The Kingdom of Everlasting Night and the Last Ball

That day, Noin went to the forest of the Summer Solstice Festival with a monster.

I was accompanied by the sword monster that commanded the shamshir that I had been serving for a hundred years.

She has brown skin with plenty of milk, blue eyes with high transparency, and pale golden hair.

The monster named Rieschek is the second among those currently belonging to the lineage of food and music at night, if only on the first floor, but it causes some problems, so it is not very involved in the working side.

In the genealogy, he earned the rank of knight.

The beauty that is appropriate for the second place is the beauty that is so elegant that there are many women who show favor without knowing this man, but most of them leave out of hand.

Dilvier told me that a man with an uncontrollable scratch who looks clearer is more than a woman with a food pedigree.

He said it would have been better if it had been midnight silence, peace, or an end-of-the-night neighborhood.

(The person who dared to come to the garden of eating pleasure after knowing all about such things. It would be annoying to be understood.)

Liesek chose Noin from among the kings of the evening genealogy who were present at the Spirit King's Midnight Ball.

I feel like I came to kill someone there, but when I noticed the curse on my body, I noticed that I was eating food with them because they were eating together too much, and I noticed that they were subordinates.

"Lieschek"

That said, many people still think that the monster who stopped them like this and bowed with one hand to their chest when ordered to accompany them, is not a military officer but a civil servant.

The unique nostalgia, which is often seen lightly, and the glasses, which are not seen by those who are skilled in such acts as fighting, are probably the reason.

By nominating me, you mean an escort, right?

Well, that kind of thing.

It was a little short of exercise, so if you want to destroy the country or the city, I'd be happy to provide it for you.

"... an escort. Don't make any trouble at your destination."

The moody laughing eyes are not soft enough to look at.

Until he entered the lineage of eating music, the monster's eyes, which were named cold and cruel, were always cold as a polished sword tip, no matter how much he changed his expression.

(That's probably why Dilvier is opposed to ordering Lee Shek to be Dia's escort knight......)

However, in my eyes as the current master of this monster, I was sure of it in Lee Shek.

It would be a lie to say that there was nothing sad about this monster's temperament, but that was another reason why the monster of the sword was loyal to its mission.

I thought you liked Dia.

Therefore, the appointment itself was completed the other day, and we are now in the waiting period until we are ready.

Since the previous assignment was a long one, it could be a vacation period between the start of the next assignment.

"Hmm. Acting together would be a mission that includes meals..."

"...... every time I think about it, I pay you an extraordinary salary." Think about how to use it before you struggle with every meal. I haven't received any free loyalty. "

"Haha, I hate it. You know that getting hungry is a price to pay, so you need to eat well for your work.”

When I dropped the phagocytic pedigree castle three years ago, I was observing the distribution of your price, but it should be enough.

Although I hate wastage, the genealogy of eating music is a rich area even among the genealogy of a certain number of nights.

Speaking of which, Lee Shek looked at us like he was jerking off in a black long jacket, because he wasn't going to restrict everything he needed.

"Since then, the burden has grown..."

"Huh. You think I misjudged the burden of the food curse on my qualities?"

"...... my husband is too nervous in a strange way." I'm sure the next time you welcome a young lady, that part won't be well received..... "

"Leave me alone. In the first place, you're going too far." Today's destination is the forest of the Summer Solstice Festival. Be prepared before you arrive. ”

The moment he said the word "Summer Solstice Festival", Lee Shek shook his eyes.

"...... maybe you chose me because it's the forest of the Summer Solstice Festival?"

“Come on. Maybe so.”

I thought I'd say something, but I just smiled and nodded away from Lee Shek and headed for the transfer gate.

Dia, who has just left the Royal Palace of Farsitar, is still sleeping in the mansion that was built in that country.

Of course, it's midnight.

"Hey, Noin, it's been a while."

When we arrived at the forest of the Summer Solstice Festival from Farsitar in winter via the Castle of Food and Luck, it was the King himself who greeted the festival with a soothing smile.

As usual, it seemed that he was out and about, and the chaperone who seemed to have been chasing him didn't look very good.

