"Nevertheless, it's the perfect season to walk! It's warm, but the wind's cool."

"... right"

"Yes, thanks to the rain last night, the air is clear too! Again, this is a beautiful city."

While looking at the surrounding scenery, Lieche broke his cheek.

Garchhein's castle is a historic capital. A majestic brick city and a host of brilliant and heavy architecture.

In it, buildings made of new sensibilities mix together, and that weaves a brilliant harmony.

The wind blowing at the end of spring was calm, softening the hem of the fluffy dress.

For that comfort, Leishe breaks her cheeks.

"It's beautiful to look down from the castle, but I knew it would be fun to actually walk"

"What. It's like walking under a castle for the first time."

"Why, because it was night last time!!

"Ha"

He tells me about the day he left the castle, and he hastily explains it.

I don't see the look on Arnold's face walking forward, but he must look absolutely mean.

He's interacting like that. But Arnold didn't tell me where he was going. Whether you are headed to the heart of the Imperial Capital or the surrounding pedestrian streets gradually start to increase.

What is it that you hear from the other side, eventually a lively voice?

That's what I thought, Lieche, but eventually, to the sight I saw, I stopped and leaked my admiration.

"Wow......!

It was a boulevard filled with crowds.

Both sides of the wide aisle are filled with numerous stalls. Lined up at the end of the house are really diverse items.

Smoked meat or fish. Seasoning in a beautiful vial.

Some stalls sell exotic lamps, while across the street they deal with beautiful dish-like dishes.

The voice of the call sounds flamboyant, and people choose the product with pleasure. The lustrous fruit is piled into the crate, and the aromatic aroma drifts this far.

That boulevard filled with smiles was something I loved about Leishe.

"Market!"

Look at the bustling market and let your eyes shine unexpectedly.

Then Arnold stopped trying to pass as he did.

"... just a market though. It's just a little big, and there's nothing wrong with it."

"That's not true!!

Leishe denies his misconceptions to the best of her ability.

"Look, for example, that stall! What pedestrians are dealing with is textiles from the country of Jubel. It has a sacred meaning, you rarely get permission to distribute it to other continents!? I didn't know I could see you outside the country, like this country...!

……

I remember trying to take trade with me in merchant life and returning the answer: 'Only a large country as large as the Garchhein country is allowed to export'.

I didn't know you really allowed it.

"Then that is the grape that is famous for the country of Coquilt. There are rare saloof bird eggs. Ahhh! If you look closely, not just the eggs, but even the parent bird in the bird cage!?

……

"The accessories we sell there are crafts from this country, right! Delicate craftsmanship is very popular, and women from every country buy it. I thought the neighboring lamp merchant was probably a line coming from Khalil Rasha in the desert. Again, in countries with good economies, pedestrians gather even on some long journeys."

…………

"I'm also concerned about that stall over there. I don't really see the crowd from here, but hey, that's from the country of Coyol."

".................. Liesche"

"Ha!!

So suddenly he returned to me.

If you notice, Arnold stares at you with his eyes down.

Seeing it, I became aware of my rampage.

(I shouldn't, I spoke too much from a merchant's point of view! I've come to the market in the Garchhein country that I've been admiring, so excited to follow......!!

Kohon, cough up.

"Yes, they say when you look at the market, you get a good idea of the city. It's not only a simple economic situation, it's a mirror that reflects the security around us."

"... right"

"In this market, for example, there is no obvious caution stick or a knight to be vigilant. It means you don't have to be so nervous about crime prevention, which is proof of good security!

……

"Travelers can rest assured in those cities and stay long enough to drop their money... market inspections are... important..."

"Hmm."

I've just made an excuse, and I don't think I can fix it much. I knew I should honestly apologize.

"I'm sorry, I'm so happy I followed you, I was too shabby"

……

Arnold took his pocket watch out of his pocket before a leachette with his head down.

"We've taken the time, but let's head to our destination. I'll try to fulfill your orders properly, so don't hesitate to let me know... you know?

Having ascertained the time, Arnold starts walking nostalgic for the clock.

Realizing that the way forward was more in the market, Liesche was surprised.

"No way......"

"You say so much, you can't ignore it."

Round your eyes to unexpected words.

"Are you sure!?

"There's still time to spare."

……

To such joy, my eyes became brighter.

"Thank you!

The leashes then set foot in the market of the Imperial Capital.

As I walked into the crowd, my mind rose more and more.

