Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 85: Meeting a Hero

You want to meet the hero ……. . Our kingdom 」

The comfortable voice of Liselotte soprano resounded within the quiet living room.

"Yes nih . Right"

Rio confirmed with a pleasant voice to hear.

「....... Forgive me for being disrespectful but, may I know why you want to meet hero hero

Liselotte asked that question after a short pause.

Empress Hundred Million (Sumeragi Satsuki) ―― hero who recently appeared in Galwark kingdom, she is the VIP of this kingdom.

Even if an unknown ordinary person said that he wanted to meet her, he was naturally not someone you could meet easily.

Does the person in front of me have some kind of business with her?, Liselotte narrowed her eyes as she tried to understand her true intentions.

「That's because there's something I want to tell her when we meet」

Rio replied as he stared straight into Liselotte eyes.

「May you allow me to hear something it」

From his voice, gestures, and expression, he did not lie.

After judging that, Liselotte asked Rio.

But, Rio shook his head.

「Sorry but, I can't say account details about something that. Well, half of the reason is something similar to pleasure trip out of curiosity 」

So he answered.

Liselotte narrowed her eyes as she remained silent for a while.

「……. With my conclusion, is it possible to introduce Haruto-sama to hero-sama 」

When his eyes opened again, after putting on a very serious expression, he said that solemnly.

But, it was followed by a disturbing expression and,

「But, I deeply apologize for this, from my standing, I cannot allow someone of unknown origin to meet hero-sama」

Liselotte added those words.

Right now he barely knew anything about Rio.

He somehow knew his outer nature. He heard that he was born in a neighboring country.

But, what kind of life Rio experienced, which country and organization he belonged to, what kind of path he went through in the past, what kind of path he went through, is he has no problem in relation to the person behind――.

Liselotte doesn't know anything about this kind of information regarding Rio's personal history.

Their relationship was too shallow for him to know such a thing.

From his speech and mannerisms, he could not think that someone so cultured was an ordinary person, from his fight against ghosts, he knew that there was a knight in that place who was proud of being strong enough to escape barefoot *. [TB *: not very clear about this line- , ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ 。。]

This kind of skill was completely absent in a random mere commoner.

That's why, despite questioning whether Rio is a [noble] noble, it can't help to let it be just as approximate because Rio has too many mysteries.

Of course, as a person, Liselotte has a feeling that she can trust Rio.

But, he couldn't believe it as easily as the noble of Galwark kingdom.

For example, if something happened to Satsuki when she let them meet, the question would lie in Liselotte credibility because her actions brought harm to the national interest.

Section 2

Rio said that he has something to tell Satsuki.

If she thought normally, it would be very difficult for there to be something like Satsuki emerging from another world, what kind of talk Rio wanted to convey to Satsuki.

If he has any other intentions other than just to talk to Satsuki――

Galwark Kingdom had announced the existence of the hero just a few days ago but, that existence was an open secret until then.

That's why even if you meet someone from another country, as long as that person has good ears, there are situations that are not too difficult to know that there are heroes in Galwark kingdom.

For example, if Rio belonged to another country and he was planning to kill Satsuki, or if the murder was not his intention but just to spy on her, he was unable to bring Rio to meet Satsuki.

Liselotte had already considered that far in just a few moments.

「I think it's reasonable」 [Rio]

Rio replied with the same words as her.

「Stay, even I don't want to hurt the hero of Galwark kingdom. If you insist, I don't even mind to chat with him by being restricted in jail 」[Rio again]

Looking directly into Liselotte eyes and then, Rio added other words.

It seems like this statement is because he understands what I am worried about. In short, it is an indirect attraction that he is honest……

As she thought like that, Liselotte caught Rio line of sight from the front.

After she looked at him like that, she caught a glimpse of his wry smile.

A while later, he let out a short sigh and,

「I have no choice but to trust you if you go that far. Entiendo. Although to make the two of you meet in person is a little difficult, I will introduce the two of you 」

So Liselotte told him.