The white outfit that spreads through the realm of the humans is because this is the forest, which is the direct jurisdiction of the Summer Solstice Festival.

Only on their own territory and on the night of the Summer Solstice Festival, the King of the Solstice Festival, Sarel, wore white clothes.

And it seems that the rumor was true that my favorite sword monster served the King of Food and Leisure, ignoring my invitation.

"It's shabby, King of the Summer Solstice Festival." Please don't talk to me after that. "

"Hmm. As usual, it's a tough hit..."

Sarrell's short curved blonde hair is more plump than Liescheck's.

The vibrant blue and green eyes are the color of the forest of the Summer Solstice Festival itself, and many high-ranking people on the position are men with distinguished beauty even from the eyes of Noin.

It seems like it would be a pitiful impression because of the beauty of her hair, but it seems that many of the people who have seen Salrell gently smiling are gentle men.

Of course, since he was also a well-known customer, Noine kept sighing even when Sarrell shrugged her shoulders in sorrow.

Despite the color that reminds me of the sun from my golden hair and blue and green eyes, I think of the night of the Summer Solstice Festival at a glance.

The short tip of hair up to the mid-neck encloses a dark, vivid light that creases.

(...... if you smile in the same way, Lee Shek is a pain in the ass, and this one looks black......)

After all, Sarel is the king of the solstice festival.

There is no way that the fun, lively, but fierce and terrible ruler of the Summer Solstice Festival is just a good man.

Some of his more senior acquaintances don't want to compete directly with Nein's strangers.

However, since it is the monster of the Chamber that jumps through and is troublesome, for Nein, who has just finished negotiations with you, it is at most a troublesome adjustment.

(...... but we need to keep Sarrell silent before we can take Dia into our space)

The reason for today's visit is to order food for the next Summer Solstice feast, but for that reason, we decided to accompany Lieschek at this stage.

The sword monster looked at me with a dazzling glance at the expression of Lee Shek standing next to him.

Although I wanted to go home early, I knew that I had something to do with the King of the Summer Solstice Festival, so I had to ask him to give up.

Even though I told you my destination in advance, I think I'm satisfied with it.

Today, we're having an order meeting for the Summer Solstice Festival.

“Yes, there are some deficiencies in the order form”

"Oh, that's embarrassing. The next Summer Solstice Festival is a little special, so let's crush the concerns."

Sarrell was guided to a meeting hall with a vibrant canopy of the forest that could be seen from the crystal ceiling.

Although it is named the forest of the Summer Solstice Festival, the king, Sarel, has a splendid crystal castle in it.

Outsiders often use glass walls and ceilings like the greenhouses that humans like, and use the color of the forest itself as a decoration, like this room.

A chandelier filled with wooden magic stones dropped a fine light on the table, and the maidens of the summer solstice brought drinks.

Usually, Lee Shek sat on his own without recommending a chair and demanded even tea, but today he stood diagonally behind Noine's chair.

Although it was natural to take up a position as a guard knight, it was unusual for Lee Shek to behave like one.

(...... oh, my God. Is the relationship with Sarrell that close?)

This seems to be quite a stubborn deal with Sarrell, but even Leeshek himself is not an easy man to handle.

There is no special reason, and it is possible that it is merely a matter of intuition.

"...... So, what are you going to demand from me?"

Drinking the black tea served, Sarrell smiled and cut out.

I was going to talk about this from my work, but it seems that the Summer Solstice Festival gives priority to my personal interests.

"I decided to pick up the humans of Farsitar with the genealogy of eating music." I've spoken to the Chamber of Commerce and the Spirit of Death, but I'm also a human in your realm. Don't try to be intrigued. "

"To the extent that it does, you came here in advance to pierce the nail, thinking that my personality would give me trouble." Now, is that your favorite? "

"...... I plan to make you my companion as soon as the transfer to us is over"

"Huh....... Are you a Pharsitalian?"

"I'm already feeding the spirit food." I've just secured this genealogy under my control. "

Beyond the table, Sarrell's eyes were wide open.

