It was in the evening of the next day that I met up with Benetnash and his team.
　The first thing Benetnash said to me after we met again was, "Are you going to start a war, Master Walth? Even I was at a loss for words.
　I was surprised that the rumor about me and Dallas had spread faster than I had imagined, but more than that, Benetnash's harsh words pierced my heart.

　In the tavern, as Benetnash and the others were drinking and talking about information that might lead to paganism, I asked Neya in a whisper, "Does Benetnash hate me? I whispered.

I don't think he hates you," Neyer replied immediately, then continued flatly, "He just says whatever comes to his mind.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's a bit of a jerk.

I don't think so. I don't think so," Neyer said with a wry smile, "but I don't think Benettonash likes the idea of men very much.

　I wondered if it was possible that he disliked me just because I was a man, and I looked at Benetnash, "Master Walth, are you listening to me? Benetnash gave me a sharp look.

I've heard that there is a party in a town called Erentos in the west that attracts the most powerful people in the world. I've heard all about it.

I've heard all about it. - That's all well and good, but I'm not sure you should be messing with Neya-sama, even if it is just for a drink.

That's just a misunderstanding. Even if you do, there's no reason to sneak around.

　I'm not sure what you mean by that.
　There's nothing to hide behind in a place like this.

You're reasonable. I won't allow you to disrupt public morals like that. Don't mess with me," Celestia said with a smile. But she seemed to be serious, and needless to say, the blood curse on her chest kicked in.

　As if to bring the conversation back, Seretia said, "---- So, should I go to that party? I'm not sure what to make of that.

I honestly don't know what to do.

　Neya, being a commoner with no political background, had never been to such a party and could not imagine it, so she left all the decisions to me.
　I was tempted to ask her if she forgot that I was a slave, but the way she looked at me was so passionate that she seemed to believe that I was a superhuman or something and could do anything, so I decided to ignore it and give my opinion.

It's good to know what's going on in each country at once, but it's important to know who's organizing the party and what it's for. If it's Festa Riese, we're screwed.

"Then don't worry. It will be hosted by Harvey Ditland.

　Benetnash gave me a name I had never heard before.
　With Festerlise, I'm not surprised that there are more people in my life I don't know.
　Now the question is whether or not there is a relationship between the two.

It is well known that Festeriese and Harvey do not get along well. This party is a regular event and is being held at the pleasure of Harvey Ditland, so it's not a shady party.

You and Festerlise don't get along ...... I don't know their relationship, but that's convenient.

They're cousins. Harvey is the son of Ars Dittrand.

　I spewed out the liquor I'd been sipping.
　He's my kid?
　Who's my wife? I mean, who is the living Ars?
　Could it be me?
　I can't tell where it's true and where it's not.

I'm not sure how much of this is true, but I'm not sure how much is a lie.

I'm sorry, I was too surprised that Ars Dittrand had a child.

I've never even heard of him. I've never even heard of such a rumor," Seretia said, looking around at Neya and the others.

　Neya, Benetnash and the others nodded as they should, silently accusing me of being the only one who was crazy in all of this.

I told you I was just guessing. I've heard that you had a period of very poor health seventeen years ago.

"You know a lot of strange things. You know a lot of strange things, and yet you don't know things that anyone else would know," Celestia said, looking at him suspiciously.

...... It's only a matter of time before everyone else knows about it.

That's what I'm saying. I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.

　Celestia said teasingly, and Benetnash was the first to agree and applaud.
　I was tempted to poke fun, but I refrained from doing so, because that would have meant denying what Seretia had said, which would have complicated things again.

"So, I wasn't invited to the party in Elenthos, do you know how to get in?

"All you need is an ID," he said. And you have to be in a man and a woman pair to get in.

　It's only natural for an aristocrat's pleasure party.
　Most of the time, it's a partner boast or a show of power, and the reasons are trivial.
　I don't understand why it's my child who is hosting such a thing. ...... You need to see her face to make sure.

If you can't get in without me, your partner is going to be Walth. I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to ask Neya and the others to stand by.

"Yes, sir. I'll be on the lookout for you around the venue so I can get there as soon as possible.