34-034-Wow, Satsuki-chan!

--A little bit back in time...

"128 years of St. King's history, green moon, 5th of the same day, around noon.

I was walking around the castle with Jupiter, accompanied by a maid (whose name I can't remember).

Right now, Onii-chan and Elena-san are probably preparing to capture this thief or something.

'Phew, we've escaped!　From what I've heard, I can't stand the idea of waiting around all night in the middle of nowhere in the middle of nowhere, as far as I'm concerned.

Well, Kanata and the others will probably feel safer without me, just in case something happens.

To be sure, Hupiter has a point.

If we were to get into a battle with the thief, there would be no way for me or Jupiter to get out of it, and if we were to be taken hostage, we would be blinded.

But what do we do after the tour of the castle is over?　It's a pain in the ass to get back to the inn, isn't it?

When I blurted out in frustration, the maid (I still can't remember) laughed funny.

There are guest rooms and restrooms in the castle, so there's no need to worry about that. Because of this commotion, we don't have any guests staying here today.

Oh, wonderful!

I knew what kind of room I was staying in because I stayed there once before when an assassin from the Elf Village tried to kill me, but it was an amazingly luxurious room.

I was able to enjoy the feeling of being a princess, and I couldn't be happier to be allowed to stay in that room again.

Thanks to the maid (I think it's time to give up), we don't have to worry about lodging anymore, and now we can explore the castle in peace!

...and as we were walking around thinking about this, a boy we knew appeared in front of us.

Oh, it's Pete. Yoo-hoo!

'You're Satsuki, Kanata's sister, as I recall. Hello~

''Huh?　Speaking of which, isn't the princess with you today?

It's true that even if you're a bodyguard, it doesn't mean you're going to be with them all the time at all times. Even Pricia has times when she wants to be alone.

That's a good point.

Pete is a Saint Dragon that lives in the nearby forest.

It is said that when he was involved in the kidnapping of Princess Pricia by chance, Onii-chan solved the problem and he became the princess's good luck charm.

I'm sure you're not the only one. What do you want?

Well, Onii-chan was called to the castle to catch this guy called Ruffin the Phantom Thief. Me and Jupiter have nothing better to do, so I left.

"I just got caught up in Satsuki...

Seeing Jupiter blurting out in a limp and deflated manner, Pete glanced at the maid (it might have been Mr. Nice) and opened his mouth, though he looked surprised for a moment.

'Anais-san, I'll show you two around from here, and you can go back to work.'

''Oh, yes. Thank you, Holy Dragon.

Mr. Anais. bowed his head with a peck, and trundled back down the hallway.

Then Pete scurried around and made sure no one was there before he flew fluffily in front of Jupiter's face.

''Well if you're hiding your head as hard as you can, you're not professing to be an elf, are you?''

"Yes, thanks for your concern.

Just as Elena-san wears a white hood, Jupiter also wears a large bandana loosely wrapped around her when she goes outside to cover her long ears.

According to Onii-chan, the reason for this is because 'humans and the rest' are distinguished in this country, but.......

'Elena-san also hides her face with a hood, so why do we have to sneak around just because she's a spirit or an elf?　I haven't done anything wrong and we can have a conversation like this, but I don't know what it means!

"I feel the same way.

!

I turned around to see a beautiful girl dressed in a sparkling dress as she suddenly spoke to me.

She's, as they say, the princess of this country, Princess Priscia-sama!

'Just in time. These kids want to tour the castle, do you want to go with them, Pricia?

Yes. I was just finishing up, so why don't you join us for a change of pace?

'What!　Are you sure about this?　Yay, yay!

I got an escort from the princess!

The princess laughed funny as I spread my arms out in delight.

'What's the matter?'

I hope you don't mind.

?

◇ ◇.

After touring the castle, we took a break and came to the courtyard.

I see that Jupiter-san is from an Elf village deep in the southern forest.

"Yes. "For some reason, I can't go back to the village anymore, but...

The truth is, though, that we should be a country where even those with such a reason should be able to rely on us without hesitation.

Indeed, I said earlier, "Why do I have to sneak around just because you're a spirit or an elf? The princess said she agreed with me when I said that, and she thinks that everyone should get along with each other, too.

'Since Pete and I were able to become friends, I think that even the elves can get along with us. ........I know that's a childish idealism, though.

That's not true!

!

Because the reason I'm traveling is to get Elena and her boyfriend together!　We can't have humans and other species not getting along!

Hearing my declaration, the princess's eyes glazed over.

I don't know why Pete is cringing with confusion, though.

''Satsuki-chan, you're talking like that again.... It's a good idea to get rid of the two of them as soon as possible.

The purpose of this particular Mr. Jupiter is to win me, that he is, isn't he?　

Is that right?

"No, no, no!

She's buzzing her head to the side with her face red, and then she's buzzing her head to the side, and then she's like, "Ui-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi.

And the princess smiled very happily when she saw me holding an embarrassed Jupiter in my wings from behind.

''You look like you're having some fun, Pricia.''

'Because relationships like these two are what I'm going for!　A country where every citizen is equally happy without regard to race or birth...!

But you're sure you're going to be okay with this?

'Ugugu this is it!　Because that's what it is!

I thought the princess and Pete were having a strange conversation, but Princess Priscia suddenly flew in front of me with a pion and clasped her hands tightly together.

''Do you mind if I call you Satsuki-sama?''

Oh, no.

When I answered immediately, everyone's faces froze for some reason.

"Wha-what do you mean?

It's not a good idea to be called by the princess of a country by her title, but it's a bit stifling and uncomfortable to be called by the princess of a country.

It's not a good idea to call me by my name, because it's too formal.　It's true that the princess is younger than you, but I think a softer way to say it would be better.

Uh, uh....Satsuki?

That doesn't seem quite right either.

What?

Oh, that's about right!　Well then, what should I call the princess.......how about Pricia-sama?

How could it be?　That's Pricia, isn't it?

I laughed as I patted Pricia's little head and said with a smile, "The princess looked angry and puffy.

"I'll be looking forward to working with you for a long time to come, Pricia.

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That's what happened to me.

No you're so awesome I don't know what you're talking about.

After hearing Satsuki's too messed up saga, I turned to Jupiter with a dumbfounded look on my face and looked at the distant sky with empty eyes while resting my elbows on the windowsill.

''I didn't feel alive...''

"No, really, I'm sorry about my sister...

Thus, my "plan to teach Satsuki royal manners" had reached an impasse even before it began.