692 Ironware Shop Dinner Party ① - Reunion Greetings

By attending a masquerade party in Castle Town, I finally felt like I understood just a little bit about a mysterious figure named Fermes.

He was, as he probably said himself, a scholarly man of roots - so he seemed to be focusing on my existence.

I have been told by some astrologers that I may be a People Without Stars. To Arishna, the guest of Genos, to the members of Similar's companion, Lilanos of Gamray, and all those humans, each in a different place, were to make the same decision. At least for a human being who studied astrology in the east, I guess I'm the one with no stars.

But also, I haven't really figured out what the Starless People are like. Because I could not find so much significance in knowing who it is.

Or - maybe my very existence is who The Starless People are?

That is, "human beings who have been flown from different worlds".

Of course I don't know what the truth is. That was just one reasoning, guided by the content of "White Sage Misha," once sung by the bard Niya.

If there used to be a large number of people, just like me, who were flown from another world, then that is certainly an amazing story.

But I couldn't find the means or the reason to step into the story.

I can't believe we're flying humans into different worlds. That just seems like God's move anymore. By what means was it done, or what meaning does it exist, or something like that seem not to be within the realm of intelligence?

That's why I decided not to let that bother my mind, but to live forward.

In my former hometown, I made irrevocable mistakes. He lost his life in reckless acts, and he was the feather that grieved his precious family and childhood.

I want to live hard without having to make that kind of mistake again. For me, that thought was everything.

But, well, I don't know how Fermes feels about my presence.

In short, I suppose he believed my explanation - that he had been flown out of a completely different world than here - and was therefore inspired by great surprises and academic interest. If you say so, maybe it's as comfortable as you've seen aliens, snowmen and nessies.

So if he thinks you have to protect me, you're lucky.

Should I be wary that the thought goes too far and wants my presence to be mine - etc.? Ey-fa, he's looking at me with a huge "seemingly wanting eye".

Even the people in my hometown would lose me if they actually captured aliens, snowmen and nessies. I hope to know who that is. Not really, I might stumble off the road. My vigilance towards Fermes was something like that.

"I see. Is that why he was sheltering Asta?"

Later, when he reported to Camua-Josh, who visited the stall, what had happened at the masquerade, he was laughing as if the point had been made.

"Then surely Tsujitsu seems to fit. If he's gay, I don't know why he's been sheltering Asta before he met her."

"... Um, I hope you refrain from joking like that"

Concerned about the ears of the people around me, I let them say so.

Camua-Josh laughs at the garlic.

"But, well, now you're neat. He's trying to protect Asta's position based on personal favors and curiosities. If it's originally a fair temper, and it's even a favor, it's a rock, isn't it?

"Right. But I also wonder if it would be dangerous if that favor went too far."

"Hmm? Is he worried, for example, that he's going to be looking to make Asta my thing or something?... but he is nothing but a diplomat, and besides, His Majesty the King of the King's Capital is shunned from such a gracious tale. No matter how Fermes twists his head, I don't think he's going to be able to figure out how to take Asta away to the king's capital."

That being said, Camua-Josh switched his smile to something warm.

"Besides, there's no way the people by the woods or the Marquis Genos would allow such an illegal imitation. As always, Asta needs to live clean and right as a forest people."

"Yeah, of course I'm going to.... By the way, did Camus know something called" People Without Stars "?

"Yeah, well, about the name. The one with no stars in this world, the mysterious Gentile, right? But I didn't have a star reading rationale in the first place, so even if they told me I wouldn't have a star in this world, I wouldn't pin one."

Camua-Josh was only slight.

Well, it's a more thankless story than being weirdly seriously hit.

"If you feel anything suspicious about Fermes' words and behavior, you can talk to Marquis Genos and Donda-Lou and others. Of course, you've already spoken to Donda-Lou and the others, haven't you?

"Yeah. The day after the ball, I reported exactly"

Donda-Lou had said to me that he had "accepted" in a way full of the force as usual.

"In short, he has a strong interest in what you're talking about. That's why I was looking at you with such a luscious eye."

"... Donda-Lou also made that impression on Fermes"

"Hmm? Are you going to pull it out that you didn't realize yourself?

I'm ashamed to say, I didn't realize I had so many eyes on myself alone. I was just wondering if you would be interested in me, too, in the treatment of the people by the woods and the people of the sanctuary in the same line.

"Whatever it is, you are a recognized member of the family by the woods. Whoever they are, they won't let their compatriots by the woods imitate them strangely. … so that you don't rub things with him, too, at best."

"Yes, thank you, Donda-Lou"

The backdrop to Fermes is like that.

At the moment, Fermes only revealed a strong interest in me. After the masquerade, I was never called to Castle Town for the time being, and I was able to have the most peaceful days.

