< Chapter 66 - Summer Festival #2 >
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“Are we really going to Fairyland?”
“Yes, Princess. We are going to Fairy Land.”
Cordelia answered Princess Darian’s question beautifully, and Princess Daphne looked at the two with a pleased face before turning her gaze away.
“You have a lot of luggage.”
In the first place, the princess and her party, who came to rest at the hot springs, did not have any luggage to speak of.
But Uther and Cordelia were different.
Because I’ve prepared special gifts – no, trade goods – in case the Summer Fairy really does appear.
“After meeting the fairies several times, I started preparing.”
When Yuder answered politely, Princess Daphne narrowed her eyes slightly and then nodded.
“As the number of people coming and going increases, things will naturally come and go. It would be a good idea for us to prepare a gift as well.”
Our side.
At the meaningful words, Yuder felt both relief and a sense of crisis.
In any case, Uther and Cordelia were nobles of the Kingdom of Cailun, and Princess Daphne was of royal blood, so if she wanted, she could ‘requisition’ the supplies prepared by Uther and Cordelia.
‘Of course, the possibility of open conscription is low.’
To take something and just give it back is something only tyrants would do.
But if you offer money to pay the bill, that would be a problem in its own right.
Money wasn’t a very meaningful thing to fairies.
‘Of course, there was a way to wrap up the money and hand it over.’
Anyway, I was worried because it was a situation where things were better than money, but seeing as he specifically used the expression ‘our side’, it seemed like he had no intention of taking the things that Uther and Cordelia had prepared.
‘The problem is that as the number of gifts increases, the scarcity of these gifts decreases.’
Of course, since I had prepared something as a trump card, I could have somehow made the ‘most important deal’ happen······.
“You prepared chocolate, right? Then I’ll prepare some snacks for you too.”
As expected, it was as expected.
At Princess Daphne’s words, Yuder closed his eyes tightly for a moment, but soon gave a positive answer.
“Yes, Your Majesty. Fairies are very fond of sweet foods.”
“Yes, I think that would be your taste.”
Princess Daphne snorted slightly as she spoke, but something seemed to be bothering her.
The tastes of fairies.
An appearance that fairies like.
‘Well, of course that could be true······.’
Up to there.
Yuder, who had stopped thinking about Princess Daphne’s honor, turned his thoughts back to the gift.
‘It’s only a snack, so that’s a relief.’
If the types were completely different, then they could have just pushed for comparative advantage.
‘and.’
Even if it was a royal palace, there would be a limit to the snacks that could be hastily prepared.
If you give him just a little time, the chef will be able to provide you with some freshly baked, delicious treats-
‘The fairies won’t wait for that.’
Even now, he was throwing a tantrum, asking when he would be going.
They were always childish fairies, but this time, their childish side was helpful.
“Let’s go quickly. Let’s go quickly. How long do we have to wait?”
“The Queen goes to bed early.”
“That’s right, that’s right. If you keep delaying, you might fall asleep.”
When the fairies raised their voices, Princess Daphne flinched and looked back at the palace maids. The palace maids, who had brought sweets prepared in case of a tea party, nodded.
‘It seems like it would be impossible to pack it.’
Still, Princess Daphne, content with the fact that she had the item, turned back to Uther and said.
“This side is ready.”
“Okay, I understand. I will convey your message.”
As soon as Yuder, who had shown an example, looked back at the fairies, an answer came back.
“Oh, is it done now?”
“Then shall we go?”
“Let’s go~”
It was the moment when the fairies shouted and swore.
The fairy-specific teleportation magic, familiar to Uther and Cordelia but unfamiliar to the royal family, was unleashed.
“Okay, wait! Escort!”
“Your Highness the Crown Princess!”
The palace maids and the royal court ladies shouted in a hurry, but it was no use.
Because after blinking once, it had already moved.
The world of summer fairies that lies beyond space.
Fairy Village.