Assuming that Rio was a spy, he could not and did not even mean to gain his trust by deliberately attracting his attention by coming out of his concealment.

But, even if he moved that far, the danger of him being a spy or a murderer might be low.

By weighing on the scale about her matters of gratitude for the other day and those minor dangers, Liselotte decided to put her trust in Rio.

「Are you really okay with that」

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Rio asked with an expression as if his decision was a little unexpected.

"Yes nih . The debut party of the hero-sama will soon be held in the royal capital of Galwark. Although I hope that many domestic nobles and of course the nobles of other countries will be invited, I can use my authority to invite foreign guests to the place. Although this is not a private meeting, what do you think about it 」

「That's the best thing I could ask for. My deepest thanks for your proposal 」

Rio lowered his head respectfully at Liselotte offer.

「Then I will obey him. Then, we should do with this kind of arrangement. It is scheduled only one month later, although it has been decided that you will accompany me, do you have any questions 」

Section 3

Rio showed a hint of resentment at the question that came from Liselotte and then,

「Of course. Well, then, there's something I want to confirm. As we moved until arriving at the capital, would I be accompanied by Liselotte-sama 」

After throwing that question to Liselotte.

"Religion . Should I not set it like that if it is not convenient for you 」

「Of course. Please help me in that case 」

After that, they made a confirmation on some matters and then, the talks turned to the topic with respect to the supply of liquor.

「Two times in one year. With that, I will only bring the decided amount required towards where Liselotte-sama is, what about the one we decided yesterday, the contract extension within a period of one year, in case we renew the contract, it will be applied by both parties involved six months before the term of the sentence. As from me, I will not supply liquor to others of the same profession 」

Since there was already an enhanced contract model, he presented the conditions including confirmation of its meaning.

"Yes nih . Since there was also a season for producing liquor, the conditions were excellent. Do you really not need our help related to transportation 」

The price is the price therefore, although the requested item becomes a fairly small amount of liquor, it may require a coach for transportation.

Regarding trainers, looking at the costs with respect to having to for the maintenance of horses or keeping a trainer, unless they are traders, the number of people who have a personal trainer is quite small.

Therefore, even though Liselotte offered to provide the coach including the driver in terms of transportation, Rio declined her offer.

"Yes nih . No problem with that. Despite seeing that this contract has entered the settlement stage, you may want to clarify my means of transportation. Even so, if possible I don't want to talk about it with the exception of Liselotte-sama at this point in time .... 」.

When she said that to him, Rio sent a fleeting glance to Natalie and Aria who were keeping their silence inside the room.

Even if he obeyed the rules of secrecy, it would be mistrust if he went too far.

In order to gain the trust of Liselotte, there might be a need to bring out as much information as possible to the extent that it would not hinder her.

But, since the item box that Rio owned might attract unnecessary intentions from unwanted people if it was known to the public, just in case he told someone about it, it would be worth it, it was desirable for someone he decided to trust.

For that reason, what he would tell in this occasion should be restricted to Liselotte.

"…… I see . Aria, Natalie, please leave room for a minute 」

Liselotte said that as she showed an attitude of thinking about something with her hand on her chin.

It was a very risky act to hold a meeting with just the two of them behind closed doors without leaving the guards.

Therefore, even though Aria and Natalie were a little surprised,

「Of course. We will stand in front of room 」

Saying so, they lowered their heads and then went to the other side of the door.

「Thank you my deepest to hear my request」

Section 4

Rio bowed lightly as he thanked her.

「It makes sense. But, will I hear the reason you immediately hide the transportation means

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「Of course. I have possession of an artifact called the time and space warehouse [Item Box]. If I had to explain it in short words, it was a temporary luggage, an item that could store or store something in a subspace that was like an isolated space

Staring sharply into Liselotte eyes as she said that.

「Subspace that you can use to store ..... Your Baggage Viewed from the story earlier, baggage, is it possible to store it without letting it rot」

"Yes, that's right"

Even Liselotte was clearly shocked by that information.

