It’s nice to be welcomed.
“I heard that the reason you suddenly disappeared after making a name for yourself as a talented person at the Academy was because of love. Hmm… … “I have never heard such a beautiful love story!”
love? What is love? Are you eating it?
“that’s right. Hehehe. After all, reality is more romantic than romance novels. “I will find this kind of love someday, right?”
It’s a little frustrating because he keeps crying so hard to say anything.
Moreover, as I kept listening to things like love and romance that were far from me, my hands and feet were gradually shrinking.
Just as I was shrinking like this and wondering if my hands and feet were disappearing without my knowledge, Miya seemed to have noticed that I was gradually becoming quieter and changed the subject.
“Speaking of romance novels. Celia’s child’s name is Axion… … “Right?”
“yes that’s right.”
“Isn’t it a cool name, like the male protagonist of a romance novel?”
“oh. “It really is!”
My friend has great sensitivity. You accurately pinpointed the male protagonist in Lopan’s novel. He internally gave her a thumbs up at her keenness.
At that time, a young lady asked, waving a fan in a fuss.
“How did you come up with the name Axion?”
“uh… … . “It’s not a name I came up with.”
“ah… … ! Then he… … .”
Tears welled up in the ladies’ sparkling eyes once again. I can’t tell you about my family history here. Ugh, I thought I couldn’t look at him anymore, so this time I changed the subject.
“By the way, the cookies are delicious. “I guess the Count Holman family is a good cook.”
“Thank you for the compliment, Celia. I’ll have to tell the chef this good news. “You don’t know how hard it was for our chef today because of these cookies.”
Miya blushed slightly and pursed her lips. It’s a shy, slightly pouty, and lovely expression.
It’s an expression that can never come from me.
By the way, I heard you had a hard time with the cookies. I wondered what that meant.
“why? “Was there any problem?”
“Well, I almost couldn’t bake the cookies because I didn’t have enough ingredients.”
The cookie ingredient was definitely miar.
Now that the ‘period of rest’, in which people have to survive only on the food they have stored up, is over, is the food shortage becoming more severe?
“oh. I almost couldn’t eat dessert last time, right? “You don’t know how angry I am that they suddenly decided to reduce their miar consumption.”
“me too! Last time, everyone distributed Miar to the residents of the territory, right? I can’t eat dessert because of those commoners. “Isn’t that too much?”
The ladies continued to scoff with angry looks on their faces. Most of the story was about his disregard for the commoners and subtle anger towards the emperor who had caused him to open the warehouse.
While listening to their stories in silence, I realized two things.
first. Although Dazar said the food shortage was serious, it seemed to be much worse than I thought. It even has an impact on the tables of nobles.
second. These ladies lack culture.
‘No matter how young he is.’
At best, they are at an age where they seem to have just finished their debutante. These young ladies seem to have quite an age difference with Miya.
‘Does Miya often hang out with kids like this?’
I glanced at Miya, but she was quietly nibbling on her share of cookies. Hmm. This is a bit disappointing.
Miya invited me, so if I throw cold water on her, it will be detrimental to her reputation. So I had no choice… … .
“oh. “Where do you hear the dog sound?”
“yes… … ?”
“Didn’t you just hear that?”
“dog… … “Do you mean dog?”
The ladies who were huffing and criticizing the commoners and Scarlett looked dumbfounded. Their eyes are shaking, and it looks like they might be referring to themselves.
“yes. Did you just hear Miya too? I heard a sound like, “Woof, woof.” “Do you have a dog?”
“uh… … Well, I think I heard it. The stable keeper has a dog… … .”
“oh. I really like dogs! I was so sad that I couldn’t raise him because of Axion. “Can you show me?”
“Uh oh… … . yes!”
While Miya blinked, I glanced at the ladies and smiled.
“Would you like to go see cute puppies with me?”
The ladies, unable to keep up with the sudden development, looked blankly at each other’s faces and then raised their hands.
These children easily follow when someone leads them strongly. Perhaps the bad words they just said were words I picked up from my family.
Seeing as how his evaluation of me changed in an instant, there was a high possibility that his thoughts were not that deep.
… … For some reason, thinking that way makes me feel a bit bitter.
‘Why does Miya hang out with these ladies?’
Last time you saved me from the ‘place of rest’, you seemed a little better. Of course, before that, he chased me with the three traffic light sisters.
