Besides worrying about Bridget's future, Isaac had a reason to reject her.
--I want to fill in the time with Pamela, which has been blank until now.
Lisa and I both want to have sex, so we can't have three or four more fiancées.
I appreciate your offer to marry me in a few years, but I'd like to avoid it if possible.
Instead of marrying Isaac, it would be better to find someone from an elf man in a distant village.
I wanted to say no for Bridget, but I can't think of a way.
I almost wanted time to think.
--That's where the god of salvation appears.
"The meal is ready. Why don't you take a breath into the discussion?
It was Leonard and Melanie.
They did not participate in the discussion because they were preparing the dishes.
Claude's parents broke the flow he made.
The elves were disappointed, "What a bad time to come," and Isaac stroked his chest down.
"How about that?
Kendra, who was not called a "child" in this discussion, also came along.
Isaac also smiles nicely.
"I'm so glad you've prepared it. Would you like one?"
Isaac can't possibly get in this stream.
I thought it was a good opportunity, and I took the invitation to dinner.
That might be good.
Edmond also thought it would be ineffective to continue the story once it had been broken.
His endorsement led to a meal.
The attendees on the elf side showed a discouraging expression saying, "It seemed like it could be pushed out somehow."
But Bridget didn't give up.
When you get to the cafeteria, Kendra says, "Let's eat together" and sits next to you.
(I can't believe I took Kendra hostage!
Isaac thought so instantly, but quickly rethinked it.
Because Kendra is happy.
(Speaking of which, until last year, Bridget was acting like Kendra's sister with Lisa.)
Since Isaac entered school, Kendra had been absent from his brother when he returned to the Territory.
Even though I have friends, I can imagine that children around the age of six were separated from my brother and made me feel lonely.
Bridget was the one who filled the loneliness.
You should be thankful and not jealous.
Her parents were relieved to send Kendra to Brigitte.
Isaac imitated his parents and dropped them off pleasantly.
Once at the table, meals are served.
It was also made by Leonard and the others, and it was a Japanese dish as expected.
Yakitori, Japanese komatsu vegetable, carrots and daikon radish miso soup.
Others were lined up with cabbage vinegar and sweet potatoes.
As for Isaac, it's a tense lineup.
But the others are different.
She looked particularly disgusted until Mathias was exposed.
Morgan and the others didn't show their faces, but I don't think they're happy from their previous behavior.
Leonard and the others know that.
However, I dared to serve Japanese food.
Its purpose is unknown, but it must have targeted Isaac.
Be careful not to make rough remarks.
However, the nostalgic scent of Isaac's nostrils tickles.
"This time it's the miso soup of katsu stock, right?
"Yeah, that's right. Very well."
Leonard replied casually, but Isaac was surprised that his heart was about to pop out of his mouth.
(I've never eaten before, but I don't think I've eaten before!
I didn't want to taste it, but this time I was talking about the fragrance.
I can't escape the uncertainty about fragrance in "I read in a book".
I don't want to ask plain questions.
Isaac had trouble responding, but she noticed the Japanese komatsu vegetables.
"This is it. I think the name was Kazue Tosa or Pickled Tosa... This is a bonito, isn't it? It's from the ocean, but you got it a lot."
"Over the past few years, I've been entering the Farragut Republic for Elves. Kelp is also used in the soup of miso soup. The slicer made by Lord Enfield made it easy to cut."
Really? I'd like to see it sold once. "
You seem to have successfully deceived me.
When you get out of trouble, you are more conscious of the bonito festival.
(Until now, I have not exported it because it cannot be sold, but is a Farragut Republic merchant coming to sell it to the elf counterpart? Hopefully the territory will flourish.)
-That's a bonito.
However, there is some information that can be read from it.
They're bringing in stuff that hasn't been sold.
That means the merchant movement is becoming more active.
A lot of merchants come and go and drop money in the Marquis of Welrod.
Since street maintenance also began to increase toll taxes, the economic effect of elves would be considerable.
I wanted to continue my friendly relationship.
Well, shall we?
That's what Morgan said when the meal was over.
