The Moonlight Princess In The Land of the Sun Day
Episode 19 of the Back Gang

　It has only been a few days since Milan and Selene stayed at Valberg, but it was already a day before they returned home. Since he visited under the pretext of studying abroad, he should have stayed a little longer, but Valber was a very close neighbor and his goal was just to show his face, and most importantly, his, for Milan, who are not good at Ente. , a long stay is undesirable.

　However, looking back on this visit, it was much easier for Milan than usual. This was because Ente, who had been harassing Selene a lot on the first day, suddenly became softer, and even as Milan stayed at Valberg, she spent most of her time with Selene.

　Milan can't help but worry that he's doing something bad behind the scenes, but he's not doing anything bad to Selene. I used to make fun of him, but the more I talked to him, the more attracted I was to the beauty of his heart."

"Selene may have something that fascinates people..."

　Selene was born with the mission that the Gods entrusted to her, it was enough to make me wonder.

　Normally, dealing with Ente, who was often involved, interrupted the greetings of other nobles, but this time, thanks to Selene acting as bait, everything went smoothly. And everything went well, and Milan and the others spent their last night at Valberg.

"Today will be the last supper, but Princes Milan and Selene, please enjoy yourself."

　Even after the first day, Ente held dinner only for Milan and Selene, but the most different thing from the first day was that Selene was called right next to Ente and Milan. The food was not something without qualities like chicken bones and skin, but the same thing was prepared properly.

"What's going on?"

"Something, what ..."

　From day one onwards, Selene repeated "Nanko Nankotsu" like a mantra when it was time for dinner. It seemed that the first day was quite traumatic, and Ente looked regretful.

"I'm sorry. I was a little too naughty at the time. But please forgive me. We're friends, right?"

"Yes"

　Selene nodded obediently as Ente said with a slight emphasis on the part saying, "You guys must be friends." However, unable to see Selene who was still not satisfied, Milan decided to help her.

"Princess Ente, this kid is worried about the head chef. It looks like it, and I want you to take care of it like that."

"Oh, then it doesn't matter. Today's dishes are also made by him. So don't worry, Selene."

"adequate"

　Selene sighed and quietly began to eat. With that as a signal, Ente and Milan also started eating.

　It was a bit irresponsible, but when he heaved a sigh of relief, Selene was definitely thinking about the head chef. Milan is overwhelmed by Selene's compassion for others.

　As for Selene, why did cartilage only appear on the first day? After all, the prince must have said something like, "Dignifying my subordinates is the same as insulting me! Don't die!" Selene added another hate counter to Milan and devoured the food in front of her.

　Sad that I could not eat fried cartilage, but just taking these results into consideration, Selene judged I could achieve sufficient results. At first, I was worried about how to get along with a woman like a starving grasshopper, but when I opened her up, she was a kind-hearted princess, and after the first day, she was a princess, he's too good to me. I could stay for a month or more.

　So the Last Supper ended unhindered, and the next morning, Milan and Selene were driven out by a large number of people in the castle and set out on their way home. In the end, Ente shook hands tightly with Selene, adding that they were friends at all costs, and escorted her away until she disappeared from view.

　Selene, Milan, and the others were still swinging the carriage, but as they passed through the castle town and arrived at the corner of the main street filled with stalls, Milan suddenly thought of something and called out to the driver, calling out, and stop the train .

"Selene, why don't you buy some souvenirs?"

"gift?"

“I don't have much time for sightseeing, and Selene is my partner for Ente.

"There's no money"

"Don't worry.

　Saying so, Milan gave Selene a gold coin with a big eagle stamp and some coins. All the coins used in Herifalte had a high monetary value, especially the gold eagle coins, which were valuable enough to buy some clothes for a woman.

"I don't have much stuff right now, but I can still buy souvenirs here."

"okay?"

"Ah, whether it's candy or toys, buy whatever you like."

"You did it!"

　Selene looked at Milan with her sparkling eyes. At that innocent smile, Milan loosened his cheeks. After putting a money bag into her pocket, Selene jumped up and started checking products from nearby kiosks that had been making cakes and children's products――pretend.

　Taking advantage of the moment when Milan was watching from afar, Selene quickly hid herself behind a wooden box nearby. Then, as if fleeing from the main road behind a wooden box, I turned into a dark alley.

“Princess, what happened? It seems that the country is not very safe except for the main roads. Better not to go too deep ...'

