May Astrea bless you

"Finally doneee!"

Seeing the notification floating in my vision, I can finally feel the relief that cannot be expressed by words.

"I once again say thank you, this time let me repay your actions with a proper grade," said Liana as she smiled at me.

"Anyway, let's put that aside, let's go from this place. You have to check on Celeste first."

"That's right, let's go," said Liana.

Then a knight from behind led two horses. Which then each ridden by Liana and me.

Celeste rode the horse with Liana while Sekhmet rode with me.

Meanwhile, the knights followed us silently from behind while keeping their distance from us.

"By the way, we haven't introduced ourselves. My name is Liana L. Astrea, I am the second princess of this empire, you can call me Liana," said Liana as she spurred her horse in the same direction as me.

That's right, even though we already know each other's identities. We haven't officially introduced ourselves.

"I am Celeste R. Astrea, the third princess of the Astrea Empire. Can you tell us your name, oh my hero?" Celeste added.

My hero?

Wait a minute, that's not the important part. I mean, they're not just anyone, they're princesses of this kingdom.

On earth, I have never met figures like them both, so even though from the beginning I realized that they both were important members of the empire, I was not sure how to behave towards them. Should I be polite and formal, or should I treat them like close friends? It feels difficult to determine the right choice.

"Nice to meet you both. My name is Leonardo Novalion, I was just invited to enter this world. So please understand if my words and actions violate the social, cultural, and customary norms of this country," I hope they understand with this.

'hmmm, I'm a goddess, you know, why are you paying more attention to them than to me.'

"Nice to meet you. I am Saga belonging to Leonardo, a Servant-with-Armament, Sekhmet. Please treat me well, okay."

Despite her grumbling in my head, Sekhmet introduced herself properly.

"Nice to meet you too. You don't have to act too stiff around us, just treat us normally," Liana said, reading my concern.

"That's right," Celeste added firmly.

Well, since they both have given permission. I guess I will treat them like friends.

Then I think it's time to ask the question that has been bothering me when I saw the ruins around me.

"Liana, do you know what actually happened in this area?" I said.

Then Liana gave her explanation to me. After she hit me on the capital's street, she immediately rushed to the Barracks to organize a rescue force for her sister, quickly forming a force consisting of masters and Isan. Without wasting time, they immediately headed to the slums to save Celeste.

However, when the force was about to enter the slum area, the situation was already out of control. The clash between Supreme Barbarossa's Saga, the perpetrator of the kidnapping, and Rex Bermemster, a Supreme who entered the wanted list of three countries, prevented their progress.

Then quickly, the situation became worse when Barbarossa's Saga, Raktabija, started rampaging and causing chaos. Fortunately, the masters who were already at the scene and the force formed by Liana quickly handled this situation and prevented this disaster from getting worse.

Until finally, all the Raktabija suddenly burned by an unknown cause of fire.

Thanks to the quick handling, there were very few

Thanks to the quick handling, there were very few casualties in this incident.

Well, although the area is now in ruins as a result...

And the main cause of it is Rex...

Huh...

"So, may I ask a question? Of course, you can refuse to answer if you don't want to," said Liana, glancing in our direction.

"Sure," I replied.

"Did you two kill Barbarossa and burn the Raktabija?" Liana asked, with Sekhmet taking my place to answer.

"That's right, this result was achieved thanks to my master who has surpassed his limitations," Sekhmet answered.

Indeed, it was us who killed Barbarossa, although I didn't understand at all how he could be killed. Barbarossa even claimed that he couldn't be defeated.

And also, I have no idea about these Raktabija and how they could be burned.

Well, after this, I'll try to unravel this mystery.

"Is that so," then suddenly Liana grabbed my right hand that was driving the horse using her left hand. "Let me thank Sekhmet and also...Leon once again."

Then she slowly brought my right hand to her face.

Chuu

Then she kissed it.

"May Astrea bless you," she said softly.

...

...WHAT?

For a moment, I lost my mind as her soft lips touched the back of my hand.

The feeling around me became silent. I could even hear the knights behind us gasping in disbelief.

"..."

"Buaghht" a blow from behind woke me up from my reverie and made me let out a strange scream.

I turned my head to look back at the perpetrator, Sekhmet, who was currently frowning while making a "hmm" sound as she averted her gaze from me.

Then at my side.

"What are you doing all of a sudden, Liana! Don't you see that we're riding horses in a ruinous area like this now! There's a time and place for everything! What if our horses have an unexpected accident? Huh?!"

Celeste was scolding Liana for her actions earlier, while the one who was being scolded, Liana, just bowed her head with a blank look in her eyes while her ears turned red.

It seems like she herself isn't sure what she just did.

Like that, the horses we were riding passed through the ruinous area and entered the main road of the imperial capital.

In the distance, a grand white castle could be seen.

"...ughh, by the way, are you going to the palace right away?" I asked, trying to ease the awkwardness.

"No, we'll go to the Church first," Celeste answered.

Oh, right, I forgot about that thanks to all of this.

"And you, my hero, do you have a place to stay in the capital?"

I just shook my head to answer her question.

"Good, then I'll invite you as our guests to the palace."

Sekhmet and I just looked at each other after hearing her words.

Becoming their guests would certainly solve our current housing problem.

"Thank you, but unfortunately I have to decline your invitation."

I couldn't help but think that if I accepted this invitation, we might get involved in political issues and such.

Which would greatly hinder me because I myself have a goal that needs to be achieved in this world.

"Heh, aren't we enough for you?" Celeste said jokingly.

Seriously, I hope they stop this.

"W-what are you saying, Celeste?" Liana said nervously.

Ahh, she's finally back to reality.

After that, we talked to them about this and that, well even though now

After that, we talked with them about this and that, although now Liana refuses to look at my face when we talk.

As the church was not far from the main road, we quickly arrived there.

When we arrived at the church, I couldn't help but be amazed at the magnificent building with its classical architecture towering before me. Its steep roof made of red tiles added to the traditional impression and made the church even more beautiful. The main door was made of wood with intricate and detailed carvings, giving a high artistic and aesthetic impression.

But what really fascinated me were the church windows equipped with colorful stained glass.

"Aren't you coming in, my hero?" Celeste asked.

She stood in front of the church door when the priests came to greet her.

"No, there are some things I need to do," I answered her question.

"Come to the Palace when you're ready," said Liana. "The Palace gate will always be wide open for you."

Then...

Celeste stepped towards me.

I tried to back away because I felt a bad omen, but like a cat, she quickly grabbed my hand and forcibly made me squat by pulling my hand downwards.

Her face approached mine.

"Wait, you're still underage!" I protested.

Chuu

She kissed my right cheek and whispered in my ear.

"May Astrea bless you."

Damn me and my low status, I didn't even have the ability to resist a teenage girl.