Book 7: Chapter 51
“Tarak!!”
I saw Nara leap at Tarak and hug him tightly. I then told her, “Sorry, I might not be able to do what I promised you; but I did bring Tarak back in one piece.”
“That’s good enough. That’s good enough. I only want Tarak. I only need Tarak.” Nara wiped the corner of her eyes. Tarak’s face turned red as blood after being hugged by the girl he likes and hearing her response.
I smiled as I watched the two of them. I then looked at Nara, smiled and said, “That’s because it doesn’t matter to you who acquired the ore, isn’t that right? I bet you’ve spoken to Socina’s people， too.”
Nara pouted without a care and then replied, “Your Majesty, not putting all your eggs in one basket has been practiced since ancient times. Furthermore, I was hoping you would succeed more, since I placed Tarak in your care; hence, I held you in higher regard, thought more of you and trusted you most.”
“I’ve let you down in that case, then.”
“Not exactly. I did not suffer any losses in the end, and you brought Tarak back safe and sound. Most importantly, if you look at the entire event, you were the one who found the mine. Your Majesty, I hold you in very high regard. You also successfully found the mine, except, you did not manage to get your hands on it. However, I think your image with your men has significantly improved after your decision to give up in the end.”
I laughed, but didn’t say anything. Nara smiled then made an invitational hand gesture and said, “You must be exhausted from the rough journey, Your Majesty. Please pardon me for the modest dishes. Please have a seat, Your Majesty.”
“Ah, all right.”