I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship, so I Became a Space Mercenary - Chapter 461

Chapter 461: Well, If Push Comes to Shove, We’ll Just Deal with the Main Culprit

I have to ask this first. Why has Your Imperial Highness the Princess charged all the way to our ship?

It would take too long if I talked about it in detail, so Ill keep it short. Basically, Marquis Holzs daughter received word from her subordinates while I was having a meeting with her, and upon hearing about the matter, I thought it was going to be quite interesti Ahem. I believed that the matter required my mediation, so I rushed over as quickly as I could.

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Her Imperial Highness Princess Luciada simply displayed her royal smile as I gave her a reproachful glare. This girl She really was the granddaughter of that f**king emperor!

Hiro-dono, are you not acting too disrespectful toward Her Imperial Highness?

Isolde, a female knight belonging to the Imperial Guard who I previously beat black and blue during sparring a while back, stepped in and protested, but I just brushed her off.

This is MY ship. I dont care if its Her Imperial Highness or His Imperial Majesty. If you dont like it, then just get out. Anyway, theres something else that caught my attention Serena, dont tell me you had your subordinates monitor my ship?

T-Thats I heard that you got contacted by that thieving black cat over there, so I had them do it just in case, okay?

Oh my. Youve only had relations with him recently, but youre already acting quite possessive and controlling, arent you? And you even had your subordinates monitor him. I believe this can be considered an abuse of authority, correct?

Serena hesitantly tried to explain herself, but Chris suddenly went on the attack. How scary.

It was a personal request of mine to a subordinate who just happened to be off-duty, so its not an abuse of authority. Its an emergency measure to protect Hiro from some unscrupulous nobody who has nothing to do with him.

Serena responded to Chriss provocation, and sparks went off when they locked gazes. Both of them shouldnt have any psionic powers, but the tension, or rather, pressure overflowing from them was overwhelming. It was very scary.

And Her Imperial Highness Princess Luciada was simply watching the scene while looking quite amused. Her eyes were practically sparkling with glee. Hey, werent you supposed to arbitrate between the two? If youre not gonna do anything, then aint it better if you just left already?

Perhaps my emotions were conveyed to her through eye contact, and Princess Luciada snapped out of her reverie. She then cleared her throat. Theres no point in glossing things over, yknow? Ive already seen through you, okay?

Alright, lets leave it there for now. Both of you care deeply for the same person, so you shouldnt fight like this.

You were just watching the situation with sparkling eyes earlier, so what the heck are you spouting now? Im sure I wasnt the only one who had these thoughts. But no one would probably voice them out though.

In the first place, I believe its pointless for the two of you to fight. After all, its not like either of you want to completely monopolize Captain Hiro, right?

Well, thats

I suppose

Serena and Chris reluctantly acknowledged Princess Luciadas words. Trying to monopolize me was basically not recognizing my relationship with Mimi and the rest. That was something I wouldnt overlook. If they insisted, then I would have to rethink going into a serious relationship with them.

In that case, theres no need to fight since the hierarchy is already decided, correct? If you continue fighting, it would only result in troubling Captain Hiro and driving him away.

She was displaying a truly regal smile that was seemingly accompanied with a shining halo, but unfortunately, I was already used to seeing Princess Luciadas dignified face due to her resemblance to Mimi. So, it didnt have much of an effect on me. Rather, I was more concerned about Mimi who was puffing her cheeks enviously after seeing Princess Luciadas royal smile. You dont really have to force yourself to imitate her, yknow?

Oh, come now. Its just a coincidence, I tell you. I just happened to be returning to the capital after conducting a regional inspection.

Is that so?

Shes lying. Well, the bit about the regional inspection was probably true, but the fact that Princess Luciada whos supposed to be in the imperial castle right now was able to intervene here at this time was no coincidence. Im sure this was orchestrated by that f**king emperor. The way that bastard and I see things was just too different, so Im not really sure what hes up to though.

In any case, well just deal with it once we land on the imperial capital. Oh, right. Is the earl staying in this colony right now? If thats the case, then I better give my greetings.

No, my grandfather is in our territory. Only I came here along with some attendants.

I see. Did you get some time off?

Yes. I whined to my grandfather a bit and managed to get myself a short vacation.

Chris replied as she snuggled up to me. Uh, thats pretty cute. But, uh, your bodys in the middle of a growth spurt yknow? Thats why, err, something like this is a bit hard to deal with. I might have had no qualms giving you head pats when we first met, but youve already become a fine young lady.

Thats good. As for Serena You probably dont have any spare time to spend messing about with us like this, right?

Well, thats Im more or less accompanying Princess Luciada right now, so its fine.

And you came charging straight into the Lotus with her in tow. What the heck are you doing?

Its fine since Im enjoying myse Ahem, Ive already given her my consent.

You dont have to try and hide it anymore yknow? But, well, were already done here, right? So you can go now.

When I stared at her in an admonishing manner, Princess Luciada put the palms of her hands together, leaned her left cheek on them, and gave me a sunny smile. It was such a cliche cutesy begging pose. Theres a limit to how pushy one can be yknow?

Ive heard of a certain rumor. It seems that an interesting girl has gotten on board your ship recently. I would very much like to meet her.

Oi.

I glared at Serena, or rather, Captain Serena.

You cant possibly expect me to go against imperial authority, right?

Haa. Mei, can you ensure their safety?

Yes, Master. Ive already cut her off from the network completely, so there will be no problems.

Thats what she said. If you dont mind doing so at your own risk, Im willing to let you meet her, Princess.

Splendid. I will trouble you to escort me to her then.

The princess responded with a very delighted smile on her face. Fine, just do whatever you want.