Chapter 77: of the lord family
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Once I got back to the boarding house and worked up a sweat, I sleeved up the clothes I had just bought.
I felt a shiver run down my spine as I put on the crisp, freshly unloaded clothes.
'Well, Amanda, I'd better get going, then.
All right, I'll lock up the car and you can go straight back to your room if it's gonna be late.
Yes, I understand.
Have a good day, Kent.
I'm off, Meisa.
Yesterday, Meisa was puffed up and asked me to take her with me, but now she's sending me off with a big smile on her face.
I bought an extra box of cookies from the henhouse as a souvenir to take to Klaus-san's place, but I bought an extra box to give to Meisa.
Phew, what a crappy thing to do.
From the alley behind the boarding house, I moved into the shadows.
Maybe I'm a little self-conscious, but I've been getting more and more attention lately, and I've been getting into more and more trouble.
I can't afford to be late for an invitation, because I can't be late for the invite, because I can't get tangled up with a bunch of crazy people.
I couldn't just go out to the gate out of the blue, so I waited for the flow of people to break off at the corner of the road a little ways away and went out front.
I showed the invitation to the guard guarding the gate, and he smiled at me.
'You've come a long way from being a gardener's apprentice, haven't you?
No, I don't think it's a career move, but it's my first time doing this, so I'm nervous.
Hahaha, Master Klaus isn't one to get hung up on details, so go have some fun.
Yes, I'll do that.
We walked along the cobblestone pavement where we had previously weeded to the front door.
It's just as the sun is setting and the sky is colored in a beautiful gradient from orange to deep indigo.
I ring the heavy door knocker and the door is quietly opened.
Welcome, Mr. Kent.
Hey, good evening, ladies and gentlemen, thanks for inviting me today.
Please say hello to the Lord.
Ha-hi....
I was pressured by the butler's "the butler aura" as he greeted me, and I greeted him with a perturbed smile.
The twitching butler led me down the hallway.
Come to think of it, the last time I came here, there was the smell of medicine wafting through the mansion, but today there's a refreshing scent of flowers.
''Go ahead........''
Excuse me....
In the reception room where I was led, Beatrice, dressed in a pale pink dress, was standing there without a care in the world, but as soon as she saw me, she smiled as if she was about to burst into flowers and walked up to me with a bouncy step.
Ugh.............................She's so cute, she's like a real princess.
Beatrice plucked a bit of the hem of her skirt and bowed gracefully.
There you are, Kent-sama.
Well, hello there. Hi, sir, I'm happy to accept your invitation...
'Formal greetings are of no use to us, come on, sit down...'
Yes, yes....
Beatrice takes me by the hand and invites me to the couch.
Beatrice sits down next to me and, as a matter of course, puts her body close to mine.
''Bae, Beatrice........''
"Reece,
Reece...
Yes, Mr. Kent.
It's a little bit too close... maybe...
Beatrice's face, sitting next to her and holding her body close, is at a distance where you can feel her breath.
I mean, it's so close that it's hard to focus your eyes on it, isn't it?
Not at all, in fact, it's not even close to enough...
Reece...
Beatrice's lips, which were quickly approaching me, made a tutting sound on my cheek.
I mean, come on, isn't this the kind of thing that handsome boys do?
Beatrice parted her lips and smiled at me.
Yeah, I still feel like I'm certified as the property of a carnivorous rabbit.
''Hey Reece, why me?''
'Ugh... but that was the cure and...'
'You're sure it was a 100 percent cure? You didn't have an ounce of guilt in your heart? Wasn't I so unattractive?
'No, no ... if you ask me if there was a piece of it...'
Beatrice was in a really bad state when she started the cure for the rot, and it felt strange to be alive.
Even the palms of her hands, which were flowing healing magic, had an unhealthy feel to them.
But the softness of Beatrice, who had regained her blood color and health through the healing process...................It's bad, even if I remember it, my nose is going to bleed.
''Since you have violated the maiden's body, you must take responsibility for it.......''
'No, no, no, it's overrun... and we don't know each other very well yet...'
So we should have time to get to know each other, shouldn't we?
But if the other guests see me like this...
The only other person in the house tonight, besides Mr. Kent, is Mr. Donovan, and Mr. Donovan won't be here until just in time.
No, he's supposed to be younger than me, but I don't think he's going to be an enemy no matter what I say.
Still, I have to tell him to stop the road chews, or else Nazario's baked cakes might cause trouble again.
''Reece, I need to ask you a favor...''
Well, what is it, sir? I'm not sure I can do any more than I did in therapy right now...
'No, no, that's not what I'm talking about. I mean, when we usually see each other on the street, could you stop kissing me in front of everyone's eyes?
