Santairiku Eiyuuki

"Well... Nice to meet you Nia"

"Yeah, let me handle it. I've lived here ever since I was born."

A month passed since Cecilia came to Nova Remulia.

The wounds healed well enough, and the lost health came back with a daily meal...

Nia is going to show us Nova Lemuria.

"Um, that's not weird, is it? This."

"Yeah, I think you look great."

Nia praised Cecilia for her clothes.

Cecilia wears a very simple white piece.

Because if you walk in your usual princess witch (Medium) clothes, you'll make a fuss.

Fortunately, Cecilia has yet to be remembered by the inhabitants of Nova Remulia.

"By the way... is Nia good?

"Yeah, what?

"The... the horns, the tails"

Cecilia asked after flickering her gaze at the corners and tails of the near.

Near in Cecilia's memory always seemed anxious to dwell, always hiding corners and tails.

But now he doesn't even wear a hat and exposes the horns flat.

And he was dripping his tail from under his miniskirt.

"Oh, do you care? If you don't like Cecilia, I'll hide it."

"No way! Another mean thing like that..."

"It's a joke, a joke. You cared about me, didn't you? Don't worry. Because I'm fine."

Nia laughed at Cecilia.

Cecilia turned her eyes round.

I'm always amazed at the growth of my best friend while I'm away.

"You've changed."

"That's Cecilia, too. Look, let's go."

"Yes!"

Cecilia and Nia walked out holding hands.

The first thing the two headed for was the museum.

Regardless of the royal property, it is decorated with numerous ornaments and paintings that the nobles have collected.

Artwork is protected by a thick glass case and iron plaid with reinforced magic hanging on it.

Access is subject to high admission fees, identity restrictions, and thorough luggage inspections.

"Wow... that's amazing. It's a big ruby."

"This belongs to the Imperial Family. Cindilla's merchant gave it to me."

Nia explains to Cecilia, one by one, the origin of the works of art.

Each time Cecilia hammered and praised Nia.

"Nia knows things, doesn't she? It's amazing!"

"Not so much."

Actually, I went to the museum many times to pack it for this day and desperately looked it up in a book, but that's a secret.

Only before Cecilia was Nia who really wanted to show her how cool and dependable she was.

"But Nia has become much better at Lemurian, too. I'm surprised."

"Ha ha... I didn't even speak Christian back in the day"

Nia laughed bitterly.

In the past, Cecilia used to speak Christian to match Nia.

Cecilia was listening seriously without laughing at Nia's admirable Christian language.

Now Nia speaks Lemurian to match Cecilia.

"With that said, Cecilia's mother tongue is good in Lemurian, right?

"Yeah, I am. The official language of the Archbishop of Lemuria is Lemurian. One step out of the city of Lemuria, it's the world of Edernese."

Although Edernese is not the dominant language at all because there are still a large number of Lemurian speakers in the territory of the former Western Lemurian Empire.

Lemurian is the official language, at least among the upper classes of Western Lemuria.

"Cecilia, do you speak any Mandarin?

"Is that me? Uh... right. You can speak Lemurian, Christian and Edernese without any problems. Chelda, Tretum, and Fullering feel like a word."

"Oh... that's boulder Cecilia. I'm still only in Lemurian and Christian. Now I'm learning Farse."

Remember the degree of language of the largest virtual enemy country.

That's what Elquille and Lucanos told me, and Nia was putting her energy into mastering Farse.

But Christian Lemurian and Farse have different language systems.

The former is a language founded in the world of the sea, the latter in the world of the desert.

I was distressed by my mastery.

"Is that Farse? I'd like to be able to talk to you, too. Would you introduce me to a teacher if I asked Master Elquille?

"... it's a holy fire language, is it good?

"Isn't it inconvenient if you can't speak Farsi to teach Mesianism to Holy Fire people"

"Or so it is."

Both Cecilia and Nia have the same motive.

Learn the language of your enemies and deepen your understanding of them.

Most Cecilia would not consider it an 'enemy'.

For her, it is the object of salvation.

Okay, then you two head to the harbor.

This port of Nova Lemuria, arguably the largest port in the world, had become one of Nova Lemuria's leading tourist destinations thanks to Erkür's construction of a sewage treatment plant to solve the stench.

"Wow! You have a lot of ships. And it smells like tide."

"That funny?

"Nia may be used to seeing it all the time, but I've never seen so many ships, and I rarely see the ocean. It's about a few visits to the city of Ederna."

Cecilia said pleasantly.

