My Beloved Dog is the Strongest in Another World

Ms. Anne was the reason

Mr. Ekenhart trusted me now, and he apologized for the test.

Well, I understood how he felt, and it didn’t bother me that much.

And so I smiled and let out a sigh of relief, as did Leo.

He really had been intimidating…and I grew nervous.

In any case, I would be careful to not do anything to lose that trust…

“Glug…phew… I suppose I got a little frantic due to what happened earlier.”

“Indeed. Even if it was a fun situation, their opinions are the most important. Sometimes it is best to leave it to the young.”

“As a father, I wanted to question Mr. Takumi. Though, there was no need to worry…”

Mr. Ekenhart drank his wine and let out a sigh.

Apparently, he had also been nervous, and was able to relax now.

I suppose he was talking about the bath, but why should he get frantic?

“It was what Anneliese said.”

“Ms. Anne? …Oh, about coming in with me?”

“Mmm. Well, while I doubted you would accept the offer. One is never sure…”

“Well, I suppose it was flattering…”

“Hoho. You are young, so it’s understandable.”

Ms. Anne had said something shocking. But while she was very beautiful, she also had some very unfortunate qualities.

Regardless, it would have been very unfaithful of me to be thinking of Ms. Claire, while also accepting invitations from Ms. Anne.

That would be like accepting her marriage proposal.

“…Your Grace, you used to be the kind of person who would be fooled like that.”

“Sebastian. Don’t talk about that! Besides, I was just being polite. A gentleman can’t be rude and reject a lady!”

“Hoho… The servants were so worried back then… They thought your indiscretion would ruin you.”

“I don’t remember doing anything to cause worry…”

“We wondered if they wouldn’t stab you… And so we made sure to keep a guard or soldier around at all times.”

“…So that’s why… Ah…”

Mr. Ekenhart’s relief did not last for long, as Sebastian started to bring up the past.

While he did look intimidating now, it was not too surprising… Even now, he was quite handsome when he shaved.

And given his position, all kinds of ladies would have been interested.

“Nevermind me. Regardless, I am glad to know that Mr. Takumi is thinking about it seriously. Of course, I hope that they end up together in the end.”

“Together… Aren’t you getting ahead of yourself?”

“Well, a relationship between you two can’t stay the same forever.”

“I suppose…”

“The thought of my little Claire getting married…”

“No, no. You really are moving too fast!”

I still didn’t understand my own feelings, and I wasn’t sure about Ms. Claire’s either.

We could not decide anything now.

“Why do you want her to get married? She is the oldest daughter…your oldest child. Isn’t she your heir? I heard that women can become the head of the family… If she were to marry into someone else’s family… Unless there are other brothers and sisters…”

“Lady Claire and Lady Tilura are His Grace’s only children. Unless he has hidden illegitimate children…”

“Even I would not do that. As you said, Mr. Takumi, gender does not matter. The first head and founder of this house was a woman. As for the marriage arrangements, that would depend on you and Claire. Obviously, it will be no good if both my daughters left…”

“I see… So even if Ms. Claire left, Tilura will be your heir…”

“That is likely. But it could also be any child between you and Claire. Some may not like it, but they will have our blood, so it doesn’t matter.”