The saint opened the door secretly and showed her face, and her condition was chaos.
Red, swollen eyes, very swollen eyes, nose, and mouth...
A deplorable condition.
Alisto did not believe that the saint cried only because of confinement.
On the first encounter, she actually said “lock me up,” and when he confirmed before the lockup, she said she was fine.
So why did she cry?
Because of her inability to follow Cedric despite his proximity?
Did you feel sorry?
Or injustice?
He looked at her for a long time, then slowly opened his mouth.
“It was said that you did not eat anything...”
“Sorry”
At this moment, Alisto felt something strange.
Why does his heart in his chest seem to fall down?
He felt a strange urge to caress her cheek, but he suddenly stopped.
He wondered if his action was appropriate.
In the end, he withdrew his hand without touching her cheek once.
By the way, it's not time to escape yet.
Why?
She hates staying here to the point of crying, but why don't you go back in time?
Think about the reasons, and some possibilities arise.
Saint doesn't know her ability, or doesn't know how to use the time reversal ability.
Or you don't have a way to use the ability now.
Must be verified.
An apology will not cancel the imprisonment.
The red rabbit's eyes that were looking at him became frustrated.
It was frustrating before, but more so now.
“…yes”
Despite her frustrated expression, the Saint answered obediently.
Funnily enough, Alisto felt his heart soften a little at the sight of her.
No, should it be said that he couldn't bear to see her any longer out of pity?
Or does he want to give her anything out of mercy?
“Sure...”
The saint has a strange allure apart from her beauty.
If he were a man without a specific ideal type like me, he would fall in love with her and give her everything she asked for.
Anyway, it looked like she wasn't going anywhere anytime soon, so he felt some relief.
It is not known if she is not thinking of escaping by turning back time, or if she does not have the means.
When his heart calmed down, he finally saw the Saint's bedroom.
Tight.
The room is not cramped for living, but for confinement for many days, cramped.
He looked into the rabbit's disappointed eyes and gave great generosity.
“...Instead, I will expand the scope of the activity to the entire palace.
When you exit the Blossom Palace, clearly state the destination.”
Atha's eyes widened.
“The entire palace?”
In the palace, multiple palaces, forests, lakes, beautiful gardens, fountains.
In short, places for a picnic with lunch abound.
This is exactly the comfortable confinement Atha wanted.
She answered quickly before Alisto could change his mind.
"good!"
Then she added a question.
“But why are you suddenly… so generous?”
He raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said as if it was normal.
“I said I would lock up Atha, but I didn't put guards.
And you didn't come out of Almond's room yourself.
Thanks to that, some trust was built up.
This was frustrating, you're tired.”
His words mean, if the trust deepens, he will be allowed to go outside the palace?
Of course, no need to go out now.
Just being short is enough to live a very fulfilling life.
Now the Imperial Confinement will be perfect!
On the other hand, seeing the saint whose cheeks were puffy and red, but kissing happily as if she had not cried, made Alisto feel… delicate feelings.
The saint voluntarily said, “Lock me up,” but then tried to escape.
As a maid.
We must demonstrate leniency and increase surveillance.
Must be monitored.
She really had no intention of escaping.
Or is she planning a hit from behind again?
Alisto suddenly imagined the saint running away and hitting him from behind.
Just a short fantasy made him unhappy.
Maybe so?
Atha asked helplessly.
“By the way, if Atha leaves the palace without permission, what should I do then?”
The saint's escape is not a big problem for Alisto.
He can guarantee it will be brought back.
If you turn back time 10 years and hide in a remote place.
Once the prophecy to turn back time is confirmed, she can be brought to the palace.
But the more she turns back time to escape, the more cautious she becomes.
It will become harder to own.
So a semi-spontaneous question, but to avoid unnecessary hassle later, a necessary punishment.
But despite his thoughts, she answered confidently.
"Walking out?
I don't think that will happen?"
“……”
In Alisto's eyes, she seemed thoughtless, but Atha thought a little.
Will I abandon the comfort of imperial confinement and escape by myself later?
Just an answer without thinking deeply.
Eventually, he began writing a contract based on their dialogue.
Tying her leg with a shackle is helpful in many ways.
“Well, if it doesn't, fine, but it can't be confirmed.
We'll add a violation clause.”
Emphasize as you type.
"Going out without permission, we narrow down the scope of activity.
First to the Blossom Palace, second to the current Almond Room.
Good?"
The saint gladly accepted as if there was no problem.
“Yes, good!”
But she added a condition.
“Ah, but if there is a punishment, there must be a reward?
If I adhere to the confinement rules well, fulfill a wish monthly.”
Alisto smiled.
“Anything but freedom, I will fulfill.”
The contract for the rules of imprisonment and violations has been completed.
***
After visiting Alisto.
More excited, Ruby tried to convince Atha to attend the dance party.
Honestly, Atha doesn't want to attend.
Dance party.
Just the word shiny looks annoying.
Well, a little curiosity exists.
In a romantic fantasy world, a dance party is indispensable, curious what it looks like.
...but tired.
I decided after a long thought.
“Okay.
Let's go.”
“Really?!”
A party in the palace within the scope of confinement, and it is difficult to ignore Ruby who is constantly looking.
With her help, she lives comfortably, and has expanded the scope of confinement.
We will live together in the future, the favor must be returned.
“But to attend a party...an invitation is required?”
It's not a place you enter just by wearing a dress.
Ruby stood as if waiting for permission.
“Don't worry!
I'll prepare an invitation right away.”
***
And in a little while.
Ruby, who went out to invite with Jerrold Behrens, returned.
huh?
This person…
Atha sat up straight from the sofa when an unexpected appearance appeared.
“Kh, I see a noble person.
What brings His Highness here…?”
Jerrold explained the situation after seeing her.
“I heard that you are attending the dance party.
My brother is busy today, so I, the younger brother, will accompany you despite my deficiency.”
Then he asked Ruby immediately.
“Can you prepare it in two hours?”
Ruby bowed enthusiastically.
“If you give me five maids, I will make it possible.”
Clean answer.
Gerold told Atha that he would be back in two hours, then he left Almond's room, and ordered the servant Labo in the corridor to give Ruby five maids.