Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 87: Coming Towards the Capital of Galwark Kingdom
While moving with Miharu and co towards the capital of Galwark kingdom, Rio was currently traveling back to Almond for the sake of going along with Liselotte.
For the time being, it had been decided that the so-called stay in the inn was only three Miharu, Masato and, Aki will be postponed, Aisia and Celia will also go with them towards the capital.
Whether or not they are acceptable for lodging in an inn with just the three of them depends on whether or not they can assess the safety in the surrounding area, such as the quality of the inn's customers or the public order in the vicinity.
Since there might be a need for Aisia to do that as long as they stayed in the capital, as for Celia, it was decided that they would wait for a while for now to go to Bertram kingdom.
For example, even if it was decided that Miharu, Masato and, Aki would stay in the inn with just the three of them, just the three of them, the number of days they would make stat only three of them would be only a few days at the longest even for the longest of the beginning of the month.
Their current stay in the capital also serves as an experimental training for Miharu and colleagues' language competence on how far they can go in everyday life.
During the discussion of the 5 people, excluding Rio, regarding the communication they would have with the people in the inn, it had been decided that they would leave with a priority scale of place, origin and, class *. [TB *: Not sure with this sentence— 。。 Any ideas?]
Miharu and comrades are currently like a bird in a cage, not knowing the way of the world.
But, Even if they shouldn't just be with the three of them, the matter about staying in the city would be a good experience for them.
Contrary to Rio's concern, Masato was really excited by the idea, he jumped up in excitement with "It's okay if they can stay in the inn with just the three of them".
And then, there was also a strong request coming from Masato, although with some conditions attached, to Rio's disappointment, they decided to stay at the inn with only three Masato, Aki and, Miharu.
Attacks, injuries, theft, threats, robbery, fraud, kidnapping, kidnapping, and rape―― The types of crimes that occur in that city are not unusual.
Therefore, the people of this world have accepted the crime as a daily occurrence, and live a life where they live next to the evil.
A valid method of self-defense is there for them to act consciously so that they do not encounter such a crime, if the people living in the city, are, it was a normal thing for them to learn how to sense those dangers.
In any case, Miharu and co can't leave without knowing if there is any possibility to stay alive by hanging out with the cities *. [TB *: Not sure about this–。。。。。。。。。。。。。。 TL
Rio informed the five people ama about the danger.
Three of Miharu, Aki and, Masato are just a fact, Celia is a noble girl living a sheltered life, Aisia also has some stupid points in human feelings as a spirit.
But, the country also took part in the defense of the inn where Miharu and co are staying, the guard guards army has been on guard, public order is good.
If they did not rashly move to dangerous places with poor public order away from the inn, the danger might be quite low.
Although in terms of price, it was mainly for the rich and influential people, an inn remained an inn even though it was aimed at the rich people.
This is different when it comes to provincial cities, it is not a place for people who have the power that can send criminals to unilaterally deal with the opponents involved with them living in [i].
Nevertheless, although there was no absolute guarantee that a noble like this would not come to stay, he would not be able to do anything if he thought that far.
(No problem . Let's trust everyone）
While walking in the quiet residential area of Almond, Rio was slightly lamenting the fact that the five people had already taken different actions.
Rio will spend a short time with Liselotte after this.
That time of course when they moved to the royal capital of Galwark, he had to act in Liselotte's vision during his stay.
It may have the meaning of monitoring or she cannot leave it alone to act impolitely.
Rio also planned not to take any rash actions unless the situation required it.
「Haruto-sama. Welcome, and please enter 」
Section 2
Chamberlain Cosette came out to greet him when Rio arrived at Liselotte house.
She lightly lifted the tip of her long skirt with both hands and then made an elegant bow for him.
There was elegance and humility behind the behavior, she wore a neat and clean servant uniform that was dyed in black and white contrast, she said, yet the charm of an adult that would even entice the same girls, who were Cosette's natural gifts, roamed around.
"Good day . Cosette-san 」
They had already met several times, Rio also greeted him with a natural posture.
"Yes nih . Good day too Today too, I who received the look on Haruto-sama's face like this is very lucky 」
So Cosette said that while letting out her mischievous smile.
「The flattery is true. I am also very happy to be given to be accepted by Cosette-san 」
Rio immediately replied with a smile.
