Chapter 76: The people gathered

Chapter 76: The people gathered

“Everyone, this is the 『Blue Horizon』 where we will be staying. We have reserved two triple rooms and one quadruple room. Please make your own arrangements. We will return to the City of Rune the day after the end of the Port Opening Festival ten days later and will depart at 9 am, so please feel free to spend your time until then.”

Ugo, who was the manager of the merchant group, announced before he brought his fellow merchants away and immediately went on to the business talks.

“So we will take the two triple rooms and Niles and party will take the quadruple room.”

“Yes, that’s okay.”

“Okay. See everyone again in ten days.”

Then, 『Coffee Maker』 approached the reception desk of 『Blue Horizon』.

“I’m glad we arrived without incident.”

Upon entering the room, Etho exhaled loudly.

It was the first escort request for the four people from Room 10, so they were a little tense for the two days.

Of course, Ryo was no exception and felt a little tired.

“For the time being, why don’t we take a walk outside while looking for something to eat?”

Following Niles’ suggestion, they decided to go out to eat.

The whole city was lively as the Port Opening Festival would start the day after tomorrow.

Stalls lined up not only the main street but also at the back alley, where there was only a single lane.

The four of them strolled as they bought and ate among those stalls.

“This is ... indeed fish and chips. It’s delicious ...”

Next to Ryo trembling with emotion,

“I can’t believe it ... this is Devilfish’s leg ...”

Etho was enjoying charcoal-grilled octopus tentacles.

“This croquette is delicious with ground shrimp in it.”

While Amon was enjoying a croquette,

“This Mini Kraken is also addictive with its sweet sauce.”

Niles was glowing with satisfaction with grilled squids in both hands.

In the end, that night, the four from Room 10 filled their stomachs with food and drink from the open-air stalls without entering any restaurants.

The next day.

“Your Highness, welcome home.”

When she retired to the room she was assigned to, Fiona jumped straight into the bed.

“Your Highness, that is improper.”

Her adjutant Marie quickly cautioned her.

During this journey, Marie took on the role of a maid.

She was a talented person who could handle acting as both the adjutant in the army and the maid of the princess without any problems.

“Marie ... I’m tired.”

“Yes, I can tell without you saying that because you are exuding the feeling of exhaustion with your whole body.”

While replying, she raised Fiona’s body and took off her dress.

“I’m glad Konrad-oniisama told me that I should retire early ... After all, that kind of place is not suitable for me. The division commander’s office is tens of thousands of times better.”

Fiona changed into her casual clothes with a sigh.

Normally, the maid would also help when wearing the loungewear, but Fiona only found it a hassle since she had always been in the army and did most of the tasks herself.

“His Highness Konrad has always been kind to Fiona.”

“Yes, Konrad-oniisama is kind, but I don’t think this is the only reason. I am just a hindrance when I’m there.”

“No way! How could you be a hindrance!”

Marie retorted unintentionally.

“Yes, I am not well versed enough in conversation. This delegation, I carry the name of the 『Imperial House』 along with my brother. In other words, I am also the representative of the delegation. If I say something detrimental ... it would be a hassle to resolve it so he thought of letting me leave first.”

“I see. Konrad-sama thought up to that point ...”

“Really. We only have a three years age gap but ... he’s amazing.”

Fiona shook her head a little.

“Fiona-sama is unrivaled in sword and magic!”

Marie encouraged her beloved superior, Fiona.

“It’s also interesting how my redeeming features are the sword and magic as a woman.”

Fiona laughed when she said that.