"I'm weak, huh?"
I didn't expect that I was weak, even entering the level that was categorized as the weakest level, namely Level E. But since this world also has rules, I don't mind it, I can only accept that I am weak.
"But aren't you capable of fighting monsters that adventurers can't fight?"
"That's not a standard to say that I am strong. The crystal ball already explains my abilities, so just accept me as I am."
"..."
Hiyori was also surprised at this. She was the one who summoned me to save this world, but the result was getting weaker people. I'm sure she feels guilty towards the humans of this world for summoning someone who can't help this world. I am sure of it.
"That crystal ball could be broken, right?"
"No, that's impossible. Honestly, I don't want to say this, but the crystal ball does know everyone's abilities."
As much as Hiyori didn't accept that I was weak, Carolin stood by her stance, saying that the crystal ball wasn't broken.
"Can I ask you something?"
"Go ahead."
"The crystal ball is white, is ability determined by color?"
I got the answer.
The crystal ball has 6 colors, Black, Green, Yellow, Blue, Red, and the lowest is White, the base color. Each color has a meaning, Black color signifies disaster, Green color signifies fertility, Yellow color signifies agility, Blue color signifies calm, Red color signifies anger, and White color signifies nothing.
White color is usually rare, because white is considered so innocent, does not involve anything. In contrast to the red rage that carries all that is smoldering, the color white does exist in this world and there is no need to even question its existence. Therefore, the innocence of this color becomes a symbol that the person who has it has nothing.
And, determining the level depends on each color. For example: if you have Black color, you will be considered to have S-A Level. If you have the color Green, you will be considered to have Level A-B. If you have Yellow or Blue, you will be considered to have Level B-C. If you have the color Red, you will be considered to have Level D-E. And if you have White color, you will certainly be considered to have Level E.
"So, my level is E?"
"That's right."
Although in reality I was considered a strong person, in the end, my abilities were determined to be weak by the crystal ball. What a magnificent crystal ball.
"You have no abilities, you don't even have magic. The color white is a plain color, so sacred as a living being that has just been born in this world. But don't worry, you can hone your skills at any time. So, take it easy, I'm sure you must be a strong human."
"I'm so happy to hear that..."
Glad that you in this world uphold the crystal ball, but that's not necessarily true. White is a color that can change. I can turn black whenever I want, even beyond that. You take white too lightly.
"Ryuki, calm down! What Cindy said is true, you can hone your skills."
"Yes."
Whether it's true or not, I don't care about being a Level E, being seen as weak by you guys. Right now, I just want to find out my next destination in this world. If it wasn't there, I could kill myself at any time.
"What? Why are you just taking my word for it? Are you angry?"
"Yes."
"Ahhh... you're..."
***
The second schedule of my current activities is to attend the meeting at the palace.
I got an invitation yesterday to go there, to meet and get acquainted with me. They, the nobles living in that palace, suddenly sent troops at Hiyori's residence, asking me to come there. And coincidentally today, Dinda's pick-up day, I plan to go there with Hiyori and Dinda.
"This is my first time there. They rarely call guests, I get nervous about this."
"Yes."
"…You, can you not be that indifferent to me? I apologized, didn't I?"
"Yes."
"WOOAAAAHHH..."
She shouted, making several people look at her.
"You're just embarrassing."
"It's because of you! Geez, if only I summoned the prince, I definitely wouldn't be like this. Ah, why does it have to be the same summons?"
"Yes."
She was getting more and more annoyed, looking at me seriously. Even so, when she saw Dinda who I was carrying, she sighed.
"Level E."
I know she meant to make fun of me, but I wasn't influenced by it.
Since I didn't respond to that, she screamed again and then gave in.
"Enough... I'm tired."
In the middle of this trip there, I kept being talked about by people. I've heard a few conversations say, "Look, they're such a great couple," and, "Are they a young couple who just got married?"
I think people in this world also perceive what is first seen, not from the actual fact.
Oh yeah, by the way, Hiyori has Level C and also has some magic. She once showed me her magic 2 days ago. The magic is quite good, maybe because I've never seen magic other than "Fire Ball" magic.
She can bounce and push things from her magic layer. Her magic is classified as useful for being a support. She also had a knack for the sword, being able to scrape a tree quickly—well, though she couldn't cut the tree.
Without realizing I finally arrived in front of this palace fence.
I've wanted to come here before, and it never came to fruition. This palace is a house that I consider a luxury home when I first saw this house from a distance before I entered the library.
"I'm nervous..."
Seeing her shaking, I whispered to Dinda.
"Hey, is your onee-chan that tacky?"
"Yeah, that's right, my onee-chan can be tacky sometimes. Forgive my onee-chan, Onii-chan."
"You must have had quite a bit of trouble having an onee-chan like her."
"Sometimes."
She suddenly turned to us.
"What were you two talking about? Are you guys talking about me?"
Without answering, Dinda and I just laughed at each other, making her even more confused.
