Plain Girl Hero of Darkness
Battle Under Dress - (3)

Capital of the Fizz Kingdom, Leticia Castle

Two weeks had passed since the Sun Knight stopped the pursuit by the First Army and retreated to Fort Kiel.

The Second Army rebuilt a solid defensive line, while the First Army and Olivia returned to the capital triumphantly. The streets were filled with citizens who greeted them with a joyous mood. The soldiers took a long time to get into Leticia Castle.

The dizzy Olivia pounced straight to her bed as soon as she reached the room Neinhart had reserved for her.

(This bed is very soft and soft! And it smells like the sun. I'm tired today, so I'm going to sleep now.)

Olivia who buried her head on her pillow had just thought about it when a knock came from her door. After giving the visitor permission to enter, Claudia walked in with a bright smile. This sets off an alarm in Olivia's brain. From her experience, Claudia brought bad news in such a situation.

“Major, the weather is good today!”

“But I think overcast..”

Olivia replied while looking at the overcast sky outside. But happy Claudia said: “My heart is bright!”

Her response increased Olivia's vigilance.

“... So, what brings you here? If it's not urgent, can you wait until later? Somehow, I really want to sleep.”

He didn't have to worry about anything in his dreams. Olivia hides under the covers, but is dragged away by Claudia. Olivia hides under her blanket again, refusing to give up.

After struggling hard with the blanket, Claudia finally took off Olivia's blanket.

“Hah, huh... Stop that!”

Claudia regulated her breathing, and combed her messy hair.

"That's my word."

"-What did you just say?"

"No, I didn't say anything."

Olivia shook her head. There was no point in opposing Claudia, so retracting her words was the best choice.

“Yeah.. After all, now is not the time to sleep. I brought you some good news, Major.”

However, Olivia felt she would only bring bad news. The so-called good news from Claudia was never good.

Olivia still remembers being forced to wear a dress that (of her size) did not suit her, and attending an awards ceremony that she disliked.

In the end, the dress was well-adjusted after the award ceremony ended. As she returned it to Claudia, Claudia said: "I can't wear it anymore, so keep it." For some reason, Claudia smiled mockingly at herself.

“... Then let's listen."

Olivia reluctantly allows Claudia to continue, and Claudia's smile deepens:

“Fufu, you will be surprised. When King Alphonse learns of Major's exploits, he wants to meet you no matter what. It's a great honor."

Claudia clearly showed the respect she felt, and was about to dance. Olivia would probably be that happy too if Claudia left her room right now.

"Uhuk. Claudia, I think I have the flu. It would be bad if the King caught it, so I'll give him permission—"

"You can only eat porridge for your flu to subside."

Claudia's smile was gone, replaced by a cold expression. Porridge every day, so terrible that Olivia's face looked very sick.

“—I'll go, because I'm not sick. It's just my imagination."

Olivia shows how energetic she is, and tries to fake everything with a silly smile.

"All right then."

(Sigh.. If I had known, I would have run away when I saw Claudia's smile. I'm really unlucky today.)

It's too late for regrets now. As he thought, this was not good news at all. Claudia was the same as always, obsessed with honor and so on.

(Honor cannot be eaten ... I don't understand.)

Olivia is not interested in meeting the King. He felt that it was not important at all, but if he said that out loud, Claudia would definitely turn into a demon. It would be scary, so Olivia would never say that.

Even so, Olivia needs to tell Claudia that she doesn't care about honor.

"Claudia, as I said before, instead of honor—"

“You prefer books and good food, right?”

Claudia smiled with satisfaction. The surprised Olivia nodded, and Claudia declared triumphantly after a throb:

“After your meeting with King Alphonse, there will be a victory party in the palace. Although there are no books, but you can eat all the good food you want."

“M-Eat as much as I want?”

It was very tempting, and Olivia leaned closer to Claudia.

"Koki Raja — royal chef will prepare a sumptuous meal at the King's command."

“Royal chef... Oh! People who travel to bring justice to the world and serve delicious food to others, right !?”

“Bring justice to the world?”

Seeing Claudia confused, Olivia told me about a book called 《Former Royal Chef Started the Journey of Bringing Justice to Dunia》 that she read when she was young.

A long time ago, a royal chef concerned about the state's condition left the palace, and brought justice to the criminal with a Cutting knife on his waist. He also treated the afflicted citizens with delicious food.

That was why Olivia admired the royal chefs, and started cooking with her sword for quite some time. Z who happened to see him do that was confused by him.

"Major, the royal chef doesn't deal with evil villains or cook for the citizens. And they can't even leave the palace for too long so as not to travel."

“Claudia, do you mean that no royal chef has traveled to bring justice to the world? There's gotta. Because the book's closing says it's real."

Olivia objected, pouting her lips as if she was imitating a blood curdling bird. Claudia felt uneasy, and decided to express her opinion:

“It's hard for me to say this, Major.The author may be joking when he writes his closing words. Major, like the fairy Comet you love so much, the book is also a work of fiction."

Claudia said while looking into the distance. Olivia was very disappointed when she heard that. It's another better thing he doesn't know.

Leticia Castle, Audience Hall

(King hasn't come ~? I hope they can finish it quickly.)

Olivia, who was at Audience Hall, was holding her back for the umpteenth time now, and there was still no sign of Alphonse. He was so bored that he started humming quietly, and the door in the deepest part of the hall finally opened.

In between the busy footsteps, Olivia felt one person sitting on the throne. By the way, Claudia had stressed many times that she could not raise her head before the King spoke. Thanks to that, Olivia is now good friends with the floor.

“Olivia Valedstorm. Lift your head up."

Olivia raised her head as requested while sighing.

(That's King?)

The King before him looked very different from the King he saw in the picture book. The thin and weak man looked surprised upon seeing Olivia. The only impressive thing about him was his luxurious clothes and shiny crown.

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