「Alright, thank you very much for that compliment. Please follow me this way. Because I will also go down with an explanation of the message and schedule after this 」
Rio entered Liselotte house while being guided by Cosette.
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In a certain waiting room of the treasurer located in Liselotte house.
The three of them from Cosette, Natalie and, Chloe were resting as they sat on the sofa in that place.
「Haruto-sama. Is the opponent tough enough, right?
After drinking the cold black tea, Cosette began to slowly talk about it.
Natalie stared in surprise at his comment.
「Wha, you！ Could it be that you are aiming for Haruto-sama?」
He asked with a confused face.
Cosette does her job very well, and her professional attitude is also known as an excellent treasurer.
His attitude of receiving guests was kind, and friendly while having elegance in it, his appearance was also very toned even among Liselotte room caretaker unit which consisted of beautiful women, he said, she's a woman with an attractive body.
Therefore, the people who made the permits in Cosette among the guests who came to the mansion were also not few in number.
Sometimes, Cosette would act indifferent to the point of not leaving any influence in her work to greet the man who matched her judgment.
In the event that the guest is satisfied with Cosette's judgment, in order to make a transaction with favorable conditions by attracting the guest with her charm, even Liselotte left her alone while fully aware of Cosette's womanly amorous behavior.
「Ara, isn't that natural. Elegant appearance, a way in which you can feel his education and elegance, moreover, the power that matches Aria, women will die for neglecting a good man like this 」[TL *: The majority of the noblewomen in Bertram were obsolete] [ED: Well, she hid her power and magic so as not to make it as bad as]
Cosette looked at Natalie who replied nonchalantly.
「Haruto-sama is an important guest of Liselotte-sama. What would you do if you accidentally made him angry 」
In the event that a guest visits Liselotte house, their information will be noticed by the previous servants such as the preferences, personality, and importance of the visitor.
Due to the previous raid in Almond, Rio was currently treated as a VIP among the treasurer Liselotte, he sent a notification to the treasurers to give him the best treatment.
Section 3
「Understanding of the true character of the male guest is included in my job description, you know. Even if I become close enough to Haruto-sama, it was during my work, you know 」
「It does feel like it but ........ In your case, didn't you try to get closer to the malicious intent!」
「Arara, you are as serious as ever. Since you are like that, you can't get a single person, no matter how many times you know 」
And then, Cosette responded in a relaxed tone.
「Please do not change the subject！ We're nothing more than servants who accept guests in this house, you know. Therefore we could not carelessly lend a hand to the guests. M-After all, you are also without your own man even now 」
「That's because I'm not a little girl who would rush to love in a straight line, there's no way I can act recklessly in a man-woman relationship problem right. That's because I know how many depictions won't affect my work, you know 」
Cosette said that with a calm expression.
In reality, Cosette has never caused any adverse influence in her work with respect to her approaching guests.
The guests who were happy with Cosette were amazing in number, the result produced was only a good thing for Liselotte.
「B-Even so, Haruto-sama is younger?」
「You're as stubborn as ever. The age difference of a few years has nothing to do with adult male-female relationships, right?
Cosette bragged about it with a beautiful and alluring smile.
Newcomer Chloe listened attentively with great interest to those who fought like that.
「A-Adult Relationship between man and woman .....」.
Chloe gulped while muttering those words.
「You must have been after Haruto-sama as well, but, was it due to a different matter？ Even if you don't seem to be upset by Natalie's inexperienced hand, this side might be better for you kan」
Cosette sent a quick glance at Natalie while saying some suggestive sentences.
「A_What do you mean by that?」
「Persis as I said you know. I said it at the right beginning. Haruto-sama is quite a formidable opponent 」[TL: Unbreakable Beauty Magnet]
When she was told about it with a triumphant expression, pursuing it further would no doubt lead to a foul, Natalie was at a loss for words.
「What kind of men is he? I mean, Haruto-sama？ 」
Afterwards, Chloe who had been quietly listening up until now interrupted the conversation from the side.
「Although that does not mean that he has experience with women, he is a man who is not shy when facing women. Even if he is a friendly person who is easy to talk to but, he is sensitive to his distance with people and his personal space is wide. Yes, it's kind of with a high guard but, he's the kind of person who cares a lot for those who are familiar with him 」
Section 4
Cosette stated Rio's real personality that she analyzed over the course of several times she met him while laughing with "fufu".