The sight of a brightly colored cloth roof under the blue sky is just so beautiful.

"Hey, it's fresh berries! Have a grain, it's a beautiful color, isn't it?

"Look, it's fresh salmon I smoked right after I caught it! Perfect for sandwiches, I'll keep it cheap!

"As long as we're lining up here today, it's a specialty of the country of Coyol that we won't get tomorrow! I just got here a week ago on a ship to Siutena and I don't know when I'll be next if I miss this!

"Wow..."

Learning an emotion that is no longer wordless, Liesche bites off the joy.

The merchants are lively and the shoppers are choosing items as they chat.

Being in this space full of vitality, that's going to cheer you up.

"Take a look. Over there, look, -..."

"... what's up?

Arnold looks suspiciously at the leachet that unnaturally solidified in the middle of the conversation.

But you can't be aware of the problem Leishe is having right now.

"No, anything"

…… Whatever you want, don't pull over suddenly. Worst case scenario, we'll string it up. "

"Haha. It sounds kind of serious, not a joke."

……

"... is that a joke!?

Even as he chilled, he regained his mind and pulled Arnold's sleeve.

"Than that fruit shop. Looks like you're from Snow Country Coyol, so can I have a look?

"I don't mind, but is it what you want?"

"I'll be done in a minute, so please wait here"

Stop at the stall a few meters away and choose the best of the loaded fruits visually.

When I paid the price and asked him if he could cut it off, the lady shopkeeper with the right width nodded happily.

The large egg-shaped fruit is covered in a strong outer skin.

Peeling it with a knife, from the inside, a soft, ripe pulp appeared.

Hold the pulp you had stabbed on the tree skewer and return to Arnold's.

"Thank you for waiting"

"... wait. What is that red, disturbing object?"

"Is this it?

His gaze is poured on the fruit that Liesche has.

Liesche grinned, pointing the skewered fruit at Arnold.

"It's a coyote fruit. It looks bright red and loose, but it's nourishing, nutritious and very good for you."

Explain that and take it to Arnold's mouth.

"Go ahead, have a bite."

"So wait. I don't care what you think."

"It's good for you, right?

Again, a neatly shaped brow distorted my mind.

……

Not mentioning the flavor is probably taken into account.

But when Liesche stares, eventually Arnold opens his mouth reluctantly.

Only a few were opened, but that was an out-of-the-box defenseless trick.

Arnold moves his jaw with his face in place. While observing the condition, I waited to finish chewing and asked.

"What do you think? It's nutritious and I think it's sweeter than it looks."

"……… tastes good for nourishment"

"Well, bitter face"

Leishe was satisfied, though. Arnold is overworked no matter what you think, so sometimes you should eat these things.

(Speaking of)

At that time I remembered the face of a certain person.

(This fruit. In the life of a pharmacist, you've had it a lot for that one)

The prince, who was sicker than childhood, had been made to consume medicines and various things named after him.

He's a serious person in the first place. For that reason, he did not hesitate to take any medicine that he would have refused with all his might if he were a normal human being.

(I didn't expect you to continue to take the medicine that I dispensed with my master for an incredible flavor... Thanks to your patience for a year and a half, my illness has completely healed.)

Good medicine is something that is difficult to say is mostly delicious. Arnold wiped his mouth with the back of his hand, still holding his face still.

"... so. What other store would you like to see?

"There are many! That stall over there - …"

Again I stopped the words earlier as well and forced myself to make a smile.

"Um. Isn't it very nice to have leather products lined up in that stall over there?

"From here, about two days by carriage, there is a town where many craftsmen live. That must be it."

"I see...!

I made a smile and fixed it, but could it have been dangerous?

Scratching a cold sweat inside, explore Arnold's condition.

(Noticed? They didn't notice, did they?

Today's leachet has another problem besides the embarrassment of the outfit.

(- I knew I had terrible muscle pain no matter what I thought......!!

Leishe wanted to hold her head to an issue she had seen earlier and pretended not to see.

I can handle the blunt pain I always feel. Trouble, like earlier, is the pain you feel when you fold.

Today's training was about strengthening the lower body in addition to running in.

Yesterday it was only the upper body, so it seems a policy to distribute places to train by day.

I know that there is a theory that workouts are better while resting than every day.

Fortunately, I haven't had any pain in my lower body yet, but it was the first time something like blunt pain had sprouted to my thigh.