Why is that, sir?
'Because I think there are a lot of people who admire Reece, and a lot of people who would be jealous or uncomfortable with her kissing me.
''I can't even.......Master Kent is a hero for saving Volzard. In fact, I'm sure there are many people who wouldn't be convinced by me.
'No, no, no, it's not possible. And anyway, no kissing in the city....
I don't like it.
Beatrice pouted and sulked with a twang and a pouting lip....................d*mn it's super cute, it makes me want to squeak and hug you.
Even if you say you don't like it, it's a bit embarrassing to be kissed in front of everyone's eyes.......
You've been kissed by other women for saying that...
''Ugh... no, Manon and Yuuka...''
'How do you say you're different from me, is it because I'm younger or less attractive or...?'
Beatrice's eyes began to moisten with woo-woo, and a polo teardrop spilled out.
Hey Kent, thanks for coming...
This is........not........
Kent you're ready for this....
'No, really no, it's a misunderstanding. I was just....
It's just... what? Say it.....
'Just don't kiss me in front of everyone when I see you in town...'
'Huh? You're saying I'm going to turn down Reece's offer to kiss me? I haven't had a kiss in years. I haven't had anyone kiss me for years. It used to be that you used to say you loved me and kiss me, but now you're getting annoyed with me.
No, it wasn't my fault...
Shut up! Of course it's the fault of the one in front of you. Do you know how I feel to be heard muttering about a languid expression on the window sill, Master Kent........!
'No, but there's a lot of envy and jealousy and all that...'
'Of course! Think of that as a reward rather than a reward compared to being kissed by Reece!
No, because Mr. Kraus said to stay out of it...
'Of course! Kent, I'm not going to allow you to touch me from the front but Reece is going to kiss me and I'm not going to be allowed to refuse him, you idiot!
No, no, no, what you're saying is incoherent, I mean, I don't know what Beatrice is thinking, even in this situation, how can she stay close to me?
'Dad you're annoying.
'Gghhh...'
Oh, Klaus-san has crashed down from his knees.
And could you stop repeating, "I'm going to kill, kill, kill without saying a word while glaring up at me?
'Sir, Master Donovan is here to see you.
A butler who doesn't change his expression in this situation....
'What's going on here Kent, don't play with Mr Klaus.
I didn't do that.
"Mmmm, I'm just kidding...
After loosening his mouth a bit, as if he could tell by looking, Donovan-san sat down in the chair across from me without a care in the world.
I mean, is it okay for Mr. Klaus to be left alone?
Mr. Donovan looked at me, who was snugly attached to Beatrice, and then opened his mouth.
''I see, so I don't understand why the idiot son of the Orlando store is messing with you...''
'Eh....'
Hearing Mr. Donovan's words, Beatrice stared at me with a surprised expression.
'You've talked to Delitz, haven't you?
''Yes, well, yes, but the man seems to be a straightforward one...''
Hmmm, of course. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to make it as big as it is.
Well, I've nailed it to Nazario, so I'm sure it'll be fine...
Oh my gosh, Beatrice just swooned, didn't she?
I mean, she just came in and grasped the situation and waved the right topic of conversation........I wonder if Donovan-san is an esper.
''Miss Beatrice seems to be accustomed to people looking at her, but you might want to think for a moment about what kind of gaze she's looking at you with.
Yes I'm sorry, Mr. Kent.
'Oh, yeah, but it's not that serious, so it's okay.'
'So, how did you talk to the Orlando store?
Klaus asked me as he recovered as if nothing had happened.
'Yes, let's just let bygones be bygones and start over again from a flat position...'
''I see, a party of children, including A-ranked adventurers, was cajoled, well, I guess that's a reasonable line.
'Oh, yes, I'd like to discuss something with you before we eat...'
What? I won't allow you to marry Reece...
No, no, I'm not talking about that, I'm talking about the Riesenburg emissary.
'What? A messenger from Riesenburg?
'Yes, we should be in Volzard on Tuesday, the first Tuesday of the week, in the evening.
Fred, who had been scouting the area, said that Camilla had finished selecting the messengers and ordered them to leave early in the week.
'Ho, you mean you plan to leave Rastok early in the morning and arrive in Volzard later that day?
Yes, and the thing is, the Riesenburg side doesn't seem to know that we're in Volzard.
I told Klaus-san about the situation that Camilla must have guessed so far, and asked her for advice on how to deal with it.
''I see.......If they don't have a clue where we are, then there's no need to bother letting them know where we are......rather, it would be better if they don't know where we are.
'But if the knights of Riesenburg ask you about it or something, we have this hair color...'
