I Was Caught up in a Hero Summoning, but That World Is at Peace

Even a man like Count Sharon, who possessed immense wealth within Archlesia Empire and had the standing of a prominent merchant, could never have predicted that Kuromueina would suddenly show up at a tea party his daughter attended. Thus, even after hearing a certain amount of explanation, his mind was still somewhat confused.

[……I understand that Underworld King-sama attended as Miyama Kaito-sama’s attendant, but I still find it hard to believe. No, it’s not that I think you are lying, but I simply cannot wrap my mind around it yet.]

[I understand how you feel, Father. I couldn’t quite accept the reality myself for a while either……]

[F- For now, I believe the Underworld King-sama is a gentle person, so there should be no problem…… but there was no rudeness that occurred, I hope?]

Kuromueina was the richest person in the world and the owner of countless major trading companies, a figure who could rightly be called the pinnacle of the economic world. Most top companies in various fields were under Kuromueina’s control, and though she had no desire to dominate personally, she possessed overwhelming power enough to rule the entire economy if she wished.

The Sharon family was a noble house with both power and wealth, owning one of the top five magic tool trading companies in the Human Realm, yet Kuromueina existed on a completely different plane. With the wealth and authority she commanded, she could easily bring the Sharon Trading Company to ruin, so it was no wonder that Count Sharon asked his questions with unease.

Count Sharon had met and spoken with Kuromueina several times regarding business matters and knew that just as the rumors say, she had a gentle and benevolent nature, but given the stature of the person in question, he still wanted to make sure.

[Yes, just as I had heard from rumors and from Father, she was cheerful and kind. At first, I was a little intimidated, but by the middle of the tea party, I and the other attendees were able to converse with her calmly.]

[I see, that’s good. It must have been difficult to deal with such an unexpected situation. However, eventually you would have had the chance to meet Underworld King-sama in your role at the Sharon Trading Company, so having made your introduction in advance is an advantage……]

[……Unn?]

[It’s not over yet.]

[……………..]

Naturally, Count Sharon, as a noble who had dealt with many other nobles, had experience in deceit and strategy, so it was easy for him to read something from Cornelia’s expression.

It also didn’t take long for him to understand that the shocking content of Kuromueina’s story was still only the prelude.

[……What is this ominous feeling? Is there something more problematic than the Underworld King-sama matter……?]

[Yes…… Although it is unrelated to that matter, first there is this. It’s that magic tool that allows direct orders to Nifty, which has been given to Kaito-sama’s friends. All the young ladies who participated received one as well.]

[Ahh, the magical tool I’ve heard about…… Is it really this small? If all the functions I’ve heard about can work at this size, the magic formulas engraved in it must be quite advanced. Well, since Miyama Kaito-sama is on good terms with Underworld King-sama and likely has many connections to the Seditch Magical Tool Trading Company, I wouldn’t say it’s impossible……]

After prefacing that it was unrelated to the main matter, Count Sharon looked at the magic tool with evident interest. He had often heard about it in rumors, but this was his first time seeing the actual item.

That said, for the Sharon family, Nifty’s products weren’t prohibitively expensive; rather, the ease of placing orders was welcome, so there was no issue.

No, the problem lay in the conversation that would follow.

[Now, for the main matter. It concerns the Victor Trading Company……]

[The Victor Trading Company? That small firm dealing in monster-related goods?]

[Yes. Miyama Kaito-sama has taken a strong interest in their custom brushes for monsters……]

[Unn? That shouldn’t be a problem. You can simply introduce him. They would be pleased as well.]

[Well, um, that is…… I would be the one to guide Kaito-sama……]

[…………………………Huh? W- Wait…… g- guide? You mean you would personally accompany Miyama Kaito-sama for the introduction, rather than writing an introduction letter? W- Why would it come to that……?]

Even Count Sharon found himself completely at a loss. Indeed, regarding the tea party, he had hoped that his daughter, Cornelia, might leave a favorable impression on Kaito and build a friendly relationship, which would be very helpful for the Sharon family.

But arranging a meeting that felt almost like a date on a first encounter was several steps beyond what Count Sharon-sama had anticipated.

[No, in this case, it is partly my fault. Initially, as Father-sama suggested, I assumed I would write an introduction letter and offered to introduce him if Kaito-sama wanted to…… but it seems Kaito-sama interpreted that as meaning I would personally guide him…… In hindsight, I didn’t consider that Kaito-sama might be unfamiliar with the concept of introduction letters.]

[I- I see, so that’s how it is…… Indeed, given his influence and the breadth of his social connections, it’s easy to misunderstand, but if we consider Miyama Kaito-sama’s perspective as that of an Otherworlder, it makes sense that he would be unfamiliar with introduction letters……]

[Yes, I failed to anticipate that and my explanation was insufficient.]

[Well, it can’t be helped. It would be rude to correct it afterward…… So, when is it?]

[The 23rd of this month.]

[Only six days from now!?]

[Umm, Kaito-sama is extremely enthusiastic, and it just happened to fall on a day when my schedule was free……]

Seeing Cornelia’s expression, which was a mix of resignation and something else, Count Sharon looked up at the ceiling once more. Surely, by now, she and Marquis Hamilton would be having a lively conversation.

<Afterword>

Serious-senpai : [His daughter went to a tea party and came back having made a promise to go out in six days with the World’s Singularity…… In a way, this blow might be even heavier than what was dealt to Marquis Hamilton…… So this is the one-hit-kill type……]