1224 Arrival ② ~ face-to-face ~

After a while, we were finally taken to the cafeteria at Banarm Castle.

Reina-Lou, walking next to Ziza-Lou, looked down somewhat troubled. Was the woman who arrived during the ceremony just now really the opponent of Wellheid's wedding? I guess that doesn't bother you. It was hard to say that I didn't have any concerns myself.

(However, I have been told exactly how Wellhead felt at the time. If that's true, you shouldn't have to worry about anything.)

Reina-Lou was once obsessed with Count Satulas' Riheim family, and it was a trigger for unexpected disturbances. Listening to the commotion, Wellheide had a harsh attitude toward Riheim, saying that he was "a nobleman with no moderation" - and, moreover, he looked a little lonely.

Indeed, I think Wellhead was inspired by Reina = Lou. But he seems to have abandoned his thoughts without going beyond moderation, as Riheim did. I knew it was probably to avoid a sad ending like Laylis and Sphila-Zaza.

(That's why, as Sphila = Zaza said, it must have made me feel like having a wedding with another opponent because I completely blew off Reina = Luu... Otherwise, I wouldn't have bothered to nominate Reina = Luu)

When I thought about it that way, Ai-Fa, who was walking the streets, whispered, "Don't worry."

“I'm pretty sure I know what kind of person Wellheid is. If he's the same person as before, there's nothing strange about him."

When I answered, "Yeah, that's right," the guide's squire stopped.

Two guards armed with spears line the left and right sides of the large double-open doors. The first time they saw a hunter on the edge of the forest, they were shaking their shoulders, but only their faces remained expressionless.

A boy with a nickname tells him to come, and he opens the door with his own hand.

Your cafeteria was also illuminated by the light orange light.

"Oh, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Banam Castle." I'm really sorry I'm so late to say hello. ”

A nostalgic voice echoes through the stone room. It was the only person in Wellheid who would be reunited with Hikata for a long time.

Rather, it is a spacious cafeteria, but other than Wellheid, there are only servants and maids. However, the large table on which the cloths were hung was lined up with various utensils.

"It's my first time, Lord Asta." Also, Reina = Lew.... oh, Lord Kamua and Lord Zashma are here. It's an honor to invite you all to Banam Castle. ”

Wellhide who speaks like that was Wellhide as I know it.

You must be a little older than I am. She has dark hair, yellowish-white skin, and brown eyes that are rarely seen in Genos. I felt like I was still young when I first met him, but now I'm a fine prince. Somehow it had an atmosphere similar to that of Reyris, and while it looked extremely straightforward, its expression and voice were full of youthful enthusiasm.

“Thank you. It's been more than a year since I've been here. I'm glad that Lord Wellheid is healthy.”

Camouflage-Josh, dressed like us, responded, and Wellheid said, "Yes."

"I've been in a position to give instructions by staying in Banam lately, so I've hardly had the chance to set foot in the land of Genocide in the last year or so. However, your efforts are ringing high in the banner."

"Oh my God, did we make so much noise?"

"Yes. In the old days, the great sinner Siluel and the bandits of the [Typhoon Party] who fled from the land of hard labor were defeated, and even swords were exchanged with the Evil God sect?" I felt like I was bleeding just because I heard such a story. ”

In response, Wellhead turned his gaze to the huntsmen.

“And in this year's Blue Moon, we heard that Genos and the elite from the forestside had marched to the home of the Evil God Order. Did you all join your group?"

“The only people who would have joined us would have been the patriarch of Rutim and the eldest brother of Ravitz.”

Dali-Saudi replied with a gentle expression, and Wellheid narrowed his eyes nostalgically, “Oh.”

"Chief Dali-Sauthi, I'm sorry for the delay in greeting you." Are the other chieftains healthy too? "

"Hmm. Both Donda-Lou and Graf-Zaza are performing their work with unchanging strength. These are the two men who will be the next patriarchs of Luu and Zaza."

Ziza-Lew-sama, Georga-Zaza-sama-sama. We have verified your name on the roster. I am truly grateful to the people around the forest for their help in the battle to clear my father's mind. "

Ziza-Lou, who was gazed straight at Wellheid, nodded heavily, "Umu" with a smiling face at all times.

