Hai! Im sure that in the sequel, well learn more about the generals past! Im looking forward to seeing him play an active role in the future.

Rishe smiled and chose her words carefully.

I never imagined that the General would die protecting Jean in the next volume either.

Rishe knew the future.

This meant that she knew the unpainted future developments of the stories that existed in this world.

While chatting with Harriet, she must tread carefully for her not to realize it.

Once you know whats going to unfold, you cant go back to the time when you knew nothing!! I didnt want to talk about ongoing books with someone who loves to read, but

This was also the only topic that Harriet seemed to be open to.

As expected, Harriet seemed to be much more relaxed than before, and talked to Rishe.

Then, she whispered very quietly.

Uh, Im so glad. In Fabrania, Ive been told to look through more practical books, not fictional stories

How long have you been in Fabrania for bride training, Harriet-sama?

Well, a year and a half.

Wow, so long? So has it been a year and a half since youve seen your brother?

T-Thats right! Im sure my brother has read the Cradiette Adventures, and Im looking forward to talking to him about it

After saying that much, Harriet took a big deep breath.

Ah, that, Rishe-sama.

Yes, what is it?

Thank you for letting me meet my family.

She said so in that same inaudible voice.

The maidens waiting some distance away probably couldnt hear her. In a voice that was probably strained by design, Harriet continued.

Cough, I dont mean that in a weird way! But I if it wasnt for your wedding, I wouldnt have been able to see my brother until my own wedding ceremony. Thats next year, and its a long way.

Dont you go back to your country during your bride training? Its not like Fabrania and Sigwell were very far apart.

T-Thats because Im married, even if Im just engagedUnless there is a celebration or mourning, it is a shame to return home.

When Rishe blinked, Harriet said, somewhat wistfully.

I dont want to be a nuisance, at least not to you. Ive been training to be a bride for a year and a half now, and Im still a complete mess.

That isnt true, Harriet-sama.

No, I am. Because the only use for a useless princess is in a political marriage!

Her small hands covered her face over her bangs.

Ive been kept alive and nurtured by the peoples taxes. If Im not useful to my country, not only is there no meaning to life, there is no meaning to being born

Harriet-sama

Looking closer, Harriet was trembling.

Ive got to do it rightIve got to-do it right

It was not something she intended for Rishe to hear, let alone the maidservants.

You think your role can only be fulfilled through a political marriage.

This mentality was quite familiar.

Shes just like the old me.

If that were the case, there was no way Rishe would tell her here and now.

The potential that lies within you would always be an unreachable longing unless you find it yourself.

For Harriet now, it was as distant and unrealistic as a story written by someone else.

So instead, she told her something that could comfort her.

Harriet-sama, the carriage just passed through the gate.

!

Harriet gently looked down at her from the window.

A few moments later, the carriage stopped and a man got out from inside.

His golden hair, the same color as Harriets, was cropped short.

He was tall, with a supple, slender body. He was dressed in simple but elegant clothes, and wore a cloak as formal attire.

The person looked up and smiled as if he was relieved to see Harriet.

Brother Curtis

Rishe looked at the eyes of the man that Harriet called.

Thanks to the glimmering moonlight, she could see him clearly even at a distance.

I see. So thats how it is.

The mans eyes were red