Oh no! After I Reincarnated, My Moms Became Son-cons! - Volume 12 - Chapter 1

Chapter 1

“Hmm, hmm,”

Gerald looked at Freya, who was in front of him humming . Freya had her hands clasped behind her back . When Freya was that happy, actually, when she had a rare moment where she was that happy, she’d clasp her hands behind her back . She walked across the marble floor dressed in her white and pink dress . She went upstairs with light steps . She had a cute rabbit hairclip in her short hair, which was most likely a present from His Majesty .

His Majesty and Freya went out alone this time to satisfy her “just the two of us” request, so they didn’t bring anybody along, including Gerald . Freya returned to the palace of the North after a few days, which was today . Troy City wasn’t far from the North, so it didn’t take too long . They probably didn’t have much to do besides returning to Troy City for a stroll, doing some shopping and then soaking in the hot springs on the mountain peak before returning .

Freya did want to go out and play, but she was also mindful of her what true duty was; therefore, she didn’t ask to remain out of the palace . She was satisfied with spending one day outside for some fun . Gerald really wanted to know if anything happened after their bath in the hot springs . Freya may be just a kid and also His Majesty’s younger sister, but she liked her own brother . The person she liked was her brother . He thought that something was bound to happen if they both had ideas .

He watched Freya go upstairs while humming a tune . He knew that something Freya considered good happened during their trip out judging from her bright smile . However, what Freya considered a good thing, actually made Gerald feel uncomfortable .  He clenched his fist . The reality was that whatever happened most likely had nothing to do with him . He, too, was aware of that .

Gerald knew that he was just a mere guard . Whatever happened between Miss Freya and her brother was not supposed to be his concern . He was merely responsible for her safety and for protecting her love . Under normal circumstances, he should be happy for her after what happened between them, because that was what she wanted . Nevertheless, he, instead, felt uncomfortable for some reason . He didn’t get injured, but his heart kept feeling a stinging sensation . It was as though what leaked from his heart wasn’t blood, but grief and sorrow .

“Umm, Miss Freya?”

“Hmm?” asked Freya . She turned her head around to look at the sluggish Gerald, who was behind her . She wore a bright and gentle smile, causing Gerald to shudder . “What’s wrong? Is something the matter? If you have something to say, say it . I’ve never seen you so hesitant before, Gerald . ”

“Mm… Miss Freya, I want to know what happened when you went out with His Majesty . ”

Freya looked at him and frowned . “Has that got anything to do with you? Gerald, weren’t you aware I went out to play with Onii-sama?”

“No… I was just curious . I really want to know what you did for fun…”

“We strolled through the streets, bought some stuff, look at my hairclip, and we ate some food . Mm… We then went to the flower field . The field of dye crops was indeed very pretty . Oh, yeah, we went to the palace first to tidy up internal things at the palace . Then, we finally went to soak in the hot springs together in the evening . It was truly very soothing . ”

“Uhm…”

Gerald looked at Freya’s obvious look of annoyance . Freya only answered his extremely rude question, as she was in a good mood . Under normal circumstances, if the master didn’t bring their guard along, the guard has no right to ask where their master went . It was their master’s privacy . If they didn’t want for others to know, then their guard shouldn’t ask . Gerald asked the question, though, and Freya answered, because she was in a good mood . She never would’ve answered him, otherwise . Worse, she might’ve even driven him out .

“I… Mm…”

“I don’t know what the point of you asking the question is . Of course, nothing would happen if I go out with Onii-sama . That’s also a day I will never forget . That is the happiest day of my life until now . Hehe… I will never forget that day . Of course, I believe that I will get to go out to play with Onii-sama again in the future . ”

Gerald blankly looked at Freya who smiled brightly at the mention of His Majesty . That was the smile he arduously travelled for four days and four nights for . He withstood the freezing weather in the icy lands and snowy mountains in order to hand a letter to His Majesty, who was on the frontlines . That blissful smile was all that Gerald wanted to see . Freya didn’t smile that way in the past, but one day, one mere day in the sea of flowers and a walk with His Majesty was enough to put such a bright smile on her face .

It turned out that doing things wasn’t what brought a smile to her face, but a particular individual who brought a smile to her face . His Majesty could probably put a smile on her face without having to do anything, except be by her side . He might not be able to cheer her up, regardless of his efforts .

‘It makes sense . Miss Freya was in a pinch for His Majesty’s sake when I first met her . She also asked me to take her to the Royal Palace before she had even recovered . Everything I did was for her, but everything she did was for His Majesty . I should’ve known that from the start . I should’ve known that form the start . Why, then, do I feel grief and sorrow?’

“Onii-sama and I will see the nearby anthropoid nobles as well as merchant representatives tomorrow in the guest room . Gerald, make yourself presentable . Don’t embarrass Onii-sama . Also, wake up early to check the guards nearby . ”

That was all Freya said before continuing up . Gerald stood in place and spaced out . He then raised his head to look at Freya who was about to vanish from his sight and loudly asked, “Miss Freya, You and His Majesty…”

I looked at Gerald standing on the stairs and asked with puzzlement, “What with me?”

Gerald spun around swiftly to look at me with a ghastly white face . He hesitated to speak . Tanya, who was behind me, then looked at him with suspicion and appeared to get ready to draw her weapon .

“Your Majesty… Umm… Umm… I… I…”

I didn’t bother with anything . Who knows what Gerald wanted to ask? It shouldn’t have anything to do with me, though . I walked past him and up the stairs . Without looking back at him, I said, “Didn’t I go out to play with Freya? Freya didn’t want to bring you along, so I don’t blame you . You don’t need to worry, Gerald . You’re still responsible for Freya’s safety . The North has just recovered . Freya is still at risk, so you must be more careful . ”

“Roger…”

I heard Gerald’s muffled response from behind .