Chapter 16 (2/2)

I nod to Cardinal Malint’s words. I take several deep breaths to ease my nervousness. I have to be careful not to be disrespectful.

Cardinal Malint gives his orders again and, the door opens. I follow after Cardinal Malint who enters dignifiedly. The audience s.p.a.ce was a masterpiece.

The chandelier that’s made by gla.s.swork s.h.i.+nes on the roof as though it’s a starry sky, the soft carpet that feels as though the feet are sinking into it stretches to the throne.

With a large number of about 20 people lining up on each left and right side. I think these people are probably the leaders of the Holy Kingdom. And at the furthest in is, a man sitting down dignifiedly on the throne.

A man in his 50s with golden hair. I wondar if this person is the Holy King, we are walkking in order to move towards the Holy King but, the gazes from the surroundings become sharp². Uuー, I’m nervous!

When I somehow control myself from becoming fidgety, Cardinal Malint got on one knee and lower his head on the spot. We also imitate that and got on one knee and lower our head.

“Holy King-sama, I’ve brought the Holy Maiden-sama”

“Umu, good work, Cardinal Malint. Arnaud as well, good work on your long trip”

“Your kind words are wasted on me”

Cardinal Malint and Arnaud-san who lowers their head deeply. Then, he looks at me next.

“Are you the Holy Maiden?”

“Yes, my name is Stella. Nice to meet you”

“Umu, I’ll probably also be borrowing your powers. It’s fine to give your orders with restraint. I welcome you as family”

To those words, the leaders around went ‘Ooo’, and raise cheers. After that, it was all just formal talk so I honestly also thought ‘Aren’t we unneeded here’, somehow the audience was able to end without any trouble.

It was quicker than I thought but, it seems we were there for close to 2 hours. I was so nervous that I didn’t know the time. But, I’m glad it was able to end without any trouble.

“Good work, Holy Maiden-sama. Please relax for today. If there are any needs, please order Mehdia who’s attached to Holy Maiden-sama. The schedule tomorrow will include the meeting about the unveiling and, a welcome party with the leaders of our country gathered. I think it’ll be busy but, please kindly go along with it”

I who have left the audience s.p.a.ce, was led by Cardinal Malint and returned to the previous room. Seeing the tired me, he expressed words of grat.i.tude.

Speaking of which, I separated with Lig at the audience s.p.a.ce. He seemingly wants to say something but, without any leisure for talking, we separated as it is.

After the Cardinal left, I’m in the room by myself. I’m exhausted for various reasons but, for the time being, I’m able to arrive in the Holy Kingdom.

The new life, along with the numerous people. There are tons of things I have to get used to but, I have to do my best.

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