65 Feast on the sea (1/2)

Sisyphe

The sunlight shines on the blue sea, making the surface of the water sparkle.

Many large ships are floating in the beautiful Ariad Bay.

They look like one big island connected by bridges.

A lot of dishes are laid out on the boat and many people are eating and chatting with each other.

I look at the people on the boat.

All of them are wearing beautiful clothes.

The ornaments they wore were also gorgeous.

I sigh when I see them.

'Hey Shizu-chan ....... Is it okay for us to be in a place like this?

Maddie beside me asks anxiously.

Maddie seems to feel the same way as I do.

'It should be good ....... The one that's actually able to get in here: ......'

I say anxiously.

We are attending a banquet in honor of the brave Lord of Light.

The reason for this is because Rage-sama invited us to attend.

Naturally we were delighted to hear that we would be treated to a sumptuous meal.

However, we regretted it when we came to the venue.

There are many royalty and aristocrats from neighboring countries here.

Is it all right for a commoner like us to join them?

'I ....... Isn't it funny, Siz?

Maddie shows me the clothes she is wearing.

Today Maddy is not in her usual sorcerer's form. She is wearing beautiful clothes.

The clothes are gorgeous clothes borrowed from Chiyuki-sama and others.

I think the blue clothes represent her dainty, but I'm not sure.

''Come on, you can't say that ....... I'm not confident either.''

I turn over and reply.

I also borrow and wear luxurious clothes.

So when it comes to clothing alone, I should not be inferior to the aristocratic ladies around me.

However, I usually wear cheap clothes, so I don't feel comfortable.

Maybe the clothes don't suit her in the first place.

''No, I think Siszfe should have more confidence. It's enough to make you think you're a nobleman's daughter.

Sister Kayna, beside me, says.

Sister Kayna is also gorgeous in her outfit.

The red outfit looks good on her. But since she looks like a prostitute, she should refrain from exposing her skin.

'Yes. Out of all of us, I think Sizfe-san is the only one who can be confident.''

Even Leiria praises me.

'Oh, Siszfe should be confident. Don't you realize that? There are quite a few guys watching Sisyphe.

'Oh no!'

At Nora's words I look around me.

Come to think of it, I feel like some men are looking at me.

I'm honestly embarrassed.

That's when it happened.

My eyes meet with one man.

He is a very well-dressed young man.

The man approaches me.

My heart stops beating as I realize who he is.

It's a man you've met before.

”Isn't this Sisyphe-dono? It's been a long time.

The man greets him gracefully.

'Ah, Master Decius, I see you are ....... It's been a while. I didn't recognize you as you were dressed differently than usual.

I greet you as well.

Master Decius is a priest and law-abiding knight in the service of the God King, Master Odis.

We have met in the past when he came to Thessia to investigate a case.

At that time we assisted him in his investigation at the request of the Temple of Feria.

Normally he takes the form of a knight, but now he's in the form of a nobleman.

That's why we didn't notice him at first.

He's a real nobleman to begin with.

Master Decius is from a famous family in the Republic of Ariadia.

Normally, he's not someone you can call out to casually.

But he is polite and soft-spoken to everyone. Even when we were investigating together, we were able to talk easily.

He has a good face, a good background and a good character. That is Mr. Decius.

I hope that Novice will follow Decius's example.

'The same is true here, Master Sisyphe. When I saw you, I thought you were a young lady. Did you make this dress yourself?

Master Decius looks at my clothes and says.

''No way. ...... No matter how much I am a follower of Master Feria, I cannot make such clothes. This is a borrowed item. Doesn't it look good on you?

I reply with a wave of my hand.

Lady Feria is also the goddess of textiles.

And she teaches her followers that they should make their own clothes.

In fact, in my ruined hometown, it is common for people to make their own clothes as well as their own wedding gowns.

I learned how to sew from my mother. I still sew and knit my own clothes by myself.

But these clothes are borrowed.

It may not look good on you in the eyes of Decius-sama.

'No, it looks great on you. You look beautiful. Sisyphe-dono. I didn't expect to meet you here.''

Master Decius laughs.

I feel my face flush.

After all, Decius-sama is a handsome man.

He has golden hair, a well-defined face, and a slender stature.

I would be embarrassed if I were to be flattered by such a person.

''Yes, thanks to the brave man-sama, I was allowed to participate.

I bow to hide my red face.

''Ah, Lord Sizfe is acquainted with the brave Lord of Light, isn't he? You haven't met him yet, but he seems to be a wonderful person.''

Yes, sir. I don't think I've ever met a more kind, beautiful, brilliant man in my life.

Decius-sama is a good man, but Rage-sama goes above and beyond.

That is truly the Son of Light.

''Ha, I see. It seems that the brave Lord of Light is very popular with the ladies.

Master Decius says with a laugh.

But I notice that there is an emotion in that laugh.

It's jealousy.

I was a little surprised. I'm sure you're not the only one with negative feelings.

'By the way, Sisyphe-dono. Have you seen the lady with the silver hair?

Decius-sama asks abruptly.

'Come to think of it, I think I was scurrying around when I first saw her.

'Are you the lady with the silver hair?　Are you old enough to have silver hair?

The silver-haired old lady would have seen it.

'No, I think she's about the same age as Lord Sizfe. I think she's a daughter of some country: ......

No, I haven't seen him.

'I see ....... I thought she was here because her attendant's squire said she had come to see the brave lady ....... Apparently she's not here.

Lady Decius looks disappointed.

