Shomin no Aji - Chapter 580.3 (Patreon)

At the salon building.
I became irritated and stood next to Lady Alicia, gently placing my hand on hers, the one holding the fan.

"I apologize, but Lady Alicia and I are friends, and we wanted to have a tea party to become even closer. Now, Lady Alicia, shall we?"

"Lady Cristea..."

Ignoring the murmurs around us, I headed towards Milia, who was coming over with the room key.

"So, in that case! You accept an invitation from me, whom you've just met, right?"

Just as Tree-something tried to block our way, a red figure swiftly stepped forward.

"Oh my, young master? I dislike persistent men, you know?"

"What are you, a maid thi–... Huh? Ah..."

"Suzaku-sama?!"

Suzaku-sama, in a maid outfit, taller than most students, stood before Tree-something with a radiant smile.
In front of Tree-something, her formidable assets stood proudly, and a gulp echoed from various places.
Ugh... even though Suzaku-sama is an ally, I can't help but feel a sense of defeat!

"Lady Cristea! Are you okay!?"

"Tea, are you alright?"

As I heard the voices calling out to me, the crowd parted, and two male students approached briskly.

"Prince Raymond and Oniisama?”

"P-prince!?”

By the time the two reached us, Tree-something and the others had turned pale.

"You are from the Gadrey family, Tree..."

"It's Trinian, Your Highness."

Prince Raymond intervened with a follow-up. Truly, my Oniisama is impressive as always.

"Trinian, are you the cause of this commotion?"

"N-no! It's not like that... I was just inviting Lady Cristea to a tea party when things got disrupted."

Tree-something glanced nervously at Lady Alicia.

"Wha–!?"

As Lady Alicia was about to retort, Suzaku-sama intervened.

"No, Your Highness. Allow me to testify, as I am Lady Cristea's Sacred Beasts guardian today. This individual was bothering Lady Cristea, and the young lady here was merely trying to assist."

"You... No, I apologize, so you are Sei Shikishima’s... I have been terribly rude. I will reprimand these individuals severely, please forgive them.”

With that, Prince Raymond lowered his head, causing a stir among the onlookers.
Well, considering he bowed to Suzaku-sama, who looked like a maid, the reaction wasn't entirely unexpected.

"Lady Cristea, I apologize for the inconvenience caused. I will take care of this, so you can go to your room."

"Eh, but..."

"Tea, it's okay. Enjoy your time with your friends."

"... Thank you. In that case, I will take you up on your offer."

As we were bid farewell with smiles from Prince Raymond and Oniisama, we headed towards the reserved room.
By the way, Tree-something and his group were being looked at with disdain by everyone, shrinking back.
They deserve to be scolded thoroughly by Oniisama and His Highness!
Honestly!

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