Chương 341: Chapter 324. A Princess Hopes, A Queen Does

John Ericsson's Point Of View" And you just... Forgot to come and tell me all of this?"" Well, there was a lot going on, you know? Besides, if not for me, you wouldn't even have heard of it for weeks, right?"" While that might be true, that doesn't make it right. Just to be perfectly clear, when an Evil God attacks My Country, I'd like to know about it as soon as possible. Let alone the fact that he nearly sacrificed Little Alice, he nearly killed My Daughter, and he even nearly killed you.

I'm glad you're safe, but just think how it'd feel if you were in my shoes right now." Warrick was currently rubbing his head like a headache was beginning to hurt for him. After coming back to the townhouse, I remembered I hadn't delivered the paperwork from Zana to Warrick yet. I decided that it was best to stop by and deliver the papers.

I thought it would just be a quick drop-off, when I explained my thinking to Sarah and Anna, they just looked at me then at themselves and shrugged their shoulders and sent me on my way... Now I understand why." Ah... It's too much... All of the idiots arguing, feeling threatened about making him a Marquess and now he beats a God with some help...." Warrick's headache was growing, and I could swear I heard something important in his muttering under his breath.

Before I could ask him to repeat what he said, one of the other people in the room asked me a question." So, you befriended and saved Alle from being kidnapped from an Evil God, did you?"" Yeah. She and I have been getting along for the most part... She does keep insisting I call her by her name without her Title though, I've been wondering if I can get in trouble for doing that since I'm only a Marquess? Can I, Aqua?"" Haahhhggg...

No, as long as you have witnesses like Sarah and Anna to Alle being the one to ask to call you by name, it'll be fine..." Aqua said that with a voice that sounded tired. She then looked at the person sitting to my right." Did you hear that, Cyn?" I looked away from Aqua to look at Cynthia, who, due to timing, I haven't seen since she left for the Royal Academy a few days before Sarah, Anna and I left for Paradise.

Sure, we've technically spoke through letters, but I at least prefer speaking to people in person since I can't use a phone or text anyone." Yes, Mother... I heard..."" Ah... Cynthia? Are you okay?" For some reason, Cynthia's pink eyes seemed to grow darker and the light from the Magical Devices didn't seem to reflect off of them. I was concerned of course, so I asked if she was okay." Oh, I'm perfectly fine..."" R-Right..."

Cynthia smiled at me, but it didn't seem like an actual smile, maybe she's tired from all of the work she's been doing at the Academy? Maybe I should ask about now since...." Another one!?"" Yup, Alle. Good luck talking to Alan, Dear."" Well, he shouldn't be too difficult... But what is this?"" Well, I'd say she just has good eyes, like Our Daughters, right?"" Even still... The Dark Elves too..." Warrick and Aqua seemed to be sharing the headache now? I turned to Cynthia to start up a conversation, but..." Yes?""

H-Have you been staring at me this entire time?"" How self-confident of you to think that."" Why are you angry, Cynthia?"" You really have no idea?" Great, now I have to solve a riddle. Thinking fast, I thought of the only thing it could possibly be." Right! I didn't think about your feelings, right, Cynthia?"" Hm!?" Ah that reaction! I've hit the mark! I should've seen this coming a mile away." I'm sorry I was so blind about it. Not just you, but Asha and Sharon as well. I've been so rude and dense not to see it."

You might be reading a stolen copy. Visit Royal Road for the authentic version." J-John?" I turned my body fully to her and looked as serious as I could at her." What flavor of ice cream would you like to see me make?"

"..."" Good eyes, right?"" Now, now. He's still young and so are they. Add into the fact that they need to mind their Ps and Qs until the right moment comes." Warrick and Aqua were whispering to each other, but I decided to ignore them so I could hear what my Sister-In-Law wanted to say." Haahh... How do Big Sis and Anna deal with you?"" Huh?" Cynthia took a deep breath and mumbled something under her breath." Nothing, I'm quite happy with the current flavors.

Tell me, John, was there anyone else you saved during this event that happened?"" Ah, yeah. Together we saved Ellie and Wendy who are technically our Maids for this trip, but they're still training and figuring out what they want to do... Though Ellie insists on becoming a Guard for me when she grows up. Alice of course. As well as Tana Sark, the youngest child of the Sark Count family and Gasha Gorse, the daughter of the Gorse Count Family."" Right. What were their ages again?"" The Count daughters?

I think Gasha is slightly older than Ellie and Wendy and Tana is... I think 5 years old?"" I see." Cynthia nodded her head. I was glad to see that some of the light returned to her eyes. Then she stared at me again. I remembered what I was going to ask her originally." So, Cynthia, how has school been?" She looked at me, surprised at my question. I found that a bit strange since she never really talks about her school life...

