I was caught up in a terrible commotion with Moreau, but there was no trouble after that, and Special Envoy Morfan and his bodyguard -- one line -- arrived safely at the destination, Shard. This is where Hans breaks up with the others and Boris returns to his original unit after his mission. Sir Carl Singh's escort will be taken over by another platoon that has already been dispatched from the Royal Capital to stand by.

That said, to break up with the companions who had suffered (trouble) for a short time, there seemed to be some sentimentality in the chest of the party... but Shard was waiting for something to lightly blow off such emotions. Yes, the rumor is high (laughs) Rather than saying "sealed ruins" of Chardonnay... it is a large group of tourists who have gathered to see it at first sight.

"This is... again..."

"It's more of a collection of people than I imagined."

"Was there something special about this... event?" I can't believe it... I don't usually do this... "

The faces of the first visitors to Shaldo asked the question of confirmation with a crooked expression.

"No, this is what I usually do here."

"Either way, it's not much." During the festival, it was all over the place. "

─ ─ When I heard Boris and Jance's words, I became stiff. Assuming that the current crowded driving is normal, what will happen during the "New Year's Festival" and "May Festival"?

... and next year's visit with the princess?

Hans was dazed, but Sir Karlsen was not just dazed. We need to keep an eye on the scene, as the princesses stop by here. There are many things to check, such as the security system, road conditions, and how food is arranged in the accommodation....

(Is there any room to... suppress your highnesses...?)

Accommodation is likely to be a concern as the road appears to be undergoing maintenance. I understand that the building is under construction, but obviously, the number of people who are likely to exceed its capacity is living in tents.

"Ahh... actually, there's quite a few excavators in the tent group who are advancing a little further away"

The rediscovery of the ancient ruins of Shard, which Lord Partridge had previously told Crowe, is in progress. The excavation site is a little far from here, but unlike the excavation site, there are plenty of water supply and drainage facilities, and pedestrians visit here, and tents are set up around here.

However, Sir Carl Singh, who did not know the circumstances, misunderstood what "excavation" meant.

"Oh my God! You think there's excavation going on elsewhere!?"

"Ah, no... yes, but it's not... well... the ruins are from an earlier era than the [Sealed Ruins] here."

It was difficult to say that Boris's explanation, which was unfamiliar with archaeology and history, was completely fulfilled, but yet Sir Karl Singh managed to reach the truth.

However, the [truth] was surprising in a different sense. Was this place called Shard where cotton and cotton had flourished for so long? If so, how did it disappear from the historical arena?... it seems that there are still many mysteries in this land of Shard.

I think you should learn a little more about Shard here during your stay.....

― ― It was Lord Carl Singh who was able to think noble thoughts, but Boris the Platoon Leader continued to explain them instantly, as if to cut through his thoughts.

"... the other half is a tourist's tent." Even though the construction of the inn has not been completed in time, tourists do not have to worry about it. Many people visit Banks for day trips, but these days it's harder to do that, and many people rent tents and camp here. ”

─ ─ And when Crowe, who has Banks as a winter boarding house, he hears a story that seems to make him feel threatened, Boris says with a snap.

And Sir Carl Singh will remember that this is important information.

"Next year, when you see your party, what will you do with these tents?... I'm telling you that your superiors are very worried."

This was also information that could not be ignored.

What happens to the tents when the princess's party visits this place is an important matter that also involves security issues. But Boris's tone doesn't seem to have a firm strategy yet. Negotiations with the Kingdom of Illustria will need to be based on that area as well.

Is it possible to see the ruins with Her Royal Highness?

"... I can't say for sure, but I think it's difficult to look inside because it's doubtful if it can guarantee safety. Since the excavation site of the ancient ruins is open-air, I think there is little risk of collapse... but I don't know the progress of the work here, so I can't tell from my own mouth..."

"I see..."

You thought Sir Karlsen's unfortunate tone was unfortunate.

"Ah, but I'm selling prints depicting the inside." I can already see it with my own eyes. "

"HOOOO..."

When Crowe, the author, asks, "leaks information that seems to make you angry."

“The town of Banks also sells prints depicting the winter landscape of Banks by the same author. Why don't you look for it?”

"... let's remember." Thank you for the good information. ”