Reborn as the Princess' Knight (GL)

Chapter 68: Festival with Vivienne (XXVI).

Kein's POV

One last stop to Veronica before we head out to my father's art booth. Thankfully this visit will be a quick one because it looks like their stall for bags are having a little successful haul on selling.

"One at a time, please!" (Matthew) exclaims while pushing some of the customers back while trying to negotiate with the prices.

There were about ten people browsing around and attempting to pay.

"A long line... I don't see Veronica anywhere." (Rose) tries to inspect the area as Vivienne squints her eyes as well to look at the stall that was full of people. "Oh- is that Matthew?" Her gray eyes sparkled when he saw the little brat doing his best on keeping hold of the fort when his mother was absent from work.

"Yeah that's him." I roll my eyes and she sighs in relief.

"He's certainly all grown up now. All tall and much more responsible from the looks of it." she giggles a little seeing how the boy she used to take care of in the orphanage was now all grown up being his own man.

It made me feel a little envious nonetheless but still happy.

Sure he's tall and all- but I'm taller and I'm also heaps of responsibility too you know?

Is what I thought in my mind… as if I can actually say that to her face...

"Mommy I wanna walk." (Vivienne) tells us as her expression looks excited with her mouth giving a watery expression. Did you just mistake that stall for food just because it has a lot of people?

"Vivienne, that's not a food stall, that's a stall that sells leather or silk bags. That's where your Aunt Veronica would be working right now if we could only find her-" I almost finished my sentence but I was cut off when I felt a sharp hold on my back.

"Ow- ow-" I cried out in pain feeling someone else's finger digging through my skin under my clothes.

"What in the-" I look behind me to see a scary figure of Veronica her green hair- I was surely hallucinating but I thought they were forming into spider legs telling me in this deathly tone-

"Don't you mean- Big Sister Veronica now~ Charmer Sr.? I don't think my heart could handle hearing Little Charmer Jr. over here call me an auntie." (Veronica) didn't let go of my shoulder and urged me to repeat my words.

"R-Right- Big Sister Veronica- not Auntie but big sister." I hastily repeated the words she wanted to hear and only then did she let go of my shoulder with a smile going back to her usual sweet tone.

I held my shoulder and groaned, the pain might not leave for a few more minutes. Note to self never call someone Auntie again, because healing magic wouldn't be able to work on me if she decided to do more damage than just holding my shoulders.

"Oh~? Well I'll be..." (Veronica) turns to see my other companion with a huge smile. "Is that you, Teacher Rose? Lovely shawl as always." She teases the crown princess who's eyes looked like she was about to burst into tears.

"Veronica... I missed you so much and your horrible nicknames for us." (Rose) reaches out her other hand for a hug cornering Veronica who takes it gently hugging her.

I noticed that not once did Veronica call Rose any of her royal titles. I think this made my girlfriend a bit happy after hearing the usual banters of nicknames they would have exactly like before.

"Oh dear... You're going to make me cry a little. It's certainly been a while. How have you been?" (Veronica) pats her back as she looks at me before leaning in to the girl in front of her talking in whispers. "I've also heard from Charmer Sr. over here that you two were back together. Did you two use it yet?"

"P-Pardon? Use what?" (Rose) asks, looking dumbfounded by the question which was followed by Veronica's shrugging smile and slight wave of her hand.

"Ah I see you haven't. It's a little gift for celebrating your lover's quarrel finally ending. It's usually something we use to destress so I hope you two will find pleasure in using it." she pokes the crown princess by the cheeks and giggles.

VERONICA YOUR WORDS- GOODNESS ME!

I'm going to die- I can't believe she's talking about it in public and my girlfriend looks so confused on why I was being so silent the whole time.

"Veronica- please no..." I pleaded and she giggled even more, making Rose even determined to know what the gift was.

"Kein, what is this gift she speaks of and how come I haven't heard of it?" (Rose) asks me with such an innocent tone. I'm not sure if she knows about sex toys- I mean I knew it existed but I never brought upon myself that I'll be using one of these in this life.

My heart stopped for a moment- should I just tell her about the gift?! No! We're in public! I would tell her if we were in some private place but there are a lot of people that might overhear.

