Chapter 372.1

Magi Craft Meister 372

A Tiresome Party

The hall where the wedding banquet for Reinhart and Berthie is being held overflows with life and joy.

Reinharts brother, Leonhart, is the familys representative on the grooms side. The same role is being fulfilled on the brides side by Berthies brother, Matheus.

After they delivered their short but heartfelt speeches, the groom and bride begin serving all attendees.

Both Reinhart and Berthie are pouring wine into the gla.s.ses of all of the guests.

After almost thirty gla.s.ses were filled, a toast is called for.

Lets make a toast to the future of these two promising young ones!

Reinharts father, Wolfgang, raises his gla.s.s and after saying such words, drinks it up in one gulp.

After that, the room turns into chatter. Even though there are chairs prepared for the guests, this is basically a standing buffet party.

Jin and Saki are standing next to a wall, since theyre not that good at dealing with that kind of noise anyway.

Now Reinhart is a feudal lord, huh?

Saki murmurs that as she takes off her gla.s.ses and absentmindedly looks around the room.

Ah, thats right. What will our diplomat do now?

Lady Berthie No, his wife is a very reliable person, so even in his absence shes more than fit for an official role.

Saki says things like Berthie has a good sense of economy and Shell take good care of him with a smile on her face.

Im definitely no match for her, huh?

After saying those words, a trickle of tears found their way out of the smiling Sakis eyes.

Ah?

Saki hurriedly wipes herself off with the back of her hand.

Its weird, huh And I had put my feelings in order

Her tears continue to spill over and over, no matter how much she wipes herself clean. Seeing that, Jin thinks to himself I knew it.

So, Jin takes Saki outside of the room from a side door while n.o.body is watching.

You still think of Reinhart, dont you?

Yeah It looks like that. Jin Im sorry that you have to see me like this.

Sakis voice breaks as she speaks, tears still rolling down her eyes.

That doesnt bother me at all. But dont let Reinhart or Berthie see you like this.

Hmph, I know that. If they see me like this, I would have been putting up with this for nothing Only you and Elsa are the ones who know about my feelings.

Huh?

Jin is surprised to hear Elsas name.

A long time ago, I talked about my feelings with Elsa. I think she was 12 or 13 years old at the time.

Sakis eyes look distant, as if reminiscing the past.

Back then, I only needed to take it out of my chest with someone. Elsa listened to me without saying a word. Well, maybe that was because she was still too young and probably didnt know what to tell me, but still.

Jin nods, agreeing with Saki that that is the most likely scenario.

Id like to see her again someday.

Sakis tears finally stop, and with her smile back on her face, the two of them go back to the main room.

Ah, Saki, Ive been looking for you!

The woman in front of us is about as tall as Saki, maybe a little shorter. Platinum blonde hair with grey eyes, and a lean figure.

Oh, Aunt Karen.

Its rare to see you accompanied by a man other than Reinhart. And he looks like hes from the Egrea Kingdom. Will you introduce us?

Said the woman while eyeing Jin.

Ah, this is Jin Nidou, hes a close friend of Reinhart. As you can see, hes the Honorary Magi Craftsman

Im Jin Nidou.

Jin nods lightly.

Jin, this is my aunt

Karen Theoderic Von Banarth. Nice to meet you.

Sakis aunt introduces herself in the middle of Sakis introduction. Jin thinks that she might be a little impatient.

And Saki, stop calling me aunt.

Ho ho! Got it, Karen.

See, thats much better. And I see that you havent changed that weird way of laughing of yours. Even though Father, your grandfather, told you to take care of it

Hmph! But this is like a bad habit of mine. Its not something I can easily get rid of.

Good grief, youre helpless.

Karen sighs as she says that, and turns to Jin.

Jin, you probably already know this, but Im the youngest daughter, and Saki is the daughter of my eldest sister. Thats why even though Im her aunt, Im actually younger than her.

Karen begins to talk about it even though no one has asked her. Jin thinks that this may be yet another aspect of her personality that she cannot hide.

According to her, Sakis mother s.h.i.+rley Theoderic Von Morley, who was but a child back when the marquis was 16 years old himself left the marquis and ran off with Toa Eschenbach when she was 15 years old. One year later, she gave birth to Saki, then pa.s.sed away two years after that, at the age of 18.

On the other hand, Karens mother is Emma, the marquis fourth wife. According to Karen, the marquis has been single ever since Emma too pa.s.sed away back when Karen was 12.

Jin feels a little bored about being told so many unwanted details about the familys affairs.

At that moment, Reinhart and Berthie appear.

Hey, Jin, Saki. Thanks for being here today. Oh, youre with Karen too?

Reinhart seems to know Karen from before.

Thank you, Reinhart, Berthie. You two look so happy.

You seem to be doing great too, Karen. How is the marquis doing these days?

This is a standard greeting between the two of them, but Karen frowns a little.

Hmm, Ive been a little worried that he might not be doing so well, hes been losing some weight His mood is not as good either these days.

Did something happen?