7th Time Loop WN Vol. 6 Fan Translation

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The carriage carrying Rishe and Arnold veered into the narrow alleys of Beztria, the canal city, after departing from the port where the slave trader's ship docked. They confirmed they weren't being followed. Nevertheless, they circled the alleys, switching carriages along the way to prepare for any pursuers.

Arnold entrusted Rishe entirely with this task. Arnold usually avoided tailing and opted for other methods. Therefore, he listened with amusement as Rishe directed the coachman along the route.

Finally, after returning to the mansion reserved for royalty, Rishe emphasized her request to Arnold at the entrance. "Your Highness Arnold, will you really fulfill my request from earlier?"

Arnold, handing over his coat to Oliver, spoke with a slightly bitter expression. "I will grant it. However..." Bending down, Arnold leaned closer to Rishe's ear. "As promised, keep 'that matter' thoroughly hidden. Can you do that?"

The soft whisper next to her ear tickled her. Rishe covered her mouth with her hand and nodded vigorously. She was aware her face was turning red, but there was no avoiding it.

As Arnold moved away from Rishe, he still wore a somewhat admonishing expression. Observing their exchange, Oliver, acting as a servant, advised Arnold. "My lord, it's not nice to tease your fiancée."

"I'm not. — If I don't make it clear like this, she'll do reckless things without hesitation." Arnold stated bluntly.

(Ugh, he's so sure of himself...!!)

Arnold was fully aware of how embarrassed Rishe would become. As Oliver suggested, in a sense, he was being mean.

"I-I'll go take a bath now! Goodbye!" Rishe managed to say that and hurriedly climbed the entrance stairs. Presumably, Arnold would explain to Oliver about 'that thing' Rishe had requested.

(And tomorrow morning, there's another preparation besides the dress. I'm really looking forward to meeting the technician Oliver arranged... Ah!)

As she headed for the third floor where the bathroom was located, she sensed someone approaching. When she reached the landing of the stairs, she met the two she had expected.

"Raul. Sir Yoel."

"Hello, Princess." Raul, walking behind Yoel, flashed a light, casual smile. Yoel, with his perpetually sleepy eyes, blinked slowly.

"Siry Yoel, how are you feeling? The medicine should be wearing off gradually, so please don't push yourself."

"Mmm..." Yoel replied drowsily.

Raul interjected, "The swordsman here has been asleep all this time and has just woken up. I explained the 'infiltration operation of the princess and her attendant,' as His Highness instructed."

"I see. Thank you, Raul." Rishe said.

"No problem at all, Princess. I felt your presence as you two returned home, so I was on my way to greet you." Raul bowed deliberately. Yoel, turning back with no emotion, looked at him. Raul was accompanying Yoel because Arnold had ordered it.

When Arnold instructed Raul to accompany Yoel, he shared, "That swordsman likely holds information from the Sharga Kingdom and has seen the faces of the top executives of the slave traders. If it's more efficient to use him, there's no reason not to. However..." 

(For His Highness Arnold, Sir Yoel is an uncertain ally. In order to monitor him, there's no better choice than Raul.)

Raul is the head of the 'hunters.' Tracking, pursuing, and finding hidden individuals are specialties of the 'hunters,' a reconnaissance group. Rishe herself learned these skills from Raul during her time with the hunters.

But... she naturally suspected the situation.

(His Highness Arnold is making quite convenient use of Raul. It almost feels surprising how easily he trusts him...)

Raul follows Arnold because Arnold extended his hand to the Siguell Kingdom, where Raul serves. Feeling indebted for the cooperation in the coinage project, he said he would act accordingly.

(...If it's convenient, His Highness Arnold won't hesitate to use it. Maybe it's just applied to personnel, but...)

Nevertheless, she couldn't afford to let her inner thoughts show on her face. Rishe acted as usual. Even if Raul saw through her thoughts, he wouldn't show it.

"Still, it's unusual to go this far. Making the Crown Prince your attendant for a decoy operation, and on top of that, the Crown Princess as the decoy." Raul said.

In response to Raul's teasing, Rishe retorted, half in disbelief. "I'm not His Highness's wife yet..."

At that moment, Yoel, who had seemed drowsy until then, suddenly stepped forward towards Rishe. 

Leaning forward, Yoel peered at Rishe's face from close quarters. "...Hey, isn't it strange? 'Prince Arnold' is undoubtedly stronger when he fights alone."

Yoel's eyes, containing a vague light, suddenly focused firmly on Rishe. "...So, why does he need someone like you?"