What the Hell? [Part 2]

Koumei licked the empty spot she had been staring at for a while.

And as she did so

Woah!

With a *shoom* sound, a boy holding his cheeks in agony suddenly appeared in the previously empty space.

Kya!

Who is it?

From where did he?

The young ladies who had been paying attention to Koumeis movements all voiced their surprise.

Ahh, Koumei-san, cmon I was being considerate and had been hiding myself so well

Meow?

The boy complained while raising both arms to appeal that he was not a suspicious person to the surprised young ladies.

Koumei meowed as if to say, You were thinking of hiding with just that? You still need more practice, meow.

Compared to Hattori, you are way too lax.

Oh? Its Hue-kun.

Emma tilted her head at the boy who suddenly appeared and asked, Whats wrong?

The boy was Hue, the ninja apprentice who lived in the slums.

Ah, Emma-samaaa, long time no see.

The boy Hue greeted Emma with a broad smile.

Huh? Didnt Hue-kun say you would go to Port of Simmons to welcome Hattori-san?

Emma recalled that the extracurricular lesson coincided with Imperial Japans ships estimated arrival, so Joshua could only see her off in tears.

Hue should have been helping Joshua with Momochi, the ninja stationed in the Kingdom, after hearing that his master, who was also the head of the ninjas, Hattori, was on board.

Umm, theres a bit of an emergency Ah, right! Emma-sama, I have circled the area but didnt find His Majesty the King anywhere. Do you know where he is?

Of all people, for Hue, a person from the slums, who could also be said to be from the Kingdoms lowest strata, to be searching for the king

That pretty much speaks to how much of an emergency it was.

Eh? His Majesty? His Majesty is currently

Emma glanced at the forest.

Huh? Eh? The forest?! That place is close to the barrier and is often invaded by monsters, right? Eh? What is His Majesty doing at this sort of time?!

Hue was greatly perplexed.

-Dont approach the barrier. Dont approach monsters.-

Even slum children knew that.

Young lad, what business do you have with His Majesty?

After checking the surroundings, Marion asked Hue while gesturing to keep his voice down with her finger on her lips. She reminded him politely because on the off-chance they were heard by others, they could be arrested for lese-majesty.

Uhh I was entrusted with a letter from Her Majesty the Queen I have to deliver it directly to His Majesty.

Realizing that his voice had grown louder because of his shock at the kings unexpected behavior, Hue hurriedly covered his mouth with his hands and mumbled a reply.

Eh?! The queen?

Hue, did something happen?

Emma and Melsa were shocked to hear that the owner of the letter Hue brought was the queen. They couldnt figure out what made the queen have Hue deliver a letter for her.

Um, is this child perhaps lying?

Francesca was already tired of being the only straight man here, but seeing that Emma and Melsa accepted the boys words without questioning as things went on, she couldnt help but ask why they would believe him without a doubt.

Thats rude of you, Young Lady! I might have pickpocketed before, but I utter no lies!

Hue got mad at Francesca.

Hue-kun, saying that will have the opposite effect I think she will trust you even less now.

Emma unusually inserted a retort.

Ugh Even though I must hurry Ah, here, look at the letters sealing wax! Its the Royal Familys color, right?

Hue took out the letter he was entrusted with from his pocket.

Oh my! Hue, this

Melsas expression stiffened the moment she saw the sealing wax. There was one drop of red wax on the black sealing wax that was only allowed to be used by royals. Melsa knew this symbolized the most urgent letter among the reports sent to the king.

This sealing wax Isnt this an emergency?!

Huh? I said that earlier, didnt I?

We must deliver this to His Majesty as soon as possible

Cmonnn, Ive told you that also, havent I?

Hue puffed out his cheeks and complained for everyone to listen to what he was saying.