Kuro no Senki (LN)

Mid-June 433 of the Imperial Calendar - what would it be to do this? Such thoughts passed through his chest, and Farnos stopped his hand in writing the report.

Two months after Alfort took office...... security in Imperial City is on the way to deterioration. Theft, extortion and robbery are everyday tea.

The cause was Alfort's ability to hold key posts with local lords and resigned corrupt officials to make his power certain.

At the very least, we would have been able to keep the problem to a minimum if you would have put a civilian in an important post who had been treated cold by Chancellor Alcor.

At least they have knowledge and experience. But local lords don't have it. So the Treasury and the Copyright Bureau fell into dysfunction and corruption became rampant again.

The sentence depends on Kim. If he gets caught, bribe him and he'll be released. Sometimes it is decided that there was no incident per se.

Furthermore, measures to combat unemployment were applauded for the deterioration of security. The state gives jobs to the unemployed. It's supposed to be welcome.

But if that's the work of a mine or a stone cutter, why don't rumors start whispering about being made to work until you die in a harsh environment?

Farnos and the others were to experience the answer. Criminals...... the poor became insane and resistant to death.

When that happens, this one will have to be countered with force. I could not order my men to exhaust their words on criminal opponents who are going crazy and violent in death.

Some grew up knowing they were going to wield harsh violence, but few tried to counter it with even harsher violence.

There are no dead from my own men, but there are dead in other neighborhoods. I want to catch him, but I can't because the killer escaped into a slum.

Previously slums were terrible, but now they're horrible with rings. It is transformed into a lawless zone where the power of the guards is not extended.

"... why"

I exhale deeply that this has happened. When Alford came to power, I expected him to let the new wind blow with his young powers.

I thought of something stupid while I was at it. It's ridiculous enough to expect an awakening or demonic flash of power that you want to hold in a crisis situation.

Now that I think about it, I guess I was just disgusted with Chancellor Alcor's... era of the emergence of a civilian.

"... ha"

Exhale again and move the pen. I can't erase the thought of what it would be like to do this.

Still, you can't throw out a job. If I throw out my job here, I lose something important.

I felt that way.

Two types of contracts are placed on the desk in the office. One is a contract whereby a commercial union under Emperor Kai's direct jurisdiction will allow it to operate in the territory of Krono.

That said, it only specifies the harbor royalties and rental costs. It's a pretty messy condition, but this is because the chambers of commerce belonging to the commercial union couldn't align their footprints.

Naturally, each chamber of commerce has different constituencies, as well as different financial conditions and management plans. Some chambers can move quickly, others don't.

Therefore, we decided on a large number of terms and then settled into the form of individual contracts. I never tried to look under my feet.

The other is a contract for craftsmen. Artisans who respond to the invitation are exempt from rental and two-year taxes.

Among them, it is also specified that the commercial union will serve as a point of contact, provide a guarantee of identity and deposit ten pieces of gold per head as a guarantee deposit.

Baroness Nam Cornu has already signed, and all that remains is for Chrono to sign.

"Chrono, have you forgotten your name?

"I'm not your grandfather."

As Chrono looked up, Tilia put her arms together.

"Fair enough, Empress Tilia. The lives of more than a hundred craftsmen hang. Rather, I prefer its prudence"

Looking forward, Nam was holding hands together in front of his chest. She has a tender grin, but looking into her eyes stimulates her survival instincts.

I'm meeting carefully, so I know it's okay, but I get the evil push that you're thinking of something that's not good.

"Chrono, I know how you feel..."

"... I can't believe I know how you feel"

"... Guru"

Tilia moaned small as Nam lay his eyes down sadly.

"I know how you feel, but we're already on the move."

"Well, yeah, but you're gonna be so cautious,"

Elaine and the others… The Sylvanian face players have been told that the commercial union will enter, and that the craftsmen have secured the land where the workshop will be set up and who will decide where to use it.

Signing the contract has a strong meaning of final confirmation.

"With that said, did you really not have to do the signing ceremony?

"Yes, it is enough for Princess Tilia to be present"

Phew, and Chrono nodded and took the feather pen. I wanted to call the face of the economic alliance for a largely signing ceremony, but that was gently turned down.

Well, you didn't want Alford to stare at you for doing something unsolicited. Krono signed the contract with that in mind and gave it to Tilia.

"Um, with this signature, we consider the contract concluded. You don't have any objections, do you?

