Eric and I were coming back to the south main street as a resting place after having looked around the shopping street, weapon and armor stores.

　By the way, this is the first place where Ra-chan and I met.

"Haha, I'm a bit tired.

　I'm not in a position to say that I'm being guided around, but being able to walk around a crowded royal capital is tiring. The reason why I'm walking around so enthusiastically is because I won't get suspicious even if I use transference magic to transfer. I've been looking for a place that is close to my destination.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find the best way to do it. I'd like to know most of the route the knights patrol, but as expected, it's impossible to do in half a day. You should take a closer look at that point when you come back next time.

I would like to say "Shameful", but I'm not. I'd like to say, "Shameful," but I agree with you. Let's take a break here and then head west, and then we'll head to the northwest theater.

Agreed. Then let's get a drink.

　Then we went to the stall to buy some juice mixed with vegetables and fruits.

　Then I saw what looked like a carriage parked near it.

　Hmm, I wonder if some nobleman is coming.　Looking at the opulent carriage, it looks like he has quite a bit of money. Because our carriage has such an extravagant coat of arms, the carriage itself looks poorly made.

　By the way, this carriage looks familiar to me or is it just my imagination?

''Ah, that was--''

'It's Al!　And Eric, too!

　Eric opened his mouth, but it was interrupted by a familiar, high-pitched voice.

　There was Ra-chan buzzing and waving his hand at us with a smile while holding the juice he received from the stall. She waved her hand so vigorously that the glass of juice almost fell out of her hand, and she looked so cute in her panic.

　Ra-chan hands it to the maid who is waiting behind her and then turns to me and gives me a smile mixed with embarrassment.

　When I see that pure smile, my heart is soothed.

　I sincerely hope that Ra-chan doesn't end up being like the twins we met on the shopping street earlier.

　When I think about it, I feel like I can understand a little bit of the feelings of the many gentlemen who exist in the royal capital.

　No, it's just a little bit. It's just because the incident just now was so shocking.

　Ra-chan comes running up to us with his hands in front of us.

'What are Al and Eric doing here?'

"We've been walking around King's Landing today, and we're going to take a break. And now we're going to take a break.

　I was really going to go into a store somewhere, but I felt like I was going to be covered up when I sat down.

　Then there's the aspect of Eric's pocketbook being in a pinch.

''Ah!　I love it!　I want to play with Al and Eric too!

　Rah puffs out her cheeks and makes an envious sound. Her twin-tailed hair sways softly as she moves.

　Rah-chan looks envious, but it must be hard for a little girl to walk around. Even Eric, who is working out, and I, who is being made to work out, can't help but feel like their legs are going to be sticks.

'What are you doing today, Ra-chan?'

'Well, I'm on my way home from a tea party today. So I came back for more of that nice juice.

　I see. So you came by here on your way home from another family's tea party. Come to think of it, I think Nord and Erna's mother said they were having a tea party too.

I see.

Is it just with the maid today?

'No. Your sister is here too.

　As far as the carriage is concerned, the only people around are the maid and the groom.

　It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to get a good deal more than you think. I'm sure they know about us, judging by the way Rah-chan doesn't follow us even when we leave, they seem to know about us at least. Well, if something happens, I'll protect Eric even if he dies or I'll use him as a shield.

　Looking at the dignified appearance, that maid must be doubling as a bodyguard.

　As I was thinking about this, a voice came flying in from the side.

'What are you doing? Can you not get too involved with my sister?

　Sherka is rude from the opening. She has a wooden cup in her hand, probably because she bought some juice from a stall.

　Today, she is dressed in the uniform of the magic academy, a blazer-like outfit and skirt. The blue cloak goes well with the beautiful brown hair that looks yellow.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make a good impression.

What do you think we are, Sherka-san?

"Wait, you. Now Miss Shelka looked at you and said 'you'. So I'm not included.

