Chapter 81 – On The Merchant Ship of The Empire’s Nobleman’s Daughter
We walked along the beach and headed for the cliff where the merchant ship was anchored. We thought we would go and say hello to Strelka first. And negotiate…
We will ask Strelka to take us by boat and head to the Elven Country, Borodin. If we can acquire knowledge and skills related to agriculture and various other things over there, it will be beneficial for this island.
But it might not be that simple.
She is the daughter of a nobleman, with her father being Count Gernsheim of the Dvorak Empire. In other words, the Count’s daughter. Considering her homeland, this negotiation will be tough. But I thought Strelka would understand if I talked to her, and it was worth negotiating.
“Over there, Eduardo. I think you’ve met her before, but there is a girl named Strelka on that merchant ship. Recently, she has been helping us with supplies.”
“Yes, we haven’t exchanged words, but I know of Strelka-sama.”
“You know her, huh.”
“I have met her several times at the request of Count Gernsheim for the defense of the territory.”
“Really? Please tell me more.”
As I listened to the story, it seemed that one of the small countries among the twenty countries of the “Allied Nation Nielsen” occasionally causes trouble over territorial rights. Come to think of it, the Dvorak Empire and the Neilson Alliance often go to war.
That’s why the Leopold Knights were constantly going on expeditions. Both in the past and now, small skirmishes and large-scale wars have not ceased. Considering such circumstances, our island cannot remain unaffected.
“――That’s why I didn’t expect to meet you here on this island. Strelka-sama is a world-class summoner who has a contract with a great spirit.”
In other words, even from the point of view of this great sage, Eduardo, this girl named Strelka is incredibly skilled. Indeed, that Great Spirit had amazing power.
We arrived at the cliff and walked across the bridge, or rather, the “plank” I had made before. This made it possible to travel to and from the island.
“Hey, Strelka! We’re here!”
When I called out loudly, there was a loud noise from inside the ship. It seemed like they were in a hurry.
“C-Could it be… Rasty-sama!?”
“Yeah, it’s me. But why can I only hear your voice?”
For some reason, Strelka didn’t show herself from inside the ship. The reason became clear immediately.
“I-I’m sorry. I was sleeping until now… and, um, I’m still naked.”
“N-Naked!?”
“Actually, I’m the type who can’t sleep unless I’m naked. Please wait a moment while I change clothes.”
Surprising or rather, how should I put it… a so-called nudist, I guess? I can’t see it, but I’m not calm. As I fidgeted, Eduardo calmly pressed her temple with her fingers. What kind of ritual is that?
“What’s wrong, Eduardo?”
“――This is a special ability called ‘Soul Whisper’.”
“Huh… Soul Whisper?”
She explained the nature of the power to me.
[Soul Whisper] [Lv.5]
[Support Skill]
[Effect]
Allows “communication” with a distant person through the mind. Conversation time is unlimited. At max level 5, it becomes impossible to intercept and nullifies eavesdropping skills.
This great sage keeps teaching me skills one after another. Can she really just casually reveal such secrets? Putting aside that question, it seems like telepathy or something similar.
“I was talking to a friend in the Dvorak Empire. It seems that there are some unsettling movements within the empire.”
“Has something happened?”
“Not yet, but please leave the information gathering to me.”
“That’s a relief. We can’t get any information from the other side of the empire, so I can only rely on you, Eduardo.”
As I gaze at her, Eduardo nodded her head and seemed a little happy. Oh, cute. As I was feeling a little fluttered, Strelka finally appeared.
“I’m sorry to have kept you waiting, Rasty-sama… Oh, and, huh? The one with lime-green hair that reminds me of the grassland over there… Ah, no way.”
She elegantly covered her mouth and her eyes widen.
“This is Eduardo, the Vice Commander of the Leopold Knights.”
“It’s been a while, Eduardo-kyo1 In Japanese, the honorific “卿” (kyō) is traditionally used to address individuals of high social standing, regardless of their gender. It can be used for both males and females, same with -san and -sama..”
“Because I was in a hurry last time, I couldn’t talk much, but I look forward to working with you from now on.”
“Y-Yes… or rather, Rasty-sama, who has Eduardo-kyo as a companion, is amazing. As expected of the third prince!”
She gazes at me with admiration.
But well, I’m already a “former”.
――Now then, let’s begin the negotiations.
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