However, my serene routine is always quite lively. Even after the masquerade, the black moon of the year passed so flashly.

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"Yo, you kept me waiting, Asta."

A cheerful voice is thrown at us waiting behind Kimmus's Tail Pavilion. The Lord of the voice was Rudd-Lou, and instead he also stood Ai-Fa, who held Fafa's reins.

"Even so, it's supposed to be a carving limit as promised. Is the stall business over early?

"Yeah. The sales have been going well lately. It's not uncommon to sell out sooner than time."

"Hmm. That's a good story."

Rud-Lew is a good at putting his hands together behind his head, showing more white teeth. Neither does Rud-Lew think that he has grown up a lot more than he did when he first looked at him, but his innocence alone never faded.

"Well, let's just get going. Which luggage truck will Rimi be in?

"Limi, I'd love to be with Ai-Fa!

After finishing the stall business, six Kamadoku numbers remained on the spot. I, Limi-Luu, Tul-din, Yun-Sudra, Malfira-Naham, and the Matua women, are quite elite. Today, he left for Castle Town with this member.

The other day, Granal, Deal's father, finally came to Genos. And it came to pass in Malstein through Polearths, that Kamadoku by the forest was allowed to be invited to the castle.

Deal has always wanted me to make dinner. Until we had a peaceful relationship with the people of the Wang capital - and that event, which had been shelved for a long time, was finally set to mark the day of realization.

Dial and the like are already about to attend a feast by the woods, so it seemed like there was no reason to stick to my cooking dinner or anything, but she hadn't given up at all. It is gratifying to hear that you want my dishes so strongly.

As for the day, the 17th of the Black Moon. Four days after the masquerade.

Although it was in the middle of a street business day that day, nothing is inconvenient these days as we can also entrust your work to the nearby ladies. We just left for Castle Town in two luggage cars.

When we arrive at the castle gate, the usual martial arts officers are waiting for us. Only the nobles of Genos can issue passes to the castle, so nominally, we are invited to Polearth. We switched to a 10-seater big Totos car and were forced to go to Castle Town using the usual procedure.

"Even so, because Luu's blood is a period of rest. Even if I hadn't bothered to get Ey-Fa to stick around, I could have gotten as many escort people out as I wanted, huh?

That's what Rudd-Lou said as he was rocked in the seat of the Totos car. Luu's blood was celebrating the harvest festival yesterday.

Me and Rimi-Lou get stuck, Ai-Fa looks back at Rud-Lou with a frivolous face.

"I was just hoping to give the hounds a break, so it doesn't matter. Besides, there are all the women who live in the vicinity of Fa except Limi-Lu, so it would be fitting for me to go out"

"Hmm? Isn't I-Fa just wanting to be with Asta?

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"Don't look at me like that. It's only natural that you want to be with your precious family, right?

There's no bad looks, and Rudd-Lou is laughing. I was blushing, but the women of Yun-Sudra and Matua were crawling through the windows and didn't notice this conversation.

"Speaking of which, I hear Dan-Rutim won in comparison to his powers this time. Rud-Lew was also chosen by eight brave men, wasn't he?

In order to change the subject, when I spoke that way, Rudd-Lou mumbled as if it were not funny.

"Dan-Rutim has been losing to my father lately, so I've been in the mood for it. I was going to help myself, but I didn't."

"Ah, Rudd-Lou played against Dan-Lutim, didn't he?"

"Oh. Me and my brother Dalm, Dan-Rutim hit me. But my father was going to deal with Brother Giza and Gazran-Rutim, so I guess he used a lot of power there."

But still, the finals were once again set to run in Donda-Lou and Dan-Lutim. It was supposed to be the first time Donda-Lou had missed a victory, not an undefeated one, since I came to the woodside.

"Those six are the brave ones, aren't they? I wonder what the other two look like?

"It's Sin-Lew and Gillan-Lillin. If Brother Ziza, Brother Dalm, and then Zida or something else challenged the last brave man, I wonder if Mida-Lou or Rau-Ray would have taken the form of losing. Zida, my father and Gillan-Lillin just beat me, and I couldn't stay until the last eight."

So instead of Giza-Lou and Dalm-Lou gaining the seat of the brave, Mida-Lou and Lau-Ray are going to fall.

But given the rash on the faces of the people who became brave, it also seems like something that can't be done. In short, I guess that means there are a lot of great hunters treading on Luu's bloodline.

"Thinking about it, Rudd-Lou is amazing. Since I've been by the woods, this is supposed to be my fourth power comparison, but I wonder if Rudd-Lou and Gazran-Rutim are the only ones who have been brave for the fourth time in a row."

"Hmm, is that right? I've never beaten my father, my brother Ziza, or Dan Rutim."

