Chapter 97 If It'S Unexpected, Then It'S Like This, Right?
"Hey, Rosalier-san. Do you want to go rescue the imprisoned princess?"
"Yeah, that sounds good."
"Um, uncle, is it okay?"
Asaya-kun asked with concern.
"Huh? Oh, I see. Asaya-kun and Mahiru-chan don't know about it."
"Oh, maybe Maya-chan mentioned something about 'Guild's Saint-sama' and 'Rosalia of the Pitch Black'?"
Risleyria-san suggested. And at her words, Privia-san explained.
"It's Tatsuma-kun and Rosalia-kun. By the way, Saint-sama's name is created by Risleyria."
"Huh? Really? Risleyria-san."
"Uh, well, yes. I'm sorry, Tatsuma-sama..."
"By the way, why does the manager use polite language with Uncle?"
Mahiru-chan, straight up question.
"Because our positions are different, you know, between me and Soutome-sama."
"Huh? But isn't the manager here gonna become the queen?"
Already calling her a queen! Wait, that hit the spot... that's funny!
"So, Soutome-sama, you see, is actually the son of Privia-san, the Duke of Ensgard Kingdom, a much bigger country than here."
""Huh?""
Mahiru-chan and Asaya-kun seem surprised. Oh, Maya-chan hadn't mentioned anything about that.
"Yeah, that's right. Tatsuma-kun is my beloved son. Eventually, I plan for him to inherit our Zedanzork family."
"...Oh, by the way, Privia-san."
"What is it?"
"Did you tell your husband about me?"
"Nope."
"Huh? But that's..."
"I made the decision. He won't say no."
"Seriously?"
Rosalier-san is giggling.
"Oh, but still, it's the royal family, the Duke family. So, that makes Goshujin-sama a king, right?"
"Rosalia-kun, the current queen is my sister, though. Anything wrong with that?"
"Seriously?"
Wow, not only Rosalier-san, but also Risleyria-san, Mahiru-chan, and Asaya-kun are laughing. Was I being made fun of? Maybe. Well, whatever.
"Shall I take this unbearable sadness out on the king over there?"
"I will accompany you, Goshujin-sama."
"Kyaaa, Asaya-kun, Asaya-kun, she calls uncle Goshujin-sama."
"That's amazing. When you do something, you really do it, Uncle."
"Don't get the wrong idea. I wonder what you happily coupled people are saying to a non-coupled guy like me?"
"Goshujin-sama, isn't Maya-san waiting for you?"
"Oh, right. When I get back, explain it to her, Privia-san."
"Yeah, yeah. Be careful out there, okay? Well, I don't think anyone here can do anything to Tatsuma-kun anyway."
"Scary..."
I hunched my back and left the manager's office, walking slowly. Rosalier-san kindly patted my back.
After leaving the guild building, I made sure to lock the doors. On the way, I bought several dozen ropes for capture at the general store. Then, I headed straight to the stable.
"Oh? Are we heading to the stable?"
"Yeah. Surprise attacks rely on unpredictability, right? So, wouldn't it be better if Centrena is there?"
"Indeed, that makes sense."
When I arrived at the stable, Alesion was lying there exhausted. Oh, did Privia-san push him too hard? Centrena came over here while recovering.
"Alesion, good job."
'Guu...'
I cast the 'Recover (Healing Spell)' and he perked up.
"Well then, Alesion, be good. I'm going to do some work."
'Guu...'
"Centrena, let's go."
'Kuu'
Riding on Centrena's back, we head straight to the castle in the exact opposite position. Centrena glides smoothly, lightly flapping her wings.
Nearby is a familiar lake. A familiar moat and drawbridge. Oh, the drawbridge is up. It's too late, they've both been protected, right?
"Centrena, could you land at that edge over there?"
'Kuu'
We crossed the moat, and over the drawbridge. In no time, we're inside the castle grounds.
"From here, if we go around, it's the royal castle. So, we need to get prepared around here."
"What do you mean?"
'Kuu?'
First, I take out two Mana teas, one for Rosalier-san and one for me. I then give Centrena some bread and feed her some skewered meat.
'Kuu'
"Do you want seconds? You can have more after we're done, okay?"
'Kuu?'
"It's not a lie, I promise, okay?"
'Kuu...'
"Pupupu..."
Recently, has Rosalier-san's sense of humor become low?
"Th-this, it's called Mana tea."
"That expensive tea?"
"Ah, you know it."
"Yes, not only does it have mana recovery effects, but I've also heard it's very delicious."
"That's right. Oh, don't worry. This is a supply from the guild."
"I see."
I chugged it all at once. Rosalier-san drank it in three sips.
"Afterwards, I will use 'Mana Recover' spell to Rosalier-san, and I will use 'Mana Recover' spell to myself. It will be a short but intense battle, so I want you to have unlimited use of magic."
"Thank you. Honestly, it's a great help."
I took out my smartphone and checked. No messages.
"'We're about to enter. Do you know which floor you're stuck on?' - send"
'Ping'
'I don't know. I ended up here when I woke up. Please proceed with the capture first. Oh, by the way, those iron bars here are really made of iron.'
"'Understood. Which floor is the room of the kings on?' - send"
'Ping'
'I think it's the 3rd floor. There's a tacky red carpet-like cloth there, so I think you'll recognize it.'
"Well, well. 'Understood. If I can help, I'll go ahead, but if it seems difficult, will you wait for me? I'll finish as quickly as possible, so please wait' - send."
'Ping'
'Thanks. Say hi to Rosalier-san for me.'
"'She's coming with me. And, a cute girl is with us too. I think Maya-chan will like her' - send."
'Ping'
'That sounds exciting. I'll be waiting.'
After that, I put away my smartphone. For now, there's still a long way to go, so I'll ask Rosalier-san to ride the Centrena, and I'll have her ride too.
"Walking from here takes longer than expected."
'Kuu?'
"It's far enough to go around this royal castle..."
"That sounds like harassment."
'Kuu'
I'm envious of Centrena, who is light on her feet and can run with a bounce. At my walking speed, I don't know when I'll arrive. It took quite a while before.
As expected of Centrena's feet. Arrived quickly. The current time on the 'Display Self-Status' mystery system is around 8 o'clock. The other side'll probably eat dinner, and after eating, they'll probably feel a little sleepy. It was also the most hated time when sales came, such as during mealtime or right after.
'Okay, we're heading for the third floor, behind the red floor. There, we secured a king and queen. If there is a princess, secure her appropriately. We don't need to go that far, and at worst they might die. But I'll revive them after I bind their hands and feet. But don't destroy the building, because if you do, the guild will have to fix it.'
'Got it'
'Centrena, if someone comes up behind us, just do it.'
According to what Privia-san told me, Centrena and Alesion are super strong, like, they can kick around Magic Beasts and turn them into toys. They're really something, being dragon-like and all. So, like, we don't have to worry about them hurting people or anything, but they do have a pretty intimidating presence because, you know, they're black and all.
'Kuu'
Okay then, shall we go?
"We're heading to the familiar back entrance of the royal castle that we've passed through before. It's also called the side door, you know."
"Pupu"
Seriously, Rosalier-san has become really good at laughing, hasn't she?
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