Chapter 172.2
Two girls went missing. One was a princess whose mother had neglected her in the royal palace and the other was a girl whom Sera had cared for from an early age and adopted as her own daughter, even if it was for a mission.
“I am very aware that I cannot make this public, and His Majesty, who has a child of the same age, is also very distressed, so I ask that you please wait a little longer…”
“We are grateful for your country’s cooperation. Still, would you at least allow us adventurers to explore the area? Wouldn’t you understand, Master Orhan, with your children?”
“Yes, that’s right…hmm?”
A man who was in a cold sweat when he realized the meaning of Sera calling his name suddenly realized something and put his hand on his chest.
“…One moment, please.”
“Go ahead.”
Sera agreed, and the man got up quickly and disappeared into the next room with his men.
Before the door closed, I caught a glimpse of what must have been a magical tool from a distant story. To make it, you need rare adamantite, which can be obtained from a high-ranking phantom, and if it was small enough to fit in one’s bosom, it would be a national treasure.
Sera was impressed that the prime minister of a great country was allowed to have it, when Viro, who was standing behind Sera as a guard, whispered in a voice that only Sera could hear, just as the others’ eyes were no longer on her.
“…Sera, was that good? You were negotiating very strongly, but that man is the Prime Minister, the Marquis Durand, right?”
Even though we are friends, they were equal as a nation. The Cleydale Kingdom was the more powerful nation in overall balance, but the Khalfaan Empire, which was still engaged in skirmishes with the Demons, was superior in military power.