Gather Divine Coins and Gacha! - Chapter 285

 "Teresa, will you be attending the Merchant Guild meeting tomorrow as well?"

"That's the plan. I'd like to advance discussions with the Knights as well, but since everyone from the territory is gathered here, I think I'll prioritize this stay for now. …Is there something you need?"

Ignoring the dejected Eizen and the others, the two began their discussion.

"If it wouldn't be a bother, could Eizen accompany you? I think it would be a good learning experience for him..."

"Eizen, you say? ...We'll prioritize our current matters, and I won't be teaching him anything, but if that’s acceptable..."

"Yes, that's fine. Eizen, did you hear?"

"Y-yes. Teresa, I look forward to working with you."

Eizen, who had unexpectedly been assigned to accompany Teresa starting tomorrow, managed to respond despite his confusion.

The way the conversation progressed so quickly was reminiscent of Seriana... or perhaps Seriana is reminiscent of her?

Though I haven’t attended a Merchant Guild meeting before, I have been to a few Adventurers' Guild meetings. Even while discussing serious matters, conversations would often stray into unrelated topics. Generally, the highest-ranking participant takes on the role of organizing the meeting.

Of course, delegating this role is also common, but eventually, Eizen will likely take on such responsibilities, and learning from Teresa will be a valuable experience for him.

"Very well. Then you should also take a seat. Standing around for too long will make you seem out of place, you know?"

At last, Minea pointed to the seat beside her and encouraged him to sit.

Well... although it was only for about five minutes, it felt like being made to stand for an eternity. My clumsiness, as I tried to eat while sitting with food shoved into my mouth, was more noticeable, but from the perspective of the future lord, it was not an ideal sight.

Perhaps sensing this, Eizen took his seat with a relieved expression.

With Eizen now joining the previously empty break area, those who had been keeping their distance came over to greet him, creating quite a lively scene. I watched from the side, noticing that Eizen was attentively listening and trying to steer conversations while keeping in mind the points mentioned earlier.

Although his repertoire of topics was limited and keeping the conversation going with older women might be challenging, the fact that he was managing reasonably well indicated the high level of noble education he had received.

...I’d probably end up talking about the weather.

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"Is Teresa strict? Or is she lenient?"

While Eizen struggled to respond and made an effort, the two engaged in a discussion about educational methods.

It seems that the general noble education policy is to leave the teaching to private tutors, according to the count and countess.

By the way, Seriana brought Elena in herself, and as a result of her own methods, Elena turned out the way she did. Elena is highly capable but seems to be a sensible person... Could she be one of those prodigies or geniuses?

"I consider myself to be on the strict side. I was taught that education should be strict in the royal guard, and I try to approach the princess in the same manner."

"...I feel like I've been rather spoiled, though?"

What is this person talking about?

"With all due respect, I am by no means spoiling the princess."

Teresa immediately corrected her statement, but considering how she was feeding me earlier, it was not very convincing.

"Is that so? I don’t quite see it that way…"

Minea, who had been holding me on her lap, seemed to agree, but Teresa countered this as well.

"Currently, I serve as both a maid and an assistant, but the princess handles her work perfectly and does nothing to be reproached for in her private life. If anything, it’s only minor issues like having a small appetite and a bad waking-up routine... but these are not things worth scolding."

"…………⁉"

"Well, when you put it that way... she did help with household chores while exploring dungeons when she was here..."

Both Minea and I were surprised by Teresa's words. Teresa continued.

"The princess may have short working hours, but her results are unquestionable. Everyone, including Seriana and Liesel, acknowledges this."

Now that I think about it, my work wasn’t the administrative brainwork but more about direct action and muscle tasks. Although I enjoyed hunting and earning sacred coins and forgot about it, it was indeed a significant job.

...Could it be that I’m actually outstanding?

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