Elis Dia Hamilton was an exceptionally capable woman, possessing a remarkable degree of adaptability. While she was bewildered by the sudden turn of events—being approached and highly praised by Satania—she managed to navigate the conversation flawlessly, thanks to her experience in the social circle, the poise she had gained through her lady's education, and the wealth of knowledge she had diligently accumulated.
To think the Lord Trading Company would reach out to me... They are closely tied to the Arclesia Empire and are major backers of the Reformist Faction; establishing a connection with them is a monumental achievement. However, given their immense influence, I must consult with Father and carefully weigh how we utilize this link. This was certainly an unexpected turn... but then, that’s just how things go whenever Kaito-sama is involved. It’s impossible to form a perfect plan or countermeasure where he’s concerned, so I suppose I must simply accept that the unexpected will happen and do my best to navigate it...
Despite her competence, she frequently suffered from bouts of stomach pain due to Kaito’s antics. Fortunately, she was fundamentally resilient—or perhaps it was more accurate to say she was simply skilled at recovering quickly.
Regrettably, that very resilience acted as a lure, inviting even more stress into her life.
After parting ways with Satania, Elis moved toward the area where the other residents of the Human Realm were gathered, only to stop in her tracks as a cheerful voice rang out.
"Ah! It's Elis-san!"
"Oof... T-This is... Tiltania-sama. It has been quite a while since we met in Symphonia. It is an honor to see you again."
"Yes! Til is also happy to see you again!"
"Til? Who is that?"
The newcomer was indeed Tiltania. Though startled by the sudden encounter, Elis immediately regained her composure and offered a polite greeting. However, as she looked at the woman accompanying Tiltania, her thoughts began to race.
Who might she be? She is clearly of the Fairy Race, and her magic power is staggering—it seems to rival Tiltania-sama’s. But who among the fairies possesses such power?
The woman was Razulia, the First Fairy King. However, her reign had ended over ten thousand years ago. Furthermore, she belonged to the Underworld King Faction—a group that lacked a formal hierarchy like the Executives—so very few people even knew she existed.
Just as Reijihart had failed to recognize Razulia during the Treasure Tree Festival, Elis found herself unable to place her identity.
"Raz-sama, this is Kaito-kun-san's friend, Elis-san!"
"Ayah!? So you’re Kaito-kun-san's friend. Nice to meet you! Raz's name is Razulia. Just call me Raz."
"Thank you for your courtesy, Raz-sama. I am Elis Dia Hamilton. I would be honored if you would also address me simply as Elis."
Compared to Reijihart—who had served as a Court Mage but lived a life closer to that of a commoner—Elis was a high-ranking noble, and the sheer volume of information she possessed was on an entirely different level. She quickly began to form a deduction based on Tiltania's behavior and the woman's name.
Tiltania-sama refers to her as 'Raz-sama,' so she must be her superior or at least her equal. As for the name Razulia, I know I’ve heard it... Ah, of course! The manager of the Great Fairy Plantation was named Razulia-sama. She must be a member of the Underworld King’s faction. They aren't particularly organized, so information on anyone but their most prominent figures is scarce, but I'm certain of my conclusion.
Drawing on her vast store of knowledge, Elis offered a serene smile.
"Forgive me if I am mistaken, but Raz-sama, are you perhaps the one who manages the great plantation in the Underworld King's domain?"
"That’s right! Raz grows lots of vegetable-sans!"
"I thought as much. The reputation of the produce from the Great Fairy Plantation has spread far and wide, even reaching the Human Realm. It is a privilege to meet you."
Having identified her conversation partner, Elis understood how to steer the discussion and breathed a quiet sigh of relief. Razulia was undeniably a high-ranking individual, but her sociable personality—combined with the presence of Tiltania, whom Elis had met before—made the situation manageable. Elis finally began to feel a sliver of ease.
That ease was pulverized immediately afterward.
"Raz—oh, you were with Til-chan. A training game console opened up over there, so I came to fetch you... Hmm? And this child is..."
"Ahyee... U-Un... Underworld King-sama..."
Watching Kuromueina appear, Elis felt a sharp, twisting pain wring her stomach.
The Simplified Summary
Elis: "(Confident) -> (In tears)"
Serious-senpai: "With the party in full swing, she’s the one getting pummeled in the stomach instead of Lilia, who’s actually having a fairly peaceful time for once..."