57 Fifty-seven. Both stubborn.

From here on out, we have a serious discussion between countries.

"Nothing. I don't want anything."

Nigel, sitting next to me, shrugs her shoulders.

"That's not how it works. We were saved by Elaine. And I owe you the help of the Virgin. It doesn't suit our doctrine to not repay anything."

"Even so...."

Nigel comes up with his arms together.

He can reach out without hesitation if there are people in trouble. Except if it is detrimental to the country, but not this time.

Perhaps this time, you really just wanted to help the Spirit. That's why I'm worried.

…………

But Philip, the Spirit King, stared into Nigel's eyes and waited for his reaction.

Apparently, no matter how much Nigel says, I'm not going to give up on this.

Nigel eventually opened her mouth.

"... in that case, will you let me continue to deal with you?

"Deal?"

"Yes, the vegetables and water here are fresh. Lynch Giham will also sell at a high price and the market will be revitalized. Of course, I'll give you the reward, and you can just sell me your surplus. What do you think?

"Hmm... I hope there's no big surprise. You can give it away for free."

"That's not how it works. I'd like to keep doing business. I'm not giving this up."

When it comes to the country, Nigel becomes stubborn.

No matter what Philip says to Nigel, he's not going to take a step back.

"Transferring water and vegetables for free is fine. It's not a lie. But does reward mean" money "that circulates among humans?

Well, that's the plan.

"We spirits don't need money. I don't have anywhere to use it. Honestly, it's like giving it away for free. Once or twice, what other spirits will say when it becomes continuous....."

"But it's not a problem, is it? I don't know what's ahead."

"That's true."

Philip puts his hand on his chin and thinks.

The eyes were the king himself, who thought of the country, contrary to his looks as a boy.

"But... it makes sense for spirits that they don't really need the money that circulates in the human world. What do you want in return for water and vegetables other than money?

Nigel asks in a gentle tone.

Philip closes his mouth and continues to reflect further.

But I thought you were gazing at me.

"That's right. Once in a while, I want you to do Elaine's cooking with the other spirits."

and mouth.

"Me?

Philip nods.

"The omelette I ate at the castle was exquisite. Shameful story, we spirits don't really have the concept of cooking."

"You mean you ate vegetables barely cooked?

Ah.

That's a waste!

Because it's such a glorious vegetable!

Of course, it would be delicious to taste it with the ingredients, but it makes me feel like it's a waste.

"If that were the case, the other spirits would be satisfied. Of course, you can adjust how often you cook. What do you think?"

"I'm fine, but is that okay?

"Enough."

Nigel's gaze.

"If you like Elaine, you'll be fine."

He told me.

... then you don't have to worry about it.

"I understand. I spent a lot of time in Lynch Guiham, and sometimes I cook in this village... or bring food."

"I see....! Great. I can't wait to eat your food again."

I heard Philip playing.

Looks like you liked the Omelette the other day. I'm honestly glad I made it.

Coming to cook also means seeing the lovely spirits in this village again.

She said that there was not much concept of cooking, and I want them to eat delicious food as well.

Well then, it's settled. Instead of you spirits giving you water and food, we give you money - and she comes to cook for you occasionally. Is this it?

"No problem. But there's only one condition-- I want you to come in between the deals for a while. No one else can be trusted."

"Okay. If you want to stop the deal on the way, you can always tell me. Of course, I'll do my best to keep the deal going."

"I understand. Thank you very much."

"Welcome."

Nigel and Philip shook hands together.

It's a historic moment.

This is the first time that humans and spirits have teamed up in this way, regardless of personal interaction.

"Still... the Prince of Lynch Giham is wonderful. It's too different from those people in that country."

"Really?

Philip agrees.

"I was wary of humans because I had a bad feeling in the kingdom... but I didn't expect to talk so quickly."

"Well, there's a lot of people among us."

I guess so. I think it's ridiculous that I've been cutting off national communications. "

Philip's cheeks were slightly flaky.

I am very concerned here.

"Um... don't you know what the kingdom is like now?

"Realm?

Philip looks at me.

"I don't know much about it. I stopped by the kingdom two months ago."

"Really...."

"But I heard only one interesting rumor. I don't know if it's true or not."

"Funny rumors?

When I asked, Philip rinsed his tea and kept doing this.

Everything seems to have broken into the realm.

"Oh... is that so?"

"You're not surprised."

Well, that's what I expected.

I can easily imagine this when I break the line.

Still... it's been a long time.

I occasionally ask Nigel about the kingdom, but he doesn't know much about it from the outside.

And if other countries know that the demons have invaded, they don't know what to do.

Given Prince Claude's character, he will try to hide it.

But one day, I get worn out.

I wonder what Prince Claude is doing now...