"Hey, what were you two talking about just now? Not talking about me, right?"
After confusing her, the fence slowly opened by itself.
When the fence was wide open, an old man in such a neat suit came up to us.
"Welcome, Ladies and Gentlemen and also Beautiful Girl."
I think he welcomed us warmly.
"Yes."
"Let me take you inside."
We followed him, and as we crossed the fence it closed on its own.
I looked back to make sure that no one was there.
Umm... do you have automatic doors nowadays? I do not think so.
Since no one was there, I became prejudiced like that.
Passing a fairly large yard, filled with green grass and a relaxing place there, I continued to follow the old man.
When he arrived at the door, the old man paused for a moment before the door opened by itself.
Again it opens by itself. It's like a haunted house.
Going inside, I started to feel the sweet smell.
"I'm getting nervous..."
She was starting to not be able to fake her nervousness. She was even sweating.
Taking a handkerchief from my trouser pocket, I pass it to Hiyori.
"Wipe your sweat. If you're nervous, hold my arm."
She had to be accompanied so she wouldn't feel nervous being here, so I volunteered to give her my arm.
"A-Are you looking for a chance in this?"
"If you don't want to, I don't-"
"Okay..."
She only held my shirt slightly, and her face was downcast.
Although quite troublesome, she is still a woman who loves her imouto. I have to be nice to her.
Walking and following him, I didn't forget to pay attention to my surroundings to prevent anything bad from happening.
Is this house luxurious enough? Yeah, that's why it's called the palace.
The interior of this house is made so luxurious with golden walls. Several flower vases were neatly arranged on the table, and almost the entire floor was covered in a red carpet. This house is a rich man's house.
Arriving near the stairs, he stopped and turned to us.
"I just got here. My Majesty will come down in a moment, you guys wait here. Excuse me-"
Before the old man finished saying his goodbyes, two women came, came running, one carrying a plate and the other chasing her.
"Princess, I told you, don't take the food, it's for guests."
As the girl with wavy bright red hair almost arrived near us, she stopped and was startled by the food still in her mouth.
"Aaah..."
Her expression and eyeballs showed that she was shocked when she saw me.
"Princess?"
The woman in the maid outfit also stopped.
"You are..."
She seems to know me.
"You were the one back then, weren't you?"
"Who are you?"
Since I didn't know her, that's why I asked. Surprisingly, the woman in maid clothes was angry with me.
"Hey, keep your courtesy in front of the Princess. You don't know who she is?"
Glancing at the bright red-haired girl from her feet to the tips of her hair, I remembered something.
I still remember the girl riding the horse when the Red Hot Moon happened that time when I came out of the library. She is the girl.
"Oh, so you. You were the one begging yesterday to have my sandals polished, weren't you?"
"Watch your words in front of the princess!"
The woman is still angry with me, for whatever reason.
"No, I don't-"
"Welcome, my guests."
A man suddenly came from the stairs, and they, including Hiyori, lowered their heads, seeming to pay their respects to the man.
"Oi Ryuki, you should lower your head too!"
"I never bowed down to anyone."
"You are..."
When he was going down the stairs, he came up to me and hit me on the shoulder.
"Once again, welcome, my guest, Pelastaja."
"Yes."
"Oi Ryuki, you have to be polite in front of him!"
Hiyori's whispers rang in my ears, it might be heard in the man's ears too.
"There's no need."
He heard it.
Looking at him closely, I felt that this man's aura was great, befitting his youthful-looking face.
Having the same hair color as the girl, this man must be a member of her family, be it her father or her onii-chan.
When his eyes met mine, I could see myself and Dinda in the reflection of his eyeballs.
Yeah, his eyes were so bright, I could see my reflection in them.
"Let me introduce myself. My name is Daniel de Jansen, son of the Jansen family. And that girl over there is my imouto, Irine de Jansen. Nice to meet you."
"I see."
"Ryuki… you should also say your name, you should be polite in front of him."
Being told by Hiyori, I complied.
"Umm… my name is Ryuki. I don't have a surname, so don't ever ask that. Nice to meet you."
He still managed to smile at me before speaking.
"You seem to have a cold nature and don't want people to know about your past, huh? Fine, I won't ask that."
"Yeah, that's good. Because if you find out, you'll-"
"Ryuki..."
You will make me unable to sleep, even suffer to death, that's what I want to say.
"Because every human being has their rights, so I can't interfere."
"You understand that."
"Come on, let's go to the dining room. You haven't had breakfast yet, have you?"
"Not me-"
"Ryuki..."
For some reason Hiyori always prevents me from saying something, making me stop talking.
"Come on!"
Since he and they were already walking, I had to follow him.
When I took only one step, Hiyori suddenly pinched my hips.
"Ryuki, you have to be polite! He's from a noble family, you have to be polite in front of him."
"...Yes."
"Ugh, you're just annoying!"
She tightened the pinch, even more, causing me a bit of pain.
Bother.