The Queen’s Cosmetician

To the words spoken by Adam, Die let his gaze wander into his thoughts.

Featuring a heavy duty stone fireplace and beautiful wood conditioning, this room is well organized and just makes the view pleasant. Die turned to Ardam after scolding himself for nearly falling into a reality escape.

"The Continental Conference of the Palace of Scanagia, Jr.... That, right? It's hosted by Clan."

"Yes."

The magnificent trader sitting on a face-to-face bench nodded heavily.

"Did they ask you for more information?

"Not yet though..."

"Then maybe it hasn't arrived yet. But I don't think we'll be on the agenda any time soon. … Del Ligueiria will also participate, won't it?

Adam asks Die with a translation face. Die looked back at him silently.

A meeting will be held in the former Maisenburg national territory, the Palace of Scanagia, Jr., to gather representatives from countries throughout the continent for an exchange of views.

Del Ligueiria received the contact after the Dies returned home. Clan Hive sent me an apology note for the boat.

Apparently, it was scheduled two months after the visit, but the countries collected were not able to respond immediately, and the dates had been postponed to boil down the plan.

In fact, here is one of the reasons why the stability of Mariage's national politics has become urgent. The participation of the Queen and the Prime Minister is recommended for this Continental Conference. Though it is an excellent opportunity to strengthen ties with other countries, domestic foundations are unstable and cannot go out cheaply.

Ardam told in a strange tone.

"A month before the date of this meeting, the Palace of Scanagia, Jr., will be opened. If possible, Her Majesty the Queen Mariage would like to ask you to enter the palace as soon as possible."

"and tell His Excellency the Chancellor of your country to sneak in before anyone else."

"It's not about seeing you. I'm asking you to meet me."

In short.

Trader Ardam Auslund said it was from Zemnam, its prime minister, whose territory is the southern part of the continent.

Die ran his gaze behind his back. There is one Assé deputy as an escort for the die. There is one civilian as an assistant. They are both people who accompanied them on their journeys to Perfilia and Clan Hive and gained experience in difficult situations. But they all have a bewildered look.

Die asked Ardam again.

"... are you really a charity from His Excellency the Chancellor?

"If so, Dadan testified earlier, didn't he?"

"Sure, Dadan promised me that was true."

When Adam revealed himself that it was Zemnam's manners, Adam's testimony to the surprised Dies was true, Dadan said.

But.

Die glanced at Dadan standing diagonally behind Ardam. I'm not dressed like I was when I reunited in the outhouse of the royal castle. It's a light outfit that looks like a traveling outfit. Those sandy eyes are laughing. They have anticipation of Die's next statement.

Die laughed eyes to eyes with him.

"Because he is not a Del Ligueiria person"

Adam looked up at the ceiling.

"Dadan, you're not surprisingly trusted."

"Bye. I told you, you just pulled me in, and it doesn't matter if I'm trusted or not. You can just snap a die like this, but keep it up."

Apparently, Dadan is reluctantly attending this meeting. This gives the Queen (Mariage) a chance to enjoy a tasty drink, he groans.

"Speaking of which, I missed to ask, what is the relationship between Mr. Auslund and Dadan?

Dadan is a disgraceful man. The connections are extensive. He is also an acquaintance of Doppelgum dignitaries at any rate. I don't deserve surprise where I was acquainted with Prime Minister Zemnam.

"We were together when I got here eight years ago."

Dadan shows Ardam with his thumb carelessly.

"After the dissolution, this guy got a ship in Zemnam and started the shipping business. I'm from the Zemnam Chamber of Commerce now."

"Uh, is that what you mean"

If it's explained that far, I can see a relationship with Die as well.

In other words, Ardam is a man who accompanied the Doppelgum movement for independence. But I guess he didn't stay under Queen Luna - Fortuna - just like Dadan. It is not surprising that after establishing his status as a merchant in Zemnam, he entered into friendship with the prime minister of that country.

"Dadan was right."

Die spoke to Ardam.

"Why do I need to let you through to get in touch with this one? It's just a matter of making an offer through formal writing. Where do you need to take such a roundabout?

