Today, the day before the National Foundation Festival, a meat festival is held in the royal capital.
In the royal capital, various monster meat food stalls are lined up, and you can enjoy all-you-can-eat for free.
It seems that the free food stalls is because a large amount of monster meat is provided by the Royal Monster Subjugation Unit, and high-ranking nobles are investing to advertise the special products of the territory.
“If the royal family is accompanied by a guard and a poison taster, they can walk freely in the royal capital. So I thought we could go around the meat festival together, but on that day, a tea party hosted by the Crown Princess will also be held for female guests. Lilith will also be invited, but there is no problem if you refuse. Meat festival or tea party, you can choose the one you like.”
On a day when he happened to be able to take a day off during the busy period of monster subjugation, I heard it from Gresis-sama.
When I was in the Kingdom of Seiran, I was almost not allowed to leave the royal palace and I was in a state of seclusion.
I only go to the Royal Hospital by horse-drawn carriage with the royal doctor for the purpose of treating patients with Healer once in a while.
That’s why, even though it’s my homeland, the only things I know about the royal capital are the scenery that can be seen from the window, the large rooms of the royal hospital, and the knowledge that the educators and my brother told me.
I really want to participate in Sherry-neesama’s tea party.
However, I can go out with Gresis-sama, which I haven’t been able to do until now.
It’s impossible to refuse such an attractive invitation.
“The meat festival is good. It’s the first time in my life to walk around town, so I’m really looking forward to it.”
“The first time in your life. . . Well, then I’ll refuse the tea party in advance.”
I was patted on the head by Gresis-sama.
I was so happy that I told the people in the mansion that I was going to the meat festival with Gresis-sama.
“It’s good to look rough in the royal capital, but it’s a good opportunity, so let’s be fashionable as well.”
The butler, Dolph, immediately called the company, and Mai, the maid, chose the clothes.
“After all, Gresis-sama’s hair clip is essential, isn’t it?”
On the morning of the meat festival, my maid Mei tied my hair half-up, and then put on the hair clip I got from Gresis-sama.
“It’s a list of stalls that serve delicious meat dishes. If you show it to His Highness, he’ll understand, so please take it with you.”
Just before I went out, the cook Bane gave me a note.
I immediately give the memo Bane gave me to Gresis-sama, who is waiting at the entrance.
“You didn’t take care of me this much, but well, it would be nice if you told me to show you. Besides, you look cute today. It suits Lilith well.”
Looking at Gresis-sama, who narrows his eyes like beautiful champagne, my cheeks blushed.
“Thank you very much. Gresis-sama is also wonderful.”
Gresis-sama has a graceful front-opening shirt and black trousers. And he has a sword on his belt.
The clothes are simple, but they highlight the good style and look good.
After being escorted by Gresis-sama and getting into the carriage, Ager, the assistant commander of the Royal Monster Subjugation Unit, and Vector get on board.
Both of them are dressed in rough clothes, and they are still wearing swords.
“Two people will take care of the escort and the poison taster. I’m sure you’ll be relieved because Lilith knows them too.”
“Yes, Agar, Vector, nice to see you.”
“”Please leave it to me.””
Agar smiled and Vector nodded.
When the carriage stopped near the square in the royal capital and I got off, the town was crowded with a lot of beast people.
The temporary building that was a camp for infectious disease patients has been removed, and stalls are lined up in the square.
There were also stalls on the two main streets extending from the square to the east, west and north and south.
There are not only meat dishes, but also various shops such as miscellaneous goods and flower shops.
“Wow~. There are various shops.”
It was unusual, and when I was looking around, Gresis-sama held my hand and smiled.
“I’m glad you’re having fun, but it’s easy to get lost quickly. I have to hold on to it properly.”
“That’s. . . it seems possible, so please.”
I walked around the town with Gresis-sama while holding hands and headed to the stall recommended by Bane.
“According to Bane, skewers at this stall are recommended.”
Gresis-sama, who saw the memo, immediately ordered a skewer.
The owner grills the meat in front of me, so when I was watching the meat baking, my eyes met with the owner’s.
“Oh, Princess, thank you for taking care of me during the epidemic. I don’t think you know because it’s a humanoid, but thanks to you, all my brothers can work well again.”
A man in an apron with a solid physique and cute cat ears and tail reported to me.
“Well, that’s good. I’m sure the knights who fought against monsters to protect you will be happy.”
“Even so, I didn’t think you would really come to eat monster meat.”
“Is that so? I was looking forward to all-you-can-eat meat.”
While we were talking, the skewers were ready.
There are three pieces of meat on the skewers.
With a knife brought by the poison taster Vector, he shaved the bottom meat a little and ate it.
Then he wrapped the paper around the handle so that the hands wouldn’t get dirty, and then gave it to me.
He did the same with Gresis-sama’s and give him a skewer.
Vector was eating with a knife, but I don’t have a knife.
What should I do?
“You do it like this. You don’t have to worry about manners.”
Gresis-sama ate the top meat of the skewer in one bite.
I see, you eat skewers like that.
I also opened my mouth as big as possible and put it on the meat.
“Hmm, it’s delicious! The meat marinated in the sauce is soft, and the sweetness of the meat spreads in your mouth.”
