Chapter 143

143 . Weight gain because of the continuous party!

It is a party .

It’s only been a week since the last party, but the only thing I did in this country was gathering information and keeping the store counter .

The product store is finally open the other day, and customers are coming .

… Of course, nobles come to scout and evaluate my store, but they were mainly lower-class aristocrats, and not many has come .

It seems that the nobles do not go to the shops by themselves no matter what, usually it is the shop owners who goes to the mansions with the product they want to offer, then from there the noble select the items that piqued their interest .

In other words, going to a small shop in the city on their own is contradicting their own pride .

Among them, there were light-footed nobles who didn’t mind such things, but most of them were lower-class nobles .

Those people talked various things with me, and I gave them Japan made souvenirs that is [Not strange in this world, but quite rare] as present . Of course, they are different from the goods that are for sale . Because they gave priority to go on their own over their pride, I respected them for that .

Of course, there are no souvenirs for the vassals who came to scout instead of the Lord .

The vassals who realized that they didn’t get any, even though other nobles received one, put the face that implies [Eh? What about us?] . But I don’t care . It’s a thank-you gift to the nobles who visited this place on their own, so there’s nothing to give to the nobles who sent their vassals .

Just like that, this is just a lazy shop that only opens occasionally, selling small quantities of accessories, alcohol, silk products, sweets and other products that do not contribute to the country’s technological skills and productivity .

Of course, purchase for the purpose of stocking or resale is not allowed . This is just an antenna shop, not a shop for mass sales and profit… tte, that’s wrong! It’s not an antenna shop, it’s to cover up the fact why I don’t live in a luxury hotel even though I am alone!

Well, that’s why I arranged this store, but it’s usually closed . The store is not open today, too, because I need to attend a party for the first time since last week . Even if the party starts in the evening, women take time to prepare .

Then, the time for the party of a Count from Army Faction has come .

No, I prefer navy faction, but if I only associate with naval houses, it seems that Marquis Mitchell’s position will be worsen, I can’t help it . And of course Marquis Mitchell will be attending today’s party too .

The Army cannot come to our country unless the Navy carries them by ship . And for the ship here, it is impossible to carry so many soldiers on a very long voyage .

A small number of infantries far away from home, equipped with swords, spears, bows and arrows, and some muskets, is not a major threat . So I’m not very interested in the Army …

But, well, the government isn’t just driven by nobles from navy factions . Even taking the army in would not be a hindrance . … I have to make face for Marquis Mitchell .

… And there is one thing that I have trouble with . Recently, I’m attending a party every few days .

But I can’t afford to drink… If you are alone in the enemy territory, you can’t afford to get drunk… Of course, at least, I drink juices in between the conversations, the only thing left is to eat food .

My skirt is no longer fit, the hook can’t reach the eye… The dress too, somehow, it’s getting tight at the stomach area .

It’s bad! This is super bad!!

And why the chest area isn’t getting tight!! Aaaaaaaaaahh!!

Ha~a ha~a ha~a… (Panting SFX)

W-well, let’s leave it for now .

Today is the home ground of Marquis Mitchell, a party of army house . Let’s lift Marquis-sama’s face and spread his amiability .

…tte, huh? Some strange group are…

The party in this country, just like in our country, is [American style] party on earth . Rather than having a toast with everyone at the beginning like in a Japanese style, they do not start with a toast, but they start drinking as they arrive . So there are quite a few people who are a little late .

So, even if there is a noble who has arrived now, it is not strange at all, but… that group is a little too stand out .

Normally, only the head of the noble family would enter the party venue or accompanied by their wife or son at most . But that group is consisting the Family head and a 16 – 17 years old boy who appeared to be his son, as well as four or five person who are likely to be their attending knights .

Perhaps the knights are also noble, but all of them are quite young . Maybe they’re low-ranked or perhaps they’re outside the rank . Even so, the number of child guests today is a little bit low .

Ah, Of course, I’m different, I am a Viscount!!

Anyway, what’s even more unnatural is that the knight-like bunch are bringing their swords .

A dozen of guards are waiting in another room, and there are even more guards outside the mansion . Moreover, there are also private escorts who were brought by the guests in another room . Hence why, the nobles shouldn’t bring swords to the party venue . In small venues, swords can get in the way, and bringing weapons means [I don’t trust the party organizer], which is a rude act .

This means, the only one who can bring swords to the venue is [that] .

… these people, they’re DQN!!!

(Note: lol, DQN = delinquent)

Despite not having much ability, they like to act all tough . This trait can only be found in the likes of DQNs!

The other guests seemed somewhat trying to not be conscious of them but it’s so obvious that they’re keeping distances from them .

Right, it’s a typical thing that despite they’re being shunned by everyone they misunderstood that as [everyone is afraid of the mighty me] . There’s only one solution to this .

… avoid and ignore . Stay away from them .

If they approach, run away .

Yeah, there’s no other way than this . [A wise man keeps away from danger​] .

Well, it’s not as impressive as [a wise man] though .

… tte, they’re here!! They are approaching this way!

Okay, let’s escape to the food corner!

In this country, there’s a fundamental manner that says [don’t talk to anyone who has a dish of food], so no one will speak to me . Ignoring this manner is quite disrespectful, in which case you can just leave the spot with annoyed face .

Particularly, if a man does this to a woman, she can treat him as a commoner and allowed to pour her drink on him .

Umu, they can’t follow me to the food corner . Good grief…

After a while, when I put down the dish and talked to the other guests, the DQNs approaching me at full speed . In that case, I should leave this spot quickly and evacuate to another food corner before they got the chance to talk to me . Somehow, this has become like a game…

Or perhaps, am I being targeted?

Are they the fools who can’t read the air and hitting me directly without any care?

And why the organizer or marquis-sama doesn’t even try to stop them?

I’m sure that my evasive behavior is obvious enough to other guests, there is no one who want to help me?

Is everyone prefers avoiding the hassle over helping a maiden in distress?

Damn, I won’t trust today’s attendees anymore! That damned count, the talk about jewelry trade is rescinded!

While I feels irritated…

Unexpectedly, the DQNs approached me and made a pair of parent and child who were blocking their path to leave the food corner .

I was careless!

And the boy who appeared to be the son spoke to me .

“Miss Mitsuha, it’s a pity that you have no breast!” (MF)

“ “ “ “ “ “Wha…” “ “ “ “ “

The people in the venue were frozen to the words that were so loud .

… Of course, me too .