Next to Ardam, Bruno keeps his silence. He is also one of those caught in the same way as Dadan.

Die continued the questioning.

"In the first place, what's the purpose? And for complying with this request, what good will it bring us?

Adam narrowed his eyes and looked at the die. A man with a good grin hung here to observe the die for the first time.

"... do I have to be honest with you about that?

"You don't have to talk about it. I'm just going to play it straight to Your Majesty. All we have to do is raise our guard against Zemnam."

"That's what happened."

Totally in trouble. Said Ardam without bluffing. Die turns to his raw warm eyes and puts his neck up.

"What do you want to do? Do you want to cut the story off?

"No. No. … I will answer your question. Here's what the Chancellor thinks. He wants to fight against Perfilia."

Die frowned.

"Fighting together against Perfilia......? I don't plan on fighting with my neighbor."

"It must be a murmur. I asked His Excellency the Chancellor that you should be fighting."

Die conceited the tension of the civilians.

I laugh at it, smiling at it like I'm gonna beat it off.

"Right. Though the power of the state is not yet there."

I don't deny that I'm the one who's politically shredding, Die made it smell out of the blue.

"Just how come Zemnam is keeping an eye on Perfilia?

Perfilia is on the north end. Zemnam shall have the southern end as its national territory. The distance between the two countries is the most open across the continent. Must have less influence.

"I won't let you go out of sight. Perfilia is the only country with the exception of Zemnam where non-resupply ships come to port."

"Unsupplied ship...... oh, I see"

Fast long-distance vessel with attractive stones as a power source. It's a ship that brings people and wealth to the country. With that, he said, we could cross the continent in less than seven days. As a result, the two countries are the farthest in location and the fastest in the continent to interact. If you do poorly, it's not the same as the number of days you travel from Del Ligueiria.

"I want to fight with my land neighbor and my sea neighbor. Yes, the Chancellor said so."

"I see."

"I would have been happier if you had told me you were interested even if you weren't a Perfilia neighbor."

Del Ligueiria is a small country in arts and crafts. Crafts and artwork are the specialty. Not a wholesale clinic for other continents, but what the purpose is for neighboring countries.

Ardam's face solidifies with a smile.

Die smiled.

"So, if you ask me, what's the guarantee that you'll be safe?

"Master Setra thinks His Excellency the Chancellor will harm Queen Mariage?

"'Cause it's an invitation to a secret meeting, isn't it? If you handle it internally, you won't know what you did."

Clan Hive in Perfilia - the city of Lugrois, to be exact. If you get attacked twice, you don't want to learn.

It was only this time that Ardam sighed.

"As you said, this is not an official invitation. So I don't need to see you, and I don't mind if it's judged. Yes, Your Excellency said so."

It's odd. He wants to have a secret meeting, but he's not eager. Despite the use of roundabout means.

Dear Setra, and Ardam calls on Die.

"I'm just a messenger. How to believe is Setra's freedom. But I will never hurt you in Scanagia without harming you."

"Is that a general idea as Zemnam? Or only the faction of His Excellency the Chancellor? Or, my lord, is that one of your thoughts?

Let's assume, Your Eminence, that there is no hostility to the individual.

But I don't know to the perimeter.

Adam glances at the die.

Hey, hey, hey. He looked back at Dadan.

"Wasn't the Queen's side a makeup artist?

Dadan stuffs Ardam.

"The makeup artist was near the queen. What are you talking about, you idiot?"

"When I was a young man, I was in Zemnam. Ardam took care of me by then."

Bruno Oswald confessed as he drove off the dies from the inn room to the carriage spin.

Ardam Auslund is not here. I should have gone out and dropped him off, but Die himself said no. To hear the story from Bruno and the others. He seemed ashamed to have bit one at this meeting.

"I didn't know this would be such a big deal..."

"Didn't you think?

Bruno grinned bitterly at Die's inquiry.

"No, I was thinking somewhat"

"They use me as fishing bait, this one's a total nuisance"

Dadan poisons next to Bruno. Die asked in wonder.

"I see the connection between Dadan and Mr. Auslund, were you with him from Zemnam?

