Chapter 369
Chapter 369
After meeting up with Fara and the others, I gave David, Marrone, and Berzelia another tour of the venue.
Everyone's eyes lit up with delight at the food, drinks, charcoal truck, and pocket watch developed in the Bardia territory.
In particular, they were very happy to test drive the charcoal wheel.
Marrone and the others also seemed to enjoy talking with Ellen and the fox tribe children, as it was the first time for them to meet dwarves and beast tribe children.
However, Marrone and Berzelia's compliments got Ellen on the ball, and she said, "Hmmm, actually. I started talking about the lightning attribute .......
}Ellen⁉"
I hurriedly called out to her, and she huffed.
}Oh⁉ I'm sorry. I just ...... ahaha ....... Ladies and gentlemen, please pretend you didn't hear that.}
"I understand. The Bardia family is still thinking of various products, isn't it?"
David and Berzelia also nodded with a wry smile at Marrone's words.
Ellen almost inadvertently slipped up when she mentioned that they are secretly researching "something that can harbor and hold the magical power of the lightning attribute.
If we succeed in developing it, the Bardia territory will be able to develop ahead of the rest of the world.
Ellen is smiling, but I'm in cold sweat inside.
Fortunately, Marrone and the others seemed to have understood what was going on from the exchange and didn't ask any questions.
Afterwards, we changed places and had a chat over a light meal around the desk.
Even though they are all Imperial aristocrats, they have different ways of thinking and different duties from one country to another, so I think we had a very useful conversation.
However, I am still concerned about "Marrone," the daughter of the Marquess Berluti.
She is a very nice person as far as I can tell.
I can talk without hesitation, I can read the mood of the place, and I am also very perceptive,......, but that's why I felt something unfathomable.
And the name "Marrone" also caught my attention.
Its name from "Tokirella! The name is the same as "Marrone Rhodopis," the main heroine of "Tokirella!
However, she is the daughter of the Marquis Berluti, so her family name is "Marrone Jean Paul.
The question is whether this can be dismissed as a coincidence or a change in the gears of fate.
But, as in the case of "Tokirella! it would be easy to dismiss it as a coincidence, considering the fact that "Valerie Erasenise," a villainess in "Tokirella!
After putting these thoughts together, I turned my attention to the topic as we all talked in harmony.
By the way, since it is fate that we could all talk like this, why don't we exchange letters?
"Well, that's a wonderful idea."
Marrone smiled happily, and Berzelia nodded in agreement.
"Yes . I think it's good, too."
"I'll be in touch with the Bardia family. Since the Bardia family and the territory where I reside are far from each other, it is easier to communicate by letter. I would be very grateful for your cooperation".
David agreed, and it was decided that everyone present at the meeting would exchange letters.
This means that in addition to the Kelvin family, which is a neutral faction located on the opposite side of the Bardia territory, Marrone and David have established a connection with the Marquise Jean-Paul, the leading innovator in the Imperial capital.
The Marquise Jean-Paul is a tricky opponent, but it is more dangerous to have no ties to them.
Of course, the Marquis Jean-Paul is also looking into the activities of "Marrone Jean-Paul".
In addition, information on the Duchesse de l'Eracenise, the leader of the conservative faction, would also be obtained through "Valerie".
This should make it a little easier to see the general trends of the imperial aristocracy.
Well, I don't think they will divulge the information so easily.
At that moment, I hear a voice calling out, "You are talking about something interesting."
I turn around at the sound of that voice and see David and Valerie, the crown prince, coming toward me.
Immediately, Marrone and Berzelia get up from their seats and introduce themselves in awe.
Then David and Valerie also introduced themselves.
"I see, you are from the Marquise Jean-Paul. This is the first time we have met in person."
"It is my first time too."
When Valerie nodded at David's words, Marrone and Berzelia were awed again.
"Marrone and Berzelia are again in awe. 'Master David, Lady Valeri."
