I Was Reincarnated as a Commoner. I Can’t Stand Living Like This, so I’ll Become an Aristocrat! C110

110, Arthur's confusion

The next day after school, the swordsmanship class was over and Ronnie and I were changing clothes in the locker room. 

“For the time being, I’m glad that the food stall seems to be going well.”

"Yeah. We've opened the store without any problems. I think sales are pretty good!"

"That's good. If you need anything, let me know right away."

"I know"

Ronnie reports on the status of the food stalls every day. I'm relieved that there aren't any major problems so far. 

“Most people who buy it once come back to buy it a second time.”

"It means you like the taste, right? Which one sells better?"

"I guess it's pork salad. But there are also a lot of people who buy honey butter because it's cheap considering the luxurious ingredients."

Because honey butter costs more. This price setting is possible because the pork salad is highly profitable. 

"It seems to be going well so I'm relieved."

"Ah, but sometimes people ask me to teach them recipes. But I usually don't give them recipes from restaurants, and if you say it's impossible, they'll give up."

“Doesn’t that sound dangerous?”

"Yeah. Everyone seems to be listening just in case."

"I see... that's fine, but if someone is too pushy, you should think about protecting yourself first."

"Yeah! But if you do anything forceful in a square with a lot of people, you'll get arrested right away."

However, there may be times when someone does something to you on your way there, and I can't say that there aren't people who are stupid enough to not consider what others think of them. 

If that happens, you can give me the recipe. The first priority is Ronnie's safety. 

But I don't think they will believe me even if I give them the recipe. I'm using raw eggs...If that's the case, I guess I should just ask them to tell me that they're special eggs wholesaled by the duke's family. It's not your fault. 

Basically, commoners don't get involved in things involving nobles as much as possible, so I think there's almost no chance that Ronnie will be in danger by saying that. 

I don't want to think about this, but people think that nobles would easily cut down commoners, so even if they kidnap Ronnie, they won't take him hostage, so they'll think there's no point. 

Well, if such a situation ever arises, I will definitely come and help! But I don't think the Duke family will move. 

"You might be attacked on the way there, so please put Ronnie's safety first, and if you think he's in danger, you can give him the recipe."

"Eh!? Is it okay?"

“Yes, but if they heard the recipe and found out that it uses raw eggs, they wouldn’t believe it, so I thought it would be a good idea to tell them that they are special eggs wholesaled by the duke’s family and can be eaten raw. I think so. When you hear about the Duke family, there aren't any commoners who would be more involved than that, right? Anyway, Ronnie's safety is the top priority!"

"Certainly, if you were a commoner, you wouldn't get involved if you said that. If it were me, I would be scared and do my best to leave the place. Thank you, Leon!"

"Yeah! I don't think Ronnie will tell you anything, but could you please keep the sterilization magic tool a secret?"

"I won't say that no matter what, so it's okay! Besides, I don't think I'll have a chance to say anything about magic tools in the first place."

"Well, that's true. Even if you ask me, it's the recipe."

"Yes, but be careful!"

"Yeah. Thank you."

When I went out of the changing room while talking like that, I saw Stephane, Martine, Lucien, and Master Arthur in the training field. 

Um...what's going on? As I was wondering, Stefan approached me. 

"Leon came?"

"Um... were you waiting for me?"

“Ah, Arthur told me that he had something to talk to Leon about and asked me to mediate.”

“Arthur-sama…? What is it for?”

"Well, we haven't heard anything either. For now, we're by your side, so please listen to what we have to say."

"I got it"

 I wonder what… ? I wonder if there's something to complain about again. But then you don't have to wait for me to tell me... 

I tried to follow Stefan and realized that Ronnie was involved. 

Can Ronnie be sent home first? As expected, it would be too pitiful to throw Ronnie into this group. 

"Mr. Stefan, may my friend go home first?"

“Ah, I think it’s good because Arthur just said he had something to talk about with Leon.”

"Thank you. Please wait a moment."

 it was good~. As expected, it must be painful for Ronnie to be here. I looked back at Ronnie, who was standing a little behind me. Ronnie looked pale and she was shaking a little. As expected, I'm still not used to this member. 

“Ronnie, it seems like you can go home first, so I’ll see you tomorrow.”

"Uh, yeah. Is Leon okay?"