"Oh. I was hired to escort the merchant corps that Ardam's guy organized. I thought I was going to break up in Lower Town, and they pulled me over while I was at it."

"Couldn't you say no?

Dadan, who leads and walks, pointed his sinister face at the die.

"They shielded my right to board the ship. Damn, I should have come here alone."

"... were you originally planning to come this way?

"... well. To see how it goes."

Die rejoiced as he stared at Dadan's back scratching my head with me. This man didn't forget about the Dies.

"But that was a detour. I can't believe you even talked to us."

"Talk to me or something."

"Is that right?

Dadan stares at a die over his shoulder. It was a face that hurt my pride. Die thought sorry. Against what I suspected at all times.

"Zemnam's prime minister is out of line. I have nets everywhere. Did you find out by passing on all the information... Anyway, if you knew me enough to eat, and you didn't have to be, you were to the point. This one's a good nuisance."

"Is that what you mean..."

Die muttered convincingly.

I understood Zemnam's desire to have contact with Delligeria. Respond to invitations by visiting the site.

I told Die I didn't mind Ardam stating so.

"I'm not going back there for the time being either..."

From now on, Ardam seems to hang out with the Oswald Chamber of Commerce and go around the people. That's how I report what I saw and heard to Zemnam's prime minister. He is Dadan's eyes and ears.

Zemnam's prime minister holds a large number of people like Ardam.

"So, you're gonna ride that guy's invitation?

"Come on. I'm not the one who decides that.... If you see it as profitable, you'll use it, otherwise you won't dare go out this way. It's all up to His Majesty and the Chancellor to decide."

Dadan turned around again the die he answered pale.

"... Anything wrong?

His face is rugged. But the voice color has the sound of leading a die.

Die blinked.

"What is it?

"... no, fine"

"Nevertheless, Master Setra is the one your majesty wanted."

Bruno raises an exclamation. Die raised his gaze. I got eyes to eyes with Bruno laughing over my shoulder.

"Ardam was swallowed."

"It must have been because you were alert to me, not a civilian or anything.... No, pretend I was insulting you, maybe."

"No. I think that was a real surprise."

And he undertook.

"I've always thought too. Master Setra is very sharp. So did Master Liveaux..."

Bruno closed his mouth to the sieve.

The conversation is interrupted.

Footsteps are absorbed by the carpet and do not sound. The sound of a row of clothes rubbing strangely deepens the silence.

An escort walking next door turns his bewildered face to the die.

Die asked Bruno, remaining calm.

"... you know him?

"Of course it is. … because I was also involved in the Queen's race"

The merchants also did everything in their power to attract more attention to the candidates supporting the Queen's race. You can't possibly not know that man.

He reassured me that Die had spared the silence by not changing the subject. Bruno continued to talk about hurting him.

"It was a real shame when I heard the thief attacked me and I didn't know where I was going. I thought I was back in Perfilia once..."

"... wait a minute"

Die stopped and stared at Bruno. Wrinkles between eyebrows.

"... back to Perfilia?

"Huh? Ah...... No. I've seen it before."

"... in which?

"of the border… it is a city with a mountain hem. How many years ago..."

Bruno dropped his gaze on the idea.

"Yes, but it was ten years ago. This is where I go around with my father in my studies. I used to use the east mountain road a lot when I could get out of Perfilia, but I usually rent an inn in the town ahead of me... In your lord's mansion…"

Bruno's tone sucked my ass.

It's not just the die. Dadan, who walks next door, is also watching Bruno. He seemed puzzled by those two minutes of gaze.

"Well, maybe it was my fault. It's an old memory."

Bruno laughed from when he said it was boring.

Arrive in the entrance hall. The servants of the Inn pay a polite tribute to the Dies. A two-headed boxcarriage was waiting for the dies to spin the carriage.

Bruno bows his head with a frightened face.

"Thank you very much for your time, Master Setra."

"I don't mind that."

I can guess why Adam wanted the inn over the castle. Perhaps he didn't want to keep a record of his interview with Die.

I don't mind going out. That is not where the die should encourage Bruno to reflect.

"But Mr. Oswald. Don't forget."

"... what is it?

Die told Bruno with a voice that killed his suppression.

