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Chapter 105: Asking About the Holy Sword

“Sophia Dorgalia here. I’m entering the bath.”

“…Excuse me, Alchemist-sama.”

The voices of two girls came from the bathroom.

Princess Sophia and Princess Liana.

This place is the resting area inside the Trading Post.

Mabel and I were waiting in the hidden room for the two of them to arrive.

Today, we were scheduled to have a secret meeting here with Princess Sophia and the others.

We had chosen the Trading Post because Archduke Kharon’s subordinates were currently stationed in Noza Town.

After completing the ‘Magical Beast Investigation,’ they had escorted Princess Liana back to town and remained there to await Archduke Kharon’s arrival.

Some of them recognized Mabel, Agnis, and me.

If we visited Princess Sophia’s place, they would notice, and some might eavesdrop on our conversation.

That’s why I thought it best for Princess Sophia to come here in secret.

Here, both sides could speak without fear of being overheard.

Mabel and I were inside the hidden room.

Agnis is stationed in front of the resting area, keeping watch with General Raisenga’s men. Just to be safe, of course.

“We’ve been waiting for you, Princess Sophia, Princess Liana.”

I called out through the wall.

“I’m Alchemist Thor Canaan, waiting in the hidden room.”

“I’m Mabel.”

“We appreciate the opportunity to speak with you. First, please relax.”

I suggested that they bathe first and begin the discussion after they had relaxed.

Since they had come all this way, I wanted them to enjoy our pride and joy—the ‘Fizzing Bath.’

“Thank you, Thor Canaan-sama, Mabel-sama.”

“We’ll take you up on that… Thank you.”

Words of gratitude came from Princess Sophia and Princess Liana.

So Mabel and I sat on the floor of the hidden room, waiting for the two princesses to settle down.

Splash.

“…Haaah.”

After a while, I heard Princess Sophia sigh.

“…As expected… it’s so calming here.”

“Um, Oneesan, the water in the tub is fizzing…”

“As expected, the bath made by Thor Canaan-sama is wonderful…”

“The steam is gathering around my body, and it’s sparkling! What’s happening!?”

“Calm down, Liana. Didn’t I explain this before we came?”

“I heard it, but I didn’t expect it to be this much…”

“You remember what I told you as a child, right? Not to make noise in the bath. Not to swim in the tub. Baths are to be enjoyed quietly, Liana.”

“Yes.”

“…”

“…”

““…Hah.””

Both of them seemed to have calmed down.

“How’s the water temperature?”

I called from the hidden room.

“It’s just right. Very relaxing.”

“Not too hot, not too cold… I could stay in forever…”

Their voices answered.

“And… it’s strange… The magical power I exhausted in battle is recovering. Warmth is spreading through every part of my body… It feels wonderful…”

Princess Liana especially seemed very pleased.

She was tired from the long journey and had expended a tremendous amount of light magic in the battle against the Magical Beast Nozerius.

The “Fizzing Bath” should heal that fatigue and speed up magic recovery.

“Is it alright if we start talking now, Your Highness?”

“Yes.” “Wh-what is it?”

Come to think of it, they were both princesses.

“I’ll ask Princess Sophia. You mentioned having something to discuss. Is it about the ‘Magical Beast Investigation’?”

“No, it’s a separate matter.”

“A separate matter?”

“It’s also related to the ‘Magical Beast Investigation,’ but first Liana wishes to speak with Thor Canaan-sama. Is that acceptable?”

“Yes. That’s fine.”

Perfect timing. I wanted to talk with Princess Liana as well.

I wanted to hear in detail how my advice, delivered by the ‘Cleaning Robot,’ had helped and how the Holy Sword had responded.

If that’s the case, knowing Sophia, then—

“I’ll come there then.”

As expected.

Of course, I had predicted this outcome.

During her previous visit, Princess Sophia had said, “The mysterious light conceals everything, so there’s no problem,” and entered the hidden room without wearing anything.

With that in mind, this time I had prepared something.

“Princess Sophia, the bathrobes prepared in the dressing room—”

“Yes. They’re very comfortable.”

“You’re wearing them, then?”

“Yes. I used the one with shoulder straps.”

“Princess Liana took the other one?”

“Yes. She said the texture was very nice.”

Both princesses appeared to be wearing the bathrobes.

Also, from Princess Sophia’s tone, it seemed Princess Liana had something important to talk to me about.

In that case, it would be better to speak face-to-face.