"Danger, butler, protect"

Of course, this fighter is just one of those criminals, but why bother ....』.

"secret"

　Even Selene understood that it was very dangerous for a girl to walk alone in the back alley. However, I have a butler with a sword. With him, thugs have no eyes.

　In this rainy occasion, Selene has something she desperately wants to buy in the back alley. Right now, I am feeding the prince a large amount of unhealthy food, but it is a slow effect. I want a gun with a little more punch. If possible, I want a knife coated with poison that can be used for murder, or a dangerous poison.

　In the country of Valberg, the shallow areas that travelers traverse seem to be tightly managed so that security and shops are overstated, but on the other hand, simply by entering the back of the road, the, life suddenly changed. . I noticed that when I arrived early.

　In such a dangerous place, there was something Selene wanted. Pills and guns need more than candy balls and water guns. I don't know if I can actually get something like that, but at least I might be able to get some information.

　After walking along the damp and dim road for a while, I noticed a suspicious-looking building. Even in the dimly lit back alley, the shop was a very gloomy hideout, and judging from the scent coming out, it looked like a pharmacy.

"the bingo!"

　Selene flicked her finger and approached the front of the building. The stone building that did not receive much sunlight, seemed to have aged enough, and the moldy black walls had been scratched in several places, stripped and barely legible.

"princess? What do you want from a store like this? A dubious smell was striking.

"I don't mind"

　Forcefully closing Butler, Selene turned the rusty doorknob. The door was unlocked, and Selene could easily fit inside the store.

　The inside of the shop was covered without a single window, and seemed to reject the light. It is moist, but also very dusty at the same time. The light was extremely dim with only one lamp, and on both sides of the narrow shop, there was a reddish-black liquid that looked like blood and burnt-black objects. I nodded satisfied with that shady smell.

"Ga!"

"Hi!?"

　As soon as Selene took a step forward, she heard a menacing muffled voice, and Selene jumped in shock.

"……The crow?"

　When Selene timidly looked towards the voice, there was an old wooden table behind, and on it was a huge crow that seemed to be fusing with the darkness. The previous owner of the voice seemed to be in no doubt.

"Kokumaru, are you a customer?"

　I heard a hoarse voice coming from the room behind the table, as if the crow's cry was like a doorbell. Judging from her tone, she seemed to be an old woman.

"Geez, you're a very good customer."

　Appeared from the back of the room, as expected, a disheveled old woman. He was so bent that his face almost touched the ground, supported by a large oak stick. She was wearing a loose black robe and looked like a witch, but with normal and kind grandmother traits.

“Nona, as you can see, this is a pharmacy.

"Here, good"

　Selene shook her head and denied the old woman's question. The old woman's narrowed eyes flickered strangely, but she placed a finger like a dead twig onto her chin, paused for a moment as if thinking of something, and then opened her mouth.

"Does that mean you need medicine?"

"Yes"

"Why? After all, our got made specially, so expensive isn't it? Kids' pocket money can't buy it."

　Saying that, Selene took off the bag strap and threw her money at the table. There was no particular reason to vent it, it was just that I wanted to do the act of giving away all the money I had in the store like this kind of criminal. After all, it was the prince's gold.

"Heh, isn't this the gold coin of Herifalte! Missy? You can buy as many clothes and sweets as you want with this amount. Why would you want to buy medicine in a place like this?"

"I, the important man, protect, need"

　Yes, the poison was absolutely necessary to protect Arue. No matter what, I have to buy this dangerous drug from this dubious woman. Selene burns with a sense of mission.

"However, there are many types of drugs. What do you need?"

"Dangerous"

"Isn't that bad? In other words, you want someone with powerful effects, right? But it's not for sale to children..."

"Please!"

　Selene desperately ate. Apparently, this girl was eager to do something for that "important person. Perhaps encouraged by his enthusiasm, the old woman smiled amiably.

"Then, let's give you a medicine with a very strong effect."

"real!?"

　Laughing, the old woman took out a white powder from the back of the shelf, packed it into a small cloth bag, and handed it to Selene.

"What's that?"

"It's a very strong stamina enhancer. If you adhere to the dosage, it will have a dramatic effect, but if you use too much, you will get sick, so be careful." WEB."

"Danger?"

"Well, no matter what medicine you use, if you use it the wrong way, you'll end up in trouble."