''Well, a group of dark-haired people certainly stand out, and if they're questioned, they'll know they're in Volzard with a single shot, but I don't think we need to worry about that.
What? You mean it's okay if they find out?
That's part of it, but they won't have time to listen and will be home in the morning.
What, the next day...?
'Yeah, almost certainly, but is there anything else you want to talk to me about? If we don't have it, we'll have dinner. Tonight is a consolation prize for surviving a polar outbreak, you know.
I feel like I've been pinched by a fox, but since the Lord of Volzard says so, I guess it's okay.
Klaus-san personally led us to the dining room in advance of us.
''Welcome, Kent-san.
Hey, good evening, I'm here to see you...
Now, come on, let's skip the formalities and just sit down.
"Yes, yes, thank you.
Marianne greeted me, dressed in a bright red evening dress that matched her hair color.
Klaus was seated at the so-called birthday seat at a large table that could seat more than ten people, with Marianne next to Donovan on the right side of the table.
I sat across from Mr. Donovan and Beatrice sat next to him.
'Well, let's toast to surviving the extreme outbreak.
Klaus-san raised a glass filled with a slightly golden colored liquid.
I can smell the softly refreshing aroma and alcohol.
''Well I'm not yet a drinker...''
'What are you talking about, you can't tell me that a man who has done so much for the defense of Volzard can't even drink. Besides, Kent, this is Bruno's new brew.
'Oh, you're Bruno from Liebling Farm?
Yes, leavers' sake is best drunk after three years or so, but this is the time of year when the new brew comes on the market in small quantities. This is the time to test the quality of this year's sake and see how it tastes for the next few years. You know what I mean? It's the result of all the hard work you put into it.
I felt goosebumps all over my body.
When I was summoned to this world and arrived at Volzard, the first job I did was to harvest and prepare the livre plantation.
A percentage of the new brew in front of me included my work.
'Well, cheers to Volzard's safety!
Cheers!
The first time I took a sip of the alcohol, it seemed to concentrate the fresh aroma, and it seemed to soak through my body from my mouth, down my throat and through my nose.
I felt the warmth in my stomach as it flowed down my throat, probably because it contained alcohol.
'What do you think, Donovan?'
Yes, this year's batch is looking good, too.
'If it's endorsed by Donovan, there's no doubt about it, what do you think, Kent?
Yes ... groggily ... I'm very emotional.
Fool. No one cries.
Because this is the first time in my life that I've worked for Mr. Bruno's... and Mr. Dino and Mr. Mya...
I remembered when I came to Volzard, and when I thought that those memories had been turned into alcohol and were here, I burst into tears.
'Kent, you protected me,'
'Eh....'
If those goblins had trespassed on this bottle of wine, they would have destroyed it and we wouldn't even be able to taste it. You protected it, you should be proud.
I'll... yes, yes...
It's not fair, I'd cry even more if you said that.
I took a sip of Reeble's new brew, closed my eyes, and pictured the scenery of the farm.
Jolly Grandpa Dino, kind Grandma Maiya, rugged Mr. Bruno...I could picture the faces of all of them.
After two weeks of work, I've been completely absent from the training and rescue mission.
Tomorrow, on the day of rest, I thought I would visit the farm with a handful of souvenirs to talk about my thoughts on the new sake.
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Once I got back to the boarding house and worked up a sweat, I sleeved up the clothes I had just bought.
I felt a shiver run down my spine as I put on the crisp, freshly unloaded clothes.
'Well, Amanda, I'd better get going, then.
All right, I'll lock up the car and you can go straight back to your room if it's gonna be late.
Yes, I understand.
Have a good day, Kent.
I'm off, Meisa.
Yesterday, Meisa was puffed up and asked me to take her with me, but now she's sending me off with a big smile on her face.
I bought an extra box of cookies from the henhouse as a souvenir to take to Klaus-san's place, but I bought an extra box to give to Meisa.
Phew, what a crappy thing to do.
From the alley behind the boarding house, I moved into the shadows.
Maybe I'm a little self-conscious, but I've been getting more and more attention lately, and I've been getting into more and more trouble.
I can't afford to be late for an invitation, because I can't be late for the invite, because I can't get tangled up with a bunch of crazy people.
I couldn't just go out to the gate out of the blue, so I waited for the flow of people to break off at the corner of the road a little ways away and went out front.
I showed the invitation to the guard guarding the gate, and he smiled at me.
'You've come a long way from being a gardener's apprentice, haven't you?
No, I don't think it's a career move, but it's my first time doing this, so I'm nervous.
Hahaha, Master Klaus isn't one to get hung up on details, so go have some fun.
Yes, I'll do that.
