7th Time Loop WN Vol. 5 Fan Translation

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"So, that's the end of what happened last night. I declared that I would prove 'how wonderful His Highness Arnold is as a husband' to my ex-fiancé," Rishe explained to Theodore in the middle of the herb garden.

Putting the gathered herbs into a basket and adjusting her straw hat, Rishe stood up. Theodore, sitting in the shade of a nearby tree, pressed his temple with his index finger.

"What should I do... I can't tell if I'm being consulted or flattered, I'm getting confused..."

"Your Highness Theodore? Sorry, the cicadas are so loud, it's hard to hear you."

"Mmm, it's nothing."

Theodore flashed a bright smile and casually dismissed it.

With the basket lifted, Rishe swayed the hem of her lemon-colored dress as she walked to where Theodore sat in the shade.

"There are plenty of wonderful things I could list about His Highness Arnold. But I thought it would be better to truly experience them rather than just hearing about them," Rishe said.

"So, my sister-in-law wants me to help?"

Theodore, Rishe's brother-in-law, deeply respected his brother Arnold. He was one of the people who knew Arnold's wonderful qualities very well. However, Theodore's response was not promising.

"I get what you're saying but...you'll have to count me out."

"Huh...?! This is an opportunity for you to talk freely about how great your brother is as a husband...!?"

"Well, it's not about talking as if he's a 'human being' or 'his soul,' right? It's about 'as a husband,' isn't it? Isn't the right to talk about that exclusive to you?"

"Ugh...!!"

Theodore closed his eyes earnestly and gently placed his hand on his left chest. It seemed as if he was a devout believer, but there was a hint of amusement in his voice.

"It's a shame, but I'll just watch as a brother. Oh, remember to note my brother's reactions. Also, make sure to thoroughly beat up that idiot, Dietrich."

"Even if you say that with such a cute face...!"

"Anyway, all you have to do is demonstrate a harmonious couple relationship, right? Just be even more affectionate with my brother than usual when he's around that guy."

Theodore made it sound simple, but it was quite a challenge for Rishe. Moreover, Rishe wanted to avoid causing Arnold any trouble because of what she had brought up.

"(If I stay too close, I might end up behaving strangely around His Highness Arnold...)"

She recalled the 'kissing issue at the wedding ceremony' once again. Whether it was because of Rishe's sudden change of expression, Theodore looked at her with a curious expression. However, Rishe couldn't explain the reason.

(I can't consult His Highness Theodore about the kiss. He probably wouldn't want to hear about such things concerning his brother anyway.)

Although Rishe didn't have siblings, she had a cousin who can to her family's house, the Weitzner family, as an adopted child after Rishe's marriage. So, she could somewhat understand Theodore's feelings.

(I'd like to ask His Highness Theodore about Lord Gutheil if I could... But since I have no reason to be concerned about him right now, I can't make any careless moves.)

While thinking about that, Elsie approached from the other side.

"Miss Rishe. His Highness Theodore too."