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Just another Isekai Lover~

Chapter 25. Shameful Valor①

　A corner of downtown in the royal capital’s. A variety of shops and old houses line the streets, and the town is bustling with people coming and going day and night, but it is unusually quiet, even though it is mid-afternoon.

　The residents stood at a distance from one of the houses, holding their breath as they watched. In front of their eyes, several men with sinister looks were crowding in front of the house.

“I told you, I don’t know!”

　The owner of the house, Chelsea, raised her trembling voice and glared at the men filling the doorway. Her shoulders and legs are struggling to stop shaking, but tears welled up in her eyes from fear and anger.

“It would be a problem if you didn’t know, young lady. That amount isn’t just any amount.”*

“I’m sure Flora would never do such a thing. There must be some kind of mistake.”

“But we have the documents here. We don’t want to do anything rash either. I’m just asking, do you have any idea where Flora Kadira might go?”

　The man spoke calmly, but his tone was tinged with contempt and intimidation. Behind him, dressed in tasteless, extravagant clothing, were tall men glaring at her intimidatingly.

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　Ever since the man, who claimed to be a moneylender, came to visit, the same argument has been going on over and over again.

“you are, as I recall, a laundry maid for several wealthy merchants and aristocratic households?　If you can’t answer my question, perhaps it would be quicker to go ask your employers.”

　Chelsea turned pale as the man spoke with a nasty smile. Although Chelsea’s employer and Flora had no direct connection, but he is probably trying to corner Chelsea into giving up something by making it difficult for her.

　If they did that, Chelsea, a commoner maid in a weak position, would not only lose her job, but she wouldn’t even be able to find another one.

　To begin with, Chelsea didn’t really know where Flora had gone. She didn’t have the words to answer that question, but the men in front of her wouldn’t back down no matter how many times she said she didn’t know.

　–What should I do, what should I do… Kevin…

　Her whole body is shaking uncontrollably. She tries to hold it together by picturing her love’s face, but she couldn’t think any further because she couldn’t even go to him for help.

“If you can’t answer that question here, why don’t you come with us?”

　As the man said this and took a step inside the house, there was a sudden commotion outside.

“Oh my, what’s all this fuss about?”

　A high-pitched girl’s voice that Chelsea had never heard before rang out, and the men in front of Chelsea all looked outside the house.

“Miss, will you please get out of our way?”

“What is this all about?”

“This is none of your business. Go home!”

“I’m sure something must’ve happened to gather such a large number of people.”

“Hey, Wait!　What the hell do you think you’re doing?!”

“What’s in here?”

　The girl’s voice which seemed to pay no attention to the man’s restraining voice, was followed by a scream and the sound of someone falling.

“Well, how violent! How dare you push me away!”

　The girl’s voice sounded rather theatrical, followed by the calm voice of a young boy.

“You have been caught red-handed assaulting The Marquis’ daughter. All of you will be taken into custody and promptly sent to jail.”

　Accompanied by that voice, the Royal Guards appeared out of nowhere and arrested the men stationed in front of Chelsea’s house one by one. As she stood there, stunned, a boy and girl she had never seen before were now standing at her front door.

　The girl is wearing a wide-brimmed white hat and a dress, and the boy is wearing a fedora pulled down over his eyes; at first glance they appear to be wealthy commoners or the son of a lower-ranking aristocrat.

“Amanda, are you hurt?”

“No, nothing serious, Alec-sama.”

“You’re being a bit reckless, honestly…”

“Oh, I thought that was quite a good performance.”

　Chelsea, stunned and unable to comprehend what had just happened, her eyes widened as she overheard their conversation.

　–Amanda… the daughter of a marquis? The Crown Prince’s fiancée? If so, then the boy next to her…

　The girl standing in the doorway turned to Chelsea, who was standing there in a different way than before, smiled softly, and then coughed exaggeratedly

“I’m sorry, I think I hurt my throat a little. If it’s not too much trouble, may I come in and get a glass of water?”

“Y-Yes…”

　Chelsea nodded, barely able to think clearly, and led the boy, girl, and the two young men who seemed to be their guards into the living room.

　The boy and girl, who appeared to be around fifteen or sixteen years old, were so sophisticated in their behavior, disproportionate to their current attire, that they could not conceal their true identities. Chelsea was perplexed, wondering if it was okay to let them drink water poured into a cheap cup in the living room of a downtown house.

“I’m sorry to barge in on you like this. I’m Alexis and this is Amanda.”

“Oh, um, …….”

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　From the way he was dressed, he was so to speak traveling “incognito”. He introduced himself so succinctly that she wondered if she should ask if he was the Crown Prince, when Amanda chuckled.

“This is a private visit, and we’re not being watched. Please make yourself comfortable and don’t worry about being disrespectful.”

　Amanda, perhaps sensing that Chelsea was already aware of her true identity, told her, and Alexis nodded in agreement.

“As for those men, the charge of assaulting the Marquis’ daughter alone won’t be enough to restrain everyone there. However, if we go after them, there will likely be plenty of other crimes that they’ve committed. They should be able to hold them back for a while. Don’t worry.”

　Hearing that, Chelsea finally relaxed her shoulders a little. However, what Alexis said next made her tense up again.

“The truth is… we came to visit you too. To hear about Flora Kadira.”

　─ ─ Are these people also suspicious of Flora ……?

　Just when she had thought he was helping her, the turn of events made her blood turn cold.

　Chelsea’s face was tense, and the two people in front of her seemed to be wondering how to continue the conversation.

　As the living room fell silent, the front door was violently opened with a bang.

“Chelsea!　Are you okay?”

“……Kevin……!”

　When Chelsea saw Kevin, covered in sweat and out of breath, rushing in, she instinctively stood up. The emotions she had been holding back for so long came pouring out, and with her face all slick with tears, she clung to Kevin.

　Kevin breathed a sigh of relief as he held Chelsea in his arms and made sure she was safe. Then he looked up and gasped, his eyes widening as the figure in the back came into view.

“…Huh? Eh?　Oh, Your Royal Highness ……?　Why are you here…”