My Childhood Friends Are Trying To Kill Me

Chapter 11

Translator: Alice

Editor/Proofreader: Yui/Cesse

The four children sat opposite to Lelia. She felt like was being cornered. 

Captain, whos that girl? You are trying to get a girlfriend, arent you?

Romeo asked, raising one eyebrow, while the others stared at Lelia. 

Who is she? Kalix questioned, suppressing his mirth.

Huh, really? His girlfriend? I cant believe it. Oscar murmured bitterly. 

Lelia frowned and glared at Griffith without answering them. Griffith was quiet, perhaps because he knew who the girl was. 

[You want to portray me as a shameless child?]

Lelia shrugged her shoulders. 

Why would she be my girlfriend? She is Prince Griffiths fiance.

Fiance? You have a fiance? Kalix turned to Griffith. 

Is there anyone here who doesnt have a fiance? Romeo asked in an amazed tone.

No.

Really?

When Kalix replied, everyone looked surprised. 

Me, I dont have one Even Oscar replied.

[He doesnt have a fiance because hes hated by the emperor.]

Lelia thought, clicking her tongue inwardly. 

Romeos blue pupils flickered, You really dont have one? And you, Captain? Dont you have one?

Huh?

[W-well, I dont know. Did the Crown prince have a fiance?]

[If I were a son, the emperor would have already decided on my fiance But Im sure hell act picky for his only son, so I dont think Prince Leo has one yet ]

Four people stared at Lelia, waiting for her answer. Lelia eventually found a wise answer.

I heard my father say something about it, since Im weak. I didnt say anything because I didnt think you would even care about it. I think I have a fiance Well, or maybe not.

The Im not sure tactic. 

At Lelias words, the four children nodded, saying that might be the case. 

Youre weak? You look clumsy, but you are very powerful. Kalix flicked her forearm and said. 

Hey, if I hadnt been healed by the priest that day, my arms muscles would have been worn out. If you faint again, I wont be able to carry you again.

Tch.

You should be grateful, eh? Ah, in order to save you, I had to bring forth such superhuman strength that day.

Kalix shut his mouth. 

Five children, including her, had a rough idea of that day.

When the beast showed up, Lelia carried Kalix down the mountain.

However, only Lelia, Kalix and Griffith knew that the culprit, who summoned the beast, was related to the Emperor of Ascard. After that, they wondered how Lelia knew something like that would happen in advance. 

Lelia was unable to tell the truth, so she said in a vague manner, Sometimes I have a premonition.

Captain, you would have done the same if I were in danger, right? Romeo thought about it for a while and asked. 

Huh?

Romeo got angry at Lelias dazed expression. 

Hah! Are you serious? I was the first to get close to you. Dont you remember? Did you hit your head?

I remember! I know! Of course, I would help you. Lelia replied in a deadpan manner, and Romeo laughed, saying, Yes.

Captain, what about me?

Oscar? I would carry you anyday!

[He is smaller than me, so he will be lighter.]

Oscar grinned, covering his mouth with his fist. 

[He looks like a fairy]

Lelia patted Oscars silver hair. He really looked like her younger brother. Come to think of it, Oscar and herself had different eye color, but the same silver hair. It wouldnt be weird to call him her brother. 

Lelia suddenly remembered something, and said to Oscar, Oscar, we have similar hair color, so they might think we are brothers.

Oh, really?

As if! His brother? You must be kidding me! Both of you often talk so coldly to each other.

Once in a while, the Captain should shut his mouth. Romeo and Kalix said in unison. 

Lelia gave a retorting snort. She then looked at Griffith, who had not spoken a word. Griffith was the only one here who didnt ask, Would you have saved my life?

He was afraid to hear no as an answer.

Griffith had been with Lelia for a few days now, but he wasnt particularly close to her. 

[It bothers him]

Lelia snapped at Griffith as she watched the servants bring the meals from afar. 

Griffith, for your information, I would have done the same for you. At least you wont cry and fight like Kalix.

Hey! Who was crying and whining?

Griffith bit his lip, I didnt even ask

Soon, the servants appeared in front of their table with meals. It was the same as what she had eaten before. 

Lets eat, boys! Lelia shouted enthusiastically and began eating her second meal.

* * *

After the meal, Lelia returned to the room with her friends. The children sat on the huge sofa, sipping the tea brought by the servant. Perhaps, because they all belonged to royal families, their tea drinking posture looked very elegant. Lelia also drank the tea, mimicking them as much as she could. 

Oh, so what did his fiance tell you? Did she ask you to come to the wedding? Romeo asked sarcastically. 

She asked me if Griffith ever mentioned her in front of me.

Why would she do that?

I dont know.

Everyone turned their eyes toward Griffith. He ignored them and fixed his gaze on the tea cup. 

Anyways, it is interesting. I didnt think you could talk to women this well.

Lelias expression crumbled at Kalixs words. 

[What does that mean?]

I think hes cool. The girls were watching our Captain very carefully, werent they?

Everyone seemed surprised hearing this. 

Why were you paying attention to them?

The Captain is cool? Kalix tilted his head, Oscar had said as if it were natural. 

[Well, Ive always been like that?]

Lelia smiled inwardly and stared at the four children. They were all from the royal families, but they were now her subordinates. Enough for them to know about her. So, of course she would look cool. 

[Children are]

Lelia clicked her tongue inwardly, but her expression was clearly proud. 

Why dont we go out and play instead of being stuck in this room?

Romeo suggested. 

Where are we going? Garden?

Will the priests let us go out?

This Holy Neutral Zone was a very large city. There was a large temple in the middle of the city, and a commercial district was built around it. The accommodation where the children were staying was a large building at the inner end of the temple. The security was tight.

Romeo sighed pitifully and said, Think carefully. Since the time of that incident, we know a weak point about the temple. If they find out about this, it wont be good for them, right?

Surprisingly, Romeo was pretty smart. Everyone was excited. Lelia was also curious about whats outside the temple. She wasnt that old, but she still spent all of her life at the corners of the Imperial Palace. And now, she is staying here. She, of course, did not have any complaints because she could eat a lot of food.  

The priests need to be properly disciplined now. Lets go out. Dont you think theyll provide us bodyguards? 

Lelia sprang to her feet. 

Okay, I have decided. Lets go out!

Ill be here Oscar hesitated. 

Shall we go together? Romeo asked, but Oscar jumped off the sofa and headed to their room, where they had placed a bed. 

Ill sleep. You guys should get going.

Lelia watched as the door closed. 

[A place with many people would be scary for him]

It will be difficult for him, considering Oscar probably had an anxiety disorder. 

[Is there anything that can help Oscar?]

After wondering for a while, something came to Lelias mind. And soon, she said as if she had made up her mind, Lets go.

Are we leaving him behind? Romeo questioned. 

Lelia didnt reply and only urged the rest.

When they asked to go outside, the priest was frightened, but after throwing the threat of the last incident, he ran to report it to the high priest. 

Some time later

They finally agreed and brought out five knights. Their radius of moving was limited to nearby busy streets, but that was more than enough. 

Most of the people living in the neutral zone were members of the temple and the Holy Knights families. There were many servants who worked in the temple, and ordinary merchants.

Its not a sightseeing spot, so not that lively, but its still a commercial area, and thats why the city is bustling.

It wasnt gorgeous, but she felt a sense of freedom just walking downtown.