The day after Jin registered with the Guild, a meeting was held at the Duke of Bruu's residence for the nobles, golems, and magecraftsmen who would be attending the golem garden party.

"Kuzma, Director of the Eastern District of the Blue Lands."

"Director of the Western District of the Blue Lands, Galana."

The two counts announced themselves, followed by the introduction of the golem and its creator, the Magi Craftsman.

"The golem of Count Kuzma, <>. Magecraftsman, Jin."

At the sound of their introductions, Lotte and Jin step forward and bow.

"The golem of Count Galana,<>. Magecraftsman, Botes."

Count Galana's Golem, <>, was a golden golem. She was glamorous and feminine, larger than Lotte.

(Kuh-oh, I don't like it!)

Soleil, Reiko's assistant golem that Jin made in Horai Island, is a matted gold color, while is a shiny gold color. Lotte is matte copper.

（It's a taste for the rich, isn't it?)

Jin declared in his heart. The magecraftsman named Botes, who had made it, had also sewn gold ornamental threads here and there on his clothes, which explains his taste.

Count Galana looks like a fat middle-aged man with brown hair and brown eyes.

Next,

"Shoro diplomat, Reinhard Randall's golem, <>. Magical Craftsman (Magi Craftsman) is also Reinhard Randall.

Reinhardt's black knight (Schwarzlitter) is introduced as a guest.

"Well, you have all done a wonderful job.

The Duke of Bruu, Lord of Breuland, commented. He is a cousin of King Egelea.

He is about 50 years old. He has blond hair with a hint of white, blue eyes, and a sturdy build. He has a short moustache and a very dignified appearance.

"Then let me show you my golem. <

In response to his voice, a golem over two meters tall in sturdy armor appears. At first glance, it appears to be a powerful fighter. On its back was a huge sword.

"This is me, Tauros. Magecraftsman is Jade Nephroy.

Jade Nephroy was a lanky man of advanced age. But his gray eyes were sharp, and he looked at Jin and Lotte as if he was searching them.

"I am not ashamed to present this to King Egelea, as well as my guest Reinhardt's black knight (Schwarzritter)," he said.

Duke Breu is in a good mood.

"Since today is a meeting, let's have a chance for the participants to get to know each other afterwards," he said.

True to his word, the rest of the meeting was a tea party with refreshments and herbal tea.

"Hello, you must be Count Kuzma's magecraftsman, right?

Jade Nephroy came to Jin with these words.

Yes, well. But I'm just a client, not an employee.

When Jin replied, Jade looked surprised,

"So you're a freelancer?　That's unusual. I didn't know that a magecraftsman who can make such a large number of golems is a freelance craftsman. So there are still some master craftsmen buried in the world.

"Do you have any idea how good that golem is?"

Reinhardt came over and asked Jade.

"Well, well, well, Mr. Reinhardt. Your black knight (Schwarzlitter) is a wonderful piece of work. Your movements are especially smooth and natural.

"No, no, your Taurus is magnificent!　No, no, your Taurus is magnificent!

Reinhardt pointed at him,

"I don't know. But the one who helped me control the movement of the Taurus is Robert, the most powerful knight under the Duke's command.

In general, the cooperation of veterans in the field is usually sought for the model of golem's movement control. Hence, Jin's Lotte is modeled after Marm, the head maid.

"The strongest knight in the Blue Lands is your model, he looks very strong.

"No, no, I have heard about the strength of the black knight (Schwarzlitter). I heard that it destroyed 20 planes by itself in a recent mock battle.

"No, that was a mock battle under very limited conditions ......."

Jade and Reinhardt started talking to each other, and Jin quietly left the scene, taking advantage of the situation.

However, Count Galana's magecraftsman, Botes, approached Jin.

"Hm, you are Count Kuzma's magecraftsman, Jin, you say?"

Jin gave up and decided to respond.

"Yes, well. But I'm just a client, not an agent.

The same reply as before.

"Yes, of course. It takes a simple magecraftsman to make a simple golem like that.

Botes then turned on his haunches,

"How would you like to be Count Galana's employee even now?　If you do, I will teach you many things.

Jin had no intention of taking him seriously. Jin no longer wanted to take him seriously,

He replied, "I'll think about it after the next golem garden party.

He replied, "I'll think about it after the Golem party. Did he take that as an affirmation?

"Ha, yes, if you become Count Galana's client, there will be a lot of money to be made.

With these words, he walked away.

As Jin looked over at her back, he thought to himself that there were many different kinds of magecraftsmen.

"What, Jin, here you are..."

Reinhardt found Jin and called out to him. Jade from earlier was with him.

But before Jin could say anything,

"Well, well, well, Mr. Reinhardt. I wonder if Miss Elsa is not with you today.

Someone said, "Miss Elsa was not with you today? It was Count Galana, of course.

"Count Galana, today is the meeting of the golems, Erza is not coming.

Reinhardt responds with a smile.

"Ha-ha-ha, you're right. But your cousin, Miss Elsa?　With her talent for magic and her good looks, I would love to have her as my second wife.

Elsa is a viscountess, and to be the wife of a countess, albeit a second wife, would be a great match for her. Last time she was called a concubine, so that's a little better.

"No, no, she's still a naive child, and for that reason I'm hoping she'll learn a thing or two by accompanying me on my travels.

"I don't know, I just find her very attractive in that innocent way. Please give my best regards when you return.

Count Galana walked toward the Duke of Brouw, probably thinking that it was out of place to make further advances in a place where alcohol was not being consumed.

"Did you hear me, Jin?"

Reinhard asked Jin,

"Yes. No wonder Erza doesn't like him.

Erza, who still doesn't know much about the world, and the fat, middle-aged Count. That's a beauty, or rather, a beauty and a beast. And this will never be a prince even if a loves him.

"I won't let Erza marry him..."

Reinhardt mutters with a rare expression of disgust on his face.

* * * * * *

"Ah, Jin and Reinhardt-sama are both in the duke's mansion, aren't they?

Bina, who had been left behind, was mumbling to herself in front of the workshop in the courtyard of Count Kuzma's mansion. Erza, who was taking a walk in the garden, heard her,

"It can't be helped. I'm rather relieved that I don't have to see Count Galana.

"What?　Miss Elsa, you know Count Galana?"

Bina asked Elsa in surprise,

"Elsa."

"What?"

"Elsa is fine. I'll call you Beena too.

She replied.

Yes. So you know Count El......za,Galana at ......?"

The language was a bit cryptic, but Elsa seemed to get the message,

"Yes. The last time I met him, he asked me to be his concubine."

"A concubine? ......"

Bina looks back at her own case.

Her sick younger siblings had been used as a threat and she had been almost handcuffed.

She was almost saved by Count Kuzma, who came to her at Jin's request. .......

I, too, was once almost violently attacked by Count Galana," Bina said.

Bina said,

"Rude?　Does he ever get violent with girls?

She didn't seem to understand the meaning of the word "violent",

"Well, <> means ......."

Bina was puzzling over how to explain,

"Miss, you are here in this place?

The nanny, Meene, came to her saying that. Then she said,

"The wind is cold today, please come inside.

She half-forcibly took Elsa away.

Bina was left behind, looking at her back,

"......I guess Erza is going to have a hard time in the future," she muttered to herself.

She was muttering to herself.