“If you’re wearing the bathing gowns, that’s good.”

“…There’s also steam and that mysterious light, after all.”

Mabel and I nodded.

“Understood. Please come to the hidden room.”

“Thank you. Let’s go, Liana.”

“O-Oneesan…”

“Prepare yourself. Liana, a maiden doesn’t go back on her word, you know?”

“… Yes.”

Splash.

I heard the two of them step out of the bath.

After a while, the door to the hidden room opened.

Thick steam flowed out from the bathroom.

At the same time, the lights created as a safety measure flew over.

Protected by the steam and the lights—the first to enter the hidden room was Princess Sophia.

Princess Sophia entered first, protected by the steam and light. Her cherry-blossom-colored hair swayed as she gave a shy smile. The steam and light concealed her from the collarbones to above the knees; only the thin shoulder straps were visible. She was indeed wearing a bathrobe.

Her cheeks flushed, she held Princess Liana’s hand.

Princess Liana peeked through the doorway. Her eyes widened at her sister’s behavior, and when she saw me, her already flushed face turned even redder. She hesitated to enter, but—

“It’s alright, Liana. Our figures are concealed by the steam and the light.”

“…B-but, Oneesan…”

“You were the one who said it, weren’t you? That you want to talk to Thor Canaan-sama as a person, not as a princess, but just as you truly are.”

“…Ugh…”

“Of course, if you can’t, it’s fine to stop.”

Princess Sophia said gently.

Upon hearing that voice, Princess Liana closed her eyes and pursed her lips—

Then, as if having made a decision, she raised her face and stepped into the hidden room.

“Excuse me, Alchemist Thor.”

Then she knelt on the floor—wait, what?

Princess Liana was kneeling before me. Why?

“…What’s the matter, Princess Liana?”

“I want to express my gratitude and… my apology to you.”

“Gratitude and apology?”

“First, my thanks. During the ‘Magical Beast Investigation,’ both Archduke Kharon and I were saved by you. Had your ‘Cleaning Robot’ not brought us that warning, we would have faced the Magical Beast Nozerius without knowing what awaited us.”

Princess Liana, with her face bright red and eyes lowered, said it all in one breath.

“Your advice concerning the Holy Sword was also remarkable. Thanks to your words, I drew out more power from it than ever before and cleaved the Magical Beast Nozerius in two. There were no casualties… and yet—”

Her slender shoulders trembled slightly.

Princess Liana, still kneeling, didn’t raise her face.

Her body was properly concealed by the steam and light. Although no shoulder straps were visible, she had to be wearing the wraparound bathrobe.

Yet because of the steam, it looked as if she was wearing nothing at all.

She looked fragile, as though awaiting judgment with nothing to shield her but her own resolve.

“I couldn’t even say thank you directly to you. My heart was pounding wildly, my mind went blank… I remembered that I had called you a ‘tool’ before… and I didn’t know what to do. So, I… um… well…”

“I understand.”

“…Huh?”

“I understand that you’re thanking me and that you regret having called me a ‘tool.’ You need not apologize any further.”

Simply coming here in only a bathrobe was more than enough.

For a princess in the line of succession to appear almost naked before someone she barely knew required tremendous courage.

Even though Princess Sophia pushed her to do this, it was Princess Liana’s choice to come into the hidden room.

She appeared before me, a foreigner, without any guards or weapons.

Just that alone made me understand her feelings of gratitude and apology. It’s already enough.

“B-but that still won’t satisfy me! I must thank you properly, in a way I can accept…”

“In that case, could you teach me about the Holy Sword?”

“…About the Holy Sword?”

Princess Liana tilted her head in confusion.

I nodded toward her and said,

“My advice increased the Holy Sword’s power, right? But I never got to see you wield the Holy Sword. So, I want you to tell me in detail how the Holy Sword was then. How big the blade of light was, how the magic flowed.”

“Y-yes. Understood!”

Princess Liana raised her face, her eyes shining.

“To be specific! It was amazing!”

She raised her arm excitedly and—

“The magical power throughout my body flowed ‘shushushun’ into the Holy Sword, and the sword and I became one with a swoosh! Then the magic spiraled and swirled—”

“Liana… I don’t understand it like that.”

Princess Sophia stopped her explanation.

“I think you should explain it in a way that’s easier to understand.”

“B-but, Oneesan, I thought Alchemist Thor would understand…”

“You mustn’t rely on that.”

