Read Novel Full Vol 12 Chapter 27
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Chapter 27 – Together With Princess Annemarie?
I was discussing the reward with Her Majesty the Queen. Her Majesty the Queen has no intention of being stingy and is willing to grant our requests to the fullest extent. It seems that she is willing to accept mermaid maids, soldiers, and even Princess Adalicia as a bride.
The sacred treasure that transforms into a mermaid is up for negotiation with the Sea God-sama. I refrained from getting Princess Adalicia, though, because that might be a problem later.
The problem is…
“Wataru-sama. Is it a nuisance for me to accompany you?”
It’s Princess Annemarie who looks up at me with tears in her eyes.
As expected, the separation of the still-young Princess Annemarie from Her Majesty the Queen was… I couched my disapproval in gentle but indirect words and told Her Majesty the Queen, who then called Princess Annemarie to confirm her daughter’s intention.
The mermaid maid acted quickly, and there was no time to stop her. Princess Annemarie was immediately brought in, so it was very much a planned crime line.
I won’t say it out loud, but I have a feeling that Her Majesty the Queen was saying, “Do you intend to make this lovely Annemarie sad? Are you really going to reject this child right in front of you?” Even if she is a mermaid, she is still a queen, and it seems that in politics, a queen does not choose her means. Am I being paranoid?
“No, I do not think Princess Annemarie is a nuisance at all. It’s just that the princess is still very young… hey, you think so too, don’t you, Alessia-san?”
Alessia-san, please help me. I can’t think of a way to successfully reject a young girl.
My heart just screams that I can’t have a loli. I love grown women with rich symbols of motherhood, like Her Majesty Queen Adelheid.
I’m sure she’ll be accompanied by a mermaid, but I can’t be responsible enough to take care of a little girl, can I?
“Eh? Me? …Well… I didn’t get away from my parents until I was older, and I think it’s better for little girls to be with their parents when they’re young.”
Alessia-san looked at me reproachfully, then gently admonished Princess Annemarie.
We’re at the table together, so don’t give up on getting involved. We are of one mind.
“I am a princess. I have responsibilities, even though I am very young.”
Princess Annemarie refutes with a teary-eyed but strong-willed face. She’s pretty tough, but I’m sure Alessia-san will do something about it. Good luck, Alessia-san!
“Is that so? Well, maybe you are, aren’t you?”
Weak! Alessia-san, you’re weak! Where is Alessia-san, the usual leader leading her friends? Try harder. Don’t look at me like you can’t do it!
Huh? Why did they have to send the princess in the first place? Is it a responsibility?
“Well, Your Majesty. I believe that Princess Annemarie, who is still very young, should not be separated from her parents, which is from Your Majesty the Queen. I would like to ask you to send the other mermaids, so why can’t you send someone in a different position? Is there any reason why Princess Annemarie should be sent?”
I turn my face away from Princess Annemarie, who is staring at me with tearful eyes, and ask Her Majesty the Queen a question. It doesn’t have to be the princess, but it would be enough to send a responsible adult, wouldn’t it?
“Before the Sea God’s sacred treasure was taken away from us, it was the role of the princess in the direct line to stand by the Sea God’s sacred treasure as a priestess. If there is even the slightest chance for me to be by your side, I would like to fulfill my role as a priestess.”
…Originally, I did not intend to make a mockery of the story, but something came out of the story that had an atmosphere of not making a mockery. Traditions and roles can’t be helped when they die out naturally, but it’s hard when they’re cut unreasonably.
Oh, that’s why Princess Annemarie came to the Aquamarine Kingdom as an emissary. They wanted the princess to be as close to the treasure as possible. I thought there was no need to send a little girl all the way to the kingdom, but the mystery is solved!
This is no time to feel like a great detective. I wanted to use the Sea God’s sacred treasure for a while, but it would be better to return it as soon as possible.
If the treasure is returned to them soon, there would be no need to send the princess by force. Even if she comes with us, she can return with the Sea God’s sacred treasure right away, can’t she?
“After using the Sea God’s sacred treasure on the Dark Elf Island, I would return the sacred treasure immediately. How about the condition that when I need the power of the treasure again, I will ask you to lend me the power?”
I don’t want to be unable to use the Sea God’s sacred treasure when there’s a problem on Dark Elf Island, so a promise to lend me the power is absolutely necessary.
“No, I appreciate your concern, but it is Wataru-sama that the Sea God has approved. It is sufficient for you to return the power of the Sea God’s sacred treasure to us when you no longer need it.”
I don’t think it has to be difficult to think about it, but I guess it is difficult when you consider things like Sea God-sama’s will.
I begin to feel that I can’t refuse the princess, who is a little girl. If I told them it was absolutely impossible, they would give up, but I don’t have the emotional strength to strongly refuse Princess Annemarie, who is already on the verge of tears.
