Chapter 82.5: Interlude: The Summer Solstice Festival Seen by a Certain Farmer

I am a farmer growing wheat in a village on the outskirts of Northernford. It didn’t rain much this year either, but thankfully, the Fairchild territory has a bumper crop again.

In the territorial capital of Northernford, the Summer Solstice Festival is scheduled to double as a Harvest Festival. Moreover, rumor has it that Her Highness Princess Flora is coming.

It has been a long time since royalty visited the West. On top of that, Her Highness Flora is renowned as the number one beautiful girl in the Kingdom.

I came from my village to Northernford to participate in the Summer Solstice Festival and catch a glimpse of the Princess.

When I entered the city, I was astounded to see that all the dilapidated buildings had been renovated and looked beautiful, and the number of shops had increased significantly. This town has prospered quite a bit while I wasn’t looking.

The Great Square, where the Summer Solstice Festival is held, is overflowing with people. Everyone has a lot of free time, huh? Well, I guess I’m one of them. Haha.

I couldn’t possibly get to the center of the Great Square, so I stayed at the edge. Just then, Her Highness Flora passed by close to me, guarded by knights, as she entered. I’m lucky to see Her Highness up close.

Seeing her from a short distance… beautiful blonde hair, large blue eyes, a straight nose, and a small mouth. She was truly a picture-perfect beautiful girl. To think such a beautiful girl exists in reality.

Her Highness the Princess ascended the podium set up in the Great Square and spoke words on behalf of the Royal Family. She said there were bumper crops in various parts of the Kingdom this year, and she expressed gratitude to the Lord and Lord William.

The villagers are also grateful to Lord William because the wheat grows even with little rain, but it’s amazing that he is thanked by the King as well.

Then, Her Highness praised the cobblestone roads and the workshop. It makes me happy to have the place I live praised.

After that, the ritual of offering the first ears of grain to the Goddess began. Catching a glimpse of the Margrave’s wife, Lady Mary, is another reason I came to the Summer Solstice Festival. Everyone in the village says the beautiful and affectionately overflowing Lady Mary is a Saint.

Lady Mary appeared, led by knights. Nuns followed behind her. However, there were two young girls on either side of Lady Mary. Usually, she is supposed to be alone.

The surroundings began to buzz. I feel like I saw one of them just a moment ago. Or rather, there aren’t many beautiful girls like that.

“Isn’t that Her Highness Flora?” “What! The Princess is performing the ritual with Lady Mary?” Everyone got excited.

“Isn’t the other one Lady Scarlett of the Count Cardiff family?” “It’s true, it’s Lady Scarlett!” The Great Square was enveloped in a frenzy.

Lady Scarlett is popular in the West. Her Highness Flora may be a perfect beautiful girl, but Lady Scarlett isn’t losing out. They say she is skilled in swordsmanship too, so she isn’t just a beautiful girl.

Haha, perhaps I end up rooting for Lady Scarlett because I am a man of the West. The West is called the Frontier, but those who live here have pride.

I heard the voices of women nearby. “Good grief, the men are so noisy.”

“Ahaha, that’s true. But all three of them are truly beautiful. It’s a scene like a dream.” “You’re right. I’m sure this year’s Summer Solstice Festival will become legendary.”

Ah, I didn’t think I would be able to see something this amazing. I’m glad I came to the Summer Solstice Festival. I’ll have to boast about this when I get back to the village.