Isekai Trip no Wakiyaku datta Ken Chapter 5

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「So, what will happen to us from now on?」

We asked the grandpa, who seemed to be in charge here.

「Firstly, we'd like you to have an audience with the royalty of the Esteiria Kingdom……」

And so, we were led out of the room by the humble, or rather, the old man who was who was profusely grateful to Maki-chan, and his colleagues? Subordinates?

The building we exited was something like a temple constructed out of stone, to a pa.s.sage that was half outdoors that connected to the royal palace. With nice weather outside, we traversed the pathway that cut across a garden. When we looked around us, there were flowers planted in flower beds and various trees, it was lush green and a fairly pleasant view. And from looking at the shadows, I think there's probably only one sun. It looks like this world has a similar environment to Earth. The biggest difference is probably that something like magic exists here.

When we entered the castle, in other words the palace, and walked around for a short while, we came to a door with two men that looked like guard soldiers. This place was different from the temple, the exterior and interior were similar to a middle ages European castle.

「This room is the Esteiria royalty's audience chamber. They are awaiting the Priestess-sama and her companions within, are you willing to meet with them?」

「We get to choose? Meaning if we don't wish to meet, we can refuse?」

I asked.

「We won't force you to. To coerce the Priestess-sama who was sent by the G.o.ddess is too awe-inspiring for us. 1 But, of this one's personal opinion, the people who are to become the center of Esteiria Kingdom are waiting inside, so I hope you will meet them.」

Hohou, the Priestess is the strongest!

Maki-chan looked this way as if seeking direction, so I proposed「There's no loss in meeting the top people of this kingdom and building relations, right?」

We're in a situation where we have no acquaintances. Right now we were set up on a pedestal as the Priestess-sama and her friend, but we wouldn't know how long that standing would continue. If that was the case, then it would be better if we appealed that we were『good people』to the ones who were giving us a warm welcome and give them a good impression of us. We should tightly grab onto the hearts of powerful people here.

「I understand. I will meet them.」

After she nodded at the old man, the door was opened.

「The Priestess-sama and her friend have arrived」

「Announcing our arrival, how grandiose……Owah」

When we entered the room, there were more gorgeous people than I expected, all standing staring fixedly this way, so I was spontaneously taken aback.

These people must be this kingdom's royal family. However, even better than gold and silver hair, there was orange and red and pink and peppermint green, the showy color of their eyes and hair were unthinkable for Earth. Because of that, I saw them as excessively blinding, or better to say it made my eyes p.r.i.c.kle.

Just what is going on with their genes? Maybe hereditary genes didn't exist at all.

The elderly man standing in the middle must be the King, and the one beside him must be the Queen. Their mouths were open in a「Ohh!」shape, and they were looking this way.

Also there was a princess around 10 years old and three people that looked like princes, side by side.

Everyone here also had their mouths open in an「Ohh!」shape, but the prince that seemed to be the eldest, likely the person who would become the next king, the Crown Prince looked at Maki-chan eagerly. Despite his mouth going「Ohh!」a smile showed on his face, so it caught my interest.

And everyone was undisputedly a beauty. Because the blood of beautiful people is mixed into the royal bloodline, as expected the descendants become beautiful as well.

The ikemen-san that noticeably stood out from that group was the eldest Prince.

According to the grandpa's introduction, he seems to be this Esteiria Kingdom's First Prince, Crown Prince Aizran. He was a prince with nothing to criticize about. Yes, his looks were like one of a prince who would appear in a fairy tale.

Silky blonde hair and eyes blue like sapphire. Of course, his facial features were perfectly arranged. Slender and tall, I suspect he must have an interest in the sword as royalty, that tempered body had a proper amount of muscles, it looked like he could support a『princess carry』.

And, as promised of a trip to another world, when the old man introduced Maki-chan, the fearfully charming Prince's jewel like well-defined looks smiled happily, kneeling and kissing Maki-chan's hand.