Well, it’s fine with me. I mostly get it.

The magic inside her flowed ‘shushushun’—rapidly, in fine and uniform pulses. It moved even faster than expected, with a ‘hyun,’ then swirled into a vortex and amplified inside the sword to form the blade of light. I understood perfectly.

“Look, Mabel seems troubled.”

Princess Sophia looked toward Mabel.

Indeed, Mabel wore a troubled expression. She didn’t seem to have understood the explanation.

“We also have to consider those who are near Thor Canaan-sama. Speaking only in words that Thor Canaan-sama understands might cause suspicion from others nearby. Think about how to convey it to others, and then do that, Liana.”

“Y-yes! Sister!”

Princess Liana nodded.

She pressed both hands to her head as if thinking deeply, then shook it and scattered droplets from her cherry-blossom-colored hair.

“Then, I’ll demonstrate the movements when using the Holy Sword right here!”

Princess Liana stood up vigorously.

She took a sturdy stance.

She stood with her legs slightly apart and her hands at her waist, as though holding the Holy Sword.

“I feel I can’t convey it well in words, so I’ll show you my actual movements and explain the flow of magic! P-please watch carefully!”

“Is that alright?”

“It’s fine. I came here with sufficient resolve…”

…This is amazing.

An imperial princess is going to demonstrate how to use the Holy Sword right in front of me.

Such an opportunity is absolutely unheard of.

Princess Liana doesn’t have the Holy Sword now, but even just showing the movements is enough.

As information allowed to a foreigner, this is probably the limit.

Knowing how to use the Holy Sword is meaningless without having the Holy Sword itself. Normally, this wouldn’t be valuable information.

Still, it’s invaluable to me.

I’ve always wanted to create a magical sword that surpasses the Holy Sword.

So, if I can see how Princess Liana operates her magic, it’ll be a great reference.

Even though I was grateful for what she had done during the ‘Magical Beast Investigation,’ this was going remarkably far.

Princess Liana truly was a good person.

She was honest and almost worryingly earnest.

Her willingness to demonstrate the Holy Sword came from that kindness.

I can’t waste her feelings.

And as an alchemist, missing this opportunity is unthinkable.

I would observe everything about her technique.

Still, Princess Sophia stood behind her, covering her deeply flushed face with one hand.

With the other, she tugged at the shoulder strap of her bathrobe, making it snap with a sharp ‘pachin.’

Was it some kind of signal, or was she trying to attract Princess Liana’s attention?

Mabel was watching Princess Liana intently as well.

Maybe she’s surprised by what Princess Liana just said.

But why did her gaze keep traveling repeatedly from Princess Liana’s shoulders to her knees?

…I’ll worry about those two later.

Right now, I need to learn about the Holy Sword from Princess Liana.

“Then, please, Princess Liana.”

“Y-yes. Then, please watch!”

Princess Liana then taught me about the movements used with the Holy Sword and the flow of magical power through the body.

“──When releasing the ‘Holy Sword’s Radiant Blade,’ you raise the Holy Sword high like this. By straightening your back, you align the flow of magical power inside your body and the Holy Sword in a straight line. Imagine the light magic flowing like a fountain from your lower abdomen to the top of your head—shupa… no, like a fountain. Specifically, it flows from here to here.”

──She explained the flow of magical power while pointing.

“──As a preparation step, lightly spread your arms and gather the surrounding light magic. Spread your legs firmly… step on the ground lightly, and softly… sense the light magic through your skin. Then, become conscious of your heartbeat, thumping here… around this area──”

──She actually took the pose and taught me how to absorb magic.

“──Then, while swinging your arms down in this way, it’s ‘subababan.’ Huh? Alchemist-sama thinks ‘zubababan’ is better? Well… indeed, from the perspective of simultaneous release of magical power, that might be better. Focus on the spine──you can come a little closer, it’s okay. Yes, like that──”

──She demonstrated the movement when swinging the sword.

It was easy to understand.

The ‘Princess of the Holy Sword’ was demonstrating her technique before my eyes. Of course I understood.

Princess Liana responded to my requests, turning sideways and then backwards. Her movements were very easy to follow.

The steam and light prevented me from seeing her body clearly, but she indicated from outside the haze where to focus her magical power.

She seemed determined to obey Princess Sophia’s instruction to “explain clearly.”

The very person who gave that instruction was facing the wall.

Princess Sophia was a powerful user of light magic. Perhaps she wasn’t interested in the Holy Sword.