"I don't."

"No"

Chrono and Nam said, Tilia nodded satisfactorily.

"Gold coins paid as security deposits will be returned in two years if there is no problem"

I can focus on the part if there is no problem. This means the craftsman has to cause trouble.

"The contract was concluded. Make sure both parties strive to fulfill their contracts."

"Okay, sweetheart."

"Yes, sir."

Tilia declares, the field air loosens just a little.

"Now, if you'll excuse me."

"I'll send it if you like."

"No, just the way you feel"

Nam gently says no.

"Okay. Alyssa!"

When Chrono raised his voice, Alyssa opened the door and offered a respectful salute.

"Sir, what can I do for you?

"Send Mr. Nam to the front door."

"Yes, I did. Okay, here you go."

"Thank you for your kindness"

Nam walked out of the office with Alyssa when he thanked Chrono.

"... tired ~"

Didn't I just sign anything when I was tired?

When Chrono rammed her desk, Tilia said as if she had been stunned.

"Still, tired things get tired."

"Is that what this is?

Tilia sat at her desk, gracefully legged.

"... I wish I could learn to look at that figure"

You're fat enough.

When Chrono said in a sigh, Tilia frowned like a muck.

"I don't care how much you compare to your body."

"Chrono, there's a word in this world that's polite to close friends, isn't there?

"I know."

"... well, too bad"

Tilia leaned down to see what was unfortunate. Would it be 'soggy' if it were to be phonetic?

"You're really going to think about when you failed. I'm throwing Mr. Sitter a round of negotiations this time."

"So you're saying you didn't care if the sitter made a mistake, did you?

"I didn't feel like I was making a mistake or ruining Mr. Sitter's job. This contract will cost the lives of the artisans."

Chrono exhaled in a small way that humans could not understand.

"Anyway, the contract's done fine. Why don't you go on an inspection and stretch your feathers?

"It's not a game."

Chrono woke up his body and leaned against the chair.

"Well, go play"

"For once, I'm at work?

"That's why I told you to go check it out"

Tilia put her arms together and exhaled as she told her to do it.

"Is it good?

"I got a paragraph of work. I don't think you'll complain about stretching your wings a little bit. My recommendation, by the way, is theatre."

"That said, you started the gig. So how did the customer react?

I think we should go check that out now.

Tilia said in a sigh. You're too fast, that's an attitude.

"I have no choice. It's only personal, but it doesn't seem like the acting or the customer's reaction is bad. I can also like that it conveys lessons easily."

'Cause you rubbed which one you're gonna perform.'

Chrono squeaked smudgingly. I ended up performing The Golden Axe, but it was hard to get there.

"What happens to Mount Kathikachi?

"Oh, that's that hunting story. Wouldn't that just make the scene of an old woman getting slaughtered mild?

"Kill to mild"

"What kind of slaughter, it is"

The penetration just went in.

"Wouldn't it be nice to just get hit a few times with a blunt instrument?

"That's a vivid expression. No, but you can just beat him to the ground of fire and drown him?

"It's karma. Those who see this must learn the lesson that if they harm others, they will suffer unimaginable reprisals."

I have trouble being told it must be.

"Don't they think it's a private sentencing recommendation?

"Wouldn't it be nice if the rabbit were put to death?

"Death penalty?

"That's right. If you harm others, you will suffer unimaginable retaliation, and if you personally impose sanctions, you will be brought to justice by law. At the end of the day, the executioner says," Hey, I don't know how you feel, but you should have sued the officials. "

"Bad aftertaste!

"Do you have a good aftertaste of vengeance?"

Tilia said away as a matter of course. They're going to tell me you can't admit it because it's a planned murder, even if you ask for extenuating circumstances.

Will Grandpa abet murder for this minute?

"For your information, which picture book does Tilia like?

"Um, the thing that impresses me the most is me. That's Kitaro."

"Doesn't it say Kitaro?

There it is.

I feel like I wrote it if you ask me.

"What kind of story is that?

"You wrote it yourself and you forgot. I have no choice. I'll talk to you."

Tilia told him as if he was frightened and coughed up with Cohon.

Once upon a time, there was a child named Kitaro.

"Orthodox."

"Take on the axe, train the bear in equestrianism...... the manuscript is interrupted here"

"Oh!"

Raise your voice unexpectedly.

"It was, it was. I only remember getting out, and I threw it out."