If that was true, if it came from a merchant, it was an item that he would die to obtain.

He only heard it was a fake tool but, there was no need for Rio to lie in this kind of situation.

「Will you let me see it in person」

「Naturally. In that case, in a situation like this, let's grab the items stored in this place. 『Release (Discharge)』 」

After Rio recited the aria to summon the item box, a mini vortex formed on the office desk, a plate with chocolate pieces into bite size appeared on it.

Liselotte looked at the situation intently without being able to hide her astonishment.

「I-it looks like it's the real one right」

「Yes, if you don't mind please enjoy this. This is a homemade namachoco *. Although I do not know if it is suitable for your palate 」[TL *: Mix of chocolate, cream and liquor, blablabla]

Rio ate the cold and cold namachoco with a fork that came along with the plate and served it to Liselotte.

「Then, I have to try the right one. …… I-This is 」

After nervously stuffing the namachoco into her mouth, Liselotte eyes opened wide in surprise.

「. The aroma that filled my whole mouth 」

Liselotte said her honest impression while showing her natural smile.

「By my pleasure suitable for your tongue」

A confectionary recipe was something he received his teachings from the high fairy girl, Oufia in the seirei no tami village.

she received extremely high reviews from Aki and Celia when she managed to be with Miharu a while ago, the ones she took now were the ones saved from that time.

「I will read『 Charge (Storage) 』when I want to save it」

After saying that, a vortex appeared as if swallowing a plate and the plate suddenly disappeared.

"AH……"

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Section 5

Liselotte let out a disappointed voice when she saw her chocolate disappear.

Rio unintentionally let out a laugh seeing him like that.

「『 Release (Discharge) 』」

Rio recited the aria again and then, the chocolate on the plate appeared again on the table.

「Please enjoy it by all means」

Rio presented the chocolate again to Liselotte.

「T-Thank you very much」

Liselotte said her thanks while blushing into her ears.

Although he skillfully hid it, his eyes shone with happiness.

Rio picked up the chocolate for easy mental eating and, Liselotte also started to stretch out her hands.

「The sweetness that is still attached is so irresistible」

Liselotte loosened her beautiful face as she enjoyed the chocolate taste in her mouth.

Rio smiled kindly towards her reaction.

☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★

「I know where Satsuki-san」 is

After finishing his meeting with Liselotte and returning to his house, Rio informed Satsuki's confirmed location to Miharu and co.

The four Masato, Aki, Miharu and, Rio are sitting on the living room sofa.

"That's true"

The faces of Miharu and co suddenly turned bright with "Pa".

"Yes nih . Should I say as expected, it looks like he became a hero. He lives in the royal palace of Galwark kingdom 」

And, Rio told them what kind of place Satsuki was at the moment.

「Hero yes .... Sounds good」.

Masato muttered inwardly with an atmosphere of longing to be called a hero.

Perhaps because he was still at that age, he had an unconditional longing for this kind of existence.

Although, to Rio, he was not the slightest bit envious of imagining standing on top of his position, he couldn't help but feel that it was an extremely troublesome position.

「You're just a bad boy right

Aki sighed as if deeply grieving for it.

「Why can't I. I mean, nee-chan was a kid too, right 」

Section 6

Masato denied while pouting at him.

Seeing the two of them acting normal, their faces were as bright as ever.

From the fact that a month had been here since the demons raided this place, they were absorbed by learning pole art, swordsmanship and language by secluding themselves in this place, it seemed that they could finally be relieved by the unexpected good news.

Miharu too looked at the two of them happily.

「Please wait a minute」

Exactly like that when the playful habit between the two of them was about to happen, Rio interrupted their words.

"Ah yes . I'm sorry"

"sorry"

Aki and Masato apologized as if embarrassed by their actions.

