LIGHTNOVELONLINE Kaiser… just Kaiser
On a farm on the outskirts of the city of Mitras.
Even though it was night now, so the atmosphere at this farm felt very calming, and because the farm was located on the outskirts of the city, it made this place suitable to be a place to rest and forget about the cruelty of this world for a while.
On this farm, several men are already seen wearing the same uniform, which has the symbol of a one-horned horse sewn on the upper sleeves, chest, and back of the uniform. These men are also seen carrying torches as well as rifles on their backs.
It appeared as though the uniformed men were helping someone into a horse-drawn carriage while it was late at night.
Considering that the person they were escorting was a middle-aged man and a little girl with blonde hair who appeared to be no older than six years old, many people would undoubtedly misunderstand this situation.
However, based on the middle-aged man's unruffled demeanor and the expression of the blonde little girl who appeared thrilled with a broad grin on her face, it appeared as though neither of them was in any immediate danger.
- Historia Pov -
"I can't wait to finally meet Kaiser," I sobbed quietly to myself as I walked briskly with a frustrated expression on my face.
"Are you thinking about that boy, Historia?"
My father asked me suddenly while casting a brief glance in my direction. However, based on his expression, which remained unruffled and untouched by the slightest change, he does not appear to be upset, does he?
"Hmm... yup, whenever dad is giving a presentation, he always makes sure to invite me to play," I replied.
I could see that my father was a little taken aback after seeing me couldn't stop smiling while talking about Kaiser, and I said it with enthusiasm.
"Can you remind me what his name is?"
I happily responded to my father's question, which upon reflection, appears to be more perplexing.
"Kaiser... just Kaiser."
"Ohh... good." Following that, my father gave a simple nod, and shortly after that, we both rode off together, accompanied by people in uniform who were raiding horses to surround the horse carriage that my father and I were riding in.
"I really hope that this meeting can go on for a bit longer," I said in my heart.
I let out a sigh, and then I thought about my mother's condition, which has been deteriorating recently, not in terms of her health, but in terms of other things that I don't know about and don't understand.
Even though she appears unfazed and continues to eat and behave normally, my mother appears to be in a pessimistic mood as of late.
Since I was a child, my mother has always been seen secretly going out at night with my father, wearing clothes that look beautiful, and my mother always shows a happy expression when she goes out with my father every night.
Because my father only visited the farm on very rare occasions, whenever he came, my mother would instantly beam with joy and smile.
'Yes, smile.'
The only time I saw my mother smile was when my father came to visit her.
I know that a smile comes about when you are happy and when your heart is beating quickly.
But my mother never smiles in front of me, and I can tell that she is angry with me, even though I have no idea what I have done to provoke her wrath in the first place.
However, as of late, my father has been asking my mother to go out less frequently than usual. Perhaps this is why my mother seems more irritable than she normally does.
"It's time, Historia."
My father is currently attempting to rouse me from my daydream when the horse-drawn carriage stops in front of the mansion that serves as the meeting place.
"sorry."
I then exited the carriage with a blush on my face, and as is customary, people were waiting for my father with phony smiles on their faces.
'
After that, my father and I began to walk inside the mansion, and we entered through a door that led to a hall that was familiar to both of us.
I tried to look around with an excited expression in the hopes of finding someone, but after a long time of searching, I finally couldn't help but be disappointed.
Although the lighting in this corridor isn't much brighter than it was back then, I'm confident that I'll spot him right away thanks to his striking white hair.
Soon after that, as is customary for him, my father began his address by walking to the middle of the room and speaking to the crowd.
Because this is the first time I've ever been physically close to a boy the same age as me, I can't help but feel like a hole has been left in my heart.
'It seems as though I'll be spending my time at this boring event all by myself once more,' I said to myself, and I was also forced to stand alone while being looked at by these people in a strange manner, which made me feel uncomfortable.
I started lowering my head slowly while clenching my hands into fists and wishing in my heart that the time would go by more quickly.
"Why are you crying, Historia?"
I was startled when I heard a boy's voice in front of me, and he appeared to know me because he had just said my name. Suddenly, for some reason, my heart started beating very quickly.
After that, I carefully raised my head, and almost immediately, a smile appeared on my face.
"Kaiser."