78 Episode 78: Former Demon King, Receiving a Call in the Kings Capital (1/2)
A few days later, we left Torrias territory and returned to the King's Capital.
Me and Iris, Odette are in a carriage (with a soldier escort) and we're leaving first.
Elmira, the ”Cainese”, is supposed to transport the ”Beast King (Lord of =) Ride (Beast)” with the rest of the soldiers.
On the way home, it was a relaxing journey.
There were no demons, and no enemies appeared.
We got on a boat crossing the Inland Sea, waved to Natasha and Ophelia, who came to see us off, and broke up.
I was a little worried about Torrias territory, but the royal soldier is supposed to be stationed there, and I put a dog Garm and Bat Cliff on the escort at Ophelia, so it'll be fine.
”Mr. Garm... you were so cute”
”I was actually going to use it as an escort for Odette.”
”I have no choice. Now that the Northern Empire is in motion, the 'Yuki' also need a personal escort.”
”When did you form that 'Yuki'?
”Yesterday.”
”Me, Odette, and Mr. Ofelia, we talked and decided.”
Odette and Iris looked at each other and laughed.
... Well, okay.
Iris, Odette and Ofelia shouldn't be naming themselves' Yuki 'on the front porch.
I'm not arguing with any other faction.
As much as we sneak up on names among our people, nothing would be better.
With that in mind, we crossed the Inland Sea and headed to the Wang Capital.
And after we arrived safely in Wang capital, a few days later.
I was summoned to the royal palace.
”... you know, Martha”
”No pseudo-sickness. Yuki.”
”How did you know?
”Martha spends more time worrying about Yuki than thinking about herself.”
”I'm sorry.”
”Fine. I also have a souvenir.”
Martha took out the little bottle while she fastened the button on my clothes.
”Cream to prevent rough hands” found in the castle town of Torrias.
Ofelia told me where the store was and I snuck it out later.
”My fingers will be slippery, so Remy will be delighted. Hey.”
”Thanks -. Oshi-jun.”
Remy jumps at me as she sifts her tail.
When she tightens the tie she offers, Martha fixes the shaft.
Then Martha fixed my hair and clothes collar and said, ”Whoa. Come on, Yuki,” he laughed.
”But why should I see the king?”
”Isn't it because they handled it on Torrias territory?”
”I don't need a look or a compliment, so I guess I can't just get a reward.”
”Humans are surprisingly jealous, aren't they?
Martha stood her finger, pinned,
”If Yuki keeps quiet and builds up more titles and rewards, everyone will wonder why he's the only one behind it.”
”So you're saying that the King needs to make an announcement in public about what I did.”
”Right.”
”So will Martha follow me, too?
”You're talking about amazing places.”
”Stay calm.”
”Why would Martha want to be with you?
”I've been successful because of Martha, who keeps me where I'm going.”
”Yes. You've been rewarded. Enough.”
”Is that all right?”
”That's fine. Martha is.”
Martha held down her maid's chest and laughed.
”Master Yuki is His Highness Iris, and there is a king on top of him. So it is the king's job to praise Yuki. Martha's master is Yuki. That's why Martha's reward is just enough to get from Yuki.”
”I see.”
”Did you get it”
”Oh, I mean, if only I could demand Martha's reward directly from the King.”
”... you're joking”
”............... just kidding”
For a moment, I seriously thought of a way.
”Good. I wondered what I would do if Yuki was serious about it for a moment.”
”Don't read people's minds once in a while, Martha.”
”You and Martha are very close.”
With all that talk, I'm gonna get myself together and...
I was on my way to the Royal Palace in the Kingdom of Liestia, between my eyes.
This is the royal palace of the Kingdom of Liestia. Between the sights, in front of the door.
Coming on time, I waited an hour in the modem before being summoned here.
Odette is with us.
She's dressed up just like me, standing next to me.
When I look at him shaking his shoulder small, he doesn't feel comfortable.
Or... we can't even talk about it. There are guards around.
That's why Odette and I were so well-behaved, we kept waiting to open the door.
”─ Yuki-Grossalia, second son of the Baron of Grossaria!!
”─ and, oldest daughter of the Duke of Slay, Odette-Slay!!
”” In the name of His Majesty the King, I award both names. Get in!!
A few dozen minutes later, the door was finally open.
”... oh. Is that the boy who defeated the King's Ride, who attacked the Tories?”
”... I hear you're only thirteen... but you're so talented at witchcraft.”
”... I hear the lady from the Duke of Slay's house also helped. He also said there was help with the mysterious' King's Ride '”