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

Of course, though both Eris Dia Hamilton and Marie Ritch are noble ladies, they are vastly different. Natural talent plays a role, but even more significant are their positions and authority.

As the heiress of a Marquisdom, Eris has undergone strict education since childhood, experiencing society and various settings, and possesses authority befitting her status.

For instance, if Eris were placed in the same situation Marie faces now, she would, of course, feel the strain on her stomach, but even then, she could make many decisions by her own judgment. At the very least, she could determine an initial course of action and response.

By contrast, Marie is the fourth daughter of a poor Barony. While she has received enough education to avoid disgrace as a noble lady, she is neither heir nor successor to the family’s enterprises, and therefore holds no authority to decide family policy.

[……N- No, no no no, impossible! This is far beyond what I can decide. E- Errr, please contact Father and Mother right away, and also Elder Brother and Elder Sister, and have them return immediately. If you say it concerns Miyama Kaito-sama, they should understand.]

Unless her parents, the heir Eldest Son, or at the very least the Eldest Daughter with some authority in the barony were present, she could not deal with the Lord Trading Chamber matter, the Death King faction’s matter, or the summons from the Temple of Fertility.

What’s worse, her parents were summoned by Marquis Hamilton to the capital along with the other tea party attendees’ parents, the eldest son was at another noble family’s party, and the eldest daughter had gone to a nearby city for agricultural trade.

Desperate to consult someone yet finding no one available, Marie, feeling her stomach twist in pain, ordered her maid to get in touch immediately.

[……F- For now, until someone returns…… let’s first check the return gifts. If there’s also a letter from Miyama Kaito-sama, it might explain the reason behind all this.]

[It has to be. I mean, otherwise, there’s no reason I’d be called by name like this……]

Not only Baron Ritch but all three parties who had reached out specifically named Marie alongside him, and the only explanation for such a thing could be Kaito’s involvement.

Pressing her aching stomach, Marie left the room with her maid to begin checking the return gifts.

In the main residence of the Hamilton Marquisdom in the Capital of Archlesia Empire, within its conference chamber, the head of the household, Marquis Hamilton was gathered with his heir Eris, Count Sharon, Baron Ritch, and the parents of the young ladies who had attended the tea party Eris hosted a few days prior.

The agenda was to discuss precautions for future dealings with Kaito. However, just as the meeting was about to begin, a maid entered.

[Pardon me. To Baron Ritch and his wife, an urgent message has arrived by hummingbird, addressed to your retainer. Lady Marie Ritch requests that you return home immediately, as a matter concerning Miyama Kaito-sama has arisen which she cannot resolve herself.]

[A- An urgent message…… N- No, but, we’re about to begin the meeting……]

Though Baron Ritch replied hesitantly, his expression showed clear unease. He and his wife were the lowest ranked among those present, and being summoned here by Marquis Hamilton, it was unthinkable to abandon the meeting and leave.

Yet, contrary to his reluctance, Marquis Hamilton spoke gravely.

[You must return at once. If you delay, things could become unrecoverable…… I’ll arrange for a mage who can cast Teleportation. Go home immediately by Teleportation Magic.]

[Eh? L- Lord Marquis!?]

Instead of simply granting permission to leave, the marquis was even providing them with a mage capable of Teleportation, making Baron Ritch stunned. Meanwhile, Eris, who seemed to have prepared in advance, received several small bottles from the maid and handed them to the Baron couple.

[Baron, Baroness, please take these.]

[T- This is……?]

[Something I was taught by Duchess Lilia Albert of Symphonia Kingdom. A very effective stomach medicine…… I’m sure you’ll need it. Please also give one to Lady Marie, and use them as directed.]

[……Y- Yes…… eh?]

It was an utterly bizarre thing, to be given stomach medicine as a gift. The Baron and his wife weren’t the only ones unsettled; the other nobles also stirred in unease. Yet both Marquis Hamilton and Eris were completely serious, leaving no room to object.

[……From the wine cellar, prepare a few bottles of wine for Baron Ritch and his wife to take with them…… Baron Ritch.]

[Y- Yes!? What is it, Milord……]

[Drowning in alcohol is foolish. But at times, there are circumstances where one must briefly avert one’s eyes, lest the heart break. Use it not for escape, but to collect yourself…… so that you may once again face forward.]

[……U- Uh…… Lord Marquis, Lady Eris, w- why are you looking at us like that…… W- What in the world are we about to go through……?]

This reception was exceedingly strange, yet both the Marquis and Eris wore earnest expressions, their eyes filled with genuine concern for the Ritch couple. This only magnified their dread.

[……Please, steel your hearts.]

[We shall reconvene regarding today’s discussion another time…… I wish you fortitude.]

The gazes cast upon them were like those sent to men marching off to die. Cold sweat ran down Baron and Baroness Ritch’s backs. For some reason, the words they soon heard, “The Teleportation Magic is ready”, rang in their ears like the pronouncement of their execution.

<Afterword>

Serious-senpai : [I see…… Considering all the stomachaches Eris and the Marquis have endured up until now, their reaction is only natural. But for Baron Ritch, who hasn’t yet experienced many stomachaches, it must feel like a bizarre situation……]