Chapter 285: Shogi tournament, and the first festival (1/2)

Arc 27: The Reverse World

Chapter 285: Shogi tournaed to regain ht to the balcony of the Paluf castle

Come on now, it’s all because I’ve fallen into that trap of self-hatred since a while ago Still, I reflected that I had gone over the board I was probably hated for it, that’s for sure Oh well, it’s not a problem even if I am hated It is not

「For the discourtesy ive us」(Lucienna)

「No-no She’s a child, after all」(Touya)

I think that her rudeness was appropriate, but I wonder what sort of narrow-minded person would say “What insolence! Decapitate that child immediately!” That person would probably be a tyrant I don’t want to become that kind of person They are the worst

「That s after all Therefore, I had disht from the start I do not mind」(Touya)

Well, It will likely be unreasonable for the other side to go and forgive h… She’s a child, after all

「It’s a good thing for you to be able to say it I ahted as well!」(Lucienna)

「Speaking of which, what do you think of the king of Paluf, Your Majesty The Dukedo at the round table on the balcony along with me, then turned their eyes to me

「Let me see… He seems to be an obedient kid I a, which may be due to his lack of confidence」(Touya)

In short, he’s thinking negatively Well, it’s not that bad of a thing, and it’s probablya character that is similar to what the Duke princess has

When I think for a moment that their characters are the polar opposite of each other, I get a bit scared They also seestandpoint and whatnot… which is so I can’t talk about I a of Paluf have any specialty he’s good at?」(Touya)

「A specialty, you say? Nothing of sorts… that child isn’t good with either swordsic He can play flute a little, but not so much as it to be called his ability」(Lucienna)

Uumu So he’s a mediocre boy, huh? No, he’s not too

That re like “I ah school student!” and then there was a retort like “Where the hell are you typical? With a na is about the same … Wait a minute

「Ah, but…」(Lucienna)

「Is there so?」(Touya)

Princess Lucienna looked like she just re, so she then went back inside froht a small box and a folded board Eh, could it be that this is…

「Is this… shogi?」(Touya)

「Yes Is Your Majesty The Dukedo familiar with it as well?」(Lucienna)

Well, it’s not that I aa away the plates, we placed the box on the table and took out the pieces As I thought, it was indeed shogi

「Does the King of Paluf play it?」(Touya)

「Yes There was a ti However, he see a suitable opponent 」(Lucienna)

Well, there was probably no way that the king would try to catch a i with him If I am to take it further, it would’ve likely been difficult for hiiven the character he has He’s shy towards strangers, isn’t he?

「His opponents were mainly me or our esteemed uncle Naturally, I turned out to be too weak of an opponent」(Lucienna)

「Hasn’t he played with the young Rachel?」(Touya)

「He has, but Rachel utterly lost to hiain ever since…」(Lucienna)

Are they children? Aah, yes they are It’s clearly seen during scenes such as that

Still, I should i then? I a have

Unsure if he knew aboutentered the balcony

「I a you wait!」(Ernest)

「No-no, do not ed to calm down?」(Touya)

「Yes Well, somewhat She has shut herself in her room, but she always does that when she’s in a bad ht Though I will be troubled if she turns into a shut-in

「H takes notice of his shogi set in my hands

「Aah, I’ve heard froe interest in it As a ame I was surprised to find out that it has reached even Paluf」(Touya)

「Is that true?!」(Ernest)

「How about it? Shall we play a game?」(Touya)

As soon as I, out of petty curiosity, proposed a ga his head back and forth with sparkling eyes

Since it will be hard to play it at the roundtable, we sat down opposite each other at a small table in the rooive it a go? It’s been a long tie somehow

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「… It’s my defeat」(Touya)

「Thank you very much」(Ernest)

I lowerof Paluf lowers his as well Ye-ep This is my third loss in a row

I don’t want to boast, but I ain with However, I now truly understand how strong h, isn’t he?

「You are quite strong Out of all the opponents whoainst, you have the ability to come out on top 」(Touya)

「R-Really? I have h」(Ernest)

Does that mean that Duke Rembrandt is that powerful hi I ain self-confidence A few moments later, I started to talk about the idea that popped into mya shogi tournament in ten days Would Your Majesty like to secretly participate in it?」(Touya)

「Eeh?! B-but, is it really fine for someone like me to participate?!」(Ernest)

「It’s of no problem In addition to you, there will be nobles and royalty of other kingdo in secret as well Your safety is absolutely guaranteed」(Touya)

I’ve thought about the tourna of Belfast and Duke Ortlinde will likely participate in it Or perhaps I should say that if I withheld the news about opening a tournament from them, I would definitely receive a complaint froh as seeds, and then the tournaain its form by itself if I collect free participants

「Wha-what to do…」(Ernest)

Next to the nervously pondering king of Paluf, his sister Lucienna began to talk to him

「Isn’t it fine to not think too deeply about it? I think it’s fine to go on a trip to Brunhild for a bit It will also be alright to take me with you, you know?」(Lucienna)

「… Then, then I would like to participate…」(Ernest)

「It’s settled then」(Touya)

We clapped our hands in positive affir to be busy Oh well, it’s likely to be fun even if we include all the troubles, so it’s fine

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