73 4-15 Back auction Second day of the royal capital, morning

Yesterday I was tired after meeting some dense people after a long trip, and I fell asleep as soon as I got out of the bath.

When I told Hayato, who came back at suppertime, that I met Teresa and her friends and heard about the auction, he said

What a dense group of people.

And apparently Hayato had already met him once and thought the same thing I did.

It's true that he's popular among the citizens, and even though he uses such language, they still love him.

In fact, he's contributing to society, and he's willing to take part in soup kitchens and combat missions.

I guess he's a good kid on the inside.

I think it's cute to think that she's taking it too far.

Afterwards, I got a bath and went back to my room before everyone else and fell asleep right away.

I found the comforter on my bed when I came back, probably because Aina had put it over me.

Anyway, I slept well.

Now I'm going to be able to explore the capital perfectly today.

Today's plan is just to wander around the capital, since it's so large, but the secret auction will be held from midnight to dawn, just as the people in the city have gone to bed.

So we made a list of the shops we wanted to look around and decided to visit them at a later date.

The three of us who will be away during the auction will be free to do whatever we want in the meantime, since we are supposed to be asleep when we come back.

''So I want to go quickly, but why am I being forced to sit on my hands...''

My lord, I have something important to discuss.

Well, Aina?

In front of me was Aina, who was also sitting upright in front of me.

'My lord, you slept early yesterday.

'Yeah. I was tired and before I knew it I was fast asleep. Oh, Aina was the one who put the covers over me. Thanks.

'Yeah, I came home from the bath and found my lord asleep, and I didn't want him to catch a cold... but no!　That's not what I'm talking about!

'What?　Did I do something, sir?

I have no memory of it at all.

Don't tell me that I did something to Aina, my roommate, when I was sleeping that I don't know about again?

I don't remember anything as long as I'm asleep, so I hope you'll forgive me if you can.......

''It's the other way around!　I came back from the bath and was alone in the room with my lord, oh, it's been a long time since I've been alone with my lord and I went into the room with the expectation of being alone with him, but he was asleep. I haven't had any skin-to-skin contact with my lord lately, and now that we're all in the same room!

'Yes....'

'That's what happened last time. I was the only one who couldn't kneel with my lord, and after I got out of the bath, I wanted to kneel with him to relieve his fatigue. And yet I'm asleep and...

'I'm sorry?　Is that right?

My lord ... well, does he not like me?

That's impossible.

I don't see why not.

Why does that happen?

It's true that I don't have much skin in the game lately with Aina, but there's a good reason for that.

But there's a good reason for that.

Aina is involved, and she's my slave.

It was an accident, so to speak.

To be honest, I feel bad that it was time to free her.

The same goes for Sorte and Renge, but if possible, I want to free the three of them as soon as possible.

Of course the collection of materials is helpful and appreciated, but these three are well-liked adventurers by many people.

I was wondering if it was okay for me to use such adventurers just to collect materials.

That's why I sometimes take a step back for sotch purposes.

As for the bath with Renge, I have a bad flow and thighs.

But yeah.

Now that we're buddies and slaves, is it strange for me to take a step back?

It's just that Aina seems so innocent that the thought of doing something poorly makes my heart withdraw....

It's easy to imagine that if I give in to my greed as I wish, it will be a big problem, and Sorte will be angry about it in the future.

''I see. You don't hate me, do you?

'There's no reason to hate it. So, can I have your knee pillow when you get home today?

'Oh!　Of course!

But I'll need a live kneecap, please.

Raw...?

Yeah, that's right. Barefoot. No armor, of course, and no clothes underneath!

'Is it okay to wear those short-hemmed clothes that Renge wears, for example?

'That's allowed. Short skirts are allowed!

Okay. I'll do my best.

And lust, some of it is good!

I'm on a roll today!

It's just what it is!

Now we have something to look forward to when we get home!

It's going to be another good day!

Aina's convinced, and I'm looking forward to it, so let's all go for a stroll through King's Landing!

