82-082-The promise to be kept someday

128 years of St. King's history, the 12th day of the Yellow Moon.

The next day, after breakfast, we went to a weapons store where the receptionist for the archery competition was running.

Welcome!　........what a gangster.

When the man in the shop saw us, he shrugged his shoulders in disappointment.

It's so sweet, isn't it, uncle? You think I might become a millionaire and patronize this place in the future?　I'm a future customer!

"I don't know about you, but I don't like the idea of a billionaire patronizing an arms dealer, that's just too dangerous...

Even the armorer's uncle was nodding unhappily at Jupiter's calm tweak, which was somewhat unreasonable.

You're not going to be able to get it right. We heard that he has a receptionist for the archery competition at his shop.

Yeah, I didn't think I'd ever see you before, but I guess you're the one I'm after. Come over here, you two. Hey, I just want you to watch your step.

The uncle seemed to agree with me and led me out the kitchen door of the shop and into the back.

Then, I followed him and found a nondescript vacant lot.

There was a fill at the back, and on top of it was a wooden board with a battered surface that lay haphazardly on top of it.

'So?'

And no. Participants had to shoot four rounds on the wooden board with their own bows and hit two marks to have their application accepted. In the old days, everyone was welcome to join, but if an inexperienced person joined in with impunity, there was a risk of accidents.

I see.

I'm sure you'll be able to find the right one for you.

The expression is the same as usual, but the eyes that catch the wooden board straight away are like those of a hunter.

''..........Hmph.

All Jupiter has to do is draw the bow at random, and as if sucked in, the arrows pierce the wooden board at even intervals.

''Is this good?''

Amazing.... is that a blessed bow?

When asked by the uncle, Jupiter tilted his head with a scowling face.

''What's a bow with blessings?''

What?

The uncle looked at Jupiter's bow intently in a panic and let out a sigh of some interest.

It's just a normal, ordinary short bow. It's a good thing that you're able to get the best out of it.

"Heh-heh-heh.

As if he wasn't bothered by the praise, Jupiter scratched the head of his nose, a little embarrassed.

I'm going to be accepted without question. I'm looking forward to seeing you in the competition!

◇ ◇.

After registering for the archery competition was successfully completed, we made our way to the area of restaurants and food stalls.

Jupiter quickly went through several stalls and came back smiling and happy with skewers and steamed potatoes.

When we were seated together, I looked back at the situation we had just discussed and opened my mouth.

I mean, Jupiter is a pretty amazing guy, isn't he?

'What?　.........Satsuki, are you sick somewhere?''

What do you mean?

I took a bite out of the mysterious fried food piled up on the platter while giving Jupiter a chop in the brain for saying something tactful even though I tried to praise her, and I took a bite out of the mysterious fried food.

Yes, it's delicious.

It's a good thing that I like the taste of this magical city where there are more young people than the Holy City.

It's a good thing that Jupiter's technology is good, but its heart is still not as good as it should be. I'm not sure I'm as good as my sister when it comes to dealing with the heart of a woman.

"Well, I guess it's better than that thing.

Calling your brother a dick is pretty rude, isn't it?

Well, to me, they're both a bunch of b*tc*es.

"Don't say shit at the dinner table...

But for now, you can rest assured that I'm going to make you a good-looking man while I'm here to watch over you.

I don't know if I can make use of that, though. I don't want to go back to the elven village anymore.

Jupiter's expression as she mutters sadly is similar to that of when she ran away from the Elf Village by herself, and for some reason, it's a bewildering and disgusting feeling in her chest.

Umm, okay.

In this kind of situation, let's let the lady cheer you up.

You don't have to worry so much about it. Priscia is going to do her best to make sure that all kinds of species can get along with each other in the Holy City. If that happens, you can at least find someone who doesn't need to return to the village.

"A good partner. I'm not sure I'm a good match.

Jupiter is two years younger than me, and I'm twelve.

I've heard of boys as being childish, but I didn't expect them to be like this.

If you have to go, I'll get it for you, so don't worry about it.

As I said this, I picked up the biggest potato on the platter and ate it.

Mmmm, yummy, yummy.

.....

For some reason, Jupiter froze with a look on his face, as if his soul had been drained.

''What's wrong?''

My question may have caused my soul to make a comeback, but as I look at her, her face is getting redder and redder.

But then he made a face as if he had an idea, then let out a light sigh and shook his head and started laughing.

It's like I've misunderstood what I've done with OIRA. Hahaha.''

What did I mean when I said that if you couldn't find a good match for Jupiter, I would marry you?

'I wasn't mistaken!

Jupiter plopped down on the table with a thud, blushing again.

She remained frozen for a while, but after taking several deep breaths, she slowly raised her head.

''........Can you explain exactly what this means?''

I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot of good reasons for this.

It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with your family and not have any problems with your mother-in-law. As is to be expected of an elf, she's white and good-looking. The only problem is that he has a terrible personality.

"You can't be too specific, just wrap it up in something a little more flattering.

What a selfish guy.

But, you know... Is it okay for you to decide on a marriage partner so easily, Satsuki?

No, if they come up with a better place to live than Jupiter, I'll go there, okay?

"Hnnnnn!　Too stoic, Caner!

I grinned as I pressed my index finger on Jupiter's cheek, which was puffed up with a complex expression of anger and annoyance.

''So be the best man, boy. First, win the archery competition and make a man.

'Well, I'll try to be reasonable.

The color of loneliness had already disappeared from Jupiter's expression as her cheeks puffed up a little as she said that.

Yeah, yeah, that's fine♪