Hisshou Dungeon Unei Houhou

Chatter with former enemies

Side: dressa

"... annoyed"

I thrust into the table with such a grunt.

No one pays attention to such bad behavior only today.

Because I'm getting a day off by myself.

"... if you don't do this, you won't get a proper rest."

If you stay home, you're with the kids even on vacation.

That's why everyone cared, and you told me if I went outside and came to rest today.

But I'm not the only one who's special.

We've all been so busy with rage for the past month.

In a week's time, the intercontinental exchange conference will begin.

Besides, it's not only getting ready for that, it's also starting the shopping mall Yuki was talking about, and the busyness is doubling.

I was wondering if the Dragon Nation's participation was over, and there was also a daily rehearsal for our wedding to help run that shopping mall, and tiredness is already at its peak.

"Vilia and Hiiro are often..."

Hiiro, who is always energetic, has had more sleep lately, and lately Vilia remains stuck staring at Yuki.

That Vilia. I can tell how busy and tired I am because I insist on working hard for Yuki and even stop with that Vilia hand who is doing what she has to say.

The rest of the time I finally got in there.

I came to the coffee shop today to slow down and refresh myself, but the moment I got to my seat, I lost my strength.

If I was in such a distracted state, there would be a sound of something being placed on the table...

"You look tired. Dressa."

"Uh, Larry. I'm sorry. I'm dressed like this."

I can't even wake up my body and only talk to Larry about my face.

Yes, this is a coffee shop opened by Orvik and Larry.

A small coffee shop that runs in an alley in the commercial district.

Finally, I'm opening this little coffee shop here because it's OK that business won't collapse from Rats either.

"It's okay. It doesn't mean the seat's buried. So, what can I get you?

"Uh, with cafe ole and scones. But it's unusual for Larry to be in the store. Usually the other wives, right? Or did you stop being an adventurer?

"No way. Adventurer operations are just a little off. We're going to have an intercontinental meeting soon, right? It's time for the customer to write. That's why I'm working so hard with my whole family."

"For that matter, this place isn't full."

I can tell the story, but Orvik's not here, and no other customers are here.

"Uh, no. The other wives and helpers are the ones who open the store."

"Oh, I see. You're at the street festival."

"That sort of thing. In the middle of spreading the name of the store over there. I mean relax over here. Store number. And, I accepted the order. Please wait."

That said, Larry goes in the back of the counter and gets ready.

This coffee shop has a structure where the kitchen can be seen from the guest seats.

It would be nice to have it ready on the spot, and it would entertain my eyes.

Well, scones and other simple things just reheat what I've made.

Eventually, freshly made coffee and other aromas will make you feel good and relaxed.

Comfortable...... feels the same as when Yuki is preparing coffee and tea.

You bother to prepare us to work while we're busy.

Though I consider that a poignant thing, I still say I'm stuck at my desk......

"Are you sick, too?

I was suddenly called out like that.

Who is it? You look like a man, but you don't know the Lord of this voice, do you?

Well, if you came in, would you have worried me because I was stuck?

"No, I'm just a little tired"

If you look up at that unfamiliar voice, there it is......

"... King Noble"

Noble, king of the kingdom of Ex, stood.

The man who destroyed and took my homeland. The resentment I once swore I would kill you.

And I don't know if I should call that reconciliation, but thanks to Yuki and the others, I've got a proper separation in my feelings.

Well, even though we've got a separation, if we can talk easily, that's not it.

There's a difference of position, and I've been there before, so you never really talked about it.

"May I be present?

"I don't mind."

Nevertheless, admitting his presence because there is no reason to be intrusive if he does not sit down, Noble quietly takes his seat.

"When was the last time we talked before?

"Uh, wasn't it time for the iff continental conference?

Honestly, I remember.

I was also present at the IfContinental Conference, beside Yuki, as an escort.

I think I spoke with him for sure at that time, because I would naturally say hi at that time.

"Oh, that one? Isn't that just a greeting?"

"If you say anything other than" hello, "Yuki explains Weed in the dungeon, when he's talking about his magic depletion."

"That was the last time."

"Yeah, it's time Noble apologized to me and talked about my neck."

Noble told you to take your own neck when things were over, didn't he?

What did you think you were doing now, and you couldn't hold any more grudges against Ex?

Because I know what it's all about. Because you didn't intentionally destroy my hometown.

"... well. So, have you changed your mind?

"No. I still don't need Noble's neck. Above all, I'm not going to confuse the Kingdom of Ex. Then you'll be tired of my hometown."

"Right..."

Noble doesn't even know if he's relieved or dissatisfied with my answer, but he shuts his mouth.

Probably having trouble with what to say.

Then Larry came to me thinking that there was something to talk about.

"Yes. Thank you for waiting. Cafe ole and scones. I brought it here because it sounded like a long story."

"Oh, thank you. And ask Noble for something too."

"Oh, right. Now, I'd like some black coffee hot."

"I'm in awe"

That's what Larry says. He goes right back to the counter.

If you thought it was strangely late, you would have cared.

And that's fine, I need you to brew it first and freshly.

"I'll have it first, okay?

"I don't mind. That hand is best freshly brewed. Besides, that would be the kind of shop, the coffee shop."

"Right. Don't hesitate, then."