I don't understand Nia, who was born and raised in Nova Lemuria.

"It's time for lunch, and let's have dinner. Because I have a specialty I want Cecilia to eat."

"A specialty, is it?

Cecilia is taken to the pier by Nia.

There were a lot of stalls lined up there.

"Something smells like fish to cook..."

"That's right, then. Everyone's baking mackerel in these stalls."

"Saba, is it?

Cecilia tilted her neck.

Regardless, I know Cecilia as well as Saba and I have eaten them.

But when Saba is said to be a specialty, he can't pin it.

Because it's a port town, seafood is a specialty, if they say so... Cecilia didn't know if it was enough to go out of her way to say "I want to feed you".

"Dad, as I said before, I brought friends."

Nia spoke to one of the stall owners standing in line.

The shopkeeper gives a gentle compliment.

"This is Nia. The kid behind it is my friend Cecilia? You're cute."

"Thanks for this..."

Cecilia thanked him.

Apparently this shopkeeper has no sense of discrimination against the Demons (Nightmare).

"Two."

"Yes, sir."

The shopkeeper, who received the money from Nia, took out the elongated bread divided in half and put a few onions and lettuce on there.

And sprinkle lemon juice on the mold that was cooked on the iron plate, and put that mold on the bread.

Finally, the olive oil dressed the base and pinched it with the other half of the bread.

I wrapped it in anesthesia and handed it to Cecilia.

Even while Cecilia is baffled, the store owner finishes making Nia's share.

"This... what is it?

"Sabbathando. It's Nova Remulia's specialty. I eat regularly, too. Tastes different from store to store, but this one is the best."

That being said, Nia pulled Cecilia's hand and guided her a little further away.

Eating in front of the store is because it annoys boulders.

"Well, let's eat"

"Um... don't you have a place to sit or something?

"You're going to stand and eat. Looking at the ocean."

"Stand up!

When Cecilia was surprised, she stuck to Sabathand so that Nia could set an example.

Cecilia also apprentices it and eats it by surprise.

I'm new to sandwiches, and I'm new to standing and eating.

"What do you say?"

"It's delicious... bread and mackerel, they fit. The dressing and lemon acidity are exquisite. The vegetables are shaky and delicious."

"I'm glad you like it"

The two of you will be finished eating in no time.

One sandwich is too little for two eaters.

"I have another specialty. Let's go."

"Yes, I expect"

Nia takes Cecilia walking through the city.

Nia stopped in front of one stall.

"Is this... meat? It's a lot bigger."

"I'm layering sheepmeat. Point the overlaid meat at the metal bars and burn them on fire while spinning. So, I cut it off with a knife from where it burned. That kind of food."

Nia explained to Cecilia, showing two fingers before giving the money to the shopkeeper.

The other party would be the Demon Clan (Nightmare), but the customer seemed to be good at everything, and the shopkeeper unfathomably handed Nia the finished dish.

Nia hands one to Cecilia.

"A dish called Guillopita. A dish dressed with just now meat and vegetables pinched in a round bread. This is delicious."

That's what Nia said and stuck around in front of Cecilia to show it.

Cecilia confirms her surroundings as kyorokyo and reluctantly puts the guillopita in her mouth.

"It's delicious. The meat is fragrant and good."

"You can take vegetables, and it's good for your health."

Now, after eating something soggy and greasy, I want something cold and sweet.

So Nia invited Cecilia to dessert.

"Now what?

"Now it's funny. Cecilia ordered it."

Nia pressed Cecilia's back.

Sweet smell tickles Cecilia's nasal cavity.

"Ice cream, huh?

"Yeah, I am. Can I have one, please?

Cecilia gave her money and ordered one ice cream.

The store owner stretched the ice cream up with a stick.

"Wow!"

Cecilia turned her eyes round.

For the ice cream in the knowledge of Cecilia does not stretch.

The owner puts the ice cream on the cone and hands it to Cecilia with it on the stick.

"Thank you...... that?

The corn disappears from Cecilia's hands all the time.

Because the moment Cecilia gripped the cone, the shopkeeper spun the stick and let it escape its palm.

"Oh, that... I can't grab it"

Cecilia tries again and again to catch him even if she is mean, but every time she fails.

Store owners who cared more about Cecilia's reaction will continue to perform even more.

Nevertheless, however novel and interesting the performance is......

I get tired of being too persistent.

Cecilia got tired of being too persistent along the way.

And when I was completely tired, the store owner gave me a light ice cream to see if I was satisfied.

