Eris Dia Hamilton was an exceptionally talented woman, and above all her redeeming qualities, she possesses excellent adaptability. Although she was bewildered by the sudden approach and high praise from Satania this time, she was able to conclude the conversation without issue thanks to her experience in high society, the mannerisms she had acquired through her education as a lady, and the knowledge she had diligently accumulated through her studies.
(To think that I would be approached by the Lord Trading pany…… They're a pany closely tied to the Archlesia Empire and a major supporter of the Reformist faction. Considering the future, making a connection here is quite significant. That said, precisely because of their influence, I’ll need to carefully plan how to use this connection, consulting with Father as well. Though this was unexpected…… incidents like this have often happened when it es to Kaito-sama. There's no way to predict and prepare perfectly when it es to matters related to Kaito-sama, so I’ll have to accept that unexpected situations will arise and focus on taking the best possible actions……)
Moreover, though she often found herself suffering stomachaches thanks to Kaito, perhaps because of her natural resilience, she had a tendency to recover quickly…… remarkably quickly, in fact.
Sadly, however, this very resilience only served to attract further causes of her stomachaches.
After parting ways with Satania, Eris started walking once again, intending this time to head towards the place where the people from the Human Realm were gathered…… but at that moment, a cheerful voice reached her ears, causing her to stop in her tracks.
[Ah~~! It’s Eris-san!]
[Oof, i- if it isn't Tir-sama…… It’s been since we last met in Symphonia. It is an honor to see you again.]
[Yes! Tir is also happy to see you again~~!]
[Tir~~? And who might this person be?]
The one who appeared was Tirtania. Though Eris was startled by the sudden encounter, she quickly regained her posure and greeted her with a smile.
However, upon seeing Razelia, who was with Tirtania, Eris rapidly set her thoughts in motion.
(Who could this be? Judging by appearance, she’s a Fairy, and her magic power is immense. parable, even, to Tir-sama herself…… but a Fairy with such power?)
Razelia was, in fact, the first Fairy King, but since her reign had taken place over 10,000 years ago, and because she belonged to the Underworld King faction, which lacked distinct positions like Executives, few were aware of her existence.
Just as Rejnhardt hadn’t recognized Razelia during the Sacred Tree Festival, Eris too found herself unable to recall Razelia’s identity.
[Raz-sama, this is Eris-san, a friend of Kaitokun-san!]
[Aya!? So you’re a friend of Kaitokun-san! Nice to meet you~~ I’m Razelia, but please, just call me Raz.]
[Thank you for your courtesy, Raz-sama. I am Eris Dia Hamilton. Please, I would be honored if you would call me Eris as well.]
However, unlike Rejnhardt, who despite his experience as a Court Mage leaned closer to being an ordinary citizen, Eris, as a full-blooded noble, had access to far more information.
Observing Tirtania’s demeanor and hearing Razelia’s name, she began to formulate her deductions.
(Since Tir-sama is addressing Raz-sama with "sama", that would suggest Raz-sama holds a higher position than Tir-sama…… or at least one equal to hers, I would presume. As for the name Razelia, I feel like I’ve heard it somewhere before…… A- Ahh, that’s it! I’m fairly certain the manager of the Grand Fairy Farm is named Razelia-sama…… Most likely, Raz-sama belongs to the Underworld King's faction. The Underworld King's faction doesn’t act in an organized way, so aside from a few individuals, there isn’t much information available…… but I’m confident in this.)
Drawing on her extensive knowledge to deduce Razelia’s affiliation, Eris offered a gentle smile as she spoke.
[I apologize if I’m mistaken, but could you be the one who manages the Grand Fairy Farm under Underworld King-sama?]
[Yes! Raz grows lots and lots of vegetables!]
[I thought so. The rumors of the vegetables from the Grand Fairy Farm have even spread far and wide throughout the Human Realm. It is an honor to meet you.]
Now that she knew who her conversation partner was, Eris also understood how to steer the discussion, and she let out a quiet breath of relief in her heart.
Though Razelia was unquestionably someone of high status, her sociable personality, bined with the fact that Tirtania, whom Eris had already spoken with once before, was also present, made the conversation easier, and Eris began to feel a small measure of ease.
However, that small fort…… was promptly shattered into pieces.
[Raz~~ Ahh, you were with Tir-chan huh. I came to get you because one of the practice game machines opened up over there…… Arehh? And this child is……?]
[Ahyii…… U- U- Un…… Underworld King-sama……]
At the sight of the newly arrived Kuromueina, Eris felt a sharp pain, as though her stomach had been suddenly twisted tight.
~ ~ A Simple Summary ~ ~
Eris: (｀・ω・´) → (´；ω；｀)
Serious-senpai: [In place of Lilia, who's still relatively at peace in this party, she's the one getting her stomach thoroughly pummeled……]
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