You seem to be seriously surprised, but it seems doubtful how much you really mean.

One case in Farsital is not laid down in the Oguchi Order.

Problems related to the Midnight Spirit, which is the highest position in the seat of time, are a topic of interest to many people.

I don't think this man knows that.

(I've never been overtly hostile, but...... because I'm a Farsital)

The Summer Solstice Festival likes innocent people, but at the same time, it likes sinners.

Because they particularly like innocent and stupid humans, I hear that the sins committed by the humans of Farsitar greatly delighted the former Sarel.

And it came to pass that there was no coming so far, but that the land was managed by one of the kings of the Spirit of midnight, and that it was the prey of the Spirit of Death, and that it had to stretch out its forefinger.

Otherwise, a troublesome man like Salrell wouldn't be able to play with material as good as Farsitar.

(In addition, in this case, it was under the control of the monsters of the Chamber of Commerce. I don't think I'll do anything about it in the future.....)

If you're worried, isn't he familiar?

"Yeah, but I have a night-light fairy as my guardian." I'm not your favorite child anymore. "

"There are many people who like children who don't want to stop by." You mean you hit me earlier? I'm sorry. I have all the conditions for my blessing, so I could take it from you. ”

"............ Salrell. Didn't I tell you not to give me a hand?"

As expected, it seemed to interest me first because it was a topic of discussion.

It is within our expectations, so we have to get into the stage of attaching some kind of word from here.

Immediately, the King of the Summer Solstice Festival smiled with his brightly colored eyes.

A gentle smile, but it's not unusual to look so evil.

"To be honest, you're eating comfortably." Instead of having a blessing that many people could not lose, it could not be a particularly fierce calamity....... but, well, midnight is a horrible time. The Midnight Spirit, who controls the night itself, can't get his head up with me. "

"I guess. If you weren't celebrating, you'd be a threat at best." But you're the king. "

Speaking of which, Sarrell smiled again.

Some will find this smile harmless, but others who know this man's temperament will not.

The Summer Solstice Festival is a gorgeous, lively, and terribly entertaining festival.

There are rituals where the maidens decorate the wreaths, so it seems that there are many people who have the impression of being sharp for the first time in the human domain who do not have contact with the unknown, but this is not the case in this domain.

The pedigrees of the Summer Solstice Festival are cheerful and clear, but on the other hand, they are gruesomely beautiful and cruel.

It is not uncommon to grab a prey with a friendly smile and drag it into the festive evening.

(Among the pedigree of festivals, the Summer Solstice Festival is the most difficult to handle......)

But Sarrell is the king.

For the creatures of the lineage of the Summer Solstice Festival who prefer lively feasts and gorgeous festivals, there is a great deal of night food and music where the festival is most powerful.

"Well, my genealogists would make a fuss if they found out I made a mistake with you." Because it's a genealogy that makes you cry, rage, and feel like that. "

In that case, don't touch anyone in my realm for the cluttered reason that it seems interesting.

"Yes, yes, I'll keep it that way. I'm sure you came all the way to my forest to give me this advice."

"Tell the genealogists, too. If anything happens, I can't guarantee the taste of the food for the next Summer Solstice feast."

"...... the spirits are damp." The festival will be disastrous if you don't treat it properly, so I want you to stop. "

She said that and sighed, but Sarel muttered to her just in case.

Sarrell is a king of pleasant behavior and cruelty, but not a foolish man.

Looks like he dropped his interest in Dia, considering the damage he would have to suffer if the problem had arisen.

(After all, it's good to be in the forest for the Summer Solstice Festival at this stage....... it is difficult to make a strict covenant of sorcery, but it is necessary to keep a promise to this extent)

It was well known that the King of the Summer Solstice Festival had a role to play in protecting those who were not nearby.

It's more like abduction than protection, but for those who don't have a place, the background doesn't matter.

Even then, I still prefer the innocent, so Dia, who has little knowledge of the neighborhood, would have been a good target in the first place.

It goes without saying how much the rarity of having conditions that often target small children at that age can put you at risk.

