c17 (1/2)

It’s after 12aet some sleep now…

Episode 17:The celebration party has the smell of drunkard

The four of us went to the venue

Halfway through, the elf guy brought by Jephthah-shi+ suddenly said he has so only the three of us; Jephthah-shi+, Shello-san and I

Rebecca-san is temporarily away as she has another task to take care of

I had initially thought that the elf guy served as Jephthah-shi+’s escort but it appears that he was only brought here for the sake of the spirit’s contract

“Jephthah-san It e to hear this fro your escort?”[Ayase]

“No, in truth it would be better to bring hi with complicated match like this”[Jephthah]

For such a reason…

However even though Jephthah-shi+ is one of thehis oay (self-assertion) Since he didn’t know if the elf works as an escort or a spy, ithim around

Or could it be like what I have thought previously? This world’s safety and security ood

“That aside Jirou-san, ill you be giving as a gift?”[Jephthah]

…As I thought, I couldn’t really answer that

My plan gradually grew, becoer scale plan than I have initially expected I was able to prepare it due to the cooperation given by Rebecca-san but it will be si of an adventure since I wasn’t sure how the other world people ht feel about it

“The gift is……a secret Well just look forward to it”[Ayase]

“Hou, you seem to be quite confident in it……Otherwise you wouldn’t have accepted this ated the mayor, haven’t you? Didn’t you feel that it will not likely be that easy?”[Jephthah]

“Of course I had thought so but so to lose for sooods that I will be gifting”[Ayase]

“……You didn’t feel that you will lose? Then I aift will be Whether that obstinateforward to it”[Jephthah]

Was it a little provocative for saying that I didn’t feel that I was going to lose? That hat I thought but Jephthah-shi+ was s as if he was content with it

However…so this match either Or are bonbons usually like this?

(TL: Bonbon is a slang usually used on a rich or well-bred bishounen You can google it if you want to read the real definition x3)

Well, it’s too late to even do anything now The die was cast!

(TL: The decision has been made and is irrevocable)

The party’s venue is at the open space on the lawn in front of the mayor’s office The tables placed here are somewhat even more luxurious than the ones at the food stalls but the party cuisines see line of people queuing up there There are not only cuisines available but also drinks ranging from sake, juice, wine to a wide variety Shello-san’s eyes brightened with interest instantly

The orchestra band was playing an ethnic soundingthere in their oay

“Jirou-san, that person is Erishe’s mayor, Milkpearl-san”[Jephthah]

I looked towards the direction that Jephthah-shi+ was pointing at

The figure of a high-strung lady in clean white suit could be seen exchanging greetings with the guests I see She’s certainly a conscientious person I suddenly recalled the Secretary of State froe country…………

“I see So what should I do about the gift, Jephthah-shi+? Is there a tiift to her?”[Ayase]

“Let’s see… The party has just started so I’ll go greet her after a while You can do it after that”[Jephthah]

“I understand Then I will need to make my own preparations here too”[Ayase]

Well, there isn’t much to prepare already actually As soon as Rebecca-san returns, I can begin anytime

In the e myself in the food with Shello-san!

“Hic Iya~a it was a surprisingly strong sake isn’t it, Shello-shi+”[Ayase]

“Hahahaha Those inland sakes are actually way better than this, Jirou-shi+”[Shello]

Just when I was thinking of having just a single cup, I had not expected that even the light taste of it has caused etting drunk there hihtly

Come to think of it, Rebecca-san did tell Shello-san not to drink any sake earlier……whatever It’s a festival!

Even though there will be an upco party doesn’t seem like the type of party whereby they will serve sake so there shouldn’t be any probleot drunk

And apparently Rebecca-san has returned She gave a signal from the other side

Alright! This is finally it

We found Jephthah-shi+ as talking to the invited guest so I called out to him

“Jephthah-san How about it? Will it be anytime soon?”[Ayase]

“Aa, Jirou-san True It appeared that the o”[Jephthah]

“Yes, I’ll be counting on you”[Ayase]

The both of us headed towards the htly clear-headed now I became fairly tensed when I think aboutnow I can do it!

Jephthah-shi+ exchanged greetings with the mayor

I waited beside him until I was introduced In the meantime, I checked on my equipment

“………, and here is the person who about earlier, Jirou-san Jirou-san, this is the mayor of Erishe, Milkpearl-san”[Jephthah]

“Nice to meet you I am Jirou Ayase, a jeweller It’s an honour to meet you”[Ayase]

The introduction was received and we shook hands as a for

This is the other motive for the reason I accepted this match

If I am introduced to this city’s top people, there will coh value for my business one day ……Well, it will also depend onfrom here on

“Nice to meet you Jirou-san Ara, what a cute jeweller we have here I think I did et yourself involved with the type of people like Solo at such a young age They are all residents from the hell”[Milkpearl]

“Cute?……… No well, there are quite a lot of gachiuess It couldn’t be helped if I ah I normally only have a childlike face

(TL: gachimuchi -> literally , bulky body types that are very muscular)

However Jephthah-shi+, won’t people usually think that you’re being disliked here? She has even likened you to the residents from hell……

“So…I was told that you will be presenting a gift to me? I will say this beforehand but I refuse to accept such a thing For argu entrusted with sovereignty If I received such a present, I ht of the road pointed out by the spirits”[Milkpearl]

“I fully comprehend it……But would it be find if you just take a look at the goods? If you really dislike it, I don’t mind it even if you refuse to accept it”[Ayase]

As I said so, I retrieve a necklace case froht over from the other side (japan) This iteood quality too

I have somehow entered myself into a business mode

“The gift that I would like to present to you this tih the size of the stone is roughly only 4 carats, the spirit stone (Peridot) that was reen colour that enhances it even old This has even been beautifully engraved by a craftsman”[Ayase]

To catch hold of someone’s attention, we need to first describe the item I don’t knoell these words ork in the other word but that part is not particularly i as the other party thinks, “That is quite impressive”

“It’s lovely I have seenone with such deep shade It is certainly a wonderful item indeed……but, I couldn’t afford to accept this all the more Especially from merchants like you and Jephthah-kun”[Milkpearl]

Well, it’s true Then I will proceed on

“No, the iteifter is another person……There ht be possibility that you have someone in mind as well” [Ayase]

“No? There is not a single person in this country who doesn’t know that I don’t accept gifts The only person as still insisting on it is only Jephthah-kun alone”[Milkpearl]

It really appears that she doesn’t remember it

Well, that was the only reason this method will be effective

“Since the ancient tiold And, that coht shone on one another』 In other words, it was also the symbol of love between a inated fro done on the necklace Do you recognize it?”[Ayase]

Milkpearl-san was suspiciously confirh this ht be able to remember it but that was aso she should recognize it