Chapter 171 (2/2)

… Fumu… Certainly from hearing the Princesses’ explanation it does seem like it.

“But it’s not like we have proof of it and nothing will come from just us discusing it… You said that you know someone from those knights, right? Then why don’t we try to call them out for the time being?”

“You are right.”

“Let’s do that.”

“… But we don’t know their circumstances so let’s stay vigilant nonetheless…”

So we stepped out while staying alert as we didn’t know how they would act. When they saw us, the knights raised their arms and pointed them at us, and then the three higher ranks in mantles came out too.

“Who are you… depending on your answer we will…”

The one that spoke was the one in the middle of those three. A man in his fifties with manly features, an unshaved beard and skinny appearance. He extended his hand towards the pommel of his sword.

“It has been a while Runo-sama.”

“It’s been a while Master Runo.”

From our side Naminissa and Narelina get infront of me and call out to him. I stayed in a stance to be able to dash out at any moment.

“… Princess Narelina, Princess Naminissa.”

The one called Runo kneels in front of Naminissa and Narelina the moment he realises who they are. The other knights immediately kneel to mimicking Runo-san.

“I’m glad to se that you are both fine, Princess Narelina, Princess Naminissa.”

“Fufu… There is no Mabondo Royal Family any more, you know?”

“So you don’t have kneel before us or call us princesses any more.”

“… Even if there is no country nor Royal Family I don’t care. For me you are the Princesses.”

Naminissa and Narelina seem troubled by Runo-san’s words but somehow a happy smile appears on their faces.

Afterwards we joined the knights in their preparations to welcome us, Sarona, Haosui and Kagane were to collect firewood nearby, Tata and Mao went to help with the cooking and Naminissa and Narelina went to discuss something with Runo-san. Because it turned out like this, Freud and I were left with nothing to do so we went to help in setting a place to eat. Meru as always was on top of my head giving a carefree yawn.

T/N: I’m not sure if that really happened but that’s what the raw said, if anyone remembers please tell me… that is one of the problems of releasing one chapter every fortnight.

172 (Tomorrow)