Chapter 114: An ojou-sama who wants to visit a ruins

Chapter 114: An ojou-sama who wants to visit a ruins

A few days after the contact from the Tenryuu Knights.

Faima tirelessly continued her research in the library to the point that it seemed like she will never get sick of it. I don’t even know how many books I’ve hauled.

I know that she’s a bundle of curiosity but I wonder if that’s the only thing keeping her totally immersed in her research?

I was patrolling the library while thinking about that when I come across a scene where Faima with an open book in her hand is talking to Kakurd while pointing at a particular page of that book.

「Is there a problem? 」

After I said that, the two who noticed me turn their heads.

「Ah, Kanna. You came at the right time. Could you have a look at this?」

Saying that, she presents the open book to me. I took it right away and look through its content. On the left side of the book is an illustration of a building and to its right is an explanation of it. Apparently, the illustration on the left is a depiction of an old ruins.

「It was built during the founding of Diagalーduring the time of the Founding Emperor. In other words, an invaluable historical site that has existed for more than 500 years. I was inquiring Kakurd-san if I could be allowed to enter the historic ruins.」

When I take a look at Kakurd, he nods. After returning my gaze to the book, I tilt my head.

「A ruins huh……Are you going on a treasure hunt?」

「Oh, not at all. The ruins have passed through the hands of excavation teams many times over, and anything of value have been excavated and kept in custody of the Imperial Palace. This is an analytical book on academic views of the ruins. I doubt we could discover anything new at this point of time.」

「Then, why would you bother going all the way to the ruins.」

So I ask while returning the book to her.

「Recently, I have always been in the library, so I decided to go outdoors for a little change of pace. Besides, tracing the words is not all there is to it as witnessing the real article could give birth to a whole new perspective.」

Faima concluded by saying a picture is worth a thousand words. This girl has no stamina to speak of but she certainly got the drive to move.

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「So, Kakurd. Can we actually get permission for this?」

「………It should not be a problem in a [normal] situation. This particular ruins is managed by the Empire but entry is not prohibited. Due to that, it is not uncommon for curious foreign tourists to hire a well-informed local guide. ……Howeverー」

「ーIt’s hard to describe our ojou-sama as [normal].」

「……Well excuse me for being a troublesome state guest but that is exactly why I am properly applying for permission.」

When our gazes turned complicated, Faima puffed her cheeks in a huff. I feel kinda bad for her but her reaction is cute.

「Please don’t sulk, ojou-sama. So, how’s it looking with that permission, Kakurd?」

「I am unable to grant it with my authority. There are also issues concerning escorts to consider and it would be impossible if we do not defer to the commander for a decision.」

Right, there’s also that. The person in charge of Faima’s escort detail inside the empire is the esteemed commander of the Phantom Dragon Knight Order. If we wanna go outside the capital, we’d definitely need [his] permission.

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Evening of the same day.

As luck would have it, we were able to arrange a meeting with the commander so we went to their headquarters. Kakurd should’ve relayed her intention beforehand but Faima personally wanted to formally request Regulus for permission to travel beyond the capital because of her interest in the historical ruins.

Contrary to our expectations, the permission to travel to the ruins was easily granted.

「However, there are conditions.」(Regulus)

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ーーNamely concerning escorts; To approve an increase in the number of personnel from the Genryuu Knights.

And departure is set to two days later.

[He] told Faima that her trip to the ruins would be allowed if she accepts these two conditions.

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The ones that Regulus laid out are reasonable.

Goes without saying that her security details inside the Imperial Palace is perfect and providing security with our current personnel is still possible if it’s within the capital. However, there are a lot of dangers outside the capital walls which could go past our notice. Having an increase in personnel to make up for it is a good judgement.

The date and time for departure set to two days later is also reasonable, considering the time needed for various preparations.

「On my part, I am rather surprised to be granted permission with only that much for conditions.」

Because she thought it’d be a bit harsher in order to get permission.

「It takes a day to arrive on-site by horse-drawn carriage. The distance can be covered in less than half a day’s ride if it’s by a fast horse or a land dragon. The road is also unobstructed by any habitat of dangerous magic beasts. Besides, although the ruins has been studied thoroughly, its status as an important legacy remains unchanged. As such, imperial soldiers are stationed at the site. I do not think there will be dangers to speak of.」(regulus)

Kakurd did say that those with curiosity visit the place for sightseeing. I guess they won’t consider sightseeing if danger is rampant along the way, even if they do have strange tastes.

「However, a year-long sunny weather may turn rainy the next day. My apologies but I cannot issue permission if these two conditions are not accepted.」(regulus)

「As far as I am concerned, I believe these conditions are reasonable. I appreciate having your approval to visit the ruins.」(faima)

Faima accepts the terms and bows to Regulus.