Became the Escort Knight That the Princesses Were Obsessed With

89. Network Battle (2)

“Meet Her Highness the Princess.”

All the nobles bowed their heads in greeting.

However, Irina did not care.

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She approached me with unfocused eyes.

“Seo… Building a mansion in the West? “What’s the reason, Veil?”

She maintained a noble tone in front of others.

When she spoke to me as if she were a friend of her own age, her nobles were puzzled.

“Let’s talk separately first.”

I brought her to my side to quell her further interest.

Then he sat down next to the Northern Grand Duchess and said.

“The mansion is where my men will stay. “We plan to train several knights there, including Allen.”

Irina held the fruit basket tightly.

Then, she asked with serious eyes.

“But why the West? “It’s expensive and far from here.”

“It is near the western imperial palace, so it is within Leah’s line of sight. “It’s difficult for the crown prince’s spies to get in and out.”

After I explained all my reasons, Irina pursed her lips.

“Plus, the land is fertile, so it’s good for farming.”

Irina glanced up.

She answered, and she understood with her emerald eyes.

“Okay…. But, you don’t live there either, do you?”

“No. “I work in Northwestern, so I have to live in the North.”

I smiled and told him to be at ease.

Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief.

She was satisfied with what she said would be close to the Northern Imperial Palace where she was staying.

“That’s right…. “I thought she was moving her house there again.”

Irina pulled down her hat.

She covered her face and raised the corner of her mouth alone.

She said, “She asked Allen to guarantee her, did you come yourself?”

“Yes, I have something to see nearby.”

2 The princess looked at her auction house.

And, she said as they looked together at the 90,000 gold mansion that has not yet been judged.

“Is that the house you’re after?”

“Yes, the guarantee is sufficient, so now all that’s left is to win the bid.”

The auctioneer returned to the stage.

He wiped his forehead with a handkerchief as three royal family members vouching for my identity appeared.

「Okay then, since we have secured enough guarantees, we will announce the results.」

The host held up a small wooden mallet.

And, the moment when you are about to slam down to end the auction.

He had no choice but to stop.

While time was extended for warranty purposes.

Because the Grand Duke’s secretary received an increase in the budget from the owner.

「Ah, 100,000 gold has been found!」

The host had no reason to refuse the increasing amount.

The larger the amount, the more commission you can earn.

He immediately bid for the secretary’s 100,000 gold.

“100,000 Gold, that’s too expensive… ?”

“That’s right, it will be difficult for my budget.”

I bitterly agreed with what she said.

“Give up?”

“Yes, it’s unfortunate, but I have to be satisfied with eating up the Northern Grand Duke’s money.”

Anyway, this guy is the prince’s line.

I’ll have to be satisfied with the blow to his finances.

Even if you are not a craftsman, there are many ways to build a training facility.

But, at that moment.

「Uh… ? 110,000! 110,000 Gold came out!”

Irina holding up a sign.

She calmly participated in the bidding.

“Woe, Her Highness? Are you sure you don’t mind?”

Honestly, this amount is too expensive even for a craftsman’s house.

If you buy it at auction, the price is almost the same as original price….

Irina, the poorest of the princesses, would buy this?

“I heard that I received land from Leah.”

Irina looked up at me.

And she said with a relaxed smile.

“I’ve only received help from you so far, but I need to clean up the mansion and build it.”

She took it upon herself to build in the West, even though it was not her own land.

She chose to help me rather than be jealous.

「Only 120,000 came out.」

The secretary immediately responds with 120,000 gold.

However, Irina just opened her mouth while holding the sign.

“130,000.”

「Would you like 140,000… ?」

The Grand Duke’s secretary clenched her molars with an angry expression.

Then, she thumped the table and agreed.

「Good, only 140 people came out!」

“150,000.”

Irina held the sign upright.

Then, the nobles all focused on Irina.

“Don’t overdo it. Because of me….”

I also looked at her with her worried expression.

However, Irina did not lower her hand after hearing what I said.

Rather, she looked at me coldly, she said.

“Veil.”

“Yes… ?”

When I asked again with a puzzled expression, Irina raised the corners of her mouth.

She spoke with a confident smile like an emperor.

“I am a member of the royal family. “I have a lot of money.”

The moment she heard those words.

I couldn’t answer for a moment.

In her previous life, Irina was just a girl who accepted her sad fate.

