“Everyone, thank you for waiting.”
“““Woah—amazing! So cool!”””
Once our conversation with the Margrave wrapped up, the Madam herself entered the room, perfectly composed in her dress. Her gown was primarily a deep, elegant blue, and her hair was impeccably styled. Every detail spoke of grace and refinement.
Shiro and the others were shouting “cool!” with such excitement though. I doubted they fully grasped just how regal her appearance really was.
And then, more guests arrived. Fina-san’s older brother and his spouse entered, accompanied by little Arthur in his stroller. I couldn’t help but notice the cylindrical magical device attached to Arthur’s stroller
Could that be one of the devices Ao had modified?
The very same protective apparatus designed for emergency evacuations, now repurposed to keep the baby safe even in a crowd. It seemed Ao had thought of everything.
“Everyone, please help yourselves to a drink.”
“Shiro wants juice!”
“Fran too—juice!”
“Horn too!”
The maids are going around, handing out drinks, and that’s when I realized something important.
“Sue, no alcohol for you. T-there might be battles later on, you know that, right?”
“Yes, of course. I know better than to touch it.”
She replied, switching to a juice with a wry smile.
Of course, I took a glass of juice as well.
Better safe than sorry—after all, we never knew what the evening might hold, especially with Ao and the others around.
“Today, we celebrate the outstanding participants of the martial arts tournament. I hope everyone can relax and enjoy themselves. Now, let us toast—cheers!”
“““Cheers!”””
With the Margrave’s lead, glasses clinked and the victory banquet officially began.
As expected, Shiro and the others dashed straight to the dining area. They had been patiently resisting snacks all this time, just to fully enjoy the delicious feast laid out before them.
The chamberlains piled generous portions onto their plates, and the children carried them over to the designated kids’ area.
“The meat is so tasty! The fish is delicious too!”
“No one’s going to snatch your food, so take your time and enjoy it.”
“““Got it~!”””
They dug in with delight and the room filled with laughter, chatter, and the joyful sounds of children finally indulging in a long-awaited meal.
Just to be safe, I gave Shiro and the others a quick reminder about manners at the table—but by that point, their mouths were already stuffed with food.
Well… as long as they quietly enjoyed their meal, there wasn’t much to worry about.
“Auaumumu”.
“Hohoho, what a lovely child. The Margrave family is certainly in good hands.”
“Yes, he’s a lively, and adorable grandson. I couldn’t be happier.”
The martial artist and the Madam seemed to know each other, exchanging amused glances as they watched little Arthur in his stroller with fond smiles.
Meanwhile, Sue was seated with Sylvia-san, Fina-san, and the female guard officer, chatting as they enjoyed their meal. Occasional bursts of laughter drifted across the room, suggesting their conversation was lively and full of amusement.
Ao, for her part, sat with Pearl, nibbling at the food while quietly conversing with her slime companion, discussing whatever a group of sentient slimes might find interesting.
The room was a comfortable mix of chatter, laughter, and the soft clinking of cutlery—a warm, homey scene for a victory celebration.
“Honestly, it was such a relief to have you, Shun, and the others with us. Ordinary participants at the martial arts tournament wouldn’t have been able to take down the Orc King.”
“Even one would have been a challenge, but four appeared at once, it certainly could have turned into a very tough fight.”
“Thanks to your efforts, we uncovered the dark organization’s illicit involvement. The royal castle has been notified, and even the noble family of that heir has undergone a thorough investigation.”
As for me, I found myself in conversation with the Margrave, discussing the events in detail.
The dark organization’s activities were growing increasingly aggressive. It was clear that vigilance would be essential from here on out—there was no room for complacency.
This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.
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