第７４０堀：すごーいめがみさま (Part2)
"I see. So the reason Lilishe doesn't lecture the children too harshly is because they are already being taught at the church."
"That's right. Lady Lilishe is very knowledgeable. Well, she is a goddess with followers across the entire Rogari continent, after all."
Huh, Lady Lilishe is amazing, isn't she...
More importantly, I was feeling disappointed as I looked at the notebook where the formulas had been written out so simply and clearly. Where did my dreams of a "cutesy, heart-pounding" private tutoring session go?
I see. Is Lady Hairen an enemy? Is that how it is?
Just as I was about to lose my mind, the Princess returned.
"I have returned. ...So, what are you doing?"
The Princess’s eyes narrowed as she assessed the situation. Oh no, am I going to get scolded!?
"No, just... studying."
"Studying, you say?"
"Yeah. Princess Carrie, you know that these four are helping with the schoolwork, right?"
"Yes. I was the one who gave the permission."
"Well, they mentioned they were having trouble with some Weed studies, so..."
"Ah, I see. How admirable to be studying even after coming all this way. Haiden, do your best to ensure you are not a disgrace to the Hairen faith."
"Yes!"
Nice save, Yuki-sensei!! Your support for us is perfect!!
"Anyway, putting that aside, the preparations for the meeting with my uncle are complete. Please, this way."
Oh, right. We came here because of the envoys from the Seasifo Kingdom, didn't we? I can't get distracted. I have to do my job properly.
After that, maybe I can convince him to have a private tutoring session for just the two of us. I know now that if I push, I might get somewhere. I’ll be satisfied with that for now.
Thinking this, I was led to the King’s office, where King Saug of Haiden was waiting, as expected.
"Yo. You've arrived, Yuki-dono."
"Your Majesty. You are speaking to the Prince Consort of Weed. And even if there are no prying eyes, this is an official setting. Please, show a little more decorum."
"You're so stiff. Isn't it a bit late for that? Right, Yuki-dono?"
"Well, I understand your feelings, but for now, I'm glad to see you're in good health. And since you can handle this much, why not just do it properly and avoid the complaints?"
"I will if it's necessary, but being stiff here is just a waste. Carrie, if you don't learn to be more easygoing, you won't become a good queen. If you're always so uptight, people will suffocate."
"I will not become a queen!!"
"You don't have to be so forceful about it, do you? Right?"
He looked at me as he said that, but given that Lady Hairen had turned me into a hero, I could only offer a bitter smile. Besides, the Princess was giving me a cold smile that clearly said, *Don't you dare say a word about it*, so I couldn't do anything.
For someone like Mikos-chan, this would be a massive scoop worth a fortune, but since it would cost her her life, I'll pass. Besides, there's no point in toppling Haiden at this stage. I’m perfectly happy just being Yuki-sensei’s bride.
"Hm? I've seen those children at the Baide meeting, but who is that red-haired woman? Is she a student at the academy?"
The King’s gaze was fixed on Lady Hairen. Oh no, I didn't think he'd take an interest in her. What should I do? How am I supposed to handle this?
"Don't go driving young people into such harsh workplaces. I know you might not trust them, but if you don't utilize them, your subordinates will start to get dissatisfied."
"...The way you put that makes it sound like I'm working Kagura, Mikos, and Solo to the bone in a harsh environment, so please stop. I provide them with proper wages and time off."
Wait? That workplace isn't... harsh at all. Mikos-chan and the others are having a great time working there. So, could you please stop looking at me with those narrowed, smiling eyes?
"And she is not a student at the Magic Academy. In fact, please stop making such rude remarks. Even I cannot shield you from the consequences."
"Shield her? Is she that significant of a person? Is she Seraria, the Queen of Weed?"
Ah, indeed, if it were Lady Seraria, I wouldn't be able to shield him either. Well, I doubt she’d get angry over something like this, but still, Your Majesty... this person is dangerous in a different way.
As I was thinking that, the Princess opened her mouth with a lovely smile...
"Yes. If we are not careful, we must respect her even more than the Queen of Weed. For she is none other than Lady Hairen herself, who traveled with the three founding families of our Haiden and became a goddess."
Upon being introduced, Lady Hairen stepped forward with full confidence...
"Ahem!! So you're the old man who is the descendant of Fable and rules over this Haiden!! I'm Hairen. Nice to meet you!!"
She greeted him in her usual Hairen-sama fashion. She actually did it.
"...Eh? What, is this a joke?"
"It's no joke!!"
"Yes, yes. Calm down."
And so, before we could even discuss the Seasifo Kingdom, we had to start by explaining who Lady Hairen was. She’s capable of studying, but she can't read the room, she’s a bit of an airhead, and she lacks consideration. She is a freedom-loving goddess who acts as she pleases.