Chapter 176 (1/2)

176. Confusion 1

”…wwait! What a selfish thing to do…” (Marquis-sama)

After a moment's delay in response, the Marquis hurriedly shouted.

”His Majesty the King says he want to have an audience with you to talk about that matter…” (Marquis-sama)

Haha~n, so that's the reason. And they tried to summon me to the royal palace via Rephilia too…

But why does he have such a high-pressure att.i.tude? He should've told me normally, What was the reason he tried to take the reins to make me unable to refuse?

He seems to have something behind…

Then, one reply from me!

”I refuse!” (Mitsuha)

”…eh?” (Marquis-sama)

I stopped, turn around, and answer to marquis-sama who has a blank face.

Well, I guess he's not accustomed to being refused immediately.

”Because I'm not the King's va.s.sals here, so I don't have to listen to any order or the sham that you called invitation. Also, I would be trouble if I met a king of another country in [My current position] and he made various requests and orders to [Me in my current position]…” (Mitsuha)

”Ah…” (Marquis-sama)

To my words, marquis-sama seems to have something comes to mind.

Yup, I've always put a lot of hints at the ends of my words.

Just now I'm claiming the status of a lower aristocrat, and that's not a lie because I have the t.i.tle, but the way I talk was hinting that it have a subtle meaning that [I can't accept it], as if I have another status, that is, my status as [a member of the royal family].

Therefore, I made the king of this country to a.s.sume that [The royals of the other country will not obediently accept such things like one-sided request or orders with a high-pressure att.i.tude, just like a lower n.o.ble. So I can't have an audience with the king of this country with my current ident.i.ty].

And I haven't lied about anything. It's the other side faults if they're misunderstanding my honest and true words.

”……” (Marquis-sama)