"What are you talking about?

"I told you I only remember getting out."

"Isn't there something else you know?

You care, Tilia said, riding herself out.

"Even so, what you know is that you've been to a ghost exorcism, and you don't remember how it went along the way. And then my son's name was Kim Hei, and he didn't come from Kimpila Gobo or anything."

"... right"

Tilia looks sorry. Well, that's the same for Chrono. The impact of the nursery rhyme is so strong that I don't remember what it was about.

Why, you didn't remember to write Kitaro, did you? Chrono got up, scratching his head.

"Mm, are you going?

"I'll go check it out and stretch my feathers."

"Uhm, do that"

Tilia nodded satisfactorily.

Leave the office and go down to the first floor. Then, a boy dressed in luxury walked out of the Marquis' mansion early.

He's a merchant stuffed in the Marquis Mansion to take advantage of super long distance communications magic items. He's a fine figure, but he doesn't have that high a position within the Chamber of Commerce.

It's a natural story, if you take it for granted. If the person who keeps the store packs it in the Marquis Mansion all day, the job will be delayed.

The same goes for veterans. Inevitably, those entrusted with less important tasks will be stuffed in the Marquis Mansion.

Chrono thinks it would be fine if he dressed clean, but merchants other than Nicolas and Elaine don't seem to think so.

"... I thought they would only use" Sinner Trading Union "because the usage fee was ten pieces of gold a month."

I opened the lid and there were seven applications. Well, at first, I guess I was thinking enough about keeping it on board because the 'Sinner Trade Union' is trying to do something new.

And then there's the appeal against Chrono. The merchants shouldn't have expected much from the opening.

But that's also until you realize the convenience of a magic item for ultra-long distance communication. You don't have to run a fast horse like Elaine said, and it's hard to get a hold of information.

The merchants became aggressive when they realized it.

"... don't want to get bigger."

Install ultra-long distance communication magic items in the territories that are members of the economic alliance. That should make commercial activity more active.

Of course, there's a problem. This is all the challenges that arise from just a few thoughts on how to convince the person, what to do with the sharing of installation costs, how to maintain and inspect them, how to efficiently straighten up the communication network.

"We're positioned as allies of the economic alliance, but we can't just rely on the royal authority, can we? I need to be in a position to take the lead with honor."

Some hands allow the installation of ultra-long distance communication magic items instead of assisting them when they make a big mistake......

"In the end, if our territory isn't rich, we can't do that either... let's not make weird moves and seriously run the territory. Yeah, that's the best part."

Chrono went outside satisfied with his conclusions.

"You're finally warming up."

It's been a cold day since spring, but lately it's getting warmer. That said, it is no different from what is normally colder and has a negative impact on crop growth.

"The corner, even though there's more farmland"

Exhale a small sigh. It seems that the overall harvest of the territory remains the same as usual thanks to the increase in agricultural land, but I wanted the rural people to be rewarded in the form of a richer share of their work.

"... if you say so"

Chrono headed to the flower bed. There was no one in the flower bed, but the seeds have already sprouted and grown to about knee height.

Kneel near the flowerbed. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of flowers bloom even though I haven't been interested in the garden before, so it's on my own.

With that in mind, my vision inadvertently wandered.

"What are you looking at?"

"... Oh, Luca"

Looking up, Luca stood next to him. Not maid clothes, ethnic costumes...... wearing something like a loose robe.

"Is the job good?

"I'm off duty today, off duty"

Luca scratched up her hair and turned away pussy.

"What about Callis?

"I don't know everything because it's my hometown."

Chrono stood up smiling bitterly.

"... I was reading a book in my room."

"Picture book?"

"You think you're stupid about us? It's a thick book with leather on it. It's unusual because you never had a chance to touch a book like that."

I'm familiar with it for saying I don't know everything. Maybe he didn't want to get in the way of reading and came out.

Looks like the kind who looks stuck and cares.

"I'm going to go on an inspection, and if I'm free, I won't go out with you?

"Inspection?"

Luca gave him a surprised look. The tone is not an inspection, either, but rather ~ one. Obviously it stinks.

"Until about evening. If it was, I'd buy a little something or buy a meal?

"... until the evening."

Open up for a moment and answer.

"You don't have a heart, do you?

"I don't think you can buy cheers with small things or meals."

"Well, what do you say?"

It's a distraction.