Gresis-sama blinked his eyes at my words and smiled.
“Lilith eats really deliciously.”
When I was moving my mouth, I felt that the eyes around me were gathering.
I’m sure they’re looking at Gresis-sama. Because it’s nice.
“The same thing as Her Royal Highness!”
“Me too.”
“Me too.”
Customers rushed to the stall one after another.
“As expected of Bane. It’s a really popular shop.”
When I was impressed and talked to Gresis-sama, he smiled wryly.
“I don’t think that’s it, but it’s okay. It’s crowded, so let’s move on”
When I was holding hands and heading to another stall, I was approached by a strange man from behind.
“Hey, it’s Gresis, isn’t it? Just right, show me the delicious food stalls.”
When I turned around, there was a man with clear features with silver hair and emerald green eyes.
A beast ear that resembles dog standing upright and a fluffy tail.
Maybe it’s from the canine family. . .
“Harence? I have a date with my wife today, so I can’t show you around.”
Gresis-sama, he just said it was a date.
I’m happy that my first walk in town is my first date.
Gresis-sama is trying to pull my hand quickly and start walking.
“Your wife is that human woman, isn’t she?”
Prince Harence’s gaze turned to me, so I smiled and his eyes widened.
“Lilith, he is Prince Harence of the Kingdom of Howl, and he is a gray wolf beastman.”
Gresis-sama seemed a little disgusted and introduced me to Prince Harence.
After all, it was a canine beastman that he told me about before.
“I’m Lilith, the wife of Prince Gresis. Let’s get to know each other from now on.”
I bow like a lady.
“Wife, hey. It seems decent for a human being, but it looks pretty poor.”
Prince Harence’s gaze moved as if to judge me.
Of course, when compared to the tall, stylish beastman woman and the chest and buttocks, I’m short and small, I’m poor. I’m aware of it.
Even Gresis-sama may really prefer fleshy women.
What do you think?
I glance at Gresis-sama.
“I don’t care what Harence likes. I have nothing to complain about Lilith.”
Gresis-sama looked at me and gave me a kind look.
Gresis-sama’s words made me happy and made me want to worship it.
“By the way, aren’t the women supposed to have a tea party now? I wonder if the human girlfriend wasn’t called?”
Prince Harence says with a smile.
“I refused because I wanted to go to the meat festival with Lilith. I also got approval from the Crown Princess, so there is no problem.”
“Hmm, but you only get along on the surface. You don’t open your heart while saying you’re a married couple.”
I involuntarily retorted to Prince Harence, who was grinning.
“No matter what Prince Harence thinks of me, I adore Gresis-sama more than anyone else.”
“Then why doesn’t it smell like a pair?”
“Smell like a pair?”
Prince Harence’s hand stretched out to grab my arm.
At that moment, I was pulled by Gresis-sama and protected by his back.
At the same time, more than ten knights appear in front of Gresis-sama, hold the handle of the swords towards Prince Harence, and are in a sword drawing position.
In order to protect Prince Harence, the two escort canine beastmen also grabbed their weapons.
When? From where?
I was surprised at the number of knights.
It seems that Prince Harence was the same.
“Hey, you don’t have to go this far for a human woman, do you?”
Prince Harence is raising his hands and posing to surrender.
When Gresis-sama looked at the knights, they all left, and only the guards Agar and Vector were by my side.
“There are only two guards today. After that, they just followed on their own.”
“Following. It’s a lie.”
“Why would I lie? It would be meaningless.”
I’m sure beastmen were sensitive to emotions and said that they could see through lies.
Gresis-sama is probably talking about that.
“It can’t be helped. Let’s give up the guidance of the meat festival. I don’t want to be stabbed by a knight. Let’s meet again at the National Foundation Festival.”
“No, I don’t want to.”
His Highness Harence smiled and left with his escort without showing any signs of being disturbed by Gresis-sama’s short reply.
“I made you experience something unpleasant.”
Gresis-sama held my hand as if he was concerned.
“It’s okay. Because Gresis-sama and the knights protected me. Even so, I was surprised at where so many knights suddenly appeared from.”
Even if I look around, I can’t see the knights strangely.
“They’ve been here since we got here. They kept their distance and erased their presence, so you wouldn’t normally notice it. What are you doing? I thought so, but I have to be grateful for the point that threatened Harence.”
I didn’t know they went that far and watched over Gresis-sama.
“I guess everyone wanted to go around the meat festival with Gresis-sama. You don’t have to hold back, but I made them worry.”
“That’s not true. I told them not to disturb me today.”
With a serious expression, Gresis-sama’s fingers tangled with my fingers and my fingers, and the palms were connected.
And it was sweetly whispered,
“After all, it’s my first date with Lilith.”
“. . .y, yes.”
It’s my first walk in town, and it’s also a first date.
I felt embarrassed, happy and fluffy when I dared to say it.
Let’s have Gresis-sama to myself today.
I’ll send you cookies as an apology and thank you, so please forgive me.
I apologized to the knights in my heart.
This was the longest chapter in this series so far. I wonder if Lilith will win the hearts of the other beastman species.
I hope you enjoyed this chapter and thank you for reading!
