第９０６堀：竜のおもてなし (Part2)
"Understood. That is reassuring. However, since I haven't heard about their food preferences directly, I’m a bit concerned. I’ll have Kirue and myself sound them out discreetly."
"Ah, I’ll leave that to you. Just make sure you don't serve them natto or wasabi without checking first."
"Naturally, I am well aware of that. I am the landlady of this inn, after all."
"And I, too, have traveled through many lands alongside my husband."
"I trust you both, but it’s better to be safe. There are no certainties, so don't be overconfident. It would be truly tragic if a dragon started a rampage over a single meal. Isn't that right, Lord Gaul?"
It seems Master was speaking loudly enough for Lord Gaul to hear on purpose.
"Haha, surely no one would go on a rampage over a meal. Right, everyone?"
"Yes!"
It seems his subordinates are well-disciplined indeed.
"However, it is only natural for individuals to have things that don't suit their palates. If any of you have such preferences, please feel free to let us know in advance. There is no need to force yourselves to eat anything."
"Thank you for your consideration. It is true that food doesn't taste good if you are forced to eat it. Everyone, if you have any such issues, speak up honestly."
"Yes, thank you!"
Master said this to follow up and support the attendants as well.
It is true that everyone has different tastes. Even if Lord Gaul says something is fine, there may be others who disagree. By handling it this way, he is also creating an opportunity to build a rapport with the attendants.
While we were discussing these various matters, we arrived at the room.
"This will be your room, Lord Gaul. Since Yuki-sama mentioned that you all wished to stay together, we have prepared this for you."
"Thank you. Setting myself aside, for the others, this is their first time even visiting a human town. I thought it would be best if we stayed together so I could teach them as we go. But this Weed... there is so much here that I don't understand at all. Truly, the world has changed completely."
I find Lord Gaul’s honesty quite likable. When people insist they understand things they don't, it makes teaching them a real struggle. It happens from time to time, after all.
"Do not worry. I shall teach you from the very beginning."
"Queen Miyabi? Are you sure?"
"Indeed. I have been entrusted with your care. As I said before, if you commit any blunders, it will reflect poorly on me as well. Do not hold back. Or rather, if you do not understand something, ask honestly. Is that clear?"
"Yes!"
It seems Queen Miyabi will be taking the lead in looking after Lord Gaul. The attendants are nodding honestly as well. But why do they look somewhat terrified?
While I was pondering that, the room orientation by Miyabi-sama and Master concluded, and we returned to the entrance together.
"Master, Miyabi-sama, thank you for your hard work. How was Lord Gaul?"
"No problems there. He was already used to the tatami mats, and he had no trouble pressing the buttons to turn on the lights."
"Indeed. Well, the attendants were a bit skittish, but they will get used to it eventually."
"Actually, they look like they’re terrified of Queen Miyabi, no matter how you slice it."
"That is not it. It is simply that absurd rumors—like the one about me punching a dragon to death—have spread as if they were the truth. Honestly."
...I see. So that is why the attendants were so afraid. However, as expected of Queen Miyabi. To be the partner of a Hero, one must possess that level of strength.
"Ahem. Regardless, the guidance and meetings for Gaul and his party begin tomorrow. I will take care of dinner, so Yuki-dono and the others should return to your work."
"Are you sure you can handle it?"
"Indeed. Besides, Gaul aside, his attendants are still quite tense. It would be best if you were not around during mealtime. After all, this is their first time in a town like this."
"I see."
That is true. Having lived in such a village until now, the environment is completely different, and there must be many things they find difficult to adjust to.
"Alright, I'll leave this to Kirue and Queen Miyabi, but if anything happens, contact me immediately."
"Yes, I will notify you at once if anything arises."
"Oh, leave it to me. Now, about the dinner course..."
And so, we left Lord Gaul in the care of Queen Miyabi and returned to our duties for the day. I hope everything goes smoothly.
It seems the Dragonkin have a preference for Japanese-style things. And with Kirue leaving the rest to Miyabi to attend to other tasks, perhaps the Dragonkin are not as much trouble as we initially thought?