Duke? She was indeed the eldest daughter of a noble family. Just as I thought that everything was as I had expected, the twin sisters and the young warrior froze.
[... What's wrong?]
[You're still asking what's wrong…Why are you so calm and composed?!] It's the Duke's family, the Duke!"
"... Among all the titles, the duke has the highest status... Unlike other titles, only the royal family can be granted this title..."
Royal family…Eh?
"You're right. My father, Duke Alfred Elnes Ortorinde, is the younger brother of His Majesty the King.」
"In other words, you are His Majesty the King's niece. How impressive.」
"…Nan Ye isn't that surprised. He's really a big shot.」Eh? When I turned around, I saw the twin sisters and the young warrior kneeling on both knees and touching the ground with their heads. What was that? Do I have to kneel down? Did he have to do it to this extent?
"Uh…Susie…Sir? Should I…be like them?」
After Su spoke, the three of them raised their heads and stood up. Although they had relaxed a little, their expressions were still a little stiff. "But why would the young lady of the Duke's family stay in such a place?」
[The attacker is dead. He couldn't find out the other party's identity or the mastermind behind the scenes.」[Sorry…]
Musashi was crestfallen. Ah, she must be the one who chopped off the other party's head. Indeed, if we arrest the murderer, we might be able to get him to divulge information and let us know more about the inside story of this conspiracy.
[Thank you for your words. I'm very grateful.]」Musashi bowed deeply again.
[And then? Susie…What is Su planning to do next?」
Mr. Rem, who was beside Su, said apologetically,"
We had the same destination, so it would be embarrassing to leave them here. I don't mind, but I don't know what the others think.
[Sure? We're going to the capital anyway."
[I'm fine with it too.]
It seemed that no one objected.
"I understand. Let's accept this mission. On the way to the capital, I hope that you will be able to guide me.」[Yes!] We're the same. Please!"
After Su finished speaking, she revealed a smile. The two carriages continued to move forward. The duke's carriage drove in front, and we followed behind. Two soldiers riding alone on horses walked in front of the duke's carriage, clearing the way for us. In order to convey what had just happened, we sent the remaining soldier to bring the letter Su wrote to the duke and rush back to the duke's house. I sat in the Duke's carriage and became Su's personal guard. Since I can use magic and swords, they think I'm more suitable for this position. I sat in a high-class chair that I wasn't used to. Su sat opposite me, and Mr. Rem sat beside her. "... So, Knight Momotaro defeated the evil Troll brilliantly, obtained a huge amount of treasure, and returned home in glory.」
"Oh! That's great!"
Sue clapped happily. Was this enough? Since she had just asked me to tell her a story, I told her the story of Momotaro and told her that it was a heroic legend that had spread in my hometown. I was worried that she wouldn't accept this story, but it seemed that she liked it very much. Su was clearly a child, but the words she used were very strange. She seemed to be imitating her grandmother's words, which was why she spoke so mature. Her grandmother's status should also be very high.
[Do you know any other stories?」
" This…This happened a long time ago in a certain kingdom. In a city, there was a man named Cinderella…" A city built with the castle of the lord as the core.）I never thought that I would be telling a story about the appearance of mages in a country where magic was prevalent. But Su looked very happy, so it should be fine. After I told Su all the fairy tales I knew, I even changed the settings of famous comics and super popular animated movies and told them to her as stories. When Su was clamoring to find the Sky Castle, I was really anxious. Fortunately, Mr. Rem comforted her. This young lady seemed to like adventure stories very much. How special. The carriage carried us all the way north towards the capital.
"Oh! We can see the capital!"
Sue shouted, leaning out of the window. I looked into the distance through the window. A white castle stood in front of the huge waterfall, surrounded by towering walls. This was the capital city of Alefis. Alpheus was the capital of the country. It was located on the shores of Lake Parede, which was formed by waterfalls. It was also known as the "Capital of Lakes." The Kingdom of Belfast was located in the west of the mainland. Thanks to its comfortable climate and benevolent king, it was a relatively peaceful country. It was said that the silk fabrics produced in the Kingdom of Belfast's Kilua region were the highest quality goods in this world. They were light, soft, durable, and beautiful. From the noble class to the royal family of other countries, the silk produced here was used. Weaving was the industry that the country was proud of and an important source of income. By the way, does Mr. Sanako also sell silk clothes in his shop? As the carriage neared the capital of this kingdom, the length of the city wall once again surprised me. Just where did this city wall extend to? It was simply an iron wall that would not allow the enemy to invade. Although the walls were not made of iron. There were several soldiers standing at the city gate, interrogating those who wanted to enter the city. However, just by looking at the faces of Su and Mr. Rem, we didn't even need to go through a check and could just pass by them. He could enter the city with his face alone. This might also be the power of the duke's coat of arms on the carriage. The carriage followed the main street and headed straight for the castle. It drove past the long stone bridge built over the huge stream. Although there was a checkpoint in the middle of the bridge, the carriage still passed through it easily. [After crossing this bridge, you will arrive at the residential area where the nobles live.」
I replied after Mr. Rem explained it to me. It turned out that this place was divided into the commoner's district and the noble's district. In that case, we just passed through the commoner district. After the carriage drove past the road covered with beautiful houses, it came to a huge mansion. The walls surrounding the hinterland of the mansion extended endlessly. When the carriage finally arrived at the gate, five or six guards slowly opened the heavy gate from the left and right. Only now did I realize that the coat of arms on the door was the same as the one on the carriage. This should be the Duke's residence. The land was really spacious. Both the courtyard and the mansion itself were very spacious. This was too exaggerated. As soon as the carriage stopped in front of the entrance, Su opened the door forcefully.
