Chapter 57

"Alright... since the conversation is getting lively, Rina. How about we make some ice cream?"

Prince Schueler, either at his own pace or too loyal to his desires, clapped his hands and invited Rina to make ice cream.

"......"

Was it really getting lively?

I'm speechless and can't move at Prince Schueler's overly laid-back words and actions.

"... Rina?"

He called out to her with a gentle smile.

It feels like he won't leave until we make it...

"Prince Schueler"

"......Yes?"

"I think there's something we should do before making ice cream, isn't there?"

"......What is it?"

"First, we should ask everyone for permission to stand."

Everyone has been kneeling this whole time. Rina, who missed the moment to kneel, is standing, but she can't just leave everyone like this.

"Your Majesty? Is it alright?"

"It's not like you're the one causing trouble for them... I'll allow it."

King Felix, irritated by his laid-back younger brother, gave permission. Everyone thanked him and stood up, looking a bit wobbly.

"So? What should we do now?"

It seems even King Felix, not to mention Iber and Tahl, are included in the count.

"Please move to the adjacent dining room."

Rina gestured with her hand, urging them to move.

"......Huh?"

Surprised by the unexpected words, Prince Schueler tilted his head.

"To avoid getting in the way of the chefs, please move to the next room."

This time is a battlefield for the chefs. It would be out of the question to get in their way, so Rina urged Prince Schueler to go to the adjacent dining room.

"“““““......”””””

The head chef Rick and the others were speechless.

Even if it's true, they couldn't bring themselves to tell Prince Schueler, let alone King Felix, to leave.

"That's right. Let's all go, shall we?"

As long as they can have ice cream, Rina's words didn't elicit any response, and she smiled calmly, leading King Felix and the others to the dining room.

"... What about the cat?"

On the way to the dining room, following Prince Schueler, King Felix said to Rina with a hint of amusement.

"It escaped."

It might not come back.

"......Haha... If it comes back, please tell it for me."

King Felix said with a chuckle and headed to the adjacent dining room.