CH 89

'Deanna, you look very good i "

"Yes, it suits you very well.'

'...... is that right?　I'm not sure I understand myself since I'm not used to wearing such clothes. Thank you.'

Deanna looked a little embarrassed as she responded to the praise she received from me and Ellen as we walked through the town.

After we moved from the mansion of Marein Kondroy, we had a discussion, a meeting to reflect on what we had done.

I will never forget what Deanna said to me at the discussion.

After that, we went back to the town again to get Deanna's clothes ready.

Two monsters were also accompanying us, but they were of the same size and shape as a "cat" itself, so there was no problem.

While I was thinking that I needed to do something about her clothes, I noticed a store nearby.

The store had a lot of Japanese and Western clothing, so I bought Deanna an outfit for Renalute with hakama and boots because it was a good opportunity for her.

She is now wearing a hakama , and her hair is tied back with a hair clip.

At that moment, we heard a voice calling us from behind.

"Hah...hah ...... Tia-sama , thank God, I caught up with you."

.....".‼ Chris, are you all right⁉ Something still happening in Marein's mansion. ......⁉"

Chris, breathing on her shoulder, must have rushed back to the town from Marein's mansion.

Chris said as he caught his breath.

"No, it's all right at Marein's mansion since the Royal Army, Princess Fara, and Ms. Asuna are talking to each other. It seems that all the thugs have been caught in a noose. Just ......."

"Just?　What's wrong?"

Chris said, looking a little grim.

"I heard that only Marein Kondroy has not been caught. It seems that the steward of the mansion has already been murdered by someone ......."

"I see. ......"　What's wrong?"

Chris said, looking a little grim.

I heard that only Marein Kondroy has not been caught. It seems that the steward of the mansion has already been murdered by someone ......."

I see. ......

Hasn't Marein been captured?

He was also linked to Norris.

Perhaps he had made preparations in advance, such as hidden passages and such.

When I showed a slight thoughtful look, Chris' stern expression changed to a doubtful one and she muttered,

"But it's odd, isn't it ......?"

'...... strange, is something on your mind, ......?"

'No, I heard that where the butler had passed away, there was a "red windmill", a national toy of whatever country it is. You could hear the biggest, strongest-looking soldier who saw it muttering, '...... I'm sorry for what you're going through ....... Besides, the soldier didn't seem that concerned about Marein's whereabouts. ......"

"I see."

If we put together what Chris said, there must be some connection between the Royal Army and the person who murdered Marein's butler.

The "red windmill" is likely to contain some kind of code word.

From what Chris heard the soldier say, Marein may no longer alive in this world.

Even if he were alive, he may never be able to see the light of day again.

As I was thinking this after hearing Chris' words, a question came to mind.

Why was Norris left unchecked when that many organizations existed?　

I was pondering that not much time must have passed since the Norris fiasco, when Ellen spoke to me in a small voice.

'Tia-sama,...... Chris , you know that, uh, Tia-sama's identity, that he is a boy, right?"

'......Right ''

'". Then I'm the only one who didn't know.""

Ellen heard reply and gave a small laugh.

I was a little miffed at that.

I had intended to keep it a secret until I met her as "Rid," but Deanna had slipped up and called me "Rid."

Now that my name was known, it was no longer possible for Ellen to pretend that "Tia" was a different person.

I had no choice but to explain my true identity.

Ellen was surprised and taken aback at that time.

"..... so you were a cute boy, not a ...... cute girl."

'It sounds like a word that could mean something different, and it does. But I don't want you to be a cute boy. ......"

I then explained to Ellen how I came to dress up as a woman, and she struggled to hold back her laughter

Chris saw that I was miffed by the Ellen's conversation and approached me.

'"By the way, Deanna, you have changed your clothes. The Renalute attire suits you very well."

'Thank you. I had to have Tia-sama buy me a new outfit since my clothes were torn to shreds at the Marein mansion.

Deanna bowed to me as she bashfully said,

Chris, who had been watching her, asked me a question in my ear.

"......Why didn't you change your clothes as well, Tia-sama?　Even though it was Renalute's clothes, I don't think there would have been any problem returning to the guest house if it was for a change of disguise. ......"

"Ugh,...... there are circumstances to that,......."

Actually, Chris was right, I had tried to buy and change my own outfit as well.

But Deanna had pointed out to me that I had to change my clothes.

"I'm sure that if Princess Fara saw you back at the castle after changing your clothes, she would be very sad. Please consider the feelings of Princess Fara."

"...Yes, that's right."

It was certainly true.

In her own way, Fara had thought hard about it.

It would still be good if she was still here and changed her clothes after consulting with me.

But to change without saying anything might make her sad, as Deanna said.

I made a difficult decision and decided to keep my clothes as they were.

However, I bought clothes from Renalute so that I can disguise myself from next day onward.

I asked the shopkeeper to deliver the clothing I had purchased to " Rid Bardia," the guest house.

I also bought Mel's clothes and a comb for Mother.

I am sure she will be pleased.

After hearing my story, Chris looked at me with a slightly pitying look and said,

'It sounds like you're going through a lot of trouble .......'"

'Well, ...... more importantly, what's wrong with Chris?'

I replied to her, remembering that I had not yet asked her why Chris had followed us.

"Oh, right ," and she coughed and then told me why.

'...... actually, I found a good place to buy 'medicinal herbs' that Tia-sama had asked me about, and I was wondering if you would join me.'

"Really⁉ Good, I was just about to go check it out. Thank you for your help".

I replied to her words with a big smile.

I was so happy to hear that.

"I'm going to go back to the store now,"

I see. Well, please give my best regards to Alex. I'll send an errand for you tomorrow if you want."

"I understand, Alex and I will be waiting for you."

After hearing my reply, she smiled wickedly and said,

'Oh, yes, yes. I'll keep Alex in the dark about Tia-sama's identity, so please don't worry.'

"Thank you. ......"

After hearing my reply, Ellen ran off in the direction of her store with a mischievous smile on her face.

I looked at Ellen's back with an indescribable look on my face at her words.

Deanna and Chris, who were watching me, were shaking their heads and laughing.

I was miffed at the two of them and said to them,

"...... I'm going to go now. Chris, please show me the way."

"Yes, I understand. Tia-sama!'

Chris started to lead us.

The two monsters were still following me as I followed along behind .

I followed Chris, wondering how far  monsters were going to follow me.

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