Dignity of the Royal Family

The other people havent seem to have arrived yet.

I was guided to my seat but, it was an adult sized chair so I had to get lifted up to sit down. Please dont say anything.

The King and Prince have came as well when I sat down it seems.

As I greeted the two when they sat down, a waiter-san carried over the dishes.

Huh? The Prince should be the Second Prince if Im not mistaken. Which means, there should be a First Prince. Which reminds me, theres only two of the royal family here, what happened to the rest?

Excuse me, where are the rest of the Royal Family?

Hm? Ahh, that reminds me, I havent talked about it. The First Prince is currently at the western country; Sandra. The Second Princess of Sandra is his fiance you see. The purpose is to meet and learn about his fiances country. Was he returning in half a month? Hes to be the next king.Maa, you can call it studying abroad. The Queen and the First Princess have gone to our northern controlled area to recuperate, Ive heard theyll be back in 2 or 3 days

In other words, it means other than the King and the Second Prince, right now the others arent in the castle.

I understand, thank you

After the King finished his talk, its time to begin our meal I presume.

We thank God and the Land for their blessingsWe thank youItadakimasu

The King, the Prince, and me, subsequently.

For meal greetings, the person of the highest position recites a word of prayer, while the others chant in unison at the end.

Mine is a Japanese styled greeting.

This mornings menu is pan baked white fleshed fish, ryokuoushokuyasai salad, soup and brown bread.

Seasoned with only salt and herbs of course.

This is a typical menu in this world. Even for the Royal Family the menu doesnt seem to change much. However the ingredients are considerably high class

In my previous life I used to work in the Royal Palace but, other than eating lunch and dinner together, it seems I havent had breakfast together with them before1.

This dining hall is for the Royal Familys use, a person not from the Royal Family can eat here if theyre invited2.

For a person other than the Royal Family, you can eat in your own room or a separate dining hall.

Today for me, because its necessary to have a talk afterwards about a reward, it seems its been decided that well have breakfast together

For that reason, including my previous life, its the first time seeing what the Royal Family has for breakfast.

Incidentally, because this situation right now is irrelevant to my general life, nothing has come out from my previous lifes knowledge even if I consciously look for it. It appears the general criteria is, it has to be related to my previous selfs everyday life, something like that.

After finishing breakfast, some after meal tea was served as the Prime Minister and Len-san arrive.

It seems these two people will be included in our conversation.

When tea was served to the Prime Minister and Len-san, the King began to speak.

Firstly regarding Gildas, that guy has been put in prison for now. An interrogation has been arranged for the case regarding Raglia Or Schnade&rsquo

;s relation to Lyle-donos murder. Raglia Or Schnade had been restrained in his house last night, this morning, a report has come that hes been put into prison.Maa, it seems Raglia Or Schnade had confessed when he was restrained. Just as Sakura has said, it seems Raglia Or Schnade had given the Prime Minister at that time, Sodom Caral Balshnia, the order. Ive told people to investigate regarding the promotions at that time. Nevertheless, for Sodom Caral Balshnia, the Chivalric Order will go towards restraining him3. His territory is far away but, he should be restrained by noon. Thats what has happened til now.

It seems to have almost been settled during a single night.

It looks like itll end earlier than I thought. Should I raise my evaluation of the King?

And with that. Before SSodom Caral Balshnia has been caught, I want you to think about what you want as a reward. Since the money from embezzlement and smuggling was quite considerable you see. Ill hear it even if its more or less unreasonable. In addition theres also Sedrims part of the reward too. If you have anything you wish for, please say it.

Although Ive said it last night, theres nothing that I wish for so there is no need for a reward. If I do need to wish for anything then please introduce me to an inn. Because I plan to become an adventurer, a cheap inn where a single female can safely stay in, if possible a clean inn where you can take a bath anytime would be good. Ah, please dont intervene with the inn fees. If I untactfully associate myself with the Royal Family, it would be troublesome if others found out and could turn out badly.

Fumu, although I might be needlessly saying4However, you want to become an adventurer? If necessary can help you search for employment, we could be a mediator you know? Rather, we wouldnt mind giving enough money to live and play around for several years Ive said so yesterday but, youve done enough to receive that much as a reward. Rather than asking for nothing, you dont need to hold back.5

The reason Im becoming an adventurer isnt just to earn money.Maa, its to earn money but. Ive come here from another world by chance, Im a person who has gone astray. I want to return to my original world. I intent to become an adventurer for the sake of finding a way. Speaking of working, its only a means to an end6. If I were to receive a large amount of money, Id be troubled if some suspicious people would aim for it.

If I accepted that much money while working as an adventurer, most likely, as blushed little girl who has gotten hold of a large sum of money would be a landmark for thieves to approach. Without saying, holding onto that much money, those type of people would boil from excitement7. A successful lottery winner would be killed, is what Ive heard.

Is that so If thats the case, how about we prepare the necessary magic tools for your journey?Even if you dont want any money, its still necessary for that right? To journey as an adventurer, dont you think youll need money too?10

Mu Thats right, the money in my possession totals up to 90 silver coins and 20 copper coins. It depends on the quality of the magic tool but, besides, its necessary to have a change of clothing too. Certainly Im lacking the funds even when I gather it all. Besides when it comes to magic tools, its difficult to guess its worth based on appearance. In other words even if I carry an excellent quality magic tool, itll be difficult for it to be exposed.

I drag out the information about the essentials I need for the journey and roughly calculate the price.

I dont know the current prices but, the commonly used ones shouldnt have changed too much.

Other than the high quality stuff, it shouldnt exceed 2 gold coins. If its only that I should have no problem.

