Chapter 99: You Can Just Visit

As Nii-sama said, or rather, told me, You were the one who told us to trick them. Nevertheless, everyone played the fool splendidly.

Im sure Bart and the others felt something, but they dealt with it by asking Wester what had happened. Alistair was prone to worrying, so I thought he was going to burst into the room straight away, but apparently Gill had stopped him.

Al should calm down a little.

Youre the one who should calm down a little, right Gill? They said to each other.

Even so, they became friends overnight. Theyre already calling each other by their nicknames. Ill try it too.

Aw.

Lei.

Alistair pitifully stared at me.

It feels strange when you call me that, Lei. Wont you call me as you always have?

Awishthair.

Yup, thats good.

Alistair looked at me, smiled and took my hand like he always did and started walking. We had to attend our audience with the King now.

Wait.

Huh?

Nii-sama quietly separated our linked hands.

Ill take her.

Honestly, I didnt care who took me, but sparks were flying above me.

How troublesome,

I thought, and Mill came and lifted me up.

Stop dawdling. Now, lets go.

This person really doesnt care about social status or the situation. But, we were finally able to move thanks to him.

Now, weve already finished our job at Wester, so lets go back to Kingdom after we greet the King. We cant go back today, so lets go tomorrow, Nii-sama muttered next to me.

I can meet Otou-sama if we return quickly. But

Whath abouth Awishthair?

Me? I

Alistair looked down.

Oh, yes. We took a lot of time to try to get along, that we didnt really talk about Als future.

Gill put his hand to his forehead as if hed made a blunder.

I!

Alistair looked up at Gill and then looked at me in surprise.

Awishthair, Leish oway. Chu can do whath you wanth.

I dont want to go to Kingdom. But, Lei Alistair said before looking down again, and I felt like I heard him mutter, I dont want to be separated.

I dont either. With Alistair, nor Bart and his crew. But, Bart and his crew live as hunters, and Alistair doesnt want to come to Kingdom. Even if he does come, Alistair will be in the Lisburn House, and I would only see him from time to time because he would need to attend the Academy.

Vishith Kingdom.

Thats the best option.

I want to visit.

Miww come.

Haha. But, we cant stay in Kingdom even if we visit. Right, Bart?

Yeah, Bart said as he scratched his head.

Lei, you might not know this, but you need a permit to stay in Kingdom.

Didnth wnow.

Is that why they dont interact much? Then, they cant even visit?

Then, Lei wiww come vishith.

Eh, you will? Alistair was surprised, and he looked up at me, who was being held by Mill.

Ai. Withh Niini.

Me too? Nii-sama, who was suddenly dragged into the conversation, looked at me in surprise.

I want to visit on my own, but I definitely wont be allowed. So, Ill rely on people.

Geth awong withh Awishthair, Barth, Miww, Cwyde and Kyaro. Donth wanth tho sheparathe.

Lei, you Barts voice trembled. Mill gently lifted me higher.

Thats right. We had a lot of fun together.

The mood became solemn.

Dear me, its like were the bad guys because we didnt talk about this first.

Nii-sama shrugged.

Its still too early for Lei to talk about the future.

Gill shrugged.

Its not appropriate to say this out in the corridor, but I prepared a Kingdom stay permit for the Hunters and Alistair.

Eh, were going to Kingdom? As I thought, it was Mill who had said that.

Yes. This is a formal permit for entering and exiting Kingdom. This is one of the thank you gifts for looking after Lei.

Then, Bart, weve saved enough money so lets go if we have time.

Mill, well talk about that later. We have to discuss this with everyone.

Alistair looked up at me in happiness.

Me too. Then Ill go see you too.

Ai!

But, its much better than not being able to meet even though we feel lonely.

Now, its time to meet the King.

We havent seen him since we arrived. And the nobles were all lined up.

No way. All we have to do is show him Lei and bid him farewell.

Yes way.

Beyond the widely opened door, the King, Queen, and Princes were at the back in a slightly elevated position, and dressed up nobles were lined up in the room.

Wait, didnt we say that we didnt need this?

Bart stepped back.

They told you guys to come with us, so its fine, Nii-sama said as if hed given up. I motioned for Mill to put me down.

Now, Lei and Alistair. Im sure you dont want to do this, but you have to lead. Ill walk next to you two, but you have to step forward first.

I looked at Alistair and nodded.

If this situation is sorted by us becoming exhibitions and getting food then its fine, isnt it?

We stood next to each other and took a step forward. Nii-sama came up next to me, and Gill stood next to Alistair.

Ooh, the nobles roared and applauded.

I dont know what they were told, but it sounds as if theyre impressed that the Westers royal family helped the Four Marquis find their missing relatives.

I walked as much as I could and stopped near the King. Huu was there too, and he looked at me gently. He raised his eyebrow a little when our eyes met. I felt a bit relieved.

However, I felt an uncomfortable feeling near where the nobles were standing for some reason. He was a noble, but he looked different. I suddenly looked at him and gulped.

He was watching us silently with his sly narrow yellow eyes, while everyone was clapping and sharing their excitement with the people next to them.