Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 321: And Then, To the East
“I’ll make sure the drinks are delivered before the party… By the way, I am invited too, aren’t I?”
The day after he had that strange dream.
During breakfast at the inn, Celestine said that to Rest.
She wore her usual elegant smile as a noble lady, but behind it was a kind of pressure that suggested “you better invite me, or else.”
“Of course. After everything you’ve done for us, it would be rude not to.”
“I’m glad to hear that. I’ll also have some octopus delivered to the fishing village, so don’t worry about that… So, what are your plans moving forward?”
“Next, um… I’m thinking of heading to the Lavender Frontier Territory.”
“The Lavender Frontier? That’s rather sudden—why there?”
“Well…”
It was hard to explain that the idea came from a dream.
So Rest gave a vague answer.
“I heard rumors that there’s a monster called a Diamond Bear in the Lavender territory. Supposedly, its meat is a rare delicacy, so I thought I’d try looking for it.”
“Oh, so you know about the Diamond Bear? It was served at a royal banquet some time ago, but not many people are aware of it. Where did you hear about it?”
“Uh… I read it in a book, maybe?”
Rest averted his gaze instinctively.
That reaction made it obvious he was lying, but Celestine, ever the considerate woman, didn’t press any further.
“Well, yes. If you managed to serve something as rare as Diamond Bear at the party, it would definitely make a splash. But… I’ve heard that Diamond Bears live in a restricted forest within the Lavender territory. Hunting them is strictly prohibited.”
“Ah—really?”
“Yes. You’d need permission from the Lavender Territory to even enter the area.”
That was more of a hurdle than Rest had expected.
While he was friendly with Urla Lavender, he had no personal connection with the Marquis himself.
“Marquis Lavender has long advocated for war with the Geizel Empire in the East and keeps his distance from the royal family’s policy of cooperation. Given your close ties to the royal family, Rest, he might not look upon you kindly.”
That raised the difficulty level even further.
Rest was the son-in-law of Marquis Rosemary, a royal advisor. He was also close with Marquis Catreya and Duke Crocus—political opponents of the Lavender house.
“…Maybe I should reconsider.”
“Personally, I’d be grateful if you could build a bridge with the Lavender Marquis, though.”
“Don’t lay that kind of burden on me… My backpack’s already bursting.”
He was already overwhelmed by all the responsibilities on his shoulders.
(Sorry, Shouko. I appreciate the tip, but maybe I’ll give up on the Diamond Bear…)
With that decision, Rest left the fishing village where his errands were complete.
He parted ways with Celestine at the royal capital and returned to Count Clover’s estate—but once he arrived, he received an unexpected report.
“Lord Rest, a formal invitation has arrived from the Lavender Territory… Do you have any idea why?”
“…Huh?”
Staring at the envelope handed to him by the household butler, Rest was left speechless at the unbelievable timing.