Maintenance (6)

“You really have no intention of breaking your stubbornness.”

“Okay. We are going to the demon world.”

Now, Julia seemed to agree and didn’t say anything.

In fact, she was also preparing to support the expedition.

Thanks to that, I was able to complete all preparations two days in advance.

“What did the king say?”

“Well. “The reaction wasn’t much different from yours.”

“I guess so. Because without you, the kingdom will be in danger.”

“…”

“No. To be precise, the royal authority will be in danger.”

Even though Julia was grumbling, she was getting straight to the point.

On the other hand, she might be in the same position.

Without me, Yulia’s Adventurer’s League would be in jeopardy.

Along with that, Colin, Catalina, and Max.

The number of people who have expectations of me has increased significantly.

“Anyway, please send me a letter just once before you arrive at the Demon World.”

“Okay. “Don’t contact me.”

“And he comes by once before he leaves.”

“Okay. “I was planning on going there anyway.”

“Finally, let’s see each other tomorrow. “Just have a drink.”

“…Let’s have a drinking party the day before we leave?”

Are you saying this in your right mind? Are you joking as usual?

Judging from her expression, it was close to half and half.

Of course, we couldn’t start drinking the day before departure.

Julia seemed to be disappointed and was subtly encouraging her.

“I’ll visit you when I have time.”

“What a waste of time. What is there to do? “I prepared everything.”

Did he actually take it as his intention to meet?

In fact, without me and Catalina, Julia wouldn’t have a drinking buddy.

I don’t know about Colin, but I won’t be able to rest in peace as long as Schnella is by my side.

“Bring Catalina too. Because I’ll be waiting.”

“Okay.”

Come to think of it, it’s been a while since I drank alcohol with Julia and Catalina.

After returning to the capital last time, we had a drinking party.

We met once again after Catalina received her knighthood.

However, both times I drank alcohol in a messy situation, so it was not a good memory.

Should I just drink without thinking this time?

“Anyway, even if you’re headed to the Demon World, don’t do anything reckless. Especially when it comes to confronting the Four Heavenly Kings. Or advance straight to the Demon King’s Castle.”

I was touched by Julia’s comments.

In fact, I couldn’t bear to tell her my plan.

He just said that he was scouting around the entrance to the Demon World with the Max Knights and Catalina.

If I were to say that I would immediately head to the center of the demon world to find Makiella.

They might actually grab me by the legs of my pants.

“Don’t worry too much. Yulia. If you are Seohyun, you will come back safely.”

Colin, who was listening next to her, also smiled and reassured Julia.

Of course, Colin didn’t know our plan.

The guilt of lying doubled.

Fortunately, I had clearly informed Max and Catalina, so the plan wouldn’t be leaked.

Anyway, I had to deceive the king and Julia and go on a campaign.

It was clear that if I reported on the operation after subduing Makiella, I would get angry.

I was barely allowed to enter the demon world, but if I were to face the Four Heavenly Kings, it was obvious that I would fiercely oppose it.

“You have no intention of resting in the capital anymore, do you?”

“Okay. “Nothing good will come of taking time.”

“But don’t move too hastily.”

Is it because of my mood that Julia’s nagging is getting worse?

At least she was the only one who cared for me, so I couldn’t help it.

I wanted to talk more, but unfortunately, Julia had work to do.

Colin had more business than her.

“Okay. Then have fun for a day.”

“Yes. Director. “I’ll be back!”

Colin’s first vacation in a really long time.

It seems she wanted to spend time with us.

I made an appointment a week in advance if I wanted to wander around the capital together.

There were times when Colin came to visit me at the mansion or we walked around the capital together.

I have never taken a vacation like today and played all day.

“Colin. Are you sure you’re okay? It would be dangerous if you went with us.”

“Are you okay. “I plan to stop by just one place anyway and then go to the mansion.”

Because we were attracting people’s attention, we couldn’t move around freely.

Perhaps knowing that fact, Colin also had no intention of staying on the street for long.

As I went out onto the street, the atmosphere was as quiet as usual.

As the king said, the capital was slowly regaining stability.