"But those three have been undefeated because of their injuries.... and did I say something extra?

When I looked back in a hurry, Ai-Fa responded quietly, "Don't bother." Regardless of the Donda-Lou wounded in the hunter's work, it was Ai-Fa who wounded Ziza-Lou even more than the power.

"Speaking of which, I've never done it with Ai-Fa, have I? You guys should come back to the harvest festival."

"That's a story that's already been ordained. If it's a human wedding or something, I'd like you to invite me back."

"At the wedding feast, you're no match for strength. That doesn't make any sense."

Rudd-Lou turned her sister's reddish hair into a mess. "What the heck," Limi-Lu grins.

"Anyway, if you stay beat by the same opponent, you can't be proud of yourself. Win as much as you can before your father or Dan-Rutim gets old and loses his power."

"Haha. For the time being, don't you think you'll be all right? Thanks to the hounds, hunters are less likely to have accidental injuries."

No matter how powerful the hunter is, he can get a hand wound in a giva hunting job. Even Ai-Fa's father and Lyada-Lou must not have been a viable strength. To the extent that even such hunters could not rest in peace, the work of hunting giva was harsh.

But as the number of hounds increases, reports are coming in from families everywhere that hunters are becoming less and less at stake. In retrospect, the benefits of the hounds were enormous.

"You're a hound.... Speaking of which, my sister Vina hasn't been well lately."

It seemed like the story had taken a leap, but you probably associated Schmiral with the hounds. I said, "Really? I let him try."

"Really? Asta sees Sister Vina on the third, right?... Well, I guess my sister Vina keeps people from noticing me, too."

"Yeah, sorry. I hadn't noticed. Vina-Lou, why aren't you well?

"Well, isn't that because the day is approaching when Schmiral is leaving Genos?

That is, of course, a well-known fact. Sooner or later, when Silver came to Genos, Schmiral would travel for about six months to fulfill the work of the Chamber of Commerce.

but it is about the second half of the month that the visit of "Silver" is scheduled, and it is yet another month after leaving Genos. I've always cared about my breakup with Schmiral, so I shouldn't have made a mistake about that day.

"I wish I could at least give you a wedding before then, because Schmiral hasn't even given Lilyn's Mr. yet. I mean, Sister Vina herself doesn't seem to be ready to give you a wedding yet."

"... even if they're family, they shouldn't pry about the other's wedding."

Rudd-Lou tongued badly as Ai-Fa glistened.

"Well, you just don't want people prying about you, do you? Don't worry, we won't talk about the other house."

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"But well, I-Fa and Asta live in the same house because of it, so I think we should just give them a wedding."

"From beside what I said, aren't you prying!

When Ai-Fa blushed and shouted, Yun-Sudra and the others looked back as if surprised.

"Duh, what's wrong, Ai-Fa? Is there a problem?

"... it doesn't matter. It made a scene, sorry."

With Rudd-Lou in sight, Ai-Fa discards him. Rimi-Lou pinched his nasty brother's cheek as he hoisted his cute brow with "Nor."

"You can't make fun of Ai-Fa, Rudd. I-Fa is shy!

"... Rimi-Lou, I can't stay."

"Eh heh," Limi-Rue closed one eye.

Ey-fa shrugs her head in disgust, as if she wanted to hide her red face.

Totos cars stopped while those smiling and embarrassing interactions took place.

Arrived at the hotel, familiar every time. It was a visit in a rather short span, as it was six months ago that I dedicated fish dishes to Fermes and others.

"Uh, I'm finally here! I've been waiting, guys!

Totos, if you want to get out of the car, Dial comes running over waiting for you at the entrance. I made him laugh "hey."

"Thank you for waiting. Am I behind on my promise deadline?

"Yeah, I don't think so. I've been waiting for you. I'm gonna feel like I've been here a long time."

From the beginning, Deal was a full smile. When you laugh, you're a pretty girl like an angel. Today was the usual boy-like outfit, but it was no different to its cuteness.

"Then I'll introduce you to your fathers. Will you follow me over here?

"Yeah, roger.... and Larvis, good job."

Larvis says, "Yes." He looked the same.

With such guidance from our subordinates, we set foot in the VIP hotel. About two Castle Town martial arts officers also followed, but I guess they're like spectators. I didn't try to disagree with Deal's words and actions.

So guided was a place like a relaxing hall.

Though I have taken many trips to this building, I always only have errands in certain places, so I don't know the full story. That place, where we first step in, seemed to be used like a hotel lounge.

"Dad, please wait! The cooks from the woods are here!

Two people, who were talking about the table in some way, lift their hips. They were both people of the south, and both looked just as stubborn.

"This is it. That's a lot of people. Your daughter has heard rumors."

One person praises one person with a polite waist that doesn't really suit the look. The people of the south are many people with a similar appearance, but their face was familiar.

