Gather Divine Coins and Gacha! - Chapter 283

 Last night, Eisen asked me to attend the luncheon that will be held the next day.

This luncheon seems to be held every year, after the rainy season in both spring and autumn.

Before the difficult winter travel season, those who can gather do so for a meeting. It is said they discuss preparations for the winter, strengthening internal security in anticipation of the noble academy's enrollment period, and so on.

Finally, the luncheon is held like a rally.

After graduating from the noble academy, Eisen will attend as the next lord, but during spring, he was still in the royal capital. Therefore, this is his first attendance, and according to the information about attendees that came in advance, this year many are coming with their spouses for some reason.

Even though it's within the territory, considering safety, it's rare for women—especially those from somewhat wealthy families—to go out of the town.

Upon investigation, it seems Seriana had informed the merchants coming in and out of the city that I would be staying here after the rainy season.

I thought it would have been better if Teresa had communicated this during the guild meeting, but since I am here as a guest of the lord's family, it probably wasn’t something I could just bypass and handle myself.

Of course, I couldn't ask to meet those staying here as guests, which left only expectations floating in the air.

It seems I am supposed to be with Teresa and Minea, and there is no specific need to do anything, so I agreed.

It’s probably quite difficult to understand, but… I think it’s Seriana’s way of assisting her younger brother.

Since I remained in the royal capital until summer to attend Seriana’s wedding after graduation, my ground consolidation has been slightly delayed.

If I miss this chance, the next one will be nearly six months away. So, if he can pull me out, who is said to only listen to Seriana in the Zerkis territory, it might raise his standing…

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“That’s not all.”

I conveyed this thought to Minea, who was holding me on her lap, but it seems there’s more to it.

“I wanted to see if Eisen could realize this on his own and whether he could bow his head to you.”

“…Isn’t that harsh?”

…It seems this was also a test for Eisen-kun.

“It’s not that harsh. He… might be a bit too obsessed with aristocracy? He had a fixation on status. It’s fine if he lives as an aristocrat, but that mindset is not suitable for becoming a lord.”

“Speaking of which, Seriana-sama used to visit places like the relief center, right?”

While she mostly stayed in the mansion due to security issues in Riana, she used to visit various places for consolation and such when she was in the city. That’s why residents would celebrate events like engagements and weddings with full enthusiasm.

Although she occasionally teased merchants, she wasn’t just a mean older sister as she appeared.

“Yes. While our daughter grew up with self-awareness without us doing anything… It’s better to correct it early, don’t you think? But it seems she learned well at the noble academy without our intervention.”

“...Indeed.”

Well, a lord with a sense of elitism probably isn’t good for commoners. It might be natural to be concerned about that.

…However, I think these people are a bit too strict with their grading. Their standard seems to be Seriana. It’s understandable if he tries to act differently from his older sister with such a standard set by someone only a year older.

Seriana attended the academy, so there was about a two-year gap, and that might have been beneficial.

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“Princess, I’ve brought the dishes.”

Teresa arrived with a plate of food. It was a good timing as the conversation had reached a pause, but was she waiting?

This event is technically a standing buffet, but there is a space in the corner of the hall where you can sit and rest. Minea and I, along with her attendant Gina and her servants, are stationed there.

There are also a few other noble-looking women around, but they seem to be observing me rather than approaching.

“Is that alright?”

I glanced at the food Teresa brought and asked Minea while eating what looked like a quiche.

I was told that just attending was enough, but since the opening remarks, I’ve been sitting here doing nothing. Teresa was by my side at first, and since Minea arrived, I’ve been sitting on her lap.

Occasionally, I get glances from others, but nothing significant seems to be happening.

It might not be my concern, but I’m growing increasingly anxious.

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