　I screamed in protest and next to me, Eric said something like that. He's a cold guy who cuts me off without a care in the world.

　Does that mean that in Sherka's mind, I'm a bad influence on Ra?　

Yes, you are.

　Sherka, who seems to have guessed from my expression, says simply.

It's unexpected. The fact that I'm a bad influence on Ra-chan--


Al, is there a bad maid today?

..........

　A piercing, accusing look from Eric and Shelka.

　I don't like this. I have to be careful here like an older man.

"I'm not a bad maid. You're Meena, right?　We have to call him by his name.

'What?　Even though Al called it that?

　Geez. There are no more words to say back. I am now acutely aware of the weight of words.

　I think I now understand why those in high places pay so much money to brush it off or retract it. Still, it doesn't mean that I didn't say it.

　By the way, Eric sighs in disgust and Sherka looks at me like he could shoot me dead.

''What shall we do today to play?''

'Ah!　Al was just as deceitful as my dad!

　I thought I could fool them, but as expected of the head of the duke family. This method seems to have already been used and was easily detected.

　Mm-hmm, good job, Dad.

.................

　Blaming me would mean blaming even the head of the duke's family, so Eric chose to remain silent.

'It's embarrassing,'

　Shelka covered her face with her hands, probably because of the embarrassing information about her people.



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　Then we sat down and rested for a while. Shelka sat up, saying, "Let's go home.

'Ew!　It's still early!

No!　I'm going home.

Why?　It's not dark yet, okay?

It's going to be dark soon.

　No, that's still too much to ask. As I recall, the Misfeed family had a mansion in the royal capital. Since it was a short distance away, it couldn't possibly be in the evening.

''It's only just past noon, okay?

'It'll be dark by the time we get home and relax. You know how bad Ra's going to be with this guy, right?

　I see. It seems that you really don't want me to get involved with Ra.

　Eric nodded his head in agreement, so I smack him on the head.

'I won't be!　That's why I'm playing with Al and Eric!

No!　You can play, but it has to be someone other than these two!

'What's the matter with you, sis?　I don't get it!

　Can I be mad at you?　Tell him to say more, Ra-chan.

"What?　Me too?!

'It's too much of a hassle, so why don't you just stay with us!　You have a habit of sticking together at parties!　That's why people say who's more receptive or aggressive!

"...What?

　My anger is instantly blown away and our dumb voices overlap.

'Receiving?　Offensive?　What are you talking about?

　Eric frowns and sounds dubious, whether he's fortunate or unfortunate and doesn't know it.

　As for me, I guessed it was because of my knowledge of the original world and my familiar colliat village.

　This might be the first time a woman I know close to my age has had that hobby.

　No, maybe if you look for it in Colliat Village, you'll find a lot of them.

''You........you, you don't think.......''

'Ah!　No, it's not!　This is, well.................anyway!　Ra-chan, I'm going home now!

　Maybe it was the embarrassment of being caught in the hobby, or maybe it was the embarrassment of being caught in the hobby, but Sherka grabbed Ra's arm to leave right now.

'I'm not leaving!'

　But Ra-chan waved it off.

'Just leave!'

　Maybe it's because the reason for leaving is partly because of Sherka herself, but it's more half-hearted than before. Maybe it's because of the desire to escape from embarrassment, but this time there's no reason to do so.

　That wouldn't convince Ra-chan.

'Shit!　You're mean, sister!

　He puffed out his cheeks and swept his arms away again. I can see that the people around me are moving away to avoid the trouble of the nobles. From the ability of the citizens of the royal capital to deal with them, I can tell that they are used to it.

　Then the action Ra-chan took took took me by surprise as well.

''I seek by the atmosphere.''

　What a crowd of people, chanting magic on the main street.

　The people around them noticed it and shouted in amazement, taking a greater distance than before.

''Breath of the Wind!''

　Then the wind flowed vigorously into Main Street, and Shelka's skirt rolled up vigorously........!