After Reid and the others left the office, Galt was leaning his body against the back of the sofa.
The document that Reid gave me contained information that would shake up not only the Kingdom of Libertonia, but other countries as well.
Why has Elicia's story become so big anyway...?
He put one hand to his forehead and sighed.
"Come in."
"...Yeah"
The man who came in was a strong-looking man in his 50s, about 170 cm tall and well-built.
Generally, no one enters the Prime Minister's office without knocking.
If anyone were to be included, it would have to be someone Galt wouldn't mind, or someone higher than Galt, the chancellor.
There are so few people in this royal castle who are superior to Galt that you could even count them on one hand.
...Well, it would increase if he married one of the princesses.
The man sat down on the sofa in front of Galt, crossed his arms and laughed.
"You seem to have a difficult look on your face, don't you?"
"... well."
Deciding it would be quicker to show him than to explain, I handed the stack of documents to the man.
Honestly, how can you explain something like this in words?
The man tilted his head as he took the documents from Galt and began to look them over.
Immediately, the man's eyes widened, he placed the documents on the table between the sofas, and with a difficult expression on his face, he folded his arms and sighed.
"...Who did this?"
"It's Reid."
"That guy... This is bad."
"This is not a bad thing, King Adom."
The man known as King Adom gave a wry smile.
Yes, he is Adom Libertonia, the 26th and current king of the Kingdom of Libertonia.
King Adom rubbed his chin and laughed in a troubled manner, then lowered his gaze to the documents.
"From what I can see, it's not just our country, is it?"
"Yes, it lists the countries that may have sold their goods. The neighboring country Sajiris, which we were at war with, the toy country Yurural, the maritime city of Weelve... and even the holy country of Kairu. It's the worst."
"...Is there a possibility that this document is nonsense?"
"...That Reid?"
Galt sighed and turned his gaze from King Adom to the documents.
King Adom asked with a light chuckle, seeing Galt look exhausted, something he rarely saw.
"So, what will Reid do with this material?"
Galt explains to King Adom the story of Elicia that he heard from Reid.
King Adom, listening to the explanation, gradually became displeased.
Because he is also known to be a loving husband.
He has two wives, but they known to get along and there are no issues regarding succession.
Occasionally, he is spotted on dates with his two wives, pretending to be a commoner.
Those who notice will notice, so Galt's true feelings are that he wants it to stop.
"Raid will make a donation for the sake of the kingdom and Elicia."
"...Donation?"
"We will receive donations from the nobles who are holding Elicia, and while they are receiving the donations, we will search for the next replacement..."
"A replacement, Reid says it easily, but..."
"He noticed... that there must be a few people who could take they place."
"...So you wanted Reid to become a noble after all?"
King Adom said the same thing and gave a wry smile.
But does he really need a title?
Two years ago, he took the rights to the mountain in exchange for a title.
The nobles on that mountain were dazzled by Silver Wolf and their rights were passed on to various other nobles, but no noble had ever lasted three months.
No matter what they do, stampedes occur, they are criticized by the public, and they lose their power and rights.
At first King Adom and Galt tough he were just like the other nobles, but before they knew it, a year and a half had passed.
So far, there has not been a single stampede, and the reports are monthly.
And now, the materials for this issue.
Thet suddenly wondered if he was the type of person who couldn't show his true strength if he was somehow placed in the noble category.
It seemed as if King Adom had read my thoughts, he laughed happily in front of me.
Then, seeing King Adom's expression turn serious, he straightens up.
"Please investigate this immediately. It's not just our country that's being affected."
"Yes."
King Adom stood up and put his hand on the door, then looked at Galt as if he had remembered something.
And he laughs happily.
"Shall we make a donation for the sake of the kingdom and Elicia?"
Suzuya at 2pm.
Now this place has turned into a battlefield.
"Reid, four more steaks!"
"Five more order coming!"
"Yes!"
I answered the voices of Felica and Erika who had come to help me, and continued grilling steaks in the kitchen.
Nimi and two helpers pour the drinks and quickly carry them around.
If you ask why I'm grilling steaks, it's because I've been borrowing the help of adventurers who have gathered at Suzuya for two days.
When I offered to pay them, they all requested steak.
I understand how you feel, but it's only 2pm.
"Instructor! Alcohol!"
"Instructor Reid, extra steak and alcohol!"
"Drinking while looking at a beautiful woman is the best!"
"Don't lay a hand on my woman!"
When I raised my voice so that the people in the kitchen could hear, I heard a cheerful laugh, "How dare you touch the instructor's things?"
I noticed Erika entering the kitchen with a slightly embarrassed look on her face and apologized.
When I explained the situation to Erika in the morning, she left school early to help me.
Erika puts on Nimi's apron, folds her arms and says with a shy look on her face.
" Since when have I been Reid's woman?"
"No, you haven't yet."
"...Why did you say "not yet" here?"
As Erika was still embarrassed and pouting, I cut a small piece of the cooked steak and poured some sauce on it.
Then I stabs it with a fork and brings it to Erika's mouth.
Erika looked puzzled, so I smiled and nodded, then stuffed her face with the steak.
She covers her mouth with one hand and enjoys the food with gusto.
"How about... my steak?"
Erika, unable to speak because she had a steak in her mouth, nodded her head repeatedly in response to my words.
Satisfied with Erika's condition, he puts the food on a plate and hands it over to her.
"I said something weird so please take little more."
"... Hehe, I understand."
After finishing her meal, Erika smiled happily at my words and took the plate and carried it away.
By the way, I won't tell you that I immediately heard a voice say, "Instructor! That's not true!" and burst out laughing to myself.