Chapter 55

Lina has... already given up on many things.

"Felix Majesty... First of all, I deeply apologize for summoning you to such a place so early in the morning."

Lina reluctantly bowed her head. It was out of necessity.

"Enough with the formalities."

A threatening gaze pierced her head, urging her to get to the point.

Lina steeled herself and decided to spill everything.

"I asked for a freezer to be built to make an 'ice confection' called ice cream... but it's not something that can be done quickly. However... if there's someone who can use 'ice magic' and someone with great strength, it might be possible to make it in a short time... A certain prime minister, who overheard my tiny, tiny mutterings, wanted to taste it urgently... for his personal, personal desires, and thus brought you, the strongest man in the country, Felix Majesty, here."

... Ah, I feel so relieved.

I said it!!

The people in the kitchen were stunned that Lina had the nerve to speak her mind to King Felix. At the same time, they were amazed. They would never have the courage to do that.

"... Schueler..."

King Felix's cold gaze pierced his younger brother. Though Lina had said it as if she had called him, the tone of his voice dropped when he realized it was a personal matter.

"Well, they say 'strike while the iron is hot,' don't they?"

Prince Schueler said nonchalantly, as if nothing was wrong in this situation.

— Smack.

A light slap landed on Prince Schueler's head.

"Where's the rush?"

"......Here?"

He tilted his head in confusion.

— Smack.

Another slap landed on Prince Schueler's head.

What are they doing? Is this a comedy routine?

Have the royal brothers started a comedy act?

"... Lina... So, what do we need to do...?"

Prince Schueler, who had elegantly ignored King Felix's question, smiled at Lina. He seemed determined to make it.

"......Huh?"

Lina was surprised by Prince Schueler's sudden question and let out an odd sound again.

... Pfft.

A stifled laugh came from somewhere.

"Lina... What kind of sound is that?"

Prince Egidius, who had been holding back, burst out laughing at Lina's deflated response.

"No... but, to ignore it so elegantly? Everyone, including His Majesty, is busy, so they should just go home..."

"Lina~?"

Prince Schueler smiled, interrupting Lina's words. Lina had intended to say that only to Prince Egidius, but it had leaked out.

...

She covered her mouth with her hand, realizing it was too late.

... Huh? Why did it slip out?

Lina's words and actions not only left the head chef and the butler chief pale but also the minister of magic.

... Huh?

Am I okay...?