Sigwell, a country on the western continent, was so full of books that it was also called a country of books.
The royal family owns the printing press, the people are familiar with reading, and above all, the royal family loves books.
It was four years after Riesch began serving Sigwell.
"... His Highness Curtis has been lying down for days."
One of the hunter's companions opened his mouth with a painful look.
"No wonder Harriet was executed like that.... he's been changed by his daughter-in-law. "
"I can't believe that after so much luxury as crushing the national treasury, I would torment the people and drive them into poverty....."
A whispering voice echoes in the assigned room.
Feeling overwhelmed, Riesch called out to her nearby hunter buddies.
Hey, Harriet-san...
Ah, speaking of which, four years before Riesch came to this country, Harriet had gone to Fabrania to train as a bride.
When Riesch nods, the hunter's buddies teach him.
Harriet married for political wedding.This country was the marriage necessary to retain power within our allies. "
And yet, my daughter-in-law made me a big sinner and executed me....
Ah, this country will pay compensation for Harriet's sins, as well as disobey his alliance.
The situation leads to a definite dark cloud.
When Riesch was silent, someone put her arm over the hood of the robe she was wearing.
Hya
Hey, I'm home, Richie.
Head!
Everyone groaned at the return of the person who was waiting.
Head. How was the hunting ground?
Hmm? Well, don't end up saying "I'm tired."When it comes to Fabrania, it's terrible. "
Well then......
Ah, the people of the region are hungry, wealth is concentrated in the king's capital, and the difference between rich and poor is obvious in the king's capital!
The hunters' expressions sink into the brighter voice of the man.
I heard about the merchants.Harriet definitely bought jewelry and dresses and used money like hot water.Come on, hahaha!
Richie also wants to look back at the man, but his arm is on his head and he can't move.
It was then that I wandered around, managed to get out of there and looked back.
Hey, La......
"This country will take part in the war against Garchain."
The hunters take a breath at the fact that they were told.
Head, is that true? His Majesty had no intention of competing with Garchain before..... "
"Favrania offered me a settlement other than paying compensation.If this country participates in the war and assists Favrania, we will not need to disobey our alliance. "
There is no light atmosphere in the voice of a man until just before.
The expression seeps like a mockery rather than a regular smile.
"Queen Harriet is a sinner. --Your opponent told the country where she married such a princess," Take responsibility. "
Queen Harriet left her ill husband to crush the national treasury for years after she married Fabrania.
And in the midst of that, the people were hungry, and gold was prevalent, and the country was exhausted, and they could not look.
Eventually, after the King recovered from the treatment of a pharmacist, it is said that the King executed his wife after despairing of her work.
That's what Princess Harriet knows.
(But....)
In a small castle room standing on a cliff, Riesch looked down at the woman.
"Ugh, uhhhh..."
She is the princess Harriet herself who is crying here.
(Doesn't look like a "bad queen who left a hungry people to die and left herself luxurious.")
People can't judge by their appearance.Nevertheless, values and ethics appear in the details of the behavior.
Harriet, sitting in a chair crying, had long stretched his golden hair.
That hair, which is about the waist, looks disordered, albeit cared for.Rather than making it the length that I wanted, I had the impression that 'if I had left it alone, it would have been this length'.
Besides, my forehead is very long and I cover my eyes.
It's like a shield from the sight of others.
Harriet, please calm down.
"Hih, uhh, yes...."
Sitting in the chair opposite her, Riesch organizes the information she learns from her crying.
"To sum up the story,... first of all, Harriet came to Garkhain from his daughter-in-law, Fabrania, who was staying at the bride training. "
Ugh, hikku
"Meanwhile, your brother, Prince Curtis, is departing from his own country, Sigwell, on another ship."
Yes, that's right.
"And on Harriet's ship, the female knights were there to escort her, but all the knights were there to eat....."
The knights were pitiful, and Riesch lowered her eyebrows without thinking.
I'm afraid I've been shaking my boat for days in an upset state with vomiting, and I'm not feeling well.Only Harriet, who had a royal meal, seemed to be in good health thanks to him.
"Oh, really, for this time, my brother's ship also has a female knight from Japan....So, but, uhh "
"... my brother's ship was delayed by a different route and Harriet arrived in Garchain only first..."
"Ha ha...."
As she spoke, Riesch glanced back at Arnold.
Arnold stands with his arms tied behind Riesch in silence and has an atmosphere of "not at all interested" and "annoying smell".
"Lord Arnold, why don't you let the Knights of the Guards protect you for a little while?"
"... that's the only way, Oliver."
"Yes, now we need to adjust the manpower..."
"Ah, um, um...!!"
Harriet tried desperately to spin words with a wet voice.
"I'm sorry. Careful, it hurts.But it's not like that....! "
Mr. Harriet?
