Chapter 40 (1/2)

The tasting party ended successfully.

The dissolution has already been announced, but the fever does not cool down easily.

Participants stayed there and continued to talk about their impressions of the food.

The content that can be heard is good-no, it’s pretty good.

There was a strong man who tried to eat monsters for the first time this time, and he was surprised at the rich richness brought by Leviathan’s eggs and the salty aftertaste with gestures.

Even if it closes, the tasting party is unlikely to end.

I couldn’t get into the atmosphere of a lot of people like this, and I was playing with Rir at the end of the tasting party.

She seems to enjoy the taste, and she sleeps comfortably.

On the other hand, Olivia and the Guild Master look for the aristocrats and open for the next request. Even with Pamela, there was only the owner of the inn, and she was able to communicate without fear.

Apparently I’m the only one who doesn’t get used to it.

“You were at this edge. Are you not good at parties, Zelet-sama?”

Rafina came here.

She looks a little tired.

I’ve been trying hard to make the tasting party a success, so she can’t help it. Even after that, it seems that she was sought after by the aristocrats.

“Well … but it was good. It was a great success.”

“Yes, I hope this eliminates the prejudice against monster food.”

“Rafina. Why are you trying to get rid of the prejudice against monster food until you have a big party?”

“It’s easy. It’s because I don’t hesitate to eat monsters. If I’m eating the souffle at a restaurant and the side says,” It’s a monster, it’s tainted. ” “

“I see. Is it to create an environment for eating monsters?”

“That’s right”

So that’s it.

As it looks, Rafina is strong.

“It looks like it’s exciting, Rafina. Can I get involved in the story?”

It was Onin, who wore a formal dress with beautiful silver thread.

Gray hair stroked on the back. With a modestly stretched mustache and soft curved eyebrows, you can get a glimpse of a gentle person.

The smile that floated left an impression like a boy somewhere.

“Daddy …!”

“Kora Kora. In such a place, how many times do I ask you to call me the Duke, Rafina?”

“I’m sorry, His Excellency, Duke.”

Rafina hurriedly bows.

I was also stunned for a moment.

Is he Rafina’s Dad?

She said it was your Excellency.

In other words, right now in front of us is the head of the Duke of Astowari, who has strong ties with the royal family.

I lowered my knees and bowed my head.

“Excuse me, Your Excellency, Duke”

“You’re Zelet Winter that Rafina talks about. You can take it easier. I’m not good at being stiff.”

“No. That’s not true …”

The other party is the head of the duke family.

Aside from tomboys like Rafina, even though I’m an S-class hunter, I’m a commoner, and he’s not the one I can talk to.

I was asked to make it easier, and I couldn’t help but be polite.

“Well, I’m in trouble …. Let’s do this.”

When I bent over, he lowered his knee like I did.

My thoughts pause for actions for which I don’t know the reason or purpose.

Apparently, this head. Same as Rafina-no, it’s more like a duke’s head with more habits.

“Is it an occupational disease? If you are a duke, you have the opportunity to meet various people. That’s why, when you look at a person head-on like this, you can somehow see who you are.”

“Excuse me, but could you tell me your impression?”

“That’s right … You seem to be more stubborn than your daughter.”

“Stubbornness is sometimes inflexible, but it’s okay because it follows the rules in you. People will recognize it as your charm, and you’re very intelligent and yourself. And a reliable person. “

“I see. Yes-you asked Rafina.”

To put it bluntly, my face broke.

“Fufufu … That’s right. Rafina talks happily, so I wanted to see you once before.”

“Pa — Your Excellency!”

Rafina protests with a bright red face.

“But it’s true that when you look at a person head-on, you somehow know who they are. Perhaps I would have said the same word without hearing anything from Rafina. That’s your stubbornness. It’s outstanding and attractive, Zelet-kun. “

Is there this parent for this child?

Parents and children are just like trying to show people without hiding their hands.

“But it’s not the place to show that stubbornness right now.”

His Excellency stands up first and reaches out to me.

It would be rude to keep his knees stuck so far.

I’m getting tired of this position.