"Well, let's go"

"Yes, yes, I get it."

Gordie rushed over as he passed in front of the workshop. Are you surprised, Luca makes you freak out.

"Master Chrono, are you going out?

"Thought I'd walk you through the city for a minute."

"That's a good idea."

When Goldie turned her gaze at Chirali, Luca gave her a musty look. He also looks like he's complaining with attitude that there's nothing to be guilty of.

"If you were in a cage at the Marquis Mansion, you'd feel blocked. We need a distraction."

Apparently, Goldie interpreted Chrono as dating Luca. Actually, the opposite is true, but I'm going to be a snake, so I'll keep my mouth shut.

"Okay, I'm coming."

"Take your time."

The Chronos were dropped off by Goldie and left the Marquis Mansion.

"... This is a commercial district. It's an area that deals with a little more expensive products."

"Hmm, that's what this place is all about."

When Chrono explained as he walked through the refined streets, Luca looked around at Kyolokiolo and his surroundings.

Grab Luca's hand and pull it in. Then the carriage passed by. Sometimes the outdoor shops have become busy and require slow walking, but if they get stuck, they die.

"Thanks. So, how long have you been holding hands?

"That's a little rough, isn't it?

Luca struck her tongue and unwaved Chrono's hand.

"Let's go into this store"

"Don't hold my hand for a second!

Krono grabs Luca's hand again and enters the store...... 'Sinner Trade Union'.

Let go of me.

Luca waved her arms vigorously and unwaved Chrono's hand. So I noticed that the other guests were looking at me, and I leaned down embarrassed.

Maybe the clothes I was wearing felt narrow. The Sinner Trade Union is a popular high-sense store for young people.

It would be normal to try it chrono, but unknown to Luca...... the same goes for Away.

"Around by yourself?

"... I won't die a busy death."

Luca threw up and picked Chrono's clothes sleeve.

"Don't hesitate, you can just gouge your chest, okay?

"... a man is always a man."

Chrono takes a bumpy, grunting Luca and looks around the store. I was in a bad mood at first, but I got a little better because I touched something new.

Stop in front of a display shelf. Then Luca took a breath. Because it was brightly embroidered pockets and purses that lined up there.

"... what is this?

"It's a purse and pocket made in Pioneering Village. I showed Luca the wallet I had made, and she negotiated with me, and it was commercialized."

It was Schiff who negotiated tenaciously, and it was Kane who had the guts to hang out as a witness. Elaine should say she was sipped boiled water.

Chrono laughed bitterly remembering the content of the letter sent by Elaine...... precisely the disturbed brush.

By the way, apparently underwear contributed to the sale of Elaine's run whorehouse, and it said let me know if you had any new ideas.

How far is the calculation, I don't know how far is the vegan, but the splash of ink was impressive.

"... I think women who can't have children in the Bethel Mountains are being treated cold because of their limited roles"

"I think so."

Luca answers pale.

"So don't you think treatment would improve if there were more roles to be played otherwise?

"Does that make sense?

"I know it's hard because they expect me to play a role in having children, but I think I should just hang up"

"... Lords, you think that much. I've reviewed it."

"I wasn't thinking about it from the beginning."

I saw the purse Luca made and wondered if it would be commerce - the starting point. Those with limited roles have noticed since the commercialization was decided.

"I wish I looked like I was counting."

"Then the hurdle will go up next. It's good enough that they don't think you can rely on it a bit. By the way, did you like anything?

"I'll buy it when I get paid."

Luca broke her mouth slightly.

"Next time, then."

"Where are you going to show me next?

"It's the outdoor area."

"Okay."

Get out of the store and head to the outdoor area. Even out there Luca is grabbing Chrono's clothes sleeve, but she should keep her mouth shut here.

"The outdoor district is just beyond the commercial district."

"Oh, where there were so many people."

"At this hour, there won't be many people."

The outdoor area is busy until noon, after which the number of people gradually decreases. After a short walk, I saw an outdoor shop.

Is it about 80% of the total open? Something carelessly soft touches my arm. Luca pushed her chest.

"I say there aren't many people, but there's a lot of them for me."

"I'd be surprised if you came by noon. Next time, why don't you join us?

"I don't want to."

Does this mean there are no bites? Luca responded instantly.

"Is the stage... over there"

When I narrowed my eyes and looked at the corner of the outdoor area, a wooden stage was set there. Are you taking a break, there's no such thing as a troupe member?

