Celebra led us to a room that seemed to be the reception, and the three people sat down on expensive red chairs with a desk separating each other.
The Marquis and Duke sat next to each other and with me, and we were facing Cerbra who was with Simon.
Well then, I look at the three to see who starts talking first but then Celebra is looking at me with a curious look for some reason.
What?
This is getting uncomfortable.
「This is our escort. Don’t mind him」
「Is that so?」
The Marquis explained to her, she gave a short reply and looked forward.
She’s curious but she’s not that interested.
「Let’s hear you out then」
Seems like they’re going to start the discussion immediately.
Celebra says gracefully and leans back to take a listening pose.
She’s smiling gently, but her eyes say “Come at me”
If it was me, I’d say, actually, it was nothing.
She’s got that power to make you say that.
However, the Duke wasn’t intimidated by her and his expression turned grim.
「Then, allow me to speak. This kind of one-sided breaking of engagement has deeply hurt the Carlitz house and is unacceptable! Even if it’s the Sisgran house, a noble’s promise shouldn’t be broken that easily」
Ooh, he’s angry but I hear him making clear claims with the dignity of a noble house.
That’s cool, Duke.
He paused, took a breath, and spoke up again.
「However, it’s impossible to recover that relationship now. I’m reluctant to say but I’m accepting this. However, I demand an apology for our honor. I don’t think you’ll refuse, would you?」
I see. So he’s demanding an apology to settle this.
Well, there’s no way to get things back together so it’s reasonable to drop it
It would be okay as long as the noble family gave their apologies in public.
When the duke finished his speech, breathing on his shoulders with excitement, although his tone went lower in the second half. Celebra who had been listening quietly clasped her hands in front of her chest.
「Very well. We will compensate the Carlitz house then. Hmm, how much should we pay?」
「I believe I asked for an apology」
「An apology? There’s no need for that. After all, Katia obtained light magic, didn’t she? Light magic is said to be the closest to God’s power. She was able to obtain it, so it’s natural that Katia’s the appropriate companion for Lester who will be the next King」
This is bad.
It won’t go through, she’s the type who forces her thoughts onto others.
She’ll never apologize.
「Do you think that’ll convince me!」
「Even if you say that, I think it’s correct if you think of the country, so even if you ask for an apology, you’ll only be in trouble. I don’t think it’s been public yet, but the messenger from the Winged Goddess Territory will come soon. They’re to declare Katia as a saint. The engagement will be between the future King and the Saintess. Isn’t that lovely? Our country will surely make a profit from this and so our country is supporting this. Therefore, instead of asking for an apology, why don’t you bless the two so they can be happy?」
Ooh? A Saintess?
It must be that thing, the same treatment as the Heroes when we were summoned, right?
I don’t know about their system, but I feel like she’s got some sentiment of having her son marry a saintess.
It must be something special because she’s also a follower of the Winged Goddess?
「Saintess? Was she able to obtain such a high level light magic?」
When the discussion about the saintess came out, the Marquis didn’t speak too loud, but he responded appropriately.
He’s surprised about the level, then that means that it’s much higher than the skill orb I sold, maybe about level three or higher.
Huh?
Wait, so it’s not the skill orb I sold off?
I mean, if she has high level light magic? I…I mean, can I become a saint too?
While the place was in such tension, I imagined myself becoming a Saintess, and then Simon spoke up.
「Celebra-sama, if it’s for the compensation, leave it to me」
「Is that so? But this is between the Sisgran house and the Carlitz house」
「Certainly, breaking the engagement is a matter between the two parties. However, it’s also a tragedy because my daughter obtained light magic. We’re involved in it. Allow me to pay the compensation」
「If you’re going that far, I’ll let you take care of it」
Celebra smiles as she’s no longer paying money out of their pockets.
Could it be that she brought Simon here to have him say that?
No, what happened to the apology?
Not only the Duke was too angry that he was already fuming, but Simon approached the desk in the middle of the three.
Then, he put his hand on the bag on his waist took out another pouch, and placed it on the desk.
I’m hearing a lot of gold coins in that luxurious bag.
I’m expecting that one bag is likely to have more than 100 gold coins.
He repeated the action four times and looked at the Duke with a provoking face.
「I’ve said this before, but I feel sorry too. And so, please sweep this under the rug and stop protesting. Ah, could it be that you want a little more? I heard that the Carlitz house isn’t in a good financial status right now」
What’s this guy saying, seriously!
He was the one to blame, and yet this is what he’s doing?
Does he have an illness where he dies unless he angers people?
Celebra is also a little stunned, but she seems to pretend not to see it as she doesn’t have to pay with her own money anymore.
By the way, the brother, Silas is looking up with a bitter face.
He’s also having a hard time.
「D-Don’t make fun of me!!」
The Duke finally snapped.
Well, that’s obvious.
Telling him to stay quiet after giving out some money, it’s strange if he doesn’t snap from that.
Rather, he did well holding back until now.
Geez.
What would they do if his blood pressure rises too much?
The Marquis intervenes with the situation.
「Celebra-sama, isn’t that just too cruel?」
「Even after presenting this much? I don’t think Sisgran has to respond anymore so just take it」
Celebra’s momentary response was so troublesome, that she even thought it was a problem.
However, it doesn’t seem like there’s any other choice but to take the money.
The two exchanged words staring at each other.
It’s a good picture to see a handsome man and a beautiful woman, but the two are cursing each other in their heads.
Their silent battle ends when Celebra looks away.
「I’ll talk to Elegor-sama」
「I appreciate that. I also want to know what the head of the Sisgran house thinks」
The Marquis smiled as he had won the battle.
Seems like this is her limit
Even if she’s the most powerful lady in the country, she’s not equal to her husband.
This time, the main issue is between the Sisgran and the Carlitz, so if he’s the subject, then the wife shouldn’t have responded.
「Marius-dono, let’s visit on another day」
The Marquis stood up quickly.
He seems to have judged that the conversation won’t proceed even if they talk to the second wife.
I mean, the mood was so hot that we had to leave the room.
It’s a reasonable decision, but what about the Duke’s anger?
He’s crossing his arms, saying that he’s not convinced.
Oh well, it can’t be helped.
「Duke, Sisgran house will be responding later. Let’s return for now」
「Very well…」
I whispered to the Duke, he exhaled and got up.
Oops, the Duke staggered.
His anger broke his posture.
That was dangerous, and so I supported him, then the Marquis who was already walking ahead, looked back.
「Oh, I forgot. I wanted to talk to Holes-dono before leaving, can I ask for permission to see him?」
「Holes? What are you going to talk about?」
「It’s been a while since I came to this place, so I wanted to see him. Celebra-dono, you shouldn’t worry. He and I talk from time to time, and you know that it’s impossible to overturn the situation」
「Do as you please. Duke Carlitz won’t say anything bad. If you can make do with this, then I hope we maintain a good relationship in the future without any problems. Please think carefully」
「!!」
Stop saying things that would get this guy angry.
If I wasn’t holding him, he would throw hands already.