The carriage arrived in front of the Cain mansion shortly after.
　Even the soldiers at the gate were nervous at the arrival of the carriage, which seemed to be a nobleman.
　Nigito got out of the carriage and called out to the soldier who corrected his posture.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one. I have not made any promises, but I would like to ask Count Silford to show you what to do. Can you take a message for me?

Wait a minute. I'll go check on the house now.

　The guards didn't expect the princess of the Byssus Empire herself to come to the Silford mansion, and one of them ran to the mansion to hide his impatient face.
　As soon as the guards conveyed the story to Coran, he was instructed to lead her to the mansion, and the soldiers hurriedly returned to the carriage to deliver Coran's words.

'It is confirmed, sir. Please come inside.

　The carriage in which Nigito was to drive was laid out in front of the mansion, under the gates of Silford House.
　Coran and all the other squires were already waiting in line. Of course, Cain was in the center.
　Nigito opened the door of the carriage and Riltana came down.

'Lil, good evening. What's up with you at this hour?　Let me show you inside first.

　While Cain greeted her with a smile, Riltana's expression was hard.

''I apologize for this hour. I need to talk to you in a hurry. ...... I'm sorry to interrupt you.

　As Cain leads me into the mansion - I see a stuffed Red Dragon there.

''Hee......, this is the Red Dragon I've heard rumors about......''

Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. I forgot to explain it to you because no one cares anymore: ......

　For a moment, she almost sat up, but she managed to endure it by getting the information from Nigito beforehand.
　Liltana looked up at the stuffed dragon, which was so well made that it wasn't even funny to be alive.

'...... I wonder if this is something that can be defeated by someone less than ten years old ......'

　Riltana muttered in a whisper so that Cain couldn't hear her.

'Let me show you to the reception area first. Come this way.

　Without seeming to care about Rilutana's words, Cain leads them to the reception room.
　In the reception room, Cain and Riltana sit facing each other, with Coran and Nigito waiting behind each of them.
　Sylvia begins to prepare tea at a table at the end of the room.
　When it was ready, she placed a cup in front of each of them and poured the tea.
　Cain recommended the tea to Riltana, who took a sip of it herself.

'So ...... I heard it was urgent, what happened?'

That's it: ......

　Liltana glances at Nigito, who is standing behind her, and as if noticing, Nigito opens his mouth.

''Let me explain to you. About today--''

　He goes on to explain about the kidnapping in the nobleman's quarter on his way back from the academy. And now, he concludes by saying that he's returning from talking about it at the guard station.
　Cain's brows gradually wrinkled as he listened to the story.
　The events in the noble town of the Esfort Kingdom are being sent out like this by the princess herself, a student from the Byssus Empire.
　Cain bowed his head for even taking the trouble to go through the trouble of things inside the kingdom that were in question.
　Riltana looked surprised at Cain's sudden bowing and then impatiently called out to him to raise his head.

''Ka, it's not for Cain to bow like that.

''Nevertheless, it doesn't change the fact that Lil has worked like this for the sake of the kingdom. As one of the nobles of this country, I want to thank you. Thank you.

　Cain, who raised his head, said that with a smile, and Riltana's cheeks stained with that smile.
　Nigito, who watched her from behind, smiled as he thought, "So this is the smile that dropped the princess .......

''I'll check it out on my end. I don't know what I can do. ......

　Riltana nodded at Cain's words.

　Grullu: ......

......!

　A rumbling sound of her stomach echoed in the room as she felt the tension release.
　Cain smiled at the sound, and Riltana blushed even more.

'It's almost time for dinner. Do you want to eat with me?''

"? Are you sure you want to go to ......?

Yes, of course. Coran, it's okay, right?

Yes, of course.

　Cain nodded, seemingly satisfied with Coran's reply.
　Coran made eye contact with Sylvia, who was waiting in the corner of the room, and she nodded and left the room to confirm.
　After a few minutes, there was a knock on the room and Sylvia returned.

'Your meal is already ready, sir.

　Cain nodded at those words.

'I think it's time we went to the dining room. 'What's for dinner today?'
Today we're having hamburgers. I've got something else for you.

　The menu was explained to her, but Riltana tilted her head at the unfamiliar menu.

''Cain, I've never heard of that 'hanbagu' before, but ...... is it a specialty of the kingdom or something?'''

'Oh, I don't think Lil knows. They've been spreading around the kingdom lately and you can eat them. Look forward to it.

　Cain leads Rilthana into the dining room.
　Cain and Rilthana sit side by side, and Nigito is seated as a guest as well.

