The Main Heroine Likes the Extra

73 – Banquet①

After the conversation, a small banquet began.

A small banquet in the small banquet hall in the mansion where the family and guests of the two families gather to enjoy meals and drinks and chat.

Of course, by the guests, Iris-senpai and Leelu-san were staying at the mansion.

Both of them borrowed dresses from her mother and entered the banquet hall, briefly exchanged greetings and participated in the banquet.

Duke Grace was a bit surprised when she saw Leelu, but thanked her when she heard that she was an elf from another clan who helped us at the raid site.

If it hadn’t been for Mr. Leelu, she wouldn’t have known what was going on.

The banquet began in earnest, and they began to gather in groups of threes and fives to talk or eat.

Now I was alone.

In the case of Riel, who was with us, Karlena Grace wanted to talk for a while, so they both went out to the terrace.

They know each other, and since they’re the same duke’s daughter, there must be some accumulated stories.

I was on my way to the kitchen to fill up my hunger for a while, and found Mr. Leelu eating.

“The taste of northern cuisine is also quite good.”

“hahahaha, it’s mostly meat, so you might get tired of it.”

“It’s fine, I like meat.”

Mr. Leelu said that while diligently slicing the meat and bringing it to his mouth.

…In their previous lives, there was a preconceived notion that elves were vegetarian, but they enjoyed eating meat normally.

When they lived in the forest, they hunted and ate meat in the name of population control, and now that they have left the forest, they buy and eat normally.

I looked at the dishes on the table.

Most of them focus on meat and fish dishes.

You have to buy vegetables, vegetables, and grains from other territories, but few merchants come to the barren northern part to do business.

In the end, we had to buy it directly from the Count’s family, but since there was a limit to the amount, there wasn’t that much we could take after solving it among the locals.

Still, now that the names of the resources from the county are known, the number of merchants who want to trade has increased, and the situation seems to have improved.

Anyway, in the meantime, meat-based recipes have become the mainstream in the North, so the dishes are full of meat like this.

After eating some meat, on my way to get a drink, I heard the voices of Duke Grace and his father.

“Keuuu, this is very strong, but it tastes good.”

“This is the basic level of sake in the north, but once you get used to it, you won’t be satisfied with the taste of ordinary sake.”

It seems that a special guest has come, and has brought his secret drink.

His father had a hobby of collecting alcohol in his room.

In his father’s room, he saw several bottles of alcohol on the table.

Looking at the slightly reddish faces of both of them, they must be in the mood for alcohol.

“It’s a style that has recently become popular in our duchy.”

“Oh, it’s pretty, but it might be too thin to wear here.”

Mother and Duchess Grace were talking about the clothes the duchess had brought as a gift.

Befitting a territory with developed arts, the Duchy of Grace is one step ahead in design and interior.

My mother is also very interested in clothes, so she must be able to communicate very well.

“Brother.”

“Asta, are you enjoying the banquet? …What’s going on?”

Asta came over and called me.

When I looked at Asta, who seemed urgent, Asta pointed in one direction with a nod of his head.

Looking back at the place, I saw Kino caught by the Duke of Grace’s second daughter, Barniella Grace.

Vaniela was talking loudly and Kino was only listening to it, but she could tell as her brother.

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Kino guy, he’s now completely unconscious.

My younger sister, Kino, usually hides herself as a second grader, but in reality she is a very timid guy.

As long as the mask fell off, I’m saying that it’s the best with a bright and lively type like Vaniela.

“…Wouldn’t it be nice to help?”

“Yes, but why aren’t you helping?”

“I… I…”

Seeing the embarrassed Asta as her face turned red, she narrowed her eyes.

Yeah, I forgot about it for a while too.

“Ugh, how are you going to attend the academy next year?”

“…I have no face.”

Asta Wentos.

This guy goes around singing the song I want to date her girlfriend every time, but it’s a huge chore.

In particular, Barniella Grace, like her older sister, was quite beautiful.

For Asta to crash into that place alone, it would be like jumping into a pit of fire.

“I can’t. Let’s go together.”

“Your brother.”

I approached the place where Kino and Vaniela were.

As if Barney Ella, who was talking hard, found me, she opened her eyes slightly wide and smiled.

“Hello, Kyou.”

“Lady Vaniela, are you enjoying the banquet?”

Lady Vaniella, with her shoulder-length blonde hair, said with a bright smile.

“Yes, the food and drinks are delicious, and most of all, I’m so happy to have friends of the same age as me!”

“hahahaha, that’s more fortunate than anything else.”