We walked along the cobblestone pavement where we had previously weeded to the front door.
It's just as the sun is setting and the sky is colored in a beautiful gradient from orange to deep indigo.
I ring the heavy door knocker and the door is quietly opened.
Welcome, Mr. Kent.
Hey, good evening, ladies and gentlemen, thanks for inviting me today.
Please say hello to the Lord.
Ha-hi....
I was pressured by the butler's "the butler aura" as he greeted me, and I greeted him with a perturbed smile.
The twitching butler led me down the hallway.
Come to think of it, the last time I came here, there was the smell of medicine wafting through the mansion, but today there's a refreshing scent of flowers.
''Go ahead........''
Excuse me....
In the reception room where I was led, Beatrice, dressed in a pale pink dress, was standing there without a care in the world, but as soon as she saw me, she smiled as if she was about to burst into flowers and walked up to me with a bouncy step.
Ugh.............................She's so cute, she's like a real princess.
Beatrice plucked a bit of the hem of her skirt and bowed gracefully.
There you are, Kent-sama.
Well, hello there. Hi, sir, I'm happy to accept your invitation...
'Formal greetings are of no use to us, come on, sit down...'
Yes, yes....
Beatrice takes me by the hand and invites me to the couch.
Beatrice sits down next to me and, as a matter of course, puts her body close to mine.
''Bae, Beatrice........''
"Reece,
Reece...
Yes, Mr. Kent.
It's a little bit too close... maybe...
Beatrice's face, sitting next to her and holding her body close, is at a distance where you can feel her breath.
I mean, it's so close that it's hard to focus your eyes on it, isn't it?
Not at all, in fact, it's not even close to enough...
Reece...
Beatrice's lips, which were quickly approaching me, made a tutting sound on my cheek.
I mean, come on, isn't this the kind of thing that handsome boys do?
Beatrice parted her lips and smiled at me.
Yeah, I still feel like I'm certified as the property of a carnivorous rabbit.
''Hey Reece, why me?''
'Ugh... but that was the cure and...'
'You're sure it was a 100 percent cure? You didn't have an ounce of guilt in your heart? Wasn't I so unattractive?
'No, no ... if you ask me if there was a piece of it...'
Beatrice was in a really bad state when she started the cure for the rot, and it felt strange to be alive.
Even the palms of her hands, which were flowing healing magic, had an unhealthy feel to them.
But the softness of Beatrice, who had regained her blood color and health through the healing process...................It's bad, even if I remember it, my nose is going to bleed.
''Since you have violated the maiden's body, you must take responsibility for it.......''
'No, no, no, it's overrun... and we don't know each other very well yet...'
So we should have time to get to know each other, shouldn't we?
But if the other guests see me like this...
The only other person in the house tonight, besides Mr. Kent, is Mr. Donovan, and Mr. Donovan won't be here until just in time.
No, he's supposed to be younger than me, but I don't think he's going to be an enemy no matter what I say.
Still, I have to tell him to stop the road chews, or else Nazario's baked cakes might cause trouble again.
''Reece, I need to ask you a favor...''
Well, what is it, sir? I'm not sure I can do any more than I did in therapy right now...
'No, no, that's not what I'm talking about. I mean, when we usually see each other on the street, could you stop kissing me in front of everyone's eyes?
Why is that, sir?
'Because I think there are a lot of people who admire Reece, and a lot of people who would be jealous or uncomfortable with her kissing me.
''I can't even.......Master Kent is a hero for saving Volzard. In fact, I'm sure there are many people who wouldn't be convinced by me.
'No, no, no, it's not possible. And anyway, no kissing in the city....
I don't like it.
Beatrice pouted and sulked with a twang and a pouting lip....................d*mn it's super cute, it makes me want to squeak and hug you.
Even if you say you don't like it, it's a bit embarrassing to be kissed in front of everyone's eyes.......
You've been kissed by other women for saying that...
''Ugh... no, Manon and Yuuka...''
'How do you say you're different from me, is it because I'm younger or less attractive or...?'
Beatrice's eyes began to moisten with woo-woo, and a polo teardrop spilled out.
Hey Kent, thanks for coming...
This is........not........
Kent you're ready for this....
'No, really no, it's a misunderstanding. I was just....
It's just... what? Say it.....
'Just don't kiss me in front of everyone when I see you in town...'
'Huh? You're saying I'm going to turn down Reece's offer to kiss me? I haven't had a kiss in years. I haven't had anyone kiss me for years. It used to be that you used to say you loved me and kiss me, but now you're getting annoyed with me.
No, it wasn't my fault...
