161 Work of an ambassador to another world
"So, the date for the dinner party has been decided. Are the preparations progressing?"
Tell everyone about the date of the dinner party that you heard from Alfred.
"I've ordered the dress from a tailor. It should be ready by the deadline. I'll go check on the progress."
"The royal castle...I'm nervous."
"I'm looking forward to it."
The dresses were for Sheila, Irmhild, and Seraphina. If you're going to visit a castle on a sunny day, you'll need to dress appropriately.
"Hmm. I guess it's okay then. What should we do about Claudia?"
If I had to say who was the one who made a great contribution in the battle against the Duoberis Church, it would probably be Claudia, but Claudia was probably not included in the list of everyone, or rather, it was not expected.
The reason I asked about Claudia's plans was because I thought she wouldn't want to show her face at the royal castle, but――she said.
"I would like to go to the banquet as well. I think I should have a proper talk with King Veldgar myself. About the monsters and about you."
"Is that okay?"
Even if the Verdgar royal family isn't directly involved, if the reason why she doesn't want to have anything to do with anything outside the labyrinth is because she was once betrayed by a human...then going to the royal castle isn't a big decision for Claudia to make. I wonder?
``There won't be any problems if you limit the people you meet...or rather, the people you reveal your true identity to.Fortunately, King Melvin seems to be a wise king, and the contract magic he made with the Veldgar royal family is still alive.I will also prove myself. Because it will be done.”
"You mean...?"
"Can you open the door to the sanctuary?"
I see. It's true that only King Melvin and Claudia can do that.
King Veldgar has a contract magic with Claudia in order to rule. If the kingdom wanted to gain access to the depths of the labyrinth, this would violate the contract.
I guess it's my job to set up a place to talk to King Melvin so that I don't have to face anyone unnecessary.
As for how to deal with Claudia, King Melvin has left it up to him to do it as friendly as possible. I've already told you that she has been able to get her help in the fight against the demons, and that she doesn't want to have anything to do with anyone outside of her, but...Melvin also told me about her engagement. I'll have to talk to the king.
The fact that Claudia said she wanted to talk directly to King Melvin may be because her relationship with me has changed, or it may also mean that she wants to reconfirm the relationship between the kingdom and the labyrinth. Certainly, if we can get King Melvin's cooperation, the story of the residents of the labyrinth village will progress more easily.
"I understand. I will prepare the path to follow Claudia's wishes."
"Yes. I'm counting on you."
, he said with a smile. She wants to repay the trust.
However, if you suddenly say ``I brought you here'' on that day, the royal castle won't be ready or mentally ready to accept you. In that case, I need to go to the royal castle and talk to King Melvin.
“Do you mind if I tell King Melvin a certain amount of information?”
"That's right. If it bothers you, you can tell me everything."
"No, no. It's my job too."
The job of the ambassador to another world hasn't changed.
"Then I'm going to go to the royal castle for a little while today."
"I understand. Please leave this matter to me."
Grace nods. Well, I guess I'll leave Caduceus behind.
“Since Rosetta-sama is here, I am studying magic today.”
Ashley says.
Ashley, who attends Peresford Academy, is studying with Rosetta at home, which means that she is having a behind-the-scenes lecture on healing magic.
If that's the case, Rosetta will probably be following Ashley all day today. If she's still there when I get back from the royal castle, I'll ask her to tell me how to buy the empty house next door. You should be able to connect me with the person who manages the houses around here.
"What are you going to do Marlene? Do you want to go with me?"
When I asked Marlene who was brushing Lavigne's fur, she thought for a moment, then smiled and shook her head. She must be at home. Well...I always meet Albert at the workshop.
That's why I immediately got on Lindblum and headed to the royal castle.
As I was waiting to be taken to the usual salon, King Melvin arrived.
"Oh, you're here? I heard you talked about the labyrinth."
"Yes. This is a report about a girl who was thought to be the administrator of the labyrinth."
"Her name was Claudia. It seems like you have a good relationship with her, but..."
Yeah. Good is good though.
"Actually, she would like to accompany me to a banquet held by the Knights. Therefore, I would like you to be ready to accept her on the day."
"That's it again..."
King Melvin widens his eyes.
"It's not like you want to see the dinner party, is there? Maybe you have something else to talk about?"
As expected, King Melvin has a good idea.
Claudia also seems to know that if she marries me in the future, she can't leave her identity unknown, and she has decided to tell King Melvin about the situation.
“I think the story will be about the origins of the labyrinth and wanting to confirm the intentions of the royal family. It seems like she is the master of the labyrinth.”
"So...do you mean he's the one who signed the contract with the royal family?"
"Yes. Besides, it's a story that involves me personally..."
She tells King Melvin about her circumstances and engagement.
King Melvin also seemed surprised by various things.
"--In other words, it is necessary to maintain the shape of the labyrinth as it is now. I have also thought about the relationship between the labyrinth and the goddess Shuas...I see..."
"I'm sorry for asking so suddenly. If you don't believe me, I need some way to prove myself..."
"No, it won't come to that. Isn't that what you said when you opened the door to the sanctuary?"
"yes"
“In that case, if you also consider my work in the fight against the Duoberis cult, that is more than enough. As long as I can confirm that I am not a representative, that is fine. I will act as an intermediary between the goddess of the labyrinth and the royal family. Well, you'll probably have a hard time too.''
I smile bitterly like that. King Melvin did not ask much about the circumstances of the engagement. I guess it's because I know it was Claudia's idea, since it's information I shouldn't have known.
"Anyway, I understand. As for the engagement, I'll support you. However, I'm a little horrified if I wasn't the one who won the goddess's trust."
“What do you mean?”
"You're already engaged to Marlene."
"it is……"
King Melvin grins.
Even if they remain silent, they are still relatives, so there is no need to think about running away or revolting.
"Because it's contract magic, unless there's some flaw on my part, the goddess can't renege on it, and the fact that the royal family is in a position to rule Verdogar doesn't change anything. In that sense, I don't think so. There is no need or reason to doubt the Taya Goddess. We know this from the contents of the ritual to protect the country."
"I see……"
The royal family is responsible for keeping the labyrinth from spreading, and my family is responsible for maintaining the direction of the labyrinth. If this is a relative, there's no need for the royal family to worry about anything.
If the goddess can open the door to the sanctuary, it is proof that she is the real thing, not a proxy. If that's the case, there's no point in doubting a goddess who wants to rule through a contract, and the conclusion is that there's no need to worry about her royal power being shaken.
"Verdugar is a rich and peaceful country because the labyrinth that brings blessings is in its current form. If it is necessary to maintain it, then there is nothing we can do. I want you to know that I’m looking forward to it.”
"I understand. I'm sure."
Now……. Now all I have to do is wait for the date for the dinner party.
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