I returned to my room and had my clothes changed. Then, I was taken to a corner in the interior part of the castle. As expected, it seed to be a private area for the royal family. The design was similar to the royal castle of Sibyaku or sothing similar.
A simple gate was attached to the passageway on the way and there was a gatekeeper in front of it. It was different from the castle of Sibyaku, and it was probably off-limit from here on out. Of course, I was invited as a guess, so I went through the gate and went inside.
When I passed the room, there were three people there.
First of all, there was the old man that I had seen earlier.
The other was an old woman of the sa age as the old man. She was a woman with blonde hair and blue eyes. Her appearance gave a little psychological resistance to be called an aunt. The last one was a girl who was next to ‘that 5’ blonde hair and blue eyes woman.
That 5 was probably the daughter between ‘that 4′ and His Highness Prince Consort. I imdiately guessed that. The facial parts were very similar.
‘She looks a bit younger than . However, unlike Carol, she tends to look down and doesn’t even look at my eyes. If it were Carol, the impression is quite different, considering that she would be staring at with sharp eyes. She looks like a shy person, and it seems to be awkward.’
‘That reminds , I called it in the mind ‘that 4’ or ‘that 5′ when I think about it even though I know the na of Her Majesty the Queen and her daughter.I once asked the carpenter the na of the daughter.
Her Majesty Jacoba and Her Highness Telor. I see, these two look alike.’
“It’s my first ti to see you.” (Yuri)
When I entered the room, I gave an informal thanks. This was done by a person who didn’t need to kneel or done by a person who was often in contact with the Queen.
Although it was my first eting, I was invited. This place wasn’t a throne area, so a respectful bow in the environnt of friendly dinner might be strange in terms of TPO. It shouldn’t be considered as rude.
When I thought about it, getting invited by Her Majesty the Queen at the beginning was a bit exaggerated.
“I’m Yuri from the Hou Household. I’m extrely grateful to be invited to the dinner today.” (Yuri)
And I gave a polite greeting.
“Alright, at ease.” (Jacoba)
As the Queen, Jacoba, said, I finished my informal greeting.
Then, the queen gestured to a seat in front of her.
“Please excuse .” (Yuri)
I pulled the seat and sat there.
The greeting was over, so I looked around the room again. It seed to be a surprisingly small room.
It didn’t feel like a dining room, and the table was a round table for four people. The high quality wallpaper had an oil painting on it, and a candle holder chandelier was hung on the ceiling.
This might be good enough for the dinner eting in the private area that didn’t invite a large number of people. After that, the prince consort opened his mouth.
“I’m good with the introduction. I don’t need to introduce myself like my wife. The one sitting on the left side is our daughter. Co, introduce yourself.” (??)
And he urged Her Highness Telor.
“Ah… uhmm…” (Telor)
She began to talk with a voice that seed to disappear.
‘Y-yeah. I wonder if she’s shy. After all, this isn’t the type in our royal family.’
“I know who you are. You are Her Highness Telor, right?” (Yuri)
While giving a bitter smile, I supported her with a rescue boat. I was the type who wasn’t good at talking friendly to people who I t for the first ti, so I understood how she felt.
“…Y-es.” (Telor)
“As expected, you’re enthusiastic at studying.” (Jacoba)
The one who said that was the Queen Jacoba.
“I know that much. Her Highness will be the Queen in the future.” (Yuri)
“Well, yes… by the way, I have to say this before we talk. It seems that our imperial guards have done a great deal of rudeness.” (Jacoba)
‘Aah, yeah. That was the main subject. Considering the motive that I was invited in the first place, I think it would be unpleasant to say an apology after eating.’
‘Even so, Her Majesty the Queen is kind of sharp. The type is different from our Her Majesty the Queen. Carol may look like her when she grows up.’
“I told His Majesty the Prince Consort that I don’t care about it. It seems to have beco a big deal, but I haven’t lost anything specifically.” (Yuri)
“Is that so? If you say that, it will be helpful for our country as well.” (Jacoba)
‘I think it’s a delicate line whether or not it becos a diplomatic problem but… Well, considering my household status, it’s a splendid lineage, so I guess they want to take care of the issue imdiately. This is probably the right answer because it’s not a ti when diplomatic mistakes can be allowed.’
“No, we should be the one to express gratitude. If we don’t lend us support when coming to see the battlefield, that would be troubleso to our country. Since Your Majesty the Queen forgave with a generous heart, I’m really grateful. I have no right to get angry.” (Yuri)
And, I also gave a suitable greeting.
‘This is probably the greeting to the lead of the observer group. However, I don’t intend to stop by Reform to have an audience with them. I’m going to take a detour on the crucial mont.’
‘I didn’t co here for sightseeing, and this actually interfered with my unit in the first place. Due to the nature of the operation, I go, see and return on a route that doesn’t make contact with the army that actually fights. That would be ideal.’
