Chapter 178 “So then, instead of Same-sama, the new contract will be between Shizuma-sama and Melt-sama, correct? We can also arrange an exchange of rooms if you wish—would you like to do that?” “There’s no problem keeping things as they are. Thank you for accommodating our sudden request.” “Not at all. We wish you both […]
Part Two, Volume Four – “Governed and Filled with Malice” Chapter 177 The morning after the banquet at the guest manor. We had gathered at the harbor reserved for foreign dignitaries and honored guests. Sometimes, a single battle can alter the course of a nation’s policy. The power I had shown that night had done
Chapter 176: Tremor of Killing Intent It wasn’t a small change—no, it was an unmistakable abnormality. Lendia’s climate had been growing warmer, and Yasha Island, lying near its border, was even more temperate.Those who lived there had long since put away their winter clothes, living comfortably in light attire. And yet—all at once, every inhabitant
Chapter 175 I was lying on the bed, lost in thought, when a voice approached from outside the room. By the time I realized it was Melt’s—and that she was crying miserably—I had already cut my thoughts short and opened the door. “Melt, what’s wrong!? Where did you get those injuries?!” When I opened the
Chapter 174 Even though nothing in the city seemed to change, that day finally came.Unlike the harbor used by the common people, there was another—one reserved only for state guests and important vessels.That day, standing as Shuris’s partner, I saw for the first time an ocean-going ship—a massive powered vessel capable of crossing vast seas
Chapter 173 “Take that!”“Too bad, Melt. That brings your total score below zero—so you lose.”“Ehh!? Ahh, right… just getting a high score isn’t enough, huh…”It had been three days since we arrived on Yasha Island. Melt and I had been spending most of our time hanging around the game room of the old tavern that
Chapter 172 The Guest Manor—a facility built to host and accommodate state guests of honor. Naturally, everyone working there was among the most highly trained individuals in the country.From servers to chambermaids, each was as skilled as the staff of the royal palace itself. Every ingredient used in the evening’s banquet, every bottle of wine
Chapter 171 “For the time being, we still have some time before your father arrives, right? In the meantime, I’d like to buy a souvenir for Melt and properly change into my ceremonial outfit.” That’s how, all of a sudden, a meeting tonight with Lady Shuris’ father, Lord Veil, ended up being arranged.Fortunately, though, I’d
Chapter 170 “I-It’s kind of scary when it’s time to actually get on… I-It’ll be okay, right? It’s not going to sink, right? I’m not very good at swimming, you know! My tail soaks up water and gets heavy…! Are you sure it’s safe!? It won’t flip over!?” Ahh, this girl is just too cute.
Chapter 169 First, I take out a sauce I’d made in large quantities back in Lindblum. Since I only have Cooking Lv. 1, I don’t have the confidence to make anything that requires complicated steps. You’re wondering if frying is okay at that level?Apparently, the four basic cooking methods—grilling, boiling, steaming, and frying—are all doable