The day of the appointment with Mr. Efta was fine.

　Well, it's a perfect day for a game. Wash your head and wait for me!

　I've been preparing for it since the day after I visited the mayor's house, with Rebecca accompanying me from time to time, but today in particular, I'm going to let her see it through to the end.
　After all, it's my first otherworldly party!　What if I don't know the rules and get embarrassed or something (like drinking water from the fingerballs).
　Besides, I'm a little nervous about having a one-on-one with Mr. Efta, and it would be more reassuring if someone else was with me.

　Because it's a party, Shero said he's going to be there, too. I wonder what she'll be wearing, though she said she'd have to dress up or something.


　They're both big guys, so they'll stand out even from a distance.

　...... Hey, they're both dressed really well.

I'm sorry for the delay, Jiro. I've been waiting for you, Jiro. Did Rebecca pick these out for you?

Yeah. Isn't it cool? It's used.


...... Your two outfits are more awesome. What's that?　A knight's outfit?


　The two were dressed in matching wine-red frock coats with brightly embroidered flowers. Underneath, they wore a frilly white dress shirt with two buttons on the coat, with a gilet peeking out from the inside. I don't want to be too picturesque with a silvery white one-handed sword hanging around my waist.

　It's a good idea to have a nice middle and a little evil old man with his normal stubble and neatly trimmed head: ....... With his 190cm tall stature, this is a Hollywood star?　And so on.

　Rebecca's semi-long red hair that she usually wears is hanging down and partly in braids or something, and she's got a lot of makeup on. Her vermillion lipstick is very s*xy.
　I've always thought she was a beauty, but I have to say, she's a super beauty. Oh no, it's fufufufufu: ....... Yes!　I gotta take a picture!


Here. When I was a mercenary, I made a big score. We were supposed to make a cheaper one, but we got into the swing of things as we talked. At first it was supposed to be a cheaper and simpler one, but as we talked about it, we got into the swing of things and it ended up costing us a lot of money.

　I see. I didn't know that even mercenaries have an ordination ceremony, this world. I had the image that no matter how well you do, you just get paid and say good-bye, though.
　If you're a strong mercenary group, you need to surround yourself with them, otherwise it might be troublesome even if they go against you, or something like that.

　By the way, I also changed from my usual Shakespearean outfit to a nobleman's outfit, which was described as a costume even by Umako. I bought it from Rebecca's design, but it was quite expensive, even though it was used.
　A dark blue jacket embroidered with thread of the same color as the fabric color, and simple pants. A black shirt and a leather belt. Shoes were expensive, so I brought a pair of black leather shoes from home.
　At a glance, he looks like a guy from an old Visual Kei band.
　But I think it's chic and pretty cool. ...... Well, it cost me 2,250 ells.

　I also want to try my hand at wearing a sword, just like Shero and his friends. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of what to expect.


　The three of us are heading to the central square. It's almost time for the appointment.


　Elishe's 50th anniversary celebration has been held since yesterday.
　We haven't visited the festival yet because of the preparations for this year's competition, but we'd like to take our time going around after it's over. There are also a lot of stalls that I'm interested in, and if I can, I'll be with an elven girl!　Geheghe.

　The road was three times as crowded as usual, and we arrived at the central square where we were to meet. The square was filled with many different kinds of stalls, yaglas, bonfires, and the unique hustle and bustle of the festival.
　The inhabitants and the streets are European style, but the atmosphere of the festival is very Japanese. The line up of food stalls is also very nostalgic.
　I haven't seen a ring toss stall for a long time. ......

　By the way, I wonder if Mr. Efta will be here. I didn't think there would be so many people here, so it might have been a mistake as a meeting place. I only vaguely promised to meet him in front of the central square.



　...... Ah, there they are.


　It's not a bad idea to have a good time with your friends. What is that guy doing?

　Mr. Efta himself is quite good-looking, but it's the Elfman.
　A very handsome blond male elf in a purple robe eating grilled oudon.　Yeah, it's cool to go full circle.


'Hello. Sorry I'm late, I didn't think it would be as crowded as it is.

　He didn't seem to notice me, so I decided to talk to him.

