162 Another Marquis
"I'm ready"
“Then, let’s leave now.”
The day of the dinner party. I called out to everyone dressed up and got into the carriage that had come to pick me up from the castle.
As usual, Grace and the others wear matching flower hair ornaments to show that they have a certain partner.
The reason Sheila and Irmhild also wear hair ornaments is to avoid any trouble.
It seems that it is common practice even in social circles to wear hair ornaments depending on the circumstances, even when there is no one around. Ophelia told me this information through Ashley.
Since Sheila belongs to the thieves guild, she doesn't want to get too involved with the people in the royal castle, and Irmhild seems to have lost her face in the theater.
As for Seraphina--she didn't like being the only one without one because she felt like an outcast.
"Unlike last year, I've gotten to know more people from the Knights this year, so I feel much more at ease."
"Indeed"
Ashley smiled at me, so I gave a wry smile in return.
Last year, I was on guard because the Knights seemed to have something in their pocket. That won't happen this year, and I'm used to going to the royal castle.
That said, I do feel like I always have magic tools for detoxification and necklaces for destroying evil.
“I wonder what the plan is?”
Claudia asks.
“I have a room in the guesthouse reserved for you, so I want you to enjoy the event first. After everything is over, you should be invited to the king’s tower.”
"I understand."
Some acquaintances might come to the room to say hello, but in any case, they won't go around announcing Claudia's identity. On the other hand, if you avoid people's attention too blatantly, people will be suspicious of you, and you should be careful if someone tries to spy on you even when you're doing something normal.
Eventually, the carriage arrives at the royal castle.
When I got off the carriage and headed to the plaza in front of the guest house, it seemed that the knights had already roughly finished their preparations. Horses wearing saddles and stirrups, earth dragons, flying dragons, and their knight partners are fully equipped and waiting.
What can I say... it's attracting a lot of attention. There is something about the girls who are well-dressed that attracts attention. I was thankful that she was given a seat in her private room, even if I didn't mention Claudia.
When I looked around, I saw that Chester was there too... but he was talking happily with a woman who was dressed up for some reason. Come to think of it, I feel like he received cheers from the children of aristocrats last year as well.
I'm a little concerned that the other person is wearing a flower hair ornament.
“This is Mr. Theodore.”
Then Mercedia passed by.
"Ah. Lord Mercedia."
"It looks like you're all in the same outfit. I'll be taking part in the test today, so I'd be honored if you could come take a look."
"I'll see you from the guesthouse."
When I answered, Mercedia broke down.
"By the way, Lord Chester--"
When I brought up the topic of Chester, Mercedia glanced at him for a moment and gave a wry smile as if she understood what I wanted to say.
"Ah. Is that you? It's said that you saved them from a half-demon when they fought against the Duoberis cult the other day. She's a young lady from a merchant family. Apparently Lord Chester invited her."
"I see……"
It's different from Talcott, but spring has come to Chester.
I was able to hear what I wanted to ask, and Mercedia seems to have a busy schedule, so I made some small talk and headed towards the guesthouse. Last year, she was able to watch the Knights' demonstration from the balcony of the guesthouse, but this year she will be able to watch it from her private room.
As I was guided to my room, I saw Malcolm, the eldest son of the Marquis Broderick family, walking down the hallway towards the balcony.
It seems that he has returned from the marquis' territory. So, it seems like he's finally put an end to his work over there and is coming back to give an official report. Maybe I'll go over there later to say hello, even if it's just me.
I'd like to ask how your stomach is doing and how your aroma candles are doing.
"This is Mr. Theodore. It's been a while."
"It's been a while, Sir Malcolm. How have you been since then?"
When I asked him about it while taking a seat on the balcony, Malcolm had a big smile on his face.
"Well, that really works! It hurts a little sometimes, but it's helped me a lot! The smell of the candle also helps me sleep soundly at night, so I really like it!"
"That's good"
Even so, I am moved to tears by the fact that I cannot be completely free from stress.
In any case, Malcolm has to clean up after Marquis Broderick and Norman. I hope those two will continue to be useful in the future.
“What happened to the marquis?”
"I just came back the other day and reported everything that needed to be reported. Now we just have to wait for His Majesty's approval."
I see. Due to his schedule, he will probably wait until after the dinner party is over. There's nothing wrong with summoning Marquis Broderick at the celebration and handing down punishment.
Also sitting on the balcony was Oswald, the vice-commander of the adventurer's guild, just like last year. It looks like Auria is also coming this year.
"Oh. This seat is empty."
As soon as Auria saw my face, she smiled.
"I appreciate the invitation, but I apologize. I will be watching from a room in the guesthouse."
``It looks like we'll see something rare this year, so I wanted to talk to the inventor about it.''
, Oswald looked a little disappointed. Is that what this person is interested in?
"Hmm. I'm sure it's safer to go with that look. I'm sure it will attract attention anyway."
Auria says that as if she understands.
"That's about it. Auria-sama, Oswald-sama. This is Sir Malcolm. Sir Malcolm. This is Auria-sama, the adventurer guild leader, and Oswald-sama, the vice-captain."
With a bitter smile, Auria and the others and Malcolm finished introducing each other. In the future, when Malcolm manages his territory, there will likely be some cooperation with the Adventurer's Guild. It's not a bad thing to make acquaintances.
"This is my first time meeting you. My name is Malcolm Broderick. Both of you are well known."
Malcolm bows politely.
"Hmm. This also has something to do with it. Why don't you watch it from this seat anyway?"
Auria and Oswald reacted slightly when they heard that it was Broderick, but they probably realized that it was none other than me who had purposely brought them together, so they invited Malcolm to the seat next to them.
I guess you judge a person by looking at him with your own eyes, not by his name Broderick.
“Then, thank you for your words. Thank you very much, Mr. Theodore.”
"home"
Well, if it's Malcolm, there's no need to worry about that. As executives of the adventurer's guild, they come into contact with a variety of people, so I think they both have a good eye for things.
After that, all you have to do is go back to your room and wait for the dinner party to start.
"Father, you are the ambassador of another world."
---I was thinking that when I heard a voice like that.
Now it's Ophelia's voice. When I looked around at her, she seemed to have just come to the balcony. She approached from the other side with a well-dressed man with similar hair color.
Ophelia's father is... that means the Marquis of Fobrester.
"First time to meet you, Mr. Theodore. My name is Radiego Foblester."
"Please be polite. My name is Theodor Gartner."
Taking a step back from Marquis Fobrester, Ophelia also pinched the hem of her skirt and greeted her like a young lady.
King Melvin decided to give Marlene up as an adopted child when marrying her, but... that person was the Marquis of Fobrester family. Will Marquis Fobrester become my father-in-law in the future?
"I have heard from His Majesty. Congratulations on your engagement with Marlene-sama. I do not have many opportunities to visit the center, so please forgive me for being late in greeting you."
"Thank you very much. I'm at a loss if Radiego-sama says that to me. I look forward to working with you in the future."
They both smiled and shook hands. Yeah. From what I've heard, he's a nice person. Even though they belong to the same marquis family, they are very different, and I heard that Marquis Fobrester is a very fine person.
Anyway...the head of the Marquis of Fobrester family and the next head of the Marquis Broderick family. Furthermore, the guild leader and vice leader? I feel like even if you take away one simple greeting, there are more and more big ones...
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