Chapter 60 A rare spectacle has been created!
Chapter 60 A rare spectacle has been created!
I was able to find the dock while walking along the Hennessy Lake. It was the first artifact I encountered after coming here.
A ferryboat was built next to the dock, tied to a pole in the dock.
“Just about ready.”
There was a hint of satisfaction in Cecilia’s tone as she was leading the way.
Soon we arrived at the marina.
I went as close as I could to the ferry and inspected it. Once I looked at it, it appeared to be large enough for four people to ride.
But just in case you don’t know, I’ll ask.
I asked the butler if the boat could accommodate four people.
“Yes. I can ride enough.”
“Then I’m glad.”
From now on, I have to step in again.
It is to escort women so that they can safely board the ship.
I got on the ferry first, then held out my hand. With Cecilia at the head, Flora and Mulia boarded the ferry in order, and the boat was full.
Finally, after receiving the four fishing rods the butler handed over, there was almost no space.
…… Wait, if this happens, there’s no one to row?
“Luke. Do you know how to row?”
“… ….”
I have never rowed in this life or in my previous life…….
As I kept answering with silence, the complexion of Flora and Mulia gradually hardened.
But I can’t entrust it to women with a higher status than me.
Now that this has happened, there is only one answer.
“I will do my best, Your Majesty.”
“For now, believe me… ….”
“I will trust Mr. Luke too.”
However, contrary to what they were saying, the voices of the two were strangely trembling.
Mulia looked very nervous with her fists clenched together.
“But don’t worry, I won’t fall for it! I also brought clothes to change into. Ha ha ha.”
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“… ….”
Everyone said nothing.
At that time, the butler from behind raised his voice as if to encourage me.
“We will keep an eye on you, so please rest assured!”
“Saying so, let’s go.”
Only then did Cecilia’s voice sound relieved.
I imagined myself rowing in my head, then tried it.
But the boat didn’t go forward and kept trying to turn to the side.
“Secretary! You have to row both oars at the same time to move forward!”
“Okay!”
I rowed slowly and with all my might. Finally, the ship began to move forward.
Oh, that’s it!
“I have a lot of free time today, so you can go slowly.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Fortunately, rowing wasn’t too difficult. Maybe it’s because it’s a calm lake.
I slowly rowed the boat to the middle of the lake.
“Wow! Look down!”
Flora let out her exclamation, sticking her head out.
Upon hearing that, Mullia immediately stuck her head out in the opposite direction from Flora.
Cecilia watched with her gaze down.
Seeing these women leisurely exploring the lake, it was clear that they had decided that at least they wouldn’t have to worry about falling in.
Where should I take a look?
Because I was so focused on rowing, I couldn’t see the bottom of the lake properly.
I fixed the oar well, then looked down to the right.
“!”
The bottom of the lake was so clear and clean that it was almost transparent.
Thanks to this, I was able to see schools of fish swimming leisurely and aquatic plants on the bottom of the lake.
As expected, it’s like a medieval town with well-preserved nature.
“Your Majesty. Would you like to fish here?”
Cecilia, who was looking at the bottom of the lake, cast her eyes in my direction.
“I was thinking of doing that, but it turned out well.”
“I am also looking forward to fishing the most.”
As soon as Cecilia agreed to her proposal, Flora expressed her anticipation to the fullest.
“It’s been a while since I’ve done it, so I’m a little nervous.”
Mulia rubbed her palms while saying that. It looked like a preparation movement to warm up.
I gave each of them a fishing rod.
Cecilia and Flora turned to the left and sat down, while Mullia turned her body to the right, opposite her.
I turned to the right and sat down, just like Mulia.
When you don’t know, they say that if you follow someone who is good at it, you will go halfway.
Before starting fishing, Cecilia opened her mouth.
“The fish you catch are released right away. Do you agree?”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“And, since it won’t be fun if I just do it, how about setting a penalty?”
I didn’t know that Cecilia would put her punishment in her mouth first…….
But who would disobey what the emperor said? You have to do what you ask.
As everyone voted yes, Cecilia put on her troubled expression. Then she suddenly called me.
“Luke. I hope you come up with an idea.”
“You mean me?”
“Yes.”
…… The secretary is also a burdensome position.
What kind of penalty should I do?
It’s virtually impossible to hit…….
At that time, a very good punishment flashed into my mind.
The kind of punishment that doesn’t hurt and can make you feel a little shame!
“How about writing your name with your butt?”
“… ….”
I thought the reaction would be good, but everyone responded in silence. Even Flora.
Once you’ve presented your opinion, you’ll have to wait and see.
“I think it will be fun.”
The first to break the silence was Flora. Subsequently, Mulia and Cecilia also expressed the same opinion as Flora.
“I can’t wait to see who finishes last.”
Cecilia smiled, raising one corner of her mouth. She said and then she looked straight in my direction.
But I don’t know if Cecilia knows that.
The penalty is that the person who suggested it first will get it.
“Let’s start.”
At Cecilia’s instruction, everyone threw their fishing lines into the lake.
