The conversation between the Grand Duke of Illeston and Louis itself was not one in which Simone could get involved.
All Louis did was simply report to the Grand Duke of Illeston unilaterally about how the restoration was going after that incident, what the state of the castle was like, and how the nobles and the people's reactions to the Illeston family and Simone were changing after the speech.
Nevertheless, their conversation was quite interesting to Simone.
“I heard that the East has offered to help restore the village of Hertin.”
“Yes. It’s an offer that I don’t really have a reason to refuse, so we’re having a discussion.”
“Hertin is a place with poor security. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to get their help for the time being. And...”
Louis' gaze quickly turned to Simone.
“I brought it here because there was an idea that it would be a good idea to provide a residence in the capital for Lady Simone.”
Me? Suddenly?
All Louis did was simply report to the Grand Duke of Illeston unilaterally about how the restoration was going after that incident, what the state of the castle was like, and how the nobles and the people's reactions to the Illeston family and Simone were changing after the speech.
Nevertheless, their conversation was quite interesting to Simone.
“I heard that the East has offered to help restore the village of Hertin.”
“Yes. It’s an offer that I don’t really have a reason to refuse, so we’re having a discussion.”
“Hertin is a place with poor security. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to get their help for the time being. And...”
Louis' gaze quickly turned to Simone.
“I brought it here because there was an idea that it would be a good idea to provide a residence in the capital for Lady Simone.”
Me? Suddenly?
Simone looked at Louis. Louis said indifferently as if he wasn't expecting anything.
“Since Simone’s exploits are widely known, and the fact that she lifted the Emperor’s curse last time has also spread widely. I was wondering if it would be right to have a hero live under the protection of one family.”
Simone looked at him intently as if asking for his opinion and answered in one breath.
“It’s okay even if it’s not like that.”
“...Is that so?”
“Yes. Because there is still work to be done here.”
Even if she leave the Illeston family mansion, it would be nice to have a place to go. And if it is a mansion that the royal family gives her in honor of her achievements, it would certainly be a luxurious place to live alone.
But it's too early now.
“I like this place.”
“Huh? What is it?”
“Because it’s a place where souls gather. The curse hasn’t been completely lifted yet. Well, if you insist on giving me a house in the capital, I won’t refuse.”
When Simone said this with a playful smile, Louis nodded as if it was natural.
“Yes, please stay here, but if you ever come to the capital, we will make arrangements so that you can stay comfortably. I am sure it will be helpful.”
Louis also just learned of Simone's plan through his conversation with the Grand Duke of Illeston.
That is to say, Simone began taking advantage of her increased fame to take on commissions regarding psychic phenomena within the Empire.
Since she will be coming to the capital city more often to complete commissions, it will be easier to take on commissions and less of a hassle to have a house instead of looking for a place to stay every time.
Louis said, checking Simone's reaction.
“I think I’ve said everything I wanted to say.”
“Thank you for your hard work on your long journey. Are you returning to the castle now?”
"No."
Louis shook his head at the words of the Grand Duke of Illeston and pointed to Simone.
“If it’s okay, I’d like to go out for a bit with Simone. Would you allow me to do so?”
Simone frowned and sat up abruptly.
“Why do I need Your Highness’s permission to go?”
“Yes? Well... is the Grand Duke of Illeston your guardian?”
Oh, that's right.
After all, Simone is still a teenager of seventeen.
When Simone glanced at the Grand Duke of Illeston, the Grand Duke of Illeston sighed and nodded.
“Go and come back.”
“I’ll be back. I might be a little late. I have other places to stop by.”
“Are you coming back today?”
Simone smiled faintly at the question from the Grand Duke of Illeston, who seemed to be concerned about something.
“I will return before the Master leaves.”
“But where are we going?”
Simone asked for the destination only after getting into the carriage.
She asks quickly.
Louis looked at her reproachfully and said.
“Do you remember? I said smile would provide a large training ground where you could train with ease.”
“Oh! I remember that!”
Geneon, who had been lying face down under Simone's touch, jumped up.
“Is it finished?”
Louis, who had been startled for a moment, smiled.
“Yes, it’s done. Sorry for keeping you waiting so long.”
“Yeah! It took too long! What’s taking so long? It just has to be bigger! You could have just called a field with nothing in it a training ground!”
