Princess Hinata narrowed her crimson eyes over the burnt field still covered with thick smoke from the hero's earlier attack. The damage was at the same level of the highest fire spell known in this kingdom. Perhaps of the same degree as "Fire Blast" a wide range spell that is capable of dealing massive damage. While she was pondering on such things the hero 'Jackson' came running over towards them.
"Hah, well... what do you think of my amazing attack?!"
Jackson asked turning his gazed towards the Watanabe sisters.
"It was most splendid, hero, I'm sure without a doubt that sir hero will become a warrior to be respected."
"I agree, the scale of that attack was breathtaking."
Both Scarlett and Hinata voiced their admiration in one breath. Hearing that Jackson made an expression as though satisfied with their answer as he seemed fairly proud of himself.
"The hero's training seemed to be going really well, your strength had already surpassed an average knight when you were first summoned but now, your strength reached a new level."
Hinata said as her mouth curved upwards into a faint smile.
"Fufufu... I also thought the same, with the hero's assistance our country should be fine in the long run."
Scarlett muttered. Hinata turned her gazed at Scarlett who had a beautiful smile on her face. Words of the conflict had also reached Scarlett ears but, instead of worrying about it like everyone else, she decided to have faith that everything will turn out right in the end.
From Hinata's point of view that was a naïve thought to have but, she couldn't point out her little sister's incompetence. Hinata truly loves her sisters she didn't want her to lose her usual kind and gentle nature and so.
(I will shoulder everything; I'll absolutely make sure they never have to dirty their hands)
Hinata resolves herself. Sensing the change on Hinata's face Scarlett turned her kind round eyes at her while tilting her head curiously.
"Is there something wrong, Hinata?"
"Eh? Ah, its nothing, please don't worry about me."
Hinata said while showing a wry smile on her face. Watching the two beautiful sisters from the front was Jackson who had his mouth into haughty grin. In his previous world he was a loser who had nothing, his father died when he was at a young age, his mother was constantly working so she was always away.
He had no friends he couldn't get a girlfriend either so, being summoned to this world where he could start over was the best thing that had ever happened to him.
(HAH Aha.... I guess I should thank the goddess who decided to summon me, because of her I can start over and claim this world as my own. I can do whatever I want, first thing is to have my own harem. These princesses can have the honour of becoming mine)
He secretly thought to himself.
The three of them then left that place and headed towards the garden on the outside. Once they had left the inner perimeter of the royal castle and went through the castle doors, the warmth of the sunbathes their skins as a gently breeze cress their cheek.
They walked towards the centre of the garden where the many different plants and flowers became visible.
Jackson slowly turned his head back a bit, gazing at the two-princess following silently behind him. Princess Hinata was dressed in a yellow gown that looked dazzling beneath the sunlight, her long red hair was tied up in a ponytail that hung on her right shoulders, Princess Scarlett was dressed in a red gown that reaches a bit above her knees, her gorgeous white thigh was visible to the naked eyes, unlike her sister who had her hair tied into a ponytail, Scarlett had hers hanging freely behind her back.
(To think I'd be able to walk alongside these two beautiful girls, what a bliss)
A smug grin appeared on his lips as he stared at the girls who were following him from behind.
"Hah, it feels good to be outside again."
Jackson said, as he gazed at the design of the garden. A large fountain spraying clear water entered his field of view as well as the many flowers decorated around the garden. Birds and butterflies could be seen here and there.
"Fufufu... the hero has been so busy with his training, that we decided to take a break outside, I hope you don't mind."
Scarlett who had been walking one step behind suddenly said.
"Of course not, nothing makes me happier than to spend my afternoon with two beautiful ladies."
Jackson ruffled his messy black hair while saying so. Hearing his words Hinata who had been walking on his left giggled taking his words as mere flattery.
"Oh? It seems like we have a visitor."
Hinata said as her crimson eyes landed on the extravagant looking carriage parked at the castle gate. Turning her eyes on the towards the direction of the gate, Scarlett's eyes sparkled as she found out whose carriage that belong to.
"Isn't that Isabella? Oh right, she said she was coming over."
Scarlett said as she made a beeline towards the gate.
"Hmmm, Isabella who is that?"
Jackson inquired as a light of curiosity lit in his eyes. Hearing his sudden question Hinata smiled gently as she explained.
"She is Isabella Beckett, first daughter of Duke Beckett, one of the major powers of this kingdom."
Hinata explained.
"Oh? I don't really understand the hierarchy of this world but, if she is the daughter of a duke, she must have a high status here, right?"
"Yes, the ducal family hold a strong political power and second only to the royal family."
She spoke in a fluent tone.
"I see..."
Jackson replied curtly while keeping his gazed towards the carriage that was parked a short distance away. Once the carriage doors opened, a girl who seemed to be in her mid to late teens stepped out.
Her long, blue-coloured hair dance freely behind her back, her eyes also carried a faint trace of matureness to them.
Her dress was the colour blue that went well with her hair. Once she stepped out Scarlett smiled kindly to her, however, she wasn't the only one inside the carriage.
A boy who seemed to be in his early teens stepped out shortly after her. He was a handsome young man with short blond hair and bright green eyes. He was dressed in a full white suit that looked rather stylish.
"It's nice to see you again, princess Scarlett."
Isabella said with a warm smile.
"Yes, same here... I'm happy to get the chance to see you."
