After that, Hitoshi answered a few more questions, which were light.

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　Princess Rieschen seemed to have been talking with Lefa during this time.

"I see, so you have a sister of my own, Your Highness.

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"Yes, Tia. She took care of me a lot when I was little. After that, she got very sick and stopped working, but one day Jin came and fixed her up!

"I see."

　Refa had heard this story from Jin, but since Rieschen sounded so happy, she pretended that it was the first time she had heard this story, and kept her role as a listener.

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　In the meantime, Ernesto finished his question.

"Well, is that enough?　I'll answer if you have any more questions.

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"Okay, thanks, Jin. I'm glad you got your questions answered. ...... Ries, I'm sorry I left you alone."

　Prince Ernest seems to have gotten used to the company of Princess Rieschen to the extent that he is finally able to express his concern for her.

"No, Master Nest, I have enjoyed your company as well."

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　Rieschen replied, and gave a small wave to Leffa as she left.



"Well, ......"

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　Just as Jin was about to say something, there was a commotion in the garden.

"What is it?

"What is it?"

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　Ernest and Rhys looked up.

"......?　Isn't that one of them Lila?"

　The servants and guards seemed to be making some noise. One of them was definitely Lila Solyce, Ernesto's maid of honor.

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"I'm going to have a look around.

　Jin stood up, knowing that as the host of the World Congress, he could not leave the trouble unattended. Reiko followed him.

"I'll go check it out too.

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　Ernest, as Lila's host, stands up.

"Then I'll go with you.

　Naturally, Rieschen also stood up.

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　When Jin and the others went to the place, they found that there had been an altercation as well.

　From the cursing that could be heard, it sounded like their shoulders had touched when they passed each other, or their eyes had met, or something like that.

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"You guys, you'd better not do that."

"So, Your Highness!"

　Ernesto's voice at the scene made Lila turn around.

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"Lila, what's wrong?"

"Yes, um, no, ......"

Your Highness, they have been messing with us.

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　The one who answered was Bruno Thales Bright, the vice captain of the Kingsguard. He is the knight who fought so valiantly to protect the royal family during the Golem Garden Party.

What do you mean? Wasn't it you who blocked our way?"

　The one who answered back was a soldier of the Kingdom of Celuloa, though I do not remember his name, judging from his attire.

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　The kingdoms of Egelea and Cerroa have been at each other's throats for many years.

　Even though the leaders have made peace, it seems that it will take time for those below to understand each other.

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"It is folly to stir up trouble here. You will only bring disgrace on your master's face.

　It was Princess Rieschen who intervened in the dispute. She is, after all, the third kingdom in the dispute.

　Although still dissatisfied with Princess Rieschen's rebuke, both sides seemed to have decided to leave.

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"Thank you, Ries. Thank you very much.

　Ernest, who understood that both sides had pulled out, thanked her since it was coming from Princess Rieschen in her capacity as the third country.

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"No, Your Highness, it was nothing."

　Rieschen, who was already beginning to show her support, said, "No, Your Highness, it's nothing at all.

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"Your Highness, I am sorry for the trouble I have caused you.

　Bruno and Laila bowed to the third prince Ernest.

"That's ...... not so good, but whatever. So what was the cause in the end?"

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"Yes ......."

　According to Lila, she had gone to the edge of the garden to watch Ernest and the others from afar, when she met a group from the Kingdom of Selroa.

　There were three of them and two of us. The path was small enough for two people to pass each other. When he stood still, expecting them to move out of the way, they told him he was in their way.

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"You're in trouble, aren't you?"

"...... sorry."

　Laila's petite body contracted even more, as if she thought Ernesto's words were a reprimand.

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"No, I wasn't talking about Lila. I think the quarrels between countries have deep roots, you know.

"Master Nest, your face is getting old.

"Ha-ha-ha, Reese is looking a bit old too."

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　Laila, who had been feeling down, couldn't help but smile at the sight of the two of them getting along so well.



　At that time, Reiko whispered softly to Jin.

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Father, there's been some trouble at the Jade Palace.

Let's go to .......

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　This time, Jin and Reiko go alone.

　Erza should be at the Jade Pavilion at this time of the day, and there are many Randos guarding her.

　However, the Golems have been instructed not to interfere with the guests' disputes as long as they do not result in bloodshed.

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　As long as it does not cause trouble for Jin, they are basically left to take care of their own problems.



　With this in mind, Jin walked through the woods and came to the garden in front of the Jade Pavilion.

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　There were the guards of Franz's kingdom and the guards of Klein's kingdom.

(Oh, these countries were not on good terms with each other until recently. ......)

　Jin sighed in his heart and walked further.

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"...... hmm?"

　It's true that there are people gathered here, but there is something a little strange about them. Or rather, there was no sign of an altercation.

"Is that ...... Mr. Fritz?

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　Among the guards from the kingdoms of Klein and Franz, Fritz, a soldier from the Shoro Kingdom, is visible.

　Next to him was a woman with familiar light brown hair.

"Gloria-san?"

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　I don't know exactly what was going on, but judging from the previous fight, I guessed that there was some kind of dispute between the guards here as well, and Gloria was at the center of it. Jin guessed that Fritz interceded.

　And it seems that he was not far off the mark.

　It seemed that the conversation had already been settled, because they apologized to each other and walked away, although some of them clicked their tongues.

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"Mister Fritz, I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."

　Gloria apologized to Fritz.

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"Don't worry about it. My sister's fiancée is hosting this gathering and I don't want any tactless trouble."

"I see."

　Gloria blushes a little at this curt response. But...

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"Yes?　Mister Fritz, you have blood on your cheeks.

　Was someone's fist grazed her during the fight earlier?

　Fritz replies lightly to Gloria, who looks a little worried.

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It doesn't hurt at all. Lick it and it will heal.

"...... you lick your own cheeks?"

"What?"

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"...... pfft."

　Jin heard someone blurt out something in his ear. It was Elsa.

"Brother, I don't think that's possible. ......<>"

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"Oh, I'm sorry."

　Elsa's healing magic quickly healed Fritz's wounds.

"Hmm,...... thank you for clearing up the mess."

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"Never mind."

　Fritz patted Erza on the head. Elsa puffed up in a deliberate way.

"Oh my God..." she says. ...... don't treat me like a child.

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"Ha ha, sorry, sorry."

　Jin, who was watching from the side, realized that there were no more differences between them.

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