I understand. Then Ill kindly accept.

Its a waste of time if I keep on declining their reward, this amount of gold should be within reason I guess.

Well then the arrangements will be made. An order will be made concerning an inn as well.

The King called out to a butler-like person and gave him the instructions.

It should be prepared by noon. At any rate, until Sodom Caral Balshnia has been caught, no one will be able to leave the castle.

What was that?

Until the former Prime Minister has been caught, Ill have to stay here?

No, rather, if its the case of waiting til late afternoon, my adventurer registration and shopping will be

Please wait! I have a schedule too. We dont know if the former Prime Minister will certainly be arrested or not. What would you do if he wasnt caught!

Calm down. One way or another, its been arranged that once Sodom Caral Balshnias residence has been investigated, we will be contacted. At the latest, itll end at 6 and a half koku (1:00pm). If were unable catch him, well come up with something it at that time. At least until then, no one is allowed out of the castle.

Muu, so we cant do anything until noon, is that what hes saying

I understand. However, either way, if any news have come, I want to head out to town so.

Until then Ill have to endure.

I cannot say yet but However, its that. Sakura, even though youre before a King of an entire country, how do I say it, right, I dont feel much respect from you. Its not to say you dont have any regards8. Immediately retorting while shouting at me. Your attitude changes immediately when something doesnt suit you. Even though other people and the like are respectful. Which reminds me, it was the same yesterday.Maa, Im not worried about such things, but. Sedrim and Aria are like that too. Do you have our familys blood?

Its because I dont have any illusions of royalty. Besides, its also because of my previous existence as Lyle Dist. Do you know? The reason why Lyle Dist became a royal court magician?

On my 5th birthday, I remember I had a high fever thanks to the memories of my previous life emerging in my dreams.

During that one week, thanks to the nightmares I was having because of my fever, I saw Lyle Dists life through my dreams. Among them, a portion left an impression on me, Ill sniff out a small portion of it and talk about it.

Without any warning, Kyle-sama, ah, the kings father, am I right? Its correct right? Kyle-sama turned up at Lyle Dists home and said, Oi, Ill give you my daughter as your bride, so work on behalf of meyou know? The reason was he was looking for a retainer with ability because he was to become the king. Therefore I became his retainer. Lyle Dist refused, but he wouldnt leave unless he became his retainer, which was what he selfishly declared. Furthermore he followed Lyle around, other than following, he never helped and did nothing. Arbitrarily rummaging for food, occupying the bed, the only times he was docile was when it was time for food and when it was time to sleep, any other time hell say nothing butBe my retainer.Maa, he did hand over some living expenses, but. Thanks to that, neither magic studies or research could be done. On top of that, it continued for a month, in the end Lyle was beaten by his persistence and became the royal court mage. Ahh, he declined the marriage though. And so after becoming the royal court mage, the King moved around and did whatever he pleased. Lyle was forced to clean up after him time and time again. For example, neglecting the accumulated piles of work, then leaving behind a note saying hes gone off to play at his friends territory and hell return in a few days. Another time he hid his status, went off to exterminate magic beasts as an adventurer and ended up getting injured. And again on a different occasion, he sneaked out of the castle at night, went drinking in a bar until morning and ended up wasted. There were many more times in addition to that, and Lyle Dist to clean up after him every time you know?

At that time, I was 5 years old when it was displayed as a dream, and it was planted inside my memory. The royal family had no dignity.

Maa, there were other parts too, but they were exactly same, summing up what should be summed up, in its own way deserves respect9.

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While Im talking about this, the mission to Serbatos Republic where Lyle Dist was killed. Originally, the minister in charge shouldve went.It seems the daughter of Republics representative has fallen in love with you. Dont you think it would be better if you went instead? Therefore you will go., was how Lyle was made to go by force.Its a royal orderwas what was told when he tried to decline. To begin with, expecting a 120 year old man get together with a mere 15 year old girl, whats with that?

I take out bits and pieces of information about Kyle-sama from my previous life and explain to them. The parts which made me feel this way was, most likely, are the results of where I have a strong impression of and sympathise with it seems. No matter how much previous lifes memory and information were imprinted, its all inside a brain of a single person. Especially the parts that give me a strong impression, I believe it has influenced my personality development. I cant definitely say that it hasnt influenced me.

Lyle Dist is from the Elf race. He was 120 years of age when he died.

Although the Elf race remains a youthful appearance til approximately 100 years of age, they will slowly begin to age once they pass it, when they reach their life expectancy they will become old and feeble.

The reason why Lyle Dist was called a Sage is because, with the long lifespan of an Elf, after spending many months and years on his research, he has an abundance of knowledge.

With the achievements of being a Sage, Kyle-sama seemed to have invited him because of it.

And at his 120 years of age, he has an appearance of around 30 years of age.

But no matter how youthful he looked, a 120 year old and a 15 year old

In addition, thats right. I know of the Kings childhood you know? He wouldnt have lost to Kyle-sama, dont you think? If its necessary, would you like to see me talk about it?Maa, I dont understand what happened after Lyle Dist died but, my knowledge of the Royal Family are based on two people.

Looking at the King after speaking, shall I say, his expression looks like hes swallowed a bug.

Looking at the others expressions, the Prince has a forced smile, or should I say he looks troubled, I mean. Its quite hard to express.

Len-san has his mouth opened, its apokan, would be the most appropriate expression.pokan face ( )

When I looked at the Prime Minister at the end, he left his seat with akirakiraexpression, drew close to my side, and grasped my hand.kirakira face * + (*`)

My comrade!

Ahh, this person has also had his own troubles,ne