"Oh, isn't it the Marquis Elakis!

"Oh, I'm a cleric...... Huh!

Chrono opened his eyes. Because the cleric was sitting in the chair. What do you mean? The chair and the table are all set.

"What is this woman?

Are you frightened, Luca hid in the shadow of Chrono.

"For once, I live in Marquis Mansion, haven't I met you?

"No, I don't."

Luca responded instantly. Apparently, the two living areas do not overlap at all.

"This man is a cleric. You're the great man of" The Black Temple "in the Holy Argo Kingdom... well, you don't have to worry about it because it's like a brownie who doesn't work"

"As always, you say terrible things! Look at this desk and chair but good!

"... Cleric"

"What do you say?

The clergyman slaps the table proudly.

"So much so that street prostitution is forbidden..."

"What does the Lord think you are!

The cleric slammed the table and stood up.

"Forget the joke, you got a compliment from the faithful."

"Um, so I bought a chair and a table."

When Chrono sat on the chair, the cleric also sat on the chair. Luca is hiding behind Chrono, by the way.

"What teachings?

"Mm, is your lord interested, too?

"I'm a lord, aren't I?

"What do you mean?

The clergyman has inquired with a strange face.

"We recognise freedom of belief to our inhabitants, but we do not believe that religious values should ever become"

"You don't have to worry about that. Just say that if you believe in" Goddess of Darkness and Chaos, "you will be affirmed to exist. Of course, I'll ask you to do it in the best of common sense."

"Good."

Chrono stroked his chest down.

"Now you don't have to oppress me."

"Oppression?

The clergyman raised his voice.

"Well, the clergyman is soothing in the Kingdom of Holy Argo..."

"No, it wasn't me who messed with you."

"But you didn't point out a mistake, did you?

"Well, yes, but the temple of the eagle doesn't intervene in politics, and it's not at the bottom of the force."

The clergyman eloquently clarified.

"I think it's also a sin that I didn't do anything. I ask you firmly not to tread upon the Kingdom of Holy Argo."

"Yes, I understand."

Polite language would be evidence of reflection. I also feel like I have said too much, but if the clergyman had intervened properly, Ignis wouldn't have had a hard time.

"With that said, have you heard from your men or General Ignis?

"Um, my men contacted me to rendezvous with Ignis and try my best."

"Didn't they tell you to come back?

"... they told me it was okay without me"

The clergyman leaned down and groaned bossy.

"Where's General Ignis?

"The future of the Holy Argo kingdom depends on me, so I want you to work to build friendship... and I want you to treat me like I don't need you!

The clergyman covered his face when he shouted like he was impressed.

"... pup"

"Again, Lord! Is your Lord also a grudge against the eagle!

The occupier who was next door erupted, and the cleric barked. Quite a good combination. Let's be next door to each other.

"So I think I will bury the bones in the Kepheus Empire and spread God's teachings"

……

"Hey, can you say something? I'm anxious to be certified as a child I don't need!

"It's okay, God is watching"

"Now I want human love more than God!

The clergyman covered his face and slammed him against his desk. I'm turning my gaze to the flicker, so I think I can still afford it.

Well, I'll keep checking.

"Leaving me alone is nothing!

When Chrono stood, the cleric woke Gabba and his body.

"… other HR (per)"

"Not really."

Che, and the cleric punches his tongue. It's a pretty cute trick, but if it's supposed to be a demigod, I want it to be like that.

"You can't enlighten me just because I've lived long enough."

"It scratches plain!

When Chrono sighed, the cleric said in tears.

"... with that said, what's the gig?

"Today's performance is over."

I should have checked the schedule, Krono scratched his head. Still, the speed of this switch.

With my mouth scratched, I want to assume that I don't really feel anything.

"Yes, no, I'm gonna take a scratch, okay?

"... I've read your mind"

"I don't suppose anyone would notice if they even looked at me like that?

The clergyman drowned his head without power.

"So, where are you going next?

"Next... outside, I guess"

Chrono looked up at the sky.

Chrono and Luca walk along the walls of Hachel. The destination is not a squad yard...... but a stable built in front of it.

"... I see it"

"Fine, you're wide."

When Chrono shrugged, Luca said as if she was impressed. Moving on for a while, it reveals what's going on at the stable.

It is a simple stable surrounded by wooden fences and sanded. Twenty soldiers there are encouraging equestrian training.

