Chapter 2038: At the New Stores ⑮

Chapter 2038: At the New Stores 15

Kaito and Eris sit at the seats prepared in the café area. The maid who accompanied Eris has a separate seat arranged for her.

Regarding the maid who serves as Eris' bodyguard, she consistently maintains a stance of not joining in on her master Eris' conversations. Therefore, Kaito had requested Canalis to prepare a different seat for her, showing consideration for their situation.

And that can be considered the correct response. Her situation is unlike that of Lunamaria, whose master, Lilia, desires a casual friendship and has allowed her to join conversations almost on equal terms when Lilia isn't acting as the Head of the Albert Duchy.

She is a maid serving a marquisdom and cannot participate in the conversation between Eris and Kaito due to her position. Of course, she would respond if Kaito spoke to her, but those responses would be limited to necessary, formal replies. As a matter of course, it would be impossible for her to sit at the same table as Kaito and Eris unless Kaito, who holds the strongest authority, forced it. Thus, having a separate seat prepared is very helpful for the maid.

[......I see, it's truly wonderful, isn't it? Not only are conversations shielded from being overheard, but there’s also something resembling a Recognition Inhibition Barrier that prevents anyone from knowing who is seated at the surrounding tables. Those of high status might utilize this, and it’s a thoughtful consideration to avoid unnecessary disturbances.]

[That's exactly the idea of the shop's manager. In fact, once I found myself in a position to use it, I also found it quite convenient.]

[Indeed, many of those who visit Nifty probably know Kaito-sama, so Recognition Inhibition might be essential.]

And of course, as if it were a given...... Eris' fleeting hopes were shattered into pieces.

(W- W- W- What in the world are you handing me, Kaito-samaaaa!? Nobles place great importance on appearances! Nifty’s porcelain is incredibly famous, and being able to have a family crest on it would indeed be wonderful but...... Even though it’s a service that will start eventually, if our Hamilton Marquisdom already possesses it, it would look like we have special connections with Nifty, and if used with malicious intent, he do realize we could even boast about being close with Kaito-sama and exploit his influence, right!!!? No, I wouldn’t do that though!!! He should be a bit more vigilant...... vigilant...... Ahh, no, I see now...... Even if someone tries to misuse it, Phantasmal King-sama would just erase them.)

The casually offered gift was an extraordinary item, and Eris' mind was now in a state of panic.

Well, just as Eris had thought, if she were to misuse that privilege to exploit Kaito, Alice...... or in the worst-case scenario, Eden would take action to eliminate the threat, so there was no real concern about it being misused.

(......But still...... When handing over something so incredible, I wish he would come with an attitude that matches the significance of the item. No, really, my heart can’t handle this...... Not like I can tell him off about this though!)

If Lilia had been present at that moment, she would have placed her hand on Eris' shoulder, a warm, understanding expression on her face.

<Afterword>

Serious-senpai : [You did it, Eris-chan! You'll gain some prestige! ......You alright there? Your stomach didn't get a hole in your stomach, did you?]