123 Episode 123 "The Princess without a Name Wanted You to Be aGirl".txt (2/2)

Moreover, since Cutlass is careless, there's a high chance that he'll find the ”royal coin”.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out that your origins were discovered while you were in the service of a nobleman and that you will be used as a political tool. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work for you.

'Mr. Cutlass, you just want to be a knight, right?

'Yes. With that personality, I'm serious about fighting for justice.

And you want it to stop.

No.

What?

I wouldn't have anything to complain about if it was the path Cutlass himself chose, would I?

Really?

If that's what Cutlass himself chose to do.

The girl's eyes were downcast and forlorn.

I don't have anything to complain about, as long as Cutlass is aware of the fact that she is a girl and a member of the royal family, and chooses to be a knight.

But I don't think Mr. Cutlass knows anything about that.

'Yes, she's just doing what her dead mother tells her to do. I don't imagine there's any other way to live. When he grows up, he'll get a job, knight, and serve his lord for the rest of his life. That's the only way he knows how to live.

...... too clumsy, right?

'You would think so, wouldn't you?　So, I would like to ask a favor of you.

The girl stared at me, determinedly.

”Will you listen to me?

Okay.

I sympathize with Mr. Cutlass' situation.

He was abandoned by his father when he was born and raised in such a way that his mother didn't know who he really was, and even now, he doesn't know who he is.

The path that Mr. Cutlass is about to take is pretty bad. Or rather, it's a minefield, to say the least. I think it's a good idea to realize who you are and what you're suited for before you do that and rethink your path.

It's a different persona that's recommending that, but it's Mr. Cutlass himself.

'Well, just tell me.'

When I said that, the girl took a deep breath and...

With a bright red face, he looked straight at me and declared.

'Let Cutlass be a woman!

Okay, I'm here.

'That's what I'm talking about!　You're talking fast!　But didn't ...... somehow turn your voice inside out?　Besides, why are you trying to throw the sword at your back out the window?

It's a wild card.

Are you having a hallucination?

I couldn't hear it very well either, because the sword rampaging behind me was so loud.

I pushed the rampaging demon sword into my lap and sat back down.

'Again, please.'

Let Cutlass know that he's a (...) girl (...) (・・・・・) (・・・・・・).

This time, the girl said, not omitting it.

'So that's what you mean.

'Making Mr. Cutlass realize what he is, you mean?

'Yes. Once you realize who you are, you'll be able to choose for yourself whether you really want to be a knight, or if you should choose another path.

Why me?

Because it was the first time Cutlass had ever shown him an opening.

The girl said.

'Up until now, Cutlass never let anyone near him when he was cleansing his body. His mother had told him very strictly not to do such things.

But Cutlass let you into the room. He thinks you are a good person to trust. I want to trust Cutlass' judgment. That's why I'm asking you to do this.

What do you mean by that?

Let Cutlass know how much fun a girl can have.

'Dressing them in cute clothes, walking with them, going out to play?'

'Something like that. However.

The girl looked at me with a serious look on her face.

”Just enough to keep me out.

This is so hard.

'Being treated as a girl might make Cutlass realize his true identity. Just as I am Cutlass's alter ego, Cutlass is my alter ego. We have the same tastes. I'm sure he wants to walk around with the one he likes - the one who is cute and delicious.

However, the deadline is half a day.

In the afternoon, Mr. Cutlass and his caravan will leave for the next town.

To become a knight without knowing who he is.

''I know it's a difficult quest. So the reward is inside me, with the right to use this skill.

The girl placed her hand on her chest and began to talk about her skills.

''Divine Instrumental Aptitude 《Shindaiki Butsu Tekitei》''

It can handle artifacts made in the most ancient times.

It can also read the writing inscribed on them.

A skill that sometimes manifests itself in those who are of royal or high noble blood.

'You have the right to handle this at will. Cutlass does not recognize this skill, so you will only be able to use it when I'm here ...... as you wish.

I'll withhold that reward.

Why?

I have no use for it at the moment and the ...... reward is out of proportion.

The quest is just to walk and play with Mr. Cutlass.

Of course, I'm interested in 'Divine Instrumental Aptitude'. If it's a skill limited to the royal family and high nobles, it could be used to open the gates to another world. But I don't need it at the moment, and I don't have any artifacts to rely on for such an artifact.

''The reward is ...... right. I'll take the naming rights.

Naming rights?

In the original world, it's very common.

The right to name a stadium or a building or whatever.

The right for me to call you by whatever name I want. It's not convenient for you to not have a name.

...... Arujiddo thinks wondrous things, doesn't he?

What did Mr. Cutlass's mother call you?

”My mother didn't like me as a girl and basically treated me as if I wasn't there. So when she would call me, she would call me 'empty (void).'

I think Mr. Cutlass's mother can hit him.

'All right. I'll come up with a good name for you.

Yes, Arujidono. Please take care of Cutlass for me. ......

Then she got dressed, closed her eyes, opened them, blinked...

'Huh?　A certain someone. When did that happen?

Mr. Cutlass, he was back.

If you look closely, the color of her eyes is slightly different. The girl before was a reddish-purple color, but Cutlass' eyes are a deep blue. It's really a difference that you can't see unless you look at it up close.

It's a magical world. When your personality changes, does the color of your eyes also change slightly?

''No, I beg your pardon!

Mr. Cutlass bowed deeply to me.

I think I'm tired from the trip and have dozed off. And ...... when did I get dressed?　Oh, I see that Arujiddo has let you change, haven't you?

I see.

So this is how Cutlass-san's memory is being followed up.

I dressed Cutlass, while he was supposedly asleep due to travel fatigue.

By the way, I have a favor to ask you, Mr. Cutlass.

Well, I'm at your service!

Mr. Cutlass tapped his chest.

I owe Arujidono a debt of gratitude for his help. I'm grateful to Arujidono for helping me out and delivering my exam voucher to me. I will do anything that I can do to help you, sir.

I was wondering if you could spend a half day with me tomorrow.

I said.

'It's only half a day's ride to the next town, right?　I just want to show you around town. There are some sights in this town and stuff. And there are some things I want to show Mr. Cutlass, too.

That is good, sir. Are you sure you don't want to make any plans?

It's not that bad. Mm-hm.

I would be delighted to accompany you, sir!

Mr. Cutlass raised his tiny fist to the ceiling.

'It is impossible for me to refuse Arujidono's invitation. The caravan you promised to take with you is leaving in the afternoon!

Good.

That's my line. I'm really happy to have met Arujidono. If I didn't become a knight, I would still be satisfied with this encounter.

I see. Then you can go to .......

Of course, I'm not going to give up on being a knight!

Right?

Even if Cutlass-san's 'knighthood' was instilled in him by his mother, his desire to fight for justice is still his. You can't stop it.

'Nevertheless, I've shown you an unseemly appearance for ...... Arujidono. I'm starting to feel embarrassed now that I'm not allowed to change my clothes.

No, that's okay. It is.

But it's a good thing I'm here, sir. If I'd let a woman into my room, I'd have been in a lot of trouble.

”Is it a big deal?

'Yes,' 'Yes,' my mother said. 'Cutlass, you will serve the first person of the opposite s*x who shows you his nakedness, body and soul,' she said.

But if it's Aruji, it's a boy-to-boy, so there's no problem!'

...... Hey.

Mrs. Cutlass' mom. What do you think you're ordering him to do?

”Of course, I'm obeying my mother's orders...　Have you gone home, my dear?　Yes. I'm looking forward to tomorrow. I'm so nervous that I can't sleep.

Good night, my dear boy!