Chapter 118 (2/2)

So apparently, Both the Count and Iris had discussed with Mitsuha how to face this situation if they were encounter one.

Seven men aboard a small boat have landed on Bozes Coast. Apparently, the main boat was distressed and decided to land with a small boat.

The six men who seemed to be escorts and the lord who had a n.o.ble aura and luxurious appearance that they were treated politely. After a few days since they landed, they finally gathered enough supplies for a long journey. And left a present as a form of grat.i.tude. Perhaps it was someone from a distant country. And they couldn't help but that the Bozes Family for their warm hospitality. The escorts tried to stop the lord and the Count also tried to refuse, but the lord laughed calmly and pressed it into the Count's hand before leaving.

Right, I can never say that I bought if formally. If I were to buy such a thing for legitimate amount of money, I will arouse suspicion of the source of the money. No matter how influential aristocrats are, there is no way one can gather a fund to buy something with the value of a National Treasure Grade. (Count Bozes)

Tax evasion, hidden property, embezzlement of territory administrative budget. No, it will not stop at that much. The suspicion of hiding a gold mine in the territory, smuggling, illegal trade with other country…. Anyway, I don't know what wrongful accusation I would receive. So, I should just tell what had been discussed as it is. (Count Bozes)

As a Lord, and as one of the n.o.ble in the Kingdom, Count Bozes is known as a quite a capable person. n.o.bles who close with him know that he is a pretty good person as an individual. No one would doubt that's what Count Bozes would do, they wouldn't even question the story itself. However, the were greatly curious about [that Person] ident.i.ty and envied the good luck of Count Bozes.

While the ladies are watching the [G.o.ddess Necklace] surrounding Iris, The Lords were all excited about the ident.i.ty of the [Mysterious Lord] which was the source of the necklace, as well as debating about the existence of the other equivalents. … Completely forgotten about the birthday party, leaving Marchioness Tin.o.berg standing alone outside of the circle of people.

(Note: Petty iris-sama, I feel bad for the marchioness lol)

A week after the party. Count Bozes, with a twitching face, told Iris who was in a good mood after giving a devastating blow to the Marchioness of Tin.o.berg.

”… His Majesty the King invited me for dinner tomorrow” (Count Bozes)

”Eh?” (Iris-Sama)

No wonder Iris is surprised. Invitation from Royal Family usually given at least one month in advance. To make it as the top priority and don't make any other plans. Or to prepare new dresses and accessories, diet and skin care of the ladies in the meanwhile.

But this time, the invitation was delivered verbally. And it was the day before.

… Impossible. It was absolutely impossible.

”… and how big is the banquet scale?” (Iris-sama)

If the invitation came quickly like this, it would not be a normal dinner party. Apparently, the scale would be quite small and of limited guests. It is a great to be invited to such a meeting from the Royal Family.

”We're the only ones” (Count Bozes)

”Eh?” (Iris-sama)

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”It's just me and you, only both of us were invited. It's not a banquet, it's just a dinner. And His Majesty said [Make sure to wear the pearl necklace]” (Count Bozes)

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