At 5:00 p.m., the garden party ended without a hitch.

The closing speech was not made by the emperor, but by the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Schlotgen von Kabastan.

After that, the party broke up in what is called a flow.

The guests were escorted home by the golem maidens, one by one.

I'm going to see the Minister of Internal Affairs. Reiko, come with me.

"Yes, Father."

So Elsa, Daikie, Cocona, Goh, Rubina, and Merce went to the waiting room.

Jin and Reiko went to the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications.

There was also the Minister of Magical Technology, LeGrey Gibbs von Vesuvius, who thanked Jin for his help in examining the golem.

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"These are our golems."

The Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications and the Minister of Magical Technology immediately took Jin to the Golem hangar.

More than 100 Golems were placed there.

"Some of them are in operation right now, so there are about 100 more.

"Okay. Well, may I start tomorrow?

Of course, I'll be glad to help you.

May I bring my assistants Goh and Rubina and two assistant golems?

Of course. I will issue a permit.

The hangar is located at the north side of the palace, at the back of the building.

Traditionally, <> gets a free pass, but since there are so many assistants this time, this will be useful to avoid any unnecessary trouble.

"And what should I do about the honorarium?　Let me know if you have any requests.

If so, please let me analyze this golem for future study.

Is that what you want?

Yes. It's for research.

I understand. I'll ask permission from His Majesty.

Thank you very much.

Jin and Reiko went to the waiting room where Daikīkī and the others were waiting.

Jin-sama!

Sorry to keep you waiting.

What's going on?

"Oh, I'll tell you when we get back."

And so the group returned to the residence in a carriage prepared by the imperial authorities.

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After returning to the residence, Jin explained that he was going to go to the Golem maintenance the next day.

"If you don't mind, I'd like to ask Goh and Rubina to come too.

"I'll be there!

I'm coming!

"I'm sorry, but I can't take Melze with me this time. I'm sorry.

No, I understand. I can't help you.

"I'm sorry."

Despite such an incident, they made a schedule for the next day so that they could arrive at Miyagi by 9:00 a.m.

* * * * * * * *

After taking a bath to remove dust and fatigue, we had a little late dinner.

"So, how was the garden party today?"

Jin asked over tea after dinner.

"It was a little different from what I expected.

"Yes, it was."

"Me too."

"I see. As a matter of fact, so am I.

Jin-sama?

Me too.

Erza-sama too?

We thought so too.

Yes, my dear.

"Well, are all of you present here of the same opinion?"

Rubina's grandmother, Amanda, said dismissively.

"We've never been to a spring garden party before."

"Yes, you are right, dear."

It was the first time for Daiki-Cocona and her husband, but Elsa, who knew them in the past, agreed with them.

"I've never been to a spring garden party either.

"Is that so?"

"I see."

However, Elsa has been to many regular garden parties and parties.

"There's a general flow at a normal party," she says.

Greetings from the organizer.

Greetings by high-ranking members of the attendees.

Introductions of self and others, if necessary.

Dinner and dancing. This is the main part of the socializing.

Then closing remarks.

This is how it generally goes.

"I didn't hear any introductions or greetings from the attendees.

"Nope. There was no dance. ...... I guess that's so that the attendees can enjoy the garden."

"I guess so."

In that sense, Jin thought, it was enjoyable enough.

"And then we can have them find a friend who doesn't care about their status?"

"Oh, I see."

Goh, Rubina, Merce and the others did not fare so well on that score.

"But the garden was lovely."

"Yes, Mel!"

"The query flowers were beautiful. ......"

Jin was happy to hear that Goh and the other three liked the query flowers.

"......Well then, let's talk a little about tomorrow."

"Oh, yes.

"The appointment is at 9:00 a.m., so I'll be in the waiting room five minutes before. So I'll be in the waiting room five minutes before today. I'll be out of here by 8:35. In a , of course."

Yes, sir!

Yes, sir!

You'll be accompanied by Reiko and Craftsman 101. Pilot is Hope. < with Miyagi, and Hope will help us.

Jin let them listen to his explanation.

"And finally...?"

?

"Let's hear Elsa's grade for today's etiquette."

"Yes. ............"

Rubina looked uncomfortable, but her grandmother, Amanda, had the opposite reaction,

"Please tell us, Miss Elsa."

"Please tell me, Miss Elsa," she pleaded.

"Okay, okay. ...... Goh scored 80. Excellent.

Thank you!

Meltze scored 90. Not much to say. You just have to get used to it.

Thank you very much.

"Rubina is ......."

Rubina cleared her throat.

"Seventy. Passed. I think you've mastered it very well in such a short time."

"Yes!"

"The only point deduction was for trying to repair the golem on your own. So there's a little extra for that. Keep up the good work."

Okay.

Okay, then."

Erza looked at Jin.

"Jin got 60 points. Let's work a little harder."

"What?　What was wrong?

"He was lying on the seat. It's bad manners from an aristocrat's point of view.

"I see... ...... but you didn't say that at the time..."

"Yes, but I think it's acceptable at that garden party. In that sense, I give it an 80 for the spring garden party.

"That's right."

"But be careful."

"Okay. ......"

And so, the spring night passed.