Transmigrated as the ill 2nd Prince (BL)

Chapter 2.6 - Inn

"Your back, Hary!"

At Hary's business inn, where they had finally arrived, Hiroka and the two knights overheard a woman's voice. As she approached Hary, a woman hugged him. She wears a noble, lovely dress outfit, has short red hair, and has a spectacle resting in each eye.

The inn was not as large as the Viscount's inn, and there were not many exquisite pieces of furniture. As there were numerous flower vases exhibited at the side of the entrance door, above the counter, and next to the staircase where rooms upstairs are accessible, the inn had a delightful floral fragrance. Compared to the other, it was considerably better for Hiroka.

A woman brightened and asked, "Are we finally getting customers?" Hiroka was pulled out of his reverie by her question. The woman was glancing at them before turning to Hary.

They were the only guests there at the inn, Hiroka suddenly realized as he raised an eyebrow in curiosity. No sound of footsteps could be heard upstairs. The inn was far too quiet.

The women grinned in delight as Hary nodded and then looked up at the three customers, "Please meet my wife," He introduced to them to which the woman walked up and introduced herself.

She introduced herself, lowering her body slightly and bending her knees to make a bow while holding her dress. "My name is Flora Boon, it's a pleasure to meet you," She said, struggling a little to maintain her balance at bowing, but Hiroka ignored it.

"It's a pleasure to meet you too, I'm Isamu, and this is Asher and Riku."

Hiroka could feel the sweat starting to form on his forehead as Flora continued to look at him. He was wondering if something was on his face, but that idea was quickly interrupted as Flora unexpectedly leaped on him, startling Hary, Asher, and Riko.

Flora exclaimed, "Uwaaa, you're so cute!" as she snatched both of Hiroka's hands and shook them, shocking not only him but also Flora's husband and the two knights.

Flora's husband seized his wife before the two knights took action to defend their highness. Hary bowed in a sincere 90-degree apology bow to them, "I-I'm sorry about my wife's behavior!" His expression was one of fear. Apprehensive that his wife's actions would be punished.

When Hary returned to the inn, it was so abrupt that his wife simply engaged in inappropriate behavior even when Hary had invited the three to stop at their inn. Naturally, he wasn't upset with his wife.

Hary was aware that Hiroka and his group were of higher nobility than they were, but he was unaware of Hiroka's exact status.

Flora paled when she realized what she had done after witnessing her husband's actions. She then followed her husband and made a 90-degree bow to Hiroka.

Flora was so foolish, she thought. Years of etiquette instruction from Flora's husband resulted in Flora acting badly in front of high nobles. Flora made her husband feel bad and embarrassed.

Flora simply can't help herself. She had no interest in formal etiquette.

By their actions, Asher, Riku, and Hiroka were all at a loss for words, and both knights all cast glances in the direction of their highness in anticipation of his response.

Approximately five seconds later, Hiroka said, "Please raise your head."

Flora and Hary flinched as they obeyed his instructions and lifted their heads. Flora, who had endured numerous jeers and disgusted glances from other nobles due to her odd behavior and lack of manners, believed that Hiroka would display the same expression. Hary shared this belief.

When the two pairs turned to face Hiroka. They were both taken aback by Hiroka's simple expression of comfort.

Hiroka smiled and said, "It's okay, you didn't do anything wrong so please just do as you are comfortable with."

Hiroka had guessed that Flora had formerly been a commoner based on her oddly non-noble behavior and her subsequent transformation into a nobility after marrying Hary, who was also a nobility. It seems like Flora was fortunate to find a very kind husband because typically nobles are against marrying poor people who can't afford anything for themselves.

Well, it was just a guess, and who knows for sure if it's accurate.

The two couples exchanged glances before turning to look at Asher and Riku, who both nodded in agreement with Hiroka. They then turned back to Hiroka.

"To be completely honest, I also dislike doing etiquette because it is troublesome." Hiroka continued, "I'd rather you both talk to us casually."

Flora then resumed her usual behavior for about a second. When Hary noticed his wife's change in conduct, he slapped his face while visibly sweating on his forehead.

"Etiquette is incredibly difficult, and I'm pleased I'm not the only one who thinks that way," she said, crossing her arms and nodding at Hiroka in agreement.

Flora said, "You're a sweet young noble, Lord Isamu," and then she added, this time with a sneer, "Unlike those bastard like the Viscount who got so full of money and arrogance on his brain." Haru heard what his wife said and again facepalmed at his wife's behavior.

Asher grinned quietly after hearing her insulting remarks. When Riku saw Asher, he only sighed.

*GROWL~*

"..."

***

In a room, Hiroka was seen lounging on a bed. Little furniture was in the room because it was so small. A gorgeous and fragrant yellow flower was growing over the desk next to the bed. Hiroka had nothing but praise for the inn.

In any case, Flora had already served the others dinner, so he had already eaten with them. When someone's stomach began to growl in the middle of their chat, it was none other than Hiroka. When Flora overheard him becoming uncomfortable, she chuckled and instantly gave the attendants the order to give them supper in their room.

His stomach was content with the supper that the Boons' servants prepared.

One gold and two silvers, which was better than one platinum, made up the inn's nightly rate. He added two gold for them as a result of Hary and Flora's generosity to them. They initially balked, but after Hiroka explained that it was also for the inn's financial well-being, they consented.

Now return to the present. Hiroka was gazing out the window at the sky in the late afternoon. His crystal obelisk earring in his left ear, which now glows a little and recharged itself by the UV light, was also hit by the sun while it was shining directly in his face.

When they heard someone knocking on the door, asking whether they might enter. "Come in," Hiroka said as he turned to face the door.

Riku and Asher entered after the door opened.

Riku said, closing the door behind him, "We had a lot of chat with them downstairs. Their kind and honest.

And they have been having trouble because there are no customers. Since the construction of the Viscount's Inn. Their inn hasn't had any guests lately."

"Lord Boon himself informed us that the lady had previously been a commoner before he met her. And as they grew closer, they fell in love with one another and got married "- Asher

Hiroka hummed as he pondered the info they had gathered.

The purpose of Hiroka's command for the two of them to gather information from them was his need to be certain.

"They also have a son who is the same age as your highness and who was enrolled in the academy; he has since moved there." - Asher

The two nodded with a salute and left the room as Hiroka stated, "I see...Thanks for the information you have collected. You guys must be exhausted so you may go to your room and rest as much. We will be starting our travels in an hour."

As the door shut, Hiroka yawned and lay down on the bed. After a lengthy journey, he can finally unwind and give his body a rest. He took a snooze while gradually closing his eyes.