I’m an Appraiser, But What the Heck is a [Divine Eye]? ~I Want to Live Freely as the World’s Best Beginner Class~ - Episode 67: A Life in Another World that is Far from Free 7

Episode 67: A Life in Another World that is Far from Free 7

After moving to Alicia’s mansion, we were supposed to be welcoming Leyreina-san in the reception room, but…

“Uh, um, you really don’t need to go through all this trouble for me!”

“No, you’ve come all the way from the royal capital, so this much is necessary.”

“I really feel sorry for this kind of treatment! It’s really fine with just tea!”

“No, no, please don’t say that.”

Since we were led to the reception room, Alicia and Leyreina-san have been engaged in this strange back-and-forth. If Leyreina-san is saying she doesn’t need it, Alicia should just back off. But for some reason, she’s stubbornly trying to host her.

While I was wondering about this, Glenn explained it to me.

“She’s from the royal capital, after all. If we don’t treat her well and she goes back saying she was treated poorly, the responsibility would fall on us.”

“Is that really how it works?”

“It can be, depending on the person. Sometimes acting humble like this can be intentional.”

It seems there are many people in the royal capital skilled in the art of intrigue. However, regarding Leyreina-san, she doesn’t appear to be one of them at all. She genuinely seems to be refusing.

…I wonder if I can check with Appraisal.

“…Appraisal: Leyreina Maguire’s Status.”

“Maki?”

Glenn had heard my mumbling. He called out to me, but I silently held up a finger to indicate I wanted him to be quiet. Perhaps understanding my intent, Glenn didn’t say anything further and just watched me.

“…Ah, yeah. It really looks like she’s just refusing. Plus, it seems she has a self-deprecating attitude.”

“What does that mean?”

“I can’t really say. …Also, isn’t something a bit off here?”

“What do you mean?”

I turned my gaze to Leyreina-san’s surroundings. Despite coming from the royal capital, she has very few companions. There’s only an old butler, who seems to be her coachman, and a single maid in a maid outfit.

In this case, it’s undoubtedly Leyreina-san who is the master. But if she has the attitude of refusing hospitality, shouldn’t the old butler step in to intervene?

However, the old butler seems clearly flustered, as if he’s not used to such situations. The maid has even frozen up from nervousness.

“…Alicia.”

“What is it, Maki-san?”

“Let’s stop here.”

So, I decided to step in. I’m not really in a position to do so, but I thought the conversation wouldn’t progress if I didn’t.

“But…”

“Hey! I-I really appreciate it, but just tea would be more than enough!”

“Leyreina-san’s words are sincere. It seems she’s not lying.”

As I spoke with certainty, Alicia hesitated for a moment but quickly put away the high-quality sweets she had prepared.

“Ahh… um, thank you very much.”

“No, no, please feel free to speak with the lord.”

“Y-yes! …Right!”

I didn’t expect her to stutter in her reply. But at least now the conversation could finally progress. 

…Well, I did notice something concerning in the Appraisal earlier, so I wanted to help Leyreina-san a little.

After Alicia returned and sat across from Leyreina-san, the conversation began.

“Uh, allow me to introduce myself again. I am Leyreina Maguire, sent from the royal capital. I have come to assist in the development of the Forest of Demons, as well as to analyze the teleportation magic circles that Shriden Kingdom has secretly set up.”

Oh, if she calms down, she can speak normally.

“I am Alicia Yamato, the lord here. …If I may ask one question?”

“Yes, what is it?”

At this moment, Alicia’s question might clarify my doubts.

“I only heard from His Majesty that a knowledgeable person about magic would be sent. From that, I assumed the main purpose was to analyze the teleportation magic circles. But is that really the case?”

“…Huh? I-Is that so?”

“What did His Majesty tell you regarding your trip to Granzawall?”

“Well, I…”

Oh dear, it looks like she’s getting confused again. Leyreina-san is starting to panic.

“Alicia-sama, would you allow me to explain?” 

Then, the old butler, who had been watching Leyreina-san with concern, spoke up.

“Sebas-san!”

“Of course, please go ahead.”

With teary eyes, Leyreina-san looked at the man she called “Sebas-san”, and Alicia permitted the suggestion.

“While Leyreina-san has been commissioned by His Majesty to analyze the teleportation magic circles, it seems that is more of a secondary task.”

“Secondary? Then what is the main purpose?”

“Yes. His Majesty instructed me to relocate to Granzawall and dedicate myself to the development of the Forest of Demons.”

“…Relocate? Wait, does that mean Leyreina-sama…?”

“Starting today, I will be in your care!”

This was stated in the description of Leyreina-san’s condition:  

[She was cast out from the royal capital by royal decree and is very disheartened.]