That said, she took a breath saying that she had taken the texture that was the purpose, and Sarrell, who had poked her cheek stick at the table, was peeking into Leeshek's face.

By the way, aren't you going to break that curse yet?

"I don't know. Being cursed is quite an unusual experience. Would you mind not talking to me about that?"

"If we were to mourn something, would there be a better form?"

Haha, I hate you, so I'm tired of being criticized for your face.

"Oh, this is troubling." Noin, it looks like I was hated by Leeshek. I'm familiar with this. "

"First of all, it's definitely because of your entanglement."...... I'll get to the point, but what is this nonsense order? "

Since it was a waste of time to beat up with Lee Shek, Sarrell picked up the paperwork on the table and giggled.

"None of them....... ahh, something that makes you feel good, it looks beautiful and is very delicious." I wonder if it's the fairies who make these orders. It's fine, thank you. "

"Huh. All the budgets aren't filled out yet, are they?"

"......... that's a bit bad. Midnight genealogy has ingredients that are too expensive, isn't it?”

"Then, please fix the order a little more specific." If I want to rework it, I will accept the order form once it is accepted, but I will also accept the budget adjustment. "

"Look, this is the kind of guy." I wish I had stopped being Noin and become my sword. "

“I'm at work, can you not talk to me?”

Lee Shek and Sarrell were smiling at each other, and looking at them from the sidelines made them look more chilled.

That said, I think it's time to shut up, because I might say extra things to Salrell if I let her do it like this.

"Just send the order form again later." And on the evening of the Summer Solstice Festival, keep the forest and gardens open. ”

"Just pay for the food worthy of the Summer Solstice Night Banquet." Yeah, and as long as I hear about the terms of the child you're going to propose to, they're all going to be interested. Don't let anyone take it away until you introduce it to me at the Summer Solstice Festival. "

"It's an unnecessary favor." And I'm not taking him to the Summer Solstice feast. "

"I wonder if that's the case. I think it's safer to bring them to my territory during the season near the Summer Solstice Festival. As the Summer Solstice Festival draws closer, the old magic promises and seals will begin to loosen all over the place. It's not just the pedigree of the Summer Solstice Festival that takes off the feathers....... Isn't that right, Lee Shek?"

The King of the Summer Solstice Festival doesn't need either arm.

Before Lee Shek could pull out his sword, Sarrell, who was laughing terribly, disappeared, and Noine put one hand on her forehead and let out a deep sigh.

The King of the Solstice Festival apparently left an extra word at the end.

"...... I don't know how it relates to him, but don't sharpen it to affect the festival."

"It's not a shy thing to shut up, but I won't go out of my way to chase you. It's just funny."

Just in case, do I have to intervene if something goes wrong?

If you ask, why doesn't Leeshek look at us with his eyes closed?

It was unusual for this monster, who was always shy, to be surprised by this.

"............ If I suffer from that kind of disadvantage, can you lend me a hand?"

"Hey, I'm your master, right?"... but I can only help you if you can't evade. Depending on the festival, it may be difficult for some opponents, but if it is the Summer Solstice Festival, it will be at midnight that the most power will be enhanced as a king. In fact, it doesn't mean that I can't do anything with my own hands as much as he thinks. "

It was a bit unexpected of you to make such an offer.

"I know, but it's a shame you're outnumbered right now."

"Ah. Well then, it's for your daughter's sake..."

Rather, what other reason is there?

Isn't that, as my master, to protect my loyal subordinates?

Unfortunately, it seems that the liquidation that you brought back from your last inspection has emptied you of what you were supposed to be able to cut out there?

"...... that land had a lot of unusual food." In the first place, it would be an inspection for that purpose. "

While dazzled by Liesek's wandering gaze, he caught sight of the chains on Liesek's glasses that were chirping.

(It's a sword monster......)

The desire to have a master and serve it is a peculiar quality among monsters, but it is not possible to think that the monster that commands the things that often throw themselves into battles and such is bad.

If so, there must be some reason for those glasses.

That said, it doesn't matter to Nein if it's not a factor that works against us.

If it doesn't interfere with my work, I don't have any problems.

