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It is one of the social parties held annually in the Shoro Kingdom.
It is held in late April in the
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This
Normally, only the royal family and their guests ......, gardeners, guardians, and foreign guests ...... are allowed to enter, but this <
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"It started when His Majesty the Emperor was king."
I didn't know that.
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The former Empress Gerhard Hilde von Rubies-Scholo was a temporary emperor until her nephew Ernst came of age, but her exceptional political skills were highly regarded even in later times.
Jin knew him well and respected him sincerely.
After his abdication, he continued to support the reign of the new emperor Ernst as the Taisang Emperor, both behind the scenes and in the sun.
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It is said to be an opportunity to enter the garden associated with the Grand Emperor.
Elsa said that all the nobles in the country are looking forward to this day.
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"...... Well, the old Jin brother didn't have anything to do with it."
"What?"
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According to Erza, after the female emperor had become the Grand Shang Emperor, Jin was usually consulted in the inner garden whenever he was summoned by His Majesty.
This is because the basic layout of the inner garden was done by Jin, the second generation Magecraft Meister.
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"I didn't know I was doing that.
"Hmm?"
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I'm wondering what kind of layout you did, but Erza tells me that I should see it with my own eyes.
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"...... I mean, I should be there too, right?"
"Well, you're free to do so.
"I see."
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According to Elsa's explanation, attendance is free.
Since many aristocrats and related people will be there, it seems to be much more relaxed than a normal social party.
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Normally, it would be unthinkable to refuse an invitation, but not so for the Spring Garden Party.
"You're a strange one, aren't you?"
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"Hmm. His Majesty the Emperor wanted to open it to the public.
But that didn't happen?
Yes.
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Jin thought that it was inevitable that the security would be bad if anyone was allowed to enter.
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"So this year, invitations were sent to Daiki-chan, Cocona-san, Goh, Merce, Jin-brother, and myself.
"I see."
"Jin-brother officially announced his third generation last year, so he's coming this year. I got an invitation.
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"Oh, I see."
"So, what are you going to do?"
"Well, ......"
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I am a little interested in the garden, and it seems to be a less formal party, so I am inclined to attend.
Even though attendance is optional, it would be a little awkward in this case for those who have been invited to the party to be absent.
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And this was the first invitation he had received as the <<3rd generation Magecraft Meister>.
"Tadaa ......"
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Erza asks Jin, who is troubled.
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"Are you interested in Rubina, by any chance?"
"...... is right on the money."
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Jin is worried that Rubina is the only one who has not received an invitation, and he feels sorry to leave her behind.
"Then I have a way."
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"What?"
"Jin can take her with him as his disciple.
Is that right?
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Or Gou can be his partner and Daiki-chan his follower. There are several ways to do this.
I see.
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Erza is indeed a good woman, Jin praised his beloved wife.
"I wonder if it would be better to call her my apprentice .......
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"Yes, I think so."
"I guess so."
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Jin felt that both of them would be too shy to take Goh as a partner.
Erza felt the same way.
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Also, I don't want to use the term "follower of Daikie" because it would be a step down from Rubina's status.
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What about Reiko?"
"Reiko is treated as a follower of my brother Jin as a knight, so she'll be fine.
"I see.
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He was grateful to Erza, who was especially reliable in such a situation.
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After lunch, Daikie explained about the
Merze had heard about it in her education as an aristocratic daughter, but Goh and Rubina had never heard of it before.
Moreover, Rubina was not invited.
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"So it's no wonder that the Miyagi people don't know about Rubina."
"Yeah. ......"
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Rubina was not so interested in the party itself and did not want to go, but she did not want to be left alone and had mixed feelings about it.
Seeing this, Jin mentioned his earlier plan.
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I will take Rubina as my apprentice. <
"Oh? Is that so? Master Jin?
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Yes. You and Gou will get a lot of attention if you say you got your
"I don't really want to be noticed, but I see, I can be a student of Jin-sama too. ...... eheh."
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Rubina was in a better mood.
But...
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"...... Rubina, do you want to attend the Spring Garden Party?"
"Yes.
"Then you'll have to learn a little more etiquette.
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"............ what?"
Rubina's face paled as she realized what her grandmother Amanda was saying.
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"Cocona-san, Miss Elsa, I'm sorry, but could you please teach your grandchildren some manners?"
"Oh, grandma!
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"Oh, grandma!" "It's a good opportunity. You'd better behave yourself.
"Well, then I guess I don't have to answer the door. ......
"I won't allow you to say that you don't want to go because it's too much trouble to learn the etiquette."
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"Yeah, yeah. ......"
"Don't worry, Ruby. I could learn it too."
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Melze consoled Rubina.
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"Goh, you have to learn a few things too.
"Yes, yes."
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Elsa couldn't bear to see her like this,
"The spring garden party is not so formal, so it's a good time for your debut.
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She said.
And then..,
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"Don't worry. Jin brother will have to review a little too.
"Me too?
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"Of course. Don't embarrass yourself.
Really? ......
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The Shoro Empire...... is just getting started.