CH 118

Is a housewarming party… like this? (10) – unedited

“Uwaah…… !”

My hair flutters wildly and falls down under my eyes. The Emperor’s hand had swayed the top of my peaceful hair.

Perhaps I had already gotten used to Merson, so I thought that if he put his hand on top of my head, he would stroke it affectionately. But to experience this unexpected blow…….

“It’s hard to manage my hair because I have a lot of fine hair.”

I grumbled, but the Emperor’s face seemed slightly flushed.

“It looks like you’re working for County Abitz. Is your situation difficult?”

There is a cash cow called Merson, so we’re not lacking (rather, it’s overflowing), but I felt like I had to say that because of the situation.

“Isn’t it natural for ordinary people like me?”

“You bought a lot of expensive magic tools.”

Yikes, I was caught off guard. However, an excuse flashed into my head, and I was able to not panic.

“It’s not mine. It’s an errand.”

“Is there such a thing?”

A whistle escaped the Emperor’s mouth. The gaze that had stayed on the lake soon turned to me, and a low voice penetrated my ears.

“Trentus is a country with the fewest poor people in all continents.”

“Few doesn’t mean there aren’t any. That could be me.”

The Emperor’s eyes widened. Is he laughing now? Of course, even if it’s a lie, I’m still talking about poverty with tears in my eyes, but I can’t believe that the owner of the country laughed it off.

“If you need a job, come to me. I’ll let you work as a maid in the imperial palace.”

Wow, unexpected job offer. In real life, I do the hard things that are difficult even if I don’t get to sleep.

However, getting a job in this world is a no-brainer. I’m going to return anyway, and even if I can stay here longer, I’ll have to bring Chenin. And if the matter goes well with the saint, I’ll spend the rest of my time at Sezaine. In other words, I have no business in the capital anymore!

“I appreciate your words, but I intend to go back to my hometown.”

“Ah… Isn’t Transia your hometown?”

Did I tell him such an amazing story? The Emperor asked with a bewildered look as if he had been hit by a blow.

“Yes, it is a little far away. They are clamoring for me to come down quickly, so I can’t stay long.”

“… It’s a pity.”

“Right.”

Sway-

There was a brief moment of silence so that the tickling grass could be heard loudly. It feels like the moon has fully awakened from its slumber, and the silver light has become brighter.

How long has it been? Merson must be worried.

I glanced at the Emperor from the side. Send me back now!

“Are you going back?”

Oh is he a mind-reader or what?

“Yes. It’s very late. There is someone waiting.”

“Who?”

“A doctor specializing in cerebral cortex.”

“Haha. The doctor must have good skills. I need to see the doctor too.”

“He’s in charge of me.”

“Even if I am the Emperor?”

“If he looks at someone else’s body other than mine, he’ll go blind.”

Get over it now, please! I want to go home!

The Emperor smiled and nodded his head several times.

“Okay, go ahead and go to the specialist.”

I jumped up before the Emperor could finish his sentence.

“Please give it back, my stuff.”

“I told them to put it on the carriage. It won’t be stolen, so don’t worry.”

My footsteps, which seemed to break through the gate of the palace at any moment, lost their way and wandered for a while. No, wait… A carriage?

“I can walk.”

Shit, Merson said he’d teleport me, so I have to go there!

“Even if your status is low, I cannot make a guest invited by the Emperor to walk. If you refuse, I will consider it as an insult to me.”

Oh dear, is this good intention or evil intention? Driving me crazy! However, I couldn’t come up with an excuse to refuse, and I didn’t want to fight anymore, so I just accepted it. Merson must be worried a lot anyway, so I can’t waste time here.

“Al, alright! Thank you!”

To my great regret, the Emperor escorted me to the front of the carriage. He was so slow, I felt like I was about to burst into flames!

“If you want to see my face, bring the handkerchief I gave you the other day. They will open the door without a doubt.”

“I don’t think that will happen.”

“What?”

“Of course. I’ll bring it. I’ll get going, goodbye.”

Before the Emperor continued to speak more, I climbed into the carriage and bowed my head through the open window. Goodbye.

Shortly after the carriage left, as soon as I stood in front of the inn, I jumped out like a reincarnation of Usain Bolt. I showed an extraordinary ability to run up the stairs three steps at a time, and ran so fast that my skirt fluttered uncontrollably in the windless space.

I started to see the door to the inn room I was familiar with. However, the legs that had been moving well came to a halt like a sudden brake had been applied.

I grabbed the doorknob very carefully and started turning it. Very little at 1 centimeter intervals.

He’s probably sleeping right? Please sleep!

An unusually loud creaking sound is heard as the lock is released and the wooden door begins to open. By the time I can see the inside through the gap that has slowly opened…….