"alright"

　Of course, Selene had no intention of protecting her dose. Even if there is a half-and-half cold medicine, if you drink too much later it can hurt. And that's a power booster. This was the perfect reason to include it in the prince's medicine. It would be a problem if I bought the poison badly and landed on my feet. Let's put this in the lunch box, Selene thought and smiled.

"Bach, thank you!"

"No, no, it would be nice to be useful to that important person."

"Yes!"

　Selene bowed deeply to her savior, Hag, and triumphantly left the dimly lit pharmacy. When I left the shop, the butler on my chest suddenly spoke to Selene.

"So, the princess was looking for this. The main street only sells souvenirs.

"Place like that"

　Well, the mission's over if you smuggle this guy into your pocket. I spent a lot of money, so I needed to use the rest of the money to buy cute souvenirs to cheat the prince. I need to get back to the main road.

"Selena!"

"Well!?"

　However, Selene's hope collapsed in an instant. Because Milan was standing on the other side of the alley. I wonder if she is in such a hurry, she rushed over to Selene with disheveled hair.

"Where are you! I'm afraid someone's taking you away!"

"That's..."

　Selene, who had no room to stuff things into her pocket, hid her bag behind her back in a hurry. But Milan will not miss it.

"Selene, what are you hiding now?"

"nothing"

"This is a dangerous place that also sells illegal goods. Now show me."

　With an inescapable force, Milan took the small bag Selene was carrying. Selene also clung to Milan desperately trying to take it back, but holding on to her waist was the only thing she could do. After removing the bag strap and looking at the white powder inside, Milan made a strange expression.

"What is this powder?"

"Wheat"

"Don't lie. Is this some kind of medicine?"

"fever medication"

　Selene nodded. No, it's just vitamins. Flour or something.

　Of course, Milan were not fooled enough by such foolish excuses.

"I don't know what kind of medicine this is, but it's not an ordinary thing, right? Why did you decide to buy something like this, please let me know."

"that's……"

"that was?"

"For my father."

"For me?"

　Selene answered confusedly. Unfortunately, Selene's brain could not find a lie good enough to deceive the prince in an instant. At least for the sake of the prince, I had no choice but to avoid the slightest censure. Milan sighed and tied the medicine-filled pouch to his waist.

“I appreciate your kindness, but this place sells dangerous goods.

"Miss..."

　For some reason, Selene clenched her fists and extended her hands side by side, but Milan did not care, she only pulled one hand and left the alley. Selene had no choice but to submit and obey, like a merchant picked up by the police.

"(For me, yeah ..it's a healthy thing to do)"

　Selene, who was in despair after being robbed of her hard-earned medicine, saw Milan, who was walking in front of her, looking angry, but actually in a good mood. If a girl this age asks her to buy something she likes, she usually uses it for herself. At least Marie would use 90% for herself and the remaining 10% for herself and her parents.

　However, Selene put everything aside and put Milan in first place. Thinking of myself usually enduring the hard work, I might try to find a cure and buy it, but unfortunately, the main street was full of souvenirs.

　While searching for it, he must have sneaked into a place like this without knowing that it was dangerous. It was not an act that was praised in any way, but its motivation came from a very pure feeling of thinking about others.

　The dangerous act itself should be scolded, but other than that, it should be praised. Once he returned to his own country, Milan thought that he should treat Selene even better.

　In the midst of this, there was a shadow hiding behind the two of them as they walked harmoniously. This is the old lady from before. He opened the door slightly from the crack in the shop and looked at it with snake-like eyes eye aimed at the prey.

"I'm surprised. Isn't that Prince Herifalte? Then it seems like there's no doubt that it's the kid."

　The old woman took off the gentle mask that had been floating on her face until now, and smiled with a disgusting vulgar smile. Then, he took out a bundle of clean white hair from his chest and made sure back whether it was the hair of the girl who had been imprinted on his retina earlier.

"Babaa, Aitsuka? can

The one who spoke to the grinning old woman in an embarrassed tone was not someone, but a large crow named Kokumaru, who was in the room earlier. The crow flew out of the room and landed on the old woman's shoulder.

"Hihi, yes. I'm thinking of starting tonight, but I don't think I'll be able to see the real one. Let's get to work. The princess is waiting."

Dalina ....』

The crow answered listlessly, but the old woman closed the door and her eyes lit up in the darkness.