Chapter 25 (2/2)
I don’t know the current prices but, the commonly used ones shouldn’t have changed too much.
Other than the high quality stuff, it shouldn’t exceed 2 gold coins. If it’s only that I should have no problem.
「I understand. Then I’ll kindly accept.」
It’s a waste of time if I keep on declining their reward, this amount of gold should be within reason I guess.
「Well then the arrangements will be made. An order will be made concerning an inn as well.」
The King called out to a butler-like person and gave him the instructions.
「It should be prepared by noon. At any rate, until Sodom Caral Balshnia has been caught, no one will be able to leave the castle.」
What was that?
Until the former Prime Minister has been caught, I’ll have to stay here?
No, rather, if it’s the case of waiting til late afternoon, my adventurer registration and shopping will be…
「Please wait! I have a schedule too. We don’t know if the former Prime Minister will certainly be arrested or not. What would you do if he wasn’t caught!」
「Calm down. One way or another, it’s been arranged that once Sodom Caral Balshnia’s residence has been investigated, we will be contacted. At the latest, it’ll end at 6 and a half koku (1:00pm). If we’re unable catch him, we’ll come up with something it at that time. At least until then, no one is allowed out of the castle.」
Muu, so we can’t do anything until noon, is that what he’s saying…
「…I understand. However, either way, if any news have come, I want to head out to town so.」
Until then I’ll have to endure.
「I cannot say yet but… However, it’s that. Sakura, even though you’re before a King of an entire country, how do I say it, right, I don’t feel much respect from you. It’s not to say you don’t have any regards8. Immediately retorting while shouting at me. Your att.i.tude changes immediately when something doesn’t suit you. Even though other people and the like are respectful. Which reminds me, it was the same yesterday. Maa, I’m not worried about such things, but. Sedrim and Aria are like that too. Do you have our family’s blood?」
「It’s because I don’t have any illusions of royalty. Besides, it’s also because of my previous existence as Lyle Dist. Do you know? The reason why Lyle Dist became a royal court magician?」
On my 5th birthday, I remember I had a high fever thanks to the memories of my previous life emerging in my dreams.
During that one week, thanks to the nightmares I was having because of my fever, I saw Lyle Dist’s life through my dreams. Among them, a portion left an impression on me, I’ll sniff out a small portion of it and talk about it.
「Without any warning, Kyle-sama, ah, the king’s father, am I right? It’s correct right? Kyle-sama turned up at Lyle Dist’s home and said, 『Oi, I’ll give you my daughter as your bride, so work on behalf of me』you know? The reason was he was looking for a retainer with ability because he was to become the king. Therefore I became his retainer. Lyle Dist refused, but he wouldn’t leave unless he became his retainer, which was what he selfishly declared. Furthermore he followed Lyle around, other than following, he never helped and did nothing. Arbitrarily rummaging for food, occupying the bed, the only times he was docile was when it was time for food and when it was time to sleep, any other time he’ll say nothing but『Be my retainer』. Maa, he did hand over some living expenses, but. Thanks to that, neither magic studies or research could be done. On top of that, it continued for a month, in the end Lyle was beaten by his persistence and became the royal court mage. Ahh, he declined the marriage though. And so after becoming the royal court mage, the King moved around and did whatever he pleased. Lyle was forced to clean up after him time and time again. For example, neglecting the acc.u.mulated piles of work, then leaving behind a note saying he’s gone off to play at his friend’s territory and he’ll return in a few days. Another time he hid his status, went off to exterminate magic beasts as an adventurer and ended up getting injured. And again on a different occasion, he sneaked out of the castle at night, went drinking in a bar until morning and ended up wasted. There were many more times in addition to that, and Lyle Dist to clean up after him every time you know?」
At that time, I was 5 years old when it was displayed as a dream, and it was planted inside my memory. The royal family had no dignity.
Maa, there were other parts too, but they were exactly same, summing up what should be summed up, in its own way deserves respect9.
>ただ、王族と言うだけでは尊敬できるかどうかは別物だということは理解できました。
「While I’m talking about this, the mission to Serbatos Republic where Lyle Dist was killed. Originally, the minister in charge should’ve went.『It seems the daughter of Republic’s representative has fallen in love with you. Don’t you think it would be better if you went instead? Therefore you will go.』, was how Lyle was made to go by force.『It’s a royal order』was what was told when he tried to decline. To begin with, expecting a 120 year old man get together with a mere 15 year old girl, what’s with that?」
I take out bits and pieces of information about Kyle-sama from my previous life and explain to them. The parts which made me feel this way was, most likely, are the results of where I have a strong impression of and sympathise with it seems. No matter how much 「previous life’s memory」 and 「information」 were imprinted, it’s all inside a brain of a single person. Especially the parts that give me a strong impression, I believe it has influenced my personality development. I can’t definitely say that it hasn’t influenced me.
Lyle Dist is from the Elf race. He was 120 years of age when he died.
Although the Elf race remains a youthful appearance til approximately 100 years of age, they will slowly begin to age once they pa.s.s it, when they reach their life expectancy they will become old and feeble.
The reason why Lyle Dist was called a 「Sage」 is because, with the long lifespan of an Elf, after spending many months and years on his research, he has an abundance of knowledge.
With the achievements of being a 「Sage」, Kyle-sama seemed to have invited him because of it.
And at his 120 years of age, he has an appearance of around 30 years of age.
But no matter how youthful he looked, a 120 year old and a 15 year old…
「In addition, that’s right. I know of the King’s childhood you know? He wouldn’t have lost to Kyle-sama, don’t you think? If it’s necessary, would you like to see me talk about it? Maa, I don’t understand what happened after Lyle Dist died but, my knowledge of the Royal Family are based on two people.」
Looking at the King after speaking, shall I say, his expression looks like he’s swallowed a bug.
Looking at the other’s expression’s, the Prince has a forced smile, or should I say he looks troubled, I mean. It’s quite hard to express.
Len-san has his mouth opened, it’s a pokan, would be the most appropriate expression. pokan face ( ﾟдﾟ)
When I looked at the Prime Minister at the end, he left his seat with a kirakira expression, drew close to my side, and grasped my hand.kirakira face ｡* ﾟ + ｡･ﾟ･｡･ヽ(*´∀`)ﾉ
「My comrade…!」
Ahh, this person has also had his own troubles, ne…
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