As I learned earlier when we said hello, Vaniela Grace was the same age as my sisters.

She said that she too would be entering the academy next year, and she secretly wanted to show a closeness to Kino.

I put my hand on Kino’s shoulder and said.

“My sister is a bit of a talkative person, so it would be nice for her to pace herself a bit.”

“Oh, I was careless about that. I’m sorry, Miss Kino.”

“Ah… Yes…”

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Kino, slightly awake, lowered his head and said softly.

The mask of the 2nd bottle is dropped by her mother, and the lively Vaniella clings to it, leaving the Bloodwind Alukinon completely dead.

I wanted to graduate soon since I have to go to the academy next year, but I didn’t expect such a side effect.

While we were talking about that, I saw Riel and Lady Carlena coming in, who had gone out towards the terrace.

“Hmm, I wanted to talk more, but I’ll have to go soon. Let’s see…”

I grabbed Asta’s arm, who was hiding behind me, and pushed me forward.

“I said hello earlier, but this is Asta, my sister and Kino’s twin brother.”

“Huh? Tongue…Brother?!”

Looking at Asta, who was taken aback when she suddenly came forward, Lady Vaniela smiled.

“Now, properly escort Lady Vaniela, Asta.”

“Yes? Wait a minute? Brother!”

“Oh, please take care of me. Mr. Asta.”

I held out Asta to Vaniela, I said hello and left the place.

I saw Asta’s dazed expression, but I couldn’t help it.

This is all for you, Asta.

If you go to the academy, half of the students are girls, so it’s necessary to get used to girls your age here.

And as I heard earlier when we said hello, Lady Vaniela is Free.

…Since you sang so much about wanting a girlfriend, try doing it well.

A few minutes ago.

Riel, who was with Kyo Wentos, was invited by the daughter of Duke Carlena to come out on the terrace together.

A cool breeze was originally blowing on the terrace, but thanks to the magic cast by the countess for the banquet, a warm aura was circulating.

As the sun slowly went down, the scenery of the white snowfield dyed red was very nice.

“It’s a nice view, isn’t it?”

“I see.”

At Carlena’s words, Riel nodded her head and agreed.

Come to think of it, she didn’t think of seeing such a sunset on the terrace when she came to County of Wentos before.

“I love the scenery, never thought I’d see it again.”

“Really…?”

“Oh, that’s right. Congratulations on dating Kyou-san.”

“Yes…Yes…”

Riel’s face suddenly heats up at Carlena’s words.

“She was whooping… She was dubious when she saw her at the academy, but she was convinced when she saw it earlier.”

“Ah… Ah…”

In fact, even Ri El knew that it was inappropriate for her to be included in a place where she was supposed to greet members of her family.

She still wondered if she could do this even though she didn’t even promise her future with him.

However, it is true that she was a little anxious.

There was an existence called Carlena Grace, she was a duke’s daughter like herself, and her beautiful appearance made Riel a little uneasy.

And Riel’s mentality.

“Are you worried about me?”

“Yes?!”

Carlena Grace was already reading it.

Carlena Grace has been active in the social scene since she was young.

Maybe that’s why, the psychology of a woman like her could be clearly read just by looking at her face.

The face of Riel she saw, when she went out in social circles and when she talked to men, was similar to the face she had on the women around her.

Anxiety, jealousy, something like that.

“Well, in terms of whether or not I have a crush on Kyou-san, I tend to have a crush on him.”

“Yeah eh?!”

“It is not an exaggeration to say that she has financial resources and is in charge of the northern part of the family. She is the heir to a promising family. She has good abilities and her face is not bad.”

“Uh…You think that face is good-looking!?”

“Whoops.”

At Riel’s reaction, Carlena laughed as if she was having fun.

“But haven’t you forgotten one thing? I am the heir to the Duke of Grace.”

“Ah…”

“And he’s the heir to the Earl of Wentos. So you don’t have to be wary of me.”

Carlena’s words made Riel feel as if she had been beaten in the head.

I think so. Why was she so wary?

“Well, it’s just that I want to build a friendship for the future, I don’t have that intention.”

“That…That’s right.”

“So you don’t have to be so vigilant. Rather, I’d appreciate it if you could be friendly with me.”

Carlena said that and asked for a handshake with a smile.

Riel hesitated but held Carlena’s hand.

“Please take good care of me, Miss Riel.”

“I… I’ll take care of you too.”

While the two were shaking hands, Karlena smiled mischievously and said.

“Oh, but maybe Vaniela should be careful?”

“?!”