CH 224

“Princess Lily! You are here early.”

Apparently the people that exited what looks like a border checkpoint are soldiers from our own country, the Kingdom of Kalzart.

Among the lined up soldiers, an older man that appears to be the one responsible here steps forward and greets Princess Lily.

“Barosso. It’s been a while. Any changes?”

“Yes! The earlier tremor shook us a little, but all that happened was that a few careless people fell. Is that Master Rust, the famous alchemist that saved our country and controls a dragon?”

After greeting Princess Lily, Barosso walks towards me. As I step down from Seilook’s mouth, I straighten my back and wait for him.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Master Rust. Please look after Princess Lilienthal. She may be a reckless person who tends to wander off without so much as an escort, but she is devoted to her duties as a member of royalty and an honest person at heart.”

“Hey, Barosso!”

“Likewise, Mister Barosso. We will do everything in our power to see that Princess Lily is well taken care of.”

That’s a pretty troubling thing he’s asking of us, but there’s no way I can say that.

I thought about this before, but Princess Lily seems very popular among soldiers. I guess her popularity and accomplishments match her nickname of sword princess.

Princess Lily then casually introduces Taula with a light glare in her eyes.

“This is Miss Taula, a knight of the goddess Araysla.”

“Your exploits in the capital are known even out here, Miss Taula. It’s an honor to meet you. Are you headed to Sototo?”

“It was requested by Master Rust, who I offered my sword to.”

Answers Taula while touching the sword on her waist with her left hand.

“Very well. This goes without saying, but Sototo worships a male deity. Watch yourself.”

“Thank you for the advice.”

Taula responds with a serious tone. There is no trace left of how drowsy she was before.

Barosso’s words remind me of the strife that happened before between our country and Sototo over religion.

Taula came along because I asked her. As I watch their back and forth, I think about how I have to pay attention to her too.

“Barosso, I brought this.”

Princess Lily says as she takes a small bag out of the luggage Seilook is carrying, and hands it to Barosso.

“Ah, thank you… These are kagero mark magic crystals! Thank you very much. We were finally able to acquire them again recently, but we still don’t have enough. This will be a big help.”

“Yes.”

Barosso is very happy as he looks inside the expanded bag. Princess Lily looks satisfied too. Apparently she brought them from Habbafulton as a gift.

I look at her smug face, as I think about how she’s actually capable of being thoughtful like that too.

“Well then everyone, let us take care of the formalities so you can leave the country. This way.”

It seems our greetings are over, and we step inside the border checkpoint building.