While silently waiting for the answer to the previous question, Lee Shek noticed that he was smiling and bowing deeply with one hand on his chest.

It's a deliberate workmanship, but as an element accompanying the ruler's work, the man's usual work is beautiful.

"I'm an ancient ginseng among the sword demons, so I can suppress the Summer Solstice Festival king if I shred it directly."... but that genealogy is good at intertwining. Because I look so delicate, if you cut me off from that element, I might be lagging behind. ”

"...... you answered so honestly."

"Anyway, I think you need to confirm for that girl." If so, isn't it natural to share your concerns? ”

“If that happens, you're going to be asking me where I have concerns that could be cut off, but is that okay?”

Asked, Lee Shek smiled thinly.

"Oh, I don't want that."

"...... hey"

"Instead, please tell that young lady to never hesitate to call me in any unfavorable situation." I'm a sword, so in most situations I can do something if I just stay there, but...... if I'm hesitant to use it, I won't be able to do so. "

That said, there must have been something damaged from such a thing.

I felt like I had heard something slightly from the emotion that was just Lee Shek's smiling eyes, but it was troublesome to dig deeper, so I just nodded.

That said, I could see why the sword monster was carrying a curse that could be torn off at any time after seeing how Lee Shek, who was officially attached to Dia's escort, strangely managed to stop Dia.

Perhaps this subordinate has lost something similar somewhere.

In anticipation of this, Noyn made Leeshek the guard knight of Deer.

(That much obsession and protection...... will be needed someday somewhere. That's where Dia is going to live.)

If we finish our vengeance and leave Farsitar and take refuge here, everything will be fine.

On the contrary, Dia is on her way to a place where she can easily take the lives of humans who can't even move their magic.

No matter how thoughtful you are, you can't be overconscious in your efforts to protect yourself.

“So, if anything happens, don't hesitate to use Leeshek as a shield.”

“Yes, I will. I'm not sure, but I'm sure it's much stronger than humans, and there's something magical about it, so I'll call Mr. Lee-Shek right away."

At a later date, when Dia was alerted to an emergency, she was unexpectedly given light approval.

According to Dilvier, who was present, either it was accepted without question because it was overwhelmed by unfamiliar magic wisdom, or it was because the tart that Rishkek was looking forward to was stolen the other day.

"...... I'll ask you just in case, but can I call you too?"

“Do you know Nein?... yes, I think I can call you when I have to.”

"How about Dilvier?"

"It's a bit dangerous..." In that case, I'll call Mr. Leeshek or Mr. Neun. ”

"...... hey"

"It's not my fault if you see me like that."...... Dia-sama, I am also somewhat strong, so please rely on me properly if anything happens. "

There were parts of Dilvier's perception that didn't fall into disarray, but a few days later, when Dia encountered a swamp spirit outside the garden to see the Chestnut Fairy, she didn't hesitate to drop Rishkek into the swamp instead, so there was no problem with your operation.

Leechek, who was covered in mud, was wrapped around the bathroom in tears, but if you were to come forward to protect Dia by judgment, it would still be fine as a match.

"I see. The only problem is that I need to cook more than I need..."

Oh dear, did Leeshek steal Dia's food again?

"To Dia....."

I tried not to inform you, but it was too late.

Apparently, Dia, who had come to the kitchen with Dirvier, was trembling at the door.

With dark eyes, she murmured that if the spirits of the swamp appeared again, they would mercilessly become a shield, so if this happened, it might be okay to leave them alone without forgiveness.

"Good. Good. Your daughter is still doing well today, isn't she?"

"Well, you took my cake again!" It's something that Neun prepared for me as a snack!! "

The next day, I heard a similar commotion, so I guess this is what Dia likes about Leeshek.

Noyn exhaled a deep, deep sigh as he remembered the troublesome smell of how to hide his sincerity to make sure he was moving in his breath.

"...... I'm going to remake the cake again."

“You're right. The man's ability to find hidden food is daunting, so why don't you give up?”

"Damn, that cake was quite a hassle..."

I'm sorry to hear that.

After all, it looked like they were coming here.