Chapter 69:Quiet Talk Media and Tasel

Tasel confessed to Media and proposed toher.

This piece of news was circulating among all the armys soldiers.

That Media.That Media is getting married.

Media? Are we talking aboutthatMedia-sama?

Whos the fool..Hes part of the Dukes Army!?

Are you saying that someone in the Dukes Army is doing this knowingly?

The guys were uproarious and the fortress became rather noisy.

Hohoho, dont let anyone stand in their way. Lord Zest told me too, you know, that every fool who tries to get in the way will get killed.

Yes sir!

Zest and the Frontier CountAccording to their instructions, the stage for the confession was progressing steadily.

And so, in a room inside the fortress, nonchalantly prepared for the occasion, Media was enjoying some black tea.Shegot asked to come here by Zest.

I wonder why he asked for me..No way, is Lord Zest going to?

If you were to ask the man himself, he would let out some sharp words, muttered to himself, rather than directed to anyone in particular.

However,shedidnt dislike that about him.Shefelt some sort of good will towards Zest.

On the other side, as a former Japanese, Zest understoodher.

He treatedherlike he would treat any woman, he didnt look down onher. He was the first man who acknowledgedherfor whosheactually was.

Still, she actually knew that Zest wouldnt do such a thing.

Sheknew that he was madly in love with his wife Beatrice, so much so that whenever he had some spare time, he would spend it with his wife.

Haa, I would do anything for someone to fall in love with me like that

Sheput down the tea cupshehad inherhand for what seemed like a very long time.

Shesuddenly looked at the door and saw a man standing there, looking ather.

Tasel? Whats wrong? Why are you here?

Media-sama, I have something to tell you. Please, lets get married!

Ah! Not again.

Shemuttered to herself.

How many times has it been until now? I like you, I love you, I want to marry you. But, in the end, everyone is the same.

Themanstanding in front ofherwas Tasel, a former adventurer and the Commander of the Scouting Unit.

Still,hewas probably the same as the others.

Oh my! I appreciate the proposal. However, I am not thetypeof woman you think I am.Im sorry.

Sheinformedhimwithherusual speech and smile.

I am not a woman. Im sure that once everyone tells him about me, hell just give up.

Themans shoulders dropped, asheleft the room, heartbroken.

Thewomansilently stared athisretreating figure.

Hereyes looked so sad.

How much time has passed?

Duke Zest was yet to show up..Still, it wasnt something unusual.

Waiting silently was nobles job as well.

Baam.

The door was violently opened.

Did he finally come?

Sheput down the tea cup and was about to stand whenshefelt someone embrace her from behind.

Eh!?

She voiced her shock involuntarily.

Shewas extremely confused. Nonethelessheapproached and whispered toherear.

Media-sama, I am a former adventurer. Im not a noble and Im weaker than you.

Tasel? Why ishestill in this room?

Hehuggedhercloser, asshewas still fighting confusion.

I know about Media-samas circumstances.

Sheshook Tasel off and stared athimangrily.

Didhecome to look down on me for being like this despite being a man!?

Shewas burning with angerBut right in front ofher, Tasel started to take offhisclothes.

What are you

What are you doing?

Its whatshewas about to say, butshegrew silent.

No, more likelyshecouldnt say anything.

Its the first time.The first time Im meeting someone having the same problem as me..I am a woman..But.

Shelooked on, silently.

Shelooked at Tasels body.Shelooked at that body which had the characteristics of a woman.

I am a woman, but I dont mind having you as a man. I am in love with youDo you.Do you hate me as a woman?

No way!

It doesnt matter to me that youre a man. I love you!

..

Media-sama, I really like you.

Tasel approached slowly and hugged Media closely.

Please tell meDo you hate me as a woman?

Media cried for a long time, as Tasel embracedherand continued to ask that question over and over again.

It was the first timeIt was the first time someone knew abouthercircumstances, but still acted like this. Tasel still claimedhelovedher.

Hetoldherthathell accepthereven as a man. Andhewas embracingherclosely.

It was the first time.

The first timeshefelt thatshedidnt want to ever part fromhim.

Two people entered the fortress office, which was recently transformed into Duke Zests room.

How comes you two are getting along now?

Zest was wearing the same calm and gentle smile as ever.

They were holding their hands and they both wanted to convey to Zest the same thing.

We are getting married!

They said and lowered their heads. Thats when the words which exceeded their expectations got to their ears.

Congrats. Im happy for you. And dont worry, Ill take care of the fine details. Since Ill be the mediator, I wont let anyone complain about thisYou just concentrate on becoming happy together!

While watching Zest declare that to them then start laughing, they both decided.

That theyll forever follow Duke ZestThat theyll become his sword and shield.

Translation: Nana

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