"My name is Granal, and I am the father of Deal, and I am an iron furniture store. Uh, only you..."

"Yes. My name is Asta from the house of Fa, a forest folk. This must be the first time we have a proper greeting."

"Yeah," he nodded, and Granal was squinting at me. About a year ago, I guess you're pulling me out of my memory pocket, where I was supposed to play weird face-to-face in the same place.

Then Ai-Fa, who was holding back behind me, proceeded softly.

"I am the head of Fa's house, a man named Ai-Fa. Will you remember me?

"Hmm?" Granal whispered a shabby frown.

Seeing that look, Deal is laughing with pleasure.

"Look, I'm a woman hunter by the woods who came to help Asta during that dinner noise. I was wearing a shim outfit back then."

"Oh, I see... you're the one who threw away the martial artists who tried to strike a man named Polearth. I'm tying my hair today, so I can't see it."

"Uhm. At that time, I spoke numerous falsehoods, albeit to help Asta. Please forgive me."

"A lie?" Granal tilted his neck.

"Look, she's Sim's merchant daughter, she was faking her identity, wasn't she? It's none of our business, but the people by the woods are guilty of falsehood, so I guess you're apologizing for that."

Granal nods again, "I see", to Dial's explanation, which has completely become a Forestside circumstance.

"That's polite. That falsehood never caused us any loss, so don't worry about it."

"I'm here," he said, bowing his head small, then Ai-Fa withdrew.

After that, let me introduce you to Rudd-Lou with the other ladies. When that was done, now Granal introduced me to his company.

"This is my man, my name is Harias. I've been doing business in Genos with my daughter for the past year... and it seems like this is the first time I've seen you."

"Yes, thank you very much."

But Dial stayed in Genos with someone who hit the number two iron hardware stores. Such a story had been heard from the beginning, but it was the first time we met without a whole lot of deception.

Just like Granal, he's a southerly figure. Her hair and mustache are shabby, she is not very tall and has a slender physique of bone. The difference was about the point of having clear brown eyes against Granal with dark green eyes.

"I'll see you first.... but really, that's quite a lot of people. Come on, I've had enough of you."

"Yes, I'm the one in charge, but I've prepared so many people to make sure it's complete."

When I answered that way, Dial snorted "Humph".

"On the customer's side, you've got a lot of people. Um, were there ultimately three of us here and three more of you?

"Yeah. If there's no change, it should be."

Originally this story was to be attended by Polearth as a spectator. Furthermore, at Dial's request, even Refraia and Wellhide were invited.

"To the second son of the Earl of Dalaim, to the lord of the Earl of Turan, who is the young man of the Marquis of Banaam Itchy... it is indeed a rash of faces"

When Harias spoke with a sluggish face, Dial distracted his chest with something to be proud of.

"Banaam and I are going to do a lot of business in the future, and Leflaia was responsible for both her father and Asta. Well, Asta and Leflaia are perfectly reconciled, so I was hoping you and Dad could get along."

"... is there ever going to be another crazy noise?

and Granal turns a tough eye to Dial.

"Of course," Dial smiled.

"My father would be surprised if I saw Refraia right now. At least I won't throw plates in the middle of a meal anymore, so don't worry about anything."

Granal once stayed at Count Turan's residence, so he probably had a chance to see Refraia explode his eclampsia. It's Dial's hateful consideration of getting rid of such bad luck.

"Well, then, have a delicious dish! I'm looking forward to it!

Dropped off by a smiling Deal, we left the hall behind.

When was the last name that appeared to lead me, "Here you go"? First you have to clean yourself up in the bathroom.

"Wellhide, that's the name I heard somewhere. Was he a nobleman involved with us?

On that road, Rudd-Lou has asked as such.

I try to imitate as much dial as I did earlier and nod, "Of course."

"Wellhide is the head of Banaam's mission. Look, about ten years ago, you were the one whose father was harmed by the Sung family. Doesn't Rud-Lew ever look at you like that?

"Uh, is it noble that you might have thought of Sister Raina? Is that why you didn't bring the Raina sisters?

"No, it's not like that. Wellhide didn't come up with that much either."

Instead, Wellhide was in a position where Leeheim's actions were driven by outrage. He was quite angry that noble things should not be distracted from the other side of the road.

(I can't believe you're reuniting with Wellhide in this way. But I look forward to letting you say hello)

As head of trade, he's been visiting Genos for months. So it seems that only when did we get closer to Dial and the business story go on. Originally, Dial said, "During an important business meeting, I want to ask Asta to cook," so I guess the dinner party with my father decided to overlap with that.

Whatever it was, all I had to do was serve you the best dishes so you wouldn't crush Dial's face as far as I'm concerned.