The preparations were thorough. Help was also provided from Garm's house.
Cain was greeting the guests as they arrived one after another.
I heard that His Majesty would be a little late, so I was relieved.
It was considerate of him to say that if he came suddenly, the other guests would be confused.
Not all the invited nobles would come; some sent gifts and letters from their territories or sent representatives. The ushers would guide them to the hall in turn.
Duke Eric brought Miss Silk and his wife. Of course, it goes without saying that they were surprised when they entered the hall.
"Surprising from the first hall, huh? And this mansion wasn't this new, was it?"
Duke Eric's sharp comment was directed at Cain.
"I'm going to live in this house in the future."
Silk, who was a bit out of control, also had this side. Duke Eric was smiling wryly beside her.
All the guests were overwhelmed by the dragon in the first hall.
The moment they entered the hall, they saw the taxidermy of an SS-class monster. It was impossible not to be surprised.
One of the first guests even screamed in the hall, so we made sure to explain it in advance.
Then the guests entered the party hall and were overwhelmed again.
In this world, metal glasses are common, and the citizens use wooden cups.
All the glasses on the table were made of Venetian glass.
We know that this world cannot produce such glass.
The plates also had beautiful patterns.
At first, I thought about preparing Japanese craft glass, but since this world is similar to medieval Europe, I decided that European glass art would be better.
I made the glasses and plates with magic, and in the end, I fainted from exhaustion.
The dishes were also being served in turn. The recipes for this meal were selected from my previous life.
In this world, it is difficult to gather better ingredients than those used by the upper nobility.
So I decided to completely separate and serve dishes from another world.
Roast beef, hamburgers, French fries, and karaage are dishes that do not exist here.
For drinks, I made champagne. The basic drink in this world is wine, and there are no carbonated drinks. However, I also prepared wine for those who don't like carbonated drinks.
There is also non-alcoholic champagne for children. I will drink that too, as I am only five years old.
Thanks to the world dictionary, I managed to pull it off.
Most of the people who received the invitations came. It was a relief that those who didn't need to come didn't.
Including the families that accompanied the nobles, nearly a hundred people entered the hall.
And the time came for the ceremony to begin.
Cain stood on the central platform.
"Thank you all for gathering here today amidst your busy schedules for a young man like me. By the grace of His Majesty, I have received the title of Baron and this mansion, and I am now able to unveil it. I have prepared some drinks and food, though modestly. Please enjoy yourselves today. Cheers."
"Cheers!"
The champagne was prepared for the toast.
"What is this glass!? It's made of glass, and the beautiful pattern, and this fizzy drink! The sensation and sweetness are irresistible."
Surprised voices rose from all over.
It was a success.
The nobles who tasted the exotic dishes were also surprised. Hamburgers didn't exist in this world.
They were savoring the tenderness and the juices that flowed out.
The nobles who attended were pleased.
"Cain! Teach me how to make these dishes later!"
Even Garm, who was helping, was in this state. Reine wouldn't leave the kitchen.
"Father, I've already given the recipes to the head chef, so we can make them at home in the future."
"This drink and these dishes are new to me. Teach me this information next time."
Of course, I couldn't say it was from my previous life, so I was just bluffing.
"Cain, these glasses are wonderful. How about selling some to me?"
It was Duke Eric.
"I plan to give a pair of these glasses as a souvenir to those who came today."
"Oh, that's great! I'd like this drink too, if possible."
"Then I'll prepare a few bottles. The key to enjoying it is to drink it cold."
"Sure, thanks. Look over there. Usually, it's said that to catch a man, you catch his stomach, but it looks like Silk is the one being caught."
He laughed and pointed to where Silk was enjoying the meal with Reine.
It was good that Silk was also liked.
While chatting with Duke Eric, Coran came over and whispered in my ear.
"His Majesty, the Queen, and Princess Therestia have arrived."
"Okay, I understand. Let's prepare to welcome them."
He headed for the platform.
"I'm sorry to interrupt the pleasant conversation, but His Majesty has just arrived. He will be entering shortly, so please be prepared."
Surprised voices rose again. A king coming to a baron's party was unheard of.
The door opened, and the royal family entered.
Everyone bowed on the spot.
They ascended the platform and stood next to Cain.
"Everyone, I'm sorry to interrupt your conversation. I made Cain's unveiling because he saved our Therestia. The main character is Baron Cain, so please enjoy yourselves without worrying."
With that, His Majesty descended from the platform and headed to the dining table.
The maid served the food on the plate and presented it to His Majesty.
She also brought champagne and wine.
"Hmm. What is this glass? It's made of glass, and this pattern. Cain! What is this?"
"Hehe, the glasses and plates here are made by me. I also gave advice on the dishes."
"Send some to the royal family, and we'll pay for it."
"Understood. I will present them when they are ready."
"Hmm. Still, what is this dish? This meat is soft, and the juices are flowing out. Did you come up with this dish?"