Shut up! Of course it's the fault of the one in front of you. Do you know how I feel to be heard muttering about a languid expression on the window sill, Master Kent........!
'No, but there's a lot of envy and jealousy and all that...'
'Of course! Think of that as a reward rather than a reward compared to being kissed by Reece!
No, because Mr. Kraus said to stay out of it...
'Of course! Kent, I'm not going to allow you to touch me from the front but Reece is going to kiss me and I'm not going to be allowed to refuse him, you idiot!
No, no, no, what you're saying is incoherent, I mean, I don't know what Beatrice is thinking, even in this situation, how can she stay close to me?
'Dad you're annoying.
'Gghhh...'
Oh, Klaus-san has crashed down from his knees.
And could you stop repeating, "I'm going to kill, kill, kill without saying a word while glaring up at me?
'Sir, Master Donovan is here to see you.
A butler who doesn't change his expression in this situation....
'What's going on here Kent, don't play with Mr Klaus.
I didn't do that.
"Mmmm, I'm just kidding...
After loosening his mouth a bit, as if he could tell by looking, Donovan-san sat down in the chair across from me without a care in the world.
I mean, is it okay for Mr. Klaus to be left alone?
Mr. Donovan looked at me, who was snugly attached to Beatrice, and then opened his mouth.
''I see, so I don't understand why the idiot son of the Orlando store is messing with you...''
'Eh....'
Hearing Mr. Donovan's words, Beatrice stared at me with a surprised expression.
'You've talked to Delitz, haven't you?
''Yes, well, yes, but the man seems to be a straightforward one...''
Hmmm, of course. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to make it as big as it is.
Well, I've nailed it to Nazario, so I'm sure it'll be fine...
Oh my gosh, Beatrice just swooned, didn't she?
I mean, she just came in and grasped the situation and waved the right topic of conversation........I wonder if Donovan-san is an esper.
''Miss Beatrice seems to be accustomed to people looking at her, but you might want to think for a moment about what kind of gaze she's looking at you with.
Yes I'm sorry, Mr. Kent.
'Oh, yeah, but it's not that serious, so it's okay.'
'So, how did you talk to the Orlando store?
Klaus asked me as he recovered as if nothing had happened.
'Yes, let's just let bygones be bygones and start over again from a flat position...'
''I see, a party of children, including A-ranked adventurers, was cajoled, well, I guess that's a reasonable line.
'Oh, yes, I'd like to discuss something with you before we eat...'
What? I won't allow you to marry Reece...
No, no, I'm not talking about that, I'm talking about the Riesenburg emissary.
'What? A messenger from Riesenburg?
'Yes, we should be in Volzard on Tuesday, the first Tuesday of the week, in the evening.
Fred, who had been scouting the area, said that Camilla had finished selecting the messengers and ordered them to leave early in the week.
'Ho, you mean you plan to leave Rastok early in the morning and arrive in Volzard later that day?
Yes, and the thing is, the Riesenburg side doesn't seem to know that we're in Volzard.
I told Klaus-san about the situation that Camilla must have guessed so far, and asked her for advice on how to deal with it.
''I see.......If they don't have a clue where we are, then there's no need to bother letting them know where we are......rather, it would be better if they don't know where we are.
'But if the knights of Riesenburg ask you about it or something, we have this hair color...'
''Well, a group of dark-haired people certainly stand out, and if they're questioned, they'll know they're in Volzard with a single shot, but I don't think we need to worry about that.
What? You mean it's okay if they find out?
That's part of it, but they won't have time to listen and will be home in the morning.
What, the next day...?
'Yeah, almost certainly, but is there anything else you want to talk to me about? If we don't have it, we'll have dinner. Tonight is a consolation prize for surviving a polar outbreak, you know.
I feel like I've been pinched by a fox, but since the Lord of Volzard says so, I guess it's okay.
Klaus-san personally led us to the dining room in advance of us.
''Welcome, Kent-san.
Hey, good evening, I'm here to see you...
Now, come on, let's skip the formalities and just sit down.
"Yes, yes, thank you.
Marianne greeted me, dressed in a bright red evening dress that matched her hair color.
Klaus was seated at the so-called birthday seat at a large table that could seat more than ten people, with Marianne next to Donovan on the right side of the table.
I sat across from Mr. Donovan and Beatrice sat next to him.
'Well, let's toast to surviving the extreme outbreak.
Klaus-san raised a glass filled with a slightly golden colored liquid.
I can smell the softly refreshing aroma and alcohol.
''Well I'm not yet a drinker...''
'What are you talking about, you can't tell me that a man who has done so much for the defense of Volzard can't even drink. Besides, Kent, this is Bruno's new brew.
