An Old Country Bumpkin Is Invited

“Welcome, Lady Allucia Citrus and Sir Beryl Gardenant. We have been expecting you.”

Yep, I really did come to the Rebellis Royal Palace.

Well, I’d been here before when escorting royalty, but we’d greeted Prince Glen and Princess Sarakia at the gate. We hadn’t even been allowed into the courtyard beyond it, so being able to walk right into the palace like this felt wildly out of place.

“Yes. Have we kept you waiting?”

“Not at all. There is still a little time before the appointed hour.”

Allucia and the man who seemed to be our guide, waiting at the entrance, exchanged a few words.

I had no idea how any of this worked, so all I could do was follow Allucia. I was huddled up tight, fidgeting in clothes I still wasn’t used to.

After the incident was over, I did my best to wash those expensive clothes with Myui’s help, and thank goodness they were black.

I hadn’t suffered any notable injuries, so there were no tears or frays, but when you’re fighting for your life, there’s no avoiding getting blood on you.

I’d checked their appearance and smell over and over, and at least I didn’t think I’d be showing up in anything disrespectful. Besides, wearing everyday clothes to meet royalty would have been much worse. Allucia and Henblitz had checked them over too, so I figured I was probably fine...