"Yes. I advised the head chef to make it. It's called a 'hamburger.' If you want to praise it, please praise the head chef. I will compile the recipes and present them to the royal palace later."
"Thank you. Cain, I'm satisfied with today. What do you think, Therestia?"
"Yes, Father, Baron Cain, thank you for inviting us today."
"No, thank you for coming to such a place."
"Also, Cain, I have a question. Did you slay the dragon in that hall?"
His Majesty's face became serious for a moment.
"...Yes... That's correct."
"Hmm. I see. Including your abilities. We will have to talk again later."
"...Understood, Your Majesty."
When His Majesty moved away, Coran came over.
"Duke Cordino and his heir, Habitt, have arrived."
Troublemakers. I thought they wouldn't come.
Reluctantly, I headed to the entrance hall.
As I opened the door to the entrance hall, two people got out of the carriage.
"What a small building. I didn't expect a baron to have such a doghouse for an unveiling."
"Father, that's right. It can't even compare to our mansion."
"Welcome, Duke Cordino and Habitt. Please, take your time in the small mansion. I will guide you to the hall."
Cain opened the entrance hall door without acknowledging them.
The two, who knew nothing, entered and saw the dragon in front of them.
"EEEK. D, D, Dragon..."
They both collapsed and tried to run away.
"I apologize. This is a taxidermy of a dragon. The Gracia territory is next to the Monster Forest, so we display the monsters we hunt there."
Cain bowed. His face was still a black smile.
Duke Cordino, who had recovered, began to rant.
"To place such a thing instead of art is tasteless. As expected of someone from the border."
He came out quite aggressively.
"Yes, I still don't understand art well, so I have nothing to display. Please guide me."
"Hmm. Understood. I will guide you."
He showed a slightly creepy smile.
"Everyone is here, so I will guide you to the hall."
Cain bowed and led them.
"Hmm. The main guest is always late, isn't it?"
"Father, it's just a baron's party, so the guests are limited. Let's go quickly."
The main guests were the royal family, but he deliberately didn't mention it.
Duke Eric and Duke Magna were also there.
He opened the hall and guided them inside, making sure Duke Cordino and Habitt were not in the line of sight of the royal family.
"This is a carbonated drink. Habitt, the drink is non-alcoholic, so please drink it with peace of mind."
"A baron's drink is nothing special. Bring it quickly."
A maid immediately came and handed him a glass, pouring champagne into it.
He held the glass, surprised by its luxury.
He took a sip and was even more surprised.
"This is amazing. Not only the glass, but the drink is also good."
He seemed to have said what he really thought, despite intending to complain.
The maid served the food and placed it in front of him.
He took a bite and opened his eyes wide.
"What is this food? I've never tasted anything like it!"
"There is plenty, so please enjoy it at your leisure."
The father and son ate all the food that was served.
They didn't even have proper table manners.
The viscounts and barons around them sent cold glances.
He kept drinking.
"Baron Cain, give me those glasses. And the recipes for the drinks and food."
"That's not possible. I will give a pair of these glasses to those who came today."
"Two is not enough. Give me a hundred. If I use them, your status will rise."
"Even for a duke, I cannot accept that."
"What? You can't follow a duke's orders? A mere baron."
Ah, he said too much.
Even though I was behind him.
"Is that not tyrannical?"
"Shut up, a low-ranking baron should follow the orders of a high-ranking duke!"
He turned around.
"Hmm. Then I can also give orders to you?"
Duke Cordino turned pale.
Because His Majesty was standing behind him. And he had just said "shut up" to His Majesty.
"T, This is His Majesty. I apologize. Why is His Majesty here at a low-ranking baron's place?"
He bowed on one knee, holding his heavy stomach.
"Why? Because he saved my daughter Therestia. It's only natural to come. Is there a problem?"
"N, No, that's right."
"Then, you were demanding glasses and recipes just now. If you always act like that, you are not fit to be a noble in this country, and we will have to consider your future."
The king asked with a serious face.
Duke Cordino's face, which was red from drinking, turned pale.
"That would never happen. I was so impressed by the quality of the glasses, drinks, and food that I wanted to learn more."
"Hmm. That's fine, but don't drink too much."
With that, His Majesty returned to the table he was at earlier.
Duke Cordino stood up and looked around.
The viscounts and barons around him sent cold glances.
"I, I have an emergency. Habitt, let's go home now. Baron Cain, I'm sorry, but I just remembered an emergency. I will take my leave."
"If you have an emergency, there's nothing I can do. I'm sorry I couldn't do much for you."
Cain bowed politely.
"Hmm, then I will take my leave. Habitt, let's go."
"Wait, Father."
The two left as if they were running away.
Finally, the troublesome two were gone, and I could breathe a sigh of relief.
"Good job, I was watching."
The one who brought the drink was Miss Silk.
"You deliberately provoked them, didn't you? You made sure they couldn't see His Majesty, and when you bowed, your face was a black smile."
Cain, who was caught in a vulnerable spot, thought that those who watch, really watch.