Capítulo 672: Chapter D245: Secret Shop
“Your Majesty, the air port is in that direction.”
The Gleaming Scale Serpent housekeeper elegantly bowed and led the way, stepping out of the house ahead of the mistress and heading in the target direction.
“Mm, I understand.”
The Hero nodded with a smile and followed in his footsteps.
Guided by the well-prepared Gleaming Scale Serpent, the Emerald Eye nun and the housekeeper headed to the air harbor district on the outskirts of the city.
This city was quite large, and even though it was the place where the Hero was born and raised, it was still a vast world for a young child.
Thus, although she often engaged in outdoor activities with her close friend, there were many parts of the city the Hero had never visited before, including the air harbor district, bustling with people and busy with cargo transport.
And since the village where her grandfather lived was just an ordinary small village without a flying airship stop, this was the Hero’s first time coming to the air port, preparing to take a flying airship.
“So this is the air harbor district…”
The Hero curiously looked around, the emerald green pupils reflecting the surrounding scenes.
“Oh——”
[Quiet—Bustling]
D90+10=d90(78)+10=88
“It’s unexpectedly lively here.”
She lightly exclaimed, her eyes filled with wonder.
The surroundings could indeed be described as bustling with activity.
On the wide avenue, many robust Chocobos pulled wagons, striding steadily and hurrying toward the air port;
Businesspeople in attire hurriedly jogged past the Hero, constantly muttering about the imminent boarding time.
In the distance, fully armed adventurers headed for the air port in small teams, laughing and discussing whether they could earn back the airship fare with this mission’s target;
Amidst the hustle and bustle of people, one could even see some alien races and recognized demons mixed within, occasionally attracting attention but mostly receiving indifferent glances.
Despite such a dense crowd, the order was quite well maintained, largely thanks to the intimidating Griffin Patrol Team soaring above from time to time.
“I didn’t expect such a lively place in this city as well.”
Originally thinking such a scene could only be found in the Capital, the Hero’s eyes shone brightly.
She stood in place, eagerly looking around, and although she did not obstruct pedestrian traffic, she unknowingly drew people’s attention.
If one were to look down from above, they would notice a clear slowing of the human flow passing through the Hero’s position, causing slight congestion behind.
[Saintess’s Precepts]
D972=d972(42)=42
[Hero’s Charm (Nature of Impact on Perception)]
D120=d120(24)=24
“Ah, my bad.”
Realizing she had inadvertently obstructed the flow of people, the Hero blinked and quickly stepped back, gradually withdrawing her temperament.
Within a few steps, the captivating attraction she exuded disappeared without a trace, and although the girl’s appearance remained exquisite, she no longer had that attention-grabbing presence.
The Hero now understood that her charm was also a kind of weapon, but since it was a weapon, it shouldn’t be used casually in such situations.
“But there really are a lot of people, I never had such an impression before.”
The Hero remarked with puzzlement while observing the bustling crowd around her.
Upon hearing Your Majesty’s query, the Gleaming Scale Serpent promptly provided an explanation:
“Indeed, Your Majesty, you also know that due to the Magic Cloud Undercurrent, the kingdom’s air routes had been at a standstill for quite a while.
“Thus, after reopening, the long-piled-up businesses were released all at once, bringing prosperity far greater than ever before.
“Furthermore, although the Capital was half-destroyed by the disaster caused by the Black Gate, the Royal Family and other important personnel were not severely injured, so to prevent the central functions of the kingdom from halting, there is also a positive push for the revitalization of the air routes to avoid losing control over the local nobles.”
The Hero nodded thoughtfully after hearing this.
“It’s really complicated… If that’s the case, the Fourteenth Princess must be very busy now.”
[Current Status of the Fourteenth Princess]
D50+50=d50(10)+50=60
“I’m not too sure about that.”
Although already an excellent housekeeper, the Gleaming Scale Serpent still could not be fully knowledgeable about intelligence from the distant Capital, so he could only shake his head and offer his speculations.
“Her Highness’s body is not suited for high-intensity work, but considering her personality and previous duties, she might already be on her second tour.”
“After all, Princess is very responsible… I hope she doesn’t overexert herself.” The Hero nodded with a slightly worried expression.
“However, I’ve heard she also made significant contributions in the events at the Capital, so perhaps she will be granted more important yet relatively less strenuous duties.” the Gleaming Scale Serpent comforted her.
“Mm, if that’s the case, it would be good.” The Hero smiled and nodded, resuming her steps.
“Although I hope she can have a more relaxed life, if it’s the Princess, she might even actively apply for a tour.”
…Speaking of which, when was the last time I saw her?
A vague memory surged up, but the Hero couldn’t quite recall.
Recently, she’s often had this kind of feeling, but she didn’t give it much thought and continued toward the boarding waiting area.
As this was her first time taking a flying airship, to avoid delays, she specifically had the Gleaming Scale Serpent choose a slightly later flight, just in case.
So there was still some time before the boarding time.
The two had originally planned to walk leisurely while taking in the sights, but halfway there, the Hero suddenly stopped in her tracks.
[Saintess’s Precepts Extreme Failure-30=12, Star Blessing: 4652]