" Welcome home, Miss!"
[Yes!]
The maids lined up and bowed at the same time. While I was still in the carriage, dumbfounded, Mr. Rem urged me to get off the carriage. How should I put it…I feel that my existence is very inappropriate. We passed through the arched entryway and faced a huge red-carpeted staircase, from which a man rushed down.
[Su!]
[Father!] Su rushed straight at the man and threw herself into his chest.
[That's great, that's really great…!]」
[It doesn't matter. I'm safe.] Wasn't it written in the letter that aijia asked someone to send her home quickly?」
[When I received the letter, I was scared out of my wits...]
"... You are the adventurers who saved my daughter. I must thank you. Thank you so much.」
After the duke finished speaking, he bowed to the four of us. I was shocked. He was the king's younger brother.
"Please raise your head. We only did what we were supposed to do.」
The duke took my hand and shook it. "Let me reintroduce myself to everyone. I am Alfred Elnes Ortorind.」
[I am Yan Yi Nan Ye.] Ah, Nanye is my name, and Yanyi is my surname.」
[I see. Are you from Sheng Du?」
…How many times have I been asked this question? [So that's how it is. You came to the capital to deliver a letter to deal with the guild's commission.」
This was the balcony on the second floor facing the courtyard. We were sitting facing the duke and enjoying afternoon tea. The Duke and I were the only ones " enjoying " it, while the other three were frozen in nervousness. Su left her seat. She wasn't here now. Where did she go?
"If you hadn't accepted this commission, Su might have been kidnapped or killed. I have to thank the client.」
[Do you know the identity of the attacker?」
[No…but you can't say that. From my standpoint, there should be many nobles who view me as a thorn in their side. Perhaps…someone will abduct my daughter to threaten me and try to manipulate me.」
"Father, I've kept you waiting.」
Su also came to the balcony. She was wearing a dress with light pink ruffled edges. The headband on her blonde hair was also decorated with the same light pink roses. This dress suited her quite well.
" Did you talk to Irene?"
[Yes, because I can't let her worry, I didn't tell her about the attack.]」
Sue sat down lightly beside the duke. After a while, Mr. Rem came over with black tea.
[Irene?]
[Ah, Irene is my wife. I'm sorry that I couldn't let her appear in front of my daughter's savior…My wife is blind.」
"Can't your wife see?」
Musashi asked with a sorrowful expression.
"Because of an illness five years ago... Although I managed to save my life, I lost my sight.」
[…Have you ever received magic treatment?」
"We've asked all the experts in the country who are good at using healing magic... but we still can't do anything. This kind of magic could heal physical injuries, but it was ineffective against the aftereffects of diseases.」
The duke answered weakly. I see…Healing magic is useless…I thought that healing magic would be able to cure it…I felt a sense of powerlessness coursing through my entire body in the face of this situation.
[If Grandfather was still alive…]
Su whispered regretfully. Perhaps sensing my doubtful gaze, the duke said,"
[Grandfather's magic will definitely be able to heal Mother's eyes.] According to the court mage, even if you can't use that spell, as long as you know the details of that spell, you might be able to find a substitute for other spells or find out who can use the same spell as Grandfather…"
Su clenched his fists in regret.
" Su, I told you before, the possibility of finding someone who can use the same magic is very low. A non-elemental spell could almost be considered a personal spell. It was impossible for more than one person to use the same spell. However, there must be someone who can cast a spell with a similar effect. I will definitely find that…"
[Aaah------!」」」
The three people sitting beside me suddenly stood up and shouted. Wow, wow, wow! What's wrong? [It's Nan Ye!]
[It's Mr. Nan Ye!]
[It's Mr. Nan Ye!]
[How is it!?]
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