How I lamented watching Simone being beaten helplessly at the Occult Society a month ago!
Even now, he feels a chill down his spine when he thinks about how heartbroken he was at the helplessness of not being able to help.
If only he had practiced properly even just once, he wouldn't have been so hurt.
Geneon had thought about that many times during the night when Simone had lost consciousness and was teetering on the brink of life and death.
Now, Simone finally has her own training ground. How could he not be happy?
“What’s so hard about finding a training ground that it takes so long! Hey!”
Louis smiled awkwardly at Geneon, who was getting excited and nagging.
“Haha, sorry. Since I was building a training ground, I wanted to build it in a place with deep meaning... That’s why it took some time.”
Simone tilted her head. Louis's smile as he spoke seemed somehow more sinister than usual.
“Where are you going?”
“You’ll know once you go there. It’s a place that Simone knows well.”
A place I know? Simone looked out the window.
'I should say it's a place I know...'
There is only the mansion and the capital. This road does not lead to the capital.
Louis showed a bright, sunny expression as he watched Simone, who was looking puzzled.
“You will find out soon.”
And after a while, Simone realized where the carriage was headed.
“Your Highness the Crown Prince.”
“Hey Simone, why are you calling me so stiffly?”
Simone looked out the window with a strange expression.
I was wondering where to go...
“Surely not?”
Hey, no way. As Simone glared at him with a suspicious look, Louis nodded with a bright and innocent smile.
“That’s right.”
“Oh no! Really?”
“Yes, really.”
Simone looked out the window again with surprised eyes.
Isn't this the road leading to the orphanage where she lived?
Simone said in disbelief.
“Is there a training ground that was torn down and rebuilt by any chance...”
“I said that’s right.”
At that moment, the running carriage stopped.
Louis got out of the carriage first and nodded as if to tell her to look with her own eyes.
Simone, still with a frown on her face, got out of the carriage and stood next to Louis.
"...Oh my God."
Then she opened her mouth wide and looked at the new building in front of her.
“You really tore down the orphanage.”
From Simone's point of view, she couldn't help but be surprised.
In the place where the old and dirty orphanage that had been built just to fit the bill had been, the orphanage had disappeared without a trace and a clean and spacious building had been built in its place.
“Why did it take so long...”
“It would be better to tear down useless buildings.”
Although the tone of voice was plain, it sounded quite cool.
“It was also land with an owner, and for various reasons, it took some time to demolish it. It was also difficult to take into account the wizards’ schedules.”
"Wizard?"
"Yes."
Louis walked a little closer to the building and put his hand on the wall.
“Each wall is engraved with magic. It won’t collapse with just a little training. Also, the spirits summoned within the training grounds won’t be able to escape.”
"Huh!"
“Geneon said, knocking on the building happily.
“Yes, yes. It’s full of elaborate magic tricks. Well, it’s worth the price for being late.”
“Thank you for the compliment, Geneon.”
Wow, even cats can climb up the stairs. Simone watched Geneon's stairs up in wonder before approaching Louis.
“Thank you for your concern, Your Highness.”
“Don’t worry. This is nothing compared to what you have done for me and the Luan Empire.”
Louis reached out into the building.
“Would you like to come in and take a look?”
Instead of answering, Simone walked towards where he was pointing.
And the moment the door to the huge training ground opens.
“...Hey.”
You want me to use this big place all by myself?
A huge training center that looks like it could be used for a concert.
The circular space is divided into two halves, one with a sand floor and the other with a brick floor.
And on the right side of the training ground, there were three doors, one of which was made of glass, allowing a clear view inside.
As Simone stared at the door, Louis quickly said.
“The place that looks like glass is the break room. You can discuss training content with Geneon, and you can talk to guests if they come. And in the middle room, some books can help with training. Of course, uh...”
Louis put his index finger to his lips as if telling a secret.
“I brought some forbidden books. Well, the Empire’s perception of necromancers is changing rapidly, so they will soon be removed from the forbidden list. And the last room is for the managers who will be managing this training grounds.”
Simone stepped forward and took a broad look around the training grounds.
Looking at it again, the only thought that came to mind was, “Is this large space all mine?”