(I still have to hide it through. If he finds out about the muscle aches, he might get pursued by His Highness.... Nevertheless, Uncle Loweyne's guidance was excellent)

While walking in the guise of calm, I think back to what happened in the morning.

Joining the leadership role from today, Rovine had observed each candidate closely and provided advice tailored to each of them.

'You are very physically capable. But for that matter, he seems to be inclined to come forward. Observe your surroundings carefully and develop a habit of judging even with your head. And that will protect you. "

"You seem to be able to calmly judge your power. That's a great ability, but don't use it in the direction of narrowing your choices. If there's a difference between what you want to do and what you can do, let's figure out how to bury it with me '

The calm voice of Rovine and the paltry but honest tone enhance the persuasiveness of his words.

(It is well communicated that he is coaching me with his eyes open to all the candidates and even thinking about the future. Besides, he's very good at praising you)

The other candidates seem to have begun to admire Rovine completely in their morning training.

(But)

Liesche stares at the side of Arnold walking next door.

(- His Royal Highness Arnold slaughters such a low Vine uncle)

That too, only three years from now.

(I have a lot to look into, but the thing that bothers me most is "that thing" that is happening right now. No matter how good a mentor Uncle Loweyne is, it's still weird)

Liesche leans down gently and thinks about how uncomfortable he has been since yesterday.

Should we explore Arnold?

But he's not necessarily the one who created the situation that Liesche is questioning.

In the first place, Rovine serves his father, the present emperor, not Alnort.

……

With that in mind, I felt my gaze inadvertently.

When I look up, Arnold is looking at me.

If you noticed, you should have lined up next door until just now, but at some point the leachet was about a few steps behind.

(- string!!

We have to hurry up and catch up before it really gets bracketed. Although my torso hurts dull, it's not unbearable.

But before Liesche ran out, Arnold came back here and said:

"How fast am I walking?"

"Huh. I'm fine, but..."

Asked, I think of the meaning of the word.

(Speaking of which, my lord Arnold today, he seems to have walked slower than usual...?

If you think about it, he can't even spot you.

You probably knew from the beginning that Leishe was uncomfortable with her standing behavior, etc.

But without putting that in your mouth, it would mean that you were in a subtle pace.

(... I wonder what it is. this, fluffy warmth)

Liesche exhaled small.

(His Highness Arnold here, after all, is very gentle)

Three years from now, I don't think I'll be the one to kill people for unreasonable reasons.

"I'm fine. … thank you"

……

Smiling and thanking him, Arnolt takes his gaze off the leachet.

Walking with him again, Liesche was softly determined.

(I knew I needed to know more about this guy)

That may help stop the tragedy created by Emperor Arnold Hein.

With that in mind, I looked around the market for a while.

Now buy proper delicious fruit, eat smoked meat that will be cooked in the stalls, and mouth the bread tasting.

He looked frightened that he was still going to eat, but Arnold didn't have the appearance that he was sick and tired of being accompanied by shopping.

Eventually, after seeing a street stall, Arnold takes out his pocket watch and looks at the board.

"Maybe it's time?

When I inquired, I received a reply while playing pocket watch.

"Not really, but I guess we'll fit in when we travel. If you stay too much in one place, you could be found using Oliver."

"I see, Oliver, just -... what!?

Leishe, who was about to drop a baked treat for eating and walking, turned a surprising less round of eyes.

"No way about today, Oliver. Don't even tell me!?

"Yeah, but?

"As if it were natural......!!

They say it out without evil, and they are stunned. But Arnold said it all the time.

"Today's work is done. As long as I've been away for half a day, I don't have a system in place that could have a negative impact."

"Well, is that the problem?

"Oliver will buy us some time, even after some trouble."

Is it true? Arnold doesn't seem reluctant against Oliver, so that's where I'm slightly worried.

(Hit me in the ear yesterday because Oliver didn't want me to ask you? But if it's about official business, you don't have to hide it from your own squire)

At that moment, one question sprung up in the leachet.

(Are you saying this is not an official business?

Because I wonder what Arnold's trying to do. Seeing a confusing leachet, the roots of all evil seem to laugh with pleasure.

Sora, let's go.

"Yes..."

I don't understand the situation, but I can't say that Leishe did.

Anyway, I've lost the battle, and I declare I'll listen to everything.

And he walked a little from the market, saw where he was brought, and became an increasingly confusing feather.

"This place..."