Then Isaac puts his hand on the miso soup first.
When the miso soup was added, the taste of bonito and kelp spread into the mouth.
The nostalgia seems to dried up at once, but I put up with it because it is disgusting in front of my sister.
"Fufufu, you like it."
Seeing Isaac drink miso soup deliciously, Leonard smiles satisfactorily.
"Yes, it's delicious."
"I'm glad you could say that, Lord Enfield."
There is no lie in his words.
Isaac understood that too.
It wasn't felt from words, because it was obvious from looking around.
Morgan and the others are eating it so that it doesn't show their faces, but it doesn't seem particularly delicious.
But there is no one in the elf to blame for it.
Because I didn't hide that Mathias and the others were more reluctant to eat.
The elves expressed their attitude by saying, "Do you want to eat this food here..."
You know that Kendra and other children shouldn't say, "It's not delicious because my elf uncle made it for me."
I was eating like a healthy adult, hiding my heart.
Lord Enfield.
Leonard looked at Isaac with a serious look.
Isaac gets nervous.
"What is it?
"Elf cuisine suits my taste. I'm sure Elf's daughter will go well with it."
"Ha!?
If there was something in my mouth, it would have erupted.
Leonard's words had such an impact.
Now that I have a little smell, I think I want to say (...) of the body rather than (...) of the mind.
I didn't know because I talked for a short time before, but I was shocked if it was someone who would shake this kind of topic flat.
The opponent is an elf and wants to build a friendly relationship.
But that's all I had to say.
"Mr. Leonard. I know you want to push Bridget on his back, but it's the worst thing to do when you're eating. Read a little more air. And now I'm convinced," You're still Mathias' son. "
"What do you mean?
Kendra is here, too.
No matter how much I supported Bridget, I couldn't overlook what I just said.
In retaliation, Leonard gives him a reputation that he doesn't like.
"Guuu... maybe it was just someone who stepped out of the way. I'm sorry, sir. Lord Enfield had a delicious drink for me... It would be helpful if you could reconsider your assessment."
"Hey, Leonard. What am I gonna say to you?"
Mathias blames Leonard for his deep regrets.
But the protest went through just as Isaac did.
Other elves also said, "Leonard is bad now," so I didn't protect them.
Instead, the Marquis of Welrod said, "Oh, you don't have to cover for this? I was confused.
But I thought Isaac was really helpful.
Because it just became a good topic.
"I don't have any context, so I'm in trouble if you suddenly tell me. For example, it is difficult to be declared in public like this one. There might have been a compromise if you told me normally, but I'm not going to accept anything this time."
What?
Mathias was surprised and looked at Margaret.
However, she was rinsing tea with a strange face.
She didn't tell me to do something.
It was the responsibility of the Mathias who thought and moved themselves, so they could not react.
"Sounds good for friendship. Sure, I used to make friends with elves and dwarves every time. [M] However, it is not okay to press in such a way. If you say no, I'll be the bad guy, and if you say no, Bridget will be ashamed. I don't think it's a good idea to make a cowardly attempt to block that escape route."
Saying this is the same as saying that you were "stupid" about Elf's behavior.
It was a word that put me at risk of losing some mood.
But you still have to be ready to say it.
Engaging Bridget was that dangerous.
Most of the people who were here...
"You say that!?
- I thought so.
Sometimes it's not Isaac's idea to use cowardly tricks.
However, just because I use it, I know that it doesn't make me feel good when I use it.
Nobody said, "I don't mind because you're using it."
"And what do you think would happen if we accepted Mr. Bridget in this way? He asked His Highness Loretta to study abroad to get me engaged. You may be asked to get engaged for the sake of friendship between the two countries because you have done so much. The same goes for Lord Warwick and Uncle Lancaster. They're going to say," Because my daughter loves me, "and they're going to get Amanda and the others engaged to me. So, how far do you accept it and where do you wait?
This was a difficult issue.
Especially with the Marquis of Warwick.
He said, "My daughter loves Lord Enfield! Engage your daughter for the sake of family friendship," I can easily imagine you shouting at the party venue.
