Chapter 81 Extra Chapter 1.1 - Yanual who was left alone, Part 1 (2/2)

「……? Pardon me?」

When I said my impression aloud, Lutz looked back at me curiously. I return a laugh and casually examine the surroundings.

It is also almost afternoon, so there seems to be few customers.

「There are few people. It’s just right. Let’s talk right here.」

When I said that, Lutz laughed awkwardly and nodded.

「Your Highness as always, has a nice personality.」

「Hmm? What do you mean?」

While I’m am puzzled at Lutz’s words that I don’t understand the meaning of, Lutz speaks while bowing his head.

「No, it is nothing. What I’m saying is I really like Your Highness.」

「Thank you for that.」

I gave thanks because I seemed to have been praised, but Lutz laughs delightfully. I wonder what’s so funny?

No, Lutz is always strange. I pull myself together and continue the conversation.

「Anyway, let’s move on to the main topic. Have you heard about the island that was recently flying in the sky here, the Heavenly Country?」

When I asked that, Lutz’s eyes grew slightly wide open.

「……. Of course, I know, but isn’t it confidential? Even though everyone is talking about it as a rumor, the reality is out of grasp at all. Even though it isn’t because there is a gag order being imposed, this must be a really serious secret that is only being exchanged between some Imperial Country senior executives. I thought that, but……」

Unusually, Lutz spoke what’s in his mind freely. It seems like the existence of Heavenly Country seems to strongly stimulate the curiosity of Lutz as well.

「Oh, that’s why you didn’t ask me about the Heavenly Country yesterday?」

When I said that, Lutz admitted while smiling bitterly.

「Yes, that’s right. Hearing Your Highness bringing up that subject, means that you are going to tell me about the Heavenly Country, right?」

Lutz said that with a gentle smile, but his eyes were shining. While smiling at Lutz who can’t suppress his excitement, I nodded.

「That’s right. It’s regarding that Heavenly Country, but if possible, I’d like to have Lutz accompany me next time. After all, it’s nothing but unusual things for me and I came home without understanding almost everything. A first-class merchant’s eyes. I judged that I need very good eyes that will assess the great number of foreign goods.」

When I said that and looked at Lutz, Lutz erased his smile and swallowed his saliva with a serious expression.

「…… Your Highness, if your time allows, could you let me listen to your story carefully inside?」

「Umu」

When I gave an immediate reply, Lutz hurriedly turned on his heel.

「Well then, right this way, please.」

The always cool and collected Lutz goes inside with movements that suits well in describing a ‘thud’ thud’ ‘thud’. His receding appearance felt fresh and very amusing, but let’s keep that secret.