zChapter 82 - Extra Volume 1 Chapter 7 – Dinner at the Inn (1/2)

While carrying the fainted Helena, I went back to the inn.

The sun is setting too, so Cecil and the others might have returned by now.

“Fuu, that was really exhausting……”

I managed to reach the inn, but it was more tiring than expected so I plopped down just like that.

Helena is not that heavy but I have to keep her from slipping off as I carry her.

The problem is, I am not currently in shape to carry someone over.

To the extent that I almost made her fall every time I advance.

I even had to focus my mind more than usual or else she’s going to fall from my hands.

Moreover, Helena began breathing asleep in the middle, making me even more determined in this action.

“Finally, the inn at last”

I took a breather after reaching the entrance, then moved my legs again as I head to our room.

It was on the second floor, and looks like there are people inside already.

“I knew they’d be back home”

I found relief not having to search for them again.

I knocked on the door. Cecil’s voice ran inside.

“Coming,……Ah, Allan-sama!”

“I’m home, Cecil. Are you the only one here?”

“Nay, Fran-san is here too”

“Is that so? Then good. Please help me carry Helena to the bed”

I showed her my back.

“Ara, she looks so comfy. She must have got tired from playing”

“Ahahahaha, well somewhat”

And it was an extremely radical one too.

I kept the last part inside my thoughts.

There are two bedrooms in this room that is even good for five people. I carried her to one of them.

Because both of my hands are blocked, I asked Cecil to keep the door open.

“Please, this way”

“Thanks…..Heave-ho!”

I put down Helena carefully so as not to wake her up.

And because I had a good job carrying her, she’s having such a good night’s rest.

“Nn…..suuu, haa……”

She breathed softly as she lay in bed.

Looks like she’s in a very deep sleep.

After that, I quietly left the bedroom.

“Thanks for the hard work. It would have been hard for me to carry one person on my back”

“It’s not that difficult. it was a bit stressing, but other than that it’s fine.”

When I went back to the living room, various dishes are arranged on the table.

That reminds me, it’s now the time for dinner.

“……Oh, Prince, you came back”

From behind, Fran, appears with a tray on her hand.

There are drinking glasses on top of it. Looks like she’s planning to take the break with Cecil.

“Oh Hello. I took Helena home just now. Has Effie come back yet?”

I inquired about that girl whom I parted with at that tent.

Well, she’s not the type to get lost that easily.

“She came back once. However, she left again because she hasn’t seen everything yet”

“I see. That’s really her”

I became satisfied upon hearing Fran’s answer.

It seems that Effie didn’t go out so much from the forest that she used to stay.

So festivals like this might be rare for her.

I don’t think she’s hunting for men, but I have no choice but to believe her.

“I get it about Effie. By the way, did the two of you made these?”

I turned my eyes on the dishes on the table.

“Nay, these are the dishes I bought together with Fran-san”

Taking a closer look, I saw some that were sold at the shops we had earlier.

“Prince, are you going to have dinner? If so, I’ll bring the plates over”

However, I tried to stop Fran from going at the back.

“No, it’s okay. Sometimes it’s good to pick at them once in a while”

That’s why I took out knives and forks instead of plates.

“If the prince says so”

Fran nodded and sat down on another seat while holding another cup.

“Well, this is quite good for a change”

Cecil who normally prepares the table also agreed.