Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 449: The Saint’s Ceremony, Continuation.
The ceremony, where promising young people from the kingdom gathered to get to know the “Saint,” saw some, like Suguro, the grandson of Marquis Haragura, quickly forming their own groups. However, most of the attendees began by conversing with those nearby to build familiarity and deepen their connections.
Meanwhile, as the daughter of Marquis Vandyne, Aeris was in the same group as the Graundewald family’s eldest son Tauro, his younger brother and legitimate heir Haku, and Zion, and so they were thought to be part of a similar clique.
“We’re not part of Suguro’s group, but maybe we should line up to greet the ‘Saint’ soon,”
Tauro suggested, pointing to where the “Saint” was receiving greetings from the young attendants.
“We’re only accompanying the ‘Saint’ during her stay in the royal capital, right? Is it really necessary? Instead—”
Aeris proposed that it might be better for Haku, as heir to the Graundewald family, to greet other young participants and get to know them.
“You have a point, Aeris, but since this is a ceremony to welcome the ‘Saint,’ we should at least show the minimum courtesy,” Tauro replied. While he understood Aeris’s opinion which considered efficiency, he believed it would be a good idea to greet the “Saint” before she noticed them since they already knew each other.
“…You’re right. Then let’s get it over with quickly and focus on building Haku-kun’s connections.”
Saying this, Aeris took the lead and joined the line to greet the “Saint.”
Not long after they lined up,
“Huh? Miss Aeris, you’re here too!?”
The “Saint,” noticing Tauro’s group, called out to them, ignoring the others who were greeting her.
The Saint beckoned for them to come over, and Tauro and the others hesitated, wondering whether they should go.
Officially, this was their first meeting.
The people surrounding the “Saint” from the Kingdom of luwan murmured among themselves.
“Who are they? Does anyone know them?”
“No, I don’t recognize their faces…”
“If that’s the case, then the ‘Saint’ wouldn’t know them either. We check everyone who meets her.”
As the crowd began to stir, the young people selected from the Sart Kingdom’s entourage reacted similarly.
“Isn’t that the daughter of the Marquis of Vandyne? Is she already on friendly terms with the ‘Saint’?”
“This is strange… As a representative of the Sart Kingdom, I checked all the people who met with my father, but I don’t think the daughter of Marquis Vandyne was among them…”
“Marquis Van Dyne is the leader of the largest neutral faction. Perhaps they met in secret?”
And so Conjectures about the influence of the Van Dyne family began to circulate, both positively and negatively.
Amidst this, Tauro and the others decided to leave the line and go to where the Saint was.
They felt a sharp gaze directed at them.
It was Suguro’s.
It seemed like Suguro’s group was next up to greet the Saint, but with that single gesture from her, their turn was skipped.
As the grandson of the leader of the largest aristocratic faction in the country, Marquis Haragura, this must have been a humiliating experience for him.
“Miss Aeris, you came to see me too!”
As soon as the “Saint” mentioned her name, those on the luwan Kingdom side quickly began checking the list they had on hand.
Upon realizing she was the daughter of Marquis Vandyne, they felt relieved knowing she wasn’t from a disreputable family.
Moreover, her connection to Prince Fleue was noted.
The recommendation of the royal family was also a source of reassurance for those from the Kingdom of luwan.
Since the “Saint” was originally a commoner of lowly social status, the people from the Kingdom of Luwan were quite sensitive about her interpersonal relationships.
When someone becomes as famous as the “Saint,” many unknown relatives, acquaintances, and self-proclaimed friends tended to emerge, making it a concern to monitor her social connections.
“Your Grace, ‘Saint,’ it’s a pleasure to meet you,” Aeris greeted on behalf of her group.
“Stop with the formalities. We’ve met before, remember? Since you’re here, that means we can spend time together, right?” “Saint,” Matilda joyfully responded.
“That would be wonderful,”
Aeris replied, honestly stating that they were only around for her stay in the royal capital. Giving an open-ended reply to avoid complications.
“—Martha. Can Miss Aeris and the others accompany us while we tour the Kingdom of Sart?”
Matilda turned to check with Martha, a noblewoman and one of her attendants from the Kingdom of Luwan.
“— The daughter of Marquis Vandyne, the two sons of Count Graundewald, along with the half-beast girl, have been recommended by the royal family, but they’re only supposed to accompany us during our stay here in the capital.”
The caretaker, Martha, listened to the man giving the information from behind her and relayed it to Matilda.
“What!? Just during our stay in the capital? You need to tell them that I won’t be able to tour the kingdom without Miss Aeris and the others by my side!”
“Your Grace, that—!”
The People from the Kingdom of Luwan side began to panic.
They quickly started confirming with their counterparts from the Kingdom of Sart.
Aeris had been afraid of this kind of thing happening, which is why she answered so vaguely, but now her fears were coming true.
The royal family was also present at the ceremony.
Although Prince Fleue was nowhere to be seen, the current atmosphere suggested something was amiss.
“Lady Vandyne, may I have a moment of your time?”
The voice belonged to none other than the Crown Prince of the Sart Kingdom, who was attending as one of the organizers of the ceremony.
“Nice to meet you, Your Highness. What can I do for you?”
Aeris felt a wave of tension wash over her.
Tauro felt the same way.
Haku and Zion only grasped that the situation was getting serious, but the mention of the Crown Prince left them frozen.
“Please, relax. It seems that Saint Matilda has taken quite a liking to you. For the sake of our kingdom, could you accompany us not just during our stay in the capital but while touring the kingdom?”
At first glance, the Crown Prince appears to be speaking politely, but the pressure he exerts is immeasurable.
It would be difficult for Aeris to refuse the Crown Prince, not to mention Tauro and the others.
“…We have a lot of other commitments on our side, so this is a difficult request… However, I understand. I will agree, but my friends are quite busy; please understand that they can only accompany me during the stay in the capital.”
Aeris tried to use herself as a shield to refuse Tauro and the others from accompanying them.
However, with her putting it this way, Tauro felt he couldn’t just agree to that.
“…Wait, Miss Aeris. —My brother Haku is unable to leave the royal Capital for procedural reasons, so I have to decline for him, but I, along with Zion, will accompany you, Miss Aeris.”
Tauro answered the Crown Prince without faltering.
“Is that so? That’s a relief to hear. —I see, you’re among those recommended by Fleue. —Matilda, are you satisfied with this arrangement?”
The Crown Prince confirmed with Matilda, satisfied with Aeris and Tauro accompanying them.
“Yes, I’m pleased!”
Matilda was innocently happy to have Aeris with her.