Even Though I was the Real Saint, I was Exiled—Which Means my Country is Over

"Lady... you're leaving tomorrow, right? You don't have to help us, do you?

The chef cares about me that way.

"No, it's because I can't sit still."

"But...."

"It's what I like to do. Or... am I interrupting?

"No, that's not true! I'm sure your daughter is good at cooking. We don't have enough men, and it would be really helpful if you could help us!

The chef shook his hand in front of his face in a hurry.

I also understand the concern of the chef.

But... I originally liked cooking, and if someone worked hard for me, I wouldn't be able to stay, either.

Almost there!

He rekindled me and grabbed the onigiri.

This happened for a reason.

"When you leave tomorrow... you have to hurry up and get ready. It's quite a distance from here to the capital of the kingdom, the capital of the king."

After our discussion.

That's what Nigel said.

"That's right. I'm really sorry about the rush, Nigel."

"No, no, we have to hurry, it's not the kingdom, it's the end of the world. If I can handle it just by working hard, I'll try my best."

Yes, Nigel made a strong one.

Nigel may be tired, but he behaves bravely to keep me out of trouble.

You must repay him for whatever you do.

"Hurry up and send word to the Knights Adolf... get your weapons ready... and eat. I'll make some supplies on the way, but I have to take some."

Eating is important.

Entering King's Landing on an empty stomach will never be a good outcome.

Eat three meals and get some sleep.

Of course, it's not like I'm saying that... because even if I go to King's City in a hurry without sleep, the results are visible.

"The people of Cook will be able to work late at night. I wish I could prepare a meal for days from now....."

Nigel's worried voice.

That's right, three meals, all delicious dishes... but it's going to be a long journey, and I want to make it as satisfactory as possible.

"Then... I'll help you too!

"Eh, Elaine?

"Yes! I love cooking!

"I know that, but... but are you okay? I'll have Elaine follow me to the army tomorrow. Ariane!?

Before Nigel could finish, I ran towards the kitchen.

... that's the end of it.

I'm in the kitchen right now cooking food that I can take on a trip with some cooks.

The kitchen is like a battlefield.

The cooks are moving around in a hurry.

"Hmm... I'd like to take something more splendid if I could."

As I grip the onigiri, I say so.

"Well, I can't help it. We don't have much time. It's as simple as possible... but it's our job now to cook delicious food."

That's true, too.

But no matter how fast I hurry, I don't have enough hands!

Maybe I'll stay up all night today... No, I'll get some sleep tomorrow, but I'm going to have a hard time with the cooks.

Grabbing the rice balls while thanking everyone.

"Oneechan! Cecilie, help!

The voice of a cute little girl.

Turning around, Nigel's sister, Cecilie, the country's first princess, rushed over to us.

"Oh, Cecilie. Can you help me?

"Yeah! I really want to go with Cecilie on my trip (...) tomorrow, but how could she stop me! That's why Cecilie wants to help!

That said, Cecilie stretched out and tried to grab the onigiri.

Incidentally... I haven't told everyone why I'm going to King's Landing.

When I say "Demon King Resurrection", I get upset.

That is exactly what I have told His Majesty the King and his ministers.

But I haven't told Cecilie the real reason yet.

"I was hoping to borrow the help of a cat. Cecilie, can you help me make rice balls?

"Yeah! I'll take care of it! Cecilie, I've been cooking since oneechan taught me!

Cecilie reached out for the white rice that she cooked.

That's right.

After I met Cecilie, I found time to teach her how to cook.

I haven't taught you such a difficult dish yet.

But lately, Cecilie has been able to cook eggs by herself.

At this rate, I'm going to be a good wife in the future!

... in order to protect such a peaceful future, we must not allow the Demon King to be resurrected.

"Aaaaahh!

Cecilie tried to put her hand on the hot white rice, but she quickly pulled it in.

"Cecilie-chan, it's dangerous! I have to put my hands on the water before I..."

"That's right....."

Are you burned or something?

"It's okay! Cecilie, it's not going to fail again!

Cecilie wet her hand and this time she grabbed the onigiri.

Nigigigi!

When I see you holding it hard with your tiny hands, it's kind of healing.

"Cecilie, you're good. Keep up the good work!

"I'll do my best at this!... is that it?!

Cecilie laughed at what she said because she imitated my tone.

Even though I was busy like this, I was enjoying gripping rice balls...

Oneechan

Yes?

Cecilie's voice kept her gaze on the onigiri.

"... tomorrow's trip must be dangerous, right?

"Eh...?

I was told something I didn't think I'd do, and I heard back.

"That's not true," he tried to move his mouth, but...

"Yeah, Cecilie, I know. I really want to stop it. But... even if Cecilie said it herself, it would only bother your sister... so there's only one thing Cecilie can say. Come back safely."

... here we go.

Cecilie thought she was still a child, but apparently she was older than I thought she was.

That's the future princess.

I might have despised this kid a little.

So...

"... yes. Thank you, Cecilie. I'll definitely come back with a (...) n (...). Then, next time, Cecilie and I will all go on a picnic with rice balls."

I take Cecilie seriously as a woman.

"Yeah! I'm looking forward to it! Cecilie, I'll keep you posted until then!

Npah, Cecilie-chan said that with a smile on her face.

I have to work harder to meet her expectations!

I thought so, I increased the speed of gripping onigiri even more.