Chapter 108 Who the Heck is She? (1/2)
The Emperor I met at the royal castle of Archlesia Empire…… His Majesty Chris was, to my surprise, the driver of the carriage I rode in when I had barbecue with Kuro before.
Towards me, who is dumbfounded by the surprise in learning that fact, His Majesty Chris opens his mouth with a smile on his face.
[It isn’t strange that you’re surprised. I’m sorry for not telling you.]
[Ah, no!]
[I was indebted to Underworld King-sama a long time ago, and when I heard she was interested in an otherworlder, I wanted to meet him, so I asked her to allow me to be her coachman.
[I- Is that so……]
[……At that time, I thought Miyama-sama was a very normal person, but it seems that my eyes were clouded. I take this opportunity to apologize for looking down on you without a second thought.]
Speaking to me in polite language, His Majesty Chris then deeply bows his head.
I think he’s a sincere person, but as I’ve been bowed down by the monarch of a country, I feel like I’m receiving a punishment instead.
[P- Please raise your head. His Majesty Chris.]
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[Then, if you’ll excuse me…… Miyama-sama, there’s no need to call me with my honorary title. No, in fact, I feel like I would be scolded by Underworld King-sama if Miyama-sama used my honorary title to call me.]
[T- Then, I’ll call you Chris-san……]
[Yes. Once again, pleased to make your acquaintance.]
[Pleased to make your acquaintance too.]
Chris-san, despite his status as the Emperor of Archlesia Empire, is extremely down to earth and a polite person.
His hair is beautiful like they’re strands of sapphires and her eyes are like emeralds…… He’s definitely the epitome of a prince, and though he’s one of those slender ikemen, he doesn’t feel as irritating as the other ikemen back on Earth.
When Chris-san urged me to sit down on a chair, Alice also sat down next to me quite naturally.
Thereupon, as if Chris-san suddenly remembered of her existence, he looked towards Alice.
Speaking of which, that boisterous Alice had been silent ever since we came to this castle……
[The lady over there must be Miyama-sama’s companion, right? Sorry for the delay in greeting……]
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[Ah, you don’t have to greet me or anything like that.]
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In response to Chris, who talked to her with a gentle smile, Alice…… She replied in a cold voice that I can’t imagine she would normally have.
I saw the knights waiting behind Chris-san twitch their eyebrows at her cold attitude.
[Alice? What in the world is going on with you……]
[……The only people I want to interact with are “those with whom I think is worth interacting with”. So, I don’t have anything to talk about with the oh, so gracious, His Majesty, the Emperor.]
[Wha!?]
The air in the room becomes tense when they hear those words she nonchalantly said.
I guess that should be obvious. Just now, Alice said that she only interacts with people who are of value to her, and when she said she won’t be talking to Chris…… That means……
[……What you mean is that, for you, I am…… a person of no value?]
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[That’s right.]
[What!? You b*tch!!!]
She said it…… She really went and said all of it.
Alice now clearly said to the Emperor of Archlesia Empire that his existence holds no value.
In that tense atmosphere, Chris-san holds back his knights who were furious and put their hands on their swords.
Although Chris-san doesn’t seem to be angry, surprise could still be seen in his eyes.
However, Alice didn’t seem to mind them, as she took out a small knife out of thin air and put it on the table, moving it around as if she was playing with it.
[Well, each person’s sense of value is different, you know~~? I have a habit of putting value on others in my head…… As for His Majesty, the Emperor, you would just be one of the freebies I would give out, so around “one copper coin”, I guess?]
[……Hoohhh… You priced me quite cheaply huh.]
[How rude! What do you even know about His Majesty, the Emperor!?]
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[……Chris Dia von Archlesia. Born as the third child of the former Emperor Duran Dia von Archlesia, graduated at the top of his class from the country’s magic school at the age of ten. Pursued a career in finance, initially intending to become a treasurer, but fearing the fate of his country, kicked out his two older brothers to succeed to the throne. Showing skill that was so great that made him known as the Wise Emperor, he has been called the greatest politician of all time. Currently 24 years old, his hobby is horse-riding, and his favorite book is “An Ode for the Banner”…… Anyone would know about this if they spend some time investigating it.]
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While fluently talking about Chris-san’s background, Alice takes out another knife and places it on the desk.
That strange atmosphere, which was different from the usual, left me, and obviously, Chris-san and…… even the angry knights were stunned, speechless about what they heard.
[He will do everything for his country. If it’s for the sake of his country and his people, no matter how much dishonor it brings to him, he will bow down to just anyone. Just like a tool for the betterment of his country…… What a noble thought that is~~, but you’re too boring.]
[……Boring?]
[I’m not interested in empty shells like those people who cast their own self for others. No, I’m not saying that you’re a bad Emperor or anything like that. As I said before, I think you’re quite noble, a clever person worthy of being called as the “Wise Emperor”. However, I’m not interested in you…… Looking at you, I can only see a well-made doll.]
[ ! ? ]
[Alice! You said too much!]
Chris-san is stunned by her cold, sharp words, and I can’t help but raise my voice and shout to Alice.
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I don’t know why Alice suddenly started saying such things, but she’s obviously too different from the usual.
However, Alice doesn’t seem to be bothered by my shout, as she proceeds to place a third knife on the desk before turning to me.
[Kaito-san is as kind as ever~~ That’s why I like Kaito-san so much, and I want to listen to you as much as I can…… Unfortunately, I can’t do that this time…… Right~~!?]
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After saying that, Alice swings her hand along the hilts of the lined up knives, and the impact sends the three knives flying in the air.
And then, Alice grabbed them in the air…… is what I thought, but the knives suddenly disappeared from Alice’s hand and was stuck in two places on the wall and one of them on the ceiling.
I have no idea when she threw those knives or how she did that, but she was really quick.
In front of the speechless me, Alice told me in a cold voice.