Regressor Instruction Manual

Chapter 420: A Problem From Above (3)

Even eye-catching sceneries became boring after being viewed too much and too frequently. Such was the case with the scenery upon traveling to the Capital.

I was fed up with seeing the mountains and cities, mountains and villages, mountains and rivers, and the endless landscape. I no longer found it as beautiful as when I had first seen it.

When I arrived at the capital, the sight I saw felt warmer.

"Honorary Cardinal!"

"Goddess's representative!"

"Blessed by the Goddess Benignore!"

Naturally, I waved to the State people that were cheering for me from afar. I wanted to get off at the entrance to hold each person's hand. It was a little disappointing that I couldn't do that. The current situation, in which we had no choice but to move in a hurry, made me feel frustrated.

"Hold on tight. We're arriving soon."

"Okay, Hyejin."

"It's uncomfortable if you hold on too tightly, though. Please avoid excessive physical contact."

'What does she want me to do, then?'

"I'm sorry."

"..."

"..."

Regrettably, the place where the Griffon landed was where the former Emperor, and now the leader of the State, currently lived.

I could see the faces of those who were already waiting for me. They were Senators Catherine and Elise. These were my dear allies, including Marlin and Oscar.

I didn't know if my feelings were correct, but this pretty much felt like Honorary Cardinal Lee Kiyoung's return to the social world.

I saw Yuno Kasugano arriving from Celia one step ahead, as well as other important connections that had been established in the past.

"Honorary Cardinal."

"It's been a while, Oscar. You don't have to come out to meet me like this..."

"No. Of course, I have to. You are the hero who saved the continent. Are you feeling any better?"

"It's hard to say that I've fully recovered, but it's not enough to make me immobile. I'm sorry I came to see you so late."

"No. If you say it like that, it makes me sorry instead. I would like to serve you with tea first, but..."

"I'll pass by after I'm done with my work."

The face of the former maid Alice, now named Oscar, noticeably brightened. It seemed as if my words sounded sweet to her.

'She is still the same.'

Her hair, which used to be short like a man's cut, was now a little longer and became bob cut.

I smiled because I knew her saying she wanted to serve tea wasn't just a hospitality comment.

If something happened, it was important to give a good impression in advance, as the palace should take the initiative as well.

'In fact, you don't even have to do that...'

That was why Oscar and I were close.

Considering that I was the one who had put her in that place, to begin with, it was only natural.

Of course, she wasn't the only one who had a good relationship with me.

"Senator Catherine. And... Senator Elise! It's been a while, Marlin Young-ae."