Return of the Former Hero Chapter 49

49. Former hero・meeting with the viscount

We have arrived.
At the Cordato territory.

I’m half depressed.
And half looking forward to it.

Depress is of course, because I have to settle it with the marquis.
Antic.i.p.ation is because I can see Pig-frog-kun in particular.

Somehow, there seems to be a school where the aristocrats gather in the town of Iris under the direct control of Cordato territory.

Since Rithina has something like a private tutor group under the direct supervision of the royal family, it looks like she didn’t attend it, but there seems to be many that goes to the school for several years for the sake of expanding their network for the case of aristocrats.

Because I did not pa.s.s through junior high school, I honestly think that my head is bad. (TN: not smart)
I only take pride in my combat experience of not being defeated by anybody.

That said, I do not intend to go to school now though.
Although I have Sharon teaching me, I am still unable to read and write decently.

Then, what am I looking forward to?

It’s the uniform.

The sound of uniform. I think it’s good. Gym clothing.
Well, although I think there isn’t bloomer or such things, it’s enough that I want to go and see it. I definitely want to do that.

Hmm, which should I give priority to then?

Do I postpone an unpleasant event and go visit the school?
Or should I fully enjoy myself after cutting off the anxiety?

While worrying about it seriously, I was called by Rithina.

“Ah. Haruto-kun.
Over there, are those students of the aforementioned school?
Look, they are wearing the said uniform.”

What?
If that’s the case, an answer appeared before me?

I turn my head quickly to the direction Rithina pointed out.

…….

W, W, What is that?
Uniform?

It’s a boy that is wearing a pitch black robe.
There is no design characteristics, and it’s just a normal robe.

It resembles a teruterubozu. (TN: j.a.panese weather doll)

“Eh? Is that a uniform?
Worn under that robe?”

I verify it while putting in hope.

“Under? Is it underneath? Isn’t it plain clothes underneath?”

A cruel response.

Yeah〜……

Are you serious? A disappointment is also something good.
Although I had hope that it would be more fluffy and frilly.

I became heart broken.
What a situation.

The weight of my feeling is heavy.
I am crushed with full force.
There is no G.o.d, is such a thing huh.

“O, Oh? Ermm…… Aah, that’s right.”

Looking at me who became excessively depressed with the uniform, Rithina seem to reach some kind of understanding.

Would anyone understand?

“Hey, Haruto-kun. Please cheer up.
Aren’t we staying in a inn in town today?
Therefore, wouldn’t you be able to do various things tonight?”

Rithina’s method of encouragement is frank.
The princess a.s.sociates with the world is such a thing. (TN: Being able to communicate and relate to various type of people, having good interpersonal skills)

While we were traveling, I certainly held myself back on Clato.

Because there were no lodgings in the villages we stopped by along the way, I controlled myself there too.
In other worlds, I have not done it for this past week.

“Besides, look. I understand you know?
Having gotten some maid uniforms made for us to use secretly in the palace, and bringing various things along quietly from the bas.e.m.e.nt.”

What……?

Apart from the maid uniform, why do you know about me pilfering tools of the bas.e.m.e.nt?

Even though those are kept in my backpack, and treated as my personal belonging that must never be touched.

Ah!

This fellow did say that she could see the thoughts of people.

From her declaration, didn’t she say that she couldn’t know precisely all the time?
I cannot be careless!

It’s frightening that my thoughts are regularly leaked.
As a result of that, did you do an erotic invitation frankly!

With the expectation that I usually have nothing but erotic delusion!?

As an experiment, I gaze at Rithina’s breast.
And, I nurse a delusion within the limits of my thoughts.

Fuhaha!
How is it?

If my thoughts are seen, will a frightening and indecent thing be seen?

“Haruto is thinking of something terrrrrrrrribly perverted!
Rithina-sama, you should get away!”

Shocking. I am seen through by Sharon.

Why!?
Is Sharon cursed too!?

“Probably, I think anyone who sees it can understand.”

Leaving with those words, Rithina and Sharon return to their original position.
And with the matter of me being lecherous, everyone got gave their own thoughts.

W, What is it?
It’s really embarra.s.sing.

And after arguing back and forth like that, we finally reached the house of the marquis in question,

Although it’s not to the degree of the royal palace, it’s a fairly magnificent building.

