Chapter 13 As Expected, The Absurd Demons Friends are Absurd As Well (1/2)
The evening is approaching and the color of the sky is beginning to change slightly, the head of the Albert family, Lilia, is staring at some papers in her office.
A piece of paper enclosed with the invitation to Kaito that arrived this morning, containing a pledge of commitment. A document detailing several including assurances for Kaito’s personal safety……
[—–Don’t you think it’s too good to be just a coincidence?]
[……Luna…… Yes, that’s right. I can’t believe that the demon that helped Kaito-san when he got lost in the city happened to be an acquaintance of the Chairman of the Seditch Magic Tool Trading Company, Sei Riverstar and that Kaito-san would accept the invitation…… would be a really astonishing coincidence.]
When she heard the indifferent voice, Lilia raised her face from the document she’s looking at and quietly replied. As for the invitation in the morning, Kaito explained to her that the demon that saved him said they would have dinner together when he left, but he didn’t expect that he would be invited this early. And in response to that, fortunately or unfortunately, Kaito’s schedule was open as well and if Kaito wishes to participate, Lilia encouraged him to do so.
[……The summoning of Heroes has been done nearly a hundred times already. This time, you are in charge of that and only this time, an accidental summoning of multiple people happened, and you, with your strong sense of responsibility, are taking care of them.]
[……………..]
[And since there were no men’s clothing in the residence, Miyama had to go out, unlike the other otherworlders. And somebody, who somehow knew that someone other than the Hero had been summoned, used a cloaking spell to hide the fact that he had gone out, and a high-ranking demon just happened to be passing by rescued Miyama-sama.]
[……………..]
While quietly listening to Lunamaria’s words, Lilia’s expression didn’t change at all. She just quiet stares at Lunamaria’s face as she smiles at the door.
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[And for His Majesty, the King’s bad habit to appear again and he didn’t prepare an invitation for Miyama-sama, which coincidentally made Miyama-sama’s schedule in the fourth day of the year free. Then, by coincidence, Miyama-sama received an invitation to a dinner party from the demon’s acquaintance, who happened to be the chairman of the largest trading company, a person you would be coveting for he has just gained his peerage and someone who doesn’t have many connections yet—– How convenient, isn’t it? Duchess Albert-sama?]
[…………….]
[……It’s really too good a scenario for you, isn’t it? My Lady……]
[…………….]
The dusk light piercing from the window illuminated the face of the mansion’s head. What appeared on her face was—– a smile that could be called a sneer.
(T/N: keikaku doori)
[—–Well, this will probably what the majority will think, right? You’re too pessimistic about every single thing, “Lily”……]
[Luna……]
[You’re too d*mn serious and a softhearted person, that I don’t think you’re capable of such elaborate plans.]
[I feel like an idiot for a moment there.]
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Followed by Lunamaria whose expression broke down into laughter, Lilia also leaked out a smile. The appearance of Lunamaria, who speaks with a nickname that she only calls out when they’re alone, was more like a bad friend than an attendant.
[Lily is too easy to understand. The reason you’ve been in a bad mood all morning is that, while you’ve been trying to protect yourself from the people who want to take advantage of the otherworlders, you don’t like the fact that you’re going to benefit from the plot against Miyama-sama?]
[……I really can’t hide anything from you. Yes, that’s right. I am honestly grateful for having a connection with the Seditch Magic Tool Company. Moreover, it says that the Chairman himself will visit the residence in person at a later date…… It’s like I’m using Kaito-san’s friendship with him to benefit the Albert Duchy…… I don’t know if I can assent to that.]
In response to Lunamaria’s words that seem to strike true to her heart, Lilia muttered a heartfelt grumble.
[I don’t know if I should say you’re really inflexible or something…… Even though we can just say that obediently conclude it as our good luck……]
[We’ve only known each other for a few days, but Kaito-san, Aoi-san, and Hina-san are all very kind to me. They don’t blame me for getting them involved in something like this, but rather, they were even saying their gratitude. I don’t want people like them to be involved in nobles’ diplomacy.]
[I don’t think Miyama-sam would want to be caught up in some troublesome nobles, wouldn’t he?]
[Even so, I don’t like it. As I thought, I’m not cut out to be a noble.]
[I agree.]
[Why in the world are you agreeing that part!?]
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[Lily has always been a musclehead. You always act before you think, so you could just leave complicated thoughts behind.]
[Who’s a musclehead!? I dare you to say that again!!]
Staring at Lilia, who’s lying down on the desk with her head in her hands, Lunamaria looks likes she’s having fun as she laughed and teased her.
A slight smile returned to Lilia-san face as she received the unreserved way of speaking of her old friend, rather than how an attendant talks to her master.
[……Well, you may be right. It’s not in my nature to think about the things that have already happened. I should apologize to Kaito-san again…… and I guess some words of gratitude for that.]
[Rather, if you could just make something into an established fact after you say your gratitude, you wouldn’t be so guilty about it, don’t you think?]
[……You always find ways to screw around, aren’t you?]
[Fufufu, isn’t it good…… Lily’s over seriousness, my banters, I think they make a good balance.]
[……Hahhhh…… I felt like I’m always the one who has to do the hard work though.]
After briefly laughing, Lunamaria turns her back to Lilia and heads for the door. Just before leaving though, she looks back at Lilia and speaks with a smile on her face.
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[Kusunoki-sama and Yuzuki-sama’s preparations will be over soon, so it’s about time for us to leave…… My Lady.]
[……Thank you, Luna.]
To be honest, I was expecting that I would be pursued for answers, but Lilia-san easily agreed to let me join the dinner party. That’s how absurd the person who sent me the invitation is that, how should I say this… I think my stomach hurts for some reason.
Either way, she originally arranged for me to attend an evening party, and before I knew it, there was formal wear for me and dresses for Kusunoki-san and Yuzuki-san too.
Dressed in the shiny formal wear that I’ve only seen in the movies back in my previous world, I got a call that the people who were coming to pick me up had arrived. After giving a quick hello to Lilia-san and the others, I headed to the main gate.
When I reached the main gate, I immediately saw a huge carriage tied to four black horses—- what’s that? That horse is really big…… but it’s also got something that looks like a horn. Is it a unicorn? A black unicorn?
[You must be Miyama Kaito-sama.]
[Ah, yes.]
At the front of the carriage is a man who looks like a noble’s attendant, who then deeply bows to me and asked. Slightly pressured by the aura around him, I told him that I will be attending the dinner party. He then opened the carriage door and I climbed into the carriage.
[……How spacious……]
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From the outside, I knew it was a huge carriage, but when I walked in, it was surprisingly spacious inside here that I’m actually feeling like a celebrity. In addition, there’s no one else in here except me, that I didn’t really know where to sit.
I felt awkward sitting in the middle, so I sat down near the window and a man handed me something that looked like a bag.
[The Chairman asked me to give you this.]