'But where did Lady Josephine hear about me and Mina from?

　When Val mentioned the question, Beate replied.

'The royal family was told that Val and Vilhemina were going to come up for the founding of the Academy. I don't know about Brother Rüdiger, though.'

Oh, I see. Well, that's easy then.

　He and Meena were in a prominent position, even if he didn't like it, and when you're an imperial princess, it's not hard to gather information about them from your maidservants and attendants.　
　He decided not to think about Rüdiger.

'Let's get back to the subject. Vilhemina, I would like to know more about the elves.

　Beate also spoke to Meena with a look on her face as if nothing had happened.

'What can I get you?'

　She didn't refuse, but she folded her arms, seemingly troubled by the topic.
　Beate also pondered what to ask her, wondering what to ask.
　Then he asked a question that Val had been wondering about.

'The Stark Ordnung I was taken to was surprisingly cramped, but is that what the elven lands are like?

It will be the capital of the country, in human terms. The name of the city is also Stark Ordnung.

　Meena answered carefully.
　I think the reason why he didn't tell me every single time is because I wasn't sure if he understood.

''Stark Ordnung is made up of forty cities, each of which has a certain degree of autonomy. In terms of human countries, it would be similar to the Klein Federation.

Oh, I see, it's just like that one.

　Her explanation was easy for both Val and Beate to understand, but it was something else that interested the Princess.

'What?　Val, have you ever been to the land of the elves?

　She makes her ruby eyes sparkle with curiosity.

'I envy you. I'd like to go there too.'

His Highness will not be able to do that.

　Val pointed out with a troubled look on his face.

'The reason I was able to do it is because I have no more ties than your highness.

　Between Yagami Teru and the Imperial Princess of the Empire, the latter is much more restrictive.

''I see... ......''

　The princess just slumped her shoulders in disappointment, as if she had been expecting it, but she didn't spoil it.

　Looking at her with a good listening ear, Val told her something after a moment of hesitation.

'Actually, the chances aren't entirely zero.

'What?　Really?

　Beate nodded her head cutely, which was surprising.
　Zenda thought it was superfluous, but there was no way she could tell him, so she kept silent.

''Yes. Strengthening relations with the elven nation is often talked about. Your highness should stand for a friendship mission.

'Oh, right!　If the royal family is the emissary, it's an effective way to convey sincerity and seriousness to them!

　Her eyes lit up as she understood what he meant.

'That is, if there are no other candidates running for office.

　She chuckles when Val nails it.

'It's all right. None of the others will want to go to the elven lands, so I'm sure your father will choose me as well.

　Indeed, the best person who could serve as an ambassador of friendship with the elves to the royal family would be Beate.
　Adrienne is also there, but as expected, sending the Crown Prince abroad as an ambassador is an unthinkable option.

''That's very likely.

　Bal refrained from saying anything that might have dampened her feelings, saying that it was not a matter that could be decided right away anyway, and offered a counterpoint.
　The maidservants do not want to enter into their conversation, even if they want to.
　Val is magnanimous and Beate is lax, but their own consciousness is a fetter.

'I suppose the face of the guards is going to change when the princess is the emissary.

　Meena spoke up as a way of connecting the conversation, and Val picked up on it.

'Right. Normally it would be one of the Knights, but if His Highness is going to be an emissary, it's going to be one of the female Kingsguard Knights or the Eight Divine Lights.'

　Hearing his words, Meena frowned in obvious disgust.
　Instead of being offended, Beate started to chuckle.

'You don't hold back when I'm right in front of you, Meena. But that's what I love about you.'

Hi.

　Meena responds in passing because of the compliment.
　It would be too late to have an ounce of affection for them now.
　The maidservants had extremely complicated expressions and stood still.
　It's not surprising that a series of conversations are full of twists and turns for common sense people.