“My lady, where are you going? If it is dresses, then we can just send a few servants.”

“Walter, for the last time; I just want to go for a little stroll.”

“However-“

“It is not often that I am allowed to come to the capital, and, although the town where we reside is quite large, compared to the capital, it is much richer. Do you not think as such?”

“….As you wish.”

“In the first place, you didn’t have to come with me. I am sure you have far more important duties to carry out than to babysit me.”

“My lady, to use the words ‘babysit’ is a little…”

“Am I wrong then?”

“….”

(Wondering why I’m quarreling with Walter? Well….)

Going back a bit, after Charlotte had finished what she was doing on the paper, she decided to go to town and visit the blacksmith.

“Father….oh, pardon my rudeness, your majesty.”

When charlotte went to find her father, aside from the prime minister, even the king himself was present.

“Charlotte, no need for formalities. I heard you had been injured, shouldn’t you be resting?”

“I thank your majesty for your concern. However, it is just a slight cut wound. If you need be worried, father’s injuries are far worse. Also, thanks to prime minister’s kindness of going to the trouble of letting a healer treat us, my wounds are already healed.”

“Haha! I say Adrian, has your daughter always been eloquent?”

“Hmm, I wonder about that too?”

“Father, although it isn’t my place to say, but to not even know your own daughter…tis a little shocking, I must say.”

“…Lotte, you didn’t injure your head per chance, did you?”

“How rude. Father, are you implying that something is wrong with my head?”

(Guess my way of speaking still hasn’t adjusted yet.)

“Haha, I was just joking. Right, what is it you needed me for?”

Charlotte glanced at the king. But, in the game, it was known that the king, Duke Adrian and the prime minister were childhood friends. Thus, she didn’t think too much of him being here.

“Father, since I am feeling much better, I was wondering if I would be allowed to go into town. I heard that they sold my favorite brand here.”

“If its dresses, you can just order the servants. With what happened, you shouldn’t recklessly go out.”

“But father, I also wanted to take a little stroll. I’ve never been to the capital before, so I….”

Charlotte slightly lowered her head. Seeing her like this, Duke Adrian let out a sigh.

“Alright. But, you have to stay close to Walter. Sorry Walter, could I ask you to look after her?”

“But of course.”

“Really!? Thank you very much!”

And so, they ended up in their current situation.

(But man, to give a 10yr old girl this much money for one evening…I completely underestimated rich people.)

Charlotte kept the pouch of gold coins close to her as she strolled around town while being guided by Walter.

As for the dress brand she had mentioned before, naturally, it was just an excuse. Her real objective was the blacksmith shop.

“A blacksmith, you say? My lady, why would you want to go there?”

“Ah, well, I just thought it would be better to have a sturdier fan as my last one easily snapped in two a moment ago.”

“…if you say so.”

(Let’s see, the name of the shop should have been around the corner here and the name was something like [black hammer] (?) [Steel’s shop](?) Ah, there it is.)

[Ethereal hammer’s shop]

“Walter, could you please wait outside. I’ll be quick.”

Not even waiting for a reply, charlotte then slipped inside, leaving Walter with a half open mouth alone.

Hammers, staffs, bows, arrows, swords; you name it. All kinds of weapons were displayed on the walls. Seeing them up close instead of through a monitor, Charlotte couldn’t help but whistle in amazement.

(Hmn hmn, not bad. Not bad at all. The swords are in perfect balance with the hilt and the edges are also sharp enough to cut even rocks. I’m guessing these are magic stones, right?)

“Eh, excuse me dear customer. But are you perhaps lost?”

A young girl with animal ears pulled Charlotte out of her daze.

(That must be Annalisa, although this is in her younger years.)

“No, I would like to place an order. Would that not be possible?”

Annalisa was taken aback from the reaction Charlotte gave.

(True, I am currently still only a child...And only a complete block head won’t be able to tell that I’m a noble’s daughter)

“Ah, I apologize for my earlier behavior. It is just that…would it not be best to seek out a more famous and experienced blacksmith? I am still only an amateur.”

Annalisa quickly bowed her head, but Charlotte stopped her.

“No, they just make decorations that are too flashy. I need something simple and sturdy. Since you said that you were just an amateur, think of this as practice. Of course, I will pay you the necessary amount.”

Charlotte then took out three pieces of paper and placed it at the counter.

“T-this is…?”

“Can you make it?”

“Yes! With such detailed instructions and drawings, this is an excellent piece! And there are actually three different types! If I could-! Ah, I apologize!”

Again, Annalisa started apologizing and bowing.

(It’s not like I don’t entirely understand since beastkin are being discriminated against in this world, but in Firriet kingdom the king had given them equality. Although some people, especially nobles are still against the idea.)

“My name is Charlotte Ionesse, daughter of Duke Adrian. In two days I will be heading back to my fief, so I will have to trouble you to deliver them for me…no, just sent me a letter and I will have someone sent to deliver them. Here’s the payment in advanced.”

Charlotte didn’t give her the chance to speak or refuse and quickly gave her instructions.

“If there is a problem, you can find me at the prime minister’s estate in the next two days. Well then, I look forward to your work, Annalisa.”

With that finished, she just needed to wait a few days. Charlotte didn’t say anything further and left out the door.

“…How did she know my name…?”