Volume 2 - CH 16

Volume 2: Red Girl

‘Well, then! I wish my new friend Saffy-san, the valiant Callus, and the Ladyzweisen Family prosperity… Kanpai (*cheers)!”

As Brother Damien says so, everyone present shouted “Kanpai!” and clinked their glasses.

It was currently night time at the garden of the mansion.

In the center of the hall is a campfire, lighting up the area in a shade of red.

“Thank you for putting up with my big request, Shizuku-san.”

“It’s no problem at all. The servants also seem to be having a good time.”

In tonight’s sudden banquet, after the servants of the mansion have finished preparing the meal, they joined the feast.

Normally, someone would have to accompany me and my brother, the Princes, but today is a banquet in which Flying Dragons are also participating. They wouldn’t be angry at that, right?

“Alright then, Saffy! Let’s compare drinks!”

My older brother, who is a heavy drinker, immediately challenged Saffy to a match.

At first, he was a bit confused by the Flying Dragon, but he has gotten used to it pretty quickly. I guess it is this kind of personality that makes the warriors like him so much.

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“Oooh, I can’t drink any more.”

Oh, I’m losing.

Well, this is probably why he is not popular among women.

The servants accompanied the drunk Prince, who is throwing up. He’s a troublesome bunch.

Although a bit dismayed, I went to Saffy, who had won the drinking contest.

“Saffy, are you okay with all the people here?”

“Lulu!”

Saffy replied cheerfully.

The three baby dragons nearby were also looking healthy and were munching on the meat I had prepared for them. They have a huge appetite.

“Hehe, it’s been a long time since I’ve been on a party. Even at my age, it’s still fun.”

Master approached us, shaking his glass.

His cheeks are slightly red. Usually, Master only drinks a little, but today he seems to be drinking a lot.

“It is unusual for you to drink so much.”

“I, at least, need to loosen up for the banquet. Otherwise, it would be rude to the host. Anyway, Callus, you should also take care of your companion. I’ve got just the thing.”

Saying so, Master handed me an expensive-looking bottle of wine.

“Thank you very much. I was looking for something good to give.”

I put magic power into the contents of the bottle and poured some into the glass.

I then put the “Dwelling Stone” given by Master in front of the glass. Then asked my partner to come.

“What’s the matter, Callus? What can I do for you?”

“Thank you for today, Serena. I couldn’t have found Kris and Saffy without you.”

“You paid, so you don’t have to worry about it.”

That may be true.

But I think it’s lonely to have that kind of relationship with someone. I want to be friends with Serena in the truest sense of the word.

“Still, it’s true that you saved me, so how about you have this drink?”

“You’re really different, you know? It’s not good to just take things for free, but I’ll allow this specially♪.”

Serena took out a purple aura from the glass and puts it in her mouth.

“Mmmm, delicious♪!”

I’m glad. It seems that she liked it.

Then, while I was thinking who should I go to next…, Kris came up to me.

She looked serious. I wonder what’s going on.

“Yoh, Kris. Are you having a good time?”

“Yes, everyone’s nice, and I feel at home.”

“That’s good to hear. Oh, you want something to drink? I’ll get you one.”

I reach for an empty glass on the table for Kris, who has nothing in her hand.

But before I can reach it, Kris stopped me.

“Hey, can you come with me for a minute?”

I looked up to her and nodded.