「Once you are, Your observation is as good as usual. It's limited to men only 」
Natalie looked at Cosette with an awkward expression.
"Thank you . I will accept those words as a complement to 」
Cosette thanked him with a big smile floating on her face.
「U-Uhm-s. Then, what should I do to get on good terms with a person like Haruto-sama？ 」
Chloe asked in a timid tone.
「People like Haruto-sama, I understand. Maybe Chloe is also after Haruto-sama 」
Cosette grinned widely while saying that.
「K-You misunderstood！ Uhm, it's because he saved my mom and my sister. So I want to thank him！ 」
Chloe waved her hand hurriedly with a flushed face.
Cosette and Natalie showed a reassuring smile that said, "We understand you know" to Chloe who frantically said, "That's the truth".
So, when Chloe had calmed down, their conversation returned to the original topic.
「Without guessing, I feel like he wouldn't be so ruthless if you kept attacking from the front. But, it's a difficult tactic when it comes to someone with our correct position. When it comes down to it, the only remaining method is to continue shortening our distance with it but…. . 」[TL: I'm afraid of Cosette]
Cosette stopped talking when she reached that point.
""But……?""
Natalie and Chloe's voices overlap.
「Poin beyond that will depend on your experience in true love. Getting closer to the point that he will not use polite language, because we must arrange ourselves to be bitten by him. That's why I said to Natalie that she's a tough guy 」
Cosette spoke as if pleased with it, Natalie pursed her lips.
「Continue attacking ...... Just saying your gratitude is not an expression of love......」.
Although Chloe muttered in a low voice, the voice did not reach the ears of Natalie and Cosette.
"I'm sorry . Please don't be angry about this. Based on her origin and relationship with Liselotte-sama, she is not the type of person you should approach in a hurry with the half-hearted feeling you know 」
Seeing her condition, Cosette bowed obediently to Natalie.
「I know it's a lot」
"You are right . But, isn't there a saying that says "Love is blind"？ 」
Saying that, Cosette looked at Chloe who nonchalantly thought of something.
Looking beside the person, Natalie guessed her intention from his sight.
Cosette showed a rather wry smile and then,
Section 5
「That's why I'll give you advice if you really aim for it」
Saying that with a cheerful voice.
Natalie took a short breath.
Although this kind of indirect attention was as if she was half-hearted with it, it didn't mean why she didn't hate Cosette.
Perhaps their entire conversation up until now had something to do with education for Chloe, a young newcomer who was only 13 years old.
Although there is still a mystery as to whether Chloe is currently in love with Rio or not, the chances of that are not low.
It had been a long time in her own right to the point that she was working together with Cosette, perhaps the reason Natalie was somehow in good terms without a big fight until now with her.
「Of course I will also aim at it in my own way if there is a chance」
Cosette added the sentence without needing to say it.
“I take back what I said before. "[Natalie]
“As I thought, I can't relate well to him. "[Natalie]
So Natalie let out a short sigh while reconsidering her evaluation of Cosette.
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There was a figure like a wooden sailing ship tied up in an iron dock in its hull, it had wings mounted to gain levitation power.
It was an artifact created during the Demon-God War Era, a magic ship.
Although it could be said that some of it existed in the countries throughout the Strahl region as a whole would not reach several hundred, it required a large number of magic stones due to its fuel, which was not enough, starting with the ship system, as it had many difficult places in the current era of sorcery even for the maintenance of the core parts, along with skyrocketing prices for each of them *. [TL*: Not too sure about the structure of this sentence, though, ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ 、、、 ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ Any Any Any Any Any Anyway。。。。。。。。]] Any Any Any
Rio boarded the magic ship since Liselotte was the owner.
First, this was not a vehicle where a normal person could ride on it, although he had seen it before, this was practically his first time riding.
After leaving Almond and moving towards the northeast, the capital of Galwark kingdom appeared.
Although at first Rio was confident that they would move by train, it was thanks to the magical ship that they could fully enjoy air travel.
「I was astonished by the comfort level of the magic ship. It didn't shake as much as I thought 」
「That's most important, if any, it gives a pleasant feeling」
In one of the rooms inside the ship, Rio was chatting casually while having tea with Liselotte.
Although it is by no means as spacious as the rooms in his house, it does ensure plenty of room for relaxation, there is a comfortable space made by decorating with stylish decor.