Although the streets of the capital were chaotic and there was a heavy atmosphere.

The number of people sitting on the streets was decreasing and public order was being stabilized.

“The atmosphere in the capital is getting better with the news that the Demon King’s army has been subdued.”

“Thank goodness. It’s okay for children to roam the streets.”

“Of course you have to be careful. “There are thieves and robbers everywhere.”

When I first arrived in the capital, there was still no peaceful atmosphere.

If time passes like this, will we be able to find our former self?

“It’s over there. A place I often visit.”

The first place Colin stopped at was a flower shop.

I knew that Colin was arranging flowers as a hobby.

I heard that this is where she mainly selects and buys flowers.

When I opened the door and entered, there were countless flowers lined up everywhere.

“Colin. “It’s been a while.”

“Madam. It’s been a while!”

Colin greeted me warmly, as if he was already acquainted with the store owner.

And the store owner looked at us and smiled brightly.

“Hello. “I heard a lot from Colin.”

Looking at you, it looks like you already know us.

It was not strange since it was already quite famous in the capital.

Still, the store owner showed friendly feelings towards us.

It would be nice if other people did the same.

“Colin. If there is a flower you like, feel free to choose.”

“Yes? Really?”

“Okay. “If you want to buy flowers, you can choose as much as you want.”

Then, the person who was most interested was Tyria.

I’ve even given flowers I saw in Hellwood Forest as a gift before.

I also saw her looking particularly like it.

If a peaceful world comes in the future, wouldn’t I have a hobby for flowers like Colin?

And Celica was picking flowers to give as gifts to the children.

Kayla was looking at the flowers while listening to Colin’s explanation.

“Erina. You too, pick one.”

“…It’s okay.”

Naturally, Erina wasn’t particularly interested.

Still, my eyes wandered as if the feeling of being surrounded by flowers wasn’t bad.

Among them, I found the flower that seemed to go best with Erina.

“Do you happen to know what the name of this flower is?”

I asked Colin, but she didn’t seem to know either.

Then, the store owner, who had been quietly watching, approached.

“These are wild flowers purchased in small quantities from the northern region. “The name is Seolbaekhwa.”

Immaculate white petals and light green leaves.

As a plant grown in the north, it had a fairly sturdy stem.

At the same time, the sharp thorns stood sharp as if telling you not to touch them.

It was a beautiful flower, even though it was quite difficult to find.

“Ruler. Erina. It’s a gift.”

After purchasing it as is, I gave it to Erina as a gift.

And Erina’s expression immediately softened as she accepted the gift.

“Thank you…”

Since we have to go on an expedition in two days anyway, we won’t have time to bond.

Still, wouldn’t it be okay to leave a flower pot in the room?

All you have to do is ask the children to water the flowers.

Meanwhile, Colin selected various flowers and made a flower basket on the spot.

Just looking at the gorgeously finished flower basket seemed to make me feel good.

“Your dexterity is amazing.”

“Ahaha… “This is nothing special.”

Even in the eyes of others, my skills have improved significantly.

Even though he must have been busy with work at the request office, he seems to have practiced quite a bit.

Kayla was right next to him, helping Colin in some clumsy way.

Somehow, she started making flower baskets together.

Of course, since it was my first time, my skills weren’t that good.

Kayla seemed to be engrossed in it, as if it was fun.

“Hmm… I guess I don’t have any talent.”

“Everyone is similar at first. This is pretty good.”

Kayla seemed dissatisfied with the result and fiddled with the basket sullenly.

It was definitely clumsy compared to what Colin made.

A beautiful flower basket was completed thanks to her efforts.

After buying flowers one by one, when I came out, people were gathered as expected.

I already felt like I was popular when I was walking on the streets.

It seems that the rumor spread while looking around the flower shop.

“Haha… People are really gathering.”

“Don’t make eye contact. Let’s just pass by.”

Attracting attention for no reason will only increase the commotion.

Let’s take a step while carefully holding the bouquet.

Just as the Red Sea split, people began to split.

‘We are not celebrities.’

Do the celebrities you see on TV feel this way? I didn’t feel very good.