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Request Completion
As I waited in a daze while staring at the corridor’s ceiling, I could hear the sound of footsteps approaching. When I looked over, it was Arte. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
「……is it done already?」
「I actually wanted to talk a bit more ja, but it will affect the parade if I were to stay too long here. Mother would be angry at me if I abandoned my royal duties」
Arte said with a wry smile.
Arte will certainly be reprimanded by a lot of people after this. However, the person herself had a bright expression and didn’t have the slightest trace of gloom expression on her face.
「Is that so? Well then, let’s hurry back to the royal capital, shall we?」
「Um, the parade starts in the evening. If I return to the royal capital now and prepare like crazy, then we will make it in time.....should be」
The reason her words trailed off at the end is probably that she couldn’t imagine it herself.
But, having fulfilled her long-cherished wish, Arte is now filled with energy and I’m sure she can pull it off.
「Okay then, we’re going to teleport to the royal capital」
「Um」
After making sure Arte had properly put her hood on, I cast Space magic.
We teleport from the corridor to near Zeral Castle. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
On the day of the Founding festival, the royal capital was even more crowded and bustling compared to before the preparation period.
The people are not that crowded at the front of the Zeral castle, but the main street is probably jam-packed.
I’m a little curious about the bustle of the Founding festival, but now is not the time to be sightseeing leisurely.
I have to return Arte to the castle as soon as possible.
「Where should I drop you to settle things quietly?」
「The window in the central tower is my bedroom ja. I want you to take me there」
I think it is bad for me to know the room of the First Princess, but we have to hurry now, so I can’t worry about such a thing right now.
「Okay. I’ll go up to the sky first, so don’t shout」
「I will bear with it」
As expected, it is not possible to see the inside of the room from the ground.
So after Arte prepared herself, I teleported us to the sky just like when we traveled to the cemetery.
I look into Arte’s room from high in the sky and cast Teleport again.
「Oops! Are you alright, Arte?」
「Um, no problem ja」
The coordinate was slightly off since the Teleport was done after seeing the room at a limited angle, and we ended up appearing in midair, but we managed to land safely somehow.
Looking around, the room is quite wide and luxurious.
There is a relaxing space with a large sofa and table in the corner, with a closet, dresser, and various furnishings placed in the room.
The red carpet on the floor is soft enough to sink my shoes.
And, there is a very large canopied bed at the back.
It was filled with all sorts of furniture that could only be seen in stories.
So this is a royalty’s room, huh.
「……I realized after going outside, but my room is too big」
Arte looks around her own room and gives a wry smile.
It’s probably because she came to understand the standard of living that ordinary people have after staying at the inn in Pedrick and Nina’s house.
「It’s spacious enough to let an entire family live comfortably」
Saying something like ‘I want to try to spend some time in a room like this’ to Arte might be rude, as she wasn’t able to go outside during the Founding festival.
「Artemisia-sama!」
Just as we were chatting with wry smiles on our faces, there was a hurried sound of footsteps coming from the hallway.
The one who burst through the door was a knight with indigo hair, wearing a surcoat over his silver armor.
The female knight looked relieved as soon as she saw Arte.
I heard that she was the one who told Arte about me, but still, having the person you are in charge of guarding leave must have been quite worrying for her. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
「I am sorry for the trouble I have caused you, Camila (カーミラ). I have just returned ja」
Her wording and tone have become dignified compared to usual.
This must be Princess Artemisia’s normal conduct.
「I am relieved that you are safe, Artemisia-sama. ――and, who is that person?」
「It is the Teleporter Camila told ja」
「Pleased to meet you, I am the Teleporter, Kureto」
I introduce myself and bow as the knight called Camila’s gaze pierces me.
Although it is just something I picked up hastily for the sake of business and can hardly be called graceful.
「You really were able to meet him. So that means, you have also visited Your Highness' mother's grave?」
「Hm, I was able to visit safely」
「I see」
She must have been able to tell from Arte’s bright expression and short comment. Camila also wore a gentle expression on her face.
