Respawn

Chapter 80: Change of Decision

I completed my bath and put on some good clothing. When I face the king, I need to look good and presentable. I check myself in the mirror to see how I look in the clothes I've chosen. I believe everything is now in order. I proceeded to the living room to await Bara's arrival. She'll most likely return home to change her clothes. Her vehicle is really fast, so she will be here quickly. After a few moments, Bara appears, and she is absolutely stunning. "Hey, beautiful attire," I commented. "You, on the other hand, appear to be more appealing. I'm delighted you're all set now. Is it time for us to leave? Are you planning on bringing Takahashi with us? ", she enquired. "He won't leave, he'll just stay here. He still has a lot of work to do, "I stated.

When I visit the king, I can't keep Takahashi with me all the time since I know how enraged the king is with him. I'll just feel horrible if I bring him somewhere and everyone is staring at him. "Let's go," said Bara. We rode on her vehicle all the way to the king's castle. The castle is lavishly decorated. What exactly is going on here? The gate is opened for us by the guards. There are a few ladies in white gowns staring at me. "What's going on?" Bara inquired. "I'm not sure. I'm completely unaware that there is a gathering here. I thought I'd just pay him a visit. If I know there will be visitors, I will dress in a gown similar to theirs "I stated. Because of the people that are constantly staring at me, I'm quite uncomfortable.

We entered the room featuring the king's throne and saw the king sitting on his throne. We kneel for him and bow to him. "Katsumi, I'm delighted you came. Actually, it is because of you that a large number of people from other kingdoms and nations have gathered here "he stated Is it because of me that the crowd has gathered? Why would they come solely for me when I don't even know who they are? "I'm pleased to confirm that we've already found someone for you. Yes, you heard that right. You will be married to someone from another country, and he is currently present, and he will propose to you, and he will become your fiancé, "said the monarch.

Is it true that he just said that someone is about to propose to me right now? Bara is staring at me, and we're both concerned about our surroundings. I never ask the king to find someone for me to marry. Marriage, I believe, is still something that hasn't crossed to me. I'm still not ready for something like this. Yes, I believe that marriage could be a solution to my problem with Takahashi, allowing me to let go of my feelings for him, but I believe it is too soon for me to do so. I still need a lot of time to decide whether or not I want to marry someone I've never met. Choosing the companion I will have for the rest of my life will have a significant impact on my destiny and fate, so I want to think carefully about it.

I'm not sure how I'm going to tell the king that I'm still not interested in marrying anyone. "Katsumi, are you aware of this?" Bara spoke in hushed tones. I make a no-sign gesture with my hand. I have faith in you, Bara. I'm sure you'll do something to demonstrate the king that I'm still not interested in marrying anyone. "My king, what made you think that my Master Katsumi is already mentally and physically prepared for such a situation?" she kindly inquired. I'm hoping that we can still find a way to put a halt to this idea and have a civil discussion about it. "Well, it's because I recall having a talk with her just a few months ago, and she stated she doesn't mind if I arrange her marriage to someone," the monarch explained.

I activate my telepathy ability and begin conversing with Bara. We may communicate well in this manner, and people will not notice that we are merely speaking with our brains. "Did you truly say those words to those kings?" Bara inquired. "Well, I did, but I didn't think he'd take it seriously, and people change, so my decisions in the past might not be the same as my decisions now," I explained. What will we do to put an end to this ceremony? People from all across the world have gathered to witness this. I don't want to do this because I'm under pressure. I need to do something to stop this, but I don't have a choice, and rejecting that person right now would be really embarrassing.

"Could we ask for additional time to consider this with the people that mean most to her before making a final decision? We believe that we must continue to consider this issue thoroughly. " Bara addressed the king. We can hear the monarch take a deep breath. I believe the king is opposed to Bara's proposition. "Well, if you believe it is the correct thing to do for the sake of my favorite knight, I won't argue with you, but have a look around. What about these individuals? What about the individuals who have traveled from far away simply to witness this? I'm sure they're all busy, but they've put everything else on hold to watch the proposal, "said the monarch.

The monarch will, as expected, use other people's feelings against us in order to make us feel guilty. I've never met these folks therefore it doesn't bother me. I simply do not want these people to mock our kingdom, particularly the monarch. "Please take my responsibility for the implications of this scenario. Please accept my apologies for wasting the time of anyone in the vicinity. I just need some time to think about these things, and marriage isn't on my mind right now "I stated. I'll just swallow my pride and apologize to everyone in the vicinity. That way, I'll most likely be able to avoid this issue for the time being. I realize this is humiliating for me, but it is my only alternative. "Are you planning on making amends to these people?" Bara inquired using telepathy.

"You don't even know who these individuals are, and you've never invited them. They should apologize to you because they brought you here and it appears that they are pressuring you to marry someone you don't want "Bara remarked. Bara is correct, but this is not the moment for me to let my pride develop. "I understand, but for the sake of the kingdom, we should apologize. I know we didn't invite them to attend, but they have a lot of stuff on their plates right now. Furthermore, we will not perish if we act humble in front of them, so it is okay. We'll simply apologize to them and move on. There's no reason for a superior person like me to feel sorry just because I apologized to them. It's perfectly natural, "I stated.

"Katsumi, you're as humble as ever. I hope that the decision you make will not cause people to look down on one of the most powerful knights in the realm "Bara remarked. It makes no difference to me if they look down on me. If people want to look down on me, they should look in the mirror and compare themselves to me. No matter what happens, none of these people here can possibly be better than me. Their viewpoint will always be invalid in my eyes. "Katsumi, I don't want to be blunt with you, but I believe I need to inform you about what I've noticed. I don't have anything to say about your work because you're doing good the way you've always done it "he stated.

"I'm glad you're doing well, as you always do, and you never fail to impress me or meet my expectations, which is why you're my favorite knight, as you know. I've just noticed some changes in you. You become more receptive to everything. You stop acting like the brash Katsumi I know and start acting more like a friendly person. If you're still the Katsumi I know, I'm sure you won't hesitate to marry this man and simply follow me, because I know you'll believe it's for the good of our kingdom, but you have already changed. I'm surprised that you're thinking about it and want more time to think about it. I'm starting to imagine something fantastical "the king stated.

Is he dissatisfied with me? I am constantly putting up my best effort to do this effectively and contribute to create better community in this country. I don't want him to believe I've been slacking the last few days, yet he claims I never fail to impress him? If my job isn't the issue, I'm not sure what he's talking about. Is it possible that he's referring to my personality? Was it true that I had changed? I'm not aware of any changes in myself. I continue to believe that I am the same person who enforces the law in this location. I continue to treat everyone the same way I did previously. No one is superior in my view, and they are all equal, regardless of their money. "I apologize if you see any changes in me," I explained.

I suppose I should just concentrate on improving my work and keeping the king impressed. "My king, please accept my heartfelt apologies. I swear I'll do things the same way I've always done them and keep you happy "I stated. When I asked for pardon, the king raised his hands and stopped me. "You are not required to seek forgiveness. I'm not implying that I disapprove of your work. You consistently exceed my expectations. There are no flaws in your work. What I'm referring to is your hesitancy over the last few days, and I'm intrigued. I'm just curious if Takahashi is to blame for the shift in your decisions and behavior. Is it possible that you have feelings for that man? "The king inquired.