I Was Caught up in a Hero Summoning, but That World Is at Peace - Chapter 2388: Purchase of Exclusive Brush ⑰

It was certainly a relief that Kaito had offered a helping hand during the exchange with Megiddo, but the fact remained that she had missed the proper timing to introduce herself.

(……H- How should I handle this……? Once their conversation with Kaito-sama ends, I naturally have to greet them. But is it really okay to mention my family name? Kaito-sama is special, of course, but if I introduce myself with my family name included, it might be taken as if I expect to be treated as nobility…… No, but if I only give my first name here, it would break the flow of Kaito-sama’s introduction…… U- Uuuu, what is the correct way to do this……?)

At this point, Cornelia was allowed to meet the two of the Six Kings solely in her capacity as Kaito’s friend; she was not permitted to stand before them as a representative of Sharon County. If she gave her full name, it could be interpreted as having ulterior motives, but since Megiddo seemed to know of Sharon County, omitting the family name would also feel unnatural. Cornelia wrestled with these thoughts.

Thereupon, just as the conversation between Kaito and Megiddo reached a lull, Magnawell spoke quietly, his tone commanding.

[……Now, if you are a friend of Miyama Kaito, then it is only proper for us to show the appropriate consideration. You are permitted to introduce yourself, including your family name. Megiddo, is that acceptable for you too?]

[Ahh? ……Ah, about that huh…… Sure, he’s Kaito’s buddy, so I don’t mind either.]

Sensing Cornelia’s hesitation, Magnawell granted her permission to give her full name and confirmed it with Megiddo. Despite her rough manner, Megiddo was sharp enough to immediately understand Magnawell’s intention and nodded in agreement.

[With your generous words, I am deeply grateful…… Once again, please allow me to greet the great rulers of the Demon Realm. I am Cornelia Sharon, eldest daughter of Sharon County.]

[Umu. I am Magnawell Baskus Lardo Kurtzvald, though you may call me Magnawell.]

As Cornelia delivered her greeting and Magnawell and Megiddo responded, Kaito’s expression turned slightly puzzled.

[Arehh? Megiddo-san, wasn’t your family name Argetes Borgnes?]

[Unn? Nah, that’s not my family name. Borgnes is just the name I use in my usual form. This form is Kurein, and the other humanoid form Kaito has seen is named Pureshon.]

[Ahh, so it was the name of a form.]

[Yeah. Well, as long as I properly convey the name Megiddo, the rest doesn’t matter.]

Watching this exchange between Megiddo and Kaito from the side, Cornelia tried to calm her fluttering heart.

(I now truly understand the meaning behind Eris-sama’s words. Simply being Kaito-sama’s friend allows me to use my family name and even call the Six Kings by their names…… His influence is astonishing. At the very least, I have already been elevated far beyond the position of a mere noble daughter. No matter what, now that I’ve used my family name, I must act with the full awareness that everything I do from this point on will affect the reputation of Sharon County……)

Cornelia had been permitted to give her full name and had presented herself as a member of the Sharon noble family to Magnawell and Megiddo. From this moment on, her actions would reflect on the Sharon family’s reputation.

Cornelia braced herself for the weight of that responsibility…… but even she had to admit, her assumption that she could simply manage by being cautious was far too naïve.

No, her way of thinking wasn’t wrong in itself. Yet, inexperienced Cornelia had still underestimated the situation, she hadn’t fully realized just how much influence Kaito’s high regard carried……

[Hmm…… Sharon County huh…… I thought they’d been stable lately, nothing too challenging, nothing remarkable…… but I see, there’s someone in the current Sharon County that catches Kaito’s attention……]

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[Fumu. Sharon County, if I recall, owns a magic tool trade company, doesn’t it? That does pique my interest a bit…… But that aside, Miyama Kaito. Did you come all the way to this city today just to hear a performance?]

A chill ran down her spine. Both Megiddo and Magnawell seemed to show interest in Sharon County simply because of Kaito’s acquaintance, and Cornelia’s stomach tightened in warning.

But her uneasy thoughts were short-lived, another shock was about to strike.

[Ahh, no, it was more like I went to the Victor Trading Company on the recommendation of Cornelia-san. They deal in monster-related goods, you see. They make specialized brushes for monsters, and apparently, they’re practically a subsidiary under Cornelia-san’s Sharon Trading Company.]

[……Hou, that is interesting…… This brush you mentioned is……]

The conversation, casually started by Kaito in response to Magnawell’s words, sent a wave of dread coursing through Cornelia, as if all the blood in her body had drained away.

(Kaito-sama? KAITO-SAMAAAA!? D- Didn’t you just phrase that strangely? The way you said it, it sounds like I hold a high position within the Sharon Trading Company! I’m just the eldest daughter of the County, and the Sharon Trading Company is the family business…… I don’t actually hold that much authority…… N- No, it’s true I haven’t explained that part to Kaito-sama in detail, so it’s understandable he might misunderstand, but still! Still!!!)

Her soul’s cry went unheard by Kaito, and with no chance to interrupt the conversation between Magnawell and Kaito, Cornelia could only wear a helpless, indescribable expression on her face.

<Afterword>

Serious-senpai : [If you think about it, had she been able to faint in their first encounter without any prior information, all of this could’ve been avoided…… It really highlights just how devilish that Stomachache Devil was for putting in an anti-faint measure……]