「Kureto-dono, thank you very much for granting Artemisia-sama’s request this time」
「No no, please don’t worry about it」
「I was able to see my mother on her death anniversary thanks to Kureto. Thank you very much. This is your reward as promised」
Arte thanked me once again and handed a bluish purple gem from her shoulder bag.
Camila’s eyes widened in shock when she saw this, but then she turned away as if pretending not to see anything.
It makes me feel afraid to accept it after seeing her reaction.
「Is one of these really enough?」
「Yes, this one is already enough. If anything, I feel like I am getting more than I deserve 」
Arte looked a little sad after hearing my polite words.
I have been pretending not to know her status as the princess to talk to her casually until now, but I can’t do that in front of Camila now that I know she is a princess. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
「Is that so. If Kureto says so, then one it shall be」
「Artemisia-sama, please forgive me, but anymore than this is....」
As Arte handed over the gem with a generous nod at me, Camila said that to her with a desperate look on her face.
It will probably affect the parade if we stay here any longer. I should tell them I have to go so they will be able to make their preparations as soon as possible.
「Actually, I would like to entertain you properly, but unfortunately, I have some urgent preparation to make so that will be it for today ja」
「Yes, Artemisia-sama. You may call me anytime if you need anything」
「……is it really okay to call you again?」
Arte turns around with a somewhat anxious look on her face and asks.
Perhaps she was being thoughtful for our final talk, as Camila already moved to the door and closed her eyes.
Perhaps it is a signal that I could talk to her casually for the moment.
「Of course it’s okay, you know? I don’t know what kind of difficulties or worries you have as a princess, but if you ever have a hard time, you can visit Howling village. Nina, Andre, Steall, and the other villagers are waiting for you. And no matter how much time you have, my magic can take you there in an instant after all」
「Thank you, Kureto! Then, I’ll call you again next time!」
She spoke with a broad grin on her face, and then Artemisia――no, the girl called Arte happily smiled and walked to the door.
I thought it was okay after seeing her like that, and so I cast Teleport to leave.
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After sending Arte to the royal castle, I parted ways with them and headed down to the royal capital to enjoy the National Founding festival. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
Various stalls are set up along the streets during the National Founding Festival, and many people have gathered.
There are so many people that it fills my entire field of vision.
There were times when people had gathered for events such as an anniversary or the sale of something, but had never been this bustling.
I fully enjoy looking around rare foods that can only appear at the National Founding festival, foreign goods from visiting merchants, and even dropping by Emilio’s stall that uses Howling ingredients.
「Hm? The flow of people suddenly changed」
Just as I was talking to Emilio, the people suddenly started moving noisily.
It is not the random movement of people when looking around the stalls or stores, but an orderly movement toward some sort of destination.
「Probably because the royal parade is starting. The knights’ order must be blocking the main street by now」
「I see. Guess I’ll also see since I’m here anyway」
「I’ll accompany you. I’m curious about the tomboy princess Kureto was looking after」
And so, we decided to join the flow of the crowd to see the parade.
「Uwaa, what an outrageous amount of people」
「Today is the only day ordinary people can see the royal family in person after all」
「Are people that curious to see the royalties?」
「That’s cause the royalties are full of beautiful people, as they married only people blessed with good looks and magical abilities. And since it is beautiful people, you will want to see them at least once, right?」
「So it’s like that, huh」
Certainly, Arte was also a very beautiful girl. I guess it is only natural for people wanting to see them at least once, if they are the ones governing the country.
Although I’m not that curious. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
Rather than that reason, I just want to see it clearly since it was a big moment for Arte, who is my friend now.
Walking along the main street by following the flow of people, the flow of people suddenly comes to a complete stop.
「Oi, the flow of people has completely stopped, y’know?」
「I guess it got too crowded, we cannot advance anymore. We should have moved earlier」
We should have moved earlier instead of chatting away if we had known the parade would start. We can’t see the main street at all because of the crowd.
People around and behind us were also complaining about this crowded situation.
