Chapter 59

August 10, 2015

(Corrections)

ショーウインド → ショーウインドウ

リヤ充 → リア充

"Hey, Christoph, listen to me!"

What is it, all of a sudden?

"There was a ruby necklace in the display window, so I tried to go in to buy it, but they refused to let me enter! That guy is underestimating me just because I'm a kid!"

As the daughter of a viscount, you shouldn't use such vulgar language.

"Oh, that happened to us too. We were also refused entry. Right, Prits?"

"Uh-huh."

But even though they are children, Carla and the others were dressed in a way that clearly showed they were nobles or wealthy, and they had guards. To refuse them entry... that's interesting! If I had time, I'd like to go, but I don't have time, so I'll just ask for the location and store name.

For now, I'll just laugh it off.

Let's check the schedule for tomorrow, just in case.

"I'm going to the mine from tomorrow until the day after tomorrow. What about the four of you?"

"There are still many places we haven't visited, so we'll go shopping until Christoph comes back. Right, Piron?"

"Sure."

"We might go shopping too."

"..."

Poor Piron and Prits, they're completely being led around by the nose.

But Clara is so attached to Prits, it would be a problem if Prits got a girlfriend... for Prits.

"If anything happens, please consult with the guards. If the guards can't handle it, I'll make sure you can consult with the administrator, Jilisus."

We had dinner and then soaked in the hot springs.

That's right! This town of Sejyakar has natural hot springs!

How exciting, it's been years since I've had a hot spring bath as a former Japanese person.

It feels so good.

"Prits, do you not have a girlfriend?"

In response to my question, Prits answered with a tired look.

"I always have a mother-in-law figure around me..."

Piron and I each placed a hand on Prits' shoulder, silently encouraging him.

"But I do have a fiancée."

What! You're betraying me!

"Speaking of which, Christoph, do you not have a girlfriend? I think you'd be a good match for Princess Dorothy."

Piron, what kind of bombshell are you dropping!

Princess Dorothy is indeed a beautiful girl, and while she's competitive, I think she has a kind heart.

But, unfortunately, she doesn't have any chest!

Without a chest, I can't get excited... *cough* My type is a curvy figure.

"I don't have a girlfriend with Princess Dorothy."

"You like girls with big chests, don't you, Christoph?"

Prits, how do you know that?

I've never told anyone my preference, so why do you know!

"Christoph, ... you don't seem to realize it, but whenever there's a girl with big breasts, you always look at her chest..."

What!

I didn't know!

That means... I'm a pervert!

Oh no!

I'm being seen as a pervert... that's why girls don't talk to me...?

...I can't... I can't get over this for a while.

I wish you had told me this sooner...

"It's okay. You'll find a girlfriend soon, Christoph..."

"Th... th... thank you..."

Feeling like burnt-out ash, I slipped into bed to heal my wounded heart.

In this sacred Kingdom of Bandam, noble families often arrange engagements and marriages rather than allowing free love, but because I was sickly, I never had such arrangements.

However, Carla, being the daughter of a viscount, had such arrangements, but she apparently rejected them all (or they were rejected by her), and her parents have given up.

Piron, being a free citizen, doesn't have as many such arrangements.

Damn it! Burst, you real-life players!

With a heavy heart, I came to the mine alone.

The mine I chose is already abandoned, so no one goes in or out now.

When I tried to enter the abandoned mine, my six personal guards blocked my way.

"At least bring Revis and Primera. Otherwise, we cannot fulfill our duty."

I said I'm fine going alone, but the head guard, Gail, can't accept that.

"Alright. I'll bring the two of them."

Primera is a cat beast person, so she's sensitive to smells and sounds, making her an excellent scout.

Revis, as usual, doesn't seem very motivated, but he's skilled with a shield, so he can take the brunt of any attacks if something happens.

Going alone would be faster and more relaxed, but they have their duties, and it wouldn't be fair to make them uncomfortable by insisting.

I may look like a child, but I'm an adult inside!

I immediately entered the abandoned mine with the two of them.

Gail and the others will set up camp at the entrance of the abandoned mine to be prepared for any unexpected situations.

Primera led the way, with me in the middle and Revis at the rear, as we moved deeper into the mine.

The abandoned mine had water dripping in places, forming puddles.

Primera, being a cat beast person, can see in the dark, so she scouted ahead while I and Revis, being humans, used a magical lamp to light our way.

After a while, the mine split into two paths, so we followed the plan and took the right path.

Although the mine is abandoned, it was well-mapped, so I followed the path that led to the deepest part.