「However, this is an amazing cake. Was Haruto-sama the one who made it？ 」
Liselotte smiled with a very pleasant expression, she happily ate the pound cake made by Rio and Miharu with attractive and elegant behavior.
「Ya, I'm happy to receive your praise」
Rio nodded with a smile on his face as he said that.
Haruto-sama's Dishes are amazing. The chocolate I had eaten before was also delicious. This cake is also mellow and served as the best dish by pouring processed sweet chocolate on it 」
Section 6
Liselotte who was sitting facing Rio smiled widely.
Lack of sarcasm, it is a smile that makes you think that it comes from his true feelings.
Although Rio felt it when he gave the chocolate from before, it seems that Liselotte is very fond of sweet food.
（This child too, if he was reincarnated in a similar case to me and Latifa, I wonder what kind of child he was in his previous life）
Perhaps because their chance for this kind of meeting had increased recently, Rio suddenly thought of that.
As he savored the scent of black tea while contemplating such things, his line of sight overlapped with Liselotte's.
He looked at Rio, seemingly wanting to say something.
「Is there something on my face?」
"Ah no . Uhm ……………. 」
Liselotte words stagnated in the middle.
「Is there anything you want to ask me？ If you don't mind, allow me to hear it」
When Rio tried to test the water, Liselotte opened her lips as it crowded.
「Uhm, even though we have met often like this, I don't know too much about Haruto-sama ……. 」
With a pink tinge on her cheek, Liselotte was facing downwards.
It seemed like he was also thinking about things similar to Rio.
If he revealed the relationship between them, it became something business-related but, it forced replies from the other party implicitly to the question.
Therefore, with respect to the business world, doing something like asking about personal issues to the other party is a way to avoid.
Especially if it was like questioning the other party's superior, the damage due to such disrespectful behavior was also not small.
Although both sides had not asked for more personal matters than was necessary until now, there was also the matter of their distance getting closer bit by bit which reached the point that they held meetings like this every day.
If people are thinking of building a more intimate relationship, this area may be the defining boundary of their relationship from now on.
So Liselotte was trying to step to that limit by leaving.
In the case of men, her cute actions might trigger themselves to voluntarily talk about themselves.
"I saw . As you said 」
Rio made a pleasant response with a calm tone.
Rio as well as his current business partner, it was not like he did not have a great interest about Liselotte.
Although that didn't mean he was hoping for it, the current flow of conversation wasn't bad for talking about it.
After which, they began to tell the other party about themselves little by little while doing a brief self-introduction.
The topic related to tea made their conversation very hot.
「Although the tea mix tastes good too, the resistance to my demand is high, so the flavored tea is there for you alone to match my favorite, you know」
「Well, of course, I want to taste the tea prepared by Haruto-sama」
Section 7
After Accompanying and receiving the influence of tea-loving Celia during the era of her royal academy, receiving an invitation for tea time by Oufia in the seirei no tami village, Rio in one way or another, I have a lot of experience with tea.
And so, since the people around him drank tea, that was how he became a competent tea expert.
Currently, he fuses his own tea leaves, he instills a taste in the tea leaves to make his own original tea, there are even various experimental products he made along with Miharu.
Liselotte in front of him included, her love for tea surpasses Rio and stands on the same level as Celia, as they discover the common topic that becomes the clue of their conversation, their conversation becomes more lively.
"Religion . Since I need to bring some goods, if you agree, please try later 」
「Yeah, I'll wait for it」
After saying that, Liselotte showed mischievously carrying a cup of tea to her lips.
It was a pleasant conversation for a while after that and then, the time of separation finally arrived.
「Then, I'll excuse you first. I'm happy to spend a nice time 」
「That, I want to say something. I'm really grateful that you wanted to accompany me during afternoon tea time. Since we will be arriving in the near future, please wait while looking at the scenery outside or return to your room 」
Saying so, after exchanging greetings, Rio left Liselotte room.
The sunlight coming from the sky and the deck had already turned red.
The afternoon sun floating on the distant horizon was shining brightly.
The scenery that he could see up to far in the horizon of the continent was definitely suitable to be referred to as "Beautiful scenery".
Mountains that rise from the ground, canyons that jut deep into the ground, forests that spread far, lakes that spread wide and far, there are plains with flowing rivers.
Someone looked at the small town that was scattered intermittently and then, he felt how small he was.