‘Her Majesty the Queen will pay a lot of money to send out reinforcents to others, so there’s no need to worry about that. That’s the opinion, but my opinion is different. Anyone who imitates such a military service officer will not be welcod by anyone because it causes trouble. I an, if you use the large city as a stepping stone by acting like a hero who doesn’t read the air, you will create trouble and will be scorned.’
“Even so, the unit that you lead will gain benefits by learning a lot. You don’t have to hold back.” (??)
“Yes. If anything, I will ask you.” (Yuri)
“Hmm… More importantly, enjoy your al today. I’m telling the chef to put more effort into making it.” (Jacoba)
‘I’m looking forward to it. I wanted to say that, but… I don’t know the taste especially in this situation, but since I haven’t had a proper al of a person, I am really looking forward to it.’
—
As I was eating the appetizer, the main at dishes ca next.
“It’s stewed reindeer at.” (??)
What I was served was a dish with so sauce on top of the stewed at.
‘This seems to be reindeer at. Reindeer is an animal that is rarely seen in the Shaalta Kingdom, so I have never eaten them.’
‘It looks like lean red at and venison. No reindeer is also a kind of deer, so this is also venison, right? Well at least, it is unlikely to be able to distinguish between the deer and elk at.’
“This is really delicious. I’ll have it.” (Yuri)
When I cut it with a knife and put it in my mouth, the oil had a unique taste, which was slightly different from ordinary venison, spread in my mouth. It was well stewed, and the sll of alcohol remained slightly in the sauce. There was a taste, but no sll. The flavors and simrs might have eliminated the delicious taste.’
“How is it?” (Jacoba)
Her Majesty the Queen asked.
“Yes, it tastes great.” (Yuri)
After answering, I thought that I should praise a little more.
“I hadn’t eaten reindeer at for the first ti, but it had a wild flavor unique to the north.” (Yuri)
‘Yes, it should be fine this much. In fact, quirky at isn’t bad if the sll disappears. I can enjoy the unique pleasure of satisfying the nourishnt that was lacking in a long cultural life.’
“Hmm, I see. It seems you like it… by the way, it’s a continuation of the previous discussion.” (Jacoba)
“Yes.” (Yuri)
I answered while putting a small piece of at in my mouth.
Slicing at into small pieces is more about necessity than eating etiquettely. This will reduce the ti of munching and will allow to have a smooth conversation while having a al in between.
“From the content of the previous talk, it seems that you stayed outdoors and ca out from the forest.” (Queen)
“That’s right. It was very cold because of the season.” (Yuri)
“I see. The people of the Hou Household… they are bold.” (??)
The old man said.
‘Bold… It’s the first word that ca to after my consciousness occurred.’
“There is no such a thing. It’s sothing that every rchant does, as much as inns.” (Yuri)
‘Or rather, camp preparation is a part of the march, and the higher ranks will watch the lower rank Knights to set up the encampnt, so we practice it in the school of Knights. Indeed, at that ti, the encampnt tools such as tents and others were full equipped, so it wasn’t hard unlike a random encampnt. Anyhow, it’s embarrassing if I can’t do it alone since I almost beco 18 years old soon.
“However, it’s rare to hear a heir of a General household travels alone in a field trip.” (??)
‘Co to think of it, I haven’t heard of it either. No, rather than heard it, I have seen it. By the way, I t that guy recently.’
“Gino Toga, whom I t along the way, was on a tougher trip than I was.” (Yuri)
When I say it, the couple opened their eyes lightly and closed their mouth exactly like they should. It was similar.
“Did you et him?” (Queen)
“Yes, when I was making a bonfire in the forest, he ca through the trees and asked if I could set it overnight.” (Yuri)
“That is…” (??)
They looked sowhat bitter.
‘Aah, isn’t this similar to how Gino sounded bothered?’
“No, it’s not like he didn’t have a bonfire ready. However, if two people surround a single bonfire, they can use twice as much firewood, which would be beneficial for each other. It was a good encounter. That’s it. Well, after that, we talked all night.” (Yuri)
I easily defended myself. After all, I didn’t need to talk about the details.
“Hmm… I see. It would be nice if he was in good health.” (??)
“Even if he was in good health, he didn’t take any lodging along the way. He seed to finish his al with the at hunted with a bow.” (Yuri)
“Is that so?” (Queen)
I easily distracted them.
It seed that they weren’t having much interest. They were surprised that I saw Gino, but they didn’t care that Gino was traveling. For them, he might have nothing to do with them anymore.
“He didn’t look particularly bad. Please rest assured.” (Yuri)
“…” (??)
They beca silent. It might be a topic that they didn’t want to talk to people from other countries.
“It seems that he was heading to Shaalta, so I gave him a letter of introduction to my father so that he could get a job. He may end up working in the Hou Household.” (Yuri)
They might have not notified about this, but I said it for the ti being. That was because I didn’t want to be in trouble later.
“Hmm, that’s fine. We put a lot of trouble on him. I want you to go easy on him if you can.” (??)
‘There seems to be no particular problem. Well, I’m not sure if Rook likes him though.’
‘I’m glad they didn’t say sothing like ‘That’s why he knows the information he shouldn’t know. I want him to deliver the letter as soon as possible. In any case, he could be a dead body. Gahaha.’
