The Princess Who Was Married Off To The Prince of Slaughter In Place of Her Sister. While She Was Growing Fairies and Potatoes in The Garden of The Detached Palace, His Highness's Infatuation Began - Episode 17

“A skilled knight is…”

“It’s me. There isn’t a knight in this country who can match my skills.”

On the morning of the herb gathering, it was Lord Leonis who came to pick me up at the villa.

Then, before I knew it, I was taken to the stable… and now I am riding a horse with Lord Leonis.

“It’s been twenty years since I last went to the forest. I’m so excited~~!”

To be precise, since Fer is also here, it’s a three-person ride.

It seems that the front of the horse sways less, so I am sitting at the front of the horse, and Leonis-sama is sitting behind me.

“You don’t have to come yourself, Lord Leonis.”

“The path to the forest is narrow. You can’t go there by carriage. Since you can’t ride a horse alone, you have to ride with someone else. I can’t stand the thought of my wife riding a horse with anyone other than me.”

Lord Leonis sometimes shows a jealous expression.

“Don’t worry, there isn’t anyone who would be interested in me.”

“You don’t realize your own charm. The other day, during the food distribution in the castle town, you were almost abducted by a suspicious man, weren’t you?”

“That was more like being picked up than being abducted…”

A few days ago, when I was distributing food in the town with Lord Leonis.

Since we ran out of seasoning, when Claire and I went shopping together, we were approached by some unknown men.

Immediately, Lord Leonis and the knights arrived, and the situation was resolved without incident.

“Besides, it was probably Claire who they called out to.”

Since Claire is a beautiful person, she easily catches the attention of men.

There is no one who would take an interest in someone as dull as me.

“No, in their eyes, only you were visible.”

How much is this person overestimating me?

I remember that day well. Lord Leonis gave me a cute salmon pink dress, and I was so excited to wear a dress with color…

“If that’s the case, then maybe the clothes I was wearing just stood out.”

“I regret making you wear such a lovely outfit outside. You, who are already so charming, looked like a fairy distributing food to the people in that pink dress.”

Fairies…

In front of a real fairy (Fel), you really come up with such comparisons, don’t you?

“That’s why I made you wear plain clothes today.”

“Haa… I see.”

Today’s outfit is light blue and made from sturdy fabric, like what adventurers wear.

As far as I’m concerned, this outfit is cute enough.

If I say anything unnecessary, they’ll only let me wear black or brown outside, so I’ll keep quiet.

“Does Lord Leonis not wear anything other than black?”

Today, just like a few days ago during the food distribution, he is wearing a pitch-black military uniform.

During the food distribution, no one was lined up in front of the pot where he was serving, and it was a bit pitiful.

“Black is the least noticeable when it comes to bl00d stains. We never know when the monsters will attack the village and when we will have to head there.”

I see, so that’s why Lord Leonis always wears black clothes.

“Then at least, how about showing a smile?”

“Smile?”

“Lord Leonis has a well-defined face. It’s scary because he glares with that face. So, if he were to smile instead, I think he would become popular, especially among women. He looks so cute when he smiles.”

At that moment, the horse came to a complete stop.

“Cute… you say?”

Oh no, did I say something unnecessary and make them angry?

“Did you think of me that way?”

“Excuse me. I said something disrespectful.”

“Well… I’m happy. It’s the first time a woman has called me cute.”

When I turned around, Leonis-sama’s face was flushed bright red.

The shy face of a handsome man is incredibly powerful.

I feel embarrassed just being here.

“But remember this: you are a hundred times, a thousand times cuter.”

“Wh-…!”

Lord Leonis, how could you say such a thing with a straight face!

It’s bad for the heart.

“Are you both still planning to stay here? If you don’t hurry, it will get dark.”

I came to my senses at Fel’s voice.

“Sorry. I should hurry.”

Lord Leonis kicked the horse’s belly, and the horse resumed its march.

My heart is still pounding.

Until just now, even riding with Lord Leonis was no problem…

Right now, I’m really nervous.