The day's finally here.
We're going to Osari.
I have barely any idea how to go about this.
Nonetheless, I have to get started.
First, I fetch my mother.
Dad, Toris, and naturally, Suki are accompanying us as well to the designated departure point.
Apparently, Kyska knows perfectly where that is.
Sometimes I really do wonder how she's so knowledgeable about everything she does.
Is this a nurse thing or is she of her own volition gathering information about every little thing which might become important to me?
At least she's totally high-class in her role.
In my opinion, even to the standards of elitist noble households, she would still make a good figure.
This time we have to go to the hall connected to the main corridor to Osari.
Already the amount of waiting insects on the lower floor makes me anxious.
But it was to be expected for an escort, considering that two princesses are heading out.
One of them is Honiu though.
The whole journey together with her in a cramped place.
That's promising hell.
My royal guard stays in attendance.
Behind the one in the lead, who I recognize as Miru, are nine more, and behind them stands the rest.
All of them are wearing black coats which make them look rather intimidating.
Not to mention that they're armed to the teeth with numerous swords and blades.
Mum and I are equally growing nervous about the situation.
She never traveled very much, and this trip will certainly be anything but ordinary.
(F)
(K)
"You've heard her." (E)
Naturally, I'm not that coldhearted.
Rather I make sure that they're taking turns during the trip.
Before we leave, mum and I have to properly say goodbye to the rest of our family.
"I hope you will return soon?" (R)
"It will at most take some weeks. I'm going there, discussing with the leaders whatever they want to talk about and coming right back." (E)
Totally easy, right?
If not for the other party being the king.
"Right. Anyway, I hope you will do well. But if anything is dangerous, then don't push your luck. You might not get a second miraculous saving." (R)
"Okay, dad." (E)
"Goodbye, sis! I'll miss you!" (T)
"I'll miss you two. So, listen to Miwa and Suki, well, and probably dad, and behave. I don't want to hear that you gave anyone a hard time when I return." (E)
"Yes, yes. You can go now sister." (T)
This brat!
Mum as well gives her farewells and soon there's no way to stall this any further.
A bit unwilling I approach Honiu, who stands a little lost on the sidelines.
(F)
(H)
With this, she raises a claw and makes a gesture toward the army in front of us.
Oh damn, how could I forget about that part?
The flesh coach!
The drones stir and with the incredible efficiency typical for the swarm, the workers and guardians link their bodies.
Soon a platform made of their carapaces forms and to the sides their bodies create walls.
Even mum emits some puzzled pheromones when she gasps at this display.
Eventually, there is a more or less solid shape in front of us, connected with far too many legs to the ground.
Nurses bow together in a way that they form a stairway, inviting us to climb into this nightmarish construct.
(H)
My concerns are certainly not about threats from the outside!
(H)
(H)
(E)
The day's finally here.
We're going to Osari.
I have barely any idea how to go about this.
Nonetheless, I have to get started.
First, I fetch my mother.
Dad, Toris, and naturally, Suki are accompanying us as well to the designated departure point.
Apparently, Kyska knows perfectly where that is.
Sometimes I really do wonder how she's so knowledgeable about everything she does.
Is this a nurse thing or is she of her own volition gathering information about every little thing which might become important to me?
At least she's totally high-class in her role.
In my opinion, even to the standards of elitist noble households, she would still make a good figure.
This time we have to go to the hall connected to the main corridor to Osari.
Already the amount of waiting insects on the lower floor makes me anxious.
But it was to be expected for an escort, considering that two princesses are heading out.
One of them is Honiu though.
The whole journey together with her in a cramped place.
That's promising hell.
My royal guard stays in attendance.
Behind the one in the lead, who I recognize as Miru, are nine more, and behind them stands the rest.
All of them are wearing black coats which make them look rather intimidating.
Not to mention that they're armed to the teeth with numerous swords and blades.
Mum and I are equally growing nervous about the situation.
She never traveled very much, and this trip will certainly be anything but ordinary.
(F)
(K)
"You've heard her." (E)
Naturally, I'm not that coldhearted.
Rather I make sure that they're taking turns during the trip.
Before we leave, mum and I have to properly say goodbye to the rest of our family.
"I hope you will return soon?" (R)
"It will at most take some weeks. I'm going there, discussing with the leaders whatever they want to talk about and coming right back." (E)
Totally easy, right?
If not for the other party being the king.
"Right. Anyway, I hope you will do well. But if anything is dangerous, then don't push your luck. You might not get a second miraculous saving." (R)
"Okay, dad." (E)
"Goodbye, sis! I'll miss you!" (T)
"I'll miss you two. So, listen to Miwa and Suki, well, and probably dad, and behave. I don't want to hear that you gave anyone a hard time when I return." (E)
"Yes, yes. You can go now sister." (T)
This brat!
Mum as well gives her farewells and soon there's no way to stall this any further.
A bit unwilling I approach Honiu, who stands a little lost on the sidelines.
(F)
(H)
With this, she raises a claw and makes a gesture toward the army in front of us.
Oh damn, how could I forget about that part?
The flesh coach!
The drones stir and with the incredible efficiency typical for the swarm, the workers and guardians link their bodies.
Soon a platform made of their carapaces forms and to the sides their bodies create walls.
Even mum emits some puzzled pheromones when she gasps at this display.
Eventually, there is a more or less solid shape in front of us, connected with far too many legs to the ground.
Nurses bow together in a way that they form a stairway, inviting us to climb into this nightmarish construct.
(H)
My concerns are certainly not about threats from the outside!
(H)
(H)
(E)
