It is easy to follow the logic as to why the king hesitates to send his precious Diamond Legion to the battle⊠but for Princess Mia to realize all of these in an instant⊠ She never fails to impress.
Sion looked at Mia with a renewed admiration and awe.
Mia was waving to the merchant with a seemingly airheaded smile. There wasnât a glimmer of intelligence in her eyes. If Sion has to describe her current expression, it would be like sheâs stupâŠ
No, why say something that is not true. Iâve heard that the wise lion hides its claws, but this is the first time I have seen that saying action. This appearance is surely nothing but acting.
âThank you for your help. Please give my best regards to Muzic!â
âWill do, young lady. I hope you can find your friends too.â
After giving the merchant a few more extra enthusiastic waves, Mia turned to Sion.
âBy the way, itâs nice to finally be in a town, but what are we going to do now?â
Mia asked with a wide-eyed expression that seems to be empty of thoughts. Even knowing that it is an act, it could have still deceived Sion.
âHmm⊠Letâs see. I want to meet and join up with Keithwood and others for the time being.â
A meeting place was decided in advance for events like this. When they asked the merchant earlier, it was about half a day by wagon to their pre-determined meeting place.
âFortunately, there are regular passenger wagons, but âŠâ
Sion muttered with a hint of dismay. Seeing this, Mia couldnât resist. A mischievous grin appeared on her faceâŠ
âOh my, Sion. Donât tell me you donât have any money.â
âAll the gold is with Keithwood.â
âMy, my!â
She put her hand on her lips in an exaggerated expression of astonishment before giggling.
âYouâre such a child. Well, I guess it canât be helped.â
Mia crouched down and pulled down her white socks. It revealed her white calves. On which were glued three silver coins on each leg.
âThat isâŠâŠ?â
âEmergency funds. I tried putting them in my shoes, but found it hard to walk.â
The attempt almost gave her blisters.
âBut why in such a place?â
âOf course, so it wonât be easily stolen!â
It was a Mia-like preparation based on her past experience.
Mia, who fell into the hands of the Revolutionary Army on the previous timeline, was robbed of all the jewelries and money she had. Even the gold coin bag that she thought was carefully hidden.
âOh, I donât have anything anymore! Really!â
âLiar, then jump!â
Jangle.
âI hear them jangling you liar! Now hand them over.â
She never thought coins can be found through such a method.
Who would have known such a method exists⊠Itâs pretty clever, but still⊠that got on my nerves.
That ridiculous smile of the Revolutionary Army soldier⊠just remembering it made me angry.
Anyway, that was the last time I would fall for such a trick. I need to put them in a place that wonât make a soundâŠ. A place that they donât easily check but is easily accessible⊠it has to be inside my socks, right?
Even if Mia doesnât normally think, she still does use her brain every now and then. Moreover, she was fortunate that she was collecting foreign coins so that she can escape smoothly if a revolution occurs. These has been collected by her trusty aide Ludwig who thought that Mia had begun investigating foreign currencies to widen her geopolitical knowledge. He was wrong of course. But point is that Mia had the forethought to bring them with her.
Actually, I wanted to give one of these to Muzic as a thank youâŠ
Mia carefully stroked the silver coins on her palm, and thenâŠ
âIs this enough for a wagon ride?â
âAlways ready for anything huh?â
Sion looked at the silver coins in Miaâs hand and tilted his head slightly. In an uncertain voiceâŠ
âThatâs probably enoughâŠâ
They are after all, a prince and a princess of a great countries. There is no way to that they would know the market price of a wagon ride. For Mia, when something happens and she has to escape from the imperial capital, her loyal retainer Anne or Ludwig will accompany her. So, she didnât bother personally checking the market price of a carriage fare.
âMay I leave the negotiations to you?â
âYes please⊠It would be terribly ungentlemanly of me if I let the lady do everything.â
That being said, Sion was clearly lacking in confidence. Mia found this rare display of vulnerability surprisingly endearing.
Ufufu, even the perfect superhuman guy has things he is not good at.
Mia watched Sionâs back as he went off to negotiate with the coachmanâŠ
Suddenly, felt being Mia lifted from behind.
âHuh? Hmmpff !?â
The next moment, her mouth was covered with a slightly damp cloth. Mia fluttered her limbs, but immediately after that, a sweet scent drifted from the cloth and her mind began to fog.
âHurry up, before the other kid comes back.â
Even with her addled brain, she could feel being carried away.
MâŠmy⊠Am I⊠am I in trouble?
âMia !? Damn, you guys!â
She felt like she could hear Sionâs voice in the distanceâŠ
Everything faded into black as Mia lost her consciousness.
Authorâs Notes:
Hello, this is Mochizuki. Thank you for your supportive comments.
So, itâs updated on Tuesday.
Princess Mia has athletic ability and fighting ability, but can she survive safely?
Who kidnapped her in the first place âŠ! ??
I hope to see you again on Friday.
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