The next morning, we changed into the proper clothes we had purchased in the Northern Frontier Territory.
“Hey, hey! Are we done with Fran’s clothes yet?”
“Just wait a little. I’ll do it as soon as I finish fixing Horn’s hair.”
Shiro and the others—who were supposed to have slept in Sue’s room—had come over to the guest room where I was sleeping and asked me to help them get dressed. When I asked why they weren’t asking Sue instead, I learned that Sue was busy getting dressed in her own dress.
Since we are going to meet His Majesty the King and the Queen, I made sure to neatly fix the short hair of Shiro and Fran as well. Horn had longer hair, so I gave hers a simple braid.
“All right, that should do it. Let’s go.”
“““Okay!”””
Once everyone was dressed and I had finished changing as well, we all headed toward the entrance.
“Gandof-sama, sorry to keep you waiting.”
“Not at all. Sue hasn’t arrived yet either.”
Gandof-sama was dressed in a knight’s uniform centered around a deep blue color, with an impressive sword hanging from his waist.
I hadn’t noticed it yesterday because he had been wearing a noble attire, but he actually had quite a muscular build. I guess when you picture someone who just looks like they have everything under control, this is probably the kind of person you imagine.
Footsteps, footsteps.
“I’m sorry to keep you all waiting!”
“““Whoa! You look like a princess!”””
Sue came hurrying over to us, having finally finished getting dressed. She was wearing a pale pink dress, looking every bit the noble young lady.
And Shiro and the others—Sue is a real princess, you know!
“Oh, Shun-san, your collar is turned up.”
“Huh? O-oh, you’re right.”
“Hold still. I’ll fix it for you.”
Even while we were traveling as adventurers, Sue had often straightened my clothes for me, so I naturally let her do the same now.
“““Hehehe…”””
Gandof-sama wasn’t the only one watching Sue and me with knowing smiles. The servants around the mansion were giving us those same warm, amused looks.
“There, all fixed. That should do it. Hmm? Uncle, is something wrong?”
“No, no, nothing at all. Come on, let’s get into the carriage.”
“Hm? Oh, all right!”
Yeah, it seemed Sue was the only one who hadn’t noticed all the looks we were getting from everyone around us.
I guess that’s what happens when you get too used to something…
The carriage carrying us was heading toward the royal castle a little earlier than scheduled. Getting there early was certainly better than being late for the meeting.
While we were on our way, I figured I might as well ask Gandof-sama for some details about today’s meeting.
“Gandof-sama, who exactly will be attending today’s meeting?”
“Today’s meeting will be focused on measures against the Human Supremacy Cult and the Dark Organization. The Minister of Military Affairs and the commanders of each division will be attending as well. His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince are also expected to be present.”
Uhm, Gandof-sama… Setting aside Sue, who is definitely a princess, is it really okay for Shiro and me to attend a meeting this important?
The people attending sound intimidating enough to make me nervous just thinking about it.
“The other military commanders have also said they would very much like to meet you, Shun. After all, you’ve had more direct encounters with the Dark Organization than anyone else over the past year. I’ve also heard that you’re exceptionally strong. If I have the opportunity, I’ll certainly like to have a practice match with you myself.”
Well, if that’s the case, there’s a pretty good chance I’ll end up being treated like a toy by the other military commanders. And even if I did spar with Gandof-sama, I had a feeling I wouldn’t stand a chance against him.
The meeting hadn’t even started yet, and I was already feeling completely dejected.
This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeneijiworks.com
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