Chapter 170

170 . Sanction 2

(Narator’s POV)

The party organizer who was stunned, shouted at the servants .

“Hurry, she might be injured!” (party organizer)

The height difference between the window and the garden is rather high for a delicate noble lady to jump off . It would be still fine if she only sprained her legs, but if it went poorly, she might’ve fractured her bones .

If rumors spread that a foreign noble girl was seriously injured, it would not be tolerated . After such denunciation, it’s no wonder if all responsibility falls on him .

And, if the protest from her angry parents come via diplomatic route from the girl’s home country…

Just by looking the pale expression that [Count Wonrade and Viscount Efred] have, everyone will be also have the same pale expression .

Apparently, it didn’t seem to be very useful .

“Count…”

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“Countess…”

When they realized, the host couple were already surrounded by a lot of party guests .

“What does this mean… . Can you explain why is that the talk that I was about to receive the high-quality liquor which is the specialty of Viscount Yamano’s territory has been broken off?” (Guest A)

“She promised me to give me alcohol and exotic food on my birthday, but that has been canceled too? If you don’t give me a proper explanation of who’s to blame, I will not be convinced!!” (Guest B)

On the surface, the girl’s expression seemed to be kind . However, no one knew it was a smirk of to hide her anger . And, that the girl was pretty… angry .

Outside of the crowds that were surrounding the party organizer, Marquis Mitchell who has a relieved expression on his face was stroking his chest .

(…it was really fortunate that this is a party of another faction…) (Marquis Mitchell)

“Eh? Why does it suddenly …” (Secretary A)

Says the secretary of a certain mid-sized firm, stunned .

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“Well, the young lady who is the wholesaler of our products was fooled, trapped, and about to be presented to a strange group of people by a certain Count family . All transactions with that noble family and their relatives are prohibited, and the same were applied to the companies who are doing business them… In addition, this seems to be applied not only to wholesale but also to retail . It’s a matter of life and death if we were to be cut by the wholesaler who is our lifeline, so we have to follow her instruction you see, there’s no one who can blame us for it right?” (Rephilia)

“Wha…” (Secretary A)

A few days later, the royal capital was in turmoil .

And rumors have been flowing below the city surface where the general public has no idea .

Yes, it’s the underground information network among merchants and nobles .

[It seems that you can not trade with Rephilia Trade if you got involved there] .

[It seems that they refused a purchase contract for liquor and spices from a large store that had been delivering ingredient to that noble family]

[It seems that the exporter seems to be furious, so no matter how much you bow down to Rephilia Trade, it’s totally useless]

The count who hosted that party was at his wits’ end, he was criticized and blamed by all of his family members as well as the members of his faction .

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The king and the prince were busy removing all the culprits who set up coward lies and traps .

Marquis Mitchell and other nobles who have built friendly relation with Viscount Yamano, who has been missing since then, cannot hide their impatience .

And that Viscount Yamano, who is the main topic of the rumors, currently…

“Aah, I worked a bit too much, I think I’m going to relax for a while . Alright, let’s go to a hot spring trip with Colette-chan and Sabine-chan . Recently, my shoulders are getting stiff and hurt . Even though there’s not much weight hanging on my chest, ahahah… tte, shut up will you!!”

A self-masochistic retort .

…it seems that she’s quite tired…

(Mitsuha’s POV)

“so that’s how it is, right now we’re here, at the Arima Onsen!!” (Mitsuha)

“ “Ooh~” “ (the two lolis)

Colette-chan and Sabine-chan, who are in good mood, have been changed into yukatas .

It’s been a long time since the three of us have been together [Close contact 24/7] .

Hot spring trip, 2 nights at a minimum!!

You can’t relieve your fatigue if you’re arrived at the inn in the evening and went home the next moring .

You have to stay at least 2 nights in order to idling all day long and get into the hot springs many times .

That’s why 3 days 2 night .

…one day trip is actually enough because we came here by using Transfer . Well, don’t worry about such a small detail!

