A Righteous Female Knight Never Compromises!-Chapter 71 : Who would curse me to die
Chapter 71 - Who would curse me to die?
“Could today really be my disaster day?”
Following Princess Mia, Anna, who had actually taken on a commission, felt like she wasn't doing the commission but was instead suffering from a stomach ache.
Fortunately, Mia had only taken on the most ordinary commission to eliminate bandits, which was much easier than dealing with those magical beasts.
Even for an F-rank professional, as long as they didn't get too careless, they could solo such a commission, not to mention that now it was being handled by an E-rank knight and an E-rank magic swordsman?
Although now, whenever Anna thinks of bandits, she will remember the group of guys disguised as bandits she encountered on her way to the royal city.
With a princess by her side, she naturally had to be 120% alert.
If they really messed up, forget about the terrible novel plots she had read so many times she could almost recite them, if the princess also got into trouble, her sin would be enormous.
Anna was still hoping for Mia to safely ascend the throne.
Now she could only accompany this princess in her mischief.
However, although she was a princess, her combat skills weren't bad at all; In fact, they were much better than Anna had imagined.
At least she had systematic training, unlike some magic swordsmen who just had their attributes boosted without any training.
After all, many magic swordsmen were mages who couldn't continue their studies. Those mages, let alone training, might be purely academic types who didn't even understand combat spells, and just by wielding a one-handed sword and wearing light armor, they called themselves magic swordsmen...
Those kinds of magic swordsmen could only be rated as negative in combat, the kind that drags their teammates down. Even in small towns, Anna had seen a few of these brain-dead “magic swordsmen.”
But Mia was different; At least she had scientifically learned swordsmanship, and her magic was just right... Didn't you see how Mia just summoned a flame sword and scared those ordinary bandits out of their wits?
The mage lord personally dealing with you ordinary folks, what an honor!
Therefore, the commission went unusually smoothly, and soon, these bandits surrendered one after another.
After casting a sleep spell on these bandits, Mia looked at them and frowned.
“...What's wrong?” Anna also noticed the expression on Mia's face.
“I'm just wondering, why do these people become bandits?”
“It's simple, some bandits are truly evil by nature, just for robbery.” Anna thought about it and felt there was nothing to hide, as these would likely be issues the queen would have to consider after her coronation, “Some simply can't survive otherwise.”
“Can't survive…” Princess Mia was even more puzzled, “Don't these people have jobs?”
...Wow, is this a new version of “no bread, eat cake”?
Princess Mia really has no such awareness.
“Isn't it possible, Mia, that these people can't survive even with jobs?”
“Hmm...”
Actually, right after she blurted out that sentence without thinking, Mia had already considered this possibility.
But hearing Anna said it still gave her a sense of inexplicable loss.
“From what I see, many commoners are still struggling around the poverty line, some can't even afford a loaf of black bread a day.” Anna recalls her past six months living at the bottom of the small town, “One or two gold coins a month is the norm for many commoners... If they can't earn five or six gold coins a month, they might not even be able to support a family of three...”
“Plus, the impurities in the kingdom's gold coins are increasing, and they're becoming more and more devalued... Many people really can't survive anymore.”
“...And all these things have gradually become like this since the current king ascended the throne.”
Charles V has been crowned for almost four years, and these messes really happened under Charles V's reign.
Although the issue of gold coin purity existed during the previous king's time, it has developed to this extent without any measures... This is the result of Charles V's rule.
Not to mention, the gold coins piled next to the family tree in Anna's ancestral home are now of extraordinary value.
“I see... Just as I thought... It's very serious.” Mia said, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes.
“What is my brother doing... Even if my brother he... Forget it.”
It always felt like Mia wanted to say her brother wasn't quite right in the head.
“Since the commission is done, let's go back.”
Realizing she might have said too much, Princess Mia coughed lightly and shifted back to the main matter.
“What about these people?”
Looking at the bandits who were all lying on the ground snoring due to the sleep spell, Anna was puzzled.
“...Let the knights handle it.”
As soon as she finished speaking, several knights hidden in the shadows appeared and began using some magical means to “stack” these bandits up...
Just as she was about to mount her horse, Mia's voice came again.
“Anna.”
“...What is it?”
“I want to know... Would you be willing to stay in this country and contribute to the kingdom?”
Anna got on her horse but was somewhat dazed.
“Maybe.”
Anna didn't know why she didn't want to tell Mia about her plan to leave and search for her family's history...
“Maybe...” Such a perfunctory answer didn't satisfy Mia, but she didn't continue to ask.
...
After turning in the commission, Anna parted ways with Mia and went straight home.
As soon as she sat on the sofa, her communication bracelet vibrated slightly.
Her hand touched the bracelet, and it was a private message from Princess Mia.
“Miss Anna, thank you for accompanying me in my mischief today... I am very satisfied.”
“I look forward to meeting you again.”
Let's not have a next time; the next time we meet should be on your coronation day!
Anna rubbed her temples in distress, even though she hadn't fought much today, why did she feel so dizzy?
“Senpai, you're back?” Walking into the room and seeing Anna sitting on the sofa, Louise was surprised but raised an eyebrow.
“Did you know someone was coming this afternoon?”
“Huh? Why do you say that?” Anna remained expressionless, “Someone's coming this afternoon?”
“The Duchess of Lusha County.” Louise mentioned someone Anna wasn't surprised by, “She seems to have come specifically to visit.”
“...The Duchess of Lusha County.”
Good thing we didn't meet.
Anna was now 1000% wary of this woman, fearing she might lead her to the bad endings in the simulation.
If I have to die for love, it should be with Louise, with Helga, with Atara, definitely not with someone else!
...
Actually, it's best not to die for love, who curses themselves to die?
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Chapter 71 : Who would curse me to die
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