Chapter 109 (1/2)

The moment we left the audience hall, we were taken to some private room. After waiting there together with Isaac-san for a while, His Majesty and the prime minister who finished the audience a moment ago entered with a few knight guards. I have tried to stand up from the chair in a hurry, but I timidly sat back when His Majesty signaled me with his hand.

「There are no unnecessary eyes in here, so you can act as usual without worries. If you have something to say then say it without holding back」

「Thank you very much, Your Majesty」

「Fumu. This is not an official occasion, so I won’t mind if you call me Tristan」

「U, umm…… Your Majesty Tristan?」

When His Majesty sat facing me, his first words were about my att.i.tude. Act as usual he said, even though this person is the head of a country…… is that fine? Moreover, I received permission to call him by name.

His Majesty’s gaze was saying “give it a try” and when I tried, an obvious frown formed on his face…… it seems he didn’t like it.

「…… Tristan-sama」

「Umu」

When I tried calling him again without using his t.i.tle, his frown faded away in satisfaction.

What to say…… there are many friendly people among the Guardia country’s royalty and n.o.bility? All the people I became friendly with wanted me to call them by their names…… No, there are people like Baron Gilbert who caused trouble in Shirin and Count Tugal, so it’s most likely just a coincidence.

「Conrad」

「Yes. Well then, Tak.u.mi-dono. First of all, please accept this」

“Who?” Is what I thought when Tristan-sama called the unfamiliar name, but it seems he was addressing the prime minister. Come to think of it, Ford must be his house’s name. Conrad must be his first name.

When the prime minister gave instructions to a knight holding a leather bag, gashari, such metallic noise resounded the moment he placed it on top of the table. It appears to be money, but there seems to be considerably a lot as the noise was quite loud.

「…… Isn’t there too many?」

There should be a considerable amount even if it was in gold coins…… there definitely aren’t large gold coins or platinum coins inside…… are they? I’m afraid to look.

「It’s a proper amount. Receive it without reserve」

Even if you say that, it’s not like I can receive it without reserve.

I turned my gaze towards Isaac-san to seek help, but Isaac-san disappeared from the place he was supposed to be at. He apparently moved to stay behind me in a casual manner when Tristan-sama and others entered.

「…… When did you move away?」

I seriously didn’t notice. I have thought so before, but…… does the Risner House has a【Stealth]skill that can’t be detected with my【Appraisal]?