The beast tamer exiled from the hero’s party and the cat eared girl from the strongest race meet

Chapter 270 Sarya's...

(TL:By Rafael,valhallatls.blogspot.com)

The day to leave the royal capital has come.

Various things have happened...

It feels like I've been staying for a very long time.

Though I've had enough of false accusations and being imprisoned, through this incident, I felt that my bond with everyone deepened once again. Perhaps I should be grateful for that alone.

"Well, sometimes you have to think that way to keep going," I said with a wry smile as I passed through the gate of the royal castle. Guided by a soldier, I entered a certain room.

Knocking on the door and entering...

"Welcome, Rain-san," Princess Sarya greeted me with a smile.

A maid prepared tea and snacks and then left the room.

It seems to be what Princess Sarya desired, but isn't she a bit too trusting? A princess being alone with a man... Well, not that I would do anything.

Well, if I think of it as a sign of trust, I don't feel bad. Rather, I genuinely feel happy.

"Please, have a seat."

"Yes. Excuse me."

I took a seat facing Princess Sarya and received the tea.

"Rain-san, you're leaving the royal capital today?"

"Yes, that's right."

"I wanted to properly bid farewell, so I invited you. I'm sorry."

"No, please don't worry about that. I wanted to express my gratitude to Princess Sarya, who has helped me a lot."

"I see. Hearing that makes me feel relieved. However, it's not just a farewell greeting; I have one request..."

"A request? What is it?"

"Will you marry me?"

"What!?"

Choking on the tea!? Or rather, saying such a thing in front of the princess...!?

Will I be charged with disrespect? While coughing, I thought about such trivial matters.

"Umm, Princess Sarya... Please stop making such jokes suddenly. It's quite surprising."

"Oh, I'm serious, you know?"

"Cough!?"

I choked again. Fortunately, or unfortunately, I hadn't taken a sip of the tea, so I didn't spit it out.

I looked at Princess Sarya. She had a gentle smile, but her eyes were serious. It wasn't a lie or a joke.

"Well... Why? Can I ask for the reason?"

"I wonder why. I don't really understand it myself. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to trouble you, but, well..."

With a thoughtful gesture and a pause, Princess Sarya slowly spoke.

"As a member of the royal family, I can't freely choose a partner. Although I have some freedom due to my low position in the line of succession, I can't choose just anyone. However, I think there would be no problem with you, Rain-san."

"...Could it be that you heard about me from the king?"

"I'm sorry. It caught my interest, that's all."

If that's the case, I understand. It's normal for a member of the royal family to think about it, considering my qualifications as a hero.

However...

Princess Sarya made a statement that surprised me.

"But even if Rain-san isn't the person my father seeks, I might have been seeking Rain-san."

"Eh? What do you mean?"

"Even if Rain-san isn't the one my father desires, I felt that I could be happy with you. I thought we could have a very enjoyable married life. Before being a princess, I'm just a woman... so, in a way, I've always had a longing for marriage, you know?"

It was said a bit mischievously. Perhaps it was a point of humor for Princess Sarya.

"In simple terms, is it love at first sight?"

"Eh... Well, that's..."

Is she serious?

I was about to ask that question, but I immediately closed my mouth.

Sarya-sama's expression remains unchanged.

She wears a gentle smile, yet her eyes are earnest.

And I know that she is not someone who makes jokes or lies like this.

So, Sarya-sama's feelings are genuine...

I have to come up with an answer to that.

"Well... When is that?"

"Of course, it's when I first met Rain-san... when you helped me."

"The carriage incident..."

"Please keep what happened after that a secret... but, actually, at that time, I was really frightened. I thought I was mentally prepared because I'm a princess, but when faced with a real life-threatening situation, my body shook uncontrollably... I cowered inside the carriage."

It's understandable.

Sarya-sama is a strong person.

And a wise one.

But despite being a princess, she's an ordinary girl in other aspects. She doesn't possess the power to fight, nor can she protect herself. She tends to rely completely on her guards. She may not be strong enough to remain calm when attacked by monsters.

"But... Rain-san rescued me. It might sound cliché, but at that moment, Rain-san looked like a prince on a white horse to me."

"That's, again..."

I think it's a bit of an overestimation.

But I won't say it aloud.

Sarya-sama's feelings and emotions are hers alone.

Can I deny them?

No, there's no way I can.

"Do you think it's childish?"

"No, not at all."

"Thank you. It makes me happy to hear you say that."

I'm in trouble.

I thought I was invited today just for a greeting...

I never expected such a colossal bombshell.

Come to think of it, this is the first time I've been confessed to.

I've been on adventures all this time and never had such an experience.

How should I respond?

And what about my own feelings?

Despite thinking about it, I can't seem to come up with an answer.

My mind is swirling...

It feels like I'm about to get a fever from overthinking.

"Hehe. Please don't take my words too seriously right now."

As if she saw through my feelings, Sarya-sama laughs softly.

"It's a bit selfish of me, but I wanted to express my feelings... I'm not asking for an immediate answer."

"But is it okay? Putting it on hold like this, it feels like it's not very manly..."

"It's fine. If I rush for an answer now, I have a feeling it won't end well."

Honestly, I don't know what to say.

Even though it's about myself, I don't really understand it.

Really, I'm not good with these kinds of things...

"So, I'll patiently wait for a chance. And when there's an opening, I'll snatch it away."

"Snatch it away...?"

"Yes, snatch it away. Hehe."

Finding that expression amusing, we both burst into laughter together.

TL Note- Wife+1

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