However, it is definitely a perfect training ground for training.
“How about Geneon?”
At Simone's question, Geneon's clown rose again.
“Not bad!”
After hearing Geneon's impressions, Simone approached Louis again.
“It’s perfect. Thank you so much.”
“I’m glad you liked it. Well, would you like to stay a little longer?”
Simone shook her head at Louis' question.
“Let’s go right away.”
Geneon seemed excited to start training right away, but unfortunately, she had somewhere to go today.
“While I’m out here, there’s a place I want to go. Can you take me there?”
“Of course.”
Although he didn't have much time, he had enough time to get Simone to her destination.
Louis asked, following Simone who was leading the way.
“But where are you going?”
Simone laughed devilishly.
“I think it’s time to start giving some work to Count Chaylor.”
“Since Simone’s exploits are widely known, and the fact that she lifted the Emperor’s curse last time has also spread widely. I was wondering if it would be right to have a hero live under the protection of one family.”
Simone looked at him intently as if asking for his opinion and answered in one breath.
“It’s okay even if it’s not like that.”
“...Is that so?”
“Yes. Because there is still work to be done here.”
Even if she leave the Illeston family mansion, it would be nice to have a place to go. And if it is a mansion that the royal family gives her in honor of her achievements, it would certainly be a luxurious place to live alone.
But it's too early now.
“I like this place.”
“Huh? What is it?”
“Because it’s a place where souls gather. The curse hasn’t been completely lifted yet. Well, if you insist on giving me a house in the capital, I won’t refuse.”
When Simone said this with a playful smile, Louis nodded as if it was natural.
“Yes, please stay here, but if you ever come to the capital, we will make arrangements so that you can stay comfortably. I am sure it will be helpful.”
Louis also just learned of Simone's plan through his conversation with the Grand Duke of Illeston.
That is to say, Simone began taking advantage of her increased fame to take on commissions regarding psychic phenomena within the Empire.
Since she will be coming to the capital city more often to complete commissions, it will be easier to take on commissions and less of a hassle to have a house instead of looking for a place to stay every time.
Louis said, checking Simone's reaction.
“I think I’ve said everything I wanted to say.”
“Thank you for your hard work on your long journey. Are you returning to the castle now?”
"No."
Louis shook his head at the words of the Grand Duke of Illeston and pointed to Simone.
“If it’s okay, I’d like to go out for a bit with Simone. Would you allow me to do so?”
Simone frowned and sat up abruptly.
“Why do I need Your Highness’s permission to go?”
“Yes? Well... is the Grand Duke of Illeston your guardian?”
Oh, that's right.
After all, Simone is still a teenager of seventeen.
When Simone glanced at the Grand Duke of Illeston, the Grand Duke of Illeston sighed and nodded.
“Go and come back.”
“I’ll be back. I might be a little late. I have other places to stop by.”
“Are you coming back today?”
Simone smiled faintly at the question from the Grand Duke of Illeston, who seemed to be concerned about something.
“I will return before the Master leaves.”
***
“But where are we going?”
Simone asked for the destination only after getting into the carriage.
She asks quickly.
Louis looked at her reproachfully and said.
“Do you remember? I said smile would provide a large training ground where you could train with ease.”
“Oh! I remember that!”
Geneon, who had been lying face down under Simone's touch, jumped up.
“Is it finished?”
Louis, who had been startled for a moment, smiled.
“Yes, it’s done. Sorry for keeping you waiting so long.”
“Yeah! It took too long! What’s taking so long? It just has to be bigger! You could have just called a field with nothing in it a training ground!”
How I lamented watching Simone being beaten helplessly at the Occult Society a month ago!
Even now, he feels a chill down his spine when he thinks about how heartbroken he was at the helplessness of not being able to help.
If only he had practiced properly even just once, he wouldn't have been so hurt.
Geneon had thought about that many times during the night when Simone had lost consciousness and was teetering on the brink of life and death.
Now, Simone finally has her own training ground. How could he not be happy?
“What’s so hard about finding a training ground that it takes so long! Hey!”
Louis smiled awkwardly at Geneon, who was getting excited and nagging.
“Haha, sorry. Since I was building a training ground, I wanted to build it in a place with deep meaning... That’s why it took some time.”