"I am truly grateful to you for joining hands with the people around my father's avenging forest." On behalf of Donda, my father, I would like you to convey my gratitude and blessings to the Patriarch. "

"Oh, my God, we didn't know anything about the truth until we were able to tell Lord Camus." It was only through your efforts that we were able to bomb the great sinners of the Earls of Turan and the Sun. ”

With the eyesight of the Ziza-Ruws, I'm sure that I've already discovered Welheid's personality in all these interactions. In my eyes, Wellhead was still a good young man in his own right.

Even though it is a well-formed nobleman, it also treats the people around the forest and the [Guardian] with courtesy. Although it was a perfectly familiar sight in Genos, even though it had been completely alienated for over a year, Wellheid had the same sincerity and affection.

"No matter how much we exchange words, we won't be exhausted... you must be tired, and we can't keep others waiting." I think it's time to start the welcome dinner, is that okay? ”

"Hmm. Are the others waiting somewhere else?"

“Yes, at Banam, the order of entry and seating is based on your position and identity. I'm sorry for the inconvenience, but can you follow Banam's practice here?”

Dalí-Sauthi responded that it was not necessary, and Wellheid taught him how to greet himself. We'll line up here, watch all the noblemen come in, and then we'll sit down for the last time.

“There's no need to get on your knees when you enter, but please keep your eyes down until everyone is seated and don't look at their faces.... I'm so sorry for all the hard work."

"You don't have to go that far." It is only natural that we should follow the example of Bananas in the land of Bananas. "

"But I'm the one who invited you all to Banam." Thank you very much for accepting such a troublesome request. ”

After saying that, Welheide turned her gaze back toward me and Reina-Lou.

"In particular, Lord Asta and Lord Reina-Lou have been summoned under the nomenclature... ah, is it you, Lord Tour-Din?"

"Yes, my name is Dinh's family, Tuul-Dinh."

Wellheid smiled with a more youthful look as Toole-Din stepped forward nervously.

“I'm sure you weren't very familiar with Lord Tour-Din, but the anecdote that you won first place at the tasting even reached Banam. There are many people in Bananas who like sweet treats, so I really wanted to help you.”

“I'm sorry,” Toole-Din hangs his head.

Wellheid nodded to you, then looked towards me and Reina-Lou again.

"Besides, it goes without saying that Asta-sama, who has been awarded the same honor, has recently taken on the task of cooking her own." At the dinner party a little while ago, it seemed that it was possible for Banam people to be present, but do you remember? ”

"Yes, I was sure Welheid would be present when I heard that the Banam mission would be invited to the Satulas' dinner party."

Reina-Ru replied in a somewhat worried manner, and Wellheid smiled reluctantly.

"By then, I had only been happy with Genos a few times a year." Your trade with Genos has stabilized, so you've lost the reason I'm in charge. It was a pity for me personally, but I can't help but lament that the trade has stabilized....... I secretly lived on in this banner that Lord Reina-Lou, who was Lord Asta's assistant, had made such a leap. "

"Ah, thank you," said Reina-Lou, bowing her head, as Ziza-Lou watched Welheide's condition. However, even though Reina-Lou exchanged words with her husband, she did not see any disturbance in Wellheid's honest and moderate attitude.

(After all, Wellheid didn't drag Reina = Lou into it. If your daughter was really with you at the wedding earlier, I'd like to reassure you sooner rather than later)

When I thought of it that way, Wellheid retreated with a gentle face.

"Well then, I'll let you go as well." If your maiden name signals you, please use your private language to watch others enter the room. Until then, feel free to talk to me. ”

Wellheid then disappeared beyond the door set on the side of the cafeteria.

After the door was closed, Georg = Zaza shrugged her shoulders.

“This is definitely a lot better format than Genos. I don't know if it's a feast, but I don't know if there are such troublesome practices at a mere dinner party."

"However, there is a tradition of standing and greeting the nobles when they meet in Genos. Unexpectedly, such a place may be more of a ritual than a feast."

That's what Dali-Sauthi said, and it was a story I remember having been invited to a number of meetings. More vivid than that - perhaps because of the heavy atmosphere and dimness of this castle. Marfila-Naham and Fei-Beim, who were not used to such places, and Lutim and Maham's ladies, seemed to be very distracted.

And it lasts for just a few minutes. Even if we are ready, is it possible that the nobility will not be rushed? Somehow, it was like being reminded that it was a practice centered on the nobility.

