Chapter 134: Summoned by the Queen
Chapter 134: Summoned by the Queen
Even though I had planned to go out dressed up again the next night, Linda was on duty and there was no way we could leave. This was actually the best possible outcome, so I had no complaints. The night after that it rained, so of course we couldn’t go out...The next day I spent a restless time. Of course there was history and magic class in the morning, and in the afternoon I continued working at the accounting bureau. The accounting bureau job was no longer a need for pocket money (I had received a polite letter saying Browning-sensei was too busy to supervise me even if I came). But out of habit I enjoyed working surrounded by the older sisters, and I secretly hoped the sweet moment would come again someday. Christine’s skirt was especially tempting today.
Even after the magic lesson, I couldn’t figure out why my new skills weren’t growing. The teacher tilted her head as if she normally should be growing too. Maybe it’s because I’m a human from another world and can only receive skills from people on the verge of death?
I studied diligently every day, but there were no summons from Prime Minister Richelieu. He never explained the incident or told me I was going to the Kingdom of Mainz. I thought there would be an ambassador’s appointment ceremony, but there was nothing. In short, nothing, nothing, nothing. While I wondered how hard it is to wait, I was working when another invitation arrived.
"Prince Robin is here?"
A maid came to the accounting bureau and called me from the entrance. Her voice was very sweet soprano and carried well. She looked young and cute, and I was happy to be called by name with that voice. But I knew this wasn’t a good thing. All the eyes in the accounting bureau turned to me, so I had no choice but to reply,
"Yes! I’m here."
The maid walked over, bowed politely, and smiled (her dimples were adorable).
"Please read this. It’s a letter from the Queen. She asked me to bring your reply immediately, so may I read it here?"
She held out a sealed letter. The entire accounting bureau went silent. Then, as if struck by water, the room became deathly quiet. The sound of the envelope being opened echoed through the room. I heard someone swallow hard. When I looked, Anise was gripping her hands tightly and staring at my hands.
"I have something I would like to discuss with you tomorrow morning. Could you come to my room?"
It was a very brief message. Even if she asked, I couldn’t refuse. So my reply was,