𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐭
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Marie and her companions were invited by Princess Riara De Madukas of the Madukas Empire and have arrived at the imperial castle in the capital city, Carter.
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“This is quite different from Gēta・Nyīga, isn’t it?”
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In her homeland, the Kingdom of Gēta・Nyīga, the castle was clearly luxurious both inside and out, a residence that anyone could tell belonged to important people.
In contrast, the imperial castle was notably plain.
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It looked like a rectangular, vertically elongated block.
Moreover, it wasn’t very tall or wide.
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“My father prioritizes substance over appearance,” says Princess Riara, who’s riding a horse, looking up at the castle and speaking with a sense of pride.
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“He always says that instead of pouring money into appearances, focus should be on enriching the content!”
“That sounds like a wonderful father!”
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When Kaito responds cheerfully, Princess Riara happily nods several times.
Marie casually continues to eat her hotdog from earlier, sitting on a chair.
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『So, Princess, what’s the plan now? What are we doing?』
“Please wait for a moment in the waiting room. I will report today’s events to my father. After that, you’ll be granted an audience with him.”
『That’s fine, but what about this hunger monster? She’ll go berserk if left alone.』
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The “hunger monster” refers to Marie.
However, Marie herself seemed completely unaware that the description was about her.
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As the demon Ose pointed out, if they make Marie wait too long, she might get angry.
Dealing with that would be Ose’s responsibility.
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“Dinner will take some time to prepare, but I’ll ask the chef to prepare some snacks for you.”
“Looking forward to it.”
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Marie, who had been unresponsive to the conversation until now, suddenly shows interest.
She speaks with excitement.
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“Snacks. . . . . . I wonder what they’ll be. Desserts from the capital? Can’t wait!”
『Hate to disappoint you, but you might be let down.』
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Ose says with a sigh.
What catches his eye are the soldiers guarding the castle.
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They all look downcast or injured.
It’s the same situation as with the people in the capital.
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Princess Riara speaks with a solemn expression.
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“I apologize. . . . . . our empire is currently exhausted.”
『Is there a reason for that?』
“Yes. . . . . . You’ve seen that army of magical creatures, haven’t you?”
“So this has been going on for a while?”
“Exactly. Dealing with them has drained us all. . . . . .”
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It appears that the empire is in a fairly dire situation.
Ose and Kaito give Princess Riara sympathetic looks.
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As for Marie,
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“Kaito.”
“Yes!”
“Here.”
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Saying that, she floats a large number of hotdogs she had stored in space.
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“Ah, I see what you mean!”
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With satisfaction, Kaito dismounts from the driver’s seat.
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“I’ll drive using magic.”
“Understood! I’ll be back!”
“Yes, please do.”
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As the carriage carrying Marie heads towards the imperial castle, Kaito, holding a large number of hotdogs, goes to the soldiers.
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“Good work, everyone! Please have some of these!”
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Kaito begins to distribute his homemade hotdogs to each of the soldiers.
Drawn by the delicious aroma, everyone starts eating hungrily.
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“So good!” “Amazing!” “It’s making me cry!”
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While the soldiers are devouring their food, Princess Riara arrives.
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“Kaito, what on Earth are you doing?”
“It’s a supply drop! By the Witch’s orders!”
“A supply drop? The Witch ordered you to distribute this food to everyone?”
“Yes! The Witch is a compassionate person. . . . . . Earlier, she was distributing hotdogs to people outside the castle! Since the soldiers seem tired, she said to offer this food to energize them!”
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Tears well up in the eyes of Princess Riara and the soldiers.
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“What a generous person! Not only did you save the capital, but you’re also providing us with food!”
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Princess Riara and the soldiers break down in tears.
Kaito closes his eyes and speaks with deep emotion.
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“Now that Witch-sama is here, we can finally feel at ease! She intends to save this empire!”
“Really, Kaito-dono!”
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Princess Riara says, and Kaito nods with a smile.
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“Yes! That’s why Witch-sama has visited this castle!”
“Ah, what generosity! She intends to save the capital without even being asked! How compassionate! She’s almost like a goddess!”
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. . . . . .Meanwhile, inside the carriage.
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“Desert, desert, la la la~♪.”
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Marie is carefreely humming a tune.
Ose asks with a sigh of disbelief.
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“Witch-sama, why did you give them hot dogs?”
“Eh, I wanted something sweet after eating, so?”
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. . . . . .Yes, she simply had too many hot dogs and was planning to discard them.
Kaito misunderstood and thought they were being generous.
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“So what are you going to do? The royal family will probably request your help for things like fighting magical creatures.”
“Depends on the conditions.”
『Money?』
“You idiot, it’s whether or not the food is good.”
『Figured as much. . . . . .』
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If the empire’s cuisine is bad, she plans to leave without even considering their request.
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“You are, how should I say, consistent. Truly, an egotistical witch.”
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Marie is not exactly a champion of justice.
She is just acting to satisfy her own appetite.
Yet, through the misunderstanding by an influencer named Kaito, she’s being hailed as a benevolent witch named Marie.
However, the truth is she’s merely a witch driven by gluttony.
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“Empire’s dessert♪ F-U♪.”
『Sigh. . . . . . The empire is pitiful. Having to rely on someone like this.』
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