Chapter 2
※[Garden Party] has been split into two parts as it exceeded 8000 characters
Satou here . During my parents generation, it was apparently normal to hold a wedding in a wedding hall with extravagant full course meal .
I had a chance to attend a friend's wedding where we had a stand up buffet in a garden party after the ceremony in a wedding chapel was held . Maybe it can't be compared to an extravagant full course meal, but I remember very much enjoying the freedom to chat with both my friends and their relatives .
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"--Phew, finally got a breather . "
I'm finally done with greeting people .
Once we were done with the parade which came after the formation of private knights, we were invited to a huge garden separate from the ceremony venue, to be the main guests of honor of a garden party sponsored by the royal family .
I thought that a garden party would mean pleasant chats, sumptuous snacks, and a time to enjoy all kinds of games-- .
But I was given no time to enjoy any of that as I got swarmed by an awful amount of nobles trying to greet me .
"Ahaha, that's just how it is for the guests of honor . "
"I couldn't have managed it all if Mito didn't took over half of them, you really saved me there . "
The greeting probably would have continued until dark if Hikaru didn't take it upon herself to deal with half .
"Satou-san, Mito-san, would you like some fruit water . "
"Thank you, Zena-san . "
I drenched my throat with the fine grape water Zena-san brought us .
"Meat~?"
"We secured meat from the whole roast for Master's portion nodesuyo . "
"Thanks, you two . "
I had to suddenly deal with the nobles while I was enjoying the whole roast Oumi cow with Pochi and Tama earlier, hence the two secured some for me .
After patting Tama's and Pochi's head, I accepted the roasted meat on a plate .
The well done roasted meat is already delicious in itself, yet the salty-sweet sauce topping on it brings forth the meat's savoriness multiple folds . It's really good .
"Mushrooms, good . "
This time, Mia brought skewers of colorful mushrooms with her .
They look pretty poisonous but apparently they're all just normal mushrooms despite the colors .
"This is good, Mia . "
"Nn . "
Mia nodded satisfyingly .
When I handed over the plate to a nearby maid after I was done with the meal, someone called for me from behind .
"Congratulations for the formation of your private knights, Sa--Earl Pendragon-sama . "
As I turned around while thinking 'there's more?'--the daughter of Viscount Emlin, Rina Emlin, who had been working as a governor rep of Brighton City, and also a member of the private knights stood there .
She was still a kid when we first met, but now she looks more grown up than her age would suggest .
"For someone of my standing to be included in the glorious Bridal Knights--it's, um, the greatest honor!"
Looks like Miss Rina is feeling nervous, she's stuttering her words .
"What are you saying! It's all thanks to Rina-chi managing Brighton that Master could go around freely . Stop belittling yourself with 『Someone of my standing』 . "
Arisa who slyly hugged my arm chided Miss Rina .
"Nn, good girl . "
Mia took my other free arm .
When they're taking the same pose like this, Arisa's growth becomes evident . Arisa who was about the age of an upper grade elementary school student is now about middle school--or not quite, but she's gotten bigger for sure .
Pochi and Tama are gradually growing up as well, but their growth seems slower than ordinary beastkin, perhaps it's a side effect from having too much strength points from level ups .
Whoops, more importantly, I've gotta say my thanks to Miss Rina first-- .
"These two are right . It's thanks to Rina-san's effort that Brighton City is seeing better progress than I and Marquis Muno expected . "
"Oh not at all! I didn't do much! It's all thanks to everyone at Echigoya Firm and officials . "
"And they only come together so well due to the governor rep! Just take pride in your amazing work!"
Arisa whacked the sheepish Miss Rina's back like some encouraging Osaka-borne grandma .
Since Miss Rina asked for my opinion on the matter, "Is that really true?" with upward glances, I smiled and nodded back at her, "Quite so . "
Then Miss Rina smiled proudly with a tinge of red on her cheeks .
"Satou-sama, give us your praises too, see we're in our finest attires here . "
The pink haired Princess Menea came bringing along Elina and newbie-chan, lady Karina's escort maids with her .
This is the first I've seen Princess Menea in armor, it looks unexpectedly well on her .
There were many opinions about including her as a member, but after considering the fact that she's one of the few people who see eye to eye with Lady Karina, that she has a Gift of summoning magic worth to nurture, and that she's a royalty of Rumooku Kingdom where the Shadow Castle resides, her entry was decided .
Since the Shadow Castle seems like to be a place deeply connected to Demon God, there's a good chance I'm gonna pay it some visits in the future .
"Yes, it really suits you well . You too Elina and Totona, you look fantastic as well . "
"Thank you, Satou-sama . "
"Ehehe~, yer' making me blush . "
"T-thank you so much! I'm really happy!"
Each had their reaction when I praised them as requested .
Seeing that, all members of the golden and silver knights gathered here .
"Master, I too wish for your praise so I inform . "
"Masita, me too~"
"Masita . . . If you could give me as well . "
I praised the girls' gallantly cute figures in their armor one by one and enjoyed the garden party together .
Looks like the host knew about their preference, there were lots of meat and sweets dishes .
Most of the dishes Liza recommended me, "This is good", were good . Since this party is attended by nobles, it appears that they're not serving meat tough enough to feel like it'd break your teeth, which is Liza's favorite .
I stopped eating after having enough as to not get myself too full for other dishes, then I tried Chinese-style Yamu Cha Lulu recommended me, and sweets so sweet it felt like my teeth were melting recommended by Mia and Arisa .
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