Thanks to the dry slime, the small fish scooping problem is solved. Now that we've received permission from Nord's father, all we have to do is get Erman's workshop to mass-produce some poi for us.

　By the way, one slime can get the skin of fifteen poi, so the consumption rate isn't that bad. You don't have to overhunt them like Tory did before.

　I'll make the tank for you with earth magic, and Roland, Lumumba, and Gates will be bringing in the fish the day before the festival.

　Throwing and kicking targets are also completed, and it has been suggested that we should increase production due to their high expectations, but we're leaving it at that.

　The harvest festival is mainly for the villagers. It is a day for the villagers to enjoy the harvest of the year by showing, talking, selling, and buying the food they have harvested and prepared in their homes.

　I don't think it's right to fill it with events organized by the nobility. It's just a small event, and the villagers' stalls and events are the main attraction.

　I don't want to have a harvest festival full of pitching and kicking targets.

　The preparations for the village seem to be going well, but the problem is the mansion.

　After all, a large number of nobles will be coming this year.

　Alecia and Ra-chan, who are dukes, as well as Bram, who is an earl, and the Silford family, who are also barons.

　They are unprecedentedly large groups of guests and noble people.

　In order to entertain them without any problems, the mansion is bustling with preparations.

　They are busy ordering new ones, complaining that this room is too small for Alecia-sama and that she can't sleep in this bed.

　Our house is small and we don't plan on inviting a lot of guests to stay or party, so it's impossible to provide the best hospitality, but I suppose it's the duty of the organizer to do what he or she can to provide the best possible service.

　In contrast to the village's preparations, I was also kept busy by a psychic moving furniture and cleaning the house.

　The hectic but enjoyable days passed in the blink of an eye.

　The day before the harvest festival. The day before the harvest festival, the day of the nobles' visit arrived.

　The living room, which is usually a peaceful place, is somehow tense.

　This is because the guests will arrive later.

　Nord's father looks more irritated and a little nervous than usual.

　Erna's mother, sitting next to him, is elegantly sipping her tea, as if she doesn't feel the tension, but her gaze has been glancing at the door for some time now.

''You're both nervous, aren't you?''

That's right. Aside from the Silfords, the rest of them are dukes and earls, you know?　Because I've never invited anyone like that in.

'It's not so much that I invited them, except for the Silfords, but they wanted to come of their own accord.

'Really. You could have just left Luna's place...

　Maybe it's because Bram is coming, but sister Elinora says things without reservation.

'Bram will be a pain in the ass, but Ra's a good boy.

　I don't know much about Alecia either, so no comment.

　When I follow up as such, sister Elinora shows interest.

'What kind of girl is she?'

She's a very innocent, lovely, younger girl.

Well, there's a girl younger than me...

　Why do you only say that part in a meaningful way?

　I have no idea what sister Elinora is thinking.

'Anyway, I'm sure Al is the only one who knows all of these people, so please?

I try my best, but they're not people I can control.

　Brother Silvio will give me hope, but that's all I'm going to do, I'm not going to take a cheap shot at it.

　Aside from Eric and Ra-chan, I don't know what Bram and Alecia are going to say. There's a limit to how well they know each other.

　I'm glad to be able to play with Rah-chan and Eric, but I'm not too happy about having Alecia and even Bram staying over.

　It's a good idea to have a good time with them.

　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what to do with it. When the time comes, I'll sleep in my own home.

　As I was making such a decision, there was a knock on the living room door.

"Come in.

Please excuse me. There are some members of the Silford family here.

　Apparently, the Silford family was the first to arrive.

　Well, this one had informed me by letter and other means that they would be arriving early, so it was to be expected.

I understand. Since that's the case, let's go outside and welcome them.

　Dad Nord says and heads for the front door, and we follow him.

　As we step out of the door, a bit of cold air caresses our skin.

　It's already the middle of October and the temperature has dropped a bit. The temperature has dropped a bit, and we need long sleeves and cloaks instead of short sleeves.

