The Sky Castle [Chaos Breaker].
Despite its name, the only word that can properly describe it is stunning.
I can't imagine how such a huge structure was constructed.
However, despite its size, every corner has been decorated with exquisite statues, and every statue made meticulously by master craftsmen.
Not just on the outside.
The inside is covered by golden embroidered carpeting, paintings line the walls, and each side is decorated with expensive artwork and sculptures.
Zanoba will speak nonstop, looking at this and that, [This sculpture is obviously out of the Ganon school. Could it be by the master himself?] [The original rider statue? To see this in person, what an honor!] He looks truly happy.
Originally Sylvaril and Ariel would respond, but they soon got worn down by him and simply smile wearily.
Usually there would be a second bothersome person.
Yet when I look at Cliff, he looks painfully tense.
His eyes are wide, but he's keeping his mouth shut unless being asked otherwise.
Elinalise besides him, holding his hand like a mom and keeping him moving along.
Well, this is fine. If those two start chattering it'd be rather noisy.
"The audience room is just before us."
At the end of the hallway, Sylvaril stops before a pair of doors.
A heavy door, dotted with silver, with a dragon painted on each side.
All in all, it took almost an hour for us to reach here from the magic circle.
Such a large place is kind of a pain too.
A segway would be nice.
"Although Perugius is generous, please observe proper etiquette."
Having said that, Sylvaril places a hand on the door.
No knocking?
"Excuse us, but we're still in our travel wear! Wouldn't that be inappropriate?"
Ariel hurriedly asks.
Now that she mentions it, don't they usually bring the guests to the reception room first in these situations?
Change into proper formal wear, get everything set before initial greetings.
I recall doing that when meeting with King Shirone.
But I didn't have any formal wear of sorts, so I ended up wearing my old shabby robes like usual.
Oh no, I never thought about this before, so that was an audience.
I should have brought a formal wear.
"Perugius-sama doesn't care about the dress code. Rather, he really dislikes the old-fashion formalities at Asura Kingdom. In my opinion, rather than changing intentionally, keep what you have on, and you'll leave a better impression with master."
Hearing that, Asura shut her mouth.
Maybe something happened back then.
Like, the reason Perugius left for the Sky Castle was that he got bullied by King Asura or something.
"Well, may we at least put aside our coats and luggage?"
"I understand, please come this way."
Hearing what amounted to begging from Ariel, Sylvaril consents and nods.
Walking away from the big door, she opens a room on the side.
Roughly the size of my bedroom.
Compared to the rest of the castle it's relatively small and plain, but even the table, cabinet, and clothing racks are items of high quality.
"Thank you very much."
"Perugius-sama is waiting. Please hurry."
With that said, Sylvaril closed the door.
Confirming that, Ariel removes her overcoat.
Luke immediately went over to take it from her, and Sylphy takes out a haircomb and begins to comb Ariel's hair.
At the same time, Zanoba put away his overcoat in the clothing rack and put on a new one to wear.
Elinalise busies herself inspecting Cliff's hair and outfit.
I dust off my outfit and straighten my shirt.
Nothing formal... What you wear isn't important, sincerity is.
Casual wear doesn't mean we can just wear whatever.
By the way, Nanahoshi isn't doing anything.
At most she just straightened her bangs.
Say, today she's in uniform too.
Does she really hate clothing from this world that much?
"All set."
Finally Sylphy removes her sunglasses. Everyone's ready to go.
All in all, no more than 10 minutes have passed.
Despite that, Ariel looks almost like a different person.
She has bearings to begin with, but now she just exudes elegance.
Perhaps as royalty, she has spent a long time honing the skills to become beautiful.
"Sorry for the wait."
"Oh. This way."
Sylvaril receives the signal from outside.
Like nothing happened, she heads back before the previous door.
Giant doors painted with dragons.
Behind it waits Perugius.
Realizing that, I start to feel nervous.
"Phew..."
Before the doors open, I heard Ariel taking a deep breath.