06-17 Beauty and the Beast
The day after Jin registered in the Guild, the meeting of the nobles, golems, and Magi Craftsmen going to the golem party took place in Duke Blue’s mansion.
“Administrator of the Eastern District of Blue Land, Kuzuma.”
The two Earls first introduced themselves, then the golems and the Magi Craftsmen who built them.
When their names were said, Lotte and Jin took a step forwards and bowed.
His golem Owl’s whole body was gold-colored. It had a glamorous feminine body shape with a larger build than Lotte.
She was of the same golden color, but the helper golem Soleil Jin had made for Reiko in Hourai Island was a more matte golden compared to Owl in its gilded splendor. Lotte was matte bronze.
Jin came into such a conclusion in his mind. The Magi Craftsman called Bootes who built it had golden decorative sewings here and there on his clothes, making his tastes apparent.
Speaking of, Earl Guarana looked like nothing but a fat middle-aged man with brown hair and brown eyes.
Next,
Even though he was participating as a guest, Reinhardt’s Schwarz Ritter was introduced.
“Oh my, everyone, what wonderful craftsmanship.”
He looked to be around 50 years old. He had blond hair with some white mixed in, blue eyes, and a tough physique. He had grown a short moustache, and he looked rather majestic.
In response to his words, an over two meters tall, sturdily armored-looking golem appeared. At a glance its fighting strength could be judged to be high. On its back it was also carrying a gigantic sword.
The introduced Jade Nepheloi was a lanky man in the prime of his life. Nevertheless, his gray eyes were sharp, and he was looking at Jin and Lotte as if searching for something.
“Starting with the guest Reinhardt-dono’s Schwarz Ritter, displaying these in front of Egelia King won’t be disgraceful, one upon other they’re all excellent.”
“Since today is for introductions, from now on, shall we not use this occasion to have the participants mingle with each other?”
Just as he stated, afterwards the participants held a tea party to interacted with each other. Light meals and herbal tea was brought out.
Jade Nepheloi came over to Jin and said.
Jade was surprised by Jin’s reply,
“You understand the greatness of that golem?”
“Oh, hello there Reinhardt-dono. Your Schwarz Ritter is a magnificent creation. Particularly the movements are fluid and natural.”
Reinhardt took a stab at piquing his interest.
Generally, as a model for practically all golems’ movement systems, a veteran of that profession was asked to assist.
“No no, word has come to me of Schwarz Ritter’s strength. They say that in the previous mock battle, it singlehandedly crushed 20 opponents.”
“No, that was just because of the limitations of the mock battle’s rules…”
Jade and Reinhardt were deeply involved in their conversation, so Jin took advantage of the situation and quietly left the scene.
“Hmph, you’re Earl Kuzuma’s Magi Craftsman, Jin, was it?”
“Eh, I suppose. However, I only accepted a commission, i’m not his employee or anything.”
“Pshaw, as I thought. Making a plain golem like that meant the Magi Craftsman being plain too.”
“How about you work under Earl Guarana’s employ from now on? Then I’ll teach you lots of things.”
“I’ll think about it after this golem party is done with.”
“Haha, that’s right, because it’s very lucrative once you’re Earl Guarana’s employee, no one would turn that down.”,
While watching Bootes’ retreating figure, Jin thought that there sure are many kinds of Magi Craftsmen.
“Oh, Jin, this is where you were.”
But, before Jin could say anything,
Another person said so. Of course, it was Earl Guarana.
Reinhardt dealt with him smiling to the end.
As Elsa was from a viscount’s house, you could say that even though it would be the second one, marrying into an Earl’s house would be marrying up. Yet it was a little better than the concubine offer from last time.
“What are you saying, that kind of innocence is also irresistibly charming. When you go back, please give her my regards.”
Even he seemed to think taking the offer further would be out of place during this event where drinks weren’t served.
“Did you hear that, Jin?”
“Yeah. It’s no wonder Elsa dislikes him.”
“As if Elsa would marry a guy like that.”
Reinhardt muttered, showing a rare look of disgust on his face.
“Aah, both Jin and Reinhardt-sama are at the Duke’s house.”
“It was inevitable. I’m rather relieved that I don’t have to see Earl Guarana.”
Beana was surprised and asked Elsa.
“Huh?”
She replied.
One of the words turned incomprehensible, but Elsa seemed to understand and replied properly,
“Concubine you say…”
Using her ill brother and sister to threaten her, he nearly raped her.
“As for me, I was nearly forced by the Earl to…”
“Forced? That man uses violence against women?”
“Umm… What I mean by ‘forced’ is that…”
“Miss, so you were in a place like this.”
“The wind is cold today, please go inside.”
While looking at Elsa from behind,
She murmured, left behind by herself.
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