VIO Ch 46 – Castle Town and Ghost Story (IV)

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editors: sleepchaser, junirenn

“Lord Violant, is it really okay for me to accept this?” Legion asked after leaving the jewelry store on 3rd Avenue.
He furrowed his brows, expression apologetic.
In his hands, a small box holding a topaz cloak brooch.
One that looked valuable.

“Yeah.
Isn’t it a little too lacking to reward you with a long ride on horseback? Once we return to Leca town, we can do that whenever you want,” replied Vio. It’s impossible to go on a ride in winter, though.

“Ah… But may I say that such a good product is more than I deserve?”

“There’s nothing the best knight in this country doesn’t deserve,” said Vio, before he gestured for Legion to come closer.
“Come on, I’ll put it on your collar… And done.
Straighten your back.
It’s fine, you’re a splendid knight.
It suits you well.” A smile played on Vio’s lips.

Although the topaz brooch was meant for a cloak, Legion wore a gray coat with a standing collar today, a white shirt underneath.  As they were away from the castle, he was also equipped with his sword.
It only served to make him look gallant like a warrior.
One word: cool.

Legion seemed embarrassed, but he replied with a smile, “Thank you very much.”

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The women walking in the crowd saw Legion’s smile and giggled, whispering that he was cute.
Legion seemed to have heard it since he dropped his shoulders, heartbroken.
“As I thought, this really doesn’t fit me, right?”

“No, I’m sure they were talking about your smile just now,” said Vio.

“What? But my smile is not cute at all.”

“Um… It’s fine if you don’t understand.”

Apparently, Legion didn’t notice the dog-like aura that he sometimes exuded.
Confused, Legion tilted his head to the side. 

Then, Cheval tapped on Legion’s shoulders.
“Isn’t it great, Legi? You’ve become attractive after wearing an accessory.”

“…Are you complimenting me?”

“Of course! But you see, I don’t even need accessories.” Confident, Cheval laughed, pearly whites peeking from his mouth.
Legion sighed, annoyed.

Meanwhile, Lantz nodded with a straight face.
“Sir Cheval’s only good point is his appearance.”

“I’m a bit bothered with how you said that, but oh well,” Cheval replied as he stared at Lantz, but he decided not to go into the latter’s comment too deeply. 

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Seeing how close the knights were, Vio chuckled. 

Lantz asked Vio, “Is there a special reason you chose topaz?”

“No.
I just thought it would look good on Legi because it’s the same color as his eyes,” answered Vio, before gesturing towards Legion.
“Look, his eyes are hazel with a hint of yellow, right? Sometimes, when light hits them, they remind me of topazes.”

Upon hearing Vio’s words, Cheval and Lantz stared at Legi’s eyes.
As if to confirm what Vio had said.

“Hmm? Now that Lord Violant mentioned it, his eyes do kind of look like that,” said Cheval.

Lantz said, “That’s right.”

“H-hey, don’t look at me that much.” Legion felt uncomfortable under their stares.
“They’re just the usual light brown.”

Following that, Vio shot a glance at Jill.
“That’s not true at all.
Right, Jill?”

“You’re right, Young Master.
Sir Legion’s eyes look like topazes when sunlight shines on them.”

“Is that so?” Legion appeared puzzled.
It was only natural that he didn’t know since he couldn’t see his eyes.

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“Well, I want to take a break somewhere after this.
I’m tired of the crowd,” Vio said.

“Then let’s return to the carriage.
There’s a good cafe near 4th Avenue,” replied Jill.

Vio nodded.
“Yeah, let’s do that.”

“Lord Violant, thank you very much for the brooch.
I will take care of it like it is my heirloom,” Legion said, the picture of sincerity.

Surprised by Legion’s sudden gratitude, Vio looked at him blankly before chuckling.

“You’re exaggerating.
But I’ll be happy if you take good care of it.
I heard that the spirits dwell in carefully-treated jewels.
If it’s true, then I’m sure it’ll protect you,” Vio said with a grin.
But for some reason, Legion’s expression hardened and he kneeled on one knee on the spot at once.

“I will definitely take great care of it!”

“Uh, yeah.
I understand, so stand up,” ordered Vio, red-faced.
“I want to blend in with the commoners, so stop that.” Since they were in a crowded place, he felt embarrassed by Legion’s action.
He wasn’t sure if his words touched Legion’s heart; he could only panic.

“Ah, I’m sorry!” Legion immediately rose to his feet, but the people around them whispered among themselves as they watched Vio and his retinue.
Holding his stomach, Cheval burst out in laughter, uncaring of Vio’s feelings.
It caused anger to spark in Vio’s heart.

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He headed to the carriage with Jill behind him, avoiding the eyes of surrounding people.

Then Vio called out, “We’re back, Hauser.”

“Welcome back, Young Master.” The coachman took his hat off and bowed to him, before opening the carriage door.

With Jill standing on his left, Vio held onto the former’s hand for support and entered the carriage.
Next was Legion’s turn, though he was amidst an argument with Cheval, laughter spilling from the latter’s mouth.
A trace of a smile appeared on Vio’s lips, joy swirling in his chest that they were on good terms.

The carriage suddenly shook.

A yelp escaped from Vio as he quickly clung to the wall of the carriage.
But the moment he noticed the carriage had started moving, he paled. 

“Hey, wait!”

“Lord Violant!?”

“Young Master!”

Overlapping with Hauser’s scream were Legion’s and Jill’s shouts.