CH 262

“Fumu, I was going to ask you to take a knight with you, but if Lars, who I know well and has the ability to do so is willing to go, then I’ll be happy about it.”

“Yes. However, the person in question in Glasco territory was a student at Oblivion Academy, where I was also a teacher. Even though it’s a little, Lars-kun is also involved, so I thought he’d head there sometime soon.”

–In a round table.

Basleigh, who was sitting in one of the seats, had just reported to King Albert about her traveling companion and received his permission. She told him about Lux and what Lars wanted to do.

“I’m not a stranger to him either, so I guess I can help.”

“I’m sure he’s forgotten all about you.”

“Isn’t that terrible!? …… All joking aside, I’ve heard that Fath the thunderbolt, will be accompanying us too, so I don’t think we’ll have to worry about combat. In addition to her, Lars-kun, Makina-chan, Basleigh-chan and me. I don’t think we’ll need any companions.”

Himmel said with a smile, and Anna opened her mouth.

“The thunderbolt, huh, I’d like to go and see how she fight. Your Majesty–“

“‘Of course not.”

“That’s a quick answer …… Well, that’s fine for the combatants, but the investigators are going separately, right?”

“Yes, I’m going with Lars-kun and the others. Big brother will split up with us an investigator. We’ll leave tomorrow morning.”

“Huh!? Why am I being left out!?”

“Because I don’t like it, of course.”

“Ehhhhhhh ……”

He was heartbroken at Basleigh, who said that without holding back. The other ministers laughed at the usual scene, and Albert raised his hand to calm the situation and put an end to the conversation.

“Then, Himmel and Basleigh will go Glasco Territory. Please arrange for several of your ministers’ subordinates to go with the survey team.”

” ” “Yes, sir!” ” “

As the ministers bowed their heads in unison, the prince next to Albert, Orden, opened his mouth.

“Father, I would like to visit the Glasco territory too, but is that alright?”

“What? What is the matter so suddenly, Orden?”

“I’m interested in the fact that Lars is going, and also to see what kind of work the investigators do. I don’t get out of the castle much, so I want to see other territories and towns.”

“Fumu ……”

Orden said this without hesitation, but secretly the ministers were in a cold sweat, saying, “Please stop him, Your Majesty”. If the prince were to go to the Glasco territory, which is in turmoil, the danger would increase and it would be difficult to escort him.

Albert narrowed his eyes and thought about it, and then he told Orden.

“Umu, they’re going to the Glasco territory now to investigate. You need experience, but it is not the time. We can forgo it this time and go some other time.”

“Kuh …….”

“I don’t think you’re incompetent, but you might get in the way of their work.”

“I understand.”

“It’s just …… Basleigh.”

“Ngah ……!? What is it, sir ……? Hiccup!”

When Basleigh replies to the sudden name call with a gulp and a hiccup, Albert smiles and says.

“When you get back from Glasco territory, can you ask Lars to take Orden to one of the towns? It’s not a bad idea to travel in secret.”

“Well …… they’re busy too, so is it okay if I just have to ask?”

“Yes. Is that all right with you, Orden?”

“Yes! This is okay in itself, I guess?”

“That’s it for the meeting. Go back to your individual work!”

Albert concluded and walked out of the meeting with Orden, and the relaxed ministers patted their chests and began to talk.

“Well, as expected His Majesty. He made a great decision ……”

“You’re right, if anything happened to Prince Orden, even Basleigh would lose her head.”

“What do you think I am!? Well, I was going to raise my hand and advice him if his Majesty said he could go.”

“It’s great that you can do that, Basleigh …… Himmel, I’ll send some of my people to you too.”

“Yeah, that’d be great. So, Basleigh-chan, please take care of me starting tomorrow.”

“…… Yeah!”

“I’ll go now then. Good luck with the investigation of the Treant.”

When Himmel and Anna left to talk to the investigators, Basleigh also left the castle. The time was past noon. She already asked the vice minister to take care of tomorrow’s work, so she turned to go home, thinking that it would be okay if she went straight home.

“…… Now then, it’s not a good plan to work with an investigator.”

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“Is it okay to look like this?”

“You’ve converted the area under the chair in the back of the truck into a luggage storage area, as expected of you, Lars.”

“Thank you. I’m sure anyone could come up with something like this.”

“♪”

When we returned from shopping, we immediately started packing and had just finished remodeling the carriage. There were four of us traveling, so we needed food for the road, a change of clothes for the next few days, and some equipment, so we thought we could increase the capacity a bit, and made a space under the sofa-like chair to make it look like a stool.

As I was wiping off my sweat, I heard Makina’s voice from outside.

“It’s getting a little late, but let’s have lunch! I know it’s not as good as Lars’, but I made some scrambled eggs topped with sausage slices.”

When we got out of the carriage, Makina had prepared sandwiches, scrambled eggs, and onion soup on a table in the garden.

“That’s enough. Is water enough for Sephiro?”

“♪”

“Fufu, it sounds like it’s okay. Can’t he get some orange juice or something to nourish him? Would you like some?”

“!”

Sephiro nodded his head, as if he was interested. Then Makina poured orange juice into a large bowl and placed it on the table.

“Here’s the table.”

She sets him down on the table, slips out a branch, and dips it into the orange juice.

“!!”

“Wah!?”

Sephiro dipped his body into the bowl and leaned his back against it as if it were a bath.

“♪♪”

“Wow, the flowers are in full bloom.”

“Did he like it so much? I’ll have to bring some orange juice then.”

“!”

We laughed out loud when we saw Sephiro raise the branch as if to say please. Just when we were about to eat lunch–

“I’m back!”

“Huh, Basleigh-sensei, you’re early?”

“I returned home because the meeting is over and everything has been decided. Oh, it’s alright. I’ve left the work to the vice minister, so don’t worry”

“I haven’t said anything yet, but it’s nice of you to guess. So when do we leave?”

I asked as I put a sandwich into my mouth, to which Basleigh-sensei replied with a straight face.

“Right now.”

“What? No, isn’t that too urgent?”

“Right now.”

“What about Himmel-san and the others ……?”

“There’s no problem! Let’s pack up and get going!”

“Eeeehhhhhhhh ……?”

Basleigh-sensei declared loudly. The sooner the better, but I wanted to ask her something, though ……

Alright, we’re departing!

Thank you for reading!

[Afterword Theater]

“Well, well, what are Basleigh’s intentions ……?”

Look forward to it, I guess.