“oh. “You’re cute!”
Woof woof! Woof woof woof!
As I watch the cute puppy wagging its tail and barking, I am reminded of the puppy I left behind at Siaster Street.
this. I ended up lying to the ladies. I also have a dog at home. The black fur and golden eyes are so lucky.
‘Well, it seems like things have become a bit nicer these days.’
I decided to go on an unscheduled doggy tour with the ladies and leave the mansion. Before that, everyone took some time to prepare to leave. The ladies were fixing their dresses and makeup.
Of course, I just had to prepare and leave right away. I decided to wait to say my final goodbye to Miya.
I was bored with waiting, so I left the living room and walked around the area, and I saw Miya standing with a young lady at the end of the hallway.
As I approached and tried to greet them carefully so as not to disturb them, I heard them whispering.
“If you really go there… … .”
“sure. therefore… … .”
It seems like a secret conversation is taking place. I almost made a mistake. I quietly walked back the way I came and headed to the living room.
Then he said hello to Miya who came to meet him and got into the carriage.
Unfortunately, meeting my second female friend was not as happy as it should have been. Rather, I felt like her anxiety was rising for some reason. I think I had a good time. Why?
‘Is it because I saw Miya telling a secret?’
I couldn’t figure out why either.
* * *
It seems like some time has passed, and the sun is setting. The horses that were trotting along stopped and the driver spoke.
“I think you can get off here. However, this place can be a little dangerous, so be careful. If you need it, I’ll be with you… … .”
“no. are you okay.”
The outskirts of the capital that you must pass through when returning to Siaster Street. I stopped the carriage there. I wanted to see with my own eyes the extent of the food shortage.
Nobles lived together in the center of the capital, and mainly commoners lived on the outskirts. I passed the small inn and entered the alley.
Dirty floors that were rarely seen in the center of the capital appeared. And the long lines lined up on both sides.
“Hey, get out of the way! “Don’t cut in line!”
“Mom, I’m so hungry…” … .”
“Hang in there. “I can eat it soon.”
The long line stretched all the way to the small tent. And there were several people there feeding them watery stew. Although it is hidden with robes, it feels like there is some sense of discipline.
therefore… … A bit like soldiers.
I tilted my head, feeling as if I had seen it somewhere before, and a person with a very familiar appearance caught my eye.
A person wearing large glasses and a yellow wrapping cloth.
“uh… … ? Letsi?”
“Celia? “What is going on here?”
Letsi. It was really Letsie. I approached them one step at a time. Next to Letsey, as expected, her guardian, Lord Hael, was helping her with her food. It seems like it would be difficult as an escort to look around while eating food.
“I came to the capital for a while because I had some business to do… … . Well, I got off for a bit on the way back. “What are you doing here, Letsi?”
“Uh, um. that is… … .”
Letshi scratched her cheek with her index finger. It was hard to see because it was covered with a cloth, but it seemed like he was embarrassed.
I pretended not to know and asked, but I could tell just by looking at it.
That she, the emperor, was secretly distributing food to the commoners. Then they are soldiers of the imperial palace… … Either way, it must be knights.
What they are sharing now is,
‘It’s probably food for the imperial palace.’
Are you doing this secretly because the nobles are aware of it?
I looked at them blankly. Letsi hesitated and then stuttered out a lie.
“Well, the kind-hearted owner of a nearby inn, hmm, said he would share food with us. I accidentally heard the news… … .”
“What should I do first?”
hmm. Letsi really can’t lie.
He rolled up his arms and interrupted Letsey, who was speaking as if reading a book. My iron arms, which had been hidden by the sleeves of my delicate dress, revealed their majesty. She gave strength to her arm and pointed with her index finger at the ladle she was holding.
“please. Letsi rest for a while. “I must have been working all day today.”
While I was eating dessert with the ladies and watching dogs, Letsi was sacrificing herself for the people of the empire. I felt a little guilty.
“Celia? “You don’t have to do this.”
“Come on, come on.”
“100 million.”
I overpowered Letsy who was trying to stop me, sat her down on a chair, and snorted.
Have you not told Letsi that the rice is fully grown yet?
‘It’s not a large enough amount to cover all the citizens of the empire, but it’s still a good idea to quickly distribute it to the people.’
As soon as I get back, I’ll have to grab Dazar by the collar and make him send rice.
Before that, let’s get this over with first.