Rio told them that it was not a problem with slightly shaking his head and,

「Seeing that we already know her whereabouts, I want everyone to meet Satsuki as soon as possible but ……. We could not meet him easily when we saw him standing. Do you understand at this point 」

「N? ⁇ Isn't it okay if we just meet him in a normal way It should be fine if we just explain our situation to the gatekeeper right 」

Masato asked that while tilting his head.

「………. . I wonder, will it be that simple 」

After which, Miharu muttered the matter.

「Although I will not say that it is impossible, or rather I think that factors like gambling are too strong. The risk is also high 」

So Rio pointed to his disapproval.

Don't say anything to Miharu and co, even for Rio who has lived a long time in this world, his position is no different from that of an ordinary person in Galwark kingdom.

When people like this say that they want to meet Satsuki, a simple audience with Satsuki who lives in the royal capital as a guest house may never come true.

"Risk"

Masato asked him.

「It's something like everyone with magical powers that is pretty much used and protected as a country witch. If you think of the worst case, you will all be held hostage as insurance to make Satsuki-san obey the king order 」

「……」

Miharu and co showed a stiff face at the sharpness of Rio's explanation.

The magical power of Miharu and co is unmatched by the human tribe living in this world, their utility value is very high even just by training them as magicians.

Even based on the point of their relationship with Satsuki who is a hero, though they may not be forced to a dangerous place where they will die easily, he said, some people might try to use Miharu and co in the power struggle between nobles and nobles.

When thinking about that, even if they can meet normally, he is unable to take Miharu and co to suddenly go to Satsuki's place.

「No matter how you see it, we ....... Can't do an action like this correctly」

Section 7

Aki asked in a timid voice.

「I want to know about it. That is because there is no such thing as recognizing human rights in this world. It doesn't even have a system to keep those in authority for the benefit of the masses. That's why as long as you have the power, you can do whatever you like to the weak. The gathering place of influential people is very narrow and a difficult place to live in 」

Smiling as if annoyed by him, Rio replied to him in a manner as if reprimanding him.

Aki gulped when the matter that was said to her was not a matter of jokingly transmitted.

「Nah, talks after this is the problem」

Rio cut the story after seeing Aki and comrades.

「The truth is, it seems that there will be a hero debut party in the royal palace of Galwark kingdom one month later. It's been arranged for me to accept the invitation to this party but ... 」.

After arriving up to that point, Rio paused for a moment as he took a short breath.

「I will come and approach to chat when I meet Satsuki-san at that place. And then, I will think of a way to make everyone able to meet Satsuki-san if possible, but, I wonder if everyone is fine by sitting at home 」

As expected, doing something like inviting a group of unknown commoners to Satsuki's debut party was impossible even with someone from Liselotte bloodline, the only one who can attend the party is Rio.

Although they had no choice but to learn manners and various other things when it came to them attending this kind of evening party, other than Rio who attended the school for the nobles, Miharu and co knew nothing about this kind of behavior.

It might not be a good idea to take them to this kind of arrogant night party with their knowledge that is impossible for the current situation.

「That's natural, is it necessary to say it. In the end it will turn out to be us who are increasingly pressing the problem on Haruto-san ..

Miharu's bowing deeply to Rio with a grateful expression.

This was obviously a foolish plan to meet with Satsuki by creating a smooth situation only for Miharu and co, she was unable to do that even if it was just living in honesty like this.

Let alone returning their favor, with the accumulation in one person, it felt inexcusable, and annoying *. [TL 、 ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ 。。。。。]

「Something like that is not a problem, tahu」

Rio was pouring tea into the cup that had already been emptied before he knew while saying that.

her fragrant aroma drifted and relaxed her mood.

When she raised her eyes, Miharu wore an apologetic expression on her face, Rio slightly smiled.

「While I appeared at Satsuki-san's debut party, I plan to make Miharu-san and the others to stay in the royal capital by booking lodging there. Time won't even take two weeks 」

"Ah yes . Understood 」

Miharu's replying to him, Aki and Masato are also nodding at him.

Thus, accordingly.

