Chapter 134: Invitation to the Gathering
While holding hands with Rain, I returned to the Suzuya inn.
Arriving at the inn, Rain said she wanted to calm her mood; flushing her face red and smiling happily she returned to her room on the second floor.
Rain when I hugged and kissed her at the parting was wonderfully adorable.
Opening the door beside the counter and entering the residential space, I saw Elysia’s back figure.
She was wearing the same white one-piece dress as always, but today she was wearing a dress that fluttered a little from the waist down.
Draping a light-pink cardigan over her shoulders, even from the back alone she was giving off a calm atmosphere.
Is there some business? Tilting my head I called out to Elysia’s back.
"Elysia?"
"Ah, Raide. Welcome home."
When I called out, Elysia slowly turned around and smiled gently.
Then with slow steps Elysia approached happily.
"Yeah, I’m home. What’s wrong?"
"Fufu, I thought you would return soon and was waiting."
"...I see."
How they are investigating my location is something I cannot help being curious about.
But even if I ask, being dodged is plain to see.
Therefore I deliberately do not ask.
It does not become an unpleasant feeling, and the fact that they try to meet me with that is a happy thing.
Wrapping one arm around the waist of Elysia who approached to a distance where I could touch with a hand, I pulled her close.
Elysia, looking a little surprised, placed both hands on my chest as if supporting her own body and looked up at my face.
The firm super breasts enveloped Elysia’s both hands, were pressed against my body, and greatly changed shape.
Immediately Elysia smiled troubledly and tilted her head slightly; with the free hand I stroked the beautifully fluttering golden hair as if combing it.
"Sorry, was it a little forceful?"
"Fufufu, no. Being hugged by Raide is something I like."
"...If you say such a thing I end up wanting to hug even more."
"Kusu, it’s fine. But first there is something I want to convey."
Slightly dyeing her cheeks red and smiling happily, I kissed Elysia, faced her, and smiled at each other.
Hair that one never tires of no matter how much one strokes.
The golden hair that flutters and shines when hit by light — I think I am fortunate to be able to touch it.
The scent of Elysia when hugged and the scent of lilies tickle the nostrils.
While enduring wanting to bury my face in her neck and smell more, I released my body and moved to the sofa.
Elysia who sat beside me took out one letter from who knows where and handed it over.
Receiving the letter and looking at Elysia’s face, Elysia placed one hand on her cheek, smiled, and began explaining.
"By enlarging Suzuya, invitations to gatherings from taverns and merchant associations have begun to arrive."
"To Elysia?"
"To be exact it is to Suzuya, but because I and Erika are managing it, it arrived, I suppose."
"Hmm..."
Looking at the reverse of the letter and seeing the sender, I unintentionally smiled wryly.
The sender was from the man who is the organizer of the tavern gathering.
Because of the Dwarf Merchant Association matter it is hard to meet me, or I did not think he would use a letter.
I am not particularly concerned so he could just come to meet, I was thinking when Elysia continued.
"From looking at the sender I thought it was tavern-related and thought to hand it to Raide. Because I had heard the talk from Nimi..."
"I see... May I look inside?"
"Yes, please."
To Elysia who made a troubled expression I smiled so as to reassure her, opened the letter, and read the letter.
After reading everything I put the letter back into the envelope and returned it to Elysia.
Then crossing my arms and rubbing my chin with one hand I thought a little.
Simply explaining the contents, it was wanting me to appear at the gathering, and whether I could help.
The schedule of the gathering is two days later, at the tavern managed by the organizer man on Fifth Street.
Wanting me to appear at the gathering I understand, but wanting help — what does that mean.
While rubbing my chin and looking at Elysia’s face, Elysia also perhaps troubled breathed a small breath and spoke.
"I had Satour and the others investigate a little. It seems pressure is being applied from the Dwarf Merchant Association."
"Dwarf Merchant Association..."
"Yes. Even if the heir is gone, the association head is there. Even without credit, there are still funds. The reason pressure is being applied seems to be for revenge."
"...Me?"
Elysia nodded with a serious expression; seeing that I let out a large sigh.
As expected of a merchant association that did business in more than half of the royal capital; it will not easily collapse.
Or else they had the evidence dug out by Sharle and the others and are trying revenge as a final job.
In other words, heading to the gathering means almost being attacked.
Thinking that far I made a serious expression, looked into Elysia’s eyes, and spoke.
"Damage to Suzuya?"
"That is fine. As expected, places that have received the mark of being favored by the Dragole family cannot be touched. However..."
