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Chapter 576: 576

A party on the last day that only those with Gold-Rank invitations or higher could attend . It was being held on the roof of the Central Tower .

The rooftop seems to be larger than it was when I visited on the first day, perhaps due to the use of Spatial Magic, and even with the large number of participants, there was still plenty of space .

In addition, the wind does not blow in due to the wards set up in place, so it is quite comfortable .

The format was more like a stand-up party, with the Six Kings greeting each attendee first before moving on to free chatting . Kuro and the other members of the Six Kings, Shiro-san and the rulers of the Human Realm were seated at a higher level, where they would respond to the participants who talk to them .

……Well, it seemed like Chronois-san was the one interacting with the guests for Shiro-san……

Everyone seemed to be quite busy, including, Magnawell-san, who was unable to enter the venue and had only moved his face near the tower to participate . Lilia, who had come with me to the venue, was currently having a conversation with some people who looked like nobles .

Incidentally, as for me, it seems like Alice had taken care of it, so there aren’t too many people gathering around me, allowing me to relax and enjoy my meal .

[……Kuro and the others seem to be really busy . ]

[Mogu…… mogu…… Well, there usually are few opportunities to have a direct conversation with the Six Kings . The participants are all people with a certain reputation, so they’re keeping it in moderation but…… Even if that’s so, it would be inevitable that the organizers of the festival are busy . ]

[……And yet, here you are . What the heck are you doing here?]

Alice responded to my mutterings while eating large amounts of food . No, no, aren’t you one of those organizers? Why the heck are you eating here as if it was the most obvious thing in the world?

Ahh, I see, I guess this just like that time with the opening ceremony, where she left a clone to guard me while her real body is on the stage……

[Please don’t worry! The one here is the real bo———- Fugyaaahhh!?]

[Seriously, what the heck are you doing……]

[Well, I mean, Alice-chan isn’t really interested in that kind of thing…… so “I left it to Pandora to handle the greetings” . ]

[……That means, the one on stage now dressed as the Phantasmal King is Pandora-san?]

[Yes, she was occasionally acting as my stand-in . ]

Although it’s easy to forget because of her usual unusual words and actions, Pandora is the first one of Alice’s subordinates . When necessary, she sometimes dresses up as the Phantasmal King and acts as her stand-in .

I would tilt my head in question if you ask me if this is one of those necessary times though……

Well, Alice is just acting as usual in a way…… let’s just greet some of the people I know . As for greeting Kuro and the others, I’ll greet them after things over there have settled down a bit, and I’ll go look for my other acquaintances for the time being .

If it’s possible, I’d like to greet someone who seemed like I’d be able to calmly chat with……

[……Oya, if it isn’t Miyama Kaito-kun . For us to meet in a place like this…… Well, no, as a researcher, I’m someone who doesn’t rely on uncertain factors like fate…… No, pardon me . I didn’t mean to insult God of Fate-sama . It’s just that as someone who really lacks knowledge regarding this aspect, I can’t surmise the supernatural power of fate . Oh, I’m sorry, I digressed . What I’m saying is that, coincidence it may be, I’m glad to see you again . ]

[G- Good evening, Fors-san . ]

[Ahh, pardon me . I forgot to say the most important thing . Please don’t think I’m being impolite, I’m just a bit distracted . No, my apologies . Well then, once again, good evening . ]

The one who appeared with talking skills that was overwhelmingly jaunty…… was Fors-san, the Elven Elder and the companion of Neun-san, the First Hero .

Even at this luxurious party, she was still wearing her dark green robe, which was something I had expected she would wear .

[By the way, I don’t think lavish parties like these really aren’t my thing . You see, I’m basically a shy person, you know? However, my title has become so large that I have to deal with troublesome things like these parties . I also received invitations from the Six Kings…… through my connection with Laguna, but well, I would have preferred declining this party . ]

[H- Huhh……]

[Your face looked like you’re asking me why I’m here . You may have already guessed it, but as usual, Laguna pulled me along . And yet, there she was, sitting among the rulers’ seat, while I’m left here in a seat I don’t like . Good gracious, what a troublesome person she is . For someone like me, who is “shy and quiet”, this kind of event can be very painful . ]

[……Eh?]

[Unnn?]

This is strange . I thought I was hallucinating the last time I heard her saying this…… but I’m hearing words like shy and quiet again, words that don’t fit her at all .

Fors-san might think that she’s a taciturn person…… but I think she’s making a terrible misunderstanding .

[Oops, I guess I’m wasting my time by rambling on too long . I’ll just tell you my true purpose in talking to you . ]

[Your true purpose?]

[Yeah, you see, you helped me when I was lost, remember? I want to thank you for that . Of course, I understand that you have a noble heart that doesn’t want anything in return, but that doesn’t make me feel any better . You didn’t seem too interested in eyeball or insect cuisines, so I’ve been trying to figure out what to do…… when I remembered something great for that . Do you also like those “soba” food?]

[Soba? Y- Yes, I like them . ]

[That’s great then . I’m actually growing some buckwheat that you used for those soba at the request of Hikari…… Neun . It might sound like I’m just praising myself, but I think my buckwheats are pretty good . So, I thought of treating you to some of them later . If it’s possible, I’d like you to come visit Rigforeshia later . No, of course it would be logical for me, as the one who should be thanking you, to visit you, but as you know, I’m severely directionally challenged . To be honest, I’m not sure if I can even reach the Royal Capital . ]

Fors-san offered to serve me soba as thanks for showing her the way . Since I haven’t had soba for a while…… I’d like to eat some .

When I told her that I accept her proposal, a soft smile appeared on Fors-san’s lips .

Dear Mom, Dad————– How should I say this…… I feel bad that I’ve made Fors-san worry about such things, but to be honest, I’m looking forward to the soba . The only concern I have left would be————- if I would be overwhelmed by her talking skills .

Serious-senpai : [Where did the seriousness go? What about the last chapter?]

? ? ? : [The party will be about 2 more chapters, and then, there’ll be some daily life chapters in between……]

Serious-senpai : [Then the final arc filled with seriousness starts!]

? ? ? : [Nope, there’s still the start of a route for a certain character related to the final arc . Well, to put it simply…… it would be another lovefest . ]

Serious-senpai : [Whhyyyy!? Just skip to the seriousness!]