'Mi, to the right as well, it is an honor, ."
"Ha-ha-ha. You don't have to be so modest. What were you talking about?
David said, smiling lightly at everyone present.
As far as I can observe, he doesn't seem to be blushing when he sees Marrone, nor does he seem to be in love at first sight.
If Marrone is the same person as Marrone in "Tokirella!", something might happen when she meets David, who plays the leading role,......, but there seems to be no particular change.
'...... I'm talking about getting everyone here to exchange letters,' she said. Would David and Valerie like to join us?"
When I thoughtfully answered David's question, he nodded his head.
"That sounds interesting. I'll join you, if you don't mind an occasional visit. How about Valerie?"
"Yes. ....... Well then, since it's an occasion, I'll join in."
Thus, David, the Crown Prince, and Valeri, the Duchess of Elasenise, also joined the exchange of letters.
Basically, the correspondence is about once a month, but it would be profitable if we could get some information.
Afterwards, we had another chat and found out that we were all close in age, so we decided to talk more casually and to call each other by our first names.
In the meantime, the party came to a close, and everyone headed home with their parents.
When we parted, David and all the other kids said they had a great time, but Valerie was the only one who looked unhappy and gave me an earful.
"Hey, Rid. She's called 'Marone' of the Marquise Jean-Paul. ...... I wonder if it's just 'same name'."
'...... that's what I'm wondering too, so I'm going to look into it.'
". Let me see what I can find out and I'll get back to you if I find anything."
"Yes. I'll let you know if I find out anything."
When I answered her, she seemed a little relieved and showed a relieved expression.
After the Dukes of Errachenise left the hall, the other nobles followed them on their way home.
The silence that finally came to the hall loosened the threads of tension, and she sat down on a nearby chair and let out a breath, "Phew,.......
"I'm ...... a little tired, as expected."
Fara, who was nearby, overflowed with a smile at that murmur.
"Heh. Thank you for your hard work. Master Rid."
I replied, "Thank you, Fara," and shifted my gaze to Dianna, who was waiting by my side.
'And also Deanna. You've been a great help in so many ways."
I'm so glad I could help,
She bows in reverence.
During the reception, Diana had been by my side the entire time, and I was very grateful for her thoughtfulness.
Her capacity is truly wonderful, and her lover Rubens must be a very lucky man.
And it seems that some of the young men of the aristocracy were glancing at Diana.
Then Fara apologetically turned the conversation around.
"Master Rid. By the way, what were you and Valerie talking about earlier?"
"What? Ah, you know, . A little bit about Marrone".
She seemed to sense something when she said that and came up to me and asked me.
"I'd like to talk to you about it, too."
"What?' She tilted her head, but continued to whisper in my ear.
"The Marquis Berluti recognized her good qualities and adopted her as his daughter about a year ago. And the place where she spent her time until she was adopted was an orphanage run by the Baroness Rhodpis."
"......⁉"
The information given was astonishing.
The surname "Rhodopis" is the same as that of "Marrone" who appears in "Tokirella! and the fact that it is a "baronet" is also the same as the "Marrone Rhodopis" in "Tokirella!
Marrone" was in an orphanage run by the Lordopis baroness, so there is a high probability that she is the same person.
"......By the way, where did you get that information?"
I asked without thinking, and Fara's expression clouded over.
When Master Rid was talking with the Marquis Berruti, I heard it from Marrone herself. I know that I will have to get the information back, but I am sure that it will be accurate. I am sorry that I did not have the opportunity to tell you this sooner in the presence of all of you."
Fara said and was about to bow deeply when I hurriedly stopped her.
'No, no, I am very grateful to you for getting such valuable information. There is no need for Fara to apologize, and I am the one who should be thanking you."
Fara blushed when I thanked her and smiled at her.
She then turned her head and whispered in a happy and embarrassed manner, "I'm glad I could be of help"
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