"Maybe it was the Count's fault....?

The tingling and air solidified.

Me and Richard's eyes stagger.

Laura kept talking to herself as she looked up at the carriage's ceiling.

"I think it's" Earth Ball "magic to roll the stone and turn it into a rock, but it's difficult magic.I can't use it either.I wonder if the bandits have such an arm..... "

At that time, Laura feels relaxed.

Laura laughed to relieve the hardened air with us with a hard face.

"Ahah, ahahahaha!Nah, nah!That can't be happening!

But neither I nor Richard laughed.

I'm sure Richard thinks the same thing about me.

... that's not what I meant.

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A high-speed carriage reached the Earl's Territorial Capital.

"Ugh... this is also a castle...!

Laura murmured when she saw the castle in the middle of the city.

The royal castle was, of course, smaller than the castle in Luminous territory, but there was a fine and robust castle there.

Eventually our carriage arrived at the Count's castle.

When we got off the carriage, about 30 men in butler clothes came and lowered their heads.

Lord Grad Emegis is the butler.

"Thank you for the welcome."

Licht lowered his head.

... the lightness of talking to us is nowhere to be found.If it's Licht, it's hostile territory.I'm probably nervous that you shouldn't be underestimated.

This is Alberto, the wedded son of the Marquis of Luminas, and Laura, his companion.

After Richard introduces us, we'll pardon him.

Afterwards, we were guided to our assigned private room.

"It's a small place, but please relax."

That's what the maid who guided me said.

"A message from the Count."

The maid continued in a nosy tone.

"I welcome you, but I don't want you wandering around the castle much."

"Yes"

The maid pointed to the plan of the castle that was on the table.

"We also have many soldiers patrolling the entire castle.If necessary, we may ask you to speak up and return to your room.Please understand. "

"... why did you do that?

"We are silent about the reason and cannot say it."

As a thank you, the maid left the room.

... I wonder what that means...

I wonder what kind of vigilance you're on?I don't know, but for now, I just have to follow what they say...

That night, the three of us had dinner served in the castle cafeteria.

I thought I'd eat it.

"... is that okay, Licht?Ignoring dinner with the Count....?

I was having dinner in the city cafeteria.

I thought you and the Count would have dinner together.

"Ignore nothing!I haven't heard from you before!

Without hiding the flirtation, Rihilt sprinkles and flies!and bony flesh.

"... is that so?

I think it is the nobility's manners to respond.

"That's right!I don't care!But I'm not surprised you can't even see Mr. Alberto!Marquis, Marquis!

"... well, I'm not the main guest..."

But it's a strange story.Nobles set up nobles.There is a clear disparity by rank, but basically the rules are followed.

That is the behavior of the nobles.

... even if you're really busy, it's hard to think about not even greeting...

... greetings.

"That's right, Licht.Did you say hello to Mr. Nastasia?

I said the name of the Third Princess I had heard.

The royal family is staying.I have to say hello.

"No, not yet.They're not here right now. "

"No?

"Yes, Nastasia was originally here to represent the royal family at the Territorial Festival.He seems to be out on the errand.They won't be coming back for a while because they also do sightseeing. "

I see.

... if you're not here, I can't help but say hello.

Licht opened his mouth.

"The Count's bad manners are in my head!It's not bad. Otherwise, Laura is alone!

"Eh, am I...?

Laura, who was eating quietly, reacted while holding her mouth.

It may be difficult to have a civilian Laura present when eating with the Count.I don't know who Lord Grad Emegis is... but there are few nobles like Licht who haunt "Good day".

After swallowing the food, Laura opened her mouth.

"Thank you for your attention!But it's your job!I know!Don't worry about me then!

"That's a good boy, Laura!

Licht pressed his eyes as he said it.

"All right, all right! Today - or so to speak, it's my treat for the rest of my stay!Feel free to eat!

The next day...

Richard and I are to meet Lord Grad Emegis.

To discuss the amount of heavy mythrills Licht has been talking about many times.

Apparently it was supposed to be yesterday.

It was suddenly cancelled and no postponement date was specified.Richard, who was furious with the flow, fell down to today's event.

There are five men gathered in the conference room.

Me, Licht, and the guy Licht brought in.

There are two of them.

Probably with the guy in charge over there.

It's Grad Emegis.

That's how a man with 50 or so sharp eyes with a mustache greeted him.