I Never Thought I’d Meet Someone from My Hometown in a Place Like This!

The next day.

After leaving work at General Staff Headquarters, I went straight to a hair salon with Ernst.

Honestly, I hadn’t wanted to, but Ernst insisted that since we were attending at the Imperial Household’s invitation, it was only proper to make at least a minimal effort with our appearance, so I had no say in the matter.

After getting my hair styled in the slicked-back style that was the latest Imperial fashion, I rode in Ernst’s car to the Imperial banquet mansion.

Can you believe there’s such a thing as a “banquet mansion”?

I couldn’t even imagine how much money one would have to possess to build a separate mansion just for holding banquets.

As we walked, taking in the mansion’s imposing appearance, the attendant checking the guest list at the entrance spoke up.

“It’s a beautiful night, gentlemen. If you don’t mind, may I have your names?”

Before I could say anything, Ernst answered.

“My name is Ernst Wark. And this handsome young man beside me is…….”...