The four of us went to the venue.
Halfway through, the elf guy brought by Jephthah-shi suddenly said he has some business to attend and parted from us, leaving only the three of us; Jephthah-shi, Shello-san and I.
Rebecca-san is temporarily away as she has another task to take care of.
I had initially thought that the elf guy served as Jephthah-shi’s escort but it appears that he was only brought here for the sake of the spirit’s contract.
“Jephthah-san. It might be strange to hear this from me but will it be fine not to bring along your escort?” [Ayase]
“No, in truth it would be better to bring him along, but he’s not really good at dealing with complicated match like this.” [Jephthah]
For such a reason….
However even though Jephthah-shi is one of the man from the three great merchants, he’s always having his own way (self-assertion). Since he didn’t know if the elf works as an escort or a spy, it might be unpleasant for him to bring him around.
Or could it be like what I have thought previously? This world’s safety and security might be really good.
“That aside Jirou-san, what will you be giving as a gift?” [Jephthah]
…..As I thought, I couldn’t really answer that.
My plan gradually grew, becoming a larger scale plan than I have initially expected. I was able to prepare it due to the cooperation given by Rebecca-san but it will be similar to the feeling of an adventure since I wasn’t sure how the other world people might feel about it.
“The gift is…….a secret. Well just look forward to it.” [Ayase]
“Hou, you seem to be quite confident in it……..Otherwise you wouldn’t have accepted this match but you’ve investigated the mayor, haven’t you? Didn’t you feel that it will not likely be that easy?” [Jephthah]
“Of course I had thought so but somehow I didn’t feel that I am going to lose for some reason. Of course I have confidence in the goods that I will be gifting.” [Ayase]
“……You didn’t feel that you will lose? Then I am anticipating it even more now in what the gift will be. Whether that obstinate mayor will be interested in it or not….I’m looking forward to it.” [Jephthah]
Was it a little provocative for saying that I didn’t feel that I was going to lose? That was what I thought but Jephthah-shi was smiling as if he was content with it.
However…..somehow I felt that this guy is showing no sign of losing this match either. Or are bonbons usually like this?
(TL: Bonbon is a slang usually used on a rich or well-bred bishounen. You can google it if you want to read the real definition x3)
Well, it’s too late to even do anything now. The die was cast!
(TL: The decision has been made and is irrevocable.)
The party’s venue is at the open space on the lawn in front of the mayor’s office. The tables placed here are somewhat even more luxurious than the ones at the food stalls but the party cuisines seemed to have already stir up little excitement causing a long line of people queuing up there. There are not only cuisines available but also drinks ranging from sake, juice, wine to a wide variety. Shello-san’s eyes brightened with interest instantly.
The orchestra band was playing an ethnic sounding music and the existing guest were already enjoying there in their own way.
“Jirou-san, that person is Erishe’s mayor, Milkpearl-san” [Jephthah]
I looked towards the direction that Jephthah-shi was pointing at.
The figure of a high-strung lady in clean white suit could be seen exchanging greetings with the guests. I see. She’s certainly a conscientious person. I suddenly recalled the Secretary of State from a certain large country…………
“I see. So what should I do about the gift, Jephthah-shi? Is there a timing to hand the gift to her?” [Ayase]
“Let’s see…. The party has just started so I’ll go greet her after a while. You can do it after that.” [Jephthah]
“I understand. Then I will need to make my own preparations here too.” [Ayase]
Well, there isn’t much to prepare already actually. As soon as Rebecca-san returns, I can begin anytime.
In the meantime, let’s indulge myself in the food with Shello-san!