So what's going on with those two?

Shiro and Solte are facing each other in the doorway with their weapons out.

'Apparently the two of them have started fighting,'

Oh, good morning, Hayato.

'Good morning. You've had a walk in the royal capital today. What do you want for breakfast?

If you've got something light, I'll take it.

Then I'll have them bring you a sandwich. I'm sorry I can't show you around today because I have some things I have to do.

That's the Count. You've been busy.

'I'm free to go out and so on, so I have a lot to do when I get back...'

It's not easy.

I don't think I'll ever be able to do it.

What's Hayato going to do after the auction?

I'll be staying in King's Landing for a while. I have to attend a little function.

'It sounds really hard...'

'We don't have a fiefdom like other noblemen, and it's odd to compare them, but it's an easy one.

'We'll...I don't know what we'll do. We don't want to bother you for too long.

'You don't mind if I don't, do you?　Chris wants to see how the ice cream is done, and Emily wants to talk to Wendy-san, too. Well I'd like to take my time talking to Itsuki-san too.

Really?　Then I'll just visit you for a bit longer. I still have the energy to go through that bug trail on the way back...

''Haha.... You really don't like bugs, do you?

''No, well, I'm not good at it to begin with, but if I had to go through that in the first place...''

Right now I might be able to defeat them by using spatial magic, but I wouldn't want to encounter them if I could.

It's not that I'm strong or weak in all of this, it's just that I'm absolutely terrible at it.

''So, what are those two fighting about?''

Well, Mr. White said that even if there were three of us, we would still be able to beat him. While Mr. Solte said he could beat you by himself.

'Ahhhhh I don't know the territory. From my point of view, they're both strong.

The only thing I can see is that White is still the one pushing.

Solte's attacks are also fast, but Solte fluttered around and avoided Shiro's attacks in the opposite direction, and Solte received Shiro's attacks in a hurry, and Shiro seems to have the luxury of time.

'Dog. I suggest you turn your stomach and surrender.

'Who!　You're the one who should be running with your tail between your legs!

Uh ... I guess I shouldn't do that.

'Yes brother. I brought you a sandwich!

"Oh, Mummy, good morning. Thanks.

'Good morning, master. I made this and I hope you will eat it!

Oh, good morning, Wendy. Thank you. Yeah, it's actually quite good.

I take a bite of Wendy's sandwich and watch them as I sit down on the front steps and start eating my sandwich.

'Hmmm, White is still strong. I don't know if Mee can win either.

Really?

'That's right. I'm not cutting corners now, but I can afford it.

I knew it.

There's a sense of laziness emanating from White.

"Oh, Lord.

Don't look at me like that!

''Hmm.... I knew there had to be three of us to deal with them.

What the hell?　Phew!

It's a match made in heaven. White is very strong. I'd like to see him.

No, no, no, I'm going shopping now, so don't give me that.

After White looked at me for a moment, he moved faster than ever before and blew Solte away with a kick.

I mean, it was so fast that I couldn't follow his eyes at all, but I didn't know how he managed to sneak into Solte's bosom to keep his spear in time.

Tono Shiro ignored the blown up Sorte and ran towards me and jumped onto my lap with a shout of "To".

"Lord delicious. 'Ahhhh.'

Yes. Ahhh. I hope Solte is okay?

Well, I didn't hurt him at all. White's good.

'You're so disgusting, all that tactlessness.... It's so painful..... But I didn't know there was such a difference between their abilities........ Sigh, I'll lose my confidence....

'Isn't Sorte strong enough?　It always helps.

''Even if it's said after losing.......... Huh.........

Don't be sad. Here, you want a sandwich?

Hmm.... I'm fine.

Uh-huh?

...ahhh...

Solte opens her mouth in a small voice.

It's kind of a good trend to be honest these days, I think back to the old days and get deeply emotional.

''I won't let that happen.''

Oh!

White....