"What is it, that..."

"For once it's a specialty, so is that one"

"Why are you disrespecting God for playing with food?"

"You were enjoying Cecilia along the way. Well, I'll get one, too. Maybe it'll be a long time, and Cecilia should eat first."

Cecilia dropped Nia off and then put her mouth on the ice cream.

The unexpected taste was normal.

After finishing the ice cream, the two watched the city stained with sunset from the high ground.

Homes made of marble shine in gold.

"Nova Remulia is a big city, isn't it? It's very different from the city of Lemuria, which I've missed."

"Well, your Majesty the Emperor."

"... the city of Lemuria is also the lap of a princess witch (Medium)."

Cecilia sighed.

Nia regretted that she should have chosen the words.

"Um... Cecilia?

"It's fine. In fact, the princess witch (Medium) has no power. I have no authority. I have no power. I am the leader of the Holy World and the leader of the world is Master Elquille. Still, Master Erkühl is amazing. I thought I'd see this city and make it. Both the city of Lemuria and the city of Ederna are overflowing with floaters and orphans. And dirty with dirt. But there aren't many people in this city like that, and it's very clean. That's amazing, Master Erkühl."

Cecilia's cheeks were a little red like that.

It will never be just the act of the sunset.

"Cecilia..."

Nia asked slightly reluctantly.

"What do you think of His Majesty?

"I like it."

"Is that, uh... as a human?

"As a human being, as a man."

Cecilia said lightly.

And I turned back to Nia and bowed my head.

"I didn't mention to you about your correspondence with Master Erkühl, maybe because I was jealous of you then. I didn't get to sort out my feelings then either, to the extent that I somehow didn't like it...... now I can say it's clear. I liked Master Erkühl and was jealous of you. Excuse me."

"Yes, no... well, that was me, too, or it was my fault"

Nia waved her hands and told Cecilia not to apologize.

Once again, the story returns to Elquille.

"Cecilia wants to marry His Majesty? Have you ever married a princess witch (Medium) before?

"Right, I was there. But it's good now."

"Why?"

'Cause I'm not going to be Master Erkühl's puppet.'

Cecilia said clearly.

"I like Master Erkühl as a man. As a politician and military, I also respect you as a culturalist. But he's an emperor and I'm a princess witch (Medium). I'm not going to be that puppet, I'm not going to be a minister. This is my responsibility as a princess witch (Medium)."

"Don't you have to think that hard?

"Is it difficult…? Well, personally, I'd like you to admit to Erkühr that I would like him to say," Oh, my God. "

Cecilia laughed like a prank.

But I will soon return to my serious expression.

"I'm sure I am now considered a puppet of Master Erkühl. And if I am now in a relationship with Master Erkühl and a man and a woman, I will no doubt be humbled. That means the loss of authority of the princess witch (Medium). You can't let me paint mud on the history and authority of Mesianism that has been piled up by the historical princess witch (Medium). Besides, the loss of princess witch (Medium) authority means the loss of emperor power. Master Erkühr doesn't seem to be omnipresent either. That guy has a verse that underestimates the authority of the princess witch (Medium). Master Erkühr is holding the country back with the power of bureaucracy and standing armies, and that power is indeed powerful. But... that doesn't bring the country together. The authority of the princess witch (Medium) is essential to world order. That one is too good. That's why I don't see it. Why the Lemurian Empire has nationalized Mesianism, why it has used the authority of the princess witch (Medium), and why the emperor of history has continued to protect it."

Cecilia reaches out to the slightly thin moon.

"Emperor power is the moon, princess witch (Medium) right is the sun... I wouldn't say anything disgusting. But at the same time, Emperor Power is the Sun, and Princess Witch (Medium) Rights is not the Moon. You're mistaken that you're the sun. Well that's fascinating, and I like it... but that's not what I'm talking about. We should not be in a relationship where one or the other illuminates the other, but a being that illuminates and enhances each other with light. It has to be. So let's be clear what I thought was wrong."

Cecilia said so, laughing at Nia.

"Sorry, that's a long story"

"Yeah, I'm the first one to shake the subject..."

Nia said so and shook her head to the side.

Cecilia turned her back on the city curly and looked back to Nia.

"It's time, and should we go home? Thank you for today. It was fun....... I will show Master Erkühl the waste of the estate in the near future, so please enjoy. Master Lunarier is ready, so I can do it. No, I'll do more than that to show you."

That's what Cecilia started walking.

Nia stares at Cecilia's back.

The back felt a long way off.