episode_0159

As expected from a hotel that looked very nice from the outside, the interior was the same. It was neither too flashy nor too simple, but rather luxurious and appropriate. That’s why it looked much more expensive than places that were splendidly decorated with all sorts of jewels.

If a hotel run by a family is this perfect, it would be worth bragging about it. In fact, Lograce was proud of having the only green lawn in the middle of the gloomy city, Winterfield proudly showed off its strong residents, and Northwood proudly showed off its splendid streets.

No, here too, the splendor was proudly displayed. The person who was actually to become its owner just had a faint smile on his face and didn’t seem to be trying to brag.

Jake was rather calm, unlike at the academy.

“You probably already know the room assignments. I’ve put you together with people you can get along with comfortably, so don’t worry too much. ”

I was in the same room as Alice. It would have been okay to just cram all the students into a room for four, but they insisted on putting two in a spacious two-person room… … It was probably more Lindburg’s intention than the Academy’s.

The generosity to be able to give this much, and the determination to make sure to write here when I visit here for business in the future.

The fact that the same was done to the common class was in a sense possible because Lindburgh was ‘enterprising’. Of all the noble families, this was the family that was most sensitive to money. It was also always short of manpower. Whether the students of the common class became bourgeois or professionals, it would not be a bad idea for them to become acquainted with this family in advance.

Of course, the word enterprising only applies to pure imperial citizens, and further, to white people.

“It took several days to get here, so I think you must be quite worn out. Get some rest today. However, as I said earlier, before you leave the hotel, report to the teachers waiting in the lobby, including me. And make sure to go with at least three people. As an additional piece of advice, don’t be fooled by anyone who tries to entice you. ”

Jennifer’s last words caused laughter among the students, but Jennifer’s expression was quite serious.

“The area around here isn’t too bad in terms of security, but it’s not as good as the system. Everyone, be alert and act accordingly. That’s all.”

Well, actually, most of the students here are not from the system, so they probably know of places that are much less safe than here. But there might be students who haven’t been to those places that are less safe.

“Sylvia.”

As Jennifer finished speaking and the students began to gather in their groups, Alice tapped me on the shoulder.

“Shall we go to our room? It’s on a pretty high floor.”

Alice’s expression as she spoke seemed quite excited, so I just nodded without saying anything.

*

If you say you’ve never felt excited since coming to this world, you’d be lying.

When I realized that the world I had entered was the world of the game series I loved. When I happened to be next to Alice as a princess.

When the main characters entered the academy, or when they got involved in the main story…

There were many times when I had to wrap my head around it and worry, but at the same time, I felt my heart flutter. Honestly, I don’t know if there’s even one person who doesn’t get excited when they enter a game they like.

When you watch something like a drama, at first everyone says things like “this world is screwed” or “this world is ruined”, but in the end, they meet the heroine and live well.

… … It’s a bit different for me, but anyway.

“Wow, I think I know why you made us stay at this hotel.”

Alice said, looking out the window.

72nd floor, top floor.

No matter how big the hotel was, it wouldn’t be able to cram all those students into a place with such a nice view. Perhaps the reason our room had the best view was because the room distribution wasn’t random.

The road visible through the clean glass window was straight. It was as if it had been measured straight and level, and the road stretched straight all the way to the city boundary that was faintly visible at the end of the field of vision. And then there was a road that cut diagonally through the city.

It proudly revealed that it was a city that was planned and built from scratch in a place where there was nothing.

At the edge of the field of vision, an industrial zone seemed to continue. Black smoke and white steam could be seen rising from somewhere outside the city limits. Even further away, there must have been something like a plantation farm.

“If we had stayed at Lindburgh Castle like anywhere else, we wouldn’t have felt this way.”

“Lindburgh Castle is rather more modest than the castles on the mainland of the Empire.”

Unlike other estates whose centers were literally ‘castles’, the Lindburgh family’s building was simply a mansion in the middle of the city. Of course, it wasn’t so small that you could just say ‘just’ and pass it over, but it was ambiguous to call it a castle.

It was made in that form because it was created in a time when there was no reason for families to engage in medieval-style siege warfare.

“A new form of business for a new era… … .”

Alice muttered as she looked out the window.

“Okay, okay. First, we’ve checked the room and our luggage, so let’s go out and take a look around. Charlotte will be anxious to go out, so let’s gather the kids and go out together—”

Before Alice could finish speaking, there was a knock on our door.

“I’ll go and see.”

When I heard the sound during the visit, I roughly guessed what was going on.

This was one of the stories that appeared in the original work.

As we walked across the large room to the door, there was no more knocking. The person who had knocked on the door was waiting quietly without bothering us inside the room.

As I opened the thick door, my eyes met with Roti’s, who was outside the door.

“Princess.”

Lottie bowed slightly in greeting. Even when they met at the academy, Lottie had greeted them with more dignity than other students, but the way she greeted them now was different.

A dignified greeting with a bent knee and a light grip on the hem of the skirt.

I think it would be more appropriate to call it a ‘temple’.

“What’s going on?”

I knew what was going on, but I felt it would be foolish not to ask, so I asked.

“This is a message from the Duke of Lindburgh, who wishes to invite the Duchesses to the banquet to be held at the Lindburgh Mansion tonight.”

As he said this, Loti bowed his head politely and handed over two overlapping invitations.

When I received it, it was written in beautiful handwriting: ‘To Her Royal Highness Princess Alice Pangriphon’ on one side, and ‘To Her Royal Highness Princess Sylvia Pangriphon’ on the other. Both were in an envelope that was dark purple, almost black, and sealed with red wax. The seal on the wax depicted a horse raising its foreleg.

“It would be an honor if Her Majesty the Crown Princess could attend the banquet and brighten up the occasion.”

Lottie said this in a very polite voice.

“… … Roti?”

Alice’s voice was heard from behind.

He followed me, as if he was curious about what we were talking about, and looked surprised when he saw Lottie greeting me politely.

Although she was still wearing her school uniform, her posture was almost like that of a maid.

I silently handed Alice the invitation.

“You have been invited to a banquet at the Lindburgh Estate tonight.”

“… … Really?”

Alice frowned slightly, looked down at the envelope, then looked back at Sirotti.

“Roti, there’s no need to convey it so politely. You and I are both wearing the same uniforms right now.”

“But the invitation was sent in the name of the Duke of Lindburgh.”

It was a statement with a lot of meaning.

Roti is Jake’s exclusive maid. So, when conveying these things, it was only natural that she should convey them as a maid.

Whether wearing a uniform or not, the moment you treat a noble as a noble, it means that Roti is faithful to his basic profession.

“… … Okay.”

Alice nodded, as if she had read the meaning.

Roti bowed deeply toward us once more, then took a step back.

And he just stood there until I closed the door.

“I see. Roti is Lindburgh’s… … .”

“Maid, I guess. Jake claims she’s his childhood friend.”

“Actually, it would be more natural to think that way. I’ve been at the academy for so long that I keep forgetting that fact.”

Alice had a complicated expression.

I don’t think that’s a bad thing, but I didn’t necessarily say that.