Scarlett wrapped both her arms around Isabella in a friendly embrace, Isabella returned the hug as she wrapped her arms around Scarlett. Tracy stood awkwardly behind them as he waited for them to finish their greetings.
While Scarlett and Isabella were greeting each other Hinata, and Jackson took the chance to catch up with them.
"Long time no see, lady Isabella and you too Sir Tracy."
Hinata said her greeting once they had finished their greeting.
"Yes, it has been a long time, your highness."
"I'm happy to see you again."
Isabella and Tracy both bowed with great reverence towards Hinata who smiled gently at them. Watching from the side with a slight fed-up expression on his face was Jackson, he was displeased by the fact that he was being ignored. As though sensing that Hinata took the initiative to introduce him to the visitors.
"Please allow me to introduce you, this is the great hero Jackson Anderson the hero summoned to our Kingdom by the goddess of fire, Aetna."
Hinata explained. Jackson's lips broke out into a proud smile from the introduction.
"Oh my, hero? Please let this unworthy one introduces herself, I'm Isabella Beckett and this is my younger brother, Tracy."
Isabella said introducing her brother and herself while lowering her head to the hero, Tracy also lowers his head when hearing his name being mentioned by his sister.
Though, he sent the hero a gazed filled with curiosity. He had always read many stories about the heroes from the past so, seeing one now filled him greatly with an emotion he couldn't quite understand.
Jackson widened his eyes once he had saw how graceful Isabella was, his heart thumps loudly in his chest as he stared at her beautiful facial features closely. Feeling his gazed Isabella tilted her head in a beautiful way.
"Yes, is there something you would like to say, great hero?"
Isabella smiled gently as she inquired.
"Ah, no"
Jackson replied turning his gaze away somewhat embarrassedly.
Clap~
"Now that everyone had finished with their introductions, shall we head some place where we can chat to our hearts content?"
Hinata suddenly said. Hearing this Scarlett nodded her head.
"I had already given Rin the order to make preparations for their visits."
"Oh? Speaking of Rin."
Hinata turned her head towards the castle door and spotted the figure of Rin headed towards them. Once she was at a distance where she could converse, she raised the cuff of her maid attire and bowed her head elegantly. Her short blond hair looked radiant beneath the sun, despite being in her late twenties, her youthful face could easily make anyone think she is in her early twenties. Her dark purplish eyes showed no signs of emotion in them.
"Your highness I have finish the necessary preparations, everything is now ready for our guest."
Rin said in her usual emotionless tone. However, hearing that Scarlett smiled gently with a small nod of her head. She then turns to everyone and spoke.
"Shall we go?"
"Yes!"
Everyone replied in high spirits.
***
The group relocated towards the balcony on the upper floor of the royal palace, there was a large table, and chairs set up at the corners, everyone seated themselves and drank a cup of tea brew by Rin in advance for their meeting.
"Hm… this tea is lovely, as expected for your highness princess Scarlett's exclusive maid."
Isabella who had just tasted the tea said voicing her admiration in a blissful tone. Hearing that Rin who was standing a fair distance away nodded her head in gratitude of her kind compliments.
"Fufufu… I know right, she is the best."
Scarlett said nodding her head proudly. Seeing that Hinata sighed.
"You know, you're not the one getting compliments here, right? I think you should work on your own tea making skills."
"Eh? What are you talking about? Mother and father always complimented my tea."
Scarlett said pouting her lips.
(Of course, they're going to compliment you, their daughter, there is no way someone like Rachael could have glossed it over like mom and dad)
Hinata thought with a wry smile.
"Hmm… I'd personally like to try Scarlett's tea."
"Don't!"
Jackson was about to say something to cheer the depressed Scarlett when Hinata suddenly shot him down. Seeing the seriousness on her face he gulped down his saliva.
(Are her skills really that bad?)
He thought somewhat dubiously. Tracy tried to change the topic of the conversation and took this chance to ask a question he had been curious about since he had arrived.
"Um, is Sir Haruto not here?"
He asked in a timid voice. Hearing that Isabella also turned her blue eyes towards Scarlett curiously.
"Ah, right I didn't inform you, haven't I."
Scarlett said with a wry smile.
"Haruto had left this place sometime ago, he has started his journey."
Hinata explained.
"Yes, he should be making his way towards the Albanian Kingdom about now, well that's if he hasn't arrived yet at least."
Scarlett said as a bit of sadness could be heard in her voice.
Isabella caught on to that and place her hand at her pink lip as she spoke.
"Oh my? Could it be you miss him already?"
"Ngh, no that's not it, I'm just worried, that's all."
Scarlett protested with a red face.
"Haha… to be able to get this kind of reaction out of my sister, I must say I'm impressed."
Hinata chimes in with a pleasant smile. Jackson frowned as he continued to listen to them converse amongst themselves.
"Cough, I don't know who this Haruto is but, can I assume he is one of Scarlett's and Hinata's relative?"
Jackson inquired with a forced smile.
"No, he isn't he is an amazing person who was staying here, after he saved me from a bunch of hoodlums in an alley."
She said reminiscing back on her memories.
Jackson raised an eyebrow at her explanation, now he was even more curious about this Haruto.
"…. I see so he left, how disappointing."
Tracy muttered a bit sadly.
"Well, how about you tell us what exactly happened back then, Scarlett."
Isabella said her blue eyes lighting up from excitement. Scarlett was a bit taken aback by the sudden suggestion but, she thought for a moment before her pink lip broke into a smile.
"Okay, I'll tell you how I met Haruto."
She said with a happy smile.