【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～ - Chapter 58: I’m Reunited with Another Princess

“Come on! Please explain!”

With an incredible sternness, the First Princess of the Fridania Kingdom, Mariessia-sama, bombarded us.

While we were celebrating Liena’s birthday, somehow, I ended up being scolded by Mariessia-sama.

Her shining green eyes, and her tightly cinched waist.

Her neat green hair reflected the sunlight, shining as if she were a beautiful girl descended from heaven.

Next to Liena, it’s like there are two angels.

“Um, why is Mariessia-sama here?”

“I’m here for a meeting with the King of Natol, so I stopped by! More importantly, explain!”

So, it’s a royal conference. She must have come for an important discussion.

But it seems, for now, the necklace I gave to Liena is more important.

Her beautiful green hair is somewhat standing on end.

No, is it really…?

I can’t believe there’s such a demand for the jewelry made by an old man.

“Let’s… let’s calm down a bit… Mariessia-sama.”

“I am calm! I’m not angry at all! I’m just asking why I don’t have one!”

Though she says she’s not angry, her voice and face clearly show she is. But saying that might provoke her even more.

I scratch my head and begin to explain.

“Well, it was Liena’s birthday, so I gave her a modest gift. I also gave them to my former disciples.”

I stress that it wasn’t anything super luxurious.

Yes, it’s just a modest birthday gift. There’s no need for Mariessia-sama to get upset.

“Ohhhh~ So everyone has a matching item?”

She narrows her eyes and questions as if accusing.

“Yes, well…”

“You do have them!”

She said it twice…

Saying everyone has the same thing seems to have been a mistake.

The princess’s mood becomes even more pointed.

I’m at a loss for what to say as an old man.

“I was looking forward to meeting Baldo-sama… This is just too much.”

Though it was hard to hear, a sigh of disappointment escapes her.

Mariessia-sama’s beautiful green eyes dim with disillusionment.

This is bad. Being scolded is one thing, but seeing her disillusioned is another matter altogether for an old man.

“Baldo-sensei, I forgot to mention a message from the jewelry store. They said to wait a bit longer for Mariessia-sama’s piece.”

Here, Milene cuts into the conversation.

Eh? Mariessia-sama’s piece? There’s nothing like that… Ah…!

“Oh! You had prepared one for me too!!”

Her face lights up, pressing forward eagerly. Whoa~ Too close!

“Well, of course, Mariessia-sama. Right, Baldo-sensei?”

“Ah… Yes. Of course…”

It seems I’m being urged to quickly make one for Mariessia-sama.

Milene has cleverly intervened.

“Oh! Oh! How flustered I’ve been!”

“I never thought you’d come today. It would be great if it could be completed while Mariessia-sama is staying in Natol. We should hurry the jewelry store, Baldo-sensei.”

Milene sends a pressing wink.

“…Yes.”

…Looks like an all-nighter is inevitable now.

I must finish it no matter what.

“Ah, I’m looking forward to it~~♡”

Mariessia-sama’s green eyes sparkled, and she was absolutely delighted.

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“First, let me express my gratitude again. Baldo-sama, Milene, Princess Liena, and everyone. Thank you very much for saving Fridania.”

Mariessia-sama bowed deeply to everyone.

Gone was the cheerful beautiful girl from before, replaced by a woman radiating the aura of a princess of a nation.

“Phew, I’m finally able to express my thanks to you all in person.”

Mariessia-sama showed a relieved expression.

“By the way, Cal, did you really see my brother… I mean, Prince Genus?”

“Hmm~ I’m not really interested in his face, so I don’t remember well, but I think it was him.”

Cal seems to have encountered Prince Genus right after returning from her studies abroad.

“Did Prince Genus have anyone with him? What was his condition?”

“Hmm~ No, there wasn’t anyone. He just smelled really bad.”

According to Cal, all she could remember was the smell. Wow… it must have been really bad. I need to be careful…

As the old man was sweating internally, Cal suddenly remembered something.

“Oh right, there was a smell of dark magic. And he was muttering something in his pocket. Creepy.”

“Dark magic?”

“I also felt something evil from Prince Genus. Although I can’t specify what it was.”

Milene added some information.

“Prince Genus’s maids also said they often heard him talking to someone in his room, even though he was alone.”

“Voices from a room where he’s alone… Could it be related to dark magic? Cal, do you know anything?”

“Uhmm. Bal, dark magic is very diverse, and only a few can use it. With just that information, it’s hard to say.”

What could it be? It doesn’t seem like just talking to himself, but I don’t understand magic.

“We don’t have enough information. It would be good if he’s not plotting anything. No more than this…”

Mariessia-sama choked on her words midway.

Logically, Prince Genus, having lost all military power and funds, shouldn’t be able to do anything now.

But she’s the one who has been closest to her brother.

Maybe she feels he might do something.

“Anyway. As long as Prince Genus is alive, we must capture him. He must be brought to justice.”

There was a hint of sadness in her voice as she said it with a princess’s determination.

No matter how terrible he may be, even if they are half-siblings, he is still her brother.

“Oh, look at the time. We’ve been talking for so long. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules. Now, I have a meeting with His Majesty at Natol Royal Castle… Excuse my intrusion.”

As Mariessia-sama bowed slightly again and turned towards the door—

“—Mariessia-sama! It’s urgent! A message from the communication stone!”

A guard knight burst in without knocking.

“Prince Genus has led the Demon Lord’s army—and entered Fridania Royal Castle!”