-1155- Can you kiss me?

After that, La Folia seemed genuinely intent on letting loose and having fun. She walked hand in hand with Rozen through the entire commercial street, trying out various absurd things.

For example, using her royal diplomatic skills to haggle with the owner at the roadside stall, which ended up making him collapse on the spot and willingly offer free snacks.

Or secretly casting magic while taking purikura photos, freezing the people in line in front of them and making them run away.

And then, when they encountered a lucky draw event, this princess took great interest in playing with the draw machine for a while, causing sparks to suddenly burst out from the machine, almost causing it to explode.

With just a slight disguise, this princess behaved recklessly, making Rozen sweat profusely on the side.

It must be said that Rozen truly sympathized with those who served the royal family in Aldegyr on this day.

"With such a troublemaking yet incredibly clever princess, I'm afraid anyone would be led around by the nose and kept busy, right?"

Rozen could even imagine how hard it must be for those attendants who had to clean up after La Folia.

Rozen could only mourn for these people in silence and helplessly accompany La Folia in her playfulness.

There was no choice.

"Although it's tough, seeing that smile, anyone would feel like it's worth it, right?"

Along the way, Rozen witnessed La Folia's smile, so different from her usual, countless times.

It was a smile as innocent as a young girl's, immersed in small joys.

That smile, if published in a photobook, would probably become a highly sought-after item, wouldn't it?

Just seeing this smile would make others feel like whatever they did was worthwhile, even Rozen felt that way.

"The reincarnation of the goddess of beauty..."

Rozen once again realized how well-deserved this title was.

So, Rozen had to admit that even though he had seen many exceptionally beautiful girls, among them, La Folia was undoubtedly the top, not only possessing extraordinary beauty but also impeccable temperament, qualities, and charisma, albeit a bit mischievous.

Although Rozen really wanted to ask about what he wanted to know, in the end, he could only reluctantly go along with it.

"Just wait until this princess is done playing."

Rozen persuaded himself like this.

So, Rozen accompanied La Folia for a whole morning.

By the time they stopped, it was already noon.

At this time, even La Folia felt a bit tired, and it was also time for lunch. So, the two of them found a restaurant located in the park, sat at an outdoor table, and started ordering.

While waiting for their food, La Folia spoke with a smile.

"It truly is an annual grand celebration. Unlike the festivals in Aldegyr, there are many interesting things here. It's not in vain that I forcefully stayed on this island against the original plan."

La Folia mentioned something that couldn't be ignored.

"...So you stayed here because of your own reasons?"

Rozen half-squinted his eyes while drinking his complimentary beverage.

"Yeah." La Folia didn't seem to intend to hide it, nodding her head. "After all, Kanon staying on this island, no matter what, should have someone here to protect her, to prevent petty people like the magus's craft from eyeing the Aldegyr royal bloodline and harboring ill intentions towards Kanon."

As a illegitimate daughter, Kanon didn't have the right to inherit the throne of Aldegyr, but she was still a member of the royal family, a legitimate princess, and even La Folia's aunt.

In this way, considering her identity and the special value of being a princess of Aldegyr's royal family, it's only natural to take precautions.

"I see." Rozen responded indifferently, "So, the reason Aldegyr's Holy Knights chose to station troops on Itogami Island is to protect Kanon?"

"Yes." La Folia replied somewhat regretfully, "Originally, I volunteered to stay, but not only did my father oppose it, even my mother did too. I was helpless."

"No, it's normal to oppose it okay?" Rozen couldn't help but sarcastically remark, "Is there such a thing as sending a legitimate princess to protect an illegitimate daughter?"

Not to mention, La Folia was also the first in line to inherit the throne of Aldegyr, already making a name for herself internationally and achieving considerable accomplishments within Aldegyr, making her a person of real power within the country.

She had to deal with much more official business than some idle vampire noble with a penchant for battle. It's not just a matter of staying if she wants to.

So, it's more reasonable to hope that La Folia will return to the country as soon as possible.

Rather than that, is it really okay for La Folia to stay so stubbornly in this situation?

"It's okay." La Folia looked at Rozen, as if seeing through his thoughts, and smiled, "Having the opportunity to have a good date like this is priceless, no matter the cost."

These words made Rozen silent.

Actually, this was one of the reasons why Rozen was willing to accompany La Folia.

When he saw La Folia's genuine smile, Rozen understood.

"For me, such a thing is like a dream."

La Folia's tone became very calm.

"Because, as a royal child, I'm not allowed to freely fall in love."

La Folia spoke as if to herself.

"Even I am not exempt."

Rozen still remembered when he first met La Folia, she said something.

"I really hope that the elders who arrange blind dates for me can open their eyes wide. If they want to introduce someone to me, they should at least find someone of this caliber to make me a little interested."

Such a sentence could indicate La Folia's current situation.

After all, she was now of marriageable age, wasn't she?

"There are quite a few people in the Aldegyr Senate who are planning to marry me off to nobles at home and abroad. If it weren't for my father's objection and if I still had some political usefulness, I would definitely be forced into a political marriage."

La Folia affirmed this.

"Your father objected?" Rozen was somewhat surprised.

"Yes." La Folia said somewhat frustratedly, "It was like, 'If any scoundrel dares to make a move on my daughter, I will lead the knights and the entire army to erase them. Have this determination before trying to touch my daughter'—— is what he said."

... What's with this idiot father?

Rozen almost didn't say this out loud.

But...

"Even if my father opposes it, as long as things continue like this, sooner or later, I will face the outcome of marrying someone I don't like. So, today's date might be the first and last chance for me."

La Folia said so.

Rozen fell silent.

At this moment...

"Hey."

La Folia suddenly looked at Rozen, and without any surprise or hesitation, she said:

"Can you kiss me?"