Anyway, let’s go to the bath!

“No diving, no swimming, no soap and no stomach on the floor!” (Mitsuha)

“ “I can’t swim in the first place!!” “ (the two lolis)

…oh, is that so?

Since it’s not Japan, I guess it wasn’t the world where everyone could swim…

“And now, Multi-course cuisine (Note: Kaiseki)!” (Mitsuha)

Although the readings are the same, but Kaiseki (Note: Multi-course dishes) and Kaiseki (Note: Tea-ceremony dishes) are different .

There are various other cuisine such as Honzen Cuisine and Buddhist Cuisine, but there is no problem if you at least know that [Buddhist Cuisine doesn’t use animal ingredient and the five forbidden pungent roots] . (Note: Onions, Garlic, Scallions, Chives and Leeks)

“ “Oooh!!” “ (the two lolis)

And Colette-chan and Sabine-chan makes an amazed voice over a variety of gorgeous dishes which seemed to take a lot of time to make .

No, it doesn’t mean that Western food doesn’t take much effort, but it is often difficult to understand Western food at a glance . There’s no way an amateur can tell that the consommé soup [has been simmered for 7 days] or that the stew and curry [has been cooked for dozens of hours] just by looking .

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French food and the likes are gorgeously arranged and they’re really delicious, but I wonder what to say, it’s like those are not surprising enough for Sabine-chan and Colette-chan compared to the unique appearance of the Japanese food .

Anyway, I spent 3 days and 2 nights at the Hot spring inn, and the family service (?) with Colette-chan and Sabine-chan ended safely . (Note: the (?) is in the raw)

Both of them bought plenty of souvenirs for their parents and friends in the maid girl squad .

And Transfer!

(Narator’s POV)

“…and that’s the overall conclusion” (the Subordinate)

“………”

In the office, the king listens to the reports from his subordinates with a grim face .

“So, Because Count Wonrade and Viscount Efred has been excluded, the Royal Palace will not get any goods from the Rephilia Trade or Viscount Yamano’s place?” (the King)

“Yes . Since nobles and great merchants all know that those names are the aliases of His Majesty and His Highness, those who related to royal palace, whether merchants or nobles, would also be excluded if Viscount Yamano or the Rephilia Trade knows that… And that’s the very reason why I can’t tell the people of the Rephilia Trade that that name is actually the alias of His Majesty…” (the Subordinate)

There’s no way someone can let that happen .

Even if everyone knows it, it’s just an [implicit understanding] at the very least, making a formal notice about it would only be a source of laughter .

And it is uncertain whether it would really work for the furious foreign girl…

Besides, the girl is not from this country, so she is not obliged to obey the king’s orders . She can just leave the country and start doing business in another country .

Spices, salt, sugar, fine ingredients, fine liquor, and… precious metals and gems .

This country will have to buy resale goods from there at a high price …

“It seems that resale outside the country is prohibited” (the Subordinate)

He was reluctant and dropped his shoulders upon hearing the additional report from his subordinate .

“…we have no other choice but to change the plan . Invite Viscount Yamano to the Royal Palace . The king gives permission to the foreign noble who carries their goods to our country for an audience, I will meet her as the King rather than Count Wonrade . Let’s tell her that [a relative of the royal family, Count Wonrade, who resembles the king, has left the royal capital for a while to go on a journey] . What do you think, this would be fine right!?” (the King)

The subordinate shook his head to the king, who thought it was a good idea .

“I do think that it’s much better than the previous plan . However, that is if we can solve the problem that [Viscount Yamano has been completely disappeared and we can’t get in touch with her at all, whether by visiting her store or via Marquis Mitchell]…” (the Subordinate)

“……” (the King)

It seems that there’s still a long way to go until the King can officially obtain the items from Viscount Yamano’s homeland .

Until then, he’ll have to enjoy the unofficially bought items that are several times the market price .

“Damn, just where did I go wrong…” (the King)