“Wow.”
Princess Darian opened her eyes wide and let out a gasp of admiration at the sudden appearance of the sparkling forest. Princess Daphne and Prince Dion also showed their admiration and surprise for a moment, though they quickly suppressed their feelings as befitting grown royals.
“What, what?”
“Are these kids from outside?”
“They are humans.”
“Oh~ It’s quite pretty, isn’t it?”
“cute.”
“He looks scary.”
“Yeah, like a lion.”
“Wow! Look at her! She’s so pretty!”
“Wow! I have to touch it!”
As expected, fairies.
Dozens of people gathered in an instant, chattering away as they pleased, and Yuder smiled faintly.
‘Well, indeed. Indeed Cordelia.’
Because more than half of the fairies gathered around Uther and Cordelia.
‘Let’s move on quickly.’
The royal family was already preoccupied with the appearance of the fairies, but once they realized this difference, they might have expressed their displeasure.
Uder quickly approached the fairies who were busy making a fuss among the fairies – that is, the fairies who had brought Uder himself and his party – and spoke.
“Would you like to guide me to the Queen? You should also receive the special gift I promised you.”
“It’s really special. That’s why I want to give it to you.”
Because I said it was a dark and inky thing.
Cordelia, who had already become eugenic, smiled brightly and spoke effectively, and Fairy, who had been absorbed in the words ‘only for you’, quickly nodded.
“Okay! I’ll show you around!”
“thank you.”
Cordelia smiled again and glanced back at Yuder, who responded with a pleased smile.
‘Cordelia, you’ve grown up.’
‘Because the teacher is so great.’
Swelling and breaking.
Like that husband, like that wife.
Of course, they were still engaged, not married.
Anyway, as Uther and Cordelia were exchanging glances, Princess Daphne approached.
“Juder Bayer, Cordelia Chase. Are you going to meet the Queen of the Fairies?”
“Yes, I plan to do so.”
“I see. Dion! Darian! Come here.”
“Yes, sis.”
“Yes, sister.”
As Prince Dion and Princess Darian approached, each carrying a box of chocolates they had received from the palace maids, Uther turned to Cordelia, and Cordelia nodded as she had already gathered all the boxes of chocolates.
Truly prepared.
“Then let’s go!”
It was right after Fairy shouted in excitement.
Once again the surrounding scenery changed, and instead of the forest, a vast field of flowers came into view.
“Ugh······.”
And then, right before my eyes, a fairy starts to ache and falls down.
It seemed like he was running out of energy because he was doing work alone that should have been done by many people.
“Over there, over there in the flower garden, the queen······.”
“Yeah, okay. Thank you so much. You’re a really special fairy. Here’s a gift.”
“Hehehe······.”
The fairy, satisfied with the ring-sized chocolate that Cordelia had placed in her arms, closed her eyes with a hehehe laugh, and Princess Darian asked with a start.
“Hey, you’re not dead, are you?”
“I just fell asleep.”
Uder answered right away, but just in case, he checked Fairy’s breathing. Fortunately, she was just very tired, but she didn’t seem to be in danger of dying.
“Then let’s go ahead.”
It was the moment when Princess Daphne spoke while looking at the center of the flower garden.
“Humans?”
“Very.”
“It’s been a while.”
“long time no see.”
The flowers at my feet all at once began to sing.
Although each of them had a different tone and pitch, I could tell the moment I heard them. They weren’t each saying something different. They were just one person sharing their words.
And if it’s that one person.
“Greetings, children of men.”
frontal.
Suddenly, a large, splendid throne appeared, and a fairy was sitting on it with a proud smile.
A throne made of flowers, a red dress reminiscent of roses, butterfly wings on the back, dark, luscious hair, and attractive brown skin.
“Meet the Summer Fairy Queen.”
When Uther and Cordelia showed their respect, the Fairy Queen nodded with a satisfied expression and then turned her gaze towards Princess Daphne.