“Yes. I’ll try.” (Yuri)
—
“Excuse .” (??)
The plate of at dish was taken away, and a new dish ca. The next one seed to be a fish dish.
“This is a giant trout dish with salt and herb.” (??)
Without being said specifically to anyone, the maid brought a cart. When the lid opened, there was a salt do-like object on the platter.
When the maid poke the salt on the spot, there was a whole giant trout in the do. She cut the fish as it was with a knife and a flat spoon. Then, she serve it on each plate.
‘Is it grilled with salt? Every ti I think about it, I feel that the countries of Shanti are devising a lot when it cos to cooking. Despite the fact that they can’t get spices easily, they can cook delicious als with spices, fruits near the equator, and green onions with a strong scent that can be counted as five pungent roots.’
Her Majesty got it first, then the Prince Consort, then … in a word, it was prepared in a clockwise order.
A plate was set in front of .
“I rember eating the sa dish with Gouk-dono.” (??)
The old man said it. When I looked at him, he had a serious look.
It wouldn’t be strange that Gouk was treated in the sa way. Or rather, it should be natural since Gouk ca with a lot of reinforcents unlike .
“At that ti Gouk-dono looked at Telor and said that she looked like his daughter. Speaking of which, is her daughter your cousin?” (??)
I almost tilted my head involuntarily. I looked at Telor.
‘Uh yeah… she looks like Syamu, isn’t it? What’s this…?’
Telor was surprised when looking at my eyes, and she looked down.
‘Syamu is certainly not the type who is super friendly to the people she ets for the first ti, but she isn’t a shy person. From Gouk’s point of view, did he an that she was similar because they were the sa super indoor type?’
“What’s wrong?” (??)
“Ah… aah, I’m sorry. She’s my cousin. Her na is Shamu, and we get along very well.” (Yuri)
“Is that so? You probably know this, but Gouk and I have known each other since the two previous Crusades. However, when we first t, he wasn’t leading the army yet…” (??)
‘The two previous Crusades are probably the 13th Crusade. That was forty years ago.’
‘At that ti, the country called the Dafide Kingdom which was located further east of Kilghina was put to end and destroyed. I hear that a large number of people ca out just like this ti.’
‘Gouk should have been a youth at that ti, but he seed to have participated.’
“I see. That’s interesting.” (Yuri)
“The next ti I saw him, he was a parent. He said that he was able to earn ti to have a child. I didn’t think it would happen at that ti, but…” (??)
‘…Was there such a motive? Indeed, it was exactly as Gouk said, and thanks to Gouk stopping the 14th Crusade, they were able to spend a peaceful decade. They have to thank you.’
‘What would have happened if he failed? In light of this point, even if Gouk dies, Rook succeeds and the Knights are being rebuilt smoothly. Thus, Gouk’s intention has been completely achieved. However, it’s a matter if everything ends well, but I can’t help wondering why he was considering the assault of Eagle King which is risky.’
“Actually, my cousin and I enjoyed an easy school life thanks to Gouk-ojii. I believe he would also be hoping for it.” (Yuri)
“If you say so, it will be easier for us too.” (??)
“I also want to help you in your battle if I can afford it, but it seems difficult when I’m not experienced.” (Yuri)
‘For the ti being, how should I express my intention without making the other side feel bad. It’s troubleso to talk to unfamiliar people.’
“Hmm, you don’t have to overdo it. Since it will involve those lives of precious people in your unit, we can’t apologize if sothing happens to them.” (??)
‘Needless to say, this is about Carol. I would like to say that everyone is precious, but Carol would still be exceptional. Rather than saying sorry, if there is a possibility that Carol would be kidnapped or beco a prisoner, the army would also have to send out troops. Then, from their perspective, it would be a huge burden. Don’t do anything unnecessary because you’ll be in trouble if that happens. That would be an honest fact.’
“By the way, this fish dish is splendid…” (Yuri)
Then, I changed to a topic that didn’t really matter to the main subject.
—
“Well then, thank you very much for today.” (Yuri)
“Hmm, be careful on your way ho.” (??)
“Take a good rest, alright.” (Jacoba)
“…” (Telor)
And then, I left after being sent off by the three.
“If necessary, I’ll have soone deliver liquor to the bedroom…” (??)
“No, I’m sorry. It’s true that I don’t drink…” (Yuri)
Whether they thought it was my abstinence for the public, I said sothing like that and declined politely.
‘I will never drink until I’m twenty years old. If I drink here, they may tell the people in the dormitory that they have seen drink it.’
“Well then.” (Yuri)
I bowed again and returned to the guest room.
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TLN:
This chapter is the last chapter of Volu 6.The character ?? is the prince consort. He didn’t give his na in the last chapter.By the way the conversation of the Queen and the Prince Consort are probably exchangeable because I can’t really detect which is which. For your information, the way they are talking in raw is almost the sa and there are no clear difference between the two. Hence, I apologize for any mistakes on the conversation part.
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