The day after Kazuya rescued the slaves from the underground prison.
Because Phyllis called for him, Kazuya went to the castle with Chitose.
「It looks like a European castle」
「It does look like that, doesn’t it?」
Every corner of the palace is polished to a shine. A deep red carpet is spread across the ground, an expensive looking painting is hung up on the wall.
Kazuya and Chitose walk together whilst enjoying the castle.
「It’s here」
The maid accompanying them said as she led them to the room. Upon entering the room, Kazuya spotted Phyllis who is wearing plated armor, as well as a young lady wearing expensive looking jewellery and clothing.
…..Who are you? Who is this person?
She gave off a mature feel; seemingly in her middle thirties. She was seated on the sofa.
Kazuya and Chitose entered the room.
「This way, please」
「If you insist」
「Excuse me」
The women sitting on the sofa says so, as she floats a gentle smile.
「How do you do. I am Queen Isabella Veruherumu of the Canary Kingdom」(TLN: Iris’ mother is a princess and called Aria, try not to get confused xD)
Why does a queen appear so suddenly!?
Although Kazuya was taken aback by the fact that the young woman was a Queen, he managed to return a calm reply.
「Greetings you majesty, Queen Isabella. I am the leader of Parabellum Nagato Kazuya. This is my deputy Katayama Chitose」
「I have heard many good things from Phyllis. Apparently you have an amazing adventuring group」
「I’m….honored」
Whilst replying to Queen Isabella, Kazuya shoots a glance at Phyllis.
Phyllis, noticing Kazuya’s gaze, smiled wryly.
…..I do hope you didn’t mention anything strange.
Kazuya couldn’t hide his anxiety whilst looking at Phyllis.
「Enough with the formalities I think. Let me tell you why I’m here」
Getting back to the topic, Queen Isabella continued.
「I wanted to thank you directly for saving Iris, as well as preventing the destruction of the Second knights squad」(TLN: I referred to them as just “Knights” last time, but they actually define them as a squad)
「No, we just helped by chance」
Kazuya lowered his head to Queen Isabella in a panic.
「Please don’t be so modest. Regardless of the circumstances, you still rescued Iris and Phyllis」
「Haa…..」
Kazuya returned a vague reply.
「Someone told me that you were going to visit Iris once you returned to the castle, will you be going?」
Oh?
Kazuya felt uncomfortable speaking to the Queen about matters to do with Iris.