-Princess Sofia POV-
I set tonight's dinner at the request of Leo.
But I can't understand if Takatsuki Makoto has that much appeal to merit it.
He is simply a mage that can use water magic decently.
If it is that much, we have a lot of those in this country.
"That's not it, Nee-sama! Can't you tell the delicate control of Makoto-san's water magic?! They move like they are alive!" (Leonard)
Leo speaks passionately and highly to that person, but…good grief.
Would something like that be useful in the subjugation of the Great Demon Lord?
That just serves for show.
Even so, the hero candidates of the parallel world that I had my eyes on all left the country.
In that regard, it was my blunder.
The people from the other world have low religious belief towards the Gods.
Forcing the rules of this country on them without noticing this, was a mistake.
In that point, Princess Noel from the Sun Country is doing it well.
She provides them money, land, and even lovers.
"Sofia, you are going to bring back the Light Hero to Rozes with your beauty!"
Mother even spread a weird rumor to pull the interest of the Light Hero.
I'm sure that will prove pointless…
In the first place, the opponent is the Light Oracle that's called the Princess that Illuminates the Heavens , Princess Noel.
There's no way I can win against that.
Oh my? It seems like Leonard is talking to Takatsuki Makoto.
I hope he is not putting anything weird in his head.
"Nee-sama! I am asking Makoto-san if he can teach me magic!" (Leonard)
"Good evening, Princess Sofia..." (Makoto)
Leo has a wide smile, and Takatsuki Makoto an uncomfortable and awkward smile.
"Leo, he is an adventurer. You must not ask for the unreasonable." (Sofia)
A prince asking for the magic teachings of an adventurer?
Moreover, that man is an apprentice mage.
Just what is he thinking…?
"Prince Leonard, if you want to learn magic, there should be a whole lot of mages that are more suited than me." (Makoto)
That's a good answer that shows you understand your own standing, Takatsuki Makoto.
"Leo, let's call for a High Rank Mage of the royal castle later." (Sofia)
The fact that we don't even have a Superior Rank Mage is the sad part of our country.
"That's not it, Nee-sama! Makoto-san's water magic is art. It is different from the other people." (Leonard)
"No, you are putting it way too high." (Makoto)
"Leo…you can't defeat monsters and demons with art." (Sofia)
What's with this? It is like Takatsuki Makoto and I are cooperating to convince Leo.
When I was thinking about how to calm him down…
"Reporting! Monsters have appeared in the city!"
A loud voice that stopped the party resonated in the venue.
I'm flustered of what I just heard...
That is impossible!!!
"What is the meaning of this? There should be a barrier around the capital, right?" (Sofia)
It impossible for a monsters to penetrate inside the water country of Rozes
I'm confident that the barrier will last for a years...
So, what is the meaning of this?
"A-About that, monsters suddenly appeared in the city! The reason is unknown. We are currently prioritizing the evacuation of the citizens."
Hearing the knight report, I calm myself and hurriedly issue an order and an instruction of what action we will take.
"Request the assistance of the Adventurer Guild at once. Tell them that we will be rewarding them not only for defeating monsters, but also for saving citizens. If they are hesitant, tell them we will be rewarding them 1.5 times more than the usual."
"Yes! I will do so immediately!"
"Have all the knights in the royal castle fight the monsters and help the citizens." (Sofia)
"Nee-sama! I will be going too!" (Leonard)
Hearing my little brother said that...
I'm a bit reluctant, Leo is still a child. Fighting a monsters are still too much for him.
But...
If Leo is not there, it will be a disgrace in Rozes Family.
"…Got it. I will have you act together with me." (Sofia)
It seems the adventurers that Leo invites in the dinner also will coming.
That's a huge relief for me...
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(Makoto POV)
"Sa-san, Lucy, let's go too." (Makoto)
"Got it!" "Let's go!"
Lucy and Sa-san nodded.
"Takki-dono!"
"Fuji-yan, you go evacuate together with Nina-san and Chris-san. Nina-san, I leave it to you!" (Makoto)
"I will! Danna-sama , Chris! Let's go." (Nina)
We began to move to our respective objectives.