Soon after the evening, I visited the Royal Residence of the Countess of Bozes.

I kept my appointment with Pochan, and after the dinner time, of course.

When you took the appointment, the Earl told me to have dinner with you, but I'm sorry to go to dinner to get in touch with you for this business.

Because it is bad to stay too long at night, it's time to get to work.

"Count, I made this. I want to make it fashionable and make money ..."

Ultra straight! Let's go with your ears, what you are on my way.

"What is this?"

"It's a plaything. How to play ..."

The Earl who nodded and listened to my explanation.

Of course, Iris, Beatrice, Alexis, and Theodor are also listening. She seems desperate to think she can't play with me unless she remembers it. Yeah, that's right.

I explained Othello and played against the Earl.

First, a trial play while explaining. From the second time, the main game.

In the first round of this game, I won't win with a slight difference.

The second time I did it seriously, but somehow the Earl won.

The 3rd time, with every effort, sizzling!

... What do I do when I get hurt!

As expected, Earl, I'm strong if I learn the point ... What happens if you fight Sabine-chan?

The 4th time, Gummy Gummy Gummy ...

2 wins and 3 losses ... For beginners ...

I suddenly noticed that Iris-sama was holding her shoulder.

Yes, next is Iris-sama ...?

Iris, who watched the match against the Earl, was strong from the first time.

I'm trying to get a corner, but I don't know how to get a lot, so I don't know how to get it.

I was allowed to pass, and I was overturned in spite of my overwhelming number.

Well, how is this a good person? Oh, oh!

1 win 4 defeats for beginners.

No matter how many times you've done it, it's a junior high school friend! Because it's not a victory method, a member of the Othello Association, a bet on Othello, or a secret society that plans to conquer the world with Othello! Because I don't know about regular stones!

It looks like ...

Next is Beatrice.

A good game. A battle of retreat.

Yes, enjoy this way!

We can play happily, and it is 4 wins and 1 loss due to the advantage of experienced people.

But even with the same 4 to 1, there was no misery like playing against Iris.

"Well, this is what it looks like. I'm bringing another one, shogi, but it's difficult to follow the rules, so I'll put the instructions here, so check it out. I'm coming to an experimental match ... "

"Hmm ... interesting. So what should I do?"

As expected, Earl, the story is quick!

"Othello is intended for everyone from the beginning, and shogi is the first thing that I want to spread from nobles and military personnel. First of all, if you know the fun of the game with easy-to-start Othello, shogi is also interesting. If the Count tells you to do it in a prominent way or to tell him that it's interesting, that it's just good for the military exercises of a military person ... "

"But if you say you're going to do it, what happens if you don't have one?"

"If you're an opponent, you have a king, a minister, and Sabine right now. Everyone can also play shogi. Of these, Sabine is the strongest. Be careful if you are told to bet."

"e……"

Is the Count spelling out for the listed members, or is it the strongest among them, Sabine-chan?

"It's about 20 days before things arrive, so don't be too flashy for a while and try to invite those who are likely to have an impact. , Hit it in public and go on the offensive. ''

"Something seems to be planning a throne usurp ..."

"Ah, is the King a friend?"

Earl who smiles bitterly. Yeah, it'll be a picture, a bitter male bitter smile.

"" Ah ... "

When you call out and turn around, Alexis and Theodor with Othello boards.

"Oh, it's late and I'll be back. I'll leave Othello and Shogi behind, so please play with Alexis and Theodor. I'm sorry."

"That's like that ..."

"Lie……"

They are stunned for some reason. Did you want to do that much? You can do as much as you want from now on. I'm already back because it's quite late.

Pia, Alexis-sama, wasn't he awakened to the Viscount and became independent?

Return home today? Or maybe you don't have the money to prepare a royal residence for the time being? It's hard to know ...

When I greeted Count and Iris to return, they came out to the gate together and were seen off.

I decided to affix the Earl's offer to send it to the store and walked home. The Earl also knows that I can escape whenever I need it, so I am not too persistent. Iris, who did not know it, seemed dissatisfied, but I thought that there was some reason because the overprotected Earl said so, and nothing was said. Did you think there was a hidden escort?