The sight really sucked his soul, it was truly a fantastic sight.
As the sight he was watching from the magic ship quickly faded into twilight, Rio would turn his heels towards his own room.
That was at that time.
「A-Uhm！ Haruto-sama!」
Rio stopped his legs by reflex in hearing the voice of a girl who became stiff from nervousness.
When she turned to look at the origin of the voice, the one standing in that place was Chloe who was also Liselotte's retainer.
His age might be similar to Aki's, his face that still maintained his innocence seemed to be stiff for some reason.
「Chloe-san is that. Good day too May I ask your business？ 」
When he nodded with a thin smile on his face to Chloe who was slowly approaching, Rio asked his affairs with a gentle expression.
「Y-Yes. Uhm …………. . 」
Perhaps because Chloe was too excited about something, she then took a deep breath with the appearance of someone who made resoulition,
「Thank you for what you did some time ago!」
He bowed excitedly towards Rio.
"Yes nih . Uh ~ m, could it be about Mirey-chan and Rebecca-san？ 」
Section 8
She received gratitude from Chloe, nothing other than the show came to Rio.
Maybe it's about him saving Chloe's mother and sister who were attacked by a demon who came to attack Almond some time ago.
「You-Yes. I, at that time, my mother. I really felt relieved when Haruto-sama brought them to the 」 mansion
So, while showing a staggered appearance, Chloe told him about her mental state during that time.
Perhaps because their age was near, their appearance overlapped with Latifa and Aki.
「When I heard from mom about the details even then, I became really afraid of what would happen if Haruto-sama did not happen to pass through that place ....」.
At that time, if Rio did not choose to take that path, there was no doubt that Chloe's mother Rebecca and Chloe's younger sister Mirey would probably be tortured to death by orcs and goblins.
Even if Natalie passed by later, it was definitely too late for them.
Chloe's feeling was very grateful to Rio for the fact that the worst result was to wait if there was one mistake.
「That's why I want to thank you very much thank you for saving my mother and sister!」
Although there was some awkwardness in Chloe's actions, it was refreshing that she immediately expressed her gratitude.
「Nothing, both safe and healthy are the best results you know. Did nothing change after that？ 」
Rio asked Mirey and Rebecca's condition after the incident.
"Yes nih . My mother and sister were as happy as ever. Both of them said that they definitely want to give something to Haruto-sama 」
「No, their feelings are enough. I was quite happy to receive their gratitude until we arrived at the mansion that day. Please don't worry about 」 gifts
Rio placed his hand on his head and gently refused their thank-you gift.
「T-No！ That's not gonna be done！ Allow me to thank you properly!」
But, Chloe was unexpectedly so tenacious about it.
Rio was a little surprised.
「Ah, M-my apologies!」
Chloe hastily apologized probably because she realized that she was too excited about it.
「Don't worry, I don't mind about that ………. . 」
The atmosphere was somewhat awkward following after that
「My deepest apologies. I really regret the fact that I did not say thank you properly ………. . 」
Section 9
Chloe apologized in the anti situation while hanging her face awkwardly.
「So so ..........」.
During seeing Chloe's slightly exaggerated reaction, perhaps she deeply regretted her actions in the past.
Even though it was just a chance to meet, Rio still remembered that Chloe was a more friendly and cheerful girl.
When they met for the first time, she smiled cheerfully while forcing Rio to follow her with an arm.
Of course Rio and Chloe's current relationship is different from that of the past, although she won't be able to see him too familiar, he was already unable to sense the baseless cheerfulness he had before from him at this moment.
Perhaps because his youthful nature had calmed down over these few years, perhaps he had become a little aware about the distance with people due to past events, or perhaps there was another reason.
But, that place is not the area where he should have stepped—, Rio's feeling like that, anyway,
「I've said some time ago, I've rightly received your gratitude」
He said that to persuade her.
「Thank you for expressing your gratitude properly, I can accept Chloe-san's feelings correctly」
Rio added other words after that.
「Y-Ya」
「Isn't that supposed to be enough just by saying『 thank you 』or『 sorry 』without working too hard. When Chloe-san gets too nervous, the other party will end up too nervous 」
「Only one expression. 『Thank you』 or 『Pardon me』 ………. 」
Maybe because she had something in mind, when Chloe muttered those words over and over again—
「Aboutdoor ~!」
The crew's voice on the deck is heard.