　On the contrary, what a wonderful season autumn is, since it is the only way to reach the right temperature.

　In winter and summer, there's nothing you can do about it, even if you switch clothes somewhat.

　Looking around the landscape, the leaves of the trees that had been so lush were slowly turning into autumn colors. The yellow and orange tinted spots stood out well. But it was still too early for them to turn red.

　Just by looking at the trees like this, you can clearly see the change of seasons.

　The sky was a perfect blue and there was not a cloud in sight. The weather tomorrow should be fine, too.

　As I was gazing at the scenery in a daze, I heard the sound of a carriage in the distance.

It sounds like they're here.

　Turning my gaze forward as I heard Mother Erna's words, I saw a carriage approaching from behind the gate.

　On the side of the carriage was the emblem of a sword I had seen on the side of the carriage. It was definitely the Silford family.

　On either side were Roomba and Gates on horseback, approaching straight towards us.

　Today, I'm asking Roomba and Gates to lead the way.

　You know, when we went to Silford territory, we also asked them to lead us. This time we're returning the favor.

　Besides, there are other nobles coming today, and it would be difficult to keep up appearances without doing this.

　It's a good idea to have a good time with them.

　The butler, Largo, who was riding in the governor's seat, got out and promptly opened the carriage door.

　Then, Egal-san was the first to dismount, and Natasha came out as an escort.

　Both of them were smiling and laughing at each other, a scene that showed the couple's friendship.

　Maybe the sight of Father Nord and Mother Erna doing it made them want to do it.

　Next, Eric and Luna-san come down with polite steps.

　It seems that my brother, who is originally a knight, is there, but looking at the way the door has been closed, he seems to be absent this time as well. Perhaps he's busy with the work of the knights in the royal capital.

　It would take at least two weeks of holiday to come to Colliat Village, and I can't imagine that you can get that much time off with the knights.

''Thank you for going out of your way to lead and greet me, Lord Nord.

　Mr. Eggal, the head of the Silford family, was the first to speak.

''No, I've had the pleasure of working with you before. Thank you for coming from so far away today.

"Ha, ha, Lord Nord. I am no longer a stranger to you. It's time for you to start talking in broken tones.

All right. You're welcome, Master Aegal.

　Apparently, the heads of the family have gotten along well with each other since their last visit.

　Aegar-san is about the same age as Nord Dad and has the same title.

　Regrettably, there are sons and daughters of each other, so it's probably the easiest to get along with.

''You look well, Natasha-san.

'Lady Erna!　I've been looking forward to meeting you!

　Their wives seem to get along well with each other. It makes me smile to see these two beautiful women happy.

　And as soon as Eric came toward me, he crossed his arms around my shoulders.

'Alfried. Come here for a minute.

What are you talking about?

　I ask him, but Eric doesn't listen and walks off cheating.

　Apparently, he would like to have an annoying conversation before greeting us.

　While sister Elinora, brother Silvio and Luna look at us quizzically, we move away from them a bit.

　When we're some distance away, Eric sneaks in an earful.

'I had written in my reply letter, is it true that Miss Alecia is coming?'

　Oh, that's what Eric wants to know.

　It would be bad for my heart if I thought he was just going to stay at our mansion normally, but if the state of affairs was that the dukes and earls were there. That's why I sent a letter to the Silford family with additional information once I found out the situation.

　Come to think of it, this guy recklessly said that he likes Alecia.

　I warned him not to do it because it's a high point, but he's still curious about it.

'Yes, I do. I don't know why, but it looks like she's coming with Rahul.''

'Right!　Then it's all good!

　When I assured him that the information was solid, Eric smiled happily and patted me on the back.

　I don't care if it's a large mansion or mansion, our mansion isn't that big as it looks.

　When you're under the same roof as the person you're interested in, it's natural for a boy of your age to be excited about it.

''Don't peek at me or anything, okay?''

But who would do that?