The Villager Who Grew Up Drinking Elixir Fountain

"Huh..."

That was a terribly small voice, but it did reach Sheila's ear.

Confused...... Alf's voice.

- Congratulations, isn't it?

Marriage is a very congratulatory thing. In the place where Sheila lived, the villagers celebrate in a general outing to become a day and night celebration mode. For that reason, Sheila thought this marriage, which the king had told her, was also a good one.

But Alf, the person of the day, doesn't seem happy at all. Of course, the Alf in front of the king hasn't broken his smile, but the sadness comes through with a shine.

Sheila, concerned about the condition, whispered to Lupica, next door.

"Mr. Alf and the princess, are you lovers?

"No, I'm not. Perhaps we've met a few times..."

"Eh."

Now Sheila gives a bewildered voice.

In the village, attracted men and women get married, and there's nothing parents can force them to marry.

I've only seen her a few times, but Sheila couldn't understand why the word "marriage" came out.

Unlike the village, Sheila doesn't know that there is a political marriage when she has more than noble status.

Alf, a brave man, was originally a civilian, but he has earned his title from his accomplishments.

Nevertheless, he does not want political status. Parents of the other courtier - like the current king, though there are many applications to get involved.

Normally, I refuse, but this time the other person is the king. The decision to poke at the offer here could not be made by Alf.

"... thankfully happy"

Sheila was surprised to see Alf say so many words of recognition.

I was wondering if I could marry someone like that. No, I have to admit, I immediately realize that the current situation is strange. But Sheila doesn't have the power to do anything.

Sheila found out that the gaze was over and that the world outside the village was tyrannical.

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Sheila sank into the sofa when she returned to the guest room provided. Next door sat Lupica, who came back with him, and told him "good luck".

A maid I had refrained from preparing me tea and sweets, so I take a breather.

"Nobility is scary..."

"You're not used to Sheila, are you? But nobility is such a thing."

"Yeah, I can't"

With a bitter smile, Lupica strokes Sheila's head.

"There's a celebration party after this, but when it's over, you're free."

"Ugh... it's very difficult for me."

I want to travel like this to get away with it.

With that in mind, Knock did and Maria came. Behind it, there's also Alf and Claus.

"Maria, Mr. Alf and Mr. Claus, too"

"Good day, Sheila. I brought you the money for the herb, so take it. The reward just now was for helping us out, so no."

"Even though it was enough for me to bring you to the King's Capital..."

I was given a smaller bag than earlier, but it still weighs enough. I'll tell her I'm sorry, but Maria kicks me in the ass when she says "get it".

Maria sat back on the couch and took a breather as she paid the maids. Swallow your own tea from the teapot that was prepared on the table and drink gracefully.

Sheila looks in the thank you she receives and opens her eyes with a lot of money in it.

"Hey, you can't have so many! That herb, the buyout in the Adventurer Guild was five thousand korgs! Besides, I just got a thank you apart from the price!?"

Even the rewards I received under the King were more than this.

In the bag Maria gave me, there was so much money in it that Sheila couldn't count right away. There will be a hundred thousand korgs even with a much smaller estimate. Even if I'm wrong, it's too much for the cost of the herb.

Sheila sticks out to return the heavy bag firmly and shakes her head as she sifts.

"I don't want to," laughs Claus, who sees how it goes.

"What, you just have to take it. You don't have any trouble with money, do you? I gave you a lot of money too."

"That's right. More or less."

"Mr. Claus, Lupica......"

Sheila had no choice but to take it because she told me to eat something delicious. And Claus continues, "More than anything."

It's pretty important, isn't it? I think Sheila, but I was hacked to hear the words Claus continued to say.

"The problem is Alf, right? You want to marry a princess."

"You decide you don't want to... I was going to go back to the country when I defeated the Demon King"

"………… I'm not sure"

Alf, who has lived in the countryside, tells him that the lack of care for the King's capital doesn't suit him very well.

As a brave man, he wanted to get praises and relax with his parents - but the king wouldn't allow it.

I'm still beneath me, and I'm trying to help. Strong, popular with the public. I wouldn't have anything but to keep it at hand.

Maria, who was listening, sighs loudly.

"Daimyo, you must have cried to your father that she wanted to marry Alf. Because your father is sweet on her."

"To the Second Princess, huh?

"Yeah, I prefer my sweet daughter to my strong daughter."

"Oh, shit."

To Maria's words, Klarth strikes her tongue.

"Well, you can't have a royal marriage right away. At best, you're gonna have to destroy your engagement because you hate it during the engagement period."

"I see you don't have to get married that way"

…………

Alf, convinced by Maria's words, said he might be able to work hard on it, and he became somewhat anxious.

I can't believe that someone hates Alf for being nice to everyone, always reaching out if anyone is in trouble, and not even saying bad or abusive words... there's no way he can do that.

I don't want to tell Alf I'm motivated, I can't do that. They all whisper and nod to watch. Sheila wanted to help if she offered anything.

"Wapu......"

And my chi voice here echoes in the room.

"Speaking of which, I forgot. Sheila, why are you with Pal?

"Oh, speaking of which, I was"

When I explained to Maria and the others that I had met, I nodded so much.

"But it's just fine. Pal is the partner of the person who did the research on the Spirit he was about to introduce. It's called positioning like a demon."

"It was..."

"Hey, pretty? He's an unusual person, but if Pal misses you, he'll listen to you anyway. Let's talk a little while we go and return the pal."

To Maria's suggestion, Lupica and Alf also nod.

"I'm sorry for the trouble, Pass," only Claus told him. Well, that's fine because I'm not going to get too many people involved originally.

Such a clase, Maria giggles and has long hair.

"Oh, my God, Claus is not a good friend!

"Shut up, what do you think bandits are?"

"You lost to Alf."

"Ah too - flattery!!"

Sheila habbled down to the bottom of the clase and lowered her head with a pepper. Claus, surprised by the behavior, looks at Sheila with a strange face.

"Hey, what?

"I made it here safely, because I owed it to Mr. Claus to see me. Thank you for everything."

"Is that so? Don't worry about the kids."

I pound Sheila's head and "Be careful," Klarth laughs. And I smiled back and said, "So is Klarth!" Sheila says.

And I seem worried, keep the word going.

"Look, because Claus seems to have low self-healing"

"Oh and more. Your healing power is the Bakemon! How the hell can you get such healing power? Even I'm more self-healing."

Well, Claus sighed wondering if there was anything I could do to tell Sheila.

After such an exchange, Sheila and the others left the room to go see the owner of the pal.