Well, she did in the first few letters she sent, but now her letters are mostly spent reacting to my letters and sending a list of questions for me that she finds pertinent at the time." Oh... Well, it's nothing too major..."" Cyn recently became the Student Council President. Which means that she's aced not only the academic tests, but also the practical tests for combat and survival. Not just that, but from the reports I've been getting from Tommy, she's also a little heartbreaker.

She's turned down around 80 confessions from male students. And every time she's turned someone down, she uses the same reason for all of them. She alrea-"" MOM!" Cynthia shouted at Aqua to stop her from continuing. Aqua had a giant teasing smile on her face that looked too familiar to me. Sarah makes the same face when she teases me. I guess it's hereditary? Cynthia looked red as a tomato from Aqua answering my question. It seems she doesn't want to explain what that last part was?

I guess I'll just play along for Cynthia's sake." Well... Regardless of that last part. Becoming a Student Council President is a big deal. Sarah didn't even become one, right? Congratulations, Cynthia."" Yes, she only became the Vice-President because Asha asked her to. Asha became the President to make the school a better place for Sharon to enjoy and Big Sis joined up to help them. Sharon even became a Treasurer before they graduated."" Yeah, that really is amazing. You've must've worked so hard to do it!"

Cynthia answered my question with an almost whispery voice." Oh, you hear that, Cyn? He's happy for you! Isn't that great?"" Mom..."" You know, John. She really has been working hard, like you said. But when we asked what she'd like for a reward, she said there was nothing she wanted no matter how many times we asked. Why don't you try and see if there's anything she'd want from you? I mean, what you're doing is exciting, with all of that new food and everything, right?"

Aqua seemed to be thinking about something as she spoke... It's almost like she's planning something? Maybe I'm overthinking it? May as well give it a shot, since Cynthia seemed to be in a bad mood since I talked about the God Of The Blackwoods showing up. I looked back to Cynthia and asked the mysterious question." Well, Cynthia, is there anything that you'd wan-"" YES!" I moved back from the loud voice that shocked everyone in the room. Cynthia had a wide, warm smile form across her face.

I looked to Warrick and Aqua, Warrick looked like his headache was still ongoing, even as he was looking over at us. Aqua on the other hand, looked like she just succeeded in some kind of big plan... I guess she really wanted her daughter to celebrate her accomplishments? I looked back at Cynthia whose smile only seemed to deepen and I asked the obvious question." Well, what do you want? If it's in my power, I'll do it." As soon as the words left my mouth, Cynthia immediately had an answer for me." Mar-"" Cyn!"

Aqua interrupted Cynthia's answer, I was confused, she wanted me to see if she wanted a reward after all? Aqua walked over to the frozen Cynthia and began to whisper in her ear." Wait.... Moment.... Jumping the line.... Planned.... Time...." I heard a few words, but I couldn't really make it out. No doubt my confusion showed on my face. Cynthia, who looked like she was holding back, stood up and I noticed she was finally taller than me, the last time I saw her, the top of her head came up to my eye level.

I felt a little sad about that as now pretty much the only Demon that I was somewhat close to that was shorter than me was Ellie currently." John!"

"!" Cynthia's voice knocked me out of my despair at being short, even though I was 6 ft 1 now." What is it, Cynthia? Did you figure out what you wanted?"" No... Actually, I'd like to know if you'd give me some time... To think about what I want, is that okay?" She's using puppy dog eyes on me. I'd be lying if I said it didn't work, something about those pink eyes looking at me through her long dark-grey hair just made me want to accept whatever she wanted... I can't let her know that though... Or my Wives."

Sure, just let me know when you figure it out! I'll get you anything you want as long as it's in my power!"" Great!"" Perfect!"" Huh?" Cynthia nodded her head and was happy at my answer, but then I heard Aqua say something too? I looked to her and all she did was wink at me and give me a thumbs up.... What is going on with the Queen of this Country?" I hate to interrupt the rewarding, but, John, we still need to talk a bit longer about what you'll be doing now. Aqua... You got what you wanted..." /Ding!

/ Warrick flipped a large bronze Coin to Aqua and it landed in her hand with perfect accuracy." Ah, that's what I Love about You, Dear. So quick to admit when I've won a bet!"" Really? That's why you Love me?"" One of the reasons!"" Mom! Dad! Please don't start flirting now!"" You're right, Cynthia. I should save it for tonig.... I mean we should move on to John's plans." Warrick gestured for everyone to sit back in their chairs and we began to speak about the road development.

And I was given a Royal Command to come back in 3 weeks to discuss the final plans for the Summit that was inching closer day by day. As we spoke... For some reason, it felt like Cynthia was inching closer to me.... I must be too self-conscious. I mean, I'm her Brother-In-Law!