Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 181: The Suffering of Flora pt5
「This kingdom ............ Is it at war with the kingdom of Rubia? 」
Flora actually showed herself as someone who was oblivious to the path of the world by showing her bewildered face.
「…………. Yes, but it is only at a small battle level as we are also fighting against other kingdoms in the region. Well, it's been a common story in our kingdom. 」
The village chief looked at Flora as if observing her.
「Ah, uhm, I am not the royal lord of it ................」..
Perhaps because he felt that the village chief doubted him, he explained the fact hastily.
"I saw…………… . No wonder. With all due respect, you do look suspicious. I have some questions to ask, do you allow me to ask that question? 」
After the village chief showed a confident look, he asked Flora while looking at her.
「............. What is it? 」
「Since you are not a noble of our kingdom, why are you wandering around this rural area alone? 」
「That, I, I met a disaster in the middle of my journey ………………. 」
Flora replied while turning her gaze away with an awkward face. Because instead of believing her story, things would get more complicated if she told the truth. And above everything――,
（The kingdom of Rubia must be an ally of Bertram's kingdom. I wonder how she would react if she knew that I was the princess of Bertram kingdom who supported Rubia kingdom, the enemy of her kingdom. He's already aware of my troubles heading towards Bertram kingdom, but ………. . ）
Flora was having such anxiety. He might have to explain the fact that he was actually a big shot of Bertram kingdom if he had to explain everything. Flora could not pick the best option in this kind of situation.
"A disaster?……… . Is that why you have such a messy appearance? Since that's the case, isn't it now about the time where things will become noisy after you disappear? 」
「Ya ........................ M-Maybe so. 」
「So what's the reason why there's no waitress around you now? 」
Because of this, the village chief continued to search for more information from Flora. The reason he did so was probably because he really trusted Flora or still doubted her.
「. 」
Flora shook her head slowly.
「A-I understand. That's troublesome indeed. 」
The village head nodded with a face that did not care about Flora's situation.
"……Yes.Iya . 」
Flora dropped her shoulders in disappointment. Although he optimistically thought that he might be able to do something as long as he arrived at the human settlement, now he realized that he was in an even more troubling situation.
「Yeah, I think your best option is to consult your situation with the nobles who rule this area. Unfortunately it was something beyond what a village chief like me could do. 」
「……………. . I'll consider the idea. 」
Flora nodded as she gave an unclear answer. His skin is not very good. As expected, even Flora was aware that asking for the help of a Paladian royal noble would turn her into a political tool.
「Well, if you agree, please feel free to stay at our simple house today. Although we could not give a satisfactory welcome, at least we had a warm meal. Please decide what you will do during that time. 」
After sighing, the village chief said his intention to welcome Flora as his guest for a while. Although it was still unknown whether he was telling the truth or not, in looking at his clothes he was sure that he was at least really a noble, so it seemed like he could not treat him like there was nothing. There was also his fear of retaliation, as he had absolutely no idea about the other party.
「........... T-Thank you very much! 」
Flora showed a slightly dumbfounded face and then bowed to him. He's been moving since yesterday without eating anything. Now that she is having outdoor camping at night for the first time in her life, she is lucky to only have a roof to stay under at night.
After which, they immediately heard a loud "batan" sound from the other side of the living room where Flora and the village chief spoke.
「!!!!! ? 」
Flora's body gasped at the sound of that voice. When he turned to the entrance in a hurry, there was a herd of what looked like youths from the village above the broken door.
「Sial! 」
All the young men in the village had narrow faces. Soon, they all go "Ooh" when they see Flora, even though she's in a slightly dirty Dress.
「K-You fool, what are you doing ?! Back to your job! 」
The village chief shouted at the people in a confused voice and they all fled from the place to return to their jobs. Donner was among them.
Village chief sighs long ――,
「M-my deepest apologies. They're not polite to you. 」
He bowed to Flora with a slightly withered face. It was obvious to anyone that those people were tempted by their curiosity to glance at the figure of Flora. The village chief was worried that their actions just now might incur Flora's displeasure.
「I don't mind at all, or rather, do they do business with me? 」
Curiously Flora asked the village chief without thinking in the slightest that those people might come to see her.
「Ha ~ ………. . Well, it's not like they didn't think about it. If you want to and are OK with you, please do not care about them. Though a little off from time, will we eat? 」
The village head was confused by Flora's unearthly answer, but she immediately changed the subject because she didn't want any more trouble. Although it was still early in the morning, it was too late to be called breakfast not too early for lunch.
「Uhm, I do feel a little hungry, but can I rest for a while? I didn't sleep well so I still felt sleepy …………. . 」
「Of course, you look pale. Entiendo. I'll ask my wife to prepare a room for you 」
After which, Flora fell into a deep sleep on the bed prepared by the village chief's wife.