Chapter 202.3
The Inn towns on the way to the Royal Capital have only ordinary lodgings, but the residences of the quasi-barons who manage the towns were reasonably spacious in case of such an eventuality.
As a quasi-baron, as expected, they did not expect to have a princess staying with them, and the poor guy was so nervous, but his son seemed to want to work at the castle and kept talking to me, who was dressed as an adventurer, in a frivolous manner.
Eventually, when the quasi-baron backed off with a blue face when I informed him that I was a baroness and a member of the princess’s entourage, not even showing up to see me off.
“Aria, are you not good with men like that?”
Sera, seeing me in such a state, called out to me in a whisper.
“I don’t think he’s going to be a threat, so I don’t really think it matters.”
“No, that’s not what I mean… As far as your taste in men? Would you prefer a younger one instead of an older one like that?”
“I’m not sure about age, but if we’re going to be together, the stronger, the better.”
“…I see.”
For some reason, Sera held her brow as if she had a headache and mumbled a small “…I don’t have much hope.”
We stayed overnight at the quasi-baron’s mansion, and without any major problems, we left the next morning for the Royal Capital, finally arriving in the early afternoon.
We had an audience with His Majesty the King without a moment’s rest, and after we had safely finished and caught our breath, the lady who had guided us told us that the adventurers [Rainbow Sword] were to wait in the reception room.
Elena went into the princess court at the royal palace to rest, and Sera accompanied her back to the attendant’s office. I could accompany Elena, since I was also a member of her entourage at the academy and had been trained by Sera as a chambermaid, but first I needed to hear from the Prime Minister as an adventurer.