When the summer holidays were approaching, I was called to the King's Castle.
I was ushered into the usual reception room and spent my time waiting while enjoying the elegantly fragrant tea that had been prepared for me.
Soon after, the King, Duke Eric and Prime Minister Magna entered the reception room. Cain tries to get up, but the king restrains him with his hand.
'Sorry to keep you waiting, Cain, but you can stay.
As it was, I took my usual seat in the center, with Eric and Magna taking seats on either side of me.
I've found out the schedule for the saint that we were talking about before. And now, before you go, I want you to pick me up at Sylvester, the city on the border with Marinefort Churchland. I'll have Magna explain the details to you.
Cain nodded his head in explanation. Then he began to explain Magna.
The city of Sylvester is located five days southeast of the royal capital, and its lord is Count Ragnaf von Rubest Sylvester, who is ruled by Count Ragnaf von Rubest Sylvester. Due to its proximity to the Church State, there are many avid Marinefortists, and it is famous for its wine production, which it exports to other countries.
It was explained that the wine that Cain purchased for the unveiling in the royal capital was also from Sylvester. Of course, it didn't ring a bell for Cain, who was underage and hadn't yet drunk alcohol.
'So, we are supposed to arrive in Sylvester within ten days of the school's summer vacation. I want you to get into Sylvester a little earlier and get ready with Ragnaf. Just na...
Magna looks at the king with a bit of difficulty in saying it. Perhaps sensing the gaze, the king began to add to it.
'I'm a Ragnaf, ... and an avid Marinefortist. I may have gone a little too far, so it would be helpful if you could get your lord to stop me. He's not a bad guy by any means. ...
The king explains with a face like he's biting down on a bitter worm.
To the zealous Christians, a saint is also defined as a divine messenger, and to talk back to that saint is synonymous with disobeying God.
Cain listens to the conversation with a feeling that he will be in trouble again.
You can't stop Ragnarok, he is a count and you are a viscount. I'm not sure if I can stop him. So I'll give you this.
Placed on the table is a certificate of nobility made of platinum. It's obviously more luxurious than the viscount's certificate that Cain has. However, the coat of arms on the certificate is the same as the flag of this Esfort Kingdom. That's right, the sign of the royal family was placed there.
This is a symbol that can be held by a member of the royal family. "This token can be held by a member of the Royal Family, or it can be lent to the Royal Delegate. Or it can be loaned to someone who can speak for the Crown. This will stop Ragnaf from going out of control ... I'm sure.
'This proof, though, that Miss Silk should have it: ...
Since the saint was a woman, Silk would inevitably have a lot of contact with her. She thought that if she let Silk have authority, Cain would be able to focus on his role as an escort.
''That won't do. Only the head of a noble family has this testimony. I will not delegate that authority to the noble family.''
The king denied Cain's words. It's true that noble families are treated as quasi-knights, so they are treated as nobles, but they don't have the authority as the head of a noble family. Moreover, they would not be allowed to have the proof of a royal family.
I understand. Well then, I'll take good care of it.
Cain took the royal token on the table and put it away in the item box.
'Then I'm asking you.
With those words, the three of them left the room. Cain, who remained in the parlor alone, looked up to the heavens.
'Can we just hope it's nothing: ...
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And the day before the summer vacation arrived. Tomorrow is summer vacation and the school will be closed for two months. And it's the day when he and Silk will head to Sylvester to pick up the saints.
'Master Cain and Silk travel alone together ...'
Telestia is a bit grumpy in her classroom at the school on the last day. The reason, of course, is that Cain and Silk are both going out to pick up the saint.
They pleaded many times to be able to accompany the king, but as expected, they couldn't send the princess towards them, so they didn't allow it.
"Uh-huh, that's all right. I'll be right back. I'll be right back, just wait for Teres at the castle!
Silk, who is in a different mood than Telestia, says so.
Terestia's big smile makes her even more grumpy.
''It's not a trip, okay? It's a nobleman's job! I'll be back as soon as I can pick you up, okay? I'll get you something that could be a souvenir!
It was barely enough to admonish him so. Hearing that it was a souvenir, Telestia's expression gradually softened a bit.
''Cain-sama, you promised, right? Don't forget that.
Cain nodded repeatedly at Telestia's words.
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The first day of summer vacation. Several carriages have been prepared in front of the royal castle, and the accompanying squires and escort knights are busy making preparations.
There is still no Cain's personal guard knight, and he has been dispatched from the Kingsguard with the saint's welcome.
All of Cain's belongings have been put away in the item box, and he spends his time on the terrace while drinking tea brewed by the maid to finish his preparations.
Next to her, Telestia sat down to see her off.
'I'm going to miss seeing Cain-sama for a little while. ...
As they were chatting together, a carriage with the duke's coat of arms was attached to the front of the royal castle. The one who got out of the carriage was a silk wrapped in traveling clothes.
I'm waiting for you, Cain-kun! I think I need to prepare a little more. I'll have a cup of tea as well.
Silk sat down facing Cain and looked at the maid who was waiting by her side. Without saying a word, the maid immediately began to prepare the tea.
'I wish I could have gone too ... I'm jealous of Silk. ...
I still have a cup of tea in my mouth while complaining to the king who did not allow me to accompany him.
When there are three of them, the conversation gradually bounces back and forth, but it seems that the preparations are finished and the knight has come to call.
The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that you are ready. It is now ready, please.
As urged by the knight, Cain and Silk get up from their seats and head for the carriage.
The carriage in which they ride is a large carriage with ten seats prepared by the royal family. You will be able to find out the best way to get the most out of your time. The number of guards is also 20, and it's tighter than ever before.
When I got into the carriage, Duke Eric came to see me off.
''Cain-kun, Silk, make sure you take care of this.
Yes, of course.
All right.
I reply back to Eric's words.
'Oh, and Cain-kun. ... we're not allowed to be in the same bed yet, okay?
What?
What?
Hey! It's ...!
It was Telestia who reacted the most to Eric's words.
"Master Cain is in bed with Silk... and he's never been in bed with me either, but he's going to be in bed with me first...
Cain immediately denies it to Telestia, who mumbles while looking downward with a buzz.
''Teres! Because it's not! It's okay!
'Ha! That's right: .... We haven't even announced our engagement yet and we're in the same bed.
'Yes. You can't do that before it's even been announced. Hey, okay? Even from silk--
When I look at Silk beside me, I see Silk looking down and muttering to himself with a bright red face, "Cain-kun and sleeping together ..." in a small voice.
''Wait, Silk! Come back to this world!
Silk looks up at Cain's words with a huff.
"Teres, dijovuyo. It's the same bedside.
The expression on his face made his cheeks flush and his mind already seemed to be in a delusion.
'I'm sorry, but it's time to go to ....'
The knight of the escort interrupts him apologetically.
When Cain looked around, he saw that the preparations for departure were already finished and they were just waiting for Cain's signal to leave.
''Oh, excuse me. Here, Silk, get in the carriage too. When you get in, please depart.''
Cain urged Silk to get into the carriage and climbed in after him.
'So, schmooze!
At Cain's words, the lead escort began to advance, followed by the carriage.
Cain looked out the window and waved at Telestia.
'Teres, I'm going to go!
'Please be careful, Master Cain. I'll be waiting for you!
Cain kept waving his hand until Telestia was out of sight.
Then the carriage left for the city of Sylvester.