The sandwich I offered from the side, or rather from the bottom of the sandwich, is taken into his mouth and chewed to pieces.

It's a very good idea to have a good time with them.

You can't say that a loser gets an ah-ha moment from the Lord.

Come on!

You should eat a piece of white.

'It's too humiliating!　I didn't get into a fight with you because you said you couldn't take on three people!

'Fact. White is stronger than the three of us, so it's no wonder.

'Mookie!　We'll beat you, I promise!

Anytime. It's good for White's prep work.

I'll beat the crap out of you. I'll beat the crap out of you!

Yes, Stopp. Until then. No more fights, White. Don't buy it, Solte. d*mn, how strong is your fighting instinct?

But when White is this strong, it must be painful to live with me.

To be honest, I'd like to avoid fighting, and I don't want either White or Wendy to do anything dangerous.

That's why it's difficult for White to fight seriously.

''In that case, if you'd like to participate in the upcoming 'King's Capital One Martial Arts Tournament'?

"All the martial arts tournaments in King's Landing?

Yes, sir. ''It's the event I mentioned earlier. I'll be there, and the bragging rights of the King's Capital will be competing in a tournament to determine who is the best.

Huh. But I don't want you two to fight each other. You're in good company.

'It's fine. There are two divisions in this tournament, one for individuals and one for teams of three, so how about we decide on the results?

Well how's White?

Hmmm, whatever. I'm not really interested.

Oops.

I was hoping for a fight, but not so much?

'Fighting is a necessity of life. It's not a spectacle.

Oh, well...

I didn't expect to hear such a serious story from White.

'Heh, you're running away?　There may be someone stronger than you, but you run away from them.

'I don't take provocation. If you want to get out, you can do what you want. The three of us can go out and lose unceremoniously, or we can win and know if White was wrong.

"Yeah. Then we're going to leave. Could you enter me in the Lord Hayato team competition?

'I understand. It'll be a lot of fun if you guys from the Red Line (Red Line) join us.

Are you famous over here?

'Yes, they're famous adventurers. All three of them are beautiful, and as an adventurer's guild, they would be perfect for a billboard.

'It doesn't matter how strong you look. I know it's annoying.

Well, don't do that. Everybody expects it, right?

Well.... Hey, you'll have my back, won't you?

Of course. Hey, do you think we can get seats in the Hayato Auditorium now?

In that case, I'll save you a seat as my guest.

This is all very bad.

There are many things that are really helpful when you're with Hayato.

It's so perfect that I'm thinking of just becoming Count Hayato's kid.

The only thing that's left is the fact that you're not going to be able to get away with it. I'm going to win and be praised by the Lord.

Soon it will turn into losing and being comforted.

You don't answer, and you don't have to say a word.

'Huh this is why you can't be a barbaric dog. Could he actually be a boar?

What do you mean?

Not enough brains.

Wa-oh-oh!　You're gonna remember this!　I'll make you admit it, I promise!

'That's fun. On the other hand, I don't want you to be disappointed.

Huh, even from the first time we met, White's bad mouth doesn't stop when he starts to flutter.

It's not hard to understand that Sorte got angry about this, but I'd like to think it's not because I'm a White idiot that I think she should be tolerated because she's still a child.

''My lord, I'm sorry to make you wait.''

Good morning, husband!

Well, now that Renge and Aina are all here, it's time to go visit the royal capital.

'Good Aina, Renge!　We're going to compete in the King's Capital One Martial Arts Tournament!

'It's all of a sudden.... What's going on all of a sudden?

Just go!　We're going to show the Lord and White that we're strong!　And I'm going to get praise from the Lord for it!　Do you understand?

I don't know.... But it's not bad to have your husband praise you, is it?

'Yes. It might be a good idea to give them a good once-over of what we're fighting for.

Thus, it was decided that the three of us would participate in the 'King's City One Martial Arts Tournament'.

Apparently, I'll be returning to Ains Hale after it's over, I thought lightly at this time.