Since then, Princess Estrina had been checking the storage spell about 50 times a day to see if there had been any contact from Princess Morena...
One day, when Princess Estrina checked the contents of her "storage magic," she found a letter, or rather, a message card.
She quickly took it out and read it...
"My snacks that I saved in my storage are missing! Est-san, I didn't expect you..." (Morena's letter)
"Well, that's bad! I have to give an answer right away!" (Estrina)
"There was something new in there, so I took it out and checked it, but it looked so delicious that I couldn't help but... sorry! As an apology, I'll include my snack for tomorrow, so please eat it...
Tomorrow's snack should be made with our specialty, pineapple. If I recall correctly, you said that it is rarely available in Morena-sama's country..." (Estrina's letter)
"Okay, this is fine.
……that? Another letter? I would have apologized! You're so persistent, Morena-sama!!
What……" (Estrina)
"……Ah! What if? If I were to use my own money to buy something that would sell well in Est-san's country and put it here... Then, if Est-san sells it and uses the money to buy something that can be sold at a higher price here, you can put it in..." (Morena's letter)
"…! That’s right… What if, if we exchange goods instead of the other country’s gold coins, which have only value as bullion in our own countries, we can make a lot of money from the difference without losing money due to currency exchange?
...No, really....
Morena-sama was told that spices are ridiculously expensive in his country, but honey is not that expensive... No, no, it's not at that level, but the prices of gold, jewelry, expensive crafts, etc. are different here and there. If you look at things where the difference is reversed...
If this is done on a national level, there is a risk that it will become a big deal or that a large amount of certain gems will be leaked, but...if I am personally able to make a little money….
Ah, the message from Morena-sama says, 'I bought it with my own money.' As expected of Morena-sama, you are doing a great job...
That means you have the same idea as me..." (Estrina)
"……Let's do it!" (Estrina's letter)
"I understand. ...Now, as soon as possible, research the prices of products that are not too bulky but expensive. Also, make connections with moderate merchants who are not too big, but not small, who are firm and trustworthy. Don't rush, choose carefully...
And seize our glorious future!!" (Morena's letter)
They were a princess duo planning something suspicious...
"Greetings to the Guild Branch"
"Check!"
"Accommodation withdrawal"
"Check!"
"Greetings to those who are indebted to us"
"Check!"
"Equipment, food, and other things needed for the journey."
"Check!"
"Purchasing things that are likely to sell well over there."
"Check!"
"Okay, Monica, Aureana.
Nowadays, we are targeted by aristocrats and royal families, business owners of large stores, and their sons from all over the country as prey for engagements, adopted daughters, and concubines.
...Not because we ourselves are desired, but as bait to lure Adele. As a spectacle to gain popularity among commoners. ...and as a mother body for introducing magical talent into the family lineage.
Do you both want that?" (Marcella)
"No! No! No!!" (Monica+Aureana)
"And, we don't have any talent for magic. What appears to be talent is the 'essence of magic' that Adele specially taught us, which is something that cannot be left out and is unnecessary. This is simply because a magical spirit from the world of the world spoke to her and gave her protection.
...Also, it was a bloody effort, if I may say so myself...
In other words, our abilities are not something that can be passed down to our children, grandchildren, or descendants.
So, what will happen to those who have acquired us for that purpose when they find out that they are not getting the results they desire...
Ladies and gentlemen, we are living in a new world where there is no one other than Adele and others who know about us, and it is almost impossible for information to be transmitted or spread in the future, at least as long as we are alive, as Adele and others say. Do you want to go to the 'New Continent'?" (Margella)
"GO! GO! GO!!" (Monica+Aureana)
"Then, is it okay to consider it an agreement?
That's not to say that if you go, you'll never come back.
On the contrary, we will return frequently and show our faces here and there, so that it is not known that we are going to the New Continent.
So, we get to see my family often, so there's no problem.
Her Royal Highness Princess Morena is also reassured that we are completely under her control, as she is essential to our movement.
...We can have Kragon-san carry us, and if only one or two of us are transferred by Morena-Est transfer and the rest will take turns, then they won't realize that we can travel around on our own.
Well then....
"Wonder Trio" depart!" (Marcella)
"Ooh!!" (Monica+Aureana)
The Wonder Trio headed to the royal palace to try out the world's first ground-breaking method of intercontinental transportation called Morena-Est transfer, which Mile was unaware of.
Recently, they only went to the royal palace when they were forced to go there reluctantly, but this time it was different.
The three girls headed towards the royal palace with excited hearts and steps full of dreams and hopes.
To a new world.
Aiming for a new adventure land where they had friends...
"Thank you very much. I look forward to working with you again."
The Wonder Trio thanked Est... The Third Princess Estrina and headed towards the castle gate.
Because this country was peaceful, people were searched when they enter the royal palace, but not when they exited.
Therefore, the "Wonder Trio" dressed like ordinary citizens of the royal capital so as to look like merchants coming in and out, and put swords, staffs, armor, etc. in the item box, and were able to enter the castle without being called out by the gatekeeper.
What did they do when they go back, that is, when they entered through the castle gate?
Since there were three young girls, if they put hunter equipment in the item box like now, they could manage.
Yes, Marcella and the others were optimistic, but the truth was that they were the ones who were accompanying the Dragon Priestess (Morena), they realized that they would be guided to Princess Estrina unconditionally, someday....
They also realized that Princess Morena was extremely popular in this country, and that they too would be part of her popularity...
Why did Marcella and her group went through all this trouble and involve the royal family in such a flamboyant way?
This was because in a new continent where there was no one to trust, they couldn't just ask someone else to act as a gate.
What if they were betrayed, and the place they left the gate was inside a cage?
Even if they tried to escape into their own item box, if all three of them were there, there would be no one who could take it out.
...It's a "Deadlock."
Therefore, someone who could definitely make people realized that "if they betray, the country will definitely be destroyed," and who absolutely could not choose the option of "Securing the custody of the Wonder Trio even if it meant destroying the country." ...In other words, they were targeting the royal family.
Furthermore, if it was someone like a nobleman or a big merchant family, then the entire power of the country would be used to crush them.
It didn't matter if it's an illegal assassination squad or whatever, it's certain that they would do everything in their power to crush the "Enemies of Princess Morena" and prevent the ancient dragon's anger from turning against their own country.
The entire nation was an enemy of those who imitate Princess Morena in ways that would anger those related to her.
...It was a very powerful safety device...
"Then let's go. We'll head from the royal capital to that port town in order to meet Adele and her group who were probably heading for the royal capital from the port town where they landed.
In order to avoid accidentally passing each other, I make sure to gather information in every town I go to... There's no way that Adele and her group can stay inconspicuous, so it's unlikely that we'll pass each other without noticing.
...Well then, Wonder Trio, sortie!" (Marcella)
"Ooh!!" (Monica+Aureana)