Sarya-sama's escort.
　The unexpected story comes out and surprises me.

'Why us?'
''I thought it would be very dependable. You helped me just now............................and your companion is the most powerful species. Don't you think it's normal to rely on them?
Well, I don't know, but...

　The princess asked me to do something for her.
　I don't want to have to refuse her.

　But wouldn't our participation in the game be a way to ruin the faces of Alec and the other knights?
　That's what I'm concerned about.

'Don't worry about Alec and the others. We were originally having trouble with the lack of people.

　As if she read what I was thinking, Sarya-sama said something like that.
　Or rather, the current exchange has added to the mystery.

''Well I want to ask you the fundamental question, Sarya-sama, why are you here?''
Have you ever heard of Seal Rock on the southern continent?
It's the southernmost port city, if I recall, isn't it?
I'm just on my way back to King's Landing to take care of some business there.
What do you need?
''I'm sorry. This matter is highly confidential, so I couldn't let it slip out...

　Well, we have come up with a pretty good idea.
　Lord Sarya received some kind of order to go to Sealock and do his job there.
　The lack of guards was probably a cover for the royal family's activities.

　The sensitive nature of this job is of particular interest to me.
　If it was already over, it wouldn't be a major obstacle.

　He looked at everyone lightly.
　Everyone nodded at each other with the exception of Sora and Luna, who were groggy.

'I understand. If it's okay with us, we'd like to take care of it.''
Thank you.

　Thus, we were to take on the role of the princess's escort.



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Then I said to him, "O foolish devil, repent of your sins and return to the earth! 'So I said, "Foolish devil, repent of your sins and return to the earth!　And Na!
Well.
They have fled in a hurry, bowing to my authority.
'You shouldn't take Luna's word for it, because it's 90% made up of lies.
'It's not true!　I'm only adapting 80% of it!
Do you realize that?
Hmmm, Sora and Luna are interesting.

　I heard such a voice from the slow walking carriage.

　As an escort, Sola and Luna are allowed to sit with Sarya-sama's carriage.
　It seems that the ride in the royal family's exclusive carriage is very comfortable, and Sora and Luna never got drunk.

　The carriage we were using followed behind them, and........
　Kanade, Nina and Tina waited in the back of the pack.
　Me and Tania walked outside and served as an escort with the knights.

''.........''

　Alec and the other three knights continue to walk in silence.
　He maintains an expressionless face, but the atmosphere is somewhat hard.

　Even though it is the order of the Lord, Sarya-sama........
　I guess outsiders don't think it's fun to be part of an escort.

　Well, it can't be helped.
　It's like the three of us were told that there's a lot of anxiety about just the three of us.
　I guess my pride was hurt.

　However, I couldn't argue with that, because I was actually in a crisis...
　I guess I have no choice but to accept it, right?

　As for me, I'd like to be friends with them, since we're going to be traveling together, even for a time...

Hmm.

　My eyes met Alec's and he blatantly looked away.

　It's going to be hard to get along with him.
　He sighed secretly.



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　As the sun was beginning to set, we decided to stop at a rest stop and not push ourselves.
　We built a fire and set up our tents....
　Then, we lightly explored the surroundings.
　After confirming that no demons were nearby, I continued to prepare for the encampment once again.

　Alec and the other knights had also started preparing for the camp.
　They set up a luxurious tent.
　That would be Sarya-sama's sleeping quarters.

　Soon, the preparations for the encampment were finished...
　We take turns eating.

　One of us will stand guard and....
　The other side of the room is talking to Sarya-sama while we eat our food.
　It felt like escorting, or rather, entertaining, was part of the job description.

'Fuu.'

　The time for a break arrives and I sit in one of the log chairs set up around the campfire.

'Next to you, if you don't mind?'

　As I was eating my hot soup and bread, Sarya-sama came over.
　I nodded, unable to say no, and sat down next to her.

''Once again, thank you. Thank you for taking on my escort and helping me out.
No. Anything we can do to help.
''Hmph. You're very kind, Rain, aren't you?
Is that so?
'You accepted my sudden request without a single uncomfortable look on your face, and you were as friendly as I asked you to be... isn't that kind of sweet?
If I nodded my head there, I'd be bragging about it, wouldn't I?
'If you ask me, that's true, phew.

　Lady Sarya seems to be enjoying herself very much.
　She seems to be enjoying herself so much that she can't stop talking about such a trivial matter.

　I wonder if she usually lives in the confines of a royal family?
　So is it fun to be able to relax like this?
　Suddenly, I think about that.

'Can you tell me a story about an adventurer?'
Okay.

　I've encountered many incidents in my life.
　I slowly and carefully talk about each one of them.

''Well that's why I had to fight those people who were stealing from the mine.
Was it hard for you?
''That's right. The enemy was using demons, and there were some dangerous moments... but thanks to our friends, we were able to overcome them.
Isn't that in your power, Miss Lane?
No, I didn't. If I was alone, I would have been unable to do anything about it, and I would have lost.
I see.....

　Sarya-sama suddenly smiled.
　She sends us a gaze that seems to be looking at something dazzling.

''I'm jealous.''
Jealous?
'I don't have anyone I can call a companion that I can trust... if I have one. That's what I'm thinking about when I hear you talk about Rain-san.

　Is Lady Sarya lonely because she is a princess?

"What about this knight named Alec?
'Alec has helped me a lot but I have to admit, I'm not very good with him.
"Hmm.
'I don't mean to demean him, but sometimes the way he looks at me is so cold that I don't know what he's thinking.

　Well......
　Apparently, Lady Sarya has a good eye for people.
　And very clever.

'I'm sorry, I'm afraid I'm going to have to bore you.
No, I don't mind. You've given me a lot of confidence.
'What?　What does that mean...
Can I ask you a few questions?
Yes...?

　I softly whispered in her ear to Sarya who looked at me curiously.

　At first, Sarya seemed to be wondering about it, but....
　His face changes to one of surprise as he hears me speak.

''It's... no way...''
I'm not sure yet. It's more like 50-50. But since we can't leave it alone I'd like to set a little trap for you. If I'm right, I think we'll make a move tonight... so will you cooperate?
...Okay. I'll leave it up to Miss Lane.