Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Shinji and the others who stayed in the guest house enjoyed the cultural differences between the different worlds.
In the tatami room, which is the same as the one in the castle, they learned how comfortable it is to lie directly on the floor, and they enjoyed eating grilled river fish, which they had never seen before, as well.
”It’s possible to do this because we don’t usually enter the room with our shoes on. The grass floor (草の床) smells good, too and it’s interesting because I’ve always had an image of hard floors. Although it’s not a great view, Lila and the others finally got to see a new scene, didn’t they?”
”Yes~♪ I like this tatami floor very much. I want this floor to be used in our original world too”
Shinji is lying on the tatami mats with his back on the floor, and Lila is lying down right next to him. Her twin sisters (Lili and Lilu) also seemed to like the tatami, and were lying on the floor talking to each other.
” I really enjoyed the rice! Although rice is available over there, I especially liked the river fish which I could eat even the guts of the fish. The bitter taste goes well with sake~♡”
”That’s true. I wonder if these fish only exist in this world. I’ve never seen fish like that in the market.”
”No, I think I’ve seen a similar fish back home...?”
From the other side of Lila’s body, Emily leans against Shinji’s chest. Shinji strokes her blonde hair with his right hand as if he is playing with it, and Emily closes her eyes and nuzzles into his hand comfortably. He also strokes Lila’s hair in the same way, pulling her blonde head closer to him.
On the other side of the room, Iris is asleep, leaning against the wall. She is sleeping and sharing her visual information from her dream with Freri’s magic. Now, she is talking about something similar to the black oval hole she saw in the daytime, which is similar to the .
Iris also feels that the technique to temporarily lend magic by using the charms, which is similar to but different from acquiring magic by using magic books, is quite similar to the relationship between the Adventurer’s Cards and the special magic stones that are kept secret by the Adventurer’s Guild. She is very excited in her dream world to be able to openly investigate what she could not investigate in the original world. In addition, Freri also invites the masked white-haired girl to the dream world and prevents her from committing suicide.
While each of them is having their own way, Shinji and the others sense the presence of someone approaching.
”Sorry! Excuse me! I know it’s late at night, but Shinji-dono, may I have a word with you?”
The voice belongs to Kuroumaru, whom they recognize. Shinji, who has been separated from Emily and Lila due to their attention, leaves the room and goes to him.
”Good evening, Kuroumaru-san. It’s been a few days.”
Kuroumaru said. He was born in a rural village and rose through the ranks of war. Because of this, he is popular among those of lower status and is expected to be the leader of the rising generation. The Kuroumaru faction is a group of such people.
Garoumaru, on the other hand, was born in a castle town, and his father served in the castle. His mother’s family is one of the most prominent merchant families in the castle town. Therefore, he is well-known in the castle town and is well-received by the high-class people in the castle.
(If things go in order, Garoumaru will be the one to marry. If this is the case, I can understand his attitude toward Princess Tsubaki, though I can’t agree with it)
Seeing Shinji’s face when he hears the story, Kuroumaru also smiles bitterly. Shinji also sees the look on Kuroumaru’s face, and he can tell that Kuroumaru understands the disadvantage of what he is doing, and he is still making an effort.
”What I am doing may be a foolish act. But if I have a chance, I’ll do what I can do. Isn’t that what a man is supposed to do?”
Kuroumaru, who has been rewarded with a position at the castle, has fallen in love with Princess Tsubaki for the first time. It was a love that could never be fulfilled due to the difference in status. Therefore, he hid it in the back of his mind and served his country with sincerity. Even if the war is lost, he has no choice but to abandon his country. Still, to the end, he has fought to serve his country and Princess Tsubaki.
But then, the death of Iwao’s heir gave him a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Perhaps he will be able to fulfill his wish that should have been unfulfilled. And this was more than enough to inspire Kuroumaru. So, he somehow manages to keep gaining success and is nominated, but the last man standing is Garoumaru, the man who is whispered in the castle to be the most likely candidate for a future husband of Princess Tsubaki.
He is a man who cares for those of rank and money but is cold toward the rural areas and the poor. It is easy to see how a man who even now looks at Princess Tsubaki with disrespect would treat her if he had her.
Although Princess Tsubaki is modest, Kuroumaru feels that her love for her country is genuine. Believing that he can make his country and the woman he loves happy by winning over Princess Tsubaki, Kuroumaru will not give up and will resist until the very end.
”Yes. I’ll be cheering for you behind your back”
”Well... I’m sorry it’s so late. I’ll see you in the morning. Goodbye”
While Kuroumaru’s decision is noble, Shinji will not involve himself too deeply in the affairs of the country. Kuroumaru must have felt the same. He bowed with a smile and left the guest house.
After that, when Shinji returned to his room, he saw Emily and the others resumed drinking. Shinji joined them and enjoyed the sake and snacks of Soukai Country again.
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