Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 470: Off to the Kingdom of Raven
Father, Alex-niisan, and Sister-in-law Daniela spoke carefully, choosing their words as they talked about what had happened in the Kingdom of Raven. Naturally, they began by instructing that this story should not be told to anyone else.
I suppose I must tell Fabienne about this too. Perhaps Father intended to speak to her together once she arrived here.
I should have gone to pick her up at Baron Amber’s house earlier. But I hesitated, thinking it might be troublesome if I showed up so early in the morning. If I had known it would come to this, I wouldn’t have hesitated.
“So Julius is going along as well, huh. That sounds tough, for Julius too.”
“It’s not like we’ll be staying long, so it’s not a big deal. Still, whether we’ll make it back before Cain-niisan and Sister-in-law Mika depart for the Royal Capital’s academy… that’s uncertain.”
“Julius-chan…”
I hear Sister-in-law Mika’s voice right by my ear. That’s because I’m currently sitting on her lap. How did it come to this? Naturally, I feel two soft, slime-like sensations pressing against my back. Cain-niisan’s eyes haven’t been smiling for a while now, which is kind of terrifying.
“As things stand, I don’t know exactly when we’ll be back. But as soon as we’ve finished what we need to do, we’ll return right away.”
At Alex-niisan’s words, Sister-in-law Daniela nodded as well. If we stay too long in the Kingdom of Raven, odd rumors might begin to spread. That seemed to be what she was worried about. We must make it clear that we’re going only to see Sophia-sama.
Upon hearing that there might be monsters, even Rosalia remained silent. She had once been attacked by a wyvern. That fear must still linger. I feel bad for Rosalia, but I’m actually glad that incident happened. Thanks to it, she won’t poke her nose into dangerous places.
“Kyuu…”
“I wish we could take Mira along too, but we can’t very well take an important holy dragon out of the country. Besides, if Mira’s gone, Rosalia and Fabienne will get lonely.”
“I’d be lonely without Mira-chan too.”
“Kyuu!”
Mira wedged herself between Sister-in-law Mika and me. Pushed aside, I was finally freed from Sister-in-law Mika’s lap and returned to my own seat. Beside me, Sister-in-law Mika’s voluptuous chest bounced with Mira’s movements. That’s poison for the eyes. Cain-niisan’s gaze had also sharpened like a hawk’s, so I should avoid looking.
“Father, I’d like to tell Fabienne about this matter as well. Is that alright?”
“Of course. But Julius, you mustn’t take Fabienne with you, you understand?”
“I know. I was hoping to ask Fabienne to look after Mira too.”
As soon as the discussion in the salon ended, I went to pick up Fabienne. It was later than usual. She was probably getting restless at Baron Amber’s house by now. I retrieved Mira and hurried toward the Amber residence.
“So that’s what happened. Of course, I won’t tell anyone about it.”
While flying from the Amber residence to the Heine Frontier Count’s household, I gave Fabienne a summary of the situation. She agreed immediately. Her face clearly showed the words “I’m worried.”
I understand how Fabienne feels. If our positions were reversed, I would have stopped her for sure. That’s why I decided not to say any more about it. Once I return from the Kingdom of Raven, I need to turn this into a funny story for her. I have to do my best.
While I’m away, the knights of the Heine Frontier Count’s family will escort Fabienne back and forth. I told her it would be fine to make magic potions at the Amber residence and deliver them, but the royal palace’s potion masters requested that “Fabienne-sama stay with us.”
It seems they’ve recognized Fabienne’s skill as a potion master and now admire her like a senior apprentice. That in itself is very gratifying, but… I have mixed feelings. I wonder why.
Preparations for the trip to the Kingdom of Raven progressed rapidly, and two days after the letter arrived, we were ready to depart. In front of the gates of the Heine Frontier Count’s household stood our family, knights, and the royal palace’s potion masters. Naturally, Fabienne was there too.
“Take care on your journey. Alex, Lionel—I’m counting on you to look after Daniela-sama and Julius.”
“Of course.”
“Leave it to us.”
It seems Father thought that Alex-niisan alone couldn’t keep me in check and, as usual, assigned Lionel as my personal escort. Is that okay? Lionel is the captain of the Heine family knights, after all. I guess that just means I’m that much of a troublemaker. It’s painful that I can’t even deny it.
“I’m off, Fabienne.”
“Please take care.”
As we hugged goodbye, I spoke softly by her ear.
“I’ll report to you through the ring every day, as much as I can.”
“Yes. Please don’t push yourself too hard.”
“I understand. I won’t.”
I made a firm promise with Fabienne. Building mutual trust is an important task.
After that, I greeted Mother, Rosalia, Mira, Cain-niisan, and Sister-in-law Mika before boarding the carriage.
To avoid attracting attention, we kept the number of escorts to a minimum. Just two carriages and six cavalry guards. It would be a somewhat inconvenient journey, but Sister-in-law Daniela had already agreed to it. She looked a bit apologetic, but Alex-niisan and I both smiled at her, and with that, the carriage departed for the Kingdom of Raven.