Volu 8, Chapter 3: I beca a Hero, Part 3
Ever since I beca Yurushia, I’ve beco used to being given sponge baths by my maids. Even now, I’m still getting cared for in the bath by Fannie, so my sense of sha has beco quite lax, it’s still the ‘sa-sex’ after all.
…… Well… being hand-washed by Tina was still kind of a turn-off even though we were the sa sex.
Even so, the story was different when it ca to n.
No, I should actually have noticed it from the beginning. The platinum dress made by Noa and Nea this ti ford an [All-in-one Undergarnt design] alongside the black and silver dress, but to think that the maids of the castle wouldn’t even say anything about wearing a corset equivalent……
I’m not a big fan of exposure, so to having all that floral lace going all the way down my back to the bottom makes my face flush even if it’s I’m looking at. Even then, my chest doesn’t feel unsupported. In fact, any swelling up while wearing such thin clothes is sure to be troubling.
Even now, the young hot-blooded knights were trying very hard to avert their eyes, while Daichi was being held down and barred from looking by Touka.
What is this obscenity censoring behavior……?
The maids who’d tied up my hair so that my back could be seen are also guilty, damn it.
“……Oh?”
When I tried to use magic power to “transform” the black and silver dress, instead of turning back into a dress, it turned from a choker into a “shawl” with the sa lace pattern as the one on my back, and gracefully hung over my shoulders.
“…… a rather uselessly high-performance item.”
“Was there such a function?”
……Eh? Tina, didn’t you make it?
I managed to cover most of my back…… though a bit of my waistline can still be seen…… and arrived at the room where we were to have the luncheon.
“Ms. Yu-Yurushia, please co in.”
It was neither the butler nor the maid, but rather the senior knight who opened the door for us.
I don’t know whether it was because he was nervous or afraid, but it felt very awkward.
Please don’t look at my back.
“I’ve been expecting you, Yurushia.”
Bianca, the second princess of Sail, greeted as I entered.
It’s been a long ti, Bianca-chan. We rarely ever ran into each other in the castle, but as to whether that was because the castle was just that large, or if she was avoiding , or………
“Hey, Princess Yurushia, it’s been a long ti. I nearly couldn’t recognize you today in that nice dress.” Kyoji chid in.
“I see that both of you haven’t changed much.”
Or, could it be that the Hero of Water was trying to keep her close in fear of her leaking information……?
As I entered, one of the knights guided to my seat.
“Oh, you’re……”
“…… I’m sorry for my previous rudeness.”
It was that greenhorn knight who had imdiately underestimated Onzada-kun and had been beaten up.
Although the expression of despair from that ti had disappeared, it seems that he was deep in thought about sothing, just glancing at his face I could tell that he was blushing and frowning, clearly enduring sothing.
Yeah, have no idea what.
If he held malice against , I wouldn’t have condoned it, but for now, I couldn’t feel anything from him, so I didn’t pay him any special attention.
I thought of addressing him, but if I asked him [Is your health well?] as the Lord of Onzada-kun, it would surely be construed as sarcasm……
Well, maybe.
“Would you allow to treat your scalp……?”
“Well, it’s not a problem…… wha”
Oh, my bad.
Even if you’re young, carelessness is a powerful enemy, you know. For knights and the like who liked to abuse their bodies, they would continue to prefer oily food well into their middle ages, and with the way he was shook up just from these comnts, he kind of resembles the old knight behind Bianca right now.
“I’m alright, so please……sit down.”
“I understand.”
I sat down gently in the proffered chair. As I did so, my shawl turned back into a choker without my permission, and the knight visibly started shaking.
…… It’s because it suddenly transford, right? It’s not because my back is exposed, right?
I could feel myself flushing, but I felt like I was able to keep my cool. Since I’ve been keeping myself in check ever since I was young, I have been able to behave in a very “human” fashion.
4 of us sat at a large table that could easily seat 20. Kyoji was right next to . Bianca sat directly across of him. And next to Bianca, directly opposite of , sat a small boy.
“Sis, introduce !”
The little blonde boy of about 10 called Bianca ‘Sis’ impatiently and was looking at with sparkling eyes.
“How shaless, Fio. Excuse , Yurushia. This is my younger brother, the First Prince…”
“I’m Fjord, nice to et you, Princess Yurushia.”
Fjord, unable to wait for his sister to finish her words, greeted enthusiastically.
I see…… he’s got the exact look and the personality that was in the attendants’ report.
Because he was born so late as a boy, he kept a grudge against the First Princess, who had been married off to another country but was still aiming for the throne. Yep, that’s the First Prince without a doubt.
“Yes, I have heard so things about you, Fjord-sama. I am Yurushia of Tariterudo.”
“I wonder what those rumors are…… ah, please, call Fio.”
“Sit down properly, Fio.”
