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Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo Dorei Majutsu (Light Novel) - Volume 10, Interlude
Volume 10, Interlude
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《Royal Castle Grandios》──
Suddenly out of nowhere, a fragrance wafted about.
Quilting with gold thread was applied to the ivory wall cloth, and works of art crowded and decorated the huge premises.
The guiding old butler extended his hand that was wrapped in a white glove, and gave an explanation.
「This here is a painting by Earl Freedlance is a realism masterpiece painted in Year 35 of the kingdom’s calendar. The sculpture over there is a work from before the nation was founded, and was discovered in the Magician’s Tower to the north. This corridor is an exhibition of works of art that were carefully selected by Duke Burikken who is famed even as a critic.」
「……Is that right.」
「Hーn.」
Rem gave a small response out of courtesy.
Shera made a disinterested sounding absentminded response.
The two young ladies had arrived at the royal castle Grandios, and they were now being guided around the inside of the castle by the old butler.
The old butler spoke.
「At present, the year has just started, and as royalty and titled nobility from in and out of the Lifelia Kingdom have visited to celebrate it, His Majesty Darouch Sandros is extraordinarily busy.」
「……I would like to congratulate His Majesty for his health and the new year.」
Rem expressed the typical congratulatory address.
Shera tilted her head.
「Who is Darouch?」
As expected, the old butler made a stern face.
「……」
Rem breathed a sigh.
「Haa……The current Lifelia King is His Majesty Darouch Sandros.」
「Ah, I see. I was thinking that I had heard that name somewhere before.」
「……Did you not receive education on the behavior royalty should have when you were a child?」
「Well, when an Elf becomes Queen, they don’t leave the country after all. And since the Greenwood Kingdom is a small country, important people from outside don’t really come by.」
「……How peaceful.」
「I know rightー」
There was no way her small bit of sarcasm could get through to her.
Conversely, Shera went and asked a question.
「Rem, you’ve always been an Adventurer, right? Where did you learn that sort of stuff?」
「……My parents had passed away and I had left my house, but I was of a lineage that would interact with royalty and titled nobility after all.」
The old butler came to a halt.
He unblinkingly stared at Rem.
「Rem Galeu-dono……Could it be that you are of the Gad Family……?」
「…………I am someone who has cast away their birthplace but……The current master should be my uncle.」
「Goodness.」
The old butler corrected his posture.
Shera had her eyes go round in surprise.
「Ehh!?」
「……」
「The Gad Family, what is that!?」
「……So you’re starting from there, I see. I’ll talk about it, eventually.」
「Tell me about it while I haven’t forgotten what I’ve heard, okayー?」
「……If you’re not all that interested in it, then it’s fine if you don’t hear about it.」
「I’m curious about the things about you, Rem!」
She made an outrageous claim while brimming with energy.
Again, a sigh came out.
The old butler opened the door of a room that was at the end of the corridor.
「This section is the noble visitor building meant to receive only royalty and titled nobility and especially important guests. I am sure, it will not give you any inconvenience.」
「Waa!」
Shera raised a lively voice at the luxurious and gorgeous upholstery, and entered the room.
A fresh scent hung in the air, there were curtains and wall cloth that had embroidery applied to them, and furniture with minute designs. A bed with a canopy was wide, there was a large table and sofas, and on the cupboard, in addition to glass glasses, it was lined with bottles of wine.
The old butler pointed at the bell on top of the table.
「If you ever need anything, you can just ring that bell and……」
「This?」
*Chiririn!* Shera rang it.
Rem pressed down on her forehead.
Before long, a single maid came in. She made a deep bow.
「I am here to receive your order.」
Shera went 「Araー」 and scratched the back of her ear.
The old butler made a small cough.
「Like this, a maid will come to take your order.」
Since she felt sorry to have her be expressly called for only to not ask her for anything, Rem called out to the maid and said 「Could you bring some water」.
The maid made a bow, and went to the back.
They were also told about how to use the toilet and the bath by the old butler.
However, he did not tell them the most important thing.
Rem asked about it.
「……He seems to be busy, but about when will we be able to have the audience with His Majesty Darouch?」
「I believe that you will have to wait ten days.」
「……Is that so.」
「Ehー!? By ten days, you mean a whole ten days, right!?」
It was understandable that Shera was surprised.
After all, they had come here because King Darouch had summoned for them.
However, that is just the way royalty is.
Rem didn’t make any complaints.
The old butler spoke sounding apologetic.
「If you have the need, whether it be a tailor, a beautician, a master musician, or a troubadour, they will be prepared. The cuisine uses top class ingredients brought in from all over the country, and the best chefs of the country will prepare the things they cook with gusto whether it be morning, noon, or late at night. Of course, there is also the world’s best wine. Furthermore, there are works of art on display in the royal castle Grandios that can’t be fully appreciation even if ten days were used, and I will show you around to view them.」
「……Is going out prohibited?」
「It is possible to leave the royal castle, but in that case, I believe that the audience will be pushed back.」
So their turn would be re-listed.
「……What about letters?」
「Of course, you can send them freely. We shall provide you both the writing paper and the pen. However, only if you leave the wax seal to us.」
「……I understand.」
It seemed that they could send letters, but the contents would be checked.
In that case, it would probably be best to leave the ones they would get in touch with to just the High Chief Priest Lumachina.
She thought that if she were to contact either the State Knight Alicia or the student Horun, then they would be suspected of their relationship with the self-proclaimed Demon King Diablo.
The old butler made a bow, and closed the room’s door.
Shera jumped onto the bed.
「So fluffyー」
「……Fuu……It looks like you need to be taught about the things known as manners.」
「Kukaー」
「……You’re already asleep!?」
It seemed that they had no choice but to stay in the royal castle for a while.
Notes:
[1] I had spelt it as Dalesh before. Man, I hate it when I mess up on names. I mistook “ru” for “re” again.