　As I spoke to him, Mr. Efta glanced at me, and then looked at me again. Then he looked right back at me again, and immediately looked at me again.
　Don't look twice.

'...... This is a good one. ...... You're really here, aren't you? Well, if I may say so myself, I put the terms and conditions quite unfavorable, and I thought it would never come.

I'd like to say, "I promise. ...... To tell the truth, I was thinking of running away after all. But after that, I got some guidance.

............!!!!　Did you get your fix?　What kind of stuff?

No, it's just a normal request to keep my promise to you.

　I don't know why I'm suddenly so surprised, this guy. A guidance freak?

'Oh yeah ....... So ......, well, that's possible ....... But .......

　Mr. Efta starts mumbling something. Are you sure you're OK?

Young man, is this the one?　Then let's just sign the contract as soon as possible. Either way, it won't be to our detriment.

　The elf male interjected. Don't be a bombshell, then it looks like I'm going to lose it either way, don't you think?
　Huh?　Is that what you're saying?　Are you sure you're ready to sign up?

　Mr. Efta, who had been mumbling, heeded the elf man's advice and turned to me with a single cough.

''Jirou-san. In that case, I'll bet the elves and myself on the game, so I'll sign a spirit contract now, if that's all right?　The odds are that I will give Mayor Elishe a gift at the party tonight, and if she likes it, you win, and if not, I win.

'Yes, I suppose so. That's generally fine, but where do you decide if the mayor likes the gift or not?　Also, it could be anything that I led and gave. Not just stuff.

...... No, gifts must be in the form of goods. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work for you. You can give any kind of item as long as it is an item. Next, as for how to judge whether or not the other person likes the gift, you should use the criterion of "The other person receives it and says thank you. Is that alright?


　...... Well, that's okay.

　When I nodded, the elf man was going to use the magic of the spirit contract, so he made me and Mr. Efta stand side by side, and when I took their hands, he began to chant something like a spell, just like the priestess at the blessing.
　They asked each other's name, age and gender, and I answered. They asked me at the time of the blessing as well, but I wonder if it's always required in a spirit contract.
　Mr. Efta was a surprising 22 years old. I didn't realize he was almost the same age: ....... I thought he was older than that.

　He continued to mumble and chant spells, but at the end of the day, a light wrapped around him and that was the end of the contract. It's about the same as the blessing.

'The contract is now complete. Please confirm.

　Please check it out or ....... Ah, the vocation board, I guess.
　When I checked that, I found a new column under [Baraka's guidance].



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　[Spiritual Contract]
　Gilo Ayase and Efta Solo and the outline of the match
　During the party on the 15th, Giraud must make a gift to the Mayor of Elishe, Milkpearl Linden Loeb.
　If the other party accepts the gift and says thank you, Jirou wins.
　In that case, Jirou will receive the elven girl from Efta.
　If Jirou loses, he must pay 10 spirit stones to Efta (Efta reserves the right to forcibly usurp the future acquisition).
　If this contract is not fulfilled, the blessings of those who did not fulfill it will be lost.


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　I see, so this is the spirit contract. As a proper document?　It's great to see it come out. If the elves make a mistake in the contract, it's going to be a pretty disastrous situation.

I've checked it. The contents of the contract are also correct. So what should we do, are we going to continue heading to the party?　Oh, I have a companion here with me, if it's okay with you.

Yes, sir. I don't mind. You can go in with me. I'm sure you'll be fine to leave now.

...... Oh, and are you bringing an elven girl who can do that if I win, today?

　I'll just say that thing and muddle it up. It's the slutty one.
　You should have just said "slave".　The word "slave" is really quite alien to modern Japanese.　They're fine with that kind of nah-nah game.

...............
...............

Of course we've brought him with us. Don't worry. I'll hand it over to you as soon as this game is over.


　...... what the hell is going on? Why were you face to face with the elf man?

　Don't worry about every single thing: ....... I wonder if I'm being tricked.


　By the way, "Let's make good on our promise" has changed to "Let's do business with the mogul" 2/3.
　Even if I win or lose, I'll keep in touch with this person.