　The food that had been prepared was laid out. Rilutana is curious about the dishes and the various vessels and dishes.
　In particular, she saw a chunk of meat called 'hanbagu' and she couldn't help but be curious about what kind of dish it was.

The Riltana princess is here today. Let's have it then.

　Cain lifted a glass filled with juice and signaled a toast.
　Each glass, including the individual glasses and the plates on which the food was placed, were things that the Byzantine Empire didn't have, and Liltana couldn't help but look at them.
　Riltana takes a knife and fork and puts the knife into the hamburger.

'Oh no, it's so soft for such a lump ......'

　Riltana brings the hamburger cut into bite-sized pieces to her mouth.
　And when she puts it in her mouth - her cheeks gradually loosen up.

''Delicious!　And even though it's so soft, the juices are spreading in my mouth. What is this!　I've never had anything like it.

　The speed at which he brought it to his mouth increased as if the tension he had felt earlier was a lie. The hamburger was already gone by the time Rilutana noticed it.
　Cain calls out to Riltana, who looks sad because it's gone.

''If you like it, there's a refill, okay?　Do you want me to have it ready right away?

　He almost smiled and nodded at Cain's words, but when Nigito coughed, "Gohon," his expression tightened at once.

'It's ...... okay. I'd like to try some of the other ones and ......

　With a regretful look on her face, she taps into something else. However, the unexpected taste of that food also loosens up Rilutana's cheeks.
　While enjoying such a change in expression, Cain also proceeded to eat.

''Have you gotten used to the school already?''

　Riltana nodded at Cain's question.

'Teres and Silk will be good to me. And Cain is there too. The kids in my class have started talking to me too, so it's okay.

　Cain was satisfied with Teres' answer and nodded with a smile.

　Nigito, who was seated underneath but present, was also tickled with his tongue every time he took a bite to his mouth.
　And when the meal was over and they were enjoying their tea, Coran came up to Cain and gave him an earful.

''Master Cain, the head of the Sala Khan Chamber of Commerce wishes to see you at short notice. He has an uncanny look on his face. What can I do for you?
'Yeah, okay. I'll make time for a few minutes. I'll show you to the reception area.
I'm sorry, sir.

　Coran replied and left.

'Riltana, I'll have to leave for a bit. I'll have dessert ready for you after dinner.
...... dessert ....... I get it.

　Riltana, who should already be full, cleared her throat when she heard it was dessert.
　After asking Sylvia to handle it, Cain left the room and headed to the reception room.
　When he opened the door, Tamanis was suddenly on his knees waiting for him.

'Master Cain!　Do me a favor!　Parma may have been kidnapped by ...... Parma may have been kidnapped!

　Cain's eyes widened at those words.

'...... Could it be that Parma, daytime nobleman's street ......?'

'Yes ....... The glass has been delivered by Master Cain and I asked him to contact the nobles who had booked it, but he didn't return in the evening, and then the guards came to the Chamber of Commerce and said that maybe Parma had been kidnapped. ...... I know that we are accepting entry to the nobleman's quarters, but we are not accepting exit. We have received a call, and that means we have looked into it.

　After explaining, Tamanis rubs her head against the floor and pleads.

'I'm single and have no children. I'm the only daughter of my brother Sabinos. If anything, I can't face my brother ...... so ...... please, please ......

　Cain gently placed a hand on Tannis' shoulder as he pleaded with tears streaming down his face.

'Mr. Tamanis, please look up. I'll do my best to find you, too. Just give me a moment, please.

　Cain told Coran, who was standing behind him, to call Riltana. Coran nodded and quickly left the room.
　Soon after, with a knock, Coran opened the door and Rilthana was behind him.

'Cain, what's wrong?　I don't know how you can call me up at a moment's notice ...... and not be a customer ......?
That's what I'm talking about... the ...... kidnapper looks like ---- Parma.

　Riltana's eyes widened at Cain's words.
　Then Cain continued his words.

'Mr. Tamanis, the head of the Sala Khan Chamber of Commerce in Palma's house. I've just come to you about that.
Pa-parma?　I've been kidnapped ...... and I need to get help right away.

　Cain restrains an impatient Riltana.

'Master Cain, ...... this person is ......?'

　Tamanis, who was still on his knees, suddenly wondered about the noblewoman that Cain had invited in.

''Oh, is this your first time to ...... Tamanis-san? It was this ...... lil, His Royal Highness Princess Riltana Van Bysus, who reported the kidnapping.

　At Cain's words, this time Tamanis looked more surprised than ever before.

''Eh, ko, ko, Your Highness the Emperor!　I beg your pardon for this!

　Tamanis' voice, loudest of the day, echoed out of the room.