Ahーah, Maki-chan's face is completely red.

The Prince's eyes as well were shining to an unnatural extent.

This must be the moment when they fall in love!

Feeling a sense of loneliness from being deserted, I looked downward and laughed「fu」.

Figuring it was a good thing that everyone's line of sight went to Maki-chan, I sneakily moved away from the place where the two were meeting, firmly keeping my position as an onlooker.

Without disturbing the important event of the Savior Priestess meeting a member of the royal family, while trying to stay as inconspicuous as possible, I watched over the outcome of the gorgeous and sparkling members that even Hollywood actors would be astonished by.

Because, I am just a freebie.

I just got entangled in the summoning.

I was ok with that though.

I also received the side character position of『Senpai-sama』who was the Priestess-sama's moral support too.

It's not like I'm lonely or anything from not being fussed over, humph.

Just after I withdrew, Prince Aizran spoke while holding onto Maki-chan's hand.

「I apologize for the abrupt summoning, beautiful princess. However Mikohime-dono 2 , I want you to have faith that there is no falsehood that we have awaited your return restlessly. And, that I wish you would find it in your s.p.a.cious heart to lend us your power.」

「Return……Are you saying that I'm a resident of this world?」

「Yes. This is your true birthplace, Mikohime-dono. ……If it's fine with you, would you tell me your name?」

「……My name, is, Maki」

「Maki……It's a name with a beautiful ring to it. Beautiful Priestess Princess, if you would permit me to speak that name, there would be nothing that would delight me more」

「Ah……I don't really, care」

「Then Maki, will you call me Aizran?」

The two fixedly watched each other.

In the Prince's eyes there was admiration and love for the Priestess Princess, and in Maki-chan's expression, I felt like I could see confusion and the slight budding of love.

As I thought, this role would be impossible if it wasn't Maki-chan.

Un, you chose the right person.

It'd be impossible for a Zashiki Warashi Princess to be partnered with an ikemen.

「Just by existing in this Esteiria you bring equilibrium to this world, you are the holy maiden, the Priestess Princess. ……I believe you would be bewildered at being told this right after we've met. But, I want you to choose to stay by my side forever…… Will you think it over, oh holy princess」

Uoh, an unexpected proposal?

It looks like the blonde ikemen prince fell for Maki-chan at first sight. He urged her with sparkling eyes.

「I won't tell you to decide immediately. I want you to learn about me little by little. ……Though, my heart already belongs to you」

Uwahー, he even added in a man's s.e.x appeal!

You sure are an adult, Prince Aizran!

While his blue eyes watched a fl.u.s.tered Maki-chan, Prince Aizran tightly squeezed her hand a pressed a kiss to it once again.

His parents, the royal couple cheered for him『Alright, keep going!』from behind.

Will there be some sort of benefit if he marries Maki-chan?

「Um, I'm, still overwhelmed……」

Driven to a cliff by the ikemen prince, Maki-chan was somehow able to keep her ground.

Good, just like that.

Don't you go falling easily.

If they see you as an easy woman, they'll step all over you.

To persevere and persist until you can draw out even better terms is the basics of negotiation.

Hang in there Maki-chan.

Then, Maki-chan who was overly shaken up at the situation asked the Prince to give her some time to think about it, and we were led to our respectively prepared rooms.

What would you do if you were in Maki’s position?

……Being as unused to other people as I am, I think I would’ve melted and died right there (not in a good sense). Just thinking of it makes my stomach churn, ugugugu… I’d rather be a side character. Or even better, an NPC with only one line.

It’s a weird wording but it’s more like they’re saying “we don’t have the guts to do something as amazing as that” kinda. ↩ Miko = Priestess, Hime = Princess. I use Priestess Princess later on but because this prince had to add the suffix “-dono” to it, it just sounded… bad, so I opted to keep this in romaji. Yurus.h.i.tekure. Btw, when it’s “Priestess Princess” there’s no “-dono” attached to it. ↩