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Harem Tales of a Reincarnated Elf Prince (Web Novel) - Volume 3, Chapter 5 – Search for a Collaborator
Volume 3, Chapter 5 – Search for a Collaborator
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“Fran, we’ll be counting on you.”
I was seen off by the prince as I exit the room.
For now, we need to gather information about the royal family of this country in this castle town.
It’s difficult, but I’m glad of the fact of being counted on by the prince as it is the first time I felt I was needed, that I was useful.
Among the four, I am relatively the most inconspicuous, but I can still see the gazes from the surroundings while I’m walking.
I have never seen elves or half-elves so far in this town, so it must have seemed unusual for them.
Still, it’s better than the pure Elven Prince and the others walking by.
If it was a real elf, it might have been too crowded to proceed walking, due to the commotion it will bring.
“However, it sure is crowded.”
I muttered while looking at the left and right sides of the road.
The size of this castle town is about a hundred times the village I was in … no, about one thousand times? I don’t know.
Really, there are just many human beings.
To the point where I’m getting dizzy by the amount of people…..
“Now that I think of it, what kind of collaborator should I look for?”
Speaking of people being close to the king, they have to be nobles.
But I do not think nobles would walk or even interact in such a crowd like this.
I remembered all the information about humans that I learned in my mother’s lessons. It’s just that the amount is only too few to count.
She didn’t talk much about humans because she was a person who didn’t speak much about my father. Maybe she was still trying to forget about him, I don’t know.
I went and searched all day long, but couldn’t find someone who looked good enough to fit the criteria.
I talked to people in various ways, but it may be the first time I spoke to other people like this, so all the conversations turned really awkward. Before I realized, the sun has already set.
“It’s already evening… This time, where do these humans usually gather?”
A bar comes to my mind.
Even in the village, when the sun starts to sink on the horizon, men usually gathered there to spend the rest of their days.
And because it’s a place to let out your stress, men were likely to unleash it by talking and shouting rampantly, added to the influence of alcohol.
Now that I think of it, it was an excellent source of information.
Thinking it was a good idea, I head to a bar.
“Hmmm, If I remember, it’s in this direction……”
“Ehh? Kyaa!”
When I was walking while remembering the place in my head, I bumped into someone.
“Oh, sorry. Are you okay?”
I immediately apologized, extending my hand to the other party.
What brought to my eyes was a girl about in the middle of her teens.
She has beautiful black hair tied to the back, and has an exceptionally lively impression.
“Ouchies….. Ah, yes. ‘m alright…”
Upon taking my hand, the girl stood up, and upon taking a good look at me, she went into a surprise.
“An……elf……are you?”
“Yes, but I’m just a half, though”
I answered the question I have heard many times just this day alone.
“Uwaa, it’s the first time seeing one. You have really sharp ears. Ah, by the way, I’m Helena. Can I ask your name? You see, I’m really fascinated about elves.”
“O-okay. Nice to meet you, Helena. I’m Fran.”
“Fran……oneesan, right?”
She said so, and we shook hands after.
I am the only child, so when she addressed me like that, I was bewildered.
But I did not feel bad.
“There are also half-species other than me in this town, based on what I have seen. Why are you so surprised?”
“I usually stay in the castle, so I don’t go out in town that often. Sorry”
“The castle? You mean the Royal Castle?”
“Yes, I am in charge of the cleaning roles now!”
Helena said proudly.
Hearing those words, I was delighted inside.
I didn’t think I could meet some people in the castle in such a place.
If I use this child as a key, I may be able to search for people who are related to the royal family.
“You are still young, but even so, working in a castle is an admirable job.”
“That’s… even though its grunt work?”
“You might say that, but it’s in the name you see. Working in the castle means that you are trusted.”
“That is, thanks to my mother.”
Then I heard that her mother was a housemaid at the royal castle.
It seems that she was reassigned to another place now, and by that connection, she was able to get the job at the royal castle right away.
Still, being able to work at the royal castle in a country where the security is this strict, she can be trusted.
“Even so, that is quite a big luggage.”
I looked at what she is carrying.
It is an amount so immense that she not dropping it, knocking against her, and all is a mystery.
With a luggage occupying both of her hands, she is even carrying a big bag on her back.
“These clothes are the uniforms worn by servants, you see.”
“Well, it’s the royal castle. But aren’t the clothes a bit excessive?”
“Well, the only servants who carry this many clothes are the ladies-in-waiting and maids who roam near the royal family and the noble families, you see.”
Even though Helena cleans the interior of the castle, she must have a presentable, clean uniform all the time, I see.
However, all the time indeed doesn’t include now, as she is wearing ordinary clothes currently.
“Because people on the outside don’t wear such clothes, all of them have to be mended personally. So I’m here looking to buy some clothing for mending purposes.”
“I see…..if it’s okay with you, can I help with carrying your luggage?”
“Eeeh, you don’t have to!”
“It’s okay. I can do it to this extent. Though it isn’t visible, I have quite the strength you see.”
I held the luggage she’s carrying with both hands with only one hand of mine.
If it’s the prince, he might be able to toss it around even more.
“Th-thank you very much!”
Helena adorably lowered her head to me.
However, I feel like I should be the one to thank her instead. I’m using her to try to get close to the royal castle as her companion, after all.
After that, we headed for the royal castle while chatting with Helena.
Come to think of it, I have to thank the Prince too, as I wouldn’t be able to reach up to this point without his help.
“Here is the back door of the royal castle. Thank you, Fran-oneechan!”
“Don’t mind it. Because after all, I was also trying to-“
When I was about to say my intentions, someone approached us.
It was a middle-aged man with a ‘fine’ belly.
“Ooh, Helena! Did you bought it? As always, thanks for the trouble.”
“Oh, Minister-sama. I’m not deserving of your gratitude. I’m just doing my job.”
To the words of the man who seems to be trying to be intimate with her, Helena responded in humility.
“Oh my. What we have here? An elf, no, a half-elf?”
“Yes. Helena and I have met in the town just recently.”
“Oh my…… A long time ago, the elves helped us in the development of this country, so we wish to express your gratitude to your ancestors.”
He seems to be giving off a kind atmosphere in him, but I can’t seem to read his inner thoughts.
Since Helena was calling him Minister-sama a while ago, he might be of great position here.
“Then, Please excuse me, girls. I have business to do. Have a fine day.”
Just like that, the Minister left.
“Do you know him?”
“Oh, yes. I heard that that person has taken care of my mother well.”
“I see……”
Going all the trouble for a mother and her daughter? Helena might be this man’s aim.
If so, then I have to change my target here.
I actually intend to enter the castle to find connections, but to think this child here already has some links with a big shot.
“Hey, Helena, Are you interested in real elves?”
“You mean a genuine article? Not a half-blood?”
“Yes. I’m acquainted with someone, you see.”
“W-wow, that’s great……I can only hear them from the old tales I heard from my mother.”
“If it’s okay with you, I would like to introduce Helena to them. With conditions, of course.”
“Really? You’ll do that? I’ll do anything!”
Unexpectedly, she responded to those words with excitement.
“Okay, then. As for the favor….this will be after meeting with him…… in detail.”
“Oh, a male, is it? Uwaaa, is he handsome?”
Helena looked at me like a maiden in love.
For her, it’s like meeting a person in a fairy tale?
Having also dreamt of something similar to this when I was little, I understand her feeling somewhat.
“Fran-oneesan, I’m going to store my luggage first. Please wait for me!”
After that, she ran and went to the castle.
Now that the issue is settled, I wonder what the outcome will be with that girl?
That I could only hope.