Mabel, who was also facing the wall, was probably avoiding the secrets of the Holy Sword because she belonged to the Demon Lord’s Domain. How conscientious.

In front of those two, Princess Liana and I continued talking about the Holy Sword.

“Your Highness. Instead of only swinging down from a high position, how about releasing light magic simultaneously with a thrust?”

“Thrust?”

“In this case, it wouldn’t be a simultaneous release but a controlled output. Simply put, it’s like ‘shupān.’ For high power, ‘shup, pan.’ For weak power, it’s ‘shipan.’”

“Very easy to understand.”

“I think mixing swinging down and thrusting would broaden combat options.”

“How does the flow of magical power work in that case?”

“The magical power drawn upward like a fountain is first stored in the center of the chest, then released straight forward. Pull the power strongly from below the abdomen and rotate it around this area.”

“Interesting idea! So from around this area?”

“Maybe a little lower.”

“I can understand the feeling, but…”

“It’s three fingers below the navel.”

“Please show me closer. If I could release the ‘Holy Sword’s Radiant Blade’ during a thrust form… I think more efficient combat would be possible. I’ll demonstrate the sword thrust motion, so Alchemist-sama, please trace the flow of magical power with your finger──”

“Enough, Liana.”

Suddenly, Princess Sophia clapped her hands.

The sound brought Princess Liana and me back to our senses.

Princess Liana had stepped forward and drawn back her arms into a thrusting stance.

I stood beside her, about to trace the flow of magical power with my finger.

Before I knew it, I had gotten too close.

The distance wasn’t appropriate for a mere alchemist and a princess.

“──I-I’m sorry, Princess Liana.”

“──N-no! I should be the one apologizing…”

Hurriedly, Princess Liana and I stepped back.

…No, no.

I got too absorbed in listening to the Holy Sword explanation.

Princess Sophia had her hand on Princess Liana’s shoulder. Mabel had been tugging at the hem of my clothes.

I hadn’t noticed at all.

Becoming too absorbed in something interesting was a bad habit of mine.

“I apologize, Princess Liana.”

I bowed my head toward her.

She was a princess with a right to the Imperial succession.

Depending on circumstances, she might one day become Empress.

No matter how friendly we had become, I had moved too close. That was my mistake.

“I got too absorbed in the conversation. I apologize.”

“N-no, I must apologize as well. Alchemist Thor’s explanation was so clear and so enjoyable that I lost myself.”

“Unfortunately, let’s stop here.”

“Even though we were about to develop a new technique.”

“I’ll also think about the ‘Holy Sword’s Radiant Blade: Thrust’ version later. I’ll inform you once I know more.”

“Thank you, Alchemist Thor.”

Princess Liana bowed to me.

Then, with a serious expression,

“This isn’t exactly repayment, but as a princess—no, as a person who has cast off the robes of a princess—I promise never to direct the Holy Sword’s power against Alchemist Thor or anyone precious to him.”

Princess Liana placed her hand over her chest and declared.

“I have learned better ways to use the Holy Sword’s power from Alchemist Thor. Directing that power against you or your loved ones… as a human, I believe that isn’t the right thing to do.”

“…Princess Liana.”

“These are the words of an inexperienced me. I don’t know if you’ll believe them.”

“No, I do.”

Princess Liana had quite literally cast off the robes of a princess to come here.

If she promises me that, I’ll believe her.

“Thank you, Princess Liana… and Princess Sophia as well.”

“Alchemist-sama?”

“Thor Canaan-sama?”

“Simply knowing that people like the two of you exist in the Empire makes me feel strangely relieved.”

I really hate the Empire.

Even at the very top of the Empire, within the Imperial family itself, there were people willing to face me and speak honestly.

With Princess Sophia in Noza Town and Princess Liana in the Imperial Capital, relations with the Demon Lord’s Domain should remain peaceful.

“I trust Her Highness Liana. I know she’s someone willing to listen like this. Therefore, as a fellow person—and as an alchemist—I place my trust in Princess Liana.”

“…Alchemist Thor-sama.”

“Please rest assured. When the time comes, I’ll scold Liana for you.”

Princess Sophia swept back her wet hair and gave a fearless smile.

“As someone on the Empire’s side, I’ll act as a witness to this promise.”

“I don’t think we particularly need a witness…”

“Think of it as a commemoration of this day. Of course, I trust Liana as well.”

Saying so, Princess Sophia clapped her hands happily.