“You guys don’t say hello?”
Princess Daphne laughed bitterly at the informal speech that came out right away, and before she could say anything, Uther quickly opened his mouth.
“Fairy Queen, this is Her Highness Princess Daphne, the crown princess of the Kingdom of Cailun.”
“Are you the princess of humans?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
At Uder’s answer, the Fairy Queen looked at Princess Daphne again, and Princess Daphne faced the Fairy Queen with her usual majesty, then bowed.
“Crown Princess Daphne D. Seilun of the Kingdom of Seilun meets the Queen of the Fairies.”
After all, that side was the queen and this side was the crown princess.
When Princess Daphne first offered her greeting, the Fairy Queen also greeted her with a satisfied expression.
“Yes, nice to meet you. I am Carmen, the Summer Fairy Queen.”
The Fairy Queen, who looked slightly younger than the Fairy Queens I’ve met so far and appeared to be in her late teens, stood up from her throne and spoke.
“There are many guests, but I am alone, so I will be with many people for a moment. Let’s each share our stories.”
“yes?”
There was a moment when Prince Dion asked back, as if asking what that meant.
The space was divided.
No, it was copied and listed.
The same flower field as before.
But the flower garden has clearly changed.
“You can concentrate a little better now, don’t you?”
The Fairy Queen, who was sitting on the throne, smiled and asked, and Uder nodded.
I agreed, but also understood what she had done.
The Fairy Queen in front of my eyes was no longer singular.
It copied itself along with the space.
By now, Princess Daphne, Prince Dion, and Princess Darian would each have their own ‘private’ meeting with the Fairy Queen.
“Oh, but what about us?”
When Cordelia realized what had happened after Uther, she spoke without realizing it, and the Fairy Queen giggled again and said.
“You guys are a set. I don’t think we should separate you.”
“Three, a set?”
“Uh. Humans call it the red thread of fate? Anyway, there’s a really thick and dark line connecting you two. I can see it.”
Uther and Cordelia looked at each other at the Fairy Queen’s explanation, and Cordelia was convinced.
I don’t know exactly what the red thread of fate is, but it is true that Uther and Cordelia were bound by a strong bond.
“Okay, anyway, let’s talk. I also want to eat some chocolate soon.”
At the Fairy Queen’s urging, Yuder’s eyes lit up for a moment.
Because it was a statement from which many things could be inferred.
“Have you heard the rumor?”
“Oh, I even heard it in person. Paul Fairy Queen… Lorelai bragged about it a lot. She didn’t even share it with me, which was so heartless.”
There were many mountains, fields, and villages between Langest and the royal capital, but they were fairies that transcended space.
Moreover, if both of them were queens, it would not have been unreasonable for them to meet by jumping over that distance.
“He bragged so much and only gave me one piece. He told me to get more myself if I wanted more.”
The Fairy Queen pouted her lips as if she was really angry and grumbled, while Uther and Cordelia quickly exchanged glances.
‘Okay, the work is already done.’
‘I think the story will go well?’
Because I’ve already tasted chocolate and I want chocolate.
Moreover, it was important that Paul Fairy Queen Lorelai knew him.
‘It’s much easier to instigate someone than you know.’
A wicked smile spread across Uther’s face, and a slightly mischievous light appeared in Cordelia’s eyes.
“I heard you traded two boxes of fancy chocolates for a fairy dress… but I’m not easy. Sister Lorelai said it was just a gesture of friendship. So you’ll have to reconsider the terms of the deal.”
As the Fairy Queen smiled and said that, as if she already knew the price, Yuder nodded.
“Yes, we will have to proceed under different conditions.”
Because I intend to get you a much better deal – no, a much better deal.
“Right? Cordelia?”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Cordelia, who had already turned black, smiled beautifully, and the transaction began with everyone laughing.
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< Chapter 66 - Summer Festival #2 > End