I couldn't set a bad precedent for the future.
"I don't want to imitate an infinite number of wives. If that happens, it won't be good for Lisa or for the people who will be wives. Please give up this time."
As Isaac, it was a painful decision.
I wanted to avoid refusing Elf's suggestion and compromising my credibility, but the way I did it this time was as dirty as it could be.
I couldn't accept it very much.
"I see. Let's give up this time."
I thought there was a strong rebellion, but Edmond accepted it lightly.
Isaac couldn't help but applaud this.
"What are you talking about? I thought you said it was a good idea."
Mathias blames Edmond.
"I just said it might be a good idea. In this case, Master Mathias ran off alone. I want you to understand that I was only a supplementary ambassador."
But Edmond answered plainly.
Everyone understood what he meant.
--I 'm losing it.
Bridget's engagement was not officially requested as an ambassador.
Mathias was the only one to blame, trying to minimize the damage in the sense that he was the only one who drove first.
"Well, it's hard to stop a big man like Mathias. So I couldn't stop it and had to make a supplement. That's why."
"Yeah, that's right. In the meantime, that's fine now."
Edmond affirmed Morgan's words.
They are the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Ambassador.
If you decide between them that "the drunken old man just ran off", that's officially true.
If you officially decline Bridget's engagement, you won't be able to discuss it again in the future.
― ― For now, Mathias draws the curtain in a way that holds him responsible.
I will give up this time.
But only the possibility remains.
That was the way Edmond chose to leave hope for the future.
Of course Bridget doesn't look good.
Isaac talks because she still needed a word or two.
"Marriage itself is fine in a few years, right? In that case, it would be good to talk about whether or not to get engaged a few years ago. When you see a child born between me and Lisa, you may want to be their sister, not my wife. We may find someone nice by then. You don't have to hurry."
Kendra's care made Isaac sweeter than Brigitte.
Absolutely not refuse, but try to think in a few years.
I believe that this problem will be solved by me in a few years.
"Maybe, but...."
Bridget groans and thinks.
It is difficult for Isaac to give up on his engagement story after all.
However, it seems like it is a great advantage to be able to decide after seeing what marriage is like.
Even if I keep wasting it, it's not going to go any further, so I decided to pull it now.
"Okay. But look at me as a girl."
"I promise I'll look into that so I can do something good. Absolutely."
Isaac nodded back with a serious expression.
I thought this was the end of the story.
"Wait, wait, wait. Isaac, don't you want the power of the elves? Engage Bridget and I'll help you. Even though I'm old, I still have magic. If we go to battle, we can defeat about a hundred people. You can invite any friend you want. Thinking about what's coming, isn't it a bad story?
--Some people couldn't finish.
Mathias offered Isaac his help thinking he could take responsibility alone.
However, it is something that can be said to be forbidden.
Isaac shook his head with a bitter smile.
"This is a reliable offer, but only for infrastructure development and therapeutic behavior. I don't want to help you with the war. If you do that, the rest of the world will hire elves to kill people on the battlefield. You don't have to feel anything."
The truth is, "Thank you! I was going to say, but I can't face it like that.
I was trying to draw Elves into the battlefield, but it was about creating a situation where they were attacked on the battlefield and counterattack was unavoidable.
Whatever Mathias might say, such as taking the engagement to the battlefield for food, he could turn other elves against him.
As for Isaac, he couldn't do anything to increase his enemies.
"Grandpa, Lord Enfield doesn't want that. Give it up."
"Claude, you're my grandson, right? Could you back me up there?
"No, no, no. Besides, there's nothing I can do to help war. It's not what it used to be."
"No, it's not really a bad story."
I tried desperately to convince Mathias, but unfortunately Claude didn't ride.
I had a feeling that my grandfather would be used as a personal witness, but there was also a feeling that only someone who seemed strange to run away from past behavior was no longer qualified.
It is only natural that the person who proposed the method should take responsibility for the mistake.
Except for Mathias, who was not convinced by one person, everyone's consciousness was tilted in the direction of "next time."