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564 「U-Useless…!?」

「I’ll be in your care starting today!」

Riding the tram from the Imperial Castle back to the Black Lotus, we were greeted by the crew—and in front of them all, Her Imperial Highness Princess Luciada declared that, looking thoroughly satisfied.

Behind her stood four lady knights of the Imperial Guard with sour looks on their faces. And behind them were the four of us wearing pretty much the same expression.

「Um… Hiro-sama?」

Princess Luciada was all sparkling royal smile, while Mimi, watching that smile, was all confused.

Their faces were so similar they could’ve passed for twins, and yet their expressions couldn’t have been more opposite.

「That’s how things ended up… Ah, right. Your Highness Princess Luciada, could I see that imperial decree from earlier properly this time？」

「I do not mind, but…」

Princess Luciada’s reaction was oddly lukewarm, but she still took the decree from the pouch at her waist and handed it over. I took