'Oh, you're Bruno from Liebling Farm?
Yes, leavers' sake is best drunk after three years or so, but this is the time of year when the new brew comes on the market in small quantities. This is the time to test the quality of this year's sake and see how it tastes for the next few years. You know what I mean? It's the result of all the hard work you put into it.
I felt goosebumps all over my body.
When I was summoned to this world and arrived at Volzard, the first job I did was to harvest and prepare the livre plantation.
A percentage of the new brew in front of me included my work.
'Well, cheers to Volzard's safety!
Cheers!
The first time I took a sip of the alcohol, it seemed to concentrate the fresh aroma, and it seemed to soak through my body from my mouth, down my throat and through my nose.
I felt the warmth in my stomach as it flowed down my throat, probably because it contained alcohol.
'What do you think, Donovan?'
Yes, this year's batch is looking good, too.
'If it's endorsed by Donovan, there's no doubt about it, what do you think, Kent?
Yes ... groggily ... I'm very emotional.
Fool. No one cries.
Because this is the first time in my life that I've worked for Mr. Bruno's... and Mr. Dino and Mr. Mya...
I remembered when I came to Volzard, and when I thought that those memories had been turned into alcohol and were here, I burst into tears.
'Kent, you protected me,'
'Eh....'
If those goblins had trespassed on this bottle of wine, they would have destroyed it and we wouldn't even be able to taste it. You protected it, you should be proud.
I'll... yes, yes...
It's not fair, I'd cry even more if you said that.
I took a sip of Reeble's new brew, closed my eyes, and pictured the scenery of the farm.
Jolly Grandpa Dino, kind Grandma Maiya, rugged Mr. Bruno...I could picture the faces of all of them.
After two weeks of work, I've been completely absent from the training and rescue mission.
Tomorrow, on the day of rest, I thought I would visit the farm with a handful of souvenirs to talk about my thoughts on the new sake.
Once I got back to the boarding house and worked up a sweat, I sleeved up the clothes I had just bought.I felt a shiver run down my spine as I put on the crisp, freshly unloaded clothes.'Well, Amanda, I'd better get going, then.All right, I'll lock up the car and you can go straight back to your room if it's gonna be late.Yes, I understand.Have a good day, Kent.I'm off, Meisa.Yesterday, Meisa was puffed up and asked me to take her with me, but now she's sending me off with a big smile on her face.I bought an extra box of cookies from the henhouse as a souvenir to take to Klaus-san's place, but I bought an extra box to give to Meisa.Phew, what a crappy thing to do.From the alley behind the boarding house, I moved into the shadows.Maybe I'm a little self-conscious, but I've been getting more and more attention lately, and I've been getting into more and more trouble.I can't afford to be late for an invitation, because I can't be late for the invite, because I can't get tangled up with a bunch of crazy people.I couldn't just go out to the gate out of the blue, so I waited for the flow of people to break off at the corner of the road a little ways away and went out front.I showed the invitation to the guard guarding the gate, and he smiled at me.'You've come a long way from being a gardener's apprentice, haven't you?No, I don't think it's a career move, but it's my first time doing this, so I'm nervous.Hahaha, Master Klaus isn't one to get hung up on details, so go have some fun.Yes, I'll do that.We walked along the cobblestone pavement where we had previously weeded to the front door.It's just as the sun is setting and the sky is colored in a beautiful gradient from orange to deep indigo.I ring the heavy door knocker and the door is quietly opened.Welcome, Mr. Kent.Hey, good evening, ladies and gentlemen, thanks for inviting me today.Please say hello to the Lord.Ha-hi....I was pressured by the butler's "the butler aura" as he greeted me, and I greeted him with a perturbed smile.The twitching butler led me down the hallway.Come to think of it, the last time I came here, there was the smell of medicine wafting through the mansion, but today there's a refreshing scent of flowers.''Go ahead........''Excuse me....In the reception room where I was led, Beatrice, dressed in a pale pink dress, was standing there without a care in the world, but as soon as she saw me, she smiled as if she was about to burst into flowers and walked up to me with a bouncy step.Ugh.............................She's so cute, she's like a real princess.Beatrice plucked a bit of the hem of her skirt and bowed gracefully.There you are, Kent-sama.Well, hello there. Hi, sir, I'm happy to accept your invitation...'Formal greetings are of no use to us, come on, sit down...'Yes, yes....Beatrice takes me by the hand and invites me to the couch.Beatrice sits down next to me and, as a matter of course, puts her body close to mine.''Bae, Beatrice........''"Reece,Reece...Yes, Mr. Kent.It's a little bit too close... maybe...Beatrice's face, sitting next to her and holding her body close, is at a distance where you can