Chapter 416: 16 Year Old Inglis and the Highland on Distance Sea (25)

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Chapter 416: 16 Year Old Inglis and the Highland on Distance Sea (25)

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“Pardon for the intrusion!”

Leading the way, Rafinha bounded up the gangplank and onto the ship. But there wasn’t any response. Not vocally, at least.

Just as she stepped onto the ship, there stood sentries, one on each side. Their long guns were equipped with spear-like blades beneath the barrels–Bayonets if Inglis recalled correctly.

They crossed their weapons in an X shape, blocking Rafinha’s path. Still, they remained silent.

Completely concealed in full-body armor, these soldiers belonged to the Highland, led by Vilma. They were likely assigned here as surveillance and security.

“E-, excuse me...! Sorry, can we go through?!”

Even to Rafinha’s plea, the two soldiers remained silent, blocking her way.

“Is that a no...?! Then please tell us if the people who were brought here by force are still aboard...!”

Rafinha tried changing her question but was met with the same silence.

"Is it true that the girl Miss Vilma took with her earlier is the princess of Venefique...!?"

"What are your intentions towards her...!?"

To these questions, the two soldiers remained silent.

"Wouldn't it be nice if you answered at least a little...!? Hey, hey, hey!"

Still, there was no response.

It wouldn’t be weird if they shooed her away after all this ruckus, but to remain completely silent and still instead, perhaps their demeanor could be considered gentlemanly.

"Hey, Glis, what should we do...!?"

"Of course. However, standing here isn't the best place for discussion. Would you care to come inside for some tea and sweets? Everyone, please treat our guests with hospitality."

At Über’s invitation, the two soldiers opened the way.

Apparently, they were willing to listen to the owner of the ship to some extent.

Once inside the ship, the girls were led to a room resembling a reception area, where they were served tea.

The tea had a pleasant aroma and tasted exquisite, with a refined flavor.

The cookies that came with the tea were also delicious.

"This is delicious, isn't it, Rani?"

"Yes... it's delicious..."

Even as she said this, Rafinha's expression was tense, almost a scowl. The usual radiant smile she wore when enjoying something tasty was nowhere to be seen. Given the circumstances, it was understandable.

"Pardon me, but I've never heard of the Æthelstan Firm in Chararla. Where do you mainly conduct your business?"

"We primarily do business in Venefique and its southeastern allied nations. We don't often venture to Charalia, so it's understandable that you haven't heard of us."

Even to the small, six-year-old Inglis, Über responded with utmost politeness.

"You handle a lot of business from the country of Venefique, so expanding to Charalia might jeopardize your current operations... Is that right? Considering the deteriorating relations between Venefique and Charalia, making a wrong move could lead to accusations of collusion."

"Hmm...? Why do you think that?"

"A simple merchant would never abduct a princess and hand her over to the Highland. Such an action would make you a major criminal, leading to the downfall of your entire trading company. So, I thought perhaps there was internal strife in Venefique, and upon the defeat of her party, the princess was to be entrusted to the Æthelstan Firm. If you were trusted with such a task by the imperial court, you must hold the position of a purveyor to the court.”

If he held such a position, it would indeed be risky to conduct business in Charalia, which was standing in opposition to Venefique. It would be safer to maintain his loyalty to Venefique.

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