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I Got a New Skill Every Time I Was Exiled, and After 100 Different Worlds, I Was Unmatched (Web Novel) - Chapter 443: When Theres No Reason or Basis for Someones Kindness, All I Can Do Is Tilt My Head in Confusion.
Chapter 443: When Theres No Reason or Basis for Someones Kindness, All I Can Do Is Tilt My Head in Confusion.
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Hmm How should I put it, its so ordinary!Even if you say that
Inside the moving carriage, Tia responded with a troubled expression to Margarets comment after hearing their story.
The knowledge I have of this world was limited to what I gained during the slightly more than six months I spent in this castle. Consequently, there was a limit to the fabricated memories we can create It seems the princess was unsatisfied with our ordinary story.
Isnt there anything more you know? Like a fateful encounter or something!
Your Highness, you shouldnt be unreasonable. Most adventurers meet in taverns, hit it off, and become companions or through guild introductions.
Eh, thats so boring! If theyre companions who entrust their lives to each other, shouldnt there be a more fitting encounter?
Haha. That might be true, but its because such encounters are rare that they become the stuff of poems. If they were commonplace, theyd just be everyday occurrences, you know?
Hmm, I suppose thats true.
Margaret grudgingly agreed with my words. Honestly, Id like to wrap up these stories about our past quickly, as Im not sure where we might slip up if were probed too deeply
Oh, looks like weve arrived.
At that moment, the carriage conveniently came to a stop. Weve arrived not at the town entrance, but in front of the castle gates. As expected of a royal carriage, it seems we werent stopped or questioned at the town entrance.
However, it appears we cant just pass through into the castle. Margaret nodded at a knock from outside, and Elsa slowly opened the carriage door.
Welcome back, Your Highness Margaret. Elsa-sama, thank you for your service. And
The figure that appeared beyond the opened door was a male soldier wearing a striking surcoat of red and green. He directed a respectful gaze towards Margaret and Elsa and then gave Tia and me a suspicious look.
As we were informed in advance, are these two the adventurers that Your Highness Margaret brought along?
Thats right. Is there a problem?
Well, not exactly a problem, but
In response to Elsas question, the soldier continued, furrowing his brow.
I dont have the authority to allow these individuals into the castle. So Im not sure what to do
What! Even though I said its fine, its not allowed!?
Please forgive me, Your Highness. If we had His Majestys permission, it would be different, but
I understand! Then Ill go ask Father, Ed and Tia, could you wait here for a bit?
Ah, yes. Understood.
Though phrased as a request, theres no room for refusal in my response. Satisfied with my answer, Margaret nodded and immediately jumped out of the carriage.
Alright, Elsa! Lets go!
As you wish. Well see you two later. Your Highness, please wait! Its dangerous to run!
Elsa quickly exited after Margaret. We were left alone in the carriage, and the door closed but looking closely, theres a small gap left open. Theyre being considerate while not allowing a completely sealed space.
[Hey Ed. Is this the same flow as last time?]
Tia, probably noticing this too, placed her hand on mine and spoke through our [Missing Talk]. If no words are spoken, no slip of the tongue exists Hmm, a very wise approach. Well, that aside.
[No, the first time around, I was let into the castle normally. Though that was probably because I was badly injured.]
Back then, weak as I was, I had sustained quite severe injuries from that bear. Because of that, Margarets insistence was accepted, and I was taken directly to the healing mage employed at the castle.
[Then, is it my fault were being held up here?]
[Huh? Why?]
[Because Im here without any significant injuries, we werent allowed into the castle smoothly, right?]
[No, no, thats not it.]
Its true that if it were just me, I might have been allowed into the castle more easily under the pretext of treatment. But it was I who asked to bring Tia along, so thats not something for Tia to worry about. Besides
[Isnt it normal to be made to wait before entering a castle? Why are you suddenly concerned about this?]
Its only natural that adventurers like us wouldnt be allowed into a royal castle so easily. Tia should understand this perfectly well, so why is she questioning it now? Completely baffled, I notice Tias expression clouding slightly as she continues.
[I just I feel like the princess doesnt welcome me.]
[Huh? Why? You were chatting happily until just now, werent you?]
[Yes, but somehow I feel shes wary of me? Like theres a wall?]
[Hmm Isnt that normal?]
While its one of Tias good points that she can quickly become friends with anyone, Margaret was royalty, even if shes a five-year-old girl. Being cautious and keeping a distance from someone youve just met should be praised as a sign of royal awareness, even at a young age.
Tia should understand this, of course, but for some reason, her expression remained gloomy.
[I know thats true, but despite that, she seems strangely attached to just you, Ed]
[What!? Me!?]
Caught off guard by this unexpected statement, I almost blurt out loud and hastily cover my mouth. Well, even if this one word were overheard, it wouldnt matter much, but still, the atmosphere
[Why me? I barely talked at all, you know?]
[Well, when you ask why its just a feeling? I can only say thats how it feels to me.]
[Thats Ah I cant really say anything to that.]
When it comes down to intuition, theres nothing more I can say. While I believe Tias intuition is worth trusting seriously, why? I dont have the slightest idea why Id be liked, especially after being called shabby
[Well, but you know. I do feel some distance, but it doesnt seem like she dislikes me. We can just become friends gradually, right?]
[Yeah, thats right. Well be together for at least half a year anyway, so we can take it slow. Now, shall we go over the flow of whats coming next?]
To pass the time while waiting, we briefly review whats to come. Since weve suddenly entered a different flow, I was not sure how much will be the same, but knowing this in advance helps us prepare mentally.
However, even after finishing our discussion, no one came for us. It would be unnatural to remain silent indefinitely, so we engaged in casual conversation. Eventually, Tia got bored and rested her head on my shoulder, starting to snore lightly. I was beginning to feel sleepy too when finally, the carriage door opened, and a familiar face greeted us.
Sorry to keep you waiting, you two.
Elsa-san! Hey, Tia, wake up!
Mnya Ah, Ed. Good morning?
No, its still before noon or have we passed that? Anyway, its not morning. Wake up!
Funyah!?
I lightly pinched Tias well-shaped nose, and her sleepy jade eyes snapped wide open. Simultaneously, she puffed out her cheeks and pinched my nose in return, but I ignored that and turned my attention to Elza.
I-I give up. So I get it, let go of me! So, whats been decided?
Ahem. Yes, permission has been granted. You two will now be moved to the non-commissioned officers quarters.
Quarters?
Thats right. Normally, guests would be given rooms within the castle, but
Ah, of course, you cant just let unknown adventurers into the castle so easily, right?
I said with a wry smile, and Elsa returned a similar expression.
Im sorry, but thats how it is. A healing mage stationed there will examine Ed-dono. Is there any problem with that?
No, none at all. Right, Tia?
Yes, its fine
Previously, when I was allowed directly into the castle was an anomaly; this treatment is extremely reasonable. We smiled and agreed, then followed Elsa as we passed through the castle gates once again.
