Chapter 59


SPEAR MASTER AND THE BLACK CAT CHAPTER 59


Fifty-Ninth Episode~ Dinner Party


“Oi, oi, did you bring a slave?”


“Even if you partic.i.p.ated in the subjugation, bringing as slave to a place like this…”


“Lower than beasts, s.h.i.+tty slaves…”


“-Untouchables, this is why I have adventurers . ”


“Really . To give a seat to a slave . ”


The female magic user slave master ignores the conversation of the distant n.o.bles . Her long brown hair flutters behind her as she walks around the circle . She appears dignified .


Her face has an air of propriety . Her etiquette isn’t bad, I eat while walking around the crowd .


The magic user woman’s eyes have black makeup around them . Her eyes are chestnut brown .


Her cheeks are tinged red, bringing out the pink tones of her skin .


She resembles a famous j.a.panese model . Her clothing is a brown magician’s robe .


While I watch her, behind her is a pair of short people .


The children who unleashed the showy ice magic during the subjugation .


The S rank twins 【Ice Mausoleum of Blue Waters】 .


They look like children…


Both of them have thin white hair resembling a Buddhist monk .


There is a spiral design stretching from their necks to their heads and appears to extend to their scalps .


They look like sand art, each of the small lines contains mana .


Strange . Notably, their green eyes seem devoid of humanity .


Following the mysterious twins, Cecily and an ikemen from the griffon unit show up .


Their green uniforms have stiff collars .


They also have shoulder straps and aiguillettes .


As expected, they are picturesque .


“It’s the heroine!”


“The hero of the Griffon corps . ”


“That’s the hero of the Dragon subjugation…”


“Cecily-sama . ”


“Kya, Cecily-sama!”


A group of people appears, surrounding Cecily .


Seeing this, an unpleasant expression is apparent on her face .


“I…that’s not…”


Cecily tries to say something, but the ball is already rolling .


Oh my, Cecily-sama . No need to be modest . ”


Due to the rumor of the “dragon subjugation” spreading, it can no longer be helped .


I felt sorry for her upon seeing this, but give priority to the delicious meal .


And then, Marquess Chardonnay finally appears .


Unlike Chardonnay’s hair style from before the subjugation, her hair is now in a vertical roll with pink ribbons to highlight the blond color .


Her clothing is clearly distinct from the other n.o.bles . Her dress is made from sheer snowy silk and accented with pink embroidery .


Now that Chardonnay has entered, everyone’s attention is on her .


Behind on the side of Chardonnay are the always macho white-haired old soldier and the maid-like beastwoman .


Chardonnay’s servants accompany her to Cecily .


My curiosity is peaked, do I approach the spectators .


“As expected of Cecily Fada.s.so of the Griffon Corps . Called the ‘Hero of the Dragon Subjugation,” are you jealous of the popularity?”


Everyone pays attention as the Marquess talks to Cecily with a smile .


The n.o.bles surrounding Cecily bow to the Marquess and take a distance from Cecily .


“Marquess, your Excellence…to what do I owe this honor?”


“Please don’t get angry, Cecily . Can it not be helped? Haven’t you only reported one since you returned? Besides, all the adventurers you wanted to invite are here, you were eager to meet that D rank adventurer, right? Ah, they should have been promoted to C rank now . ”


N? Isn’t that me?


“I see . Excuse, but thank for taking care of my personal request . ”


“Fufu, it’s fine . Considering our past relations.h.i.+p, let’s dispense with the pleasantries today and talk like we did in the past . ”


The Marquess says with a beautiful smile .


“Ha, however, this an an official celebratory dinner and awarding ceremony . ”


“It’s fine . It really is fine after the success of the Dragon subjugation . You’re safe too . But, you not receiving a reward is troubling me…”


In response to the Marquess’ words, Cecily has an unpleasant expression .


“You Excellence . I…”


“Fufu, Cecily, raise your head . Let’s forget about the ‘obedience’ for now and enjoy ourselves . ”


“Yes, thank you . Ah…”


N?


Then, I make eye contact with the smiling Cecily .


“-Chardonnay-sama, we’ll talk again . Then-”


Cecily abandons the Marquess and runs towards me .


Ooooi, it that okay?


Tsukkomiing in my heart, I swallow the meat in my mouth .


-I wanted to meet you . You name is Shuya Kagari? Now, I can finally apologize…”


I’ll be darned, she’s apologizing all of a sudden .


“Eh, yeah . I’m Shuya . No, no, don’t worry about it . I got my reward from the guild . ”


“Is, is that so . Still…”


She seems to be depressed by the fame .


