Gather Divine Coins and Gacha! - Chapter 42

 Ahh—

"Here."

Munch munch.

"Here’s some tea."

Gulp gulp.

......

"Here."

As soon as I swallowed, another piece of pie pierced on a fork was offered, so I obediently took it into my mouth.

After unexpectedly running into Seriana at the training grounds, the trial of the 【Scarlet Bee Needle】 was brought to a close.

Seriana went off somewhere with the old men, but since it was around lunchtime, I was taken to the academy’s cafeteria.

Maybe it was because I tried to run away at that moment, but now I’m restrained on Elena’s lap.

Since we’re inside the royal palace grounds, I guess I can’t just move around however I want, so it can’t be helped.

"Oh? Doesn’t it suit your taste?"

Elena asked, noticing that I was eating a little slower.

"No, it’s delicious."

It really is.

As expected from an academy attended by nobles, even I—who know the taste of Japan—think it’s tasty.

I think it’s some kind of berry fruit, but the sourness of the fruit, the sweetness of the cream, and the texture of the dough balance perfectly. It’s really delicious.

It also goes well with the tea.

However, for me, sweets like this are desserts. Sweet things with meals feel unfamiliar.

Come to think of it, I also didn’t like fruit sauces...

Still... this cafeteria is pretty spacious.

Looking around, the interior is quite elaborate.

What I’m eating now probably isn’t cheap either.

Besides us, only a few others are using it, but I wonder if it’s really okay for me to be here?

"Something wrong?"

"Am I even allowed to use this place?"

"Ah, yes... this place is also available for relatives of students. This seat is for the Müller family and their associates."

"Associates too, huh."

"Yes. It’s also used for exchanges with people from the territories who come to the capital or with allied families. Especially from next month, foreign students will also be joining, so it’ll become more lively."

"Hmm..."

I see...

I always imagined that schools—except universities—didn’t allow outsiders, but this world is different.

I was thinking it might be safest not to approach the menu too much when voices started coming closer from the door side.

"Hmm?"

"Sounds like the young ladies."

They’re sitting at the far seats, but the voices are loud enough to be heard here!

◇

Seriana sat beside me, and opposite us sat two of the old men who were with us at the training grounds.

I’m still on Elena’s lap.

Those old men seem pretty famous, judging by some students watching us from afar.

Are they going to talk in this situation?

"Sera, that’s Baron Yusef Raban, the Captain General of the Knights, and this is Vice-Baron Zeros Organ, the Captain of the Royal Guards. You’ve met them at the training grounds, right?"

"Yeah... they were the ones with the old men."

...I don’t know the organizational chart, but I guess they’re important people?

No, I mean not by rank, but by title.

With all the shady stuff I’ve got going on, I really don’t want to get too close to them...

"I was thinking of introducing you while you’re in the capital, but your grandfather was considerate and brought you here. That’s good."

Yeah... I can tell they don’t really mean that.

The old men’s eyes are darting around, probably sensing the same.

"You came to see the trial use of a Blessed Item whose effects aren’t fully understood yet through your grandfather’s personal connections, despite having no relation to the Müller family or the Zelkis territory, right? You should thank them."

They want me to say it, huh?

I look at the old men, but they’re avoiding my gaze...

I glance at Elena, and she nods, so it’s fine, right?

"Thank you."

Looking at Seriana, she’s smiling with a smug look.

"No, no, it’s a rare opportunity to witness this. I’ll definitely return the favor another time..."

"How wonderful. I look forward to what you’ll give us, Sera?"

I see, they want to keep this as a debt.

Considering the value of the 【Scarlet Bee Needle】, I bet they’ll try to gouge us.

Maybe the old men are in on it too?

"Sera, you can ask your grandfather directly for what you want. Decide what you want."

No way... grandpa.

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Sera・【Hideout】【Prayer】・【Floating Orb】【Shadow Sword】【Scarlet Bee Needle】・0 cards

Seriana・【Range Identification】・【】・9 cards

Elena・【】・【Green Fang】・0 cards

Alec・【】・【Red Sword】・1 card

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