'Is she very beautiful?'

'Yes ...... that was indeed the goddess of moonlight ....... If possible, I would like to see you again.

I ask, and Decius says, looking into the distance.

All of us are surprised by this.

I've never seen Master Decius like this before.

He's a well known priest of hardy Odis.

I didn't expect that Decius-sama to look like this.

''I'm surprised ....... I didn't expect that hardy Decius' husband to look like that .......'

That's really surprising. ......

Sister Kayna and Maddy say in a whisper as they look at Lady Decius.

I feel the same way as the two of them.

Probably, Decius has fallen in love with the silver-haired woman at first sight.

I never expected such a woman to be serious and have no frivolous stories to tell.

I've heard that since Master Decius is a handsome man, he's received offers of marriage from many women of distinguished families.

But Master Decius has refused all of them because he is in training.

Since he is in love with her, what kind of woman does he fall in love with?

'Oh ....... Excuse me, Lord Sizfe. I'm ashamed to show you how embarrassed I am.

Master Decius coughs with a cough and returns his face to normal.

'No ...... otherwise ....... Yes, if I see the lady, I'll give her a shout.

'Thank you, Sisyphe-dono. Now I must leave you with this, as I have to greet my brave master.

'Oh, is that so? If so, we haven't greeted Rage-sama yet either. May I join you? It's good for everyone, right?

I look behind me and ask my friends. They all agree with me.

'Of course you're welcome. Then let's go together.

Thus, we and Decius-sama both headed to the brave man's place.

The black-haired wise man Chiyuki.

The Republic of Ariadia began as a landing place built on several islets at the mouth of the Kish River.

The shallow waters of the Gulf of Ariad are home to few sea monsters that are the enemy of humans.

Even land demons do not cross the sea.

Many humans gathered in this natural fortress. Each island was connected to the other by a bridge to form a nation.

That was the Republic of Ariadia in the beginning.

Later on, the Republic of Ariadia expanded inland and grew to its present size.

The Republic of Ariadia is located at a strategic point of transportation on the border between the east and west of the continent, and has prospered from the ship trade of the Kish River and the Gulf of Ariad, and is now one of the largest countries in the world.

And now there are many large ships floating in the Gulf of Ariad.

Because the big ships are tied together at the edge, it is as if an artificial island has been created.

A lot of people are coming and going on the ship, but the ship does not sink.

This is because the bottom of the boat has already sunk to the bottom of the sea.

This is possible because there is a series of shallow waters around here.

There are many luxurious meals on the tables on each boat.

A beautiful looking man came up to me and poured me a drink.

It must be a fruit wine, judging by its color.

'Thank you.'

I thank the man who poured it out.

'What a waste of words. Chiyuki-sama, the black-haired wise man.''

The man thanks him gracefully and leaves.

Perhaps he was a follower of Aquelio, a subordinate god of the liquor god Nectar.

There was a holy seal on his chest that resembled a water bottle, so there was no doubt about it.

Aquelio is the god who manages and serves alcoholic beverages and dishes in the heavenly palace.

He is also the god of male servants and has as his wife Maidria, the goddess of female servants who is subordinate to the goddess Feria.

In addition to his original duties, Aquelio is said to work as a secretary to Odis and Nectar.

The diversity of her duties makes her a male version of Feria.

Perhaps it is because of his duties that we call Aquario the god of stewardship.

And Aquelio is also a god known for his beautiful boys, like Alfos, the god of music, and Pistis, the boy god subordinate to the goddess Ishtia.

Its congregation is also full of beautiful men and women, which amuses my eyes.

I'm not sure I've ever seen a more beautiful man. Mr. Chiyuki.

Nao calls out to me from the side to tease me.

'It's fine, Nao. It's a feast for us.''

I answer, holding the cup.

'But Master Rage is a better man than that.

Eulia, who is walking with us, says.

Eulia is working with us for some reason.

'Eulia. Why are you with us?'

I say with a slightly cold look.

'Such ....... It's cold, Chiyuki. It's not that I don't want you to stay with me. Rage-sama?

Eulia says as she hugs Rage's arm.

'Yeah, I don't mind, man. The more girls, the better.'

Rage says with a grin.

That's good for you,” he says with a grin. And it's not just Eulia, but several other girls are following Reige.

Seeing this, Reno and Sahoko give me a subtle look.

''By the way, I wonder if Shirone-san is okay?''

Kyouka, who is walking with him, is worried about Shirone.

Syrone was carried away by Regena earlier in a drunken stupor.

This is very unusual.

Normally, Syrone doesn't get drunk.

It seems that we are able to regulate our drunkenness with magical power.

That's why Kyouka, who can't use her magic power well, gets drunk.

Therefore, under normal circumstances, Sirone would not be able to get drunk. However, he couldn't use his magic power well and seemed to be drunk.

The fact that the departure of his childhood friend was a shock to him.

''It's true. ...... Normally Kyouka-san would be the first to get drunk.

Nao looks at Kyouka and says curiously.

Normally Kyouka gets drunk and Shirone doesn't, but this time it's the opposite.

'Yes, it's all thanks to Kuroki-san. I hope to see you again.''

Kyouka says with an enthralled expression.

Kyouka can now use magic. This is amazing.

No matter how many times I taught him, he never improved.

Apparently I'm not very good at teaching.

Well, I admit I have a bit of a temper, but it's a bit depressing to see them learn so easily.

I've been told by Nao and Kaya that we're just not a good match for each other.

Is this really so?