However, Rud-Lou and Rimi-Lou exchanged words with the same vigor, and Ravitz's eldest brother and others laughed at the situation as if they were interested. Even for people in the same forest, reactions differ depending on individual temperament and experience. Members such as Dalí = Souti, Ziza = Rou, and Gazlan = Rutim seemed to be whispering their sentiments to each other.

As for me, I was worried about Reina = Luu's mood, but I couldn't speak because I had a maiden name or a maid's ear. So, after studying Ei = Fa, I stood there quietly - a light bell rang from the back of the cafeteria.

"It's the entry of the noble people." Please be there to greet you. ”

All of our members have correctly opened their mouths at the crease.

In the meantime, the voices of the boy soprano echoed from his maiden name by the side door. The first to be told was the name of the entirely unfamiliar House of the Viscount and the two humans.

The two men in red dresses entered the room. One of them was a junior man who was serving as a guide when he entered the castle, and the other was a magnificent man with a somewhat plump figure. It was also supposed to be related to the mission you saw at the castle town dinner party.

(That's probably the first day Vulcus and I kept the chef together... I guess it's been about two years already.)

Genos and Banam officially exchanged trade, and a dinner party was held to welcome Banam's mission. Wellheid wanted me to show the mission the beauty of Giba's cuisine. Although this somewhat fat man was a lot of skepticism, in the end the impression was left that he was tonguing with satisfaction.

When your two names line up at the back of the cafeteria facing us, the clear voice of the maiden resounds again. The "Baron Ruamat's House" that was mentioned was the family of Wellheid and her daughter who held a wedding ceremony.

It was said that you should not look at the face, so I set my gaze at the height of the opponent's waist. Even so, I was able to grasp the approximate appearance with the peripheral vision.

The head of the Baron's family was a slender figure, and his companion was a slender, tall woman.

And the princess who would be the opponent of Wellhead's wedding - the woman with the name of Corfea - was even longer than her mother.

It is dressed in a clear olive-coloured outfit, and the whiteness of the skin stands out. Such a mistress, such a shy footstep.

If my eyes weren't a hole, this Korfia would be the mysterious woman who came to me earlier. Even without clearly checking her face, the shade of the costume she was looking at from the gap on her shoulder and her tall skinny body were clearly recognizable.

(After all, it was just as I guessed. Well, I didn't try to hide my face anymore just by wearing Veil over there, so I guess I didn't mean to hide it.)

While I was thinking like that, I was told to enter the House of Marquis Banam.

The head of the Marquis family and his companion. Wellheid, his mother and his brother, there were five of them. Since the main character was only Wellheid, it seemed that only the family and the principal couple were involved.

However, on this day before the wedding, there should be many guests from all over the country. Nevertheless, it seemed that the Marquis's chief figure had joined us for the dinner because the Marquis of Genos was the most highly-identified guest.

(Vermes said that the only Marquis houses in the neighborhood were Genos and Banham, and that he would never have invited a nobleman farther than Wellhead.)

And after that, the names of the men that came from Genos with them were told.

Knight-class Devias, six members of the Earls' family, Vermes, Jagal's royal Princess Del Share, and three members of the Marquis' family - the formats of Vermes and Princess Del Share would have been superior, but I'm sure that the position of the principal guest was respected here.

Anyway, the entrance ceremony was over.

Seated in turn from the people of the Marquis of Genos, who had last entered, was a maiden, with four large, rectangular tables for up to ten people, one side of which was filled by noble people.

(Couldn't you divide the seats between the nobility and the common people? Just because you're so tall doesn't mean you can make all the arrangements.)

And we also aim for a seat guided by the maiden.

Allocated to me and Ei = Fa was the table where the bride Corfea, her parents, the first-age man of the mission, and the two names of the Count of Dalaim sat, and they were both invited to Ziza = Lou and Reina = Lou.

(Depending on whether Reina = Lou and Cofia are on the same table)

I was able to see Corfea clearly on the spot.

A woman about my age with her wavy brown hair tightly tied up and her eyes down on a pinch-it was the same person who came during the refrain just now. The white face was thin and long, but it looked like a lady.

Although neither Coffier nor her parents were so gorgeous, coupled with the brightness of the candlestick, it did not seem that everyone was full of nobility.

“Now, we are going to start a welcome dinner. We hope you enjoy your meals and drinks.”

The owner of the Marquis of Banum, who was seated next to the table, declared so in a sarcastic tone. A fine man with a square face and a fine beard. He's probably over fifty years old. It seemed to me that it was appropriate in style and calm for its age and identity.

