Volume 1 Chapter 35 It Seems Our Accomplishments Were Far Greater Than We Imagined
"Ah, fine fine. No need to kneel. This isn't an audience chamber."
"Y-yes."
The magnanimous king, His Majesty, laughed heartily and stopped us from kneeling with just his right hand.
We received the same response as the princess, Her Highness.
Is that what bloodline means?
"You need not be so apprehensive. You are the saviors of my life, after all!"
"That is too kind."
Told not to be timid, but it's not something one can easily get used to.
I've never paid my respects to a king before, but I suppose this response is appropriate.
"I've told you not to be afraid, yet you still are... However, I truly am grateful. That curse completely vanished thanks to your magic stone, and the arrow wounds I received from the assassin disappeared after taking the medicine. Look, like this."
His Majesty showed us his right shoulder, but indeed, it was impossible to tell where he had been shot.
Lene's medicine is incredible.
Then, Lene took a step forward and looked up at His Majesty.
What's this, what's this?
"Your Majesty, I must respectfully protest. You are still recovering, so please do not overexert yourself!"
Lene, slightly angry, said this, and His Majesty's eyes flickered for a moment before he started laughing heartily again.
The middle-aged knight behind him burst into laughter as well.
"Hahaha! I've been had! But I must toughen up, or I might make the same mistake again! Forgiven!"
"Oh come on! Do you really understand?!"
Thanks to Lene, our tension eased, transforming into a relaxed atmosphere.
* * *
After being scolded by Lene, His Majesty ended the training, saying, "I'll summon you later to the audience room," and left with the middle-aged knight.
"Um, could the knight who was with Your Majesty be...?"
I hesitantly asked the guide.
I thought that middle-aged knight was no ordinary person...
"Yes, he is Sir Gottfried von Hoffmann, the knight commander."
"I knew it..."
Even I, who had been in foreign lands for a long time, had heard that name.
He is a renowned knight protecting King Georg, known as "The Steel King," who continues to fight on the frontlines alongside Your Majesty despite holding the title of Duke.
I never imagined I had met him at that time.
"W-wow, Big Bro Ryuuji! It's the Hero King and The Steel King!"
Minori was excited.
That's understandable.
Both of them are legendary figures revered among warriors.
* * *
As we waited in the reception room, Her Highness Princess Cecilie arrived, accompanied by a woman who seemed to be a maid.
When I met her twice before, she was in light clothing, but today she wore a beautiful blue dress.
"Thank you for waiting. It's been a while, Mr. Ryuuji, Ms. Lene, Ms. Minori... And, Ms. Suzu, I believe?"
"Yes, I'm Suzu, the youngest sister."
In my introduction, Suzu deeply bowed her head.
Earlier, in front of His Majesty, she seemed to be uncharacteristically tense.
Her face was a bit stiff.
"Is that so? Then, you were able to rescue them safely, huh? I'm really glad."
"Thank you very much."
Her Highness the Princess seemed genuinely relieved from the bottom of her heart.
She is a kind princess who can truly understand the pain of others.
Then, advised by Her Highness the Princess to take a seat, the maid promptly handed over the remaining fee.
There was quite a significant amount of money in the bag.
Even holy gold coins are included.
With this, I could live comfortably for a few months...?
No, I won't just live comfortably.
But it is a bit too much.
"Um, if I may be so bold, Your Highness──"
When I said that, Her Highness the Princess wore a slightly pressured smile.
"Please call me Cecil."
"...Lady Cecil."
"Yes♪"
...Is it always this casual in the castle?
Well, that's beside the point──
"Um, it seems to be more than what was discussed beforehand."
"Yes, I have added some on top. ...Ah, I consider it a fair additional amount, you know? What I asked for was just the <Magic Stone of Dispelling>, but I even received a medicine that can fully heal my father."
Lady Cecil sighed, saying, "Thanks to that, he's been feeling better than before, which is a bit of a problem..."
It seems that Lene's medicine had a dramatic effect on his stamina as well.
"Father wants to express his gratitude separately. I apologize, but he will see you in the audience chamber later. Please wait here with me for a while."
"W, what do you mean?"
Lady Cecil smiled at us, who were confused.
"You have done such a great thing, please hold your chest high."
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