"...Haha, for an individual there is no problem, is that it."
"Geez, it is not a laughing matter, you know?"
I ended up laughing at the exasperated thinking of the Dwarf Merchant Association, and Elysia made a worried expression.
Probably if I directly go to meet the association head it is a trap.
And they also lay a trap at the gathering — a two-stage trap.
No, three stages, I suppose.
I let out a small sigh and called the name of the person who is probably present.
"Sharle, are you there?"
"Eh?"
"...Yes."
At the voice that came from behind the sofa Elysia was surprised, turned her face that way, but no one was there.
At the voice that still seemed a little angry I was troubled.
While still facing forward I spoke as if checking Sharle’s state.
"A~, um, I want to make a request... is it okay?"
"...Haa, I’m not angry anymore. Please don’t act distant. I will punish you, though."
Sharle who sighed informed in the usual soft voice.
At Sharle’s voice I breathed as if relieved.
I knew she was nearby, but I was thinking what if I was disliked.
Elysia who had a surprised expression immediately noticed Sharle’s voice, perhaps.
Standing up from the sofa she turned her body toward the direction of the voice, smiled, bowed, and greeted.
"You are the one of the voice from that time, aren’t you. Once again, nice to meet you; I am Elysia."
"Thank you for the politeness. I am Sharle who is escorting Lord Raide. I apologize for being unable to show my figure. Also, please keep my existence confidential."
"Yes, of course."
Elysia sat down again beside me, and at Sharle’s words I was troubled.
Why is that, because before I knew it it had become that she is my escort.
Certainly at first it should have been wanting opinions and noticing things to be taught...
When I tried to voice that, my mouth was gently covered by a hand.
Then next to the ear in a gentle voice, but with an atmosphere that would not take no for an answer, Sharle spoke.
"I am the escort, all right?"
"...Oh my, fufu."
While my mouth was covered I nodded with a troubled smile; then Sharle released her hand.
Elysia who was watching smiled as if noticing something, hid her mouth with one hand, and laughed enjoyably.
Not understanding the meaning of Elysia laughing I tilted my head; then my cheek was gently stroked.
There was probably something women understand between themselves.
This is the one thing that no matter how much time passes I will not understand.
"So, what is the request?"
"Nn, yeah. It’s about the Dwarf Merchant Association..."
I spoke the contents of the third trap that the Dwarf Merchant Association had probably set.
If the son is important, the actions a parent would take.
And things a large merchant association head would not hesitate to do, I explained.
Hearing that Elysia made a surprised expression, and Sharle let out a small sigh.
Sharle who heard my talk judged it was possible and headed to the royal castle to report.
After Sharle left, Elysia looked at my face fixedly and spoke.
"Why do such things come to mind?"
"...I wonder why."
Looking at Elysia’s face I laughed troubledly, wrapped one arm around her back, and pulled her close.
On this side there is experience from the previous life and teachings from the captain.
Even without the analysis team’s thoughts, the actions the association head is likely to take can be understood.
Burying my face in the neck of the pulled-close Elysia, I calmed the slightly elevated feelings.
The sensation of the large breasts and the gentleness of Elysia who hugged back.
Smelling Elysia’s scent, the feelings settle like a stabilizer.
"A little more... is it fine just like this?"
"Fufu, please."
Hugging Elysia’s body a little more strongly, feeling the sensation while calming the feelings.
Having to do one job before going to the royal castle is troublesome beyond measure.
I want them to learn to stay a little quiet.
I will list the newly considered order of breast sizes below.
I may use other expressions, but please use it as a quick reference table.
[Small hill → Mandarin → Apple → Grapefruit → Pear → Melon → Watermelon]
Character Profiles
＊Elysia
Former Deus Count family
Height: 165 cm
Age: 36
Golden straight hair grown to about the knees.
Personality is calm. Expression is slender and glossy. Golden pupils.
Atmosphere overflows with the elegance unique to nobility.
Slender body type. Breasts are super breasts a little larger than melons.
Elysia who is the second wife of the Deus family gave birth to Erika at the age of 20.
Treated like a prostitute by her husband Count Deus, she has been embraced by eight men until now.
All for the sake of her daughter Erika.
Her spirit weakened, and she spent most of a year sleeping after being given sleeping medicine by the butler.
Through the devotion of the maids the progress of malnutrition could be delayed.
No one knows that when Elysia went to be embraced by other men, Merinu quietly shed tears of frustration.
Currently Raide’s lover.