Then, with a more serious expression,

“I too would like to express my thanks to you, Thor Canaan-sama. Thank you for helping Liana during the ‘Magical Beast Investigation.’ You have… helped my younger sister grow significantly.”

“…Oneesan…”

“Now, that concludes the matter regarding Liana.”

She clapped her hands once more.

“Now, allow me to discuss my own matter.”

“You mean something related to the ‘Magical Beast Investigation’?”

“More precisely, it concerns a proposal made by Archduke Kharon during the investigation.”

Princess Sophia looked over at Princess Liana.

Confirming Liana’s nod, she continued.

“Archduke Kharon said that he would talk to me and Liana about something that happened long ago in the Empire. He also requested Thor Canaan-sama to be present for that discussion.”

And so, Princess Sophia began her explanation.

When the investigation began, Archduke Kharon suspected that people from the Empire were involved in the summoning of the magical beasts.

Apparently, the cause lay in a past mistake committed by the Empire.

That the imperial family once lost someone they never should have, and that loss still casts a shadow to this day.

That this may even be a distant cause of the current magical beast summoning incident.

Void Regus—the Sword Saint of that era—might have been involved in that past incident.

“Archduke Kharon promised to explain everything in detail to Liana and me once the ‘Magical Beast Investigation’ is over. He also said he wouldn’t mind if Thor Canaan-sama were present. If you wish, we would be delighted for you to join us.”

“Archduke Kharon said… I could be there too?”

“I, Princess Sophia, guarantee your safety. Though to be honest, Archduke Kharon is a kind person, so there’s no real danger even if you attend…”

“I don’t dislike Archduke Kharon either. But—”

What was that past mistake?

And our grandfather, Void Regus, had been involved?

I’ve never heard anything from my grandfather. Of course, not from my father either.

I know almost nothing about my grandfather.

He, in turn, had no interest in me.

Rather, my father once said, “You think a wretch like you can stand before the former Sword Saint?” and refused to let me meet him.

On top of that, by the time I became aware of things, my grandfather was already drowning in alcohol.

We never even had the chance to talk. He was killed by bandits during a journey and died just like that.

Of course, I’m curious about my grandfather’s past.

“However, I’ll have to relay everything I hear to the Demon Lord’s side… to Her Majesty the Demon Lord and Mabel and the others. Is that acceptable?”

“I don’t mind.”

At my words, Princess Sophia nodded.

“Since Thor Canaan-sama has been granted permission to attend, I believe Archduke Kharon is aware of that possibility.”

“I may report everything exactly as I hear it, is that still alright?”

“I don’t think that will be a problem. Archduke Kharon will simply omit anything he doesn’t wish to share with the Demon Lord’s Domain.”

“Understood. Then, I’ll be present at the meeting.”

I bowed to Princess Sophia.

“I’m grateful for this valuable opportunity. Princess Sophia, Princess Liana.”

“Please, think nothing of it. We’re the ones who requested your company, after all.”

“Y-yes. Alchemist-sama.”

Though Princess Sophia and Princess Liana said that… this is a truly valuable opportunity for me.

Perhaps I’ll learn why the Empire ended up the way it is now.

Maybe even the secrets behind the Hero Summoning.

Well, at this point, there’s no reason to summon a hero and make them fight.

Ah, but asking about magic items from the Heroes’ world sounds great.

Summon one, show them the ‘Mail-Order Catalog,’ and question them about the secrets of the magic items listed there. What a wonderful idea.

And then just send them right back, so there’s no impact on this world.

But would we even be able to hold a conversation with members of that warrior race?

What if they’re like a stronger version of my dad or the Imperial soldiers?

…Yeah, maybe I’d better stay away from Hero Summoning after all.

Anyway, I’ll definitely listen to the Archduke’s story. That’s decided. I can’t afford to miss such a chance.

The problem is how to record everything he says without missing anything.

I want to relay every detail accurately to Rukie and Mabel.

But I can’t exactly be jotting notes on parchment while listening. That would only make Archduke Kharon suspicious.

Which means, I need to create a magic item for recording.

Come to think of it, I remembered seeing a recording device in the ‘Mail-Order Catalog.’

The one with the slogan, “With this item, even your annoying boss is knocked out.”

Apparently, it could be used both for recording and for magic. I would examine it after returning home.

“Then, I’ll make preparations before I meet with the Archduke.”

“Yes. I’ll speak with him myself once I return to Noza Town.”

