104 Inspection of the second prince. (2)

Continued from Johan's viewpoint.

First, I want to know the state of the city. If possible, I want to hear about the people in the city.

But we had little freedom. It is locked in a mansion for safety and is always stuck around. Just going out to the yard will get an escort. The guards of the Vint Kingdom are by our side, but the private troops of Marshal Echo. Do you think you are being watched too much?

Although there is some danger, I thought about getting out at midnight. But before it runs, unexpected opportunities come. The inspection of the southwest forest was earlier than expected.

Philip leaves the city. There is no way to miss this opportunity.

I offered to act differently from Prince Richt and others.

He gives the ostensible reason that he is tired of his travels and plays the back of his face, saying he wants to play as much as he wants to take part in troublesome public affairs.

He seemed to be recognized as a lazy prodigal prince, and he was easily believed.

It was worthwhile to say that while Philip was nearby, "that samurai girl was cute" or "meeting was awkward to have a meeting" was uttering the silly monologue.

Nahat looked at me with a fluttering hand and smiles at me, but she pretended not to notice. It will be pursued later, but passing the information will make the mood better.

As a wise prince, do your best to keep Philip's attention.

I work as an idiot prince for collecting information.

"I'm hungry."

On the way back to the mansion, he utters himself.

"Oh, then, when you return to the mansion, we will prepare meals."

The servant whom Philip gave me responded with a slightly awkward smile.

The name is Timo. The year is thirteen or four. Eyes of the same color with soft brown curly hair and lower corners of the eyes. She is a slim boy who seems to be faint, characterized by thin freckles.

"You don't have to prepare for it. Eat lightly and go home."

"What?"

Petimo seemed impatient with my proposal. Perhaps Philip has been told to keep him in the house.

"It smells good from a while ago. Are you grilling meat at the stalls?"

"Yes, lamb skewers are a specialty .... but it's not like the royal prince!"

"Oh, do you use the seeds of the Umbelliferae plant as a spice? I heard you mix various kinds of spices, is that true?"

"Yes! @ Each store has a different formulation, so it's a real pleasure to find a delicious store ...

Petimo seems to have returned to me after shining her eyes. I dyed my face red and scratched my cheeks involuntarily.

"I was told by a merchant I knew. It's a long trip, so I want to eat something delicious and enjoy it."

Timo was convinced in the words of the joyful prodigal prince.

Well, actually, because I've come many times. By the way, it was Heinz, your master, who taught me the specialty.

"Stop the carriage in a place with few eyes"

The Guard of the Wind Kingdom nodded immediately and told him.

Timo sees me trying to get off the carriage with a confused face. He seems to be desperately trying to stop, but he can't find the word.

"Is it okay to take a short trip?"

"I'm in trouble! And it stands out ..."

"Speaking of which, yes."

Look down at your dress and nod. Aside from the white blouses and boots, the gilet and culottes on the buttons are made of fine olive cloth. The embroidery is not flashy, but complicated and precise. You can tell at a glance that it is made by a skilled craftsman.

"If I take off the gilet, will it be a little better?"

Timo looked at me as she saw the incredible things, as she took off the button and started taking off the gilet. Regardless, remove the cravat and relax the neck.

"Your Highness, please click here"

The guard gave out a brown cloak.

I'm very attentive. Or rather, isn't it usually stopping? Turning to doubt, the guards began to remove their armor without any prejudice. Apparently, she seems to come in light clothes.

Is it possible that Nahat has arranged for you in advance? What a dependable friend!

Timo gave up to stop being prepared. I'm sorry for him who tells me that it's a secret, but that's what I think. Rather, I want you to keep it secret.

"Where is a good shop. Do you have any recommendations?"

"Huh. You're right here."

"Well, let's go there."

"... There are so many people on the main street, so please don't miss it."

Timo dropped his shoulders and sighed, and I nodded with a smiling face.

While walking behind him, I casually looked around.

Brick buildings stand side by side, and the high fence surrounding the city can be seen behind. The scenery is no different from when I first came. Even those who pass by without busyness do not seem strange at first glance. However, I feel that the percentage of people with different hair and skin colors has increased considerably. Trade has become popular, and people are coming from overseas.

Speaking of which, I have read in a book that a black-skinned tribe lives in the southwest forest.

I was worried that the destruction of deforestation would have taken my place of dwelling, but are they living in the city? I haven't seen it in this city so far.

"It's there"

A line is made before Timo points. It looks like a very popular shop.

"I'll buy it, please wait for a moment."

Timo says and starts running. He looked back only once, nailed him to make sure he wasn't moving from here, and then he lined up.

Stop by the side of the road with the Guard Knight and wait quietly.

The child's voice reached my ear leaning against the wall of the house. When I looked up, I heard that it was coming through an open second floor window. A battle between a girl who pushes to go to play and a mother who accuses her. I smiled and smiled.

However, as my mother's scolding grows louder, I can't help laughing. His voice was desperate, even though he was only sulking the child's selfishness. It was as if she was begging.

"...?"

I tilt my head.

Why do you stop so desperately? At night, you can understand your worries. But now, before noon. The soldiers are rough, but there will be no debris to treat the children wildly. Heinz dislikes those people.

If so, what is the reason?

When I thought so, the first thing that came to mind was the epidemic.

Disease can easily become severe when transferred to children and the elderly.

Look around again. There were many people on the street, but no children or old people. The number of women is small and only merchants are overflowing.

"……Really"

I was thinking with my hand on my chin and came to a certain thing.

Of course, there are many foreigners, but that is not all. The city has so few people that it looks extra.

Most of the people of Grenze have bright brown hair and eyes and ivory skin. It's a familiar color in the Wind Country, but looking at this boulevard is at most half the share.

Where have the residents of the rest of the city gone?

Do you have a closed house inside the house like a parent and child on the second floor of the house behind it? Or maybe.

"A different place?"

"Thanks for waiting!"

At about the same time as muttering, Timo came back.

"Welcome home. It was bad to line up alone."

"No. They line up well, so don't bother. Please be hotter than that!"

The mutton skewer is handed.

The smell of roasted meat and spices caught my nostrils.

"Oh, it's bad if you're standing ... I'll prepare a place to sit somewhere."

"It's okay to eat skewers neatly, is it stupid?"

Enter the town and follow the town. With no hesitation, Timo was amazed.

As soon as you put it in your mouth, a unique smell comes through your nose. When chewed, a different taste from beef and pork spread in the mouth. The habit is still strong. But it is delicious.

"How about the taste?"

"Yeah, delicious. The meat here is tender."

After swallowing, Timo laughed as if relieved. Both lamb and spices are very addictive, so the likes and dislikes are clearly separated. He would have been worried that it would not fit my mouth. But sorry. Actually, I have eaten many times.

"They use young sheep. The meat of older sheep becomes more odorous, so some inhabitants of the city are not good at it."

"is that so"

I think that is delicious.

Muturing in my heart, I return.

The soldiers who drank at the bar also ate while saying that the smell was good, and those who like it would like it.

Thinking so far, I was able to do another thing.

I have never met anyone, both in the house of the frontier and in the city.

My only acquaintances in this city are Heinz's subordinates.

It's my first time to walk out of the city today, and it may be natural to not be able to meet ... but isn't it unnatural that none of the soldiers protecting the mansion have any acquaintance?

Maybe everyone is Philip's private soldier?

If so, where are Heinz's subordinates?

"After eating, let's return to the mansion."

"Oh yeah ..."

I was prompted by Timothy and replied in the sky above.

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