"Yeah. Lucien-sama is here too, so it's okay."

"I see... then I'll go home first. See you tomorrow."

"Yeah. Nice to meet you at the stall."

"Understood"

Ronnie said this in a low voice and quickly left. 

"Mr. Stefan, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

"Don't worry about it. Let's go."

I followed Stefan to Arthur-sama's place. 

"Artur, I brought Leon."

"thank you"

“Master Arthur, is there anything you need from me?”

When I asked that, Arthur-sama repeated what he had said about opening and closing his mouth, and did not say anything at all. 

 What happened?　Even though you were always so talkative. 

"Um... how was it?"

Why aren't you saying anything? ? Do I have to tell you something? 

I looked at Lucien in confusion. Then it seems that Lucien will send a rescue boat. I walk up to Arthur-sama. 

"Artur, we don't have time either. If you have nothing to say, can we go now?"

"Wait, wait. I have something to talk about..."

"Then why don't you tell me sooner?"

"Oh, I see."

What really happened? He doesn't have his usual momentum, and his confident demeanor has waned. 

　He seems to be somewhat confused. 

After waiting for a while, Master Arthur finally spoke. 

``In dance class the other day, Master Martine asked me how much I knew about commoners. Then I thought about it, and then I realized that I didn't know anything. The only information I had was that I had heard from my father that commoners are lowly beings.''

 picture? What are you talking about all of a sudden? 

"That's why I asked the people in the mansion. I asked the maid, the butler, and my father again. But they all gave the same answer: that commoners are lowly beings. They are different creatures from us aristocrats."

That's what the maid and butler are saying! ? Is the Preaubert Duke family good at brainwashing? Or is there some kind of disadvantage if you don't say so? 

"That's why I thought. I wasn't wrong after all. But just then, I heard that the royal family supported the teachings of the goddess and the apostle. It was a teaching that we should help each other with the commoners. I don't know what is right... I asked my father which is right, but he didn't give me an answer. What should I do!? 

Arthur-sama is just an honest man after all... he's not a bad kid at heart. If you were told from a young age by everyone around you that commoners are lowly beings and different from nobles, it would be natural for you to believe them. 

It's difficult to say which one is correct, but this world is a world with a goddess and her teachings, and the royal family supported those teachings. So, that would probably be the correct answer. 

Will Master Arthur be able to accept that the common sense he has been taught up until now is wrong? I'm still a ten-year-old child. 

"I was confused, but then I remembered Martine's words again. I should see it with my own eyes and see for myself. So, could you please tell me about commoners? Please!"

That's what Arthur-sama said, staring at me with intense eyes. It's really amazing that a ten-year-old child can think this far and come to this conclusion on his own... Master Arthur isn't just some stupid aristocrat. 

A lot of things have been said up until now, but Arthur-sama is also a victim. If I can help even a little, I want to help. 

"Mr. Arthur"

“W-what!?”

"If it's okay with me, I'll explain about the commoners."

"I-Are you okay?"

“Of course.”

I said that and smiled at Arthur-sama. 

"Ah, thank you..."

It's crazy... it feels like I've tamed a naughty boy! I feel a sense of accomplishment! 

My face almost broke into a grin, but I managed to hold it back. 

“Mr. Arthur, do you have any plans for today?”

"No, nothing in particular..."

“Now, would you like to take a look at the lives of commoners? Mr. Lucien, is that okay?”

"Oh, do whatever you like Leon."

"thank you"

“Master Arthur, how would you like it?”

"Yo, please. However, I've been told not to get along with Lucien..."

　He is certainly a child of the enemy force. Being a noble is troublesome... If that's the case, it would be difficult to carry Arthur around in the Duke Townsend family's carriage. 

Hmm, maybe the Royal School's carriage would be fine? 

"Stefan, is it possible to borrow the Royal School's carriage?"

"Oh, I think I can do it."

“In that case, how about renting a carriage from the Royal School and riding it outside? Wouldn't it be a problem if I told the carriage to pick up Lord Arthur that I would be participating in the study group just for today?”

"Then it'll be fine."

“Then please inform Arthur-sama and return to the training grounds. I will prepare a carriage in front of the training grounds.”

"Okay. Thank you."

Arthur-sama said that and left the training ground. 

Okay, I have to do my best to teach Arthur the truth. I felt really motivated.