After about 30 minutes, a guide came.
As expected, we didn't have to wait that long this time.
The guide was a man who seemed to have a certain position.
Well, since he's probably going to go inside the throne room with us, he couldn't just be a lowly soldier or a maid.
Sabine-chan and Colette-chan, who he thought were just my attendants, were not instructed to remain in the waiting room and were allowed to accompany me.
Well, the two of them seem harmless, so won't he say to leave the little girls here?
Since Sabine-chan hadn't finished her debutante ball yet, she hadn't participated in any official events or met any dignitaries from other countries, so people from other countries didn't know her face...
In her country, she often wandered around the capital with me and served as the moderator at game board tournaments, so she knew quite a few people in the capital.
Well, that was after she started working with me and the game board tournament was held.
Normally, princesses and princes who had not yet celebrated their debutante ball or coming-of-age ceremony were raised with care in the private quarters of the royal family deep within the royal palace, where they were cared for by their families, maids, and tutors. It seemed like she didn't have much contact with outsiders, with the exception of a few senior instructors (tutors).
That's why, before, there were almost no people in the royal capital who knew Sabine-chan's face...
Of course, it seemed that almost no one in the countryside knew Sabine-chan's face even now.
I mean, it's obvious, isn't it?
There were no photos, no TV, no newspapers, and it's for her own safety.
To avoid kidnapping or assassination.
If her face wasn't known, it would be easier to set up a substitute, a "doppelganger."
For that reason, the people of this country would never have imagined that the viscount-like attendant would be Her Royal Highness the Princess. Unless we told them...
...Everyone knew that in her country's royal palace, Sabine-chan was always flying around me like bits and funnels.
And of course, Sabine-chan shot down any enemies that got close to me with her mega beam cannon.
Colette-chan was also here this time, so I guessed it's a double fin funnel.
While I was thinking about this, we arrived at the throne room.
At the direction of the guide, the guard guarding the door opened it wide. We were led indoors by a guide.
I followed the guide, and Sabine-chan and Colette-chan were behind me on the right and left.
Then, the guide moved to the right side to make room in front of us, and we stopped a little further ahead. So, I was the only one who greeted me with courtesy.
"I am Mitsuha Yamano, also known as the 'Lightning Archpriestess,' and I am here at your invitation."
I did not mention the name of the country I belonged to, my rank, or even the "von" that indicates nobility, but only my name, family name, and the title "Lightning Archpriestess."
And that family name was not given to me at the time of my investiture, nor was it the name of a person born in the Kingdom of Zegreius.
...In other words, I was speaking here not as a "Viscount of the Kingdom of Zegreius," but as a "Beloved child of the goddess."
And if they'd been researching me, they might have heard rumors that I was the princess of a large country on another continent, one that's more civilized than here.
...Maybe he didn't get it, but considering his playful behavior toward me so far...
Well, in any case, the woman who was meant to be ridiculed as a lady count from a lower-ranked country came to us as Her Royal Highness, sister of the king of a great power, and as the favorite and beloved child of a goddess.
And, after he pretended that he had already licked me.
How am I going to deal with it?
"Hmm, thank you very much for coming, Viscount Yamano. I welcome you."
Ah, are you completely ignoring my self-introduction just now and treating me as a "lower aristocrat from a lower country"...
Well, if you didn't do that, he might not be able to give commands from above... to nobles from other countries.
In any case, in order to give a push that almost felt like an order, it was necessary to clearly indicate the hierarchy.
But, would it happen?
"...But considering that, I was left alone for hours the day before yesterday..." (Mitsuha)
"Wha..." (Everyone)
Shouts of surprise leaked out from among the attendees, but the king didn't seem to be moved.
The king seemed to be in his 40s, and although he was starting to look a bit bitter, he still had some glimmers of youth left in him.
Don't you get upset with a jab like this?
"So, what is the purpose of your invitation?" (Mitsuha)
I didn't care about social greetings or introductions. I wanted him to get straight to the point.
It's not like I wanted to start a fight right off the bat, but I'd like to make it clear that I was uncomfortable with it.
"...Actually, my grandchild is sick...I thought if Lightning Archpriestess, beloved child of the Goddess, could do something about it..." (King)
The people in attendance and the guards looked sad or looked down.
...It smells shady!!
Although he had been acting calm until just now, the king suddenly had a strange look on his face...
"What do you think?" (Mitsuha)
When I looked back and asked that question, Sabine-chan answered me.
Loudly, clearly so that everyone in the throne room could hear...
Yes, because my voice was loud. That's why she adapted it.
"It's a typical scam. It would be perfect if the door was suddenly pushed open and someone burst in, shouting something like, 'This is bad! His Highness's condition is terrible!' …" (Sabine)
Bang!
At that moment, the door was pushed open and a soldier burst in.
...No, here, in the throne room, he was having an audience with a noble from another country...
If there was an urgent report to be made to the king, someone more important would secretly give him a memo or whisper in his ear!
Sabine-chan was the only one who would be forgiven for invading an event like this with aristocrats from other countries!
That's only if you really needed an urgent report.
And…….
"Your Majesty, this is bad! His Highness Mishuna’s (ミーシュナ)[1] condition is terrible!!" (Soldier)
"…………" (Everyone)
Everyone in attendance looked down with awkward faces.
The king too.
...And Sabine-chan, who caused the big accident...
As expected, this was on the verge of a major accident.
"……sorry……" (Sabine)
No, even if Sabine-chan apologizes here...
"…………" (Everyone)
...What should I do about this situation?
Author's Note
Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! Volume 19 of the book will be published on Tuesday, May 7th! (^^)/
Eight years have passed since the first volume was published. The next volume will be volume 20...
Thank you very much!
Thank you for your continued support!
Also, I will be taking two weeks of Golden Week vacation next week and the week after.[2]
In the meantime, I have to move on with the book production and other delayed work... (^^ゞ
Translator's Note
[1] I'm not sure the name is male or female. I will change it later after I find out.
[2] Please expect delay for the next chapter