Today, she has grown into another leader like other princesses.

「Okay, it’s 150,000. “Is there anyone here who would like to bid more?”

“Ugh….”

The secretary pursed her lips.

Because she didn’t have the strength to deal with even the princess.

「Okay then, let the countdown begin. 3….」

「2….」

「1….」

―――.

The clear sound of the successful bid echoes through the auction house.

Afterwards, the host congratulated the audience in a loud voice.

「Today’s highlight, Lord Colbert’s final masterpiece, was taken away by Princess Irina!」

The sound of applause from the upper class echoes here and there.

In particular, the Grand Duchess of the North who sat next to us.

She smiled and was truly happy when her brother lost at her auction.

“It looks good-.”

Irina raised her body.

Then, she calmly walked over and received the construction reservation contract.

“Thank you so much. “Her Royal Highness.”

She willingly wants to put her in my hand.

However, the moment my fingertips touched her, I slipped away her contract.

“… ?”

Irina swallowed her saliva deeply.

And with a shy expression, she muttered while holding her contract.

“I didn’t say I would give it to you right away…” .”

The princess covered her face with her contract.

And with her eyes sticking out, she spoke to me.

“In return, I want you to help me.”

The Grand Duchess who was watching next to her opened her eyes strangely, as if she had realized Irina’s intention.

“Oh my.”

Compared to that, I just tilt my head.

“What can I do to help?”

“It’s no big deal. “My close cousin is getting married soon.”

Irina cleared her voice.

And then, she said as she put the contract in my breast pocket.

“So, I’m looking to buy a wedding gift, and I’d like some help…” .”

“Can’t you do that with Dasha?”

I asked in a calm voice.

Then, the Northern Grand Princess sitting next to her looked at me and shook her head.

It means follow along without complaining.

“Well, they say it’s usually better for a man and a woman to go together and make an objective evaluation when it comes to wedding gifts.”

“That’s right, Her Royal Highness. “A couple of my relatives personally made my wedding gift.”

I looked at the two people in turn.

Then, as soon as I realized it, I nodded.

“I understand, there’s nothing I can’t do.”

She bought me a mansion worth 150,000 gold, so how can I not do something like that?

As if responding to her request, I worked with her to raise her body from her seat.

“I know the Northern Imperial Palace well, so all you have to do is follow me.”

“Yes, I will send my subordinates out and join you right away.”

Irina feels much better.

She went out of the garden first with a bright girlish expression.

The grand duchess is watching the princess closely.

She spoke in a kind voice.

“It’s a good time.”

I glanced at the Grand Duchess.

And then, she asked her vaguely.

“You are the Grand Duchess of the North, right? “He published a novel.”

“I’m embarrassed. “I heard the gentleman talk about my novel.”

She opened her fan.

Then she covered her lips and laughed.

“It’s okay. “I couldn’t read it all either.”

I took out the ‘The Book-Eating Fox’ children’s book that Leah sent me as a gift.

“Instead, one of my acquaintances is a huge fan of yours.”

“Oh my, what an honor.”

Then he held it out to the grand duchess and asked for it.

“Could you please sign an autograph for him?”

The ghostwriter accepted the book I gave him.

Then, I was startled by the golden lion seal attached to the side of the book.

“Ah… That fan….”

The princess took a quick look at me.

Then she carefully signed the children’s book.

“Thank you.”

When I got the book back, I greeted him calmly.

And then, I leisurely followed Irina out of the auction house.

The Grand Duchess silently watched me leave.

Then she smiled and spoke to herself.

“The 2nd princess will have to work hard-.”

「―――.」

After leaving the auction house.

I took a walk near the imperial palace with Irina, who was wearing a long-brimmed hat.

Unlike Northon, this place is full of old-fashioned shops.

Many northern nobles were enjoying shopping.

In the past, Irina would have felt burdened by a place like this.

However, with the creation of the Knights Templar and the ability to become self-sufficient, she leisurely looked around the shops.

‘It looks good.’

The corners of her mouth went up when she saw her relaxed appearance, like any royal woman.

“Veil, this way.”

The princess pointed to an alchemist’s workshop with a luxurious sign.

I followed her fingers and went inside together.

There were many unique gems in the workshop.

Starting with a colorful opal necklace.

Even a gem called diamond, which has recently become popular.

They were actually alchemists, but they were actually jewelers.

