall what he had said to those familiar words, but was unable to find any greetings for his father. He had been caring for his family since he was young and had grown smart and intelligent, but Alphord acted rather bluntly towards his family. He often felt persecuted about the behavior of his father and brother, but somehow he ended up as the image of both.

"I'm sorry if you're busy. I came to ask you something. I want to take Mirabelle to the tea party hosted by Marchioness Holland. "

"Mirabelle? No matter how well she does today, she may have another seizure if you force her. Attempt to attend these social gatherings on your own. ”

As a family of prestigious knights, Blaises valued strength greatly. They tend to think a little about politics and society gossip, and to her Elena's life is just a child's play. Of course, Elena understood such a way of thinking that grew up in the family of a knight, but she did not agree to ignore this aspect of society. They should not take gossip lightly. That value was better understood by Elena, who had already lived once in a lifetime.

“Mirabelle finally has to live a social life as a countess. He said he wanted to go to the party himself. You know you can't stop him from going out forever. I'll bring her back safely, so you can give her attention to me. ”

“Mirabelle is not as healthy as you. You'll put him at risk. "

“I'm also worried about Mirabelle's health. But no matter how weak he is, you can't raise him like a bird in a cage. I think you should listen to Mirabelle once. We will be very careful to return. "

Elena did not care about her brother's health. She didn't do this just for Mirabelle's good because she fixed her shirt, but because that's what her sister really wanted.

Alphord looked at Elena silently as he pondered his words, then spoke to her with an incomprehensible expression on his face.

"Elena, you don't talk like yourself. Since when did you start challenging me? ”

Elena was embarrassed by her father's nagging. He could not remember how he was with his father in the past. Did he say things like this to her then?

"ME-I"

Elena tried to explain with trembling eyes, but Alphord snapped at her.

"good. If you want him to go too much, he can go. "

"Ah .. Thank you, Father."

"If something happens to Mirabelle, you'll be held responsible."

"…"

"… Yeah, Dad."

"I won't tell you this until I'm sure, but you have a proposal from House Morris."

Those words flashed like lightning that he heard. Since she was born into the nobility, it was expected that she would marry someone chosen by her parents, but she had never heard of this in her previous life. Elena asked him in a somewhat shaky voice.

"A marriage proposal for me?"

“Yes, that's why I'm worried. You are old enough to get married. In fact, you may be a bit late because of your mother's death. I'll break up your wedding before it's too late. ”

He wanted to ask why he had not said this in his previous life, but he seemed to already know the answer. One year from now, House Blaise will be destroyed. If so, chances are high that the matchmaking has failed. In addition, the conversation revealed that her father must have never heard her tell him in the past because he had not intended to tell her in the first place.

She did not know how the other noble daughters reacted after being told that their parents had decided who they would marry. But aren't there two main reactions? You wonder who your partner is, or you cry and scream that you don't want to get married.

Elena also wondered about Morris's surname. However, he did not feel the joy, anxiety and sadness like the other ordinary noble children. He decided to get married for his family. She hoped her father would talk to her more warmly, but she didn't mind if not.

"I understand. I know that you will make a good choice, but I still want to marry into a position that will be most beneficial to House Blaise. "

"…hugely?"

The hard face of Alphord that usually floated up in shock. She thought she was going to cry because she was separated from Mirabelle. He did not expect her to give a rational answer. But the surprise did not end there.

"If possible, I want him to come from a family of higher status than the marquis. If he's a knight wants him at least as good as my brother in sword fighting, and if he's a merchant I want him to be one of the richest men in the empire. If not, then I want him to be tall enough so that he can have a private conversation with His Majesty. "

"Is that what you want?"

She hoped her future husband would be handsome, considerate, and gentle.

"Yes. I don't care about looks, age or personality at all. Old man, fat man. I hope that one of the conditions I mentioned will be fulfilled. "

"…I saw."

Elena heaved a sigh of relief at her father's reply. The ideal man he wants is someone handsome and good personality. It would be difficult if his father arbitrarily chose anyone. At least he firmly gave his opinion, and it was better than revealing his entire story. He will meet Crown Prince Carlisle in a few days, but if the marriage fails then he will have to meet another man.

'… I don't care if you don't know. I'll protect the Blaises, Dad. '

He slowly turned around to leave the room until his father spoke again.

“Unlike you, Mirabelle is a sensitive child. No matter how far you go, return safely. "

He stopped, but then he stepped forward as if nothing had happened. Elena answered him gently, closing the door without looking back.

"Good night, Dad."