Bianca imdiately chastised Fjord, whose face turned red even as Bianca frowned.
“S-Sorry, sister……”
It seems their sibling relationship is more complex than at first look. I found it rather refreshing, since my own relationships with my relatives were so simple.
Was Bianca aiming for the throne herself? Was that really her intentions?
As I gave Kyoji a fleeting glance, it seems that he also turned to look at that instant and gave a “sweet smile” as though his mouth was full of pebbles.
To put it simply, it was one of those saccharine-sweet smiles that looked like sugar had been sprinkled on top of condensed milk on top of fried batter.
“A smile like grilled at for five.”
“…… I don’t get what you an.”
It’s about the calories.
The silver cutlery and white porcelain tableware were laid out, but I only knew for certain that the King of Sail would not co when the appetizers arrived.
Did they think that sending two royals was enough? Or maybe he was afraid because I had released my [Intimidating Presence] every ti we’d t……
No, but I didn’t release my intimidation so freely, right? Wasn’t that true? He didn’t think it was because I was planning to call on him in the middle of the night, you know?
…… I cursed his hair roots to die.
The appetizers were crisp sliced and colored vegetables and jellied fish. Next up was a salad of seaweed and boiled tubers, and the third was a consommé-like soup. The bread was a mix of black and white breads, and the pasta was good too.
Following that was a fish with a crisp texture that I’d never had, served with a citrus sauce.
After that, I thought it would end with a sorbet of so sweet fruit, but it seems that it was ti for the main course, a lamb dish.
After that ca a fruit platter filled with treats that I’d never seen before in this region, and a sweet cake, and then finally the tea, accompanied by a few baked sweets.
…… I can’t tell their taste, so this is like light torture. It’s really heavy for a midday al.
Even if it had been seasoned with souls, my stomach had already been filled with the appetizers, salads, and fish.
“uh, uhm… was it not to your tastes?”
“No, I’ve never had a large appetite.”
Since I only ate about two mouthfuls of everything else, Fio was giving a worried look.
Well, of everyone, only Kyoji ate everything.
Noa and Tina were allowed in to serve my al, but as expected, it was impossible for them to squeeze out a soul in front of .
“For our country, we’d like to have the Hero Kyoji deal with the invasion of the forces of darkness, separate from the Sail Army. ……Kyoji-sama, is that anable?”
“Yes, I will do my best to repay the kindness that Your Highness Bianca has given .”
“Oh you, Kyoji-sama.”
Bianca’s cheeks flushed red with Kyoji’s sweet smile and words.
I couldn’t help but stop drinking my tea hearing this farce start up abruptly.
What kindness was there in this current conversation? How about a stomach dicine that was half-buried in headache dicine? Did you call here to have this 1-minute talk?
“……Uhm, I’d like to request Yurushia to join Kyoji-sama’s battle lines. You would be moving as the [Saint] working with the Hero of Sail.”
Bianca hurriedly spat out the truth when I had begun to ooze out my presence silently with a smile.
Would that be making a mber of Kyoji’s [Hero Party]?
Even though it would be more efficient if we moved separately, it seems like Sail wants to show off to the other countries with a perfect Hero party with both a [Hero] and a [Saint].
“Is that so…… well, I don’t mind. “
“R-really?”
When I said so, Bianca looked relieved, as if she had been on the receiving end of so stern order, while Kyoji’s eyes went slightly wider. Because I would have to be subordinate to Kyoji, he must have thought that I would refuse.
However, since I thought this was a good ti to contact Kyoji again, it’s not an issue. I thought that it would be easier to touch base with Kyoji than the [Hero of Fla] or Kan-chan, who I’ve not yet officially t.
…… That being said, stop oozing killing intent, Noa and Tina. The room’s temperature has gone way down and now Fio-kun is scared.
Kyoji stood up, and, without a single change in his expression, bowed lightly to .
“Then, Princess Yurushia, I hope we will get along well. Although you will be my subordinate, as your position is the sa as mine, please, feel free to tell any of your concerns.”
“Hai, Kyoji-sama. Thank you for your help.”
Was there anything being said?
Well, now I’ll be able to go to the battleground in the North.
And after that……
“Princess Yurushia, please be safe. I would love to have tea with you again when you return.”
“Thank you for your concern, Fio-sama. I look forward to it.”
I plan to raise him against the harassnt those two are giving him.
“Princess…… I will accompany you as your escort.”
“Well, thank you.”
The knight who had guided to my seat was also looking at with a complex expression……
“Princess, I will happily accompany you, so please, give that ‘Secret Treatnt’……”
The old knight who was waiting behind Bianca bowed, showing his shiny head…… it seems that another shining one was going to be lost from Sail.
Author’s Notes:
The number of middle-aged n who believe is increasing.
Next ti, heading to the northern battlefield.
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