I Was Reincarnated as a Commoner. I Can’t Stand Living Like This, so I’ll Become an Aristocrat! C114

114, Luncheon with royalty

Ever since I went to the market with Arthur-sama, my days have been seemingly peaceful. Arthur-sama no longer curses at us like he used to. 

As a result, our lives have become more peaceful than before, but I'm a little worried because Arthur-sama, who I see in joint classes, is spending more time alone. Before, I had people around me. 

But I can't talk to her, so I have no choice but to wait and see. Maybe I should ask Lucien about the current situation next time. 

Two weeks passed like that, and today was the day I received an invitation to lunch from the royal family. 

Lucien and I met at the entrance to the special dining room, and together we headed to the royal family's special dining room. 

 knock Knock. 

"This is Lucien and Leon."

"Get in"

"excuse me"

When I opened the door, I entered to find the same structure as the duke's special dining room, but the luxury was one step higher. As expected from royalty. 

"Please sit down. I have told my servant to stand down and not enter this room until I call, so you can be less polite."

"Okay. Then let's talk like usual, okay?"

"Oh, please do that. Leon too."

"understood"

We sat down while having such a conversation. There are already many dishes on the table. It looks very luxurious, probably because all the food was laid out on the table so that the servants didn't have to carry it. 

　

"We finally got to eat lunch together."

“I think it was pretty early, right? Lucien and I were talking about how early it was.”

"It's not too early! I wanted to do it sooner. But my brother said I needed to get ready..."

"Although it's only children at the royal school, the royal family is inviting a lot of nobles to a luncheon. It can't be helped that it takes a long time to prepare."

"I know that, but..."

"Well, now that we've had a successful luncheon, let's just enjoy it. Hey, Lucien."

"Ah, ah, it's a precious moment, so we should enjoy it."

"That's true. Let's have some food first."

Phew~, a sibling fight almost started between the first prince and the first princess, it was dangerous. 

We decided to enjoy the meal first, and enjoyed the lunch while chatting with each other. 

Of course, the royal family's meals were extremely delicious. 

Then, after we had almost finished eating lunch and were relaxing while drinking tea after dinner, Lucien spoke up. 

"Come to think of it, Leon said he would introduce me to his friends. If I remember correctly, his name was Ronnie? At that time, he said he couldn't do it because he was still nervous, but isn't it about time? We often meet at the training ground. He’s the one who’s with Leon, right?”

Now that I think about it, that's what we were talking about. It's true that Ronnie has gotten used to her more than when she first started, so I feel like it's a good thing, but when I introduce her to these three, I don't think it has anything to do with her being used to it. 

But I can't refuse forever, sorry Ronnie. I guarantee they're not bad people, so please do your best. 

"I'm sure you're getting used to it by now, so I'll introduce you to you. Stefan and Martine, too."

“Ah, please help me.”

“Of course, please do it for me too.”

"Then when would be a good time? Maybe after school today?"

"That's right. Then, can we meet in the entrance hall after school today?"

The entrance hall after school might be a good place since there are hardly any students. 

　

"Yeah. That's it please."

"I'm having more fun. I have to keep my spirits up!"

"Martine, there's no need to get too excited. It's fine as usual."

The usual Martine is bad enough for Ronnie's heart, so a more fired up Martine will only increase his attack power! 

"That's right. Can you all kill some time in the classroom and then come to the entrance hall?"

“Why?”

"Ronnie is an ordinary commoner. It's hard for Ronnie to see a commoner being late for a meeting with an aristocrat."

I really feel sorry for Ronnie, as the three of them are waiting ahead of him. If she doesn't weaken her attack power a little, Ronnie's heart will be in danger. 

Stefan just tilts his head and looks puzzled, as if he just can't understand that. 

“I think it would be fine if we allowed it?”

"That's no good. For commoners, the fact that they waited before the nobles and the fact that they were forgiven even though they were later than the nobles are completely different! Therefore, be sure to come slowly. Make sure to kill enough time in the classroom. Then head to the entrance hall, please!”

“Well, if Leon says that much, it’s fine…”

"thank you!"

This will alleviate Ronnie's worries a little. When I feel this difference in perception, I realize once again that these three are royalty and aristocrats. Well, to put it the other way around, other than that, people are starting to forget about royalty and aristocrats... But it can't be helped! I forget when I'm talking normally! 

“Would you like me to give you a gift as a token of your closeness?”

Martine started saying something disturbing again. I don't need a gift! 

"Martine, you don't need a gift. Just a smile and a greeting is enough!"

"Is that so?"

"That's right! Absolutely!"

"Well, I understand."

As I was struggling to somehow reduce the burden on Ronnie, Lucien suddenly spoke up as if he had remembered something. 

"Now that I think about it, we had a class on magic tools today, and at the end of that class, Mr. Longo told me. It seems that everyone must participate in today's study group."

"Now that I think about it, you were talking to Lucien. I thought you were talking about class, but I think you were talking about the research group."

“If that was the message, it would have been better if you had conveyed it directly to us.”

"Professor Longo said that if you talk to the royal family, you'll stand out."

“That’s true, but…”

Martine seems dissatisfied, her cheeks puffing out a little and she looks displeased. But I completely understand how Mr. Longo feels. 

　It stands out when you talk to the royal family. And you can listen to what he's talking about. If you talk to someone in the classroom, you'll be the center of attention. Mr. Longo, I totally understand! 

I wanted to discuss this story with Mr. Longo, but I'll leave it aside for now. First of all, everyone must participate. What there was wonder?　This has never happened before... 

"Did something happen? Did Professor Longo tell you why?"

"I didn't say that. Even when I asked him why, he didn't tell me. However, Mr. Longo looked more amused than serious."

So does that mean something good happened? The good thing about Professor Longo is that he came up with a new magic tool? 

If that's the case, it might not be strange to gather everyone together. 

“I wonder if you came up with a new magic tool?”

"Maybe that's a possibility."

“If that was the case, Professor Longo would have gotten ahead of me. Purification’s magic tools have not made any progress yet…”

“Purification magic tools are difficult after all.”

　The magic efficiency is just too low. I've been thinking about trying to come up with a better image, but I can't think of one... I guess I have to think of some other way. 

"Me and Lucien haven't come up with any new magic tools yet."

"When I tried to make it myself, I realized for the first time how great Leon is. He must be a genius to come up with so many magic tools."

"Oh, I think so too."

"I've come to realize once again that Leon is amazing."

I-I get embarrassed when I suddenly get compliments like that! 

Moreover, rather than my ability, it's the ability of Japanese inventors. Martine knows that, right? 

Thinking so, I looked at Martine and saw that she looked like her prank had been a success. Ugh, I was defeated. 

I could tell you here that I have memories from my previous life, but I'm still afraid to talk about it and end up putting it off. If I talk about this and people think it's creepy, I won't be able to recover from it. 

In the end, I had no choice but to sincerely thank you. 

"……thank you"

With that, the luncheon ended in a lukewarm atmosphere, and I returned to my classroom. I have to tell Ronnie about what happened after school.