I can understand why you are surprised. In fact, I'm surprised as well.......I'm sorry, but may I proceed?
Oh, yes. I'm sorry.

　Apparently, the explanation is still going on, and Caraway-san calmly calls out to me, and Lilia-san nods with a panicked look on her face.
　Then Caraway-san straightens her posture and opens her mouth with a serious expression.

''Now on to the benefits, the invitations are granted according to your rank.
...a perk?
''Yes. Those of you who have been invited can bring an escort... what we call a companion, if you apply in advance.
Well, I'm sure you've got a lot of noblemen in your party, so I suppose it's a necessary step.

　As for those who have received an invitation, it seems that they are allowed to allow those who have not received an invitation to accompany them as their bodyguards.

However, the range of action and number of companions will vary depending on their rank. Bronze and Iron ranks are limited to one person, and their range of action is quite limited. A maximum of three Silver and Gold ranks are allowed to enter all areas of the venue except the central compartment.
...Okay, so how is your daughter platinum and Miyama-sama black?
Platinum-ranked visitors will be allowed to enter all areas of the building except the central tower for a maximum of five companions. At the same time, those who present their Platinum-ranked invitations will receive half-price for their stalls and other merchandise.
Wow, do you have a discount?

　Apparently, the platinum rank is a cut above the rest, and it even comes with a discounted benefit for opening a store. It seems that this effect is only available to those who have an invitation and not to those who accompany them.......but it's still awesome enough.

It means that you are free to bring as many as hundreds of people with you.
Huh?
"Plus, if you present a black-ranked invitation, all establishments and products will be 'free'.
"Free!

　
　No, well, well, fortunately I don't know hundreds of people like that, but....
　In response to me being stunned by the content of so much, Mr. Caraway continued to speak with a gentle smile on his face.

''And those with invitations of Gold rank or higher will also be eligible to participate in the party hosted by the Sixth Lord at the Central Tower on the seventh day.
That also sounds pretty amazing...
''Yes, it's a very prestigious seat, as the Sixth King will be attending. It is said that less than a hundred people are eligible to participate.
Well then, that means that me and Lilia-san are the ones who can participate in that in this one, right?

　Being able to participate in a party hosted by the Sixth King is probably a big status for the nobles.
　That's why they seem to have a much stricter restriction on participation than the others.

''And lastly, Miyama-sama........''
Yes, sir.
''I've heard that the Sixth Lord will arrange accommodation for the Black Rankers for the duration of the period.......is there anything to be mentioned?
'What?　Well.....

　After hearing Caraway's words, I looked at the envelope that contained the invitation.......there was a card that was slightly smaller than the invitation.

'Central Tower Top Floor Special Suite Room'

　........I'm getting dizzy. 　No, but a suite....is it my imagination?　I have a very bad feeling about things.
　Specifically, I have a horror of being prepared for a room that is far too luxurious and wasteful beyond my imagination...

''I suppose that the black-ranked Miyama-sama is the guest of the greatest importance to the Six Kings.......it's wonderful.
Oh, I see...
'Yes!　It's a great honor!

　To Caraway-san, who looked a little excited and spoke while gingerly holding her hand, I could only give a vague reply.
　Thinking that this is going to be very tiring again, I watched in a daze as Caraway-san supplemented her explanation of the details.










　The explanation was settled, and Caraway-san decided to leave the mansion as she was heading to the next location.
　Since it was a thing to say all of us together, so just as me and Lilia-san saw Caraway-san off to the entrance and said our goodbyes................................Caraway-san turned to me and made a serious expression.

''........Miyama-sama, may I say something private?''
'What?　Oh, yes.
I'm sorry!
"...Heh?　Yes?

　I thought it was something about a personal matter, not as a messenger of the Six Kings, but.......but for some reason, Caraway-san bowed deeply to me and apologized.
　Eh?　What is this?　What's going on?　Why am I being apologized to by someone I just met today?

''.........When Miyama-sama came to this world, ''I was the one who cast a cognitive blocking spell.''
...What?
'I was blinded by greed and was very rude to you. An apology is not an excuse, but I just wanted to say a few words. Please, you may laugh at me for being self-satisfied.
....

　I look at Caraway-san, who tells me he's self-satisfied but struggles to keep his head down, and I chuckle after a bit of silence.

''........look up. Because I don't care about that at all.
But... but...
You know, it's not like anything happened to me...

　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do with it.
　With that in mind, I told him I didn't care, but Caraway-san was still stiff with her head down. Perhaps it was a different reaction than I expected, so I guess I'm not sure what to do.

''Well then, let's do this. I have indeed received Caraway-san's apology, so I forgive her for that. So please don't worry about it, Caraway-san.
Mr. Miyama.
'Thank you so much for your kind explanation today. If we ever meet again, I would be happy to treat you as an easy acquaintance then.
Yes.

　Hearing my suggestion to let this conversation go by the wayside already, Caraway-san slowly looks up.
　Then she turns to me and gives me a soft smile that reflects her nekomimi.

''Thank you.
Um.
I want to thank you for your generosity. I would be happy to help in any way I can.
''...Yes, sir. Well then, if you get a chance, thank you.

　When I nodded, Caraway-san got down on one knee on the spot and stood up after curtsying like a knight in shining armor.

''Well then, gentlemen, I'll see you again at the Sixth King Festival.
Yes. Good luck with your work, Mr. Callaway.
Thank you very much then.

　With that, Mr. Caraway bowed his head lightly again and left with a smile on his face.
　After his posterior disappeared, I was about to go back inside the mansion with Lilia-san when I suddenly heard a small voice.

''...You're still a gentle person.
...What?
...Well, you know what? As a lover, I'm very snooty... and that's what I mean.

　While saying such sarcastic praise, Lilia-san returned to the mansion a step ahead of me.

　Dear Mom, Dad--I just finished listening to the explanation of the Six Kings Festival, and it's really an outrageous thing. I'm confused by the fact that I'm treated like a state guest, but the festival that Kuro and the others are producing - I'm quite looking forward to it.