feel her breath.I mean, it's so close that it's hard to focus your eyes on it, isn't it?Not at all, in fact, it's not even close to enough...Reece...Beatrice's lips, which were quickly approaching me, made a tutting sound on my cheek.I mean, come on, isn't this the kind of thing that handsome boys do?Beatrice parted her lips and smiled at me.Yeah, I still feel like I'm certified as the property of a carnivorous rabbit.''Hey Reece, why me?'''Ugh... but that was the cure and...''You're sure it was a 100 percent cure? You didn't have an ounce of guilt in your heart? Wasn't I so unattractive?'No, no ... if you ask me if there was a piece of it...'Beatrice was in a really bad state when she started the cure for the rot, and it felt strange to be alive.Even the palms of her hands, which were flowing healing magic, had an unhealthy feel to them.But the softness of Beatrice, who had regained her blood color and health through the healing process...................It's bad, even if I remember it, my nose is going to bleed.''Since you have violated the maiden's body, you must take responsibility for it.......'''No, no, no, it's overrun... and we don't know each other very well yet...'So we should have time to get to know each other, shouldn't we?But if the other guests see me like this...The only other person in the house tonight, besides Mr. Kent, is Mr. Donovan, and Mr. Donovan won't be here until just in time.No, he's supposed to be younger than me, but I don't think he's going to be an enemy no matter what I say.Still, I have to tell him to stop the road chews, or else Nazario's baked cakes might cause trouble again.''Reece, I need to ask you a favor...''Well, what is it, sir? I'm not sure I can do any more than I did in therapy right now...'No, no, that's not what I'm talking about. I mean, when we usually see each other on the street, could you stop kissing me in front of everyone's eyes?Why is that, sir?'Because I think there are a lot of people who admire Reece, and a lot of people who would be jealous or uncomfortable with her kissing me.''I can't even.......Master Kent is a hero for saving Volzard. In fact, I'm sure there are many people who wouldn't be convinced by me.'No, no, no, it's not possible. And anyway, no kissing in the city....I don't like it.Beatrice pouted and sulked with a twang and a pouting lip....................d*mn it's super cute, it makes me want to squeak and hug you.Even if you say you don't like it, it's a bit embarrassing to be kissed in front of everyone's eyes.......You've been kissed by other women for saying that...''Ugh... no, Manon and Yuuka...'''How do you say you're different from me, is it because I'm younger or less attractive or...?'Beatrice's eyes began to moisten with woo-woo, and a polo teardrop spilled out.Hey Kent, thanks for coming...This is........not........Kent you're ready for this....'No, really no, it's a misunderstanding. I was just....It's just... what? Say it.....'Just don't kiss me in front of everyone when I see you in town...''Huh? You're saying I'm going to turn down Reece's offer to kiss me? I haven't had a kiss in years. I haven't had anyone kiss me for years. It used to be that you used to say you loved me and kiss me, but now you're getting annoyed with me.No, it wasn't my fault...Shut up! Of course it's the fault of the one in front of you. Do you know how I feel to be heard muttering about a languid expression on the window sill, Master Kent........!'No, but there's a lot of envy and jealousy and all that...''Of course! Think of that as a reward rather than a reward compared to being kissed by Reece!No, because Mr. Kraus said to stay out of it...'Of course! Kent, I'm not going to allow you to touch me from the front but Reece is going to kiss me and I'm not going to be allowed to refuse him, you idiot!No, no, no, what you're saying is incoherent, I mean, I don't know what Beatrice is thinking, even in this situation, how can she stay close to me?'Dad you're annoying.'Gghhh...'Oh, Klaus-san has crashed down from his knees.And could you stop repeating, "I'm going to kill, kill, kill without saying a word while glaring up at me?'Sir, Master Donovan is here to see you.A butler who doesn't change his expression in this situation....'What's going on here Kent, don't play with Mr Klaus.I didn't do that."Mmmm, I'm just kidding...After loosening his mouth a bit, as if he could tell by looking, Donovan-san sat down in the chair across from me without a care in the world.I mean, is it okay for Mr. Klaus to be left alone?Mr. Donovan looked at me, who was snugly attached to Beatrice, and then opened his mouth.''I see, so I don't understand why the idiot son of the Orlando store is messing with you...'''Eh....'Hearing Mr. Donovan's words, Beatrice stared at me with a surprised expression.'You've talked to Delitz, haven't you?''Yes, well, yes, but the man seems to be a straightforward one...''Hmmm, of course. