Volume 10 - Chapter 20 – Request (1/2)

When Jin replied that it would depend on the conditions, the princess nodded, completely agreeing and said,

“Hmm, of course. Is it the compensation? Or the time needed? Ask anything because I am going to ask this of my father, the King.”

“No, it’s nothing that big. If you just promise to not constraint us, that will be fine.”

‘Of course!’ the princess promised, putting her honor on the line. Jessica and Gloria also agreed.

“The country might go under if we went against you, after all.”

The princess said jokingly but the fact that that was indeed no joke, was not known to anyone there. Even Eliza wasn’t aware of Hourai island’s real strength.

“Then, I am sorry but, could you come to the castle again after this?”

“I guess I have no choice.”

When you think about the terms and conditions, he couldn’t once take the option of returning to Kaina village. Since if they were to ask something like ‘Where are you going?’, he would be at a loss for words.

If he were to ask Laojun, he would probably be able to convey it to the Kaina village in some way.

“Eliza, Hanna, it looks like we will be a day or two late, is that okay?”

Jin asked them both with an apologetic face. But, both Eliza and Hanna accepted it with a smile.

“It’s something Jin-nii decided, after all.”

“To the princess’ place again? I am okay with that!”

Hearing that, Jin was relieved.

“Then, please get on the carriage again…. Gloria, sorry but could you look over these bandits? I will send people over immediately.”

“Yes, princess!”

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Getting back on the carriage, Jin and the others once again headed for the imperial castle.

They were guided to the guest room and served tea, after which they had to wait for about 30 minutes.

During that time, Jin instructed Laojun and Reiko to explain the situation to the Kaina village.

When that was done, Eliza asked,

“Jin-nii, I also want to ask you. That black golem which saved Hanna before, what was that?”

“Yes, yes, onii-chan, I want to know too!”

Jin had thought that they would come asking that sooner or later, so he explained simply,

“They don’t show themselves normally but they are guardian golems always by your sides.”

“Ohhhh! I see! Thank you, onii-chan!”