"That you are a merchant who made a covenant with me. … It's important to connect merchants, but it's not strange that you should be seen as Zemnam's middleman when you're bad at this."

Bruno changes his complexion and pushes him to shut up.

Die glanced at Dadan, who looked tired next to him.

"He's fine. Whoever you're on your side, you're free. But you... you know what I mean?

"... I am truly sorry"

"I want to make you look good, and you want to profit from me, too.... not supposedly?

"I think so."

"Good."

Die chuckled at Bruno.

"Don't forget"

Bruno drips his head as deep as he can in the push of a die.

Die turned to Dadan.

"Dadan, if you have time, show your face to Miguel's shop"

"... Miguel's shop? Are you restarting it?

"Yep. The location is the same. … I keep a bottle of alcohol."

Oh, and Dadan loosened his eyes. It's like I couldn't help but unravel my tense face.

"Thank you."

"I'm sorry about today. I can't talk slowly. Call Asma if you need anything."

"Wow....... die"

Die looked back at Dadan as he hung his foot on the steps of the boxcarriage.

After scratching his head and letting his eyes swim, he told Die in a harsh voice.

"... unscrupulous"

Die smiled.

"It's okay."

Civilians get in. Wait until he sits face to face, and the carriage leaves.

(It's okay)

What should we do with the reports to the mariages? Die chants in his chest while discussing with a civilian.

(sobbing)

The carriage went to the Mizweeri house once. I'm meeting up with a replacement from the castle.

Civilians present at the interview with Ardam Auslund return to the castle one foot away. The civilian who came aboard instead was chosen because he was familiar with the inside details of the Carsung family. I'm going to go to a makeup course at the house so I can assist the die. Also one female official as a makeup assistant. The carriage carries a total of three people to the Kersung family.

"Welcome aboard. Dear Setra,"

Lilith Carsung, along with the samurai, greeted the die with a blossoming smile. Take the arm of a die and take a light step to the back of the mansion.

"I've been waiting for you. It's a real honor. Thank you, Your Majesty, for forgiving me."

"Welcome. Your Majesty is always grateful for the presence of the Karsun family, the great pillar of this country."

Lilith laughed cheeky to Die's words.

Her sister, Merliah Carsung, has been educated by the Lords in the Territory since the Queen's electorate. That's not just Merriam, as are other candidates like Kristel Whistlewism and Sylviana Bethleim. The latter two had returned to the capital in conjunction with the current season of socialisation, but it seems that the Karsun family is the only one in Lilith. She laughed as if she didn't know where the die came from and cheerfully talked about that and this from the tea party and dinner party.

"The next thing you know, you're going to meet one of the new ones. Hard enough. Your father calls people one after the other... Oh, Master Setra. I'm sorry. A lot more people gathered today than I thought. May I?"

Fine, and when Die accepted, Lilith stroked her chest down in relief.

The hall, the venue for the cosmetic workshop, was surrounded by large windows with plenty of sunlight. It's a bright room just like Die had requested beforehand. The Karsun family itchy daughters with the samurai are gathered. In the center of them, there was only one man.

"Dear Setra, I'm your father's friend. He asked me about today."

Lilith introduces the man.

An unobtrusive, mediocre face for once. But his waist was soft, and he gave a bowl of grace to the die as it flowed.

"I'll give it to you first, Master Setra. My name is Reginald Ablechaser."

Continue to be introduced to the men, one daughter after the other. Die greeted one at a time. In the meantime, the Kersung family samurai will set up their tea support.

Lilith ears on the die.

"Aren't you nervous in front of so many people?

"It's okay."

Die undertook.

I'm fine. No problem.

Die told Lilith heartily.

"Thank you for bringing so many people together."

It doesn't matter if you're interested at first. Gain favor of Mariage by meeting each other more often. For that purpose, it doesn't start unless you introduce it first.

A woman tells me that she has finished arranging the die's cosmetic tools in place. Die left beside Lilith.

He gazes at the faces of those gathered in the middle of the light-filled hall and smiles loosely.

To put on this existential significance of oneself and make Mariage a true queen.

Come on, let's expand our connections - like spreading branches.