The chat with Angela was over and I headed to the eastern garden.
As I walked in the castle, I promised the macho platoon previously sent by Prince Marlow to participate in their training — which was a boot camp.
Living in the capital city tended to cause lack of exercise.
I also invited Nora, but she refused as expected.
[To train together with the soldiers, Britney sure is a curious one.]
[Even if I'm in the capital city, my physical condition will rebound back if I don't keep exercising.]
[I think that Britney who is constantly working hard is amazing. I admire it but it's impossible for me, see you later then. I would like to see Ryuze-sama, so can I visit you residence some time?]
[Un, of course. See you later!]
I separated from Nora, went through the eastern garden and headed towards the soldiers' training ground.
The members of the macho platoon were under direct supervision from Prince Marlow, and they always trained here.
[It's been a long time, everyone! I am indebted for the matter of Hakusu territory!]
When I turned up, the members of the platoon welcomed me.
[Miss Britney, it's been a long time! I'm glad that you're in good health! Maa, no need to humble yourself, I would be happy if you can easefully contact me.]
The preparation was already in place. For the activity, they all had changed into clothes that were easy to move in.
It seemed that I could use the soldiers' changing room freely.
[Nobody is passing here at this time, so it's no problem to exercise with us. If a beautiful girl is accompanying us, we will be more motivated!]
By saying so, the platoon members looked at me with glittering eyes.
(…Although I seemingly look beautiful, it's because of cosmetics.)
Still, being told that I was beautiful didn't feel bad.
I switched my clothes in the changing room and started the boot camp.
[Please teach us the training of Hakusu earldom!]
[That's okay, but it's hard you know?]
[That's what we wish for! We are the crown prince's subordinates, we have to be better!]
[Well then, hard mode it is.]
As they wanted, I instructed them on the physical training feared by the Hakusu earldom's soldiers.
By the way, I had mastered these during my past diet.
My grandfather's men had said "You've accomplished the hell training at unusual speed! As expected of Salus-sama's grandchild!", they praised me that way. By the way, Salus was my grandfather's name.
They were excellent soldiers of the castle, but they were struggling with the completely unfamiliar movements.
After exercising for a while, I felt someone's gaze.
The platoon members also felt the same, everyone turned their heads towards that direction.
A young man appeared from the road leading to the eastern garden.
It was a young man wearing unfamiliar oriental clothes, his flowing red hair was tied back.
However, he looked extremely familiar.
(…The southern prince? Why is he here?)
Yes, he was one of the heroes that appeared in the manga.
As a central figure of the story, his appearance was well-featured.
Unlike Lucas with his slender and delicate body, this one was moderately well-built, and although he didn't look like it, his personality had an open impression.
(His name, certainly… is Emilia. He's supposed to be the third prince of southern country.) {TN: His name was written as エミーリャ, read as Emirya. Should I keep it as Emirya since Emilia sounds like a female name?}
I informed the platoon members in a low voice. Disturbance spread among the members.
[Why is the southern prince wandering around the castle alone…!?]
[We, we don't know…!]
While we were secretly confused, the prince came nearer.
[Oya, you guys are doing interesting things. What kind of training is that?]
[Err…]
[Aa, pardon me. I am the third prince of southern country, Emilia Gaza Casteles. Since I will be here in the royal palace, best regards.] {TN: エミーリャ・ガザ・カステレス}
Rather than friendly, he's more like over-familiar.
However, because of the bright atmosphere he was wearing, it didn't seem unpleasant.
He seemed to be interested in the boot camp, his amber eyes were sparkling.
The captain stepped ahead and respectfully explained.
(To be honest, I don't want to stand out. I'm saved since the captain is the one doing the explaining.)
While I was thinking such things, the prince's gaze turned towards me.
[Eh, there's a female! Does this country hire female soldiers?]
It was decided that I would stand out since I was mixed with the all-male platoon.
(If possible, I want to be ignored. It's not very elegant for a female to train together with soldiers.)
I didn't want to be concerned with it, but since I had no other choice, I gave him my name.
[…Err, my name is Britney Hakusu. This time, I am allowed to participate in the training especially by the kindness of this platoon.]
[Hee, a member of Hakusu earldom…]
[You know about my house?]
[About that, somewhat. Your territory has been rapidly rising in power these days, so I've been studying about it when I came to this country. For you, there are other reasons though.]
[…I am curious.]
[You are the girl who spreads the correct use of musk right? Before that, didn't the undiluted solution imported from our country is used as it is?]
[Aa, that's me. Certainly in the past, animal-based perfumes were popular in this country.]
[I can't believe it. Without processing, the musk is used as perfume!]
He seemed to be interested in the perfumery circumstances of this country.
[That's right, you all, do you know anything about the two princesses? I'm planning on meeting them.]
Prince Emilia, who had just arrived at the castle a while ago, had time before meeting with the princesses, so he seemed to have been wandering around the castle freely. Regardless of inside the building, it seemed that he thought that there would be no problem with the garden.
Since they only had contact with the crown prince usually, the platoon was confused.
There's no choice but for me to speak.
[Regarding Princess Merrill, I only saw her at the party the other day, so I can't say anything. For Princess Angela… err, she is my straightforward friend with interesting thoughts.]
To be honest, I would like to honestly say my thoughts… but I didn't want to mention her disadvantages poorly.
Although she had become fairer compared to before, she did things at her own pace as usual… but when I was singing, she helped me out, so she had her good parts.
[Is that so, I'm looking forward to it. I love interesting things and this training looks very interesting… to my regret, it's time already. Let me join you next time!]
He smiled while saying that he would come again and left.
(E…? He's coming again!?)
TN: This prince seems like an overly friendly and muscle-head person.
Chapter end
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