I looked around and saw that Ines, Felicia, and Alessia-san had also given up. Rimu and Pent are standing next to the crying Princess Annemarie. There is no one at my side.
Oh, Lea-san is standing by the wall. I feel sorry for her; she is watching over Princess Annemarie with a worried look on her face.
It’s starting to look like I’m making too much of a fuss, so I’m just going to give up now. I’ll let the mermaids and the dark elves do their best. Oh, I have to tell them. I don’t want anyone to get the wrong idea.
“Um, we’re traveling by ship, so we don’t spend much time on the Dark Elf Island. We can’t take you with us, so Princess Annemarie and the others will stay on the island. Is that okay with you?”
“…We originally talked about sending them to the island, so there is no problem, but can you give me a reason why they can’t accompany you on the trip? We can send soldiers who can fight and maids who can help you on your journey. We can also give them sacred treasures that will turn them into human beings so that they can operate on the surface as well, you know?”
A mermaid maid… I really want that. I’m confident that I won’t be betrayed because of my relationship with the Sea God-sama, and I’ll also talk to the people on the Dark Elf Island about Ship Summoning, but that’s a different matter.
I would be happiest if I could get a mermaid maid to work on the Chris in a proper maid’s outfit, not just Saporabi, but if that happens, I won’t be able to repatriate the Chris.
I can have them stay in a port and wait, but if I want to change ships or use multiple ships in the open sea, I don’t want to lose access to one of the ship’s summoning slots. Even if they’re mermaids, they can’t just swim around and wait in the open sea, can they?
…I know it’s too late to say this now, but I’m starting to regret renting out the Castle.
My own luxury liner with lots of maids on board… a wish I hope to fulfill in due time.
“I’ll explain later when I show you the real thing, but there is a downside to taking a large group of people because of my unique skill.”
“Unique skill? Since Wataru-sama is an apostle of the Creator God-sama, we can’t let our selfishness interfere with your usual activities. I understand.”
This one easily agreed. I feel like if I had just told them that it would bother Creator God-sama, everything would have been solved. It’s hard for me to say it because I’m afraid I’ll be summoned to the heavenly realms and scolded.
“Then I look forward to working with you.”
“Thank you, Wataru-sama. Annemarie, since you will be in Wataru-sama’s care, you should thank him as well.”
“Yes! Thank you, Wataru-sama. I look forward to working with you.”
Her Majesty the Queen and Princess Annemarie with a big smile. I am the one who looks tired, for sure. I guess from the perspective of the people around me, the winner of the negotiations is obvious.
“Um, how long will it take you to prepare?”
I know it’s a bad move, but if it takes a long time to prepare, I might as well just pick them up later like Bella-san and the others.
“We started preparing when Wataru-sama told us about the plan, so if you give us a day, we’ll be fine.”
It seems that my bad attempts failed.
Probably thinking about transportation and us, even though she is a princess, she seems to come with minimal luggage.
The Dark Elf Island doesn’t have a lot of supplies yet either, so I should explain the Ship Summoning to them and let them know that I can spare the time to bring supplies.
Based on that, how much preparation time do you think we’ll need?
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When I explained the Ship Summoning while storing the rewarded treasures in the rubber boat, they said, “As expected from an apostle of the Creator God-sama!” My stock rose even higher.
As expected, the luggage was planned to be minimal, and Lea-san seemed overjoyed at the drastic relaxation of the luggage and personnel restrictions.
Still, if the preparations were to be completed in three days, they would be done by manpower.
Even the castle itself was busy inside and out with the restoration of the ocean current barrier, and with the addition of Princess Annemarie and the others preparing to leave, it was like a bee stinging the hive.
The number of attendants increased to 50 because we were traveling in a large ship, and one rubber boat per person was provided for personal belongings. Five rubber boats were provided for Princess Annemarie’s belongings.
A large amount of food for 50 people and souvenirs for the dark elves were also prepared, and more than 100 rubber boats were provided. The preparations were made so that people could live without doing anything for a while. It is amazing what a country can do from the ground up.
So when the preparations are made, and it’s time to leave… how is it that both Her Majesty the Queen and Princess Adalicia follow us to the sea?
Do they want to see the great ship? The whole country is busy, so it would be better to save such a thing for next time… Since they are going to see off the messenger of Creator God-sama and her daughter, it is only natural that we should be escorted to the sea? I see, so that’s why they’re following us.
After exchanging some words of encouragement, we decided to go out to sea in a fairly large group.
Considering the time it will take Her Majesty the Queen and the others to visit the Chris, I think the ship will leave port tomorrow. Well, while Her Majesty the Queen is here, I should negotiate with the Sea God-sama for the sacred treasure.
It would be better to receive the sacred treasure from Her Majesty the Queen so that there won’t be any strange misunderstandings, right?