NOVEL SIMPLE c41
The carriages of the Dukes Ewell and Dickaman are lined up in a row in front of the nobles-only gate of the Royal Capital.
In the carriage of hell between the engaged couple created by the duke, they did not speak once during the long journey to the royal capital, and the time passed by only stressing each other out.
But now that the end is in sight, the atmosphere is a little lighter.
Knock-knock.
"Who is it?"
I am from the 2nd Order of Knights of the Kingdom of Wengarten, and I have come to ask Count Dijkaman to give his signature for the entrance."
"Wait a minute."
The royal capital of this kingdom has a high level of security, and commoners living outside the capital and merchants who are not related to the nobility of the kingdom are not allowed to enter unless they have someone who can vouch for their identity.
Even adventurers, who serve as basic ID for those without nobility, are only allowed to enter at the C class level or higher, which is only 20% of the total.
Because of the strict control of people entering and leaving the city, those who live in the royal capital basically spend their entire lives there and continue to hone their skills in order to protect their livelihood.
For this reason, the kingdom has excellent technology that is several generations ahead of other countries.
"Count Dicaman, it is an honor to meet you."
"At once, I must ask you to sign here."
He signs a piece of paper held by a knight in full face armor.
"I'm sorry, but the young lady over there is .......'
Ah, she is the eldest daughter of the Duchess of Ewell, Nora Ewell. ......"
He interrupted me as if he thought I was going to introduce my fiancée.
I see, so you have no problem with Count Dicaman as your personal guarantor?"
"Yes. ......"
Thank you for your cooperation, then.
I'm a little concerned about what would have happened if I said I wouldn't guarantee it here, would I go home crying because I couldn't get into the royal capital?
The carriage started moving at the same time the knight left.
"Hey."
"What is it ......?"
'I think father is going to invite you to dinner after this, do you want to come?'
I thought it was unusual for her to talk to me, is she trying to tell me not to come?
"If he invites me, I'll go, because it's hard to refuse an invitation from the Duke."
"So."
...... is too suspicious.
Obviously, she started all this talk about a dinner that she herself must have hated, and then ended the conversation without demanding anything.
Isn't she going to do something, is she?
It's fine if the dukes self-destruct on their own, but don't drag me and my family into this, okay?
If things go bad in the royal capital, neither one of us will get off scot-free. I'm sure Nora Ewell knows that, and I'm sure there won't be any major screw-ups. ......
"Hah ......."
The atmosphere in the carriage, which had been a little better, turned bad again, and two simultaneous bursts of sighs filled the air.
ーーーーー
Mina! It's great to be in the capital!"
Yes, indeed!
Hi, it's Mina!
After getting over the hellish lessons from teacher Naamis, I came to the Royal Capital so that Master Khalil would not have to worry about having a partner for the party.
We entered the royal capital and arrived at the place where we were going to stay, and Master Khalil gave me some free time.
It seems that the duke's bitch had invited Master Khalil to dinner, and he couldn't refuse and said he was going to go with dark eyes.
I was not in the mood to enjoy myself too much because I saw Master Khalil looking so pained, but my maid friend invited me to go for a walk in the royal capital.
And then..,
"Look, look!"
"What is that?'
"Ummm, fluffy sweets?
They're sweet, you should try some."
"......! It's sweet!"
Oh, I'm having so much fun ......!
I'm playing and having fun while Master Khalil is working hard. ......
'Too much money is going to be spent. ......'
I think it's okay because of special allowance this time. Even if we were to hold out, can everyone hold out for sweets that can only be eaten in the royal capital?
Master Khalil is a kind man, but he rarely comes to Royal Capital, and we may be the first and last people he lets into the city, you know?"
"Ugh. ......"
Yes, that's right.
I'm just a lucky maid who got to come to the capital as Khalil-sama's escort, and even if I wanted to come to the capital again, I wouldn't be able to easily.
Then!
"Let's have fun just for today!"
"Next time, let's go eat that ice cream I've heard so much about!'
"Let's go!"
And so we decided to enjoy ourselves in King's Landing!
We had a great time eating sweets, picking out unusual souvenirs, and trying on clothes since we were servants of the Count's family.
'Shall we go back now?"
"I guess so.'
There was still some time before the sun set, but since Khalil-sama said he would be back for dinner, we had to go back and get ready for work.
"What was that crowd?"
On the way back to the inn, there was a gathering of people, and as I looked around, I saw a child wearing unflattering clothes and a nobleman struggling with him.
"How dare you try to take money from me, a nobleman!"
The angry nobleman's mood suggests that the child was caught by the guard when he was caught trying to steal something.
This is a rare sight in the royal city where security is relatively good.
I feel sorry for the situation, but stealing is not allowed.
"Hey, it's not very comfortable, let's go now. ......
"Right."
It was time to leave.
The guard who was seizing the child was kicked by a man wearing a hood that hid his face.
""Who the hell are you?"
'You abused a young child. ......'
The man's voice was mumbled, but strangely enough, it was heard by everyone present.
While the guards were wary of the man, the man took the child in his arms and started to run,
"Wait!"
The guards chased after him.
The people who had gathered around the area saw the guards off, and then gradually began to disperse.
"Hey, Mina, let's go back , I'm a little scared."
"Uh-huh!"