"Yes, and besides, my fiancée is telling me to do it."
By 'fiancée' she means king of Fabrania.
"What did His Majesty tell you?"
"Um, well... it's forbidden to put a man other than my husband around...!!"
Certainly, it is not strange to have such instructions.
"That's why I can't be so generous...I'm sorry, I'm sorry... uhh, uhh... "
An apology spins over and over again with a fading voice.
Harriet, who had completely shriveled, whispered in a small voice that no one around him was going to hear.
"... hi, I want to pull..."
(Ah, I can't do this.)
This is a complete, limitless solitary remark.
(When I met him and suddenly he sat down, I thought it was something.You assumed that the loss of your escort would cause trouble to the Garchain side)
Harriet's concern is correct. Oliver in trouble whispers to Arnold.
"... well, what do you want me to do, my lord?"
"Nothing like this. We can't let guests from other countries stay without an escort."
……
Riesch got up from the chair and walked by Arnold.
"But there are no female knights in Garchain."
"There are fewer countries where such things exist.Very few in the western continent.First of all.... "
……
I stared up at Arnold talking to Oliver right next door.
……
……
Arnold glanced back at Oliver as if nothing had happened.
"... for example, there was a woman who miraculously stood up when she hit a mercenary.There's no way they can be trusted enough to be in front of a princess from another country. "
"Your Highness."
"I have some strength as an escort, I can trust my identity, and I can prepare someone with courtesy immediately..."
"Lord Arnold."
Pull the pin and Arnold sleeves.
……
After a few seconds of opening, Arnold sighed heavily and saw Riesch as he thought.
"What is it?"
I know what Riesch is going to say, but it's not like Arnold to ask again.
Though she thinks so, Riesch answers with a small "yes".
"I will take care of Harriet."
Riesh-sama!?
Contrary to the slight Oliver, Arnold leaned on his forehead.I had a bad feeling about it, that's what I said.
"Lord Arnold, are you dissatisfied with my manners?"
"... no"
"Now, what makes you suspicious of my identity?"
"There's no way."
He smiled at Arnold with a bitter face.
"Now, how about the sword arm?"
…………
There should be no qualifications other than Riesch in this situation.
Though the Crown Prince's fiancée, Riesch's status is only that of Duchess of a weaker country.
It is not uncommon for a Duchess lady to be chosen as a princess's maid.If you think so, it wouldn't be so weird to serve as a limited-time escort.
However, it seems that only Riesch thinks so.
"... you're just trying."
Ugh
Besides, do you have any prospects?
"Is there any reason to disagree, Your Highness?If anything happens to Princess Harriet without an escort, it will be the responsibility of the Garchain side. "
Harriet's security situation is irrelevant.Even Arnold would want to avoid such trouble.
"Indeed, I am no match for His Highness Arnold or the Knights of the Guards.Still, as an escort, it should be quite helpful. "
"That's not what I'm talking about."
Arnold looked down on Riesch with sincere eyes.
When I think about it, I put my lips around Riesch's ear and whisper with a small voice.
"For me, you're the one who has to protect me above all else."
"......!!"
The words felt like the tympanic membrane was numb.
(That must be some sort of temptation...!!)
He hurried back a step while bearing with his desire to argue.
"Well, more than I think I have to protect.I'm glad you trusted me that most enemies won't lose! "
"I didn't say I didn't trust you.- Your courage, your sword's arm. "
After the bitter words, Arnold sighed again.
"I was just wondering what you were up to."
"Of course it's a secret."
"I know... for a little while, can you do me a favor?"
Riesch is relieved by the conclusion that has been reached.
Leave it to me, Lord Arnold.
Arnold grabbed my arm as I smiled and tried to get to Harriet.
"Ghiah!?"
"But don't forget."
Arnold spoke quietly and spinned it like this.
"'I can't beat most enemies.'... and now that you know that, you're my safe haven. "
"... I see, I see...!"
My heart is about to burst, so I want you to forgive me a little more.
While deceiving the burning horn, Rieschett headed towards Harriet.
He leaned down in his chair and called out to Harriet, who was crying like he was bored.
"Thank you for waiting, Harriet."
So Riesch knelt before her.
"...? Ah, um..."
This reminds me of my life as a knight.
Holding his spine straight, he took Harriet's luxurious hand.
Unlike a man who was dressed up, he doesn't hold his hand gently.
Even if it was a metaphor, I wanted to reassure her with a smile.
"I don't know, don't cry.I will pay for all the troubles that will befall you. "
"Ha ha ha ha ha...."
I swore an oath to the lady in front of me in the spirit of knighthood.
"I will protect you.... rest assured, princess?"
"~ ~ ~!?"
At that moment, the hidden face of Harriet around her eyes suddenly turned red with her forehair.