She is prideful and straightforward …


Even if you accept it, I don’t mind .


Ma, ‘I killed the Evil Dragon King . Hahaha . ’ in an ostentatious way .


Since she didn’t say it like that, I have a good impression of her .


Besides .


No matter what I say, this “beautiful woman” won’t accept any of the evil dragon king’s materials are a reward .


This soldier-san is way too cool .


I also don’t think it’s any of your business…


I feel like lightening the burden on her heart .


“…It’s fine . I will understand it if it is the strong, beautiful griffon commander who is adored by the people . And I said earlier, I got enough rewards, I can eat delicious food today too, so please don’t mind it . ”


I tried to paraphrase to the person in front of me, but it can’t be helped if an unrefined adventurer does it .


Ma, I expressed myself as politely a possible, but will it be okay?


“…I see . You saying so helps me . But, saying I’m beautiful…”


Cecily seems unused to being praised, causing her cheeks to redden .


“-Some nerve, making advances on Captain?”


Nuo?


The ikemen suddenly interrupts, complaining .


“Sheridan, stop . ”


Cecily tries to stop him, but ikemen-san still steps in .


This ikemen, he is the one who duel wielded and severed Daedalus’ neck . He resembles the actor from fight club .


“…I was only frank about my impression of her?”


With a flat face I return to speaking informally . However I am more concerned about the gaze of Chardonnay who is behind the young man from the griffon corps .


The Marquess is staring at me .


Moreover, as soon as we make eye contact, Chardonnay’s eyes widen, and her mouth opens .


A shocked expression is evident .


Chardonnay speaks to the white haired old man waiting behind her, then to the beastwoman maid, she turns to whisper to her .


Judging by this reaction, it would be that she has recognized me?


Leaving out the matter of 【Fad.y.k.e】, was I just called an ordinary adventurer…


The old soldier listens to Chardonnay, he lowers his head, the swishes his mantle as he moves to follow and protect her .


Plus, the old soldier’s eyes are sharp . He is openly glaring at me .


The Marquess’ beastwoman maid-servant is glaring at me too, her arms are held up in a fighting pose .


I pay no attention to the ikemen going on about his pet theory .


It’s unfortunate for him, but I chimed in properly and answered


For a while now, I haven’t looked away from the Marquess .


With the two people following her, Chardonnay walks to the center of the room .


“-Chardonnay-sama . ”


There, the master of ceremony and the uniformed servants greet Chardonnay .


In a few words, the conversation is repeated to the servants .


After the servant leaves with a message, Chardonnay pulls herself together, relaxes her guard towards me, and turns to the surroundings with a smile .


Taking a step forward .


Then, cymbals sound and everyone’s attention is focused on Chardonnay .


Chardonnay begins to talk .


“-Everyone Thank you all for gathering for today’s dinner party . This time we a celebrating the success of the Evil Dragon King subjugation . The Blue Iron Knight, all of the Griffon corps and adventurers, you all worked hard-”


Chardonnay lowers her head lightly .


The violin begins to play .


“As a token of appreciation, also as an apology for the reward, this is a reward for the adventurer clans attending here . As proof of your contributions in the Evil Dragon King subjugation, I would like to present a ring made with the material of the Evil Dragon King and a single white gold coin . And then, because a special reward was prepared for our hero of the Griffon corps, Cecily, don’t miss it later…fufu . Then, after this, don’t restrain yourself and enjoy your meal . ”


Finished with her short speech, Chardonnay attendants in various places lower their heads, and music begins to play when she claps her hands .


Those attending the party give a standing ovation .


The ikemen who has been speaking harshly respond to the Marquess’ words as well and begin to clap .


Music flowing with a profound and quiet elegance starts to play, signaling the start of the real party


Chardonnay is observing the conduct of the surrounding n.o.bles .


And, she looks at me again .


Our eyes meet .


The corners of Chardonnay’s lips lift, and she laughs, and covering her mouth with a white fan she says something to the old soldier .


The old soldier nods and lowers his head, making eye contact with Marquess Chardonnay, he nods once more .


The old soldier separates from the Marques and approaches me .


On the other hand, Marquess Chardonnay’s beastwoman maid-servant disappears into a back room .


For a moment, I become anxious…


That moment the ikemen of the Griffon Corps steps in front of me .


“-Oi, did you hear me?”


“Ah, aah, be done with it . I didn’t hear you . ”


“Oh, really?”


The Griffon Corps youth becomes angry and drops the gla.s.s in his hands, breaking it .


However- I ignore him .


I’m not that worried about this man, my focus is entirely on Chardonnay now .


“Kora, Sheridan . You’re troubling Shuya . ”


Cecily calls the man by his name and scolds him .


