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

Chapter 2562 - A Conversation About the Tea Party ~ ~ The One with Stomachache ⑰ ~ ~

Several days had passed since the gym trial, and at the Hamilton Marquisdom, a so-called “family meeting”, which was increasingly becoming a Kaito countermeasure meeting, was being held once again.

That said, for this particular session, there was no urgent matter that required immediate discussion; it was simply scheduled on a day when the Marquis couple and Eris were all available.

[……And so, together with Kaito-sama, I was given the opportunity to experience the facility, this “gym” that Nidzveld-sama plans to develop moving forward. During that time, I was also able to greet the Dragon King Magnawell-sama, and he even remembered my name.]

[I see…… I had heard a brief report beforehand, but…… meeting one of the Six Kings is not something that would normally happen so easily. And yet, when Miyama Kaito-sama is involved, I find myself starting to accept it as natural…… which is rather terrifying in its own way.]

[You’re not the only one. When I heard Eris’ report, I was relieved that this time there didn’t seem to be any immediate impact…… but thinking about it more carefully, simply becoming acquainted with the Dragon King is already an extraordinary matter.]

Upon hearing that she had met Magnawell, they were, of course, surprised, and it was something they would need to keep in mind moving forward. Magnawell held immense influence over the Archlesia Empire, making him an extremely important connection.

Even so…… even so…… Perhaps they had become somewhat numb to the kinds of incidents Kaito tended to cause. At the very least, since this wasn’t a situation that would immediately cause stomachache, they had begun to feel it was relatively mild.

Of course, Eris, who had met Magnawell in person, had suffered quite a bit of stomachache from the experience. Still, it wasn’t as though any immediate dealings or exchanges had begun; it was simply that Magnawell, considering future relations, had remembered her name.

There was a possibility that this connection might lead to a significant impact down the line, but compared to the storm-like reports they had endured before, this was far gentler on the stomach.

……Of course…… the moment they let their guard down like that, something would strike from another direction.

Just as a somewhat calm atmosphere had begun to settle over the meeting, a knock sounded, and Eris’ personal maid entered the room.

[……Pardon the interruption. Eris-sama, a letter has arrived for you, from Miyama Kaito-sama.]

Naturally, anything related to Kaito took top priority, so entering during a meeting posed no issue at all. In fact, standing orders had already been given that in matters concerning Kaito, there was no need to wait for permission to enter.

[……From Kaito-sama…… I’ll take a look.]

As Eris spoke, the Marquis couple nodded quietly. She opened the seal and, somewhat hesitantly, began reading the letter, but soon, her expression shifted as if she had realized something.

[……Ahh, I see. This letter is about the tea party Kaito-sama mentioned before, the one he will be hosting. It seems the exact date hasn’t been finalized yet, but the participants have been confirmed, and this is to inform us of that.]

[So, it’s that tea party Eris was invited to…… It’s quite considerate of him to inform us of the participants in advance. That way, we can prepare accordingly, both in strategy and in mindset.]

[Indeed. With Kuromueina-sama and Shallow Vernal-sama already confirmed, my stomach already aches terribly…… but even so, knowing in advance does offer some peace of mind…… some peace……]

Thinking about the tea party made her stomach ache, but even so, Eris had been reading the letter with a wry smile, grateful that she could learn the list of participants in advance. However, partway through, that smile vanished…… The color drained from her face in an instant, paling past blue into a deathly white, and her body began to tremble so violently that even the chair she sat on rattled audibly.

Such a display was utterly unbecoming of a noble lady, who was expected to maintain composure at all times. It was the kind of behavior that would not be surprising for her parents to harshly reprimand.

And yet, neither Marquis Hamilton nor his wife had the slightest intention of reproaching Eris. Because they understood. This was not Eris overreacting out of immaturity…… it meant that even their capable and admirable daughter could not suppress her shock at what was written in that letter……

[M- M- My deepest apologies. F- For showing such disgrace……]

[N- No, it’s fine…… I- Is the lineup really that overwhelming?]

Still trembling, Eris spoke, and the Marquis reassured her while urging her to continue. His expression carried both resolve and fear, as though bracing himself to witness the depths of hell.

[……F- First, among the human participants, there are three in total including myself, me, Duchess Lilia, and Her Majesty Chris.]

[A- And the rest?]

[In addition to the previously confirmed Underworld King Kuromueina-sama and the God of Creation Shallow Vernal-sama…… there is also Eden-sama, bearing her identity as Makina-sama.]

[T- That much, we had already expected……]

[And then…… the Founder, Olivia-sama.]

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[……An Otherworld God, Electrone-sama.]

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[……Also another Otherworld God, Tiana-sama.]

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[……As well as Canalis-sama, a former Otherworld God who now serves Kaito-sama…… t- that is all.]

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The Marquis and his wife wore expressions that perfectly embodied the word speechless, staring in utter shock.

An unbearably heavy silence settled over the three of them…… before the Marquis muttered quietly……

[……That gathering of gods…… is it really something an ordinary human is allowed to attend?]

[……If anything…… I wish someone would tell me I’m not allowed…… truly…… from the bottom of my heart……]

In response, Eris, her face steeped in despair and her eyes devoid of light, stared vacantly into space as she spoke.

<Afterword>

Serious-senpai : [……Yeah. It does have “tea party” in the title…… It makes you think the stomachache is being diverted to another target, only for Alice to quickly step in and save that side…… then, once you’ve let your guard down from the feint, it comes back and grinds your stomach to dust. Truly a devil……]