That reminds me, how distinguished is a marquis?

Was it the top most?

Well, I do not know.
Would it be better if I check it out?

No, isn’t it a house where a princess cla.s.s might get married into.
It is fine with considerably great?

A beautiful garden spreads out in the gate.
Each flower is carefully arranged, the surrounding is in splendid harmony −−

“Haruto! What are you doing? Let’s go quickly.”

d.a.m.n.

My heartfelt escapism was smashed by Sharon.

The time to give up is beyond bad.

……It can’t be helped. Let’s prepare myself for the worst.
Isn’t it refres.h.i.+ng to finish this quickly?

Entering the residence, the letter from the king is pa.s.sed to the reception.

For the time being, the situation of us coming should have arrived with the notification of the dispatched messenger.
Our purpose isn’t revealed.

We are shown to the guest room immediately.

As expected of a princess accompanying.

With admirable tact, the correspondence was without a blunder.

After waiting in the guest room for a while.
A man came along.

“Hey hey, her highness princess Rithina.
To come all the way over, I am honored.”

Haa!?

I understood at once glance.
This fellow is pig-frog kun.

His way of speaking extremely informal.
However, the tone is emphasized one by one.

And above all, that appearance.
The appearance that cause Rithina to call him Pig-frog, and the king did not blame her at all.

His swelling stomach is bulging like a balloon.
His cheeks are similar to a squirrel holding something.
Similar to a pop-eyed goldfish, his round eyes are protruding out.
And that nose that is smashed like a pig.
Damp skin.
Was it the result of maintenance of his attendant? His hair is frighteningly silky.

W, What is this guy?
I thought if he was a chimera.

c.r.a.p.
The feelings of Rithina has been understood very much.

This fellow is bad.

Even I feel like running away at all costs.
Is this fellow the marquis?

“It’s been a while. Viscount Cordato.”

Rithina gave her greeting.
But she doesn’t direct her line of sight at all.

Is it even unpleasant to put him in your sight?
In that case, he is somewhat pitiful.

Wait, Viscount?
Isn’t he the marquis?

N? What is this situation?
I do not understand well.

I should have listened properly.

“Calling me Viscount Cordato and such is standing on the formality.
Please call me Deal.”

Deal?
Is it the name of Pig-frog kun?

However, as I do not care about memorizing it, Pig-frog kun would be fine.

While saying so, Pig-frog kun approaches Rithina rapidly.
It’s totally the feeling of a future husband.

Rithina doesn’t run away still?

Nearer and nearer and nearer.
He seems to have the impetus to embrace her like that if I leave them alone.
Wait wait wait, I will not allow such a thing.

My impression is reversed.

This fellow is not pitiful.
If the story is not arranged properly, it’s a troublesome type of guy who will become a stalker.

For a moment, I recalled the things I have done in the palace, but I ignore my own shortcomings.
If the other party dislikes it, I can sympathize. He should be!

“Errr, Viscount Cordato sama.”

Actually, I was going to leave the correspondence to Rithina and remain silent until it’s the stage to talk with the marquis, but I do not like Pig-frog kun near Rithina.
So, I spoke.

Pig-frog turns to face my direction, and observes me critically with his goggled eyes.
The temperature dropped due to that sticky gaze.
It’s like this with me who is a male.
If he turns towards a female, he would probably not endure it.

“N? Nnnn……?
What are you? An attendant? The likes of a lowly attendant, interfering with the conversation of her highness princess Rithina and me, what is it?”

Uwaaa, I feel irritated.
That’s right, I remember.

Even in Andalugia, there were a lot of aristocrats that made me want to wince.
In particular, there was such a feeling for the royal family.
Anyway, I was look down upon.

Well, it’s like this too as a result of being raised as a aristocrat above people since birth?

Thinking about it, the royalty of Millis kingdom, and Rithina or the king-sama are people who are able to do so huh.

“Today, her highness princess has come to talk to marquis-sama.
Will the marquis be coming?”

If Pig-frog is the viscount, is there a separate marquis?
Probably, the parent of Pig-frog?

“Nnnn……?
Aah, it’s so.
Nn. Father, is not here now.”

Pig-frog says nonchalantly.
As expected, the marquis is his father huh.

Wait, not here? Isn’t he here?
W, Why?