It was certainly a relief that Kaito had offered a helping hand during the exchange with giddo, but the fact remained that she had missed the proper timing to introduce herself.
(……H- How should I handle this……? Once their conversation with Kaito-sama ends, I naturally have to greet them. But is it really okay to ntion my family na? Kaito-sama is special, of course, but if I introduce myself with my family na included, it might be taken as if I expect to be treated as nobility…… No, but if I only give my first na here, it would break the flow of Kaito-sama’s introduction…… U- Uuuu, what is the correct way to do this……?)
At this point, Cornelia was allowed to et the two of the Six Kings solely in her capacity as Kaito’s friend; she was not permitted to stand before them as a representative of Sharon County. If she gave her full na, it could be interpreted as having ulterior motives, but since giddo seed to know of Sharon County, omitting the family na would also feel unnatural. Cornelia wrestled with these thoughts.
Thereupon, just as the conversation between Kaito and giddo reached a lull, Magnawell spoke quietly, his tone commanding. Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on novel★fire
[……Now, if you are a friend of Miyama Kaito, then it is only proper for us to show the appropriate consideration. You are permitted to introduce yourself, including your family na. giddo, is that acceptable for you too?]
[Ahh? ……Ah, about that huh…… Sure, he’s Kaito’s buddy, so I don’t mind either.]
Sensing Cornelia’s hesitation, Magnawell granted her permission to give her full na and confird it with giddo. Despite her rough manner, giddo was sharp enough to imdiately understand Magnawell’s intention and nodded in agreent.
[With your generous words, I am deeply grateful…… Once again, please allow to greet the great rulers of the Demon Realm. I am Cornelia Sharon, eldest daughter of Sharon County.]
[Umu. I am Magnawell Baskus Lardo Kurtzvald, though you may call Magnawell.]
[I'm giddo Argetes Kurein, best regards. You can just call giddo.]
As Cornelia delivered her greeting and Magnawell and giddo responded, Kaito’s expression turned slightly puzzled.
[Arehh? giddo-san, wasn’t your family na Argetes Borgnes?]
[Unn? Nah, that’s not my family na. Borgnes is just the na I use in my usual form. This form is Kurein, and the other humanoid form Kaito has seen is nad Pureshon.]
[Ahh, so it was the na of a form.]
[Yeah. Well, as long as I properly convey the na giddo, the rest doesn’t matter.]
Watching this exchange between giddo and Kaito from the side, Cornelia tried to calm her fluttering heart.
(I now truly understand the aning behind Eris-sama’s words. Simply being Kaito-sama’s friend allows to use my family na and even call the Six Kings by their nas…… His influence is astonishing. At the very least, I have already been elevated far beyond the position of a re noble daughter. No matter what, now that I’ve used my family na, I must act with the full awareness that everything I do from this point on will affect the reputation of Sharon County……)
Cornelia had been permitted to give her full na and had presented herself as a mber of the Sharon noble family to Magnawell and giddo. From this mont on, her actions would reflect on the Sharon family’s reputation.
Cornelia braced herself for the weight of that responsibility…… but even she had to admit, her assumption that she could simply manage by being cautious was far too naïve.
No, her way of thinking wasn’t wrong in itself. Yet, inexperienced Cornelia had still underestimated the situation, she hadn’t fully realized just how much influence Kaito’s high regard carried……
[Hmm…… Sharon County huh…… I thought they’d been stable lately, nothing too challenging, nothing remarkable…… but I see, there’s soone in the current Sharon County that catches Kaito’s attention……]
[Eh? U- Umm, M- giddo-sama?]
[Fumu. Sharon County, if I recall, owns a magic tool trade company, doesn’t it? That does pique my interest a bit…… But that aside, Miyama Kaito. Did you co all the way to this city today just to hear a performance?]
A chill ran down her spine. Both giddo and Magnawell seed to show interest in Sharon County simply because of Kaito’s acquaintance, and Cornelia’s stomach tightened in warning.
But her uneasy thoughts were short-lived, another shock was about to strike.
[Ahh, no, it was more like I went to the Victor Trading Company on the recomndation of Cornelia-san. They deal in monster-related goods, you see. They make specialized brushes for monsters, and apparently, they’re practically a subsidiary under Cornelia-san’s Sharon Trading Company.]
[……Hou, that is interesting…… This brush you ntioned is……]
The conversation, casually started by Kaito in response to Magnawell’s words, sent a wave of dread coursing through Cornelia, as if all the blood in her body had drained away.
(Kaito-sama? KAITO-SAMAAAA!? D- Didn’t you just phrase that strangely? The way you said it, it sounds like I hold a high position within the Sharon Trading Company! I’m just the eldest daughter of the County, and the Sharon Trading Company is the family business…… I don’t actually hold that much authority…… N- No, it’s true I haven’t explained that part to Kaito-sama in detail, so it’s understandable he might misunderstand, but still! Still!!!)
Her soul’s cry went unheard by Kaito, and with no chance to interrupt the conversation between Magnawell and Kaito, Cornelia could only wear a helpless, indescribable expression on her face.
Serious-senpai : [If you think about it, had she been able to faint in their first encounter without any prior information, all of this could’ve been avoided…… It really highlights just how devilish that Stomachache Devil was for putting in an anti-faint asure……]
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