That's what I said, just take a sip of cafe ole and mouth the scones.

Cali.

Such freshly baked sounds and aromatic aromas spread around.

Yeah. Delicious.

All right, I took a breather, and should I talk to you from me?

"... So, how about since then? I've had a lot of trouble, too, haven't I?

In the meantime, how was the operation since the no difficulty.

You would normally answer this.

"Right. It's a turbulent day. It was a lot more rewarding than plotting a conspiracy."

"Yeah. That's the same for me. It was a lot more rewarding than when I thought I was only avenging you."

Each other, those words came out honestly.

I think I could have done something really rewarding, even if I was definitely busy, than when I was desperate for a dark, cloudy plan.

Yes, it is now...

I talked and got certainty again.

I can't possibly slaughter Noble about my hometown.

I can assure you so.

"But that feeling is natural as a royalty, as a person. It's natural to resent me. You take that as a good thing?

"If I were to, no, trample and vandalize the people of the country your fathers were protecting just for their own personal desires, I would have definitely stopped them. But it wasn't, was it? That was an accident."

"... indeed, due to the untruthfulness of my subordinate Binzo, not something I exchanged for my personal greed. But..."

"Noble is more stable as a country than trying to regain my credibility, so that's fine. Besides, it even gives me a bad name even if I try to go back now. Aren't you ungrateful?

There is only confusion if I try to restore it now.

I don't have to know if that's really better for the people, and I don't want that status anymore.

"... why can you be so generous? Princess Dressa's will seems much more like a god than mine."

Something strange has come up.

Thinking so, Larry came.

"Yes. Thank you for waiting. It's black coffee hot."

"Oh, thank you. And I'd like the same sconce as Lord Dressa."

"Yes, I did."

I've ordered unexpectedly.

"You want some scones?

"Oh, it smells surprisingly good. And that's the story."

Yeah, yeah, what were you talking about?

"Oh, you talk about me being a god. It would be a little blurry. It is the people who live in that country that I should protect. I don't want my position. If my return confuses the people, I will not return. That's all. Well, we talked about it earlier, but there was a lot going on. That country isn't the only place for me anymore. So it's not God, it's personal selfishness."

"... Is that Weed?

"Yeah. And it's Yuki. He gave me a new place, and he gave me a life. If I told you, would he have run to a man? It could be a sautéed."

Noble laughed bitterly when I said so jokingly.

"He helped me a lot, too. I believed it was the only way to make the continent bloodstained."

"My proud husband. Oh, I just have to thank you for that. Thanks to you, I met Yuki."

It is certainly sad that the country and the family have disappeared.

But I had a shocking encounter that just wiped away that grief.

I heard the answer. Now Noble smiles gently.

"... well. Is Princess Dressa happy now?"

"Yeah. I'm the happiest. So, it's arrogant to say in my place, but please the country. If there's anything I can do, I can help."

"Oh. Okay. And don't let the coffee cool down. Excuse me."

"Yeah, go ahead."

When I say so, Noble sips a cup of coffee to that effect and breathes a ho.

"Hmm. Delicious. My taste."

"It looks like it was in your mouth. Most importantly. Yes, this is the sconce for your order"

"Oh, thank you. Come on, then."

Larry brings the scones at a time as if he had targeted them, and Noble goes on to mouth the scones.

"Yum. Yum."

"Right. Larry, this is very popular."

"Really? You're putting this out on the street, too."

"Well, why don't you buy a souvenir later?"

"... Noble. Speaking of which, do you also know if King Rhodey's vices are infected? I don't want to talk about it right now, but if you're a king, bring one or two of the guards."

Something tells me you're going to walk a little nearby, but the stalls are visited by a lot of people from other countries. It's too much for a king to go alone in a place like that.

"Oh, then you don't have to worry. An escort would be outside. Come in, Arne."

"Ha, excuse me"

I wonder if Noble has spoken a name I miss, and one girl comes into the store wearing armor.

"... Arne?

"... uh, Your Majesty"

"I don't mind. That's why I brought you here today."

Saying so, Noble paid Larry to take his seat.

"Then let's say the intruder leaves. Princess Dressa, see you later."

He leaves the store intact and disappears into a mess accompanied by an escort.

……

All of a sudden Arne and I are left alone and silent.

Don't leave all of a sudden making a situation like this!?

There was an indescribable sense of awkwardness...

"... because His Majesty already likes mischief. But, Dressa, it's good to see you again."

That's what Arne told me.

"Oh, yeah. I'm happy for you, too. She looks fine and above all. But you stopped being a tool shop."

"Haha, what a knight you've become. Don't let that happen again."

"Yes. And it's that one while you're standing, and let's talk slowly."

"Right. Uh, Mr. Larry. With cafe ole cake sets."

"Yes."

"... does it feel like you're used to it?

"Because you've been through quite a bit already. Fine, Dressa. You're marrying Yuki, aren't you?

"Do you know Arne, too?

"Well, we'll meet again and again at meetings, and you'll normally talk to me. I'll get a treat or something. I'm sorry Dressa didn't notice."

"What, you were there!?

"Look, I haven't noticed. Thank you, Yuki. He's been following me for a long time, even before you knew it."

And, like that, I blossomed into a conversation with a nostalgic friend and enjoyed the holidays.