Besides, many people should have seen the hunters around the forest for the first time, but everyone maintains a calm attitude. Mora-Naham and Ravitz's eldest brother are quite strong faces, and even though Ji-Maam is a giant who can't beat the people of the north, he doesn't seem to have moved his heart. However, it might not be a sign of grandeur or great elegance, but rather a sign of a desire to protect the aristocratic smudge.

(Well, it would be nice to have you on the same table when you first met.)

When I thought like that, my maidservants and surnames started to serve meals.

The main dish is stewed caron milk. And the flesh, which is cut into squares, will surely be a caron. There are also vegetables like Nenon and Nanal, and they look like cream stews.

The side dishes are served with plenty of melted cheese on steamed vegetables. Besides that, there is also a pot filled with cheese, a transparent soup with a thick fatty membrane, and meat and vegetable stir-fry, which is perfectly arranged in terms of mass. And of course, the baked huwano was dark gray with bananas.

(It seems that there are only a limited number of ingredients.)

From a glance, I was able to check with Aria, Nenon, Nanar, and about the size of a barb. More than that, the presence of the flesh, the milk, and the cheese of the caron shall stand out because of the origin of the caron. In that sense, it might be similar to the dabbags I used to visit.

"Please also enjoy the people around the forest." It may be different from Genos' Giva cuisine, but I hope you like it. ”

And then, an elderly man smiles at us. It looks like this person was the host on this table.

"In the meantime, let me introduce you." That is the first son of the elderly Luu family on the edge of the forest, Ziza = Luu, and the second son next door, Reina = Luu. And to Asta, the best cook in Genos and the famous house of Fa, the patriarch of Fa, Ai Fa. ”

This name must have been checked on the roster. Moreover, that person smiled not only at me, but also at Reina = Lou.

"A long time ago, I greeted Lord Reina-Lou at the Satulas dinner party. The Gibba dishes that night were wonderful, too."

"... no, I'm afraid not."

"It is even more ancient to see Asta... but it was the first time I had ever tasted Giba cuisine, so I am extremely impressed." Since then, I've already clearly seen Asta-sama's genius. "

"Thank you for your kind words." We are honored to have you here in Banam. ”

First, the usual exchange of greetings. The people of the Baron's house were all secluded, but thanks to the elderly men and the Poly-Earths, the air was forming peacefully on the spot.

I've dug up my memories too, but I think you left the cookery for the dinner party with Lord Asta and Lord Vulcus that day.

In the words of Portiaas, the elderly man responds mildly to "the left."

"Lord Vulcus' cuisine was a mystery to Lord Asta's mighty Gibba. After dinner, there was a heated discussion about which dish was great, like a place for flavor matching.”

"Oh, I miss you. There was such an argument at the tasting by His Highness Dakarmas.”

"So Asta won first place, and Vulcus won second place." It is a pleasure to be reminded of how grand the feast of the day of departure was. And I'm very happy to invite Asta, who has so many arms, to Banam. "

"...... That's all for the consideration and dedication of Lord Wellheid."

and the head of the Baron's family spoke for the first time. It was an outrageous voice that was worthy of its gigantic physique. There was such a harsh expression on his face.

“It would have been a lot of trouble to invite ten cooks from far away in Genos. I am only impressed by your commitment to my daughter's wedding.”

"Yes, Lord Wellheid has been spreading the beauty of Giba's cuisine to Bananas." Everyone at the feast will be expecting it. ”

The elderly man was also gentle and gentle to the head of the Baron's family. Everyone in the baron's house seems to have a crushing temper. Mother and daughter Corfea still didn't want to look us in the eye.

I'm sure that Reina = Luu and the others are tantrumming to ask for their wishes earlier, but it's also difficult in front of their parents. While enjoying Karon's dishes, I've been watching Corfea for a while. Ei = Fa and Ziza = Luu also seemed to be secretly looking at the people of the Baron's house without, of course, trying to clap their mouths too much.

"We were very excited to be invited to Banam for the first time. We can't wait to celebrate the day after tomorrow.”

Merrim, Polar Earth's companion, also spoke with a clear smile.

Those twinkling eyes looked toward Coffia without evil thoughts.

"But I'm sure you won't be upset about the wedding." Please enjoy the peace of mind until the day of the wedding. "

“Thank you,” Corfea bows with her eyes down.

─ ─ As she raised her head, she looked around the forest with a very soft smile.

