【The Old Man of the Expelled Inn Unwittingly Dominates Today Too】Although I Want to Lead a Slow Life, for Some Reason the Strongest Beauties Who Hold Important Positions in the Country, and Were Once My Disciples, Gather Around Me Asking to Be Hired – Even Though I Only Taught Them a Little～

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When I return from my morning training, I find Liena peering into the laundry kiln.

“Woah~ Laundry finished in just 30 seconds… Your [Fighting Spirit] is really something else, Lord Baldo. To think you’re using [Fighting Spirit] instead of a magic stone for the laundry kiln is amazing in itself, let alone finishing so quickly.”

“Haha, Liena, you’re exaggerating. Plenty of people can use [Fighting Spirit] like me.”

“What? But I asked the maids. Normally, even with an expensive magic stone, laundry takes at least an hour.”

“Hmm… Liena, the royal palace’s laundry kiln, is probably very different from those used by commoners. The royal and noble families have many expensive clothes. It’s different from washing an old man’s white T-shirt like mine.”

This is actually true. I once had a regular customer who made laundry kilns. He often spoke about the differences. Being an innkeeper, you get to hear all sorts of stories.

Lately, the number of guests has been increasing gradually, so the amount of laundry like sheets, towels, and staff uniforms has also increased. Our laundry kiln is working hard.

However, the laundry kiln can only be washed. We don’t have a drying kiln, which would instantly dry the clothes. It’s costly, so that’s for later when we have more funds. This means we still need to air-dry the laundry.

“Alright! Liena, I’ll help you hang the laundry.”

“Lord Baldo~ That would be helpful! I’ll handle the sheets, so please hang the staff uniforms.”

“You got it! Leave it to me!”

Hehe~ I’m actually good at hanging laundry. I used to do it all the time at my previous inn.

First up… ah, my white T-shirt. I’m grateful it gets washed quickly, allowing me to wear a clean white tee daily.

I initially thought it strange to have a princess do laundry, but Liena takes the initiative to do everything. She mentioned something about ‘bridal training.’ Experiencing the life of commoners might be new and refreshing for her.

Next is this… a triangular piece of cloth. Is it a handkerchief?

I unfold it and… Wait, these are panties!

What!? Did she mix my white T-shirt with these!?

I hope not, but what if my white tee smells!?

Is this really okay from their perspective?
An old man flapping around a young girl’s underwear is not a good look.
But whose underwear is this? Isn’t there too little fabric? Never mind, let’s quickly put this back into the laundry basket.
As I’m hurriedly holding the underwear, I feel someone’s gaze from behind.
“Ah… Baldo-sama is staring intently at my underwear ♡ . How scandalous ♡,”
Crap! I’ve been caught red-handed! I’m totally exposed as a pervert!
“No, Liena! It’s not what you think! I didn’t know the underwear was there…”
Vibrate, vibrate
“Woah!?”
Oh no, it’s vibrating again! It’s a call on the communication stone.
We just spoke the other day… what could they want now? My nerves are tingling, and sweat is breaking out.
“Baldo-sama, it’s Mariessia. Do you have a moment to speak?”
The voice emanating from the communication stone is Princess Mariessia of Fridania.
Her voice always has a sweet timbre, like a small bird’s.
Phew… she seems to be in a good mood today. But this vibration is terrible for my heart.
For now, I wipe the sweat off my face.
“Baldo-sama, that’s my underwear…”
“Ah! Sorry! It wasn’t on purpose! I’ll clean it and give it back!”
This is bad; I could be sued for employee sexual harassment!
The last thing I want is for this to make the papers. I must clear up this misunderstanding with Liena… wait, why is she running to Alesia?!
“Listen to this, Alesia~ Baldo-sama was burying his face in my underwear…”
“What? Master was doing what with underwear?! Master… if you had said so, you could have used mine instead of the princess’… No, I can’t say something that embarrassing! Ugh…”
“Wait a moment, Baldo-sama! What on earth are you doing? What’s all this about underwear?”
Ten seconds into the conversation, Princess Mariessia’s sweet voice has flown the coop…
From that point on, it was a long lecture from Mariessia. During this time, I unconsciously sat in the proper seiza position.
The misunderstanding was cleared up afterward, but Alesia and Liena know everything now.
Well, it makes sense. They heard me talking about princesses and Alesia and whatnot in the background. Princess Mariessia is pretty sharp.
“Now, setting aside the matter of Baldo-sama being surrounded by beautiful princesses and swordmasters while neglecting me, the reason I called today is different. There’s something I must inform Baldo-sama about. It also concerns the Kingdom of Natal, so Princess Liena should listen.”
Princess Mariessia finally got to the main point. So I’m going to be questioned later…?
“The Magitek nation of Northmanea is planning to invade Fridania.”
According to Princess Mariessia, since Prince Genus suffered a significant defeat, there has been increased activity near the border with Northmanea.
Two predicted invasion routes are through the mountainous regions north of Fridania and through Natal.
Both are places where North America crosses borders.
“If they defeat Natol, they will enter Fridania’s granary region. Defense is almost nonexistent, and it would be easy for them to conquer. Northmanea excels in magical tool creation but needs more food self-sufficiency because most of its land is mountainous. Fridania’s granary is quite appealing to them.
“Hmm, that means Fridania will send its main force as reinforcements to Natol, right?”
I ask Princess Mariessia.
“Fridania has alliances with several small countries it borders, with Natol being one of them. These small countries serve as buffers in return for protecting a major power like Fridania.”
“In the event of an attack from another country, they would buy time for Natol, which would counterattack. That’s our kind of relationship, so I assumed they would undoubtedly send their main force to Natol.”
However, Princess Mariessia’s answer was different.
“My brother will likely not send the main force to Natol.”
“Why is that, Princess Mariessia?”
“Princess Liena, I don’t know either. It’s not a strategically crucial location, but my brother insists on deploying the main force in the mountainous regions for some reason.”
“What’s up with that? What will he achieve by sending the main force to the mountains? Sure, you need to secure your defenses, but you should send the main force to Natol as a priority.”
Liena is silently staring at me. She’s probably running through various thoughts; after all, she is the princess of this country.
“I’m sorry, Princess Liena. All I can do now is provide you with this information.”

“It’s alright, Princess Mariessia! While it’s true that Natol can’t hold out for long with its military strength, we are fortunate to have a special role—this is where Baldo-sama comes in!”
Wait, what is she talking about? I’m just an old man!
Sure, if it were the Swordmaster Alesia, I could understand, but what are they expecting from an old man like me?
Even Alesia chimes in, saying, “Oh! This is definitely the perfect time for the master!”
“Indeed, if Baldo-sama is here, we can rest easy.”
Even Princess Mariessia… What are all three of them talking about?
I’ll repeat it: I’m just an innkeeper. Plus, they’re forgetting something crucial.
“—Liena, even if I’m called for a special role, I can’t go. Who will run this inn if I leave?”
Sorry, Liena, but I can’t leave the inn. Whether I can be helpful or not, using me in a medical room for the injured rather than in battle would be better. That way, I can help everyone.
“Heehee, don’t worry, Baldo-sama. We can just hire a new employee~.”
“Eh? What are you talking about? I don’t have the money for that. And even if we did put out a job posting, people aren’t going to flock in immediately.”
“Ah, that’s alright~ They are in the treasure room, and they don’t need a salary~”
“What?”
“Well then, I’ll go bring the new employee~♡”
With a beaming smile, she said that and disappeared down a hidden underground passage leading to the royal palace.