April 22nd, the height of spring.

It was Bertsche's birthday.

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"Happy birthday, Berthe!

"Happy birthday, Berthe."

"Happy birthday, Berthe."

"Happy birthday, Berthe."

Everyone pours a glass of wine and congratulates each other.

Each time Bertsche empties the glass and the next person pours wine ......, but the glasses are specially made so they look full after 5 milliliters, so even after 2 or 3 glasses, the glass is barely 100 milliliters. The next person pours the next glass of wine.

Although she is Reinhardt's wife, Bertsche is not very strong with alcohol, so she has adjusted her <> so that her <> magic is weakly activated, so she is never more than <>>.

"Thank you very much, gentlemen.

"I thank you as well."

With that, Bertsche and Reinhardt bade farewell to the couple.

No gifts were exchanged this time.

Bertsche's opinion was that it would be a burden for both the giver and the receiver, as this is an annual event.

"......This is the ......"

And one more.

Phyllius.

Along with his sister Delphina, he is now a member of the .

The bracelets of the <> are silver-gray and gold-marbled. Delphina is silver-gray with gold lines, so the color scheme is the same.

"It is a great honor to be included in your group."

"Don't talk like that, come here!"

Theon called Philelicious. Marikka was standing next to him.

"Yes, Mr. Zion, Ms. Marikka, what is it?"

Phyllisas walked toward him as Theon called him.

Delphina looked at him with a mischievous smile.

"Let me introduce you to Phyllis. This is Thales. The one you call the Wise One of the North.

"Lord Theon, please do not call me that, for it is a shame."

"I understand your feelings, Mr. Turles, but if you don't introduce them that way, Phylicious and Delphina won't get the message. So please forgive me for this one time."

"Well, if you say so, Maricca-sama, I have no choice."

Seeing Zion, Marikka, and the <> exchanging such words, Phyllisas froze.

"<> Sir ......?"

"Brother, brother!"

"Oh, oh ......."

Delphina slapped him on the back and he came to his senses.

"Wise man, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

"No, so don't call me a wise man."

"Well then, <>," he said.

"......, that's enough."

Turles seemed to be annoyed by the way Phylicious was holding him up.

Although there were some such exchanges, the gathering on Horai Island proceeded peacefully.

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

"By the way, isn't the spring garden party the day after tomorrow?

Reinhard asked Jin.

"That's right.

"Are you sure about your manners and etiquette?"

"I guess so. Erza has been training me.

"I see."

Jin is an honorary noble, so he has to act accordingly.

Even 400 years ago, he had to appear at the palace often, so he knew some manners and etiquette.

"The main characters are Goh, Merce, and Rubina, though."

"Well, yes, but it's not easy being a guardian, or rather a guardian's guardian, is it?"

I'm sure we'll manage.

The spring garden party is not so formal.

Basically, as long as you use polite language and keep a low profile, you won't be blamed.

It is said that you should act in accordance with common sense ......, but the problem is that this common sense differs slightly from country to country and from person to person.

Learning the differences is the first step in learning good manners, Reinhardt said.

"That being said. Unlike Reinhardt and Erza, I am a civilian.

"Not anymore, though."

Don't mix it up.

Sorry. Well, you get used to it.

"I know, I know, I know."

Then Elsa joined the conversation.

"Don't worry. Jin learned everything and I'm here too.

"That's right. I'm counting on you.

I'm counting on you.

I'll be counting on you.

Zion was also talking with Lorona.

"It's a nice group, isn't it?"

"Yes, isn't it?"

"Yes, isn't it?" "But it's true, there are too many people here who are not allowed to be on the stage. I can see why they have to be kept secret."

There are people here who should no longer be of this world. And when you see them in their youth, you realize that they are a group that cannot be measured by common sense.

It is a sign of trust that they will not reveal such things.

"That's right."

Lorona was reminded once again that she had become a member of the because of their trust in her. .......

* * * *

< was over, Phyllius thanked Jin again.

"Thank you very much, Jin-sama. Thank you for making me a member of such a transnational group.

"No, I welcome all capable members."

Jin hopes to make the planet Hale a second home for everyone.

For this purpose, it is better to have as many capable comrades as possible.

But first of all, let's talk about <.

What will Filius do now?

"I think I will stay with Marikka for a while and learn about the current times before making a decision.

"Well, that's good to know."

Delphina is officially known as the manager of the underground facility on Gasmada Island, but Phyllius has yet to make his debut.

Jin thought it would be better to make his official debut at a later date, but that would depend on what Phyllis wanted.

"I'll support you one way or another," he said.

"I will support you in any case."

The number of members of the < has increased.

What will be their path? .......