Simone tilted her head. Louis's smile as he spoke seemed somehow more sinister than usual.
“Where are you going?”
“You’ll know once you go there. It’s a place that Simone knows well.”
A place I know? Simone looked out the window.
'I should say it's a place I know...'
There is only the mansion and the capital. This road does not lead to the capital.
Louis showed a bright, sunny expression as he watched Simone, who was looking puzzled.
“You will find out soon.”
And after a while, Simone realized where the carriage was headed.
“Your Highness the Crown Prince.”
“Hey Simone, why are you calling me so stiffly?”
Simone looked out the window with a strange expression.
I was wondering where to go...
“Surely not?”
Hey, no way. As Simone glared at him with a suspicious look, Louis nodded with a bright and innocent smile.
“That’s right.”
“Oh no! Really?”
“Yes, really.”
Simone looked out the window again with surprised eyes.
Isn't this the road leading to the orphanage where she lived?
Simone said in disbelief.
“Is there a training ground that was torn down and rebuilt by any chance...”
“I said that’s right.”
At that moment, the running carriage stopped.
Louis got out of the carriage first and nodded as if to tell her to look with her own eyes.
Simone, still with a frown on her face, got out of the carriage and stood next to Louis.
"...Oh my God."
Then she opened her mouth wide and looked at the new building in front of her.
“You really tore down the orphanage.”
From Simone's point of view, she couldn't help but be surprised.
In the place where the old and dirty orphanage that had been built just to fit the bill had been, the orphanage had disappeared without a trace and a clean and spacious building had been built in its place.
“Why did it take so long...”
“It would be better to tear down useless buildings.”
Although the tone of voice was plain, it sounded quite cool.
“It was also land with an owner, and for various reasons, it took some time to demolish it. It was also difficult to take into account the wizards’ schedules.”
"Wizard?"
"Yes."
Louis walked a little closer to the building and put his hand on the wall.
“Each wall is engraved with magic. It won’t collapse with just a little training. Also, the spirits summoned within the training grounds won’t be able to escape.”
"Huh!"
“Geneon said, knocking on the building happily.
“Yes, yes. It’s full of elaborate magic tricks. Well, it’s worth the price for being late.”
“Thank you for the compliment, Geneon.”
Wow, even cats can climb up the stairs. Simone watched Geneon's stairs up in wonder before approaching Louis.
“Thank you for your concern, Your Highness.”
“Don’t worry. This is nothing compared to what you have done for me and the Luan Empire.”
Louis reached out into the building.
“Would you like to come in and take a look?”
Instead of answering, Simone walked towards where he was pointing.
And the moment the door to the huge training ground opens.
“...Hey.”
You want me to use this big place all by myself?
A huge training center that looks like it could be used for a concert.
The circular space is divided into two halves, one with a sand floor and the other with a brick floor.
And on the right side of the training ground, there were three doors, one of which was made of glass, allowing a clear view inside.
As Simone stared at the door, Louis quickly said.
“The place that looks like glass is the break room. You can discuss training content with Geneon, and you can talk to guests if they come. And in the middle room, some books can help with training. Of course, uh...”
Louis put his index finger to his lips as if telling a secret.
“I brought some forbidden books. Well, the Empire’s perception of necromancers is changing rapidly, so they will soon be removed from the forbidden list. And the last room is for the managers who will be managing this training grounds.”
Simone stepped forward and took a broad look around the training grounds.
Looking at it again, the only thought that came to mind was, “Is this large space all mine?”
However, it is definitely a perfect training ground for training.
“How about Geneon?”
At Simone's question, Geneon's clown rose again.
“Not bad!”
After hearing Geneon's impressions, Simone approached Louis again.
“It’s perfect. Thank you so much.”
“I’m glad you liked it. Well, would you like to stay a little longer?”
Simone shook her head at Louis' question.
“Let’s go right away.”
Geneon seemed excited to start training right away, but unfortunately, she had somewhere to go today.
“While I’m out here, there’s a place I want to go. Can you take me there?”
“Of course.”
Although he didn't have much time, he had enough time to get Simone to her destination.
Louis asked, following Simone who was leading the way.
“But where are you going?”
Simone laughed devilishly.
“I think it’s time to start giving some work to Count Chaylor.”
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