V5C1

Volume 5, Chapter 1: Prologue

After that, some time passed, and my business was going well.

For the time being, Yamato also showed interest in the supermarket and the king asked me if they could open a branch here.

When I showed them the list of our flagship products, Yamato was surprised to see mayonnaise, miso, and soy sauce, which were national products with secret recipes and premium quality. We were selling them as our own products at a lower price.

Also, Princess Miyabi warned me that if I continued the American-style strategy of aggressively undercutting prices to drive nearby retailers out of business and then raising the prices to make a profit, I would end up isolated again. Her words made me reconsider my approach.

Although it wasn't Princess Miyabi's intention, because she avoided me, I had experienced being treated poorly, sleeping under dirty blankets and eating leftovers. But she came to know the whole story and apologized, and maybe having someone who voices such valuable opinions is necessary for me.

However, even though we were engaged, Princess Miyabi returned to Yamato.

I didn't want that king to become my father-in-law.

Being an uncle is enough for me.

Anyway, we wanted to discuss the possibility of opening a branch together, so I decided to go to Yamato after a long time.

Somehow, despite the agreement to go under the name Kogorou, the entry permit they sent over had the name Semeragi Yuuki, and I was already sweating.

"What should we do? Don't you have a bad feeling about this?"

I asked Kazanzakis-san, Apollito, Mitsuki, Aoi, and Murasaki, who were planning to go to Yamato with me.

By the way, this time we decided to leave Levi here.

If anything happens, he can protect Kazanzakis-san and the others since he is connected to me.

Of course, the Sea Serpent will also stay here in a similar way.

Well, it's a business discussion after all.

But I have a bad feeling about it.

"We don't know what they're planning."

Kazanzakis-san also had a strong distrust of Yamato, so he said that.

"Maybe they're planning to forcefully bring back Yamato's royal family."

"That's a stinky move. They might involve us in some sudden event or something."

Aoi chuckled wryly.

"Well, we have to do something, right?"

Mitsuki seems to agree.

"Perhaps they think we can't escape because of the contract with the supermarket."

"What should we do? We have the entry permit to the other side as individuals under the name Kogorou."

Kazanzakis-san asked.

"Brother, if we go to such lengths, wouldn't it be better to enter through another country, adding an extra layer of cushioning?"

"Yeah, that's true. It would definitely look suspicious."

"Should I cross-dress then? And have Kazanzakis-san create an entry permit for me under a female name?"

Murasaki suggested.

Huh?

Are we going that far?

"That might be perfect," Aoi nodded.

"On the contrary, on the contrary. If the king and prime minister of that country find out, won't they use it as material?"

I hurriedly replied.

On the contrary, it feels dangerous.

"Ah, I see."

Everyone agreed.

"For now, let's enter through another country with an extra layer of cushioning. Let's hide the entry permit of this Sumeraki Yuuki and show it at Yamato Palace."

When I said that, everyone nodded.

"For now, let's go through the Luyin checkpoint in Konchue. Should we change our hairstyle a bit too?"

"But, if they expect that, it wouldn't be good, right?"

Murasaki looked worried.

It's possible.

It's just that there's nothing we can do about it.

"I wonder. Rather than going through Konchue, which they might expect, my younger sister has become the second queen of the King of Tayra in Kontura. How about going through there with an entry permit from that country?"

Kazanzakis-san suggested.

"Guarida, the capital of Tayra, is closer to Yamato than returning to Konchue. King Sanshi I is close to me, and I'll contact him for details."

If we can get an entry permit through the introduction of the king, nothing strange should happen in Yamato.

"Thank you. That's what we'll do," I decided to accept Kazanzakis-san's suggestion.

However, why do we have to go through such trouble to return to our homeland?

It wasn't a good country, and maybe it would be better to cut off ties like this.

It's a dilemma.