"I-I'll show you another time-" I couldn't help covering my face from the shame as I replied.

"You can do more than show you know~" (Veronica) walks over to me and nudges my sides slightly making my face feel hotter than the sun. I want to throw Veronica out a window now, I remembered that I still have the same sex toy over at my [Storage Ring].

After Veronica was finished indulging on my reactions she curtsied a little to Rose and her tone became different- it turned formal and polite. "Really it's a pleasure to finally meet you, your highness."

She made sure it was not too loud for all the people to hear when she called her by the royal title. The yelling of the merchants helped cover it up as Rose chuckled weakly. "I would prefer if you would just call me Rose. Anyone I would consider as a friend can call me by that name."

"It's special."

Veronica nods, putting a hand on her chin, humming while she thinks. "Hmm... Well I suppose I could still stick with your nickname Teacher Rose. Both of you are here to enjoy the festival, yes? Did you stop by my stall to visit?"

I'm regretting visiting you with Rose that's for sure.

"I just came to see how things have been after all we haven't seen each other for over two years. I'm glad Matthew is living a happy life after being adopted from the orphanage. You're a good mom." (Rose) compliments Veronica who lets out a little color shade of red on her cheeks by the complement of the crown princess.

"You're way too kind with your words." (Veronica)

I looked at Matthew who was at his wits end at the stall and laughed. "A good mom who's not helping her son being trampled over by a stampede of people wanting to buy their bags." I point at the stall being flocked by so many people.

Even from here I could hear their yelling. They were already shoving each other just to get what they want after all its just a small stall not a store with a lot of employees.

Speaking of which, I need to invest in a store for Veronica's sake. She'll need the space and the employees of how popular she is now.

"I want that bag, son! Give it to me quickly! School is coming and I need it!"

"Move aside, I need that bag for my daughter!"

"That's the only bad left with fifty percent off the sale so you either move or I'll make you move!"

With all the commotion going on, Matthew was panicking and trying to get the people under control. Veronica realized that she probably left her post for too long and needed to go.

"Oh dear, I think he's going to pass out soon but before I go~ I see that it would be unfair for little charmer sr. here, having a gift of congratulations." (Veronica) raises her hand a little and soon takes something out of her [Storage Ring].

Oh no... What is it now?

"Veronica I swear if that's-"

"Tadah~" She holds out a small book with a child art cover that says-

"Posing tactics for dummies?" I read it out loud. The title seems innocent enough as well as the cover. Veronica pouts in my direction looking smug when I realized I was thinking of something dirty she might give Rose but it appears I was overthinking too much.

Veronica nudges me with her waist and whispers in my ear. "Were you thinking that I'll give our princess here something lewd~ You're becoming more dirty minded lately aren't you?"

Urk… I covered my face a little feeling the temperature rising in my face. Who's fault do you think that is?!

With all those hidden dirty subtle words- how can I not think that you'll be giving her something lewd Veronica?

"It's just something that can help you help your back and become more flexible in the process, nothing to be afraid of." (Veronica) holds it out for Rose and the girl takes it gratefully from her hands.

"Thank you, Veronica. I'll make sure to read it sometime-" (Rose)

Veronica cuts her off, shaking her head.

"Oh dear... It's best to read it when... you're alone~ If you know what I mean." She winks at us both leaving me confused.

"Anyway best not to read it in public, especially when little charmer jr. is around. Isn't that right ~?" (Veronica) smiles widely, poking Vivienne's nose before deciding to head out and help her son on their stall.

"Bye bye~ You two~ Do come to visit Matthew when we're not busy~"

Rose and I stood there looking at the book she gave her as her figure disappeared and was now starting to help Matthew at their stall.

"Why wouldn't she want me reading this in public? It looks harmless enough." She holds the book and inspecting the covers sliding her finger by the front.

Woman- haven't you heard of that one quote never judge a book by its cover?

For all the times I've known Veronica and finding out that she keeps sex toys over on her storage ring- that book could be something dirtier than it seems! "I… have a bad feeling about that book so why don't we read it when we get somewhere more private."