Chapter 54
Chapter 54: Because It’s Important
A chair was prepared once again in front of the Prince who had stood up . He sat down onto the chair and began talking, “Then I’ll talk about the situation . ” I wonder if we won’t get chairs .
“Chair pweashe . ”
The room went silent . Mill said casually, “Lei, do you want me to hold you?” But I refused, “Nu, eberywon shith . Chair . ”
The room fell silent again . The mayor pinched between his brows and sighed deeply, “Your Highness Hubert . I’m sorry, but can we move to the conference room?”
“… Okay . ” He’s probably irritated . The Prince replied with no objections after a moment of silence . The mayor quickly gave instructions to his servants, and another room was prepared .
It was a small conference room with two tables that were big enough to seat six people and in the front was a table with several chairs . That’s probably for the side who will do the talking .
The servants quickly searched for something and brought a chair which looked like something that Amy had used when she was smaller . The Prince and his two attendants raised an eyebrow and looked at the chair, but I can’t concentrate on this important discussion if I were sitting on someone’s lap . I was thankful that they were considerate .
The chair was placed next to Alistair, and we both sat down on our chairs . Then the Prince asked sarcastically, “The chairs have been prepared, can I start talking now?” We nodded solemnly .
“Now then, do you know about the barrier box that produces a barrier big enough to cover a town?”
“I’ve heard of it . But that’s like a legend, right?” Bart answered . The Prince acts like a prince and is a bit arrogant, but the mayor and Bart only spoke a bit more politely . It doesn’t feel like they’re talking to a VIP .
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Looking closely, Bart and the Prince almost look around the same age . In a manner of speaking, the difference is that if the Prince were a civil official, then Bart would be a naval officer . Interesting . My legs sway while I was sitting on the little chair . My legs are swinging .
“Lei . ”
“Ai . ”
I was surprised by Alistair’s quiet rebuke . Oh no, dammit . I was dragged along by my small infant body and mind .
“It’s not a legend . It exists in the capital, and we’ve confirmed that many towns have one upon closer inspection . Trentforce is a special town because it exists within the barrier, and the kingdom understands that you have small barrier boxes here in case of emergencies . ”
The mayor nodded . Apparently, this isn’t a secret .
“But making barrier boxes large enough to cover a town requires a special technique and the magic stones required for them to work are massive . To begin with, we don’t even know if those stones would be filled even if we got every magic user in town to channel their magic into it . That’s why even if they do exist, they are called legends . ”
So that’s how it is . I made a surprised look . At any rate, my small stomach is hungry . Is it nearly snack time? I might have looked restless .
“Lei . ”
“Ai . ”
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The mayor called a servant and gave him some kind of instructions after he heard Alistair’s rebuke . The servant nodded and left the room . The Prince’s eyes might have turned a little colder . I made it so I wouldn’t meet his gaze .
“But my older brother Albert was born with a lot of magic power . I don’t have as much as my brother, but I also have a remarkable amount of magic power because of my Wester lineage,” he said a bit proudly .
“Also, magic users gather in the fief capital . We’ve managed to secure 60%, no 80% of the magic needed for the stone . ”
“So it’s not a legend . ”
“It’s almost feasible . ”
The room got noisy . It could probably be called a dream if they could activate the barrier box, which is called a legend . Then, a knock sounded at the door .
“Come in . ” A servant came in, pushing a wagon when he heard the mayor’s voice . On the wagon there was tea, meat sandwiches and sweets .
My legs swayed and hit the table with a bang .
“Lei . ”
“Ai . ”
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I was crying just a while ago, and now I’ve regressed to being an infant . I focused, put my hands next to each other on the table and also behaved . When I got tea and a plate of snacks, I properly said, “Thhanwsh . ”
“Pfft . ”
“Kyaro…”
“Sorry . Couldn’t help it . ”
Don’t I properly say thanks every day? I grabbed the sandwich and chewed it in my mouth . For some reason, everyone was focused on me .
“Well, whatever . It doesn’t matter what you say to babies . ” Everyone relaxed at what the Prince had said . Everyone started eating and drinking when the Prince held his cup . I also chewed as I thought . Oh my gawd, weren’t women the first to eat in high-class places in my previous life? Was that in a story? I’m the only woman here, so it should be fine for me to start eating first . *CHEW CHEW*
“It would take forever if we wait for the baby to finish, so I’ll keep going,” The Prince, who was drinking his tea, said . *CHEW CHEW*
“Tsk . Don’t act up . ”
The Prince looked at me and frowned a little before combing his bangs back . Well, he is a bit handsome, so it’s not like his gesture wasn’t cool . But nobles shouldn’t click their tongues . *CHEW CHEW*
“And the last 20% is Alistair Lisburn . ”
“I’m just Alistair . ”
“Your summery-blue eyes prove that you have magic . ”
Alistair glared at the Prince . But the Prince continued calmly, “You can probably choose to return to Kingdom . But as long as you live in Wester, you should do your best for the people . ”
Alistair was at a loss for words . He didn’t want to leave Lentforce . But, if he was told that he had to do it because he lived here, then- .
“And I don’t think she would be of any use as she is now, but I was told to bring the violet kid along if she was here . I don’t think she would be of any use . ”
But it’s important? Don’t say I won’t be of use two times! But well, I wouldn’t be useful . I received the sweets next . *CHEW CHEW*
“Lei’s still only a year old!” Alistair stood up and said .
“I didn’t say that I would use her straight away if she comes with you, Alistair . And there’s an advantage to taking her . ”
Advantage . I stopped eating sweets .
“A baby with violet eyes and a child with summery-blue eyes in Wester . We’ve sent a messenger off to ask for the dispatch of the Four Marquises because we have summoned these children to the capital . ”
The sweets dropped out of my hands . Father might already know about me . He might come to pick me up if I go to the fief capital . I might be able to go back to where father is .