Chapter 114

While stopping by the stalls that interested us, we arrived in Mari where the pageant venue was located .

Although, because of all the stops we made at the stalls that sold food that Amelia’s never tried befire and the time wasted by Ueno and Waki at the game stalls, we just barely made it in time for the pageant

We had actually planned on arriving much earlier .

…by the way, I saw it from above and thought this, but was Amelia’s stomach a black hole or something?

The food that Amelia had been carrying in both arms was absorbed by her without help from anyone else, and she bought so much food from the food stalls that the guys who were calling out to her ran away .

Kyousuke, who was standing next to her to protect her on my request, had a look on his face that seemed to have become somewhat stiff as well .

「Finally . 」

The crowd of people from when we were coming towards Mari had dispersed, and the visibility had improved .

There were only those who were participating in the pageant and their entourage here .

As the gate was small, I had thought that there would only be a few spectators here as well, but there weren’t any at all . Perhaps due to the lack of stalls in Mari .

Regardless, there were still quite a few people, but it was vacant enough to see Zeal-san who was walking in front .

「Nn, isn’t this nice . It’s a festival . Isn’t it an event where we can let loose and play?」

Amelia, who was enjoying herself the most, said this as she swallowed down the last bite of food that she had been holding .

I landed next to Amelia and released my『Stealth』 .

「In any case, let’s enter the pageant venue . We’re too eye-catching standing here . 」

Feeling the surprised gazes of the hero and his group when I suddenly appeared, I urged them towards the reception desk of the pageant .

Amelia wasn’t eating anything right now, so that beautiful face of hers did not change .

Because of that, the hopeless gazes of the women who seemed to be participating in the pageant, and the hot gazes of their male fans were now fixed on Amelia .

The person herself was accustomed to being observed, so she probably didn’t even notice it, but from my perspective as the person accompanying her, it was not something that I approved of .

「…by the way, who’s going to be in it?」

When I confirmed it just in case, Amelia, Hosoyama, Ueno, and the hero raised their hands .

「Isn’t this a rare chance? I thought that it seemed fun!」

「I was originally interested in being a model or something . 」

「The probability of winning the prize increases by three-fold . 」

Putting aside the spirited Ueno and Hosoyama who had model figures, what’s with Amelia who was just aiming for the prize .

Moreover, even if Ueno or Hosoyama won, she was confident that she would get the prize .

In passing, I glanced at the hero, and he rubbed his upper lip as if embarrassed .

「I, I am interested in it too! And, the male category is modest, but it seems that there is a prize, and if it’s food, I’ll give it to Amelia-san . 」

At those words, Amelia’s eyes started sparkling .

「Really!?」

「A, aah . 」

The hero gave a strained smile and was overwhelmed by Amelia’s gluttony as well .

It was our turn at the pageant’s reception desk .

「Now then, those who are participating, please sign your full name, and present any identification . Those who are accompanying them need to do so as well . 」

At the words of the female receptionist, everyone showed her their Adventurer Guild dog tag .

It was quick and easy .

…moreover, to just fill out one’s name and present one’s identification, the security was surprisingly relaxed?

The receptionist checked every single person, and when she saw Amelia’s dog tag, she stiffened .

「Ah, eh? Aah, um, please wait for a moment!」

Maa, that’s how it is when the elven princess came, huh .

As I saw the retreating figure of the flustered receptionist who went to bring her superiors, this thought had crossed my mind .

Within the beastmen territory, she was getting attention because of her beauty, but no one realized that she was the elven princess .

Originally, elves stayed within the Forest Continent, and they may not be well-known .

It seems that their names and occupations were well-known though .

「Th, thank you for waiting, Princess Amelia . 」

After a short time, a person who seemed to be the supervisor approached us while rubbing his hands .

He was smiling with difficulty, but his gaze was scrutinizing as he attempted to confirm that it was her .

「I’m terribly sorry, but would you happen to have any other identification that can confirm that you are the elven princess? Security is becoming tighter year by year, but more and more people are impersonating others using all kinds of means… . 」

In other words, it seems that he was suspicious of whether or not the Amelia before him was nothing but a foolish imposter assuming the identity of the elven princess .

Even though this was an event where they were competing based on one’s outward appearance, was it really necessary?

「Is there a point in doing that?」

Perhaps Kyousuke was thinking that as well . He tilted his head in confusion and looked at the man .

The man’s forehead was all sweaty as he gave a careless laugh .

「Ha, haa, it’s strange for us as well, but during the pageant, we call each and every contestant’s name, so if one’s name is well-known, then they would be paid more attention to . 」

It was difficult for the audience who look at the large number of people one by one, but it was probably difficult for the management to call the names as well .

「I see, will this do?」

What Amelia took out was, the envelope to a letter from the elven king that was addressed to Liam .

The sealing wax on the back had the crest of the elven king .

The moment he saw that, the man’s face changed and he bowed his head .

「I, I must sincerely apologize! Please enjoy yourself!」