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Victor is drinking elegantly in front of me. The old men were ordering hot coffee.
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I managed to escape from the crowd. Lieutenant Neil helped me out and I was able to get through the crowd.
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It was hard to get through with so many people asking me so many questions at once. Even Prince Shotoku couldn't handle that.
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You're late.
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Victor said this without making eye contact with me.
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Captain Marius and the others bowed their heads and said, "I'm sorry. I take a good look at where I am.
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Captain Marius told me earlier that this place is the prince's favorite place ......, but it doesn't look like it.
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When I enter the store, Captain Marius and his staff let me go upstairs with a pass, but the whole store is decorated like a people's friend.
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The light bulbs were not very bright, the place was made of old-fashioned wood, and there were not many people. The owner was a strong and taciturn man. ...... is kind of like a hideout.
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"What are you thinking about?"
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Victor looks at me probingly.
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"It's kind of a strange place," he says.
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"You don't think I look good?"
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...... Is Victor an esper?
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"It's quiet here, and no one disturbs me."
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Victor went on to say.
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I think I know what he means. I feel more at home here than in that stark, ornate castle.
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"You want a drink?"
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"No, thank you."
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My response sent a sense of tension through the place. Only the old men are drinking coffee with a relaxed expression on their faces.
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Vice Captain Neil warned me in a strong tone that I had offended Viktor.
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"It would be rude to refuse!"
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"I can't afford to let my guard down. I need to keep my head clear at all times."
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"This place is safe. Besides, I could use a break.
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"Have you forgotten? I was a slave just a few days ago. I have to protect myself. When I'm out, I'm always in danger.
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I reply with a big smile, and Vice Captain Neil shuts his mouth.
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"You don't get drunk, do you, Prince?"
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"I couldn't get drunk even if I wanted to."
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Victor answered my question shortly.
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To be honest, you probably have enough ego to fight even if you drink, but you shouldn't drink in public before you know how drinking in this country affects you. Especially not in front of Victor.
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It would be a disaster if I accidentally said something.
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"I won't force you. Order what you like."
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The prince then handed me a small menu.
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There were two choices: coffee and liquor. I was going to order tea. .......
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What a place with no beverage selection! How do you keep this place running?
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Captain Marius and Keres ordered drinks, while Vice Captain Neil and I ordered coffee.
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"To continue what we were talking about earlier, what exactly are you going to do with the members of the squad you're going to make? Where are you going to select your people from?"
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Victor takes a swig from his glass full of alcohol and puts it down a little roughly on the desk.
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"Don't worry, I'll find the members myself.
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"You're going to look for them one by one?"
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Yes. I'll see for myself."
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"Why do you want to go through all that trouble? I was going to tell you to take any of my guys you wanted. Besides, who would want to join a kid's squad? Are you trying to make a heck of a unit?"
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How is it that this prince is so good at stirring things up. ...... but in the world of Otome games, these people are often the main targets.
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"It's the other way around."
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"Oh?"
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Victor frowned at my words.
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"I want you to know that joining my unit is the hardest thing in the world. You will learn the hard way that it is the greatest honor to be a member of my unit.
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I kept my smile in my voice.
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