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to make it as big as it is.Well, I've nailed it to Nazario, so I'm sure it'll be fine...Oh my gosh, Beatrice just swooned, didn't she?I mean, she just came in and grasped the situation and waved the right topic of conversation........I wonder if Donovan-san is an esper.''Miss Beatrice seems to be accustomed to people looking at her, but you might want to think for a moment about what kind of gaze she's looking at you with.Yes I'm sorry, Mr. Kent.'Oh, yeah, but it's not that serious, so it's okay.''So, how did you talk to the Orlando store?Klaus asked me as he recovered as if nothing had happened.'Yes, let's just let bygones be bygones and start over again from a flat position...'''I see, a party of children, including A-ranked adventurers, was cajoled, well, I guess that's a reasonable line.'Oh, yes, I'd like to discuss something with you before we eat...'What? I won't allow you to marry Reece...No, no, I'm not talking about that, I'm talking about the Riesenburg emissary.'What? A messenger from Riesenburg?'Yes, we should be in Volzard on Tuesday, the first Tuesday of the week, in the evening.Fred, who had been scouting the area, said that Camilla had finished selecting the messengers and ordered them to leave early in the week.'Ho, you mean you plan to leave Rastok early in the morning and arrive in Volzard later that day?Yes, and the thing is, the Riesenburg side doesn't seem to know that we're in Volzard.I told Klaus-san about the situation that Camilla must have guessed so far, and asked her for advice on how to deal with it.''I see.......If they don't have a clue where we are, then there's no need to bother letting them know where we are......rather, it would be better if they don't know where we are.'But if the knights of Riesenburg ask you about it or something, we have this hair color...'''Well, a group of dark-haired people certainly stand out, and if they're questioned, they'll know they're in Volzard with a single shot, but I don't think we need to worry about that.What? You mean it's okay if they find out?That's part of it, but they won't have time to listen and will be home in the morning.What, the next day...?'Yeah, almost certainly, but is there anything else you want to talk to me about? If we don't have it, we'll have dinner. Tonight is a consolation prize for surviving a polar outbreak, you know.I feel like I've been pinched by a fox, but since the Lord of Volzard says so, I guess it's okay.Klaus-san personally led us to the dining room in advance of us.''Welcome, Kent-san.Hey, good evening, I'm here to see you...Now, come on, let's skip the formalities and just sit down."Yes, yes, thank you.Marianne greeted me, dressed in a bright red evening dress that matched her hair color.Klaus was seated at the so-called birthday seat at a large table that could seat more than ten people, with Marianne next to Donovan on the right side of the table.I sat across from Mr. Donovan and Beatrice sat next to him.'Well, let's toast to surviving the extreme outbreak.Klaus-san raised a glass filled with a slightly golden colored liquid.I can smell the softly refreshing aroma and alcohol.''Well I'm not yet a drinker...'''What are you talking about, you can't tell me that a man who has done so much for the defense of Volzard can't even drink. Besides, Kent, this is Bruno's new brew.'Oh, you're Bruno from Liebling Farm?Yes, leavers' sake is best drunk after three years or so, but this is the time of year when the new brew comes on the market in small quantities. This is the time to test the quality of this year's sake and see how it tastes for the next few years. You know what I mean? It's the result of all the hard work you put into it.I felt goosebumps all over my body.When I was summoned to this world and arrived at Volzard, the first job I did was to harvest and prepare the livre plantation.A percentage of the new brew in front of me included my work.'Well, cheers to Volzard's safety!Cheers!The first time I took a sip of the alcohol, it seemed to concentrate the fresh aroma, and it seemed to soak through my body from my mouth, down my throat and through my nose.I felt the warmth in my stomach as it flowed down my throat, probably because it contained alcohol.'What do you think, Donovan?'Yes, this year's batch is looking good, too.'If it's endorsed by Donovan, there's no doubt about it, what do you think, Kent?Yes ... groggily ... I'm very emotional.Fool. No one cries.Because this is the first time in my life that I've worked for Mr. Bruno's... and Mr. Dino and Mr. Mya...I remembered when I came to Volzard, and when I thought that those memories had been turned into alcohol and were here, I burst into tears.'Kent, you protected me,''Eh....'If those goblins had trespassed on this bottle of wine, they would have destroyed it and we wouldn't even be able to taste it. You protected it, you should be proud.I'll... yes, yes...It's not fair, I'd cry even more if you said that.I took a sip of Reeble's new brew, closed my eyes, and pictured the scenery of the farm.Jolly Grandpa Dino, kind Grandma Maiya, rugged Mr. Bruno...I could picture the faces of all of them.After two weeks of work, I've been completely absent from the training and rescue mission.Tomorrow, on the day of rest, I thought I would visit the farm with a handful of souvenirs to talk about my thoughts on the new sake.
