Chapter 133

Chapter 133: Elven-style Reception

Soson-in-law-dono, what is your relationship with her?

I asked the prince, who got beaten by the little girl.

That Kachua didnt go easy on him.

She didnt care for an instant that the other party was a prince, she aimed straight at his face and released one full power magical punch.

Yes, father. That old hagI mean, Kachua-samais my master.

Fufufu, its all right to call me an old hag. In any case, after this, well have to take our time and talk.

Hmm? That magic power was quite the spectacle.

Yes. The black knights are making a fuss about letting them fight

Foster father, I would like to fight too!

It appears that this might turn out into something troublesome

Good, Ill take this course of action then.

If you want to fight, youll have to do it in orderIll do the selection tomorrow, so wait patiently until then.

I employed my magic power and intimidated them, so they finally quieted down.

Good, I can relax now.

We caused you trouble, Kachua-dono. Anyway, Ill rely on you to show me around.

What a magic power..No wonder the dragons obey you.

Kachua had a shocked expression on her face, but she wasnt one to talk.

She was rather scary; the 1stRank Royal Mage who was sent to welcome us, but beat the hell out of the prince, without any warning.

If they tell me that this is the elven-style of welcoming, all I can do is keep silent about it

First, you must be tired from your journey. I will guide you to your rooms, archduke Zest.

Yeah, thank you, Kachua-dono.

(Dad! This granny is strong, right!?)

Haha, through Totos eye she looks like a granny

A granny, huh?So she really is that old.

An old hag loli, huh?

Hohoho, spirit-samais such an enjoyable person.

No, no, shes still very young

Kachua, who was now leading us to our rooms, turned around and a vein popped out on her forehead.

Urm..Whats wrong with her?

Spirit-sama, people usually call me senior, butplease call me Kachua.

(Understood, Kachua!)

Hohohohoho

(Ahahahahaha)

Father-in-law, my master utterly despises the words old hag and granny. If youre careless and say those, gah.

Mars, whos an old hag?

Son-in-law-donogot blown away by magic spheres unleashed in a sequence all around his area.

Yeah, so this happens when you say it.

Son-in-law-dono, theres no fool in our empire who would utter such words to this beautiful young girl. It was a futile advice.

Mars-samaHow could you say that to this lovely and sweet person.

Hohoho, archduke Zest, youre so good at flattery. To call me a beautiful young girlI havent heard it in hundreds of years. Tsubaki-samais such an honest and great person too.

(Waa, Kachuas magic is so fast!)

Alongside this energetic group, I followed Kachua as we walked towards the castle.

It appears that the castle was not far away from the square we landed to.

It soon came into our sight, a white castle surrounded by trees.

However, you, archduke Zest, were the firstnot to make a scene after seeing our elven-style welcoming.

Inside the castle, as we advanced through a long corridor, Kachua murmured.

Only Toto, Tsubaki, the prince and I were following her now.

The black knights had to take care of the dragons relocation.

Elven-style? You mean that dangerous reception?

Hohoho, you say this even though you could have finished off that level of magic power it in an instant.

Her magic power slowly shook.

Is she going to challenge me?

I also employed my magic power and put myself on guard.

I never imagined that the archduke could react to my subtle magic power flowsIs the elves country already done for.?

She drew in her magic power and, dropping her shoulders, turned around to face me.

Right, archduke? We might not be a good match, butcould you endure to leave this old neck of mine attached?

What are you talking about, Kachua-dono? Did you think I want something like your neck?

The spot we stopped at was right in the middle of the corridor.

There were no rooms around, nor any person.

.It was the ideal place for a secret talk.

The current situation in our country was more or less caused by me. I didnt see through that prime ministers perseverance, so it all turned out this way.

Kachua wore a tragic expression on her face as she continued.

The king is already dead, the queen was seduced by the prime minister..But still, I cant just wait patiently for the empire to absorb my country. You want to use Mars as a puppet king and subdue our country, right? Please, dispose of this neck first!

Kachua-dono. I dont intend to do that. Again, the demons also left this matter in my care.

Kachua pressed her knees against the floor, but I helped her stand up.

Dont worry about it. Mars is my son-in-law. I wont interfere, nor object to his ruling. Also, I am planning to clean up the prime ministers faction, so, afterwards, Id like you to help him with his reign.

But, this way, the empire has nothing to win from this. Theres no way a country that doesnt have ulterior motives and cooperates based on good will actually exists.

Shes right. Since shes an old hag, she should already know about the sourness and sweetness of life.

She probably saw enough countries moving with filthy ulterior motives.

I am a stranger from a different world. I established my position in the empire, but I want to secure it. Theres the Pope in the Holy Country of Lilac. If Mars will reign over the elves country, that in itself is enough of a profit to me. I wont let the empire interfereEither way, they can easily and quickly erase this entire country. But the empire wont concern itself with its direct governance.

Kachua looked at me fixedly.

I guess shes confirming what I just said inside her head.

Is it the truth or is it a lie?..Or maybe shes confirming the merits and demerits.

What if the empire and the country of elves decide to work together temporarily?

While the Holy Country of Lilac pins down the country of elves, the empire will cease to exist. To begin with, ten dragons, the black knights, the war maidens and thekemonobitounits will engage in attacking them. And I will provide support, employing all my healing magic, you know? Do you think they have any chance of winning this?

I see..It has indeed logic to it. Mars, dont you have anything to tell me?

The discussion suddenly switched to Mars and he strengthened up his back.

His face taken aback, he let out a loud voice.

I forgot!! The country of elves is in good health, master-sama!!

He placed one hand on his chest and declared.

But, after she heard it, Kachuas expression became demonic.

You stupid disciple!! I told you that in case they become our allies you should use this signal to inform me! You absolute idiot! Thanks to you, I was almost ready to die!

It appears that they had an arrangement to use a coded signal in case that the empire decided to work together with them.

And because he didnt use the signal, she thought that we were their enemies..

Tsubaki, are you really all right with this piece of junk?

Father, Im starting to feel a bit uneasy.

(Dad! The snapping sound just now, did something break?)

On the corridor, the screams of my stupid son-in-law resounded indefinitely

Ah, hes burning this time