06-41 Jealousy
On the next day, Egelia Kingdom’s royal castle had finally calmed down and recovered.
And then before noon.
To begin with they announced that this time’s riot was orchestrated by the [Unifilers], that the Celuroa Kingdom’s special envoy Dominique was the direct culprit, that using Elradrite she launched a large-scale attack, that countermeasures already exist and preparations to spread the technology to other nations hereafter are already underway, and other such things.
And finally was the conclusion of the golem party.
“We were delayed by this unexpected incident, but We would like to offer Our thanks to you ladies and gentlemen who gathered here for the sake of Prince Ernest, and announce Our evaluation of the golems you brought.”
Then, the Minister of Domestic Affairs William took over the rest and was made to announce the results.
Everyone could understand the ranking.
“To the one who presented ‘Lotte’, the assistant feudal lord of Blue Land, administrator of the eastern section, Earl Kuzuma we bestow additional territory, and a reward to the manufacturer, Magi Craftsman Jin.”
“We would also like to express our gratitude to the Magi Craftsman who manufactured ‘Ceres’, Stearina-dono.”
“Finally, we’d like to similarly thank the manufacturer of Schwarz Ritter, Shouro Empire’s diplomat Reinhardt-dono, and in addition present a gift.”
Right after Egelia Kingdom’s compliments were given, the rewards were announced.
“Elsa, are you feeling ill?”
“If that’s the case, alright…”
The reward Jin got was the title of Egelia Kingdom’s ‘Honorary Magi Craftsman’ and a badge with an extremely tiny piece of Elradrite fitted into it.
“Jin, it’s going to be difficult after this…”
There was no mistaking that now every country would unanimously covet Jin. Only when Reinhardt whispered that, Elsa who heard him raised her downcast eyes.
“Aah, I’m tired.”
Just then he heard a knock. Come in, Jin said, and Reiko opened the door. Jin got up and greeted the guest while sitting on his bed. To put it bluntly, with bad manners.
The one who talked and entered the room was the Royal Secret Maid Laila. Yes, she was supposed to be monitoring Jin, but ever since that golem riot sometimes she went elsewhere.
“U-umm, it was just for a short while, but I apologize for causing you trouble!”
“Eh? A short while?”
Apparently it would be discorteous to monitor someone who has received the title of ‘Honorary Magi Craftsman’.
“Oh, is that so. Thank you very much for your work until now.”
“Yes, I think I’ve been lacking in many areas, so please forgive me.”
“T-thank you very much!”
“Well then, I’m reluctant to part but I’ll be going now, please excuse me.”
“…Make that 70 points.”
Jin muttered with a strained smile while watching Reiko close the door that was left wide open.
“Elsa, really, what’s wrong?”
“…Rai-nii.”
“…Hmm.”
At that moment, Mine who had been silent until now spoke.
But Reinhardt interrupted her,
He asked. Elsa only shook her head.
After Reinhardt heard that, he spoke of his conclusion.
“Jealousy?”
“Yeah. Way back, you always played with your brothers and me, right? At that time, when other kids were on good terms with your brothers and me you sulked and got into a bad mood.”
Elsa listened silently.
“But, that’s-”
Reinhardt said and gently stroked the head of Elsa who was lying down.
While talking, Reinhardt’s tone became milder and his arm stroking her head more kind.
When he said that, Elsa pushed Reinhardt’s hand aside,
Elsa said and stood up.
“To other people…”
“…”
Reinhardt said and left Elsa’s room.
Reinhardt arrived at Jin’s room and,
Jin said. Then,
He confirmed. Reinhardt nodded, then
Jin asked. As expected it seems he wasn’t satisfied with just Stearina’s talk. Then like in support of her, Reinhardt said,
“Huh, is that so.”
“In that case, Reinhardt, can you do me a favor.”
“As you’re related to Elsa, it shouldn’t be strange for you to hand this over to her, right?”
“Jin, could it be that you made this?”
“Hmm, you’re really loved by the god of crafting it seems. It’s magnificent, and the design is splendid. I couldn’t imitate it even a bit.”
“No, actually I got the design from Stearina.”
“Speaking of her, Jin, it appears that you were up to something with Stearina-dono last night?”
“You’ve got me there, you could hear it from the hallway? Aah, I’m fatally poor at designing, so when I came across Stearina while searching for materials I asked for her counsel.”
I knew it was something like that, Reinhardt thought in his heart when he heard Jin. If you think about it, Jin comes with the sister-in-law (?) called Reiko included. With her seductive techniques wouldn’t work on Jin, he thought.
“Alright, I’ll handle things regarding the dagger.”
He said and patted Jin’s shoulder.
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