The last thing I heard from behind me was "You, I'll compete!" ], Said the voice of Iris.

Good, I ’m addicted!

In this vein, let's go to Adeleto, Viscount Rainer's House, Count Pasteur's House where I didn't go to the party, and a few more noble nobles. He said he would come whenever he had something.

Pia, of course, during the day. Visiting at night is something Count Bozes can do.

And “good people” is just the same. It doesn't mean "good for me" is a good person! ……Perhaps.

Pia, the party, that was the first time we went, uh, no matter who, the eldest handed out the girl, not only there, but also several other noble family parties. Since late afternoon my behavior during the day was unaffected, and it's not a memorable party because it's a similar party that doesn't look like every time.

Occasionally, good people, skilled people, helpful people, and those who need attention take notes and enter them later on a computer.

Pia, "highly capable people" and "helpful people" are not the same. Completely different.

Some people are useless even if they have the ability, while others are very useful without the ability. Well, there are dozens of people who are useless because they lack the ability. There are few people who have the ability and can be useful, really.

Well, at least it's enough to say "useful".

I've set it as "It's hard to use," so it's hardly ever weird to get involved. The territory is not attractive at all. On the contrary, they do not want to be a son-in-law even if they are three or four boys. Well, I chose such a place myself, for insect repellent.

But, there are a lot of people who push their son for some reason. Certainly, it's not "malicious, weird entanglement," but it's "weird entanglement."

Did you notice that our territory is going to develop in the future?

For the next few days, I worked around the noble houses on the list and worked hard. Othello and shogi were also purchased in Japan in a few additional sets, because we ran out of them.

And I asked everybody to tell them slowly and interestingly ... I didn't have to.

Everyone was overjoyed that I came to play on their own, and was excited by the game. From the next day, he would carry a piece and a game board in search of his opponent, and teach him how to play a good game with him.

16 days after Mitsuha's first visit to Bozes.

There was a small crowd in the central square of the royal capital.

"What's that guy ...?"

"Oh, something like mercenary girls doing fun play, it's like a spectator. It's a very easy way but it's interesting and it's always crowded since morning."

"Hey .... Let's take a look. Was the girl cute?"

"Oh, she's a pretty girl and a beautiful girl."

"……I'll be back"

Instead of Svens who scouted to the Viscount, mercenaries who were commissioned by Mitsuha. Several other groups have done the same in various parts of the capital. Some of them dressed like ordinary town girls in plain clothes. We ordered both men and women, but the proportion of women is high.

We chose a nomination request instead of a general one, because it looks important to make it an advertising tower.

In addition to Mitsuha's reputation, rumors that receiving luck at Mitsuha's request led to rumors that few people refused the request. In some cases, Mitsuha gave priority to those who seemed to be suffering due to low earnings.

Men and women sitting on the stone steps and enjoying the game with a thunder cone in one hand.

The rumors of the game were spreading.

At the Royal Palace, the afternoon meeting has finally come to an end.

When everyone in the queue was standing up to return to their home.

"Would someone go with shogi or Othello after this?"

(((Shogi? Aseiro?))

The sudden words of the king all looked strange.

At that time.

"Oh, good! I'll be with you!"

"No, no, the last humiliation fight, first from me!"

"I have both play boards. You can do it on two tables!"

"What are you carrying, Earl ..."

Suddenly, the king, the minister, and some senior nobles.

(What, what!

(Are you a chance to get into the relationship between the king and your entourage? What is Shogi?)

(I don't understand the story!)

Noblemen who are impatient and rush to collect information after dissolution.

The rumors of two playground equipment spread quickly.

And four days later.

A sticker was stuck on the royal capital.

"New playground equipment, Othello and Shogi new release!

"Each tournament is decided! Win a prize, dress the throne priestess in the clothes of your choice, and stroke and eat together!

No, you can't get multiple prizes by yourself.

It was a terrible scam.