Princess Sophia said she would inform me once the schedule was set.

I’ll make sure to talk with Her Majesty the Demon Lord and Chancellor Kelve by then.

And thus, the secret meeting ended, and Princess Sophia and Princess Liana returned to the bath.

Thanks to the ‘Fizzing Bath,’ there was no danger of them catching a chill.

Even so, I couldn’t keep facing them while they wore only bathrobes.

Maybe because it was her second time, Princess Sophia remained completely composed.

But Princess Liana—perhaps realizing what she’d just explained about the Holy Sword—turned beet red, as if steam might rise from her head.

In the end, she pressed her cheeks with both hands and returned to the bath without even looking in my direction.

And then, a short while later—

“Haaah…”

Once again, sighs escaped from the two who were soaking in the bath.

“…Thor Canaan-sama, I have a request.”

Suddenly, Princess Liana murmured.

“So that I don’t stray from the right path… together with my sister… would you watch over me?”

“Watch over you?”

“…Y-Yes.”

“Do you mean… through letter exchanges?”

I’m in the Demon Lord’s Domain, and Princess Sophia is in Noza Town.

We can’t directly watch over Princess Liana.

So, it would have to be from afar…

“…Yes, exactly.”

After a moment, Princess Liana’s whispering voice reached me.

“I’m still inexperienced. I want to grow from here on… but I might make mistakes like I did before. However, if my respected sister and the alchemist are watching over me, I feel like I’ll be able to avoid making those mistakes.”

Saying that, Princess Liana took a deep breath and continued.

“In front of Alchemist Thor, I can cast off the garments of a princess and simply be a girl. In front of my sister, I’m merely her younger sister, Liana. I want to live in a way that won’t shame the true self understood by the two of you. So…”

“I understand.”

I spoke.

“I did promise before to exchange letters with Princess Liana. Together with Princess Sophia, I’ll watch over you through our letters.”

“Thank you, Alchemist Thor.”

“Then, I’ll handle the delivery of the letters.”

Princess Sophia smiled.

Her voice conveyed both exasperation and helpless affection for her clumsy little sister.

“I’m sorry, Thor Canaan-sama. Liana is… a difficult child.”

“Is that so?”

“She’s an intuitive genius. Once an idea enters her head, there’s no stopping her. When she becomes absorbed in something, she forgets everything else and doesn’t even notice her own condition unless someone points it out. Training lets her maintain the appearance of a proper princess in formal situations, but as her sister, I still worry.”

Snap—there was a sound like a string being plucked.

Mabel whispered, “That was probably the shoulder strap of her bathrobe snapping.”

Now that I think about it, she did that earlier too. I wonder what it means.

“…Thank you for the advice, Oneesan.”

With a fading voice, Princess Liana murmured.

Then, as if sharing a secret, Princess Sophia whispered:

“But that’s also what makes Liana so lovable, Thor Canaan-sama.”

“O-Oneesan!? What are you saying!?”

“Oh? Isn’t it natural for a big sister to boast about her little sister?”

Princess Liana’s flustered voice, and Princess Sophia’s cheerful one.

Mabel and I, from the hidden room, listened to their exchange.

And so, a gentle time passed—and the bath time came to an end.

The two of them thanked Mabel and me and left the bathing area.

Mabel left the hidden room first and confirmed that the two had left the bath and dressing room.

When she called me over, I found her holding two bathrobes and tilting her head.

“What’s wrong, Mabel?”

“It’s nothing.”

Mabel bundled the two bathrobes together and placed them in the ‘Miniature Simple Storage.’

Then, we returned once again to the hidden room.

We waited until Princess Sophia, Princess Liana, and their escorts had left before heading outside ourselves.

“Good work, Thor-sama, Mabel.”

“Thanks for keeping watch, Agnis.”

“Oh, it was nothing at all.”

Agnis, dressed in her maid uniform, smiled.

We left the resting area and headed toward the market tents.

Today was full of harvest.

I got to see Mabel and Agnis in outfits they don’t usually wear, and I got to talk with Princess Sophia and Princess Liana. It was almost too fulfilling for a day off.

“Well then, shall we go shopping before heading back?”

“Yes. I’d like to buy some ingredients.”

“I saw some delicious-looking fruit at the market tents!”

I’ll also check once more to see if there are any good materials I can use for alchemy.

With those thoughts in mind, we headed once again toward the tents where the market was being held.

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