I Was Caught up in a Hero Summoning, but That World Is at Peace (WN)

Chapter 2452 - Requested Item ⑩

<Author’s Notes>

I’m on a business trip tomorrow, so the next update will be the day after tomorrow.

We were shown into a room, and, almost certainly timed to exactly at two minutes, Olivia-san arrived with a quiet “Excuse my intrusion”.

She walked straight up to me, then smoothly, almost fluidly, assumed a posture of prayer.

[May I offer my gratitude for the blessing of being able to meet Miyama Kaito-sama…… Today, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making the journey to the Grand Cathedral. Simply by Miyama Kaito-sama’s visit, it feels as though the very air of the Grand Cathedral grows more sacred.]

[A- Ahaha, sorry for dropping by so suddenly.]

[No, not at all. There is never a moment when the Central Cathedral would close its doors to Miyama Kaito-sama. And speaking for myself personally, I feel an abundance of happiness simply from Miyama Kaito-sama’s visit. Please feel free to come at any time.]

How should I say this…… she was Olivia-san as usual. Starting with a prayer right out of the gate and being overly grand about everything, I’d gotten pretty used to that by now.

After giving me a light bow and lifting her gaze, Olivia-san glanced toward Kaori-san and opened her mouth.

[Mizuhara Kaori, you have come as well. Your visit is welcome.]

[Ah, yes. Sorry for intruding…… The difference in how warmly you treat me compared to Kaito-kun really feels like you, Olivia-sama.]

Kaori-san might say that, but honestly, Olivia-san’s attitude toward Kaori-san feels a bit gentler. If it were anyone else, she’d probably just say a brief “Your visit is welcome” and leave it at that. The fact that she added “you have come as well” likely comes from their everyday familiarity, and it gives the impression that she holds Kaori-san in higher regard than most.

Of course, since the point of comparison here is me, someone offering a frankly ridiculous level of devotion, her treatment of Kaori-san only seems comparatively curt.

[Once again, welcome. What business brings you here today?]

[Errr, this time it’s not so much about me…… Kaori-san is the main focus. When the three of us went out together before, you mentioned that you’d given Kaori-san something close to a Blessing. We’d like to hear the details about that.]

[I see…… Ahh, my apologies. To leave Miyama Kaito-sama standing for so long is a grave sin worthy of being recorded in history…… Please, have a seat here.]

[There’s no such grave sin…… Well then, if you’ll excuse us.]

At Olivia-san’s urging, Kaori-san and I took our seats. Olivia-san then bowed to me with a slightly tense expression.

[……Miyama Kaito-sama. If it would not inconvenience you, may I prepare tea and sweets before we begin our discussion?]

[Yes, thank you.]

[No, it is I who should thank you from the depths of my heart for granting me this opportunity. Since the time I previously had the honor of hosting Miyama Kaito-sama, I have continued my studies. I will devote myself wholeheartedly so that you may be satisfied.]

With an expression that looked like she was about to head into a decisive battle, Olivia-san began preparing the tea. From the looks of it, she was making hōjicha. She had set out ceramic, distinctly Japanese-style containers, and it was clear she’d studied far more than before.

Before long, cups of fragrant hōjicha were placed in front of Kaori-san and me, followed by some tea sweets. Last time, Olivia-san had prepared cookies, but this time it was something green that looked like a Baumkuchen…… At a glance, it seemed to be matcha Baumkuchen.

[Olivia-sama, is this matcha Baumkuchen?]

[Yes. I studied what you once taught me, these Japanese sweets, and through trial and error, using reference materials and all the knowledge I’ve gathered so far, I created this…… I- I do hope it suits Miyama Kaito-sama’s palate……]

[It looks delicious. Then I’ll dig in right away.]

She was unbelievably tense…… Staring straight at me with an expression like a prisoner awaiting a verdict, with a level of seriousness that made it seem like she might start talking about disemboweling herself on the spot if the evaluation were bad.

That said, just from a glance, it looked extremely appetizing, so there shouldn’t be any problem.

Thinking that, I took a bite…… It seemed there was a layer of chocolate inside, and the matcha flavor paired beautifully with the chocolate. It was really delicious, and it went exceptionally well with the hōjicha too.

[……It’s really delicious. The chocolate pairing is outstanding, personally, it’s very much to my taste.]

[Ahh…… Hearing Miyama Kaito-sama say that makes me feel as though everything has been rewarded. Of course, I am still quite immature, but I am pleased that what I have learned was put to good use. As for the chocolate, after Miyama Kaito-sama graciously guided me to Dia Royal Chocolate before, I purchased it personally and adjusted it so it would suit this confection. Naturally, when serving something to Miyama Kaito-sama, it may still be far from perfect, but even so, knowing that it suited your palate fills my heart with joy.]

……She looked incredibly happy, no, the moment I said it was delicious, her expression changed in an instant, like a ray of light piercing through an overcast sky, and she became noticeably more talkative. Combined with her small stature, she looked unbelievably adorable.

<Afterword>

~~This time’s easy-to-understand summary~

Olivia : [Doki doki (； •̀ ~•́ )]

Kaito : [It’s delicious.]

Olivia : [・:*:・✧*。(ˊ▽ˋ*)✧*。・:*:・]