There, the princess purchased her necklace and ring set with skillful hands. She

And then, she asked to send it to her relative’s address.

“I don’t think you particularly needed me.”

I looked at Irina who had finished her calculations and said.

Then she smiled brightly.

“It’s fun to walk around together.”

Is it because she has been busy working on her knights and gathering her own forces?

Irina seemed satisfied with just being with me like this.

“And, there’s still a lot left to do, right? I also have to go see the bride and groom’s clothes. “I also have to go horseback riding.”

Irina turned her back and gently closed her eyes.

She was about to leave her store.

I stopped at the poster in front of the door.

「For customers who purchase more than 500 gold, we provide free fortune telling.」

“They say they tell fortunes.”

I answered while reading the poster.

Then, Irina laughed and shook her head.

“Ah, I don’t believe in fortune telling. “Those things are all superstitions.”

The princess is about to go out again at a leisurely pace.

However, she soon stopped her steps after hearing the alchemist’s words.

“It’s a superstition. “My astrology has a very high probability of being right.”

A red-haired woman approached us calmly.

And, she made a confident request.

“Once you hear it, you’ll be clapping your hands.”

When Irina heard those words, she glanced at me.

So, without realizing it, I went out first and said,

“Come and see. In the meantime, I will wait at the door.”

“Is that so?”

The second princess sat by the window where I could check her location.

And she waved her hand at me waiting outside, saying she would leave soon.

I focused my mana on my ears.

Then, I vaguely overheard a conversation between her and her alchemist.

“So what is that dot?”

“It’s simple. “It’s the love luck of the two of you.”

Irina listened to those words and looked at me.

“If you choose an animal card here, we will check the compatibility between the princess and that knight.”

She was a princess who did not believe in superstitions.

However, when the sensitive topic of dating came up, she secretly picked up a card.

“Hmm….”

The alchemist picked up a pair of wolf cards.

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And, she raised the corners of her mouth, saying she was glad.

“Very good.”

“Really?”

“Yes, wolves naturally have a strong sense of family love. “You two are like wolves, so I guess you are a good match for each other.”

Compatibility.

When Irina heard those words, her face turned red.

“Hmm…. “It certainly doesn’t seem to be a superstition.”

“Of course. Moreover, since they come from the same species, it can be said that they are a match made in heaven.”

The princess fiddled with her wallet to give a tip to the alchemist.

Then, suddenly, as if he had a good idea, his green eyes flashed.

“Oh, then can you check the compatibility of Veil with other people here?”

“Um… , there’s nothing you can’t do. However, I dare not even look at the fortunes of other members of the royal family… “

Irina quietly held out a wad of gold coins.

Then, the woman raised the corner of her mouth with a grin.

She immediately picked up her card with skill.

“Huh?”

She tilted her head with a puzzled expression.

“It’s fascinating. Naturally, good compatibility doesn’t happen in succession….”

The woman showed Irina the card she had picked up.

The card depicted a fox and a leopard cub sharing food.

And the leopard was originally a symbol of the third princess, Lydia.

“A meeting between a brilliant fox and an affectionate leopard. “It’s a pretty good match.”

“A fox? “You said Veil was a wolf earlier.”

2 When the princess asked, the alchemist shook her head.

“Wolves and foxes are essentially the same canine family, so they are widely used.”

Irina pursed her lips.

Then, perhaps because of her anxiety, she carefully wrote down Leah’s name.

As if responding, the alchemist picked up a card.

And, at that moment… !

“I can’t believe it…” .”

She showed Irina a card with a lion and a fox on it.

“The first princess also came out quite well.”

“What…?” ?”

The second princess frowns.

This is an expression where confidence in the fortune has plummeted.

“It’s true. Look at this card….”

The card the woman showed had a lion and a fox drawn on it.

She appears to be playing the violin to the pleasure of the lion.

The lion sat under the pomegranate tree, happily watching the fox.

Then the alchemist said something tactless.

“Furthermore, the pomegranate tree inherently symbolizes fertility. Probably Leah….”

“It’s noisy!”

Irina shouted with her eyes turning red.

I was startled by that sound.

I looked at Irina through her glass window, her heart depressed.

‘I heard that I don’t believe in superstitions.’

Still, it seemed like the innocent girl she was in her previous life still remained.

Thanks to this, the corners of her mouth naturally rose.