I GOT SUMMONED IN A PEACEFUL WORLD

THE DUCHES IS THE GOOD PERSON PART 2

I imagined being served a full course when you talk about food for nobles, but what came out was bread, soup, salad, and the main dish that sounds very fancy, though I didn’t understand what it meant. It’s like a foreign-style set meal, and it was very delicious.

There are many otherworld cuisines that are described as not delicious in isekai light novels, with the most popular being hard bread and too-much-salt soups, and I was also expecting that, but——— the food I’m eating right now is delicious.

The bread is soft enough, the soup tastes like consommé, and the least I could say is it is far more delicious compared to the convenience store bento that I’ve eaten.

Oh, there, suddenly I instinctively looked in Lilia-san’s direction. Lilia-san took a spoonful, but after eating that, she sighed.

[—Luna, before the lunch ends.—]

[—Understood.]

After she gave Lunamaría-san a command with a quiet voice, she noticed my gaze and returned me a gentle smile.

[How is the food?]

[Eh? Ah, it’s very delicious.]

[I am relieved that it suits your taste.]

[...Miyama-sama, although I have said things that surprised you earlier.... well, please be at ease. You’ll be alright.]

[Eh?]

[Although Milady is clumsy sometimes, she is very wise....]

After saying such words with a smile, Lunamaría-san left the room. I wonder what that was about? Did it have something to do with exchanging the food earlier?

After lunch ended and the aftermeal tea was served, for some reason, Lilia-san asked me “Is it alright to borrow some of your time?”, and brought me to another room.

And my comment once again—— why did it become like this?

Right now, there are women standing in a straight line in front of me. There are those wearing maid clothes, there are those who are wearing armor, and those who are wearing their respective working clothes. The eyes of those tens of women were all pointing towards me, so I can’t even describe how uncomfortable it is.

[...it would seem that most have gathered.]

Lilia-san stood in front of me, who was completely clueless on what’s going on, and silently.... but sharply, she stared at those women.

[First of all, I am sorry for suddenly calling all of you. It is because it would only be better to say this at the beginning, so I asked all of you to gather, while leaving some, but enough people to do your work.]

I can swear that she wasn’t shouting at all. But, Lilia-san’s voice echoed throughout the silence. Looking at her beautiful and elegant face from the side, I could even feel the elegance coming from her disposition.

[Well, about the main subject..... concerning Miyama Kaito-sama. It is true that he is male, but he is also a very important “guest” that I have invited. Towards such a gender that I rarely invite, it is only natural for you to be confused about how to treat them. It must have been very hard for all of you.]

[..............]

After listening that far, I finally understand what Lilia-san is trying to say. I also understood the reason why Lunamaría-san described Lilia-san wise.

[However, I must say this clearly to you. Even if he is male..... treating him with injustice for such a reason, I shall never allow it. After hearing these words, if things of such kind were to be intentionally done to him..... it is equal to pointing your sword at me!]

Her words were filled with a strong will that would not allow any objections. It was as if a sword came swinging down within the silence. Ahhh, how shameful of me..... how shameful it is to think that I have once thought that she is a bad person.

[Am I making myself clear? It does not matter whether there is damage done or none. Even if it is within the range you yourself think that there is no problem, if I think that it is..... I shall show no mercy. That’s all. Return to your respective jobs.]

After Lilia-san finished speaking, the gathered women went back to their work, and only Lilia-san and I were left behind the room.

[With this, I believe that it should make it more comfortable for you.]

[Ah, errr, thank you very much.]

[No, it should be me who should apologize..... Although it was not intentional, before I knew it, our household started acting as if I had banned males here, and there might also be some among them that might hate you just for the fact that you are a male. I could only say sorry to Kaito-san who might’ve felt uncomfortable.]

[Ah, no.]

[I wonder, was it because I don’t have male friends? Hmm, it might be because I lack the charm as a lady.]

Lilia-san’s dignified and noble expression disappeared, and showed a bitter yet mischievous smile.

I now know that thinking all nobles in an isekai are evil is just my prejudice. I rather felt that it should be me who should apologize.

[I think that Lilia-san is very kind and charming though.]

[! Fufu, thank you very much. Well, Aoi-san and Hina-san must be waiting. Let’s return.]

Honestly, I’m not that rich in interpersonal experiences to say clever and sensible lines. But, simple words of praise naturally fell out of my mouth.

Following Lilia-san who showed a slightly surprised smile before giggling cheerfully, I also left the room.

Come to think of it——— it might be this instant that made me look forward to the year that I would spend in this world.

[By the way, was there a problem in my lunch earlier?]

[Yes. It is very shameful, but when I pressed the cook about this matter, it looks like they used lesser quality ingredients for only Kaito-san’s portion.]

[I see.... but, I think I wouldn’t have known the difference even if I ate that.]

[I also couldn’t tell the difference either.]

[Eh?]

[From the server’s reaction, I believed that it was like that but.... even after eating it, it tasted good. I don’t seem to have the talent to be a food critic.]

[Ahaha, that’s.... It might just seem like you have such a wonderful cook.]

[Fufufu, yes. Unfortunately, my tongue could not catch up with the cook’s cooking skill.]

Dear Mother, Father——— there’s only women in the surroundings near me in this world, it’s so hard being a loner. But, the Duchess that is taking care of me——— she’s a very good person.