“I was looking forward to seeing Genos and the people around the forest....... I apologize for giving you a half-baked greeting without even mentioning you earlier."

"Hmm? What are you talking about?"

When the owner's father shouted out loud, Corfea turned to you with the same smile.

“Just now, when I left my seat, people from the forestside came to say hello to me while I was relaxed. However, I was disturbed by the majesty and beauty of the people around the forest...... I was rude without even mentioning my name."

“It's not polite to say hello in advance to just some people at a seat like this.”

A skinny mother looks at her daughter with a harsher eye than her father.

With a quiet smile, Corfea lowered her brow butt.

"I've really imitated the aristocrats." I could not hold back my curiosity because I had overheard Reina = Lou's famous name. "

"... not Asta, but Reina's?" ”Ziza-Lou retorted in a calm voice.

While facing you, Korfia nodded, "Yes."

"Of course, Asta-sama's reputation resounds in the banner, but the most recent time the missioners met was with Reina-Lou, so I carefully heard how great a cook Reina-Lou is and how beautiful a woman she is."

“No, I'm embarrassed. I'm the only one who listened to that kind of story.”

said the elderly man somewhat shyly.

“The Gibba dishes at the Satulas' dinner party were not so great. In addition, I knew many times that I shouldn't unpleasantly praise the appearance of the woman on the edge of the forest, but I heard that it would be permissible if it wasn't in front of me... If it offended Reina = Lew, I would apologize."

"No, no. I can't apologize for anything, but..."

Reina-Lou looked at Corfea with anxiety, but there was no change in your soft smile. And it was the father who sat next to him who opened his mouth.

"Anyway, I'm really sorry for the rudeness of my daughter interrupting me while I was in the mouth." On behalf of my plain daughter, I apologize to you. "

“No, I don't think there's anything to apologize for. However, at that time, it seemed that there was something unusual about Corfea, so it depended on whether it was included in our plan."

When Ziza-Lou answered, Korfia lowered her brow and bowed again.

"As I said earlier, I've become obsessed with the beauty of Master Reina = Lou." Before that, I was amazed by the beauty of Ai = Fa... everyone around the forest is really beautiful like a shining beauty. "

All in all, there is nothing suspicious about Kofia's behavior. It must be true that I marveled at the beauty of Ai-Fa and Reina-Ru.

So the important question was whether or not she knew that Wellheid was once inspired by Reina-Lou - and if so, how she took that fact.

(With my eyesight, I'm unlikely to be able to see into my heart like that. I wonder what Ei = Fa thinks)

Ei = Fa, who has been silent since the start of the meal, is just gazing quietly at the behavior of Corfea. And Ziza = Luu, who had thin eyes like a thread, could not know her heart any more.

"Whatever happens, I'm looking forward to the feast the day after tomorrow." The woodside will make your wedding even more glamorous with great food. ”

When Portia spoke with a bright voice, the elderly man smiled and replied, "Yes."

The Baron's family also revived their frivolous expression and resumed their meal. Not only Coffia, but her parents weren't the type to put their hearts at risk.

“By the way, how will the people around the forest spend tomorrow?”

Merrim asked me that question, and I answered as I crossed the border.

“Tomorrow morning, I'll start preparing banquet meals, and when I have time, I'll be touring the castle town.”

"Well, you've been working since the day before the feast." But I envy you for taking a tour of the castle town. "

“How do you plan to spend your time with Merrim?”

"Of course, I think we'll be greeting the bananas... but this is a large group, and it's annoying to get your hands dirty the day before the wedding, so it's not very clear."

"Ladies and gentlemen, you must be tired from a long journey." Please don't worry about this and enjoy your stay. ”

An elderly man answers without talent. It was that genius that made me feel a little breathless.

This person is big enough, and it doesn't even seem that well-formed - but it's starting to look different from what you saw at the Genos dinner party.

Or is it not a change in the person itself, but the sense of air brought about by the place?

Eating quietly in a dimly lit, lightly decorated, stone room can make you feel strange somewhere. Perhaps that was the sense of oppression unique to the ancient capital, which had a history of more than 500 years.

(Hmm. It doesn't feel bad at all... but it doesn't seem to be an atmosphere where you can speak comfortably to a nobleman you've never met before.)

Thinking like that, I've already looked towards Korfia.

Korfia was rinsing the soup dish with a silver spoon while secretly falling aside her eyes - she could not see any inner soul from her endlessly chaste face.