Common Sense of a Duke’s Daughter

And so to speak. Without having a big farewell party, only greeting someone close to me led me back to the realm.

Drop off with the whole family and the servants in general. I felt a little lonely “going home” to the realm.

"... lady. On the road, I'll hurry home as much as I can. You may not be comfortable, but forgive me"

"It's okay, Tanya. You're all thinking about my safety, aren't you? Then I have nothing to say."

As Tanya said, it was a far from comfortable itinerary on the way home. Even the carriage rocks me during the day, and I stay in the city inn at night with patience. At the same time as the sun comes out, I'm rocked by the carriage again. Those days. I'm tired, but I can't complain because I'm the cause.

... rather...

"Guys, I'm sorry. I let you get along with such a big deal."

I'm good because I'm rocked by a carriage, but what a bunch of escorts riding horses all the time with almost no breaks. You're having more trouble than I am, aren't you? I'm sorry, I apologized in between the few breaks.

"Ma'am, you don't have to apologize. We're the lady's escort."

"The person who might be after me is the person... Lyle and Dida would be more concerned than usual, wouldn't they?

Since we've been together since we were little, there are two atmospheres and something that can be read in a casual way so that emotions can be read from Tanya's faceless expression.

The two of us don't usually afford it, but we were constantly getting nervous on this trip. It's tingling, like that.

You may not be attacked, or you may be attacked. If it is attacked, what form is it? Maybe it's coming head-on, and that's what might strike you in the dark night without sound. They may appeal to violence, or they may be targeted for their lives with poison and other tools. The tools and hands can be aligned in any number. Oh, no, because he's the other guy.

The royals might be after me in the first place... even though I said I could just go anywhere with such a troublesome husband. Especially Lyle and Dida. Still, you follow me. I'm sorry to hear that.

Lyle knelt in front of me if you knew what was inside of me.

"... I am proud to be your lady's sword and shield. This time, and always will... keep your daughter safe."

Then Dida kneels beside Lyle too.

"... I am proud to be your lady's sword and shield. This time, and always will be... my sword will sift for you, my master."

At the end of Dida's words, the other escorts turn their salutes to me. Dida was rare and did not slap lightly. I'm a little surprised by that, but more than that, I'm surprised by the sight that spreads in front of me now.

Thank you, everyone.

After a short break, I started to get rocked by the carriage again. Blur and view the view outside through the gaps in the curtains. Almost there, arriving in the territory.

The escorts were riding their horses, trying to surround this carriage and walking side by side.... kind of noisy.

"... lady...!

Suddenly I wonder if Tanya pulled me away from the window as far away from me as possible. I thought so, the speed of the carriage increased further.

"... because it seemed that the escorts were currently engaged"

"Where are they...?

"I couldn't see either. But I thought it was gear that didn't seem like a regular army..."

Then, in the carriage, we're silent. Tension dominated the place. Run even faster to get away from the hustle and bustle.

I thought the speed of the carriage had returned to its original speed, and eventually stopped.

"What's going on?

"One moment, ma'am."

Tanya seemed to be talking to Lyle outside.

"He says it's okay now."

"Yes. Are you all right?

"Yeah. I hear there's a report from Lyle, okay?

"Of course."

I slack the place a little and stop near Lyle. Though Lyle was a little thin and dirty, he is relieved that there does not appear to be any noticeable injury.

"Please excuse me while I ride. The attackers have now been exterminated, and a few of them are exploring the remnants of the party."

annihilation, the word heavily affects my heart. Especially for me, who was in a safe country called Japan. But the fact that the crisis has left is more delightful than it is. Even now, I was informed that “I” was not the same as the world I was in.

"Yes... Really, thank you. So, who was injured?

"A few minor injuries. But enough to continue the escort without any problems."

"That would have been nice... So, what do you know about the other guys?

"No. From gear and movement, it seems like it's just a thief… it's unclear whether it's really just a crime aimed at a nobleman, or a lady, so it was targeted"

Unfortunately, thieves still exist in this country. Especially in territories where there is no commitment to policing.

But really, is it just a thief? Was that the indiscriminate crime of ransom, or was it me... who hired you to attack me? If it's because of me, I feel like it's too light for the queen or a group of her hands to have attacked.

"I'm sorry. If it was meant to be, one or two people should be kept alive to investigate…"

"It's fine. It will be hard to get attacked by this number of people and catch them alive with it. First, we'll be in territory in a little while, won't we? Go fast, aiming to get into the realm by the end of the day. I have to thank you all later."

And then again, the carriage leaves. Apparently, the guards who were fighting the enemy have also returned.

... Quick, I want to go back to the realm.

With that in mind, even the carriage rocked me.