「Uhm, details about oniichan are still not known true」

Aki timidly asked him.

「Sorry. It's Takahisa-kun. I still cannot get any information about his whereabouts. Seeing that Satsuki-san became a hero, I think the chances are high to become a hero as well but.

Section 8

"I saw"

「There is on the level of rumors but, There is leaked information regarding the whereabouts of the hero in Saint Stellar kingdom in the south of Galwark kingdom. If Takahisa-kun also belongs to the state, I think, sooner or later an existence like Satsuki-san will be announced to the public. I'll tell you soon what information I got in 」 hands

"Yes nih . I can't wait for that"

Aki quickly bowed to him.

At the very least, even if they only knew of Satsuki's safety and existence, half of the reason for Miharu and fellow anxiety also disappeared.

Although they were still worried about the safety of Sendou Takahisa, Aki and Masato's older brother, Rio already knew of his existence a little before this.

☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★

Climbing up to the roof from the leaning stairs, Miharu stared in a daze at the sky dyed by dusk.

It was a beautiful sky that he could not meet as easily as on earth.

Miharu's long hair was waving due to the gentle wind drifting *. [TL*: Help me jake-san, Algebra-san, I can't express myself to this] [ED: I can't think of anything either]

「..... It makes me want to see」

Miharu muttered to the wind playing her instrument by gnawing at the forest.

There were faint tears on her eyelids that would turn cold.

「..... San」

After noticing the voice that seemed to be coming from below, after wiping her tears frantically, Miharu walked all the way to the end of the roof and then looked down.

「Haruto-san ....」.

At that place, there was the figure of Rio looking up to Miharu.

Miharu's beautiful eyes opened wide when she received Rio's gaze.

When he stood still when he saw Rio like that,

「Are you not cold」

Rio said those words as if worrying about Miharu's body.

The season before spring, it gets colder when night falls.

Since Miharu was only wearing a black one piece tunic with a simple lace, Rio was worried that she would catch a cold.

"Yes nih . It's okay because I want to stare at the sunset a little more 」

Miharu replied with a gentle smile.

「Haruto-san. Thanks as usual 」

Following after stretching his back, Miharu said thanks to Rio with a sincere expression.

「Eh ....」.

Rio tilted his head thinking about what he was grateful for.

「Fufu」

Section 9

Miharu unintentionally laughed when she saw his expression.

Rio unintentionally watched in awe at her and continued to stand there like a fool who kept watching Miharu without saying anything.

「Kyaa」

At that moment, a slightly stronger wind blew around them which made Miharu scream short.

Miharu's skirt was wobbling with a pervert, a piece of clean white cloth reflected in Rio's field of vision.

「「 HEH 」」

Their voices overlap.

「……」

Rio immediately averted his gaze with a extinguished red face.

「Fu-Fuee」

Even Miharu's smooth-shaped cheeks were colored red like the color of the setting sun.

Although she hurriedly clamped down on the cuff of her skirt, it was clearly visible when she saw Rio's reaction.

「AAAI only shows something very unsightly ....」

Miharu's bowing frantically with earth-shattering strength while her eyes swirled.

「T-No, I'm also wrong」

Just like that he changed his gaze in the other direction while also apologizing.

「EEH」

Rio looked at Miharu with a glance.

Miharu's face was slightly hanging while her body was trembling slightly from embarrassment, she was staring at her feet.

The gestuse is for Rio――.

No, that hasn't changed at all with childhood sweetheart Amakawa Haruto.

After that, when the strong wind blew again, Miharu hurriedly clamped down on her skirt.

「K-You need to get off quickly. Outside it's dark, the wind is also blowing hard 」

Rio told her in a high-pitched voice.

「Y-YES I'm going down now! 」

Perhaps due to her panic, Miharu's legs moved awkwardly.

Rio quickly turned his gaze away from her.

「Kyaa」

Rio immediately turned his face again when he heard Miharu's cry coming from behind.