It was the elves and half the elves who promoted to the cavalry. The reason I chose Elves and Half Elves is close to the erasure method.

Minotaurs and Lizardmans are too big for cavalry. Dwarves, on the contrary... of course, in times of war, they wanted me to work as an engineer...

The beast man had his horse frightened. Bond said the training might make the horse less frightened by the Beast Man, but this time priority was given to expanding the cavalry.

"... that's brilliant."

Chrono whines small. The stable is equipped with several marutai, and the horses come and go between them with soldiers on board.

You look stunning riding a horse. I wonder what this difference is after all these years when I can't ride a horse well. [M]

"There! Stop pulling the reins abusively! There! Treat the horses with perseverance! Your horse will not obey you if you pull back just because you defy him a little! There......"

Slightly hysterical voices echo across the stable. It is Cecily, who returned to the army as an equestrian training instructor.

"You're mad."

"Because she's an elite."

I guess the soldiers look full of flaws if you try to hold Brad Hamal, a genius equestrian arm, to her brother and make her an excellent cavalry.

"So angry all the time... what, those eyes?"

"... nothing"

Chrono turned away from Luca. I don't know about putting myself on the shelf, but the idea is that training instructors are just getting angry.

"Well, I know what you're trying to say."

"Then be very careful."

"already taken care of"

"Sooo... ooh!

Cecily opened her mouth, holding down her flank and twitching. I ate a knee kick at Verna, who was next door.

"Now it's the auxiliary who put the knee kick in as much as he wants"

"Auxiliary? You want to put a knee kick in it?

Luca has the look of being incredible.

"Feel like an outside conscience, not a training assistant?

"Conscience is not something to be outsourced."

"Yes, it is."

External conscience...... Without the braking role, I can't help but be anxious to leave Cecily with a training instructor.

"Yes, it hurts!

"If you don't yell at me, I won't kick you either."

When Cecily held her flank and stuffed her, Verna said as she was fed up. It is as good a combination as a cleric and a fortune teller.

"Ah, Master Chrono!

"Please don't hold me aside for a second!

Verna held Cecily's head aside and approached us.

"What's going on here?

"Inspections, or to get some air outside."

"The Lord's work seems tough."

Yeah, yeah, and Verna nodded over and over. Cecily is scratching her feet to get out, but she's not going to get out.

Apparently, Verna gained more physical ability than Cecily as a result of her studies under Nege.

That's what your conscience deserves.

"So, what about him?

Verna saw Luca.

"It's my new maid Luca."

"Oh, well, I'm Verna. Say hello."

"Nice to meet you."

Verna and Luca exchanged hands.

"Are you going to the squad yard?

"Uh-huh. No, I'll stop it."

Dr. Weisman should be studying how to operate an iron tsu and a crossbow in the squad yard. I don't want to get in the way of that.

Krono turned his heel and walked out, Luca followed him. After a while I heard Verna and Cecily arguing, but ignore it.

"Is the inspection over?

"For once."

Yes, and Luca groans small. It won't be my fault that the voice sounds lonely. Maybe there's no place to go back.

Come to think of it, she didn't have time to be free because she asked for embroidery. Then I can't make friends or anything.

"I'm going to eat light, will you hang out?

"You're not dating me, are you?

"... go with the meal"

Chrono put aside a few moments and reworded. If you're telling me I can't go out with you unless it's an order, I'll do enough to say it again.

"Okay. But I don't like too many people, do I?

I'll take care of it.

Think about where you're going on foot. Best of all, there is no alternative. The general's shop is a stash of soldiers, and Miles's store tells Elaine the facts she used it.

"... is that the only place?"

Chrono looked up at the sky.

"... I said I don't like places with lots of people"

Luca mouthed the bean tea complaining about the bumps. Bean tea is crushed and dripped roasted beans.

Black as coffee, with bitterness. I have never drunk it, but I think it tastes like this when it comes to substitute coffee.

"This is all I could think of."

"Isn't that why there's no inn?

"Really?

I don't think it's that bad here either - and Chrono looked around the room. Beds and tables and chairs are placed in the room.

This inn is often used to meet and withdraw from Alyssa. It's off the street, the shopkeeper is heartless, but even paying for it will make it easier.

"Besides, you're misunderstood."

Misunderstood.

