Chapter 220

Name:Yuri Empire Author:Hatago Bunraku
Yuri, who monitors all the cities in the country with【 Spatial Grasp 】, can always know who is present in a city and where they are.

That's why, just as the sun was setting, Yuri visited a restaurant in the city of Yuritania.

According to the sign written in the common language, the name of the restaurant was ‘Lupera’. Unfortunately, I didn't know what the word meant.

It was my first time here, so I didn't know what kind of food they served. The only thing I knew for sure was that Rubetta was on the second floor of this restaurant.

“Welcome, how many of you are here―――Your Majesty!?”

I walked into the store. The female clerk who came out to greet us was surprised to see Yuri in the store.

Yuri's appearance is well known to people living in her own country and allied countries, as she is seen on many daily [Broadcast]. However, even among the people living in Yuritania, the capital of the Yuri Empire, there are surprisingly few people who have had direct contact with Yuri.

That's why many of the people who met Yuri for the first time reacted as if they had just met a celebrity that they often see on TV.

“I'm sorry for the sudden visit. I wonder if this is a restaurant run by the Rostine Trading Company?”

“Ah―――yes. Yes, it is.”

“I see. No wonder they have such a tasteful interior. If it's Rubetta's restaurant, then the food served there must be delicious… 

I just dropped by for some business today, so I may have to leave soon. I'll be back to visit you again soon.”

“Y-Yes! I'll be waiting for you!”

The female shopkeeper replied happily to Yuri's words.

The interior of the restaurant is not flashy, but it seems to make you feel a little bit special, which is ideal for a restaurant.

I was sure that this was a good restaurant. Just a quick look around the restaurant gave me the feeling of a comfortable atmosphere where customers can have unconditional trust.

“By the way, I think Rvetta, the head of the Rostine Chamber of Commerce is here, can I see her? If she's still busy, I'll wait.”

“Um… could you wait a moment while I go check?”

“Yes.”

When Yuri nodded, the female clerk ran to the back of the store.

Since she was at the entrance of the store, the female clerk must have known whether Rubetta was there or not. The fact that she answered, ‘I'll go and check’ is impressive.

Once she admitted the fact that she was there, there was no way that the head of the Chamber of Commerce could refuse the Lord's request to see her. That's why the female clerk didn't simply answer ‘yes’ so that she could choose from several options depending on Rubetta's decision.

“―――Your Majesty Yuri. You've come all the way here.”

Rubetta, who was accompanied by a female shopkeeper, made a slightly surprised expression when she saw Yuri's appearance.

At the same time―――Yuri was also surprised in no small way.

It was obvious that Rubetta's appearance had become a little younger than when they had met two days ago.

“Good evening, Rubetta. I couldn't wait to meet you. I hope I didn't bother you.”

“I was surprised, but not annoyed in any way… I'm just sorry, but would you mind if we wait just a moment?”

“Of course, I don't mind at all, since I barged in without an appointment.”

Yuri nodded happily to Rubetta, who seemed a little apologetic.

I knew from the start that Rubetta, the head of the large business association, was busy. I'm not so polite as to barge in with no intention of waiting.

“If you would like to try some of our signature dishes while you wait, please feel free to do so. We have an excellent chef on board, so we're pretty confident.”

“My, that's wonderful, I'll take it.”

As Rubetta bowed and walked away, the female waiter came up to Yuri.

“I'll show you to your seat.”

"Yes. I said ‘again’ a while ago, but… I’m visiting right away, aren't I?”

“Fufu. It's a great honor to have you here, Your Majesty.”

The female clerk replied happily and led me through the store.

As far as I could see, there didn't seem to be that many customers in the store.

No, about 80% of the seats are occupied. It seems like there are only a few people coming in for the ‘free food and drink’ offer that was announced at the beginning of the year.

It's a fine line between affordable and luxurious, but not too difficult to get into, and if this restaurant was free, it would attract a lot of customers.

There were many people who noticed Yuri's appearance, and all of them had surprised looks on their faces.

Yuri smiled and lightly waved at them.

She waved her hand lightly and smiled at them to show them that this was the store that Yuri was familiar with.

This is actually the first time I've been here… but I'm sure Rubetta will be happy if word of mouth spreads through the customers who are here today.

“I'm sorry. We don't have a private room, so would this table be okay for you?”

“Yes, of course. Thank you for showing me around.”

I was guided to a table for two near the wall on the large floor and sat down.

“Here is the menu.”

The female waiter immediately presented me with a sheet of paper about the size of A4.

Yuri felt a little happy when she noticed that the menu was written in Japanese as well as the common language.

“…This restaurant only serves the dish à la carte, right?”

“Yes. Please order what you like.”

It's not always possible to choose and order food in this world, even in a restaurant with a certain level of prestige.

When you enter the restaurant and take a seat, a series of dishes will be brought to you on their own. I guess it would be easier to understand if I call it a ‘course meal system without freedom of choice’.

Therefore, it is a very nice luxury to have a menu like this restaurant, where customers can freely choose their menu.

I think it's a very desirable restaurant under the management of Rubetta.

“…My, gratin sounds good… Can I have some of this eggplant gratin?”

“Yes. What would you like to drink?”

“I'll have sake that will go well with it. I'd like something not too strong.”

“Yes. Please wait a moment.”

With a graceful bow, the female waitress left Yuri.

Each and every one of the clerks seemed to have a very refined manner.

It was proof that the education provided by the Rostine Chamber of Commerce had gone far enough.