After which, the figure of Miharu who was about to fall on the edge of the stairs was reflected in her eyes.

Section 10

「W-Awas Mi-Cha ....」

Seeing his figure that was off balance, Rio subconsciously almost called out to Miharu the way he called out to her in their childhood.

She immediately covered her mouth as she jumped onto the roof immediately by strengthening her physical abilities and then, gently propped up Miharu's body as if hugging her as she was.

「AU ....」.

Miharu whose body stiffened as she closed her eyes twitched as her face was pushed into Rio chest.

"Are you okay"

Rio asked while looking at Miharu face.

「Y-Ya」

She timidly opened her eyes and nodded lightly.

Flashing nonstop as she looked at Rio face.

「I'm happy then ....」

Rio breathed a sigh of relief.

Miharu's pretty face was equipped with beautiful and long eyelashes, and the bridge of the nose was reflected in her eyes from a short distance away.

He looked like a small beast whose body was slightly stiff in his arms.

「U ~ hm, the ....」.

Miharu's eyes were fixed on Rio's face but, somehow that face was flushed red.

「How are your conditions Do you rotate your legs」

Cleverly guessing Miharu's condition, Rio confirmed her safety.

「Ah, no, it is, U ~ hm .................. U ~ hm .................................. <TAG1> hm …………. . 」

Miharu was trying to say something in a hurry.

His face became red as time went on.

"Ah sorry"

It seemed like he was embarrassed being hugged like that for a long time.

It is natural that his face is red.

Rio quickly took some distance from Miharu when he realized that.

"AH……"

A small voice came out from Miharu's lips.

He adjusted his clothes with his bare hands that seemed to be stretching towards him.

Just like that, Miharu slowly raised her line of sight to Rio face as if peeking at his expression with her eyes turned upside down.

His actions will inadvertently tickle a man's protective instinct, although it's cruel if done when he realizes this, it doesn't have to be this way.

From this fact, she somehow guessed that Miharu had very little experience with men during her life so far, Rio judged that she might make that move unconsciously.

Section 11

「…………」

For some reason there was a long silence between them.

During that time, a gentle breeze blew around them.

「Kushun」 [TL: Sneezing]

Miharu suddenly let out a cute sneezing sound.

When Rio looked at her, his line of sight turned into a stole wrapped around his neck.

「U ~ hm, because it's cold. …… 」

Saying that, she removed the stole from her body and then wrapped it around Miharu's neck.

「T-Thank you very much ....」.

「A-Not anything ....」

Both are blushing awkwardly.

"It's warm"

Miharu said that when she grasped the stole at the base of her neck with both hands and pulled it closer to her face.

「In retrospect, Miharu-san has no exhaust or steals right. It will be out of season soon, but, let's buy the next time we go. Although it is for men, feel free to use it until then 」

「E, A, Yes. Is it really okay 」

「Yes, I still have a few」

Rio replied because he was secretly feeling embarrassed.

But, since the sun only hangs on the edge of the horizon which causes their surroundings to become even faster to darken, Rio's expression is not clearly visible to Miharu.

This silence lasted for 10 seconds.

「A-Uhm」

Miharu slowly opened her lips.

「Y-Ya」

Rio was straightening his posture.

「Uhm, Haruto-san, moments ago ....」.

Although Miharu was about to investigate something, her voice became very low in the second half.

The one meter long space between them became an invisible wall that interrupted Miharu's voice.

「Miharu-san」

"Ah no . It's okay"

Miharu swallowed the words she was about to say while smiling at him.

"I saw"

"Yes nih . Let's go back inside. Because it's time for Masato-kun to get hungry 」

"You're right"

Rio agreed to it while unintentionally laughing with that remark.

「In retrospect, Masato-kun said that he wanted to eat ramen but ....」

「Then, should we make it. Making a complicated soup is difficult. Ah, ramen in this world is referred to as Kamutan 」

The two then went back inside before their surroundings were wrapped in darkness while opening up such a conversation.