She makes him pick up the broken gla.s.s on the floor .


Without minding such a thing, I continue enjoying the food on my plate .


After Chardonnay’s old soldier sees the conflict is settled, he approaches .


The old soldier in white armor stands out .


The soldier jii-san is honest, he speaks after bowing to me .


“You are Shuya Kagari, the adventurer who just advanced to C rank? That Spearman?”


The way he says that has an implication .


Everything has already been discovered, so I admit it .


I speak after swallowing the last of the meat .


“That’s right . ”


“Her Excellency is calling . Please follow me . ”


After all, I’ve been requested .


With this development, it must be about Fad.y.k.e…


d.a.m.n it .


“…Another room?”


“Hai . ”


Is it a trap? I should be cautious .


“I understand . ”


I’m worried, but I get over it .


I don’t know what the Marquess is planning .


I am led by the old soldier from the hall into another room .


I am guided to a big square room .


There is something like a big circular fireplace in the center .


Instead of coals, there are bluish-purple rectangular crystals .


Pale violet flames dance in the furnace, illuminating the room .


The shade has a strange sense of modesty .


And, the pervasive scent of flowers and honey makes me feel refreshed .


My nose is filled with the smell .


While I’m enjoying the smell, Chardonnay appears with the self-possessed atmosphere of a Marquess .


However, next to her in the Marquess’ beastwoman maid, glaring at me…


The white haired old soldier moves to take up his place to the rear of Chardonnay .


Then, Chardonnay begins to speak .


“You are the Spearman and the black cat who was at that place then, correct?”


I- then, remember my first encounter with Chardonnay .


Chardonnay’s expression now is beautiful and modest, when she looked at me before…her eyes were as if she were staring down at someone who was total garbage .


-I will not forget the expression of contempt this person gave me .


“…Now that, that time?”


I speak, forgetting about etiquette .


Impudent, I expose my feelings, feigning ignorance .


My heart is surprisingly delicate .


The insult from so long ago has caused me to bear a grudge .


Also, this is a private room .


Even if I take a firm stand, there is no else here aside from the Marquess .


Seeing how I speak to the Marquess, the beastwoman maid’s face twitches .


She can’t seem to stand my rude manner .


The beastwoman maid gathers mana in her feet .


-Hee, you’re going to attack?


On the ends of both her hands, the maid has claw-like weapons attached .


Actually, with a *kakin* sound the steel claws seemed to jump out from the cover on the back of her hands . (Basically, she’s Wolverine . )


-The beastwoman turns her claws to me kicks off the ground with a shout .


“Haidara . ”


Raises a strange shout, she extends each hand to deliver a punch with the claws extending from her knuckles, aiming for my chest .


The claw jab .


-I retreat backward .


I sway slightly back and forth, continuously dodging .


‘Kiki, stop . ”


Because of her subordinate’s action, Chardonnay shouts sternly .


“-Ha, however, this smell, this is definitely the right man . And, the way he treats ojo-sama is unacceptable . ”


The beastwoman maid is unwilling .


The claws are withdrawn, and she retreats .


The beastwoman retreats, and immediately the old soldier who guided me here moves .


Cautious of me, he advances .


He begins to speak after stretching out an arm in front of Marquess Chardonnay to protect her .


“-Kiki is correct . He is too impudent . What he said to your Excellency . Shuya, please answer seriously . ”


The old soldier throws reproachful words at me .


Being cautious, even though the one who was attacked despite being unarmed was me…


Ma, how should I answer? After all, it’s probably time .


“…You mean the ruins of the mansion outside 【Fad.y.k.e】?”


“As expected . ”


The beastwoman reacts quickly . She keeps glaring at me .


“-Kiki said something about ‘smell . ’ I’ve also understood ever since I saw him…is the report from your subordinate, Seme, not finished?”


Chardonnay turns to the beast woman and communicates with her eyes to not move .


After all, they remember me .


“Ha, excuse me, your Excellency . After the Evil Dragon King subjugation, I’ve been busy in 【Hector】…”


“Hun, Seme is the captain of the 【Counter Espionage】unit…it looks like we’re going to have to have a ‘talk’ again . ”


Chardonnay waves a thin arm, and the slender white feather fan whacks the old soldier’s guarding arm .


The captain of the 【Counter Espionage】 organization is called Seme? (TL: Seme means shark . )


“Ha, however…”


The white haired old soldier looks at me with an embarra.s.sed expression unbefitting his appearance .


It must be the Marquess’ cla.s.sified information .


“Good . Tell Shuya-san too . ”


They’re going to tell me?



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