The next day after Mira-chan’s attack.
The alarm on my smartphone woke me up and I got ready to leave the inn early.
It was still dark as the sun was just starting to rise, and there were few signs of people on the street.
When approaching the wall dividing the commoner and noble district, I used teleportation to cross the wall.
Once inside, I waited near the luxury inn before using teleport again.
「 No signs of anyone entering the room 」
I pulled the hair I pinned to the door and blew it off.
Last night, after Mira-chan sucked me off, I returned to my room at the commoner district after resting.
I didn’t sense any hostility from the manager of the inn, but I was still cautious.
I don’t want to get attacked while in sleep.
They could’ve come in through the window instead of the door.
The wooden window has a screen, so that would be destroyed if they come in from the outside.
But you know, if they have some tool, that’s also possible to open it.
Well, it’s too early to leave the room so let’s pass the time by playing games again.
He said that he was sending someone right in the morning, so I have to stay at the inn.
At that time, I checked if I could use another short-range teleport, and as expected, the cooldown time is short.
I used to have a 30-minute cooldown, but now it’s half of what it used to be.
No doubt, the effect has increased skill value.
I had the chance to use it in a row since it went to level 2, but I never noticed it.
I noticed it last night when I used teleport again to get over the city after escaping the luxury inn.
When I tried to use it again to see how much further I can go, I’m surprised that it still worked even though it should’ve taken longer.
I’m sure that the time for long distances and short distances will get reduced further once my skill reaches level three.
With that in mind, I enjoyed rice farming and action on a portable game console.
The God here is also a bossy tiny…
After playing for hours, I got hungry.
I put away the console at a convenient time and went to have breakfast.
When I left the room and went downstairs, the manager was already in action.
He was here last night. How many hours does he work for?
I took a seat in what you might call a lounge instead of a dining room, asked for breakfast, and was served with bread and grilled herbs.
Hmm. This tastes like rabbit.
It’s delicious.
It’s my first time eating in this world, but I’ve had others many times already so I’m used to it.
As I was enjoying the hearty breakfast, the manager approached me.
「 The man I sent off earlier has just returned. There will be a knight coming to pick you up, please wait for them 」
Ooh, they’re coming.
That’s a fast response.
Well, it’s better than waiting for longer.
Not knowing how much more time is left, I hurry and ate the rest and drink some water.
Then, after a few minutes.
As I waited while sipping a wine glass that made me ask why they serve them in the morning, a knight appeared, whom I might’ve seen before but my memory was a little hazy.
I stood up and bowed lightly.
「 It’s been a while. I’m sorry that you had to come all the way here 」
「 No, it’s not a problem. You seem ready so let’s get to the castle right away 」
The knight urged us to leave the inn without saying hello or anything.
Once outside, I walked a little after him and went to the castle.
It was the same before, but we’re going on foot.
「 Uhm, while we’re on our way, is the prime minister willing to meet? 」
「 Yes, the prime minister wants to meet you personally. It’s unusual for him to see people without knowing what business they have 」
「 Is it that rare? 」
「 Yes, he’s visited by many people, from the highest to lowest ranks of nobility, but only a few get to meet him in person. When I told him that you want to meet, he immediately agreed to my surprise 」
「 I see. That’s great 」
Did he like the watch I sold him?
Or is there some other reason?
Well, who knows.
「 Speaking of which, how were the guys who came here with me? 」
「 The heroes are building up their strength for the salvation of our nation. You must’ve heard about the large demon invasion in the east the other day? 」
「 Yes, I heard rumors. That means that they’ve left the castle by now? 」
「 About that… Maybe you ask the Prime Minister that instead? 」
Oh, there’s something…
By the time we finished our conversation, the castle was in front of us.
Once again, this looks like a castle for importance than a castle for fighting.
My shallow knowledge of the warring states led me to believe that the buildings were more intricate to keep the enemy out.
It looks simple once you pass through the gate, you might reach the destination, the center of the city in a straight line.
That said, a castle is a castle.
Also, it’s the main castle of a major power, so it’s large and robust.
This castle functions just perfectly.
If enemies reach this far, then it’s already a loss.
They’ll enter through the main gate and get inside the building right away.
The first half of the building is a rugged facility for soldiers, but after passing through a few doors, the interior changes, and became something like a castle where nobles live.
I remember seeing it when I went through this place before, but it feels like a backdoor when it switches like that.
A little further from there and we stopped in front of a room.
He speaks with the soldier waiting in front and then the door opened.
Stepping inside, I find a room that seems like a large study, with magnificent wooden desks standing sturdy, and the room’s owner sitting on the chair.
I entered the room with the knight, headed to the desk, and bowed my head.
「 It has been a while 」
「 Indeed. It has been a while. Err. 」
「 It’s Kotori, sir, 」
「 Ah yes, Kotori-dono. It’s great to see you alive 」
What do you mean by that?
You even forgot my name.
Well, I don’t even know your name.
I hear him clap his hands hearing my name and he stopped checking the papers he was working on and stared at me.
I can clearly see the watch I sold to him securely held on his wrist.
I’m happy that he takes care of it.
「 You look different. It seems that you indeed went adventuring 」
「 You knew? I’m only mimicking others 」
「 Hmm, I didn’t know you could make such an aura of strength. Did you gain something? 」
What do you mean by that?
Don’t look at me with so much doubt
「 I don’t see that much change in myself however 」
「 Not at all, compared to when we first met, you seem like a different person now Kotori-dono, could it be… 」
Hey, don’t do that.
Did he figure out about my teleport?
I swallowed my saliva, then the prime minister continued, taking that as the cue.
「 Did you learn the secrets of Adicilton? 」
「 Huh? Oh, Adicilton house’s teachings? Yes, I learn from harsh lessons and the guts to not get in trouble as an adventurer… Does it also mean that you knew that I bought her as a slave? 」
「 That’s nothing. There was a lot of excitement that she would become the beautiful woman that everyone would want in a few years. Well, they also fear the Adiciltons, and so they didn’t make a move on her. Of course, I’d know who got her 」
What else does he know? I’m a little scared
But, by the looks of it, he’s not interested in whatever I’m doing.