Luca muttered Boso, and Chrono poked his cheek wand. I know how she feels about not wanting to be misunderstood.

Because they expect me to be a concubine, but I don't feel like it in person.

"Are you the good one?

"Now I don't care"

If you don't like to be misunderstood, you don't walk the city with a woman.

"You are, aren't you?"

"... even if I'm convinced"

I know they think I like women. It's true, and I know best how bad I can add and subtract.

But it scratches plain to be told to face to face by others.

"For once, I'll tell you, I'm not a cheap woman to forgive for just being luxurious with a cup of tea"

"Awesome dialogue"

If you're going to be holding back, it's a huge success. If they throw up this dialogue just for a cup of tea, they usually don't pull it off.

"I don't mean to."

"Well said."

Ha, and Luca laughed with her nose.

"... how's life here?

"What are you doing on the stick?

"I'm still worried about you."

"... Huh!

As Chrono said, Luca opened her eyes unexpectedly.

"My what?

"My roommate... I was wondering if I was doing well with Callis or with my coworkers. I was worried I might have taken that opportunity because I asked for it."

……

Luca answers nothing. What are you thinking? I'm busy moving my eyes. Eventually, I turned away from Chrono.

"Beh, I'm doing great with Callis, and I'm doing great with my colleagues. And I like embroidery, so I don't have any worries about you."

Her voice was reduced to butt blush, and the last one could barely be heard.

"... good"

"What is it?

As Chrono stroked his chest down, Luca turned her gaze to this one. I also feel like my eyes are moist, but I should keep my mouth shut here.

"I was relieved that my relationship seemed to be going well. Luca... talks in a way that might be misunderstood."

……

Luca won't answer again. Chrono noticed the cup was empty. Take the pot and pour the bean tea.

Hot air rises and smells fragrant.

"Go ahead."

"... Oh, thank you"

Luca took the cup and said in a mosquito squeaking voice. Mouth the bean tea and exhale as if relieved.

"... you."

Support the cup with both hands and look down at the bean tea. Silence descends. I can hear the birds chirping from somewhere.

Chrono takes the cup and quietly drinks the bean tea. Although there is bitterness, it does not extend to real coffee.

Eventually, Luca opened her mouth as she had decided to.

"About me... I knew you had a heart, didn't I?

"Well, if I fuck you, I'll be lucky enough"

"You really suck!

Luca has changed her expression to stare at Chrono.

"What's the rest of 'About Me'?

"I thought I'd ask if you were upset about me."

"... I see"

I wonder if it feels like I realized I was scared and asked another question, Krono nodded.

"I'm not upset."

"Because I have a tight mistress of character?

"Yes, I am."

Luca has a year-to-year distinction. I don't care how you talk if you think about it that way. Rather, I'm even looking forward to seeing when you'll dele me.

"Of course, I'd be angry because I'm human too after degrees, and I'd put retaliation in perspective, but would you be happy to talk to me at ease?

"How can you talk so easily when you're told to retaliate?"

"You just have to talk normally."

"... normal"

That said, Luca tied her mouth.

"Look, it's good to that extent that you don't emotionally arouse or wield violence,"

"... I'm having trouble being taken for granted"

Luca frowned as if confused.

"Isn't it hard to be normal?

"Well, let's practice a little"

"I feel like I'm being ridiculed... well, I wish you'd promise not to retaliate for pissing me off during practice"

"You're giving me terms?

"Of course."

When Chrono asked, Luca said as if she had been frightened.

"You don't think I'm gonna break my promise?

"... I just have to believe it there."

Quite a heavy word. I'm more effective than words because I'm not a cheap woman just because I've been given a cup of tea.

"Okay. I promise I won't blame you for the crude phase while you're in this room."

"Now I can practice without worries. So, shall we get started?

As soon as I declared my initiation, silence descended.

"... don't you want to start?

"Are you talking to me?

"Of course."

Luca said away as a matter of course.

"I don't care what you tell me to talk about. I don't know what to tell you from"

"There's talk about your hometown and all that, right?

"... Hometown"

"Nothing good if you don't want to talk about it?

When Chrono was alone, Luca said worryingly.

"No, I'm not. We're a little complicated..."

"You don't have to tell me how complicated that is. Anyway, it's practice, and it's appropriate and good, appropriate."

"... my hometown"

Chrono slowly started talking about his hometown...... the southern border. As the story progressed, Luca's expression turned into something calm.