In Another World With My Smartphone: Volume 26 by Patora Fuyuhara

Author:Patora Fuyuhara [FUYUHARA, PATORA]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Published: 2022-10-10T00:00:00+00:00

I’d waved off the whole thing with Elna calling Elze mother as just a cute nickname. They bought the story easily enough, since nobody would expect Elze to have a daughter who looked so old. Easier to paint it as an affectionate nickname for an older sister figure than tell them the actual truth.

Kuon had no such issues, since he referred to his mother as Yumina and me as Grand Duke in public. Yumina wasn’t exactly thrilled about that particular fact, but it was mighty convenient.

“I’m glad this place is still here, though the interior has certainly changed over the last fifteen years.”

Once we were done at the treatment facility, Tatsuma offered to take us around the capital. Apparently, he was keen to stretch his legs for the first time in fifteen years. Then, when Elna mentioned she was hungry, he recommended we come here for something sweet.

It was definitely a retro-style place. It kind of reminded me of something straight out of the Taisho era. It was only retro-chic from my perspective, though. The people of Orphen would most likely view it as a fairly modern establishment.

“You were able to come here when you were the active ryutei?”

“I would disguise myself from time to time and leave the palace. I was quite good at it, I’ll have you know.”

“That caused me no manner of trouble in the past, you know? I always had to deal with the political fallout of your little jaunts on my own.”

“...Oops. Let’s forget I just said that.”

Tatsuma chuckled lightly in response to Kuon’s question, prompting Prime Minister Ryuzan to interject from the side. It was clear the two men had a close relationship.

“I used to bring Houka here a lot as well. Taking her out for treats was a small pleasure.”

“The houtei is still fond of desserts, I’ll have you know.”

It was kind of a relief to know that a dignified leader like the ryutei also sneaked out of the castle from time to time. It made me feel less bad about doing it so much myself. I could almost hear the voice of Kousaka in my ears, chastising me for using my magic to run away from my paperwork, but I quickly shushed it.

“Still, I can’t help but feel that dessert is an insufficient reward for all you’ve done...”

“You needn’t worry about that. Your country is allied with ours, so it’s only natural for us to assist. What else are alliances for?”

A fine statement indeed. It was just a shame that Kuon had said it rather than me.

...Son, can you let your dad handle the diplomacy? You’re gonna make me look bad if a little kid’s speaking on my behalf...

After we finished eating, we walked around, thinking of where to go next all the while. It had been fifteen years since Tatsuma had last walked around the capital, so he was understandably antsy.

“Has it changed that much?”

“It has. Old landmarks are gone, and new ones stand in their place. It’s almost as if I’m in another place entirely, though that’s to be expected after such a long time has passed.

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