* * *
“Your Majesty looks happy.”
“Yes.”
Ilaina gave a short answer to Lucia’s words.
The two were in the reeds by Lake Hennessy. Of course, he was wearing a transparent cloak so that his identity would not be revealed.
The two came all the way to this place clinging to the emperor’s carriage and under the wagons ridden by the servants, respectively. Thanks to the magic tool used to move the wall, it wasn’t too difficult while hanging.
There was only one reason why Ileina went this far and she came here.
Following the Empress’ orders to escort Luke.
“Me, Captain.”
Ilaina cautiously called Lucia.
“Why?”
Lucia had her eyes fixed on Lake Hennessy.
“You must have had another mission.”
Ilayna figured out that Lucia was on another mission. However, he suddenly returned to the imperial palace this morning and came to Hennessy Lake with him.
“I came to escort His Majesty.”
“I see.”
“The mission is almost finished.”
“Thank God.”
As far as Ileina knew, Lucia’s mission this time was quite dangerous.
Even so, Lucia said that she was close to completing her mission.
‘As expected, the captain… ….’
Ile Reina had longed for Lucia right after she entered Luna, and her feelings haven’t changed even now.
Lucia possesses skills that no one can match, and has both composure and charisma at the same time.
Ilayna could never imagine having someone else besides Lucia take over as Luna’s leader.
‘Let’s focus on the mission again.’
As I chatted with the leader for a while, I became negligent about the boundaries of the sandbar.
Ileina raised her concentration again.
In her eyes, there was a boat floating in the middle of the lake and Luke holding a fishing rod.
“… ….”
“… ….”
The two of them focused on vigilance for a while, even breathing.
Luke started a fuss with excitement as soon as the fishing line was pulled tight. Wondering what would happen next, she watched Luke’s actions closely.
Luke succeeded in fishing after struggling with the fish several times.
He was very happy to see the meat.
‘Come to think of it, I guess I caught one now.’
Seeing her figure, Ileina became curious about her fishing.
She has been on missions for years, and Ileina has never learned to fish. She usually only hangs on or holds her opponent when she uses her line.
A leisurely activity like fishing was unnecessary in her life.
“Looks like fun.”
At Lucia’s murmur, Il Reina rolled her eyes slightly.
“Ilayna. Haven’t you ever fished?”
“Yes, Captain.”
“Would you like to try it later?”
“… ….”
Ilayna was lost in thought. Still, her nerves were focused on Luke.
Luke boasted of the fish he had caught to the Empress and her ladies-in-waiting, then threw it back into the lake. As Luke watched her smile, she felt that Ileina was inclined to want to try.
“Yes. I want to try it.”
“Yes. When I finish my mission, let’s do it together.”
“Well, but…… Is it okay to disobey His Majesty’s orders?”
Ilayna asked in a worried voice.
“At that time, all you have to do is ask someone else to act as the secretary’s bodyguard.”
“Yes, Captain.”
The two stopped talking there and focused on their mission again.
* * *
“This is the 5th.”
Mulia boasted to us of the fish she had caught in her calm voice.
FYI, she was currently running in first place out of four.
“You are really good at it… ….”
“Mulia. Why are you so good?”
“It wasn’t that I was confident for nothing, the lady of Count Fordward.”
Perhaps thanks to the praise from the three of us, a confident smile spread across Mulia’s face. With her skillful hand, she pulled the fish out of the hook.
Flora needs to get the fish out, but she says she’s scared and asks me to help.
Ah, by the way, I also had a hard time because I was a bit gross to touch.
‘Mulia might be surprisingly squeamish.’
Still, after touching two of them, I was able to put up with them.
For reference, I am currently in second place with two dogs, and Flora is in third place with one.
“… ….”
Cecilia’s fishing line hasn’t moved even once since she started betting.
If this continues, Cecilia will be penalized for writing her name with her butt.
I took a closer look at Cecilia’s profile just in case. Her hand holding her fishing pole was trembling.
“Your Majesty. Should one of us catch one more and we’ll be done?”
Cecilia groaned and grunted instead of answering Flora’s suggestion.
Looks like he’s quite dissatisfied that he didn’t catch even one.
But since it was she who suggested the bet, she had nowhere to vent her anger.
Or maybe it’s kind of ugly, but there is a way to return the bet. Honestly, even if it’s soft, there’s not even a single person to point out about it.
“…… I will.”
However, our upright empress accepted it without hesitation.
Are you aiming for third place jointly with Flora?
Well, that would be a little less embarrassing since you and Flora are writing names with her ass.
I had already caught two, so it didn’t matter who did it.
But today, God was not on Cecilia’s side.
It was because the bite came from Mulia’s fishing rod!
She lifted the fishing pole with her deft hand, and she accomplished her feat of catching 6 fish.
“Is this the end?”
“… ….”
Cecilia couldn’t answer Mullia’s question.
Oh my God.
The day has come to see Her Majesty, no one else, write her name with her butt.
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Anticipation welled up at the thought of seeing a rare spectacle.
-Continued