「Well, there is no need to force ourselves to be in this crowd with Kureto’s magic」
「That’s true. Well then, let’s teleport to a place with more visibility」
This might be a little unfair but this is also one of my magic’s privileges.
Before long, Emilio and I teleported to the rooftop of a building not far from the main street.
We teleported from the middle of the crowd to a spacious rooftop.
「It’s easy to see them here」
「Reallyー, I have a special seat this year, thanks to Kureto」
Although I’m used to the crowd thanks to my previous life in Japan, I still find an overcrowded situation unpleasant after all. Being able to see in such a comfortable place like this is the best.
Looking down at the main street where people usually come and go, it is not completely deserted.
The main street is completely blocked, and the citizens were waiting in the designated area. It goes all the way to the gate. Knights wearing armor and helmets are lined up at equal intervals before the divider. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
They are probably on standby to keep watchful eyes so people with bad intentions will not get in.
It must be a tremendous amount of pressure to be exposed to so many people’s gaze. Today is her beloved mother’s death anniversary, and considering she hasn’t been able to visit for so long, it’s only natural she would feel emotionally unsettled.
The citizens are waiting quietly while taking out the food and liquor they bought at the stalls, while at the same time following the instructions of the knights and officials.
Emilio and I wait comfortably at our special seats while I take out the food and liquor I stored in my subspace and enjoy them.
Then, we could hear lively voices coming from the north.
「Oh, looks like the royalties have arrived」
When Emilio told me to get up, a magnificent carriage began to approach slowly from a distance.
But, it is not the normal, box-shaped carriage, but the open type where people can see the passengers inside.
Knights riding horses are striding as if to surround the carriage carrying the royal family.
The king who rules this country, and the queen - who is his consort - are smiling and waving at the citizens. The citizens are also holding the national flags, waving their hands, and cheering for the royals.
Certainly, the king and queen are beautiful people, but that is not where my interest lies.
As the royal carriage passed, another, less flashy but still beautiful carriage came along.
There was a woman with the same hair color as Arte wearing a tiara and a beautiful dress in that carriage.
Her beautiful light purple hair is visible at a glance and carefully braided, he skin is also lightly made up, and a thin, pink lipstick is applied to her lips.
「She is the First Princess, Artemisia」
「She’s completely different when she was with me」
She was not wearing any makeup when she was with me, she was wearing easy-to-move-in clothes, but she looks considerably more mature when she wears a proper outfit. It might be because she is waving her hand with a graceful smile on her face. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
No one would mistake her for a girl who is close to Nina’s age.
Camila is riding in front of Arte’s carriage, keeping a watchful eye on the surroundings. The fact that she is in a position not standing on the street with the other knights probably shows her high standing. She is entrusted with protecting the First Princess.
There are also other royalty who seems to be her siblings in the carriage, but perhaps I’m just to biased toward my friend that I can’t seem to notice them at all.
「So Kureto was taking such a person around, huh?」
「It seems so, but it doesn’t seem so at all」
I tried to calmly think about it after Emilio said that to me, but it doesn’t connect with the previous Arte at all, surprisingly.
Perhaps it’s because her appearance as Arte and Artemisia is too different.
「Will she notice if you wave at her?」
「I’ll try it」
I wave my hand from the rooftop with a light expectation in my heart, and perhaps it is a coincidence.
It really felt like Arte recognized me and smiled warmly, the same way she used to smile at me back in the village.
「Artemisia-sama got a lovely smile this year, huh」
「Is that so?」
「Artemisia-sama seemed to have a rather cheerless expression last year. But it is different this year. I mean, look, all this excitement from the citizens cheers, captivated by her radiant and dazzling smile」
Indeed, the citizens loudly cheered when Arte smiled and waved in their direction.
It was clear that the enthusiasm the citizens showed her was noticeably greater than the other royals.
That must mean the citizens are looking forward to seeing her genuine smile.
Having been able to visit her mother’s grave on her death anniversary, there’s no trace of sadness in Arte now.
I genuinely thought it was a good thing I accepted Arte’s request after seeing her bright smile. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
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