Town chapter 81: Garden Party 3

n.o.buhide and Romatto are shaking each other ́s hands after the chess game at the Garden Party. The trouble about n.o.buhide was settled down by this. However, there is a person who grinds his teeth out of anger.

"Gununununu"

A white beard protrudes slightly from the shadow of the tree. It belongs to Edenstam, the Prime Minister of Dryad Kingdom, who is angry and raised his eyebrows and has an unsatisfactory color in his face.

Why does Edenstam feel remorse? Today he had a strategy. That is, n.o.buhide is called to this Garden Party and other n.o.bles snore and Edenstam helps.

Edenstam, who knows what a Dryad aristocrat is, knew what it would look like if he threw a lower aristocrat who bought his territory with money with a senior aristocrat. In other words, it is totally like 『Throwing a puppy into a flock of wolves and then saving it』. It is soul-spirited to help n.o.buhide, who is being scolded by other n.o.bles, selling favors, and even having the Queen say a few gentle words to make n.o.buhide serve the country wholeheartedly.

He thought that n.o.buhide was a cat, not a dog, but even so, he will never forget three days kindness. In the meantime, making a promise. Once he has gotten the quality of the words, the rest is easy.

――It collapsed now though he had such a plan.

"d.a.m.n, Polo Company. It's a shame and luck to be helped by Romatto-dono"

Edenstam curses a single person. There, the spy chief who had erased his sign, approached without a sound.

"Edenstam-sama"

"What's the matter"

"Well, the cooking of potatoes, a tribute from the Polo Company, has been completed"

"Hmm, that's good"

The potatoes that n.o.buhide brought as a tribute. The paper written in detail from the trait such as the poison to the recipe was accompanied together, too. Edenstam hesitated that the gift from n.o.buhide was not worth the gold bullion on the continent called Pepper, but he cannot complain because it is a gift.

Edenstam and the spy chief gather together and step into the castle kitchen. Furious enthusiasm and violent voices are heard. In the kitchen where steam can enter, cooks who use fire magic were busy making dishes for the dinner.

Edenstam and the Spy chief, who are stepping into it, are nothing but disturbers. The crafty cooks looked uncomfortable when they saw them.

At the end of the kitchen, there are desk chairs for the chefs to eat and potatoes that have been boiled are placed there. It was what Edenstam ordered to make in advance. Time has pa.s.sed since the report of the spy chief, but the potatoes are irritating with steam because of the nature of trapping the temperature inside.

Edenstam sat down in front of the potatoes. The spy chief refrains behind that diagonally.

"Spy chief, did you eat?"

"Ah, n, no"

The spy chief responded to Edenstam's question. Considering the last time, they didn't know about the poison and the spy chief himself is one of the party who suffered from eating it before. In short, the spying chief was suffering. There is no problem in particular because the other person was made to do the poison view firmly.

"Huh, timid fellow"

Because Edenstam isn't too narrow-minded, he said those words towards the spy chief. Next, the boiled potato is cut into bite-sized pieces and put into the mouth and eaten when chewed. The reason why he doesn't feel the dust like fear is because he is old. The potato in the mouth made a noise, pa.s.sed through the esophagus and headed to the stomach.

"......Definitely good. Not just pepper. After all this potato is necessary for the country"

When recalling the report of the spy chief, the productivity is high. Because it is this deliciousness, it was unavoidable to start the arithmetic board in the mind.

Hmm, Edenstam is silent and strokes his white beard. Meanwhile, about a minute pa.s.sed. Before long, he lifted up the edge of his mouth to get his will.

"I have a good idea. I will serve this potato dish as today's centerpiece. Have the Queen enjoy it at the banquet and then add cooperation to Fujiwara from the Queen's mouth"

Edenstam thought that n.o.buhide couldn't refuse the Queen's request for cooperation. The reason for that is that n.o.buhide is a n.o.ble of the Dryad Kingdom. Regardless of being a person from another country, if he refuses, he will not escape the criticism of other n.o.bles. The rising n.o.ble standpoint makes it so.

"A straightforward attack. I'm just letting Her Majesty take the prestige and say it"

A new policy has been decided. All that remains is to do it.

It was time for dinner. In this place where there were only enemies, I was killing time as a thread of salvation by having Romatto save me. When I say the words 「Reversi」 and 「Chess」, he shakes his shoulders with fear of something. Why is that?

We move to the banquet hall covered with white curtains. Chairs and desks are arranged, and as long as there is food, you can eat right away. I tried to sit next to Romatto for the dinner, but I was blocked by Romatto's disciple, Romanche who was sitting between me and Romatto.

She respects and loves Romatto. She would be jealous because of my monopoly of Romatto. Her appreciation of me seems not to be very good.

When n.o.bles including me are seated, there are many visitors from other countries who have a higher rank than those called today. Eventually, when everyone is seated, the last person to visit is a greater person than anyone else in this country.

"Her Majesty The Queen!"

A red carpet is drawn on the ground and the Queen dressed in a white neat dress, walks with her followers on top of it.

I was fascinated. The Queen was so beautiful as I saw her for the first time. In j.a.pan, there were words such as when standing chinese peony, when sitting tree peony and when walking lily.

It's not a temporary feeling. There is an unchanging beauty like a flower that is not influenced by time or individual taste.

"Everyone, I thank you for coming here today. I can't do great hospitality, but please enjoy it"

A very simple greeting from the Queen. Then, the state guests are introduced, and one by one, they stand up and greet the Queen and the n.o.bles who came to the event one by one did the same. If it is about a state guest, next to me......there is the disciple Romanche, so Romatto will also be introduced who is sitting next to her.

Romatto who was originally used to sit in a pa.s.senger seat and forced it into a general seat. I think he is a good guy. If I look for old memories, I can only remember how frightened he was.

Romatto stands up and greets the Queen. Then――

"Romatto!" "Romatto!" "Romatto!" "Romatto!"

I thought again. Honestly, it's okay. The mysterious 「Romatto!」 call. Everyone is enthusiastic as if their heads have gone wrong. When I look around, the minister who is characteristic of his white beard of this country is screaming, 「Romatto! Romatto!」. Is there any religion anymore?

Of course I'm not doing it. Romatto is used to waving to everyone while standing. Is this normal for him?

"Romattooo!!!! Romattooo!!!"

Rather, Romanche next to me was enthusiastic and very noisy. Give me a break. When I lost my gaze again, as if I had been stunned, Her Majesty caught my eyes. It seems that she is amazed, too. It may be a good discussion.

When Romatto sat down, the place was finally settled. With a little bit of disgust, I try to praise Romatto with 「You´re very popular」. Romatto responds with 「Noo, Ehehe」. Romanche said 「Naturally!」very proudly. It's a good combination.

Meals are carried. Before the meal, everyone prayed equally to G.o.d Ras.h.i.+a and the dinner began. Enjoy the full course menu without anything happening and after the meal is changed, a small drama will be held. Next, there was another break, and this time the Garden Party was also attended by the Queen. Only the Queen is seated and other people talk and enjoy dancing and drinking. Drinking, eating and dancing are often referred to as aristocratic work.