Episode 94
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Dance party.
No matter what anyone says, it was a venue that could be said to be the highlight of the banquet.
A man and a woman pair up, step to the music and exchange glances.
It is an event that everyone who attends the banquet looks forward to, regardless of gender or age.
As soon as the ball began, the court orchestra changed the mood of the music once again.
It was light, yet moderately soft and rhythmic music that was perfect for dancing.
As if waiting with the music, a group of people begin to gather towards Russell.
Women armed with all kinds of dresses, as well as jewelry and their own perfumes.
These were the daughters of noble families who attended this event along with my father and grandfather.
The other nobles who were waiting for Russell to become single would also have no choice but to give up at this moment.
Because prom was originally that kind of time.
“Count Raymond.”
“nice to see you. I am… … .”
“Count. “If you don’t mind, please sing a song with me.”
They were born into an aristocratic family and received all kinds of precious treatment from an early age.
It is natural that he has high self-esteem and is even arrogant.
The reason why they behaved like this towards Russell was simple.
Because the value of a man named Russell was that attractive.
‘In fact, the future Lord of Flame Towers.’
‘If only we could attract Count Raymond into our family.’
‘There’s no need to drag him in as a son-in-law. If only it could be concluded.’
At least their family would be able to leap one or two levels higher.
In this situation where a precarious relationship with the empire is maintained, he is a person whose success is certain.
Its value cannot be compared to any other treasure.
Moreover, Russell’s well-groomed appearance was not missing in any way.
The red eyes that go well with the black hair create a strange yet attractive aura, and even though he is a wizard, he has a body as strong as that of any knight.
Skills, looks, and even age. All three beats fit together.
Finding a husband like him was never easy.
It must have been for a similar reason that so many women flocked to Alan’s side.
‘hmm… … .’
Russell made an embarrassed expression as he noticed a subtle sense of competition flowing among the women surrounding him.
Slowly, let’s turn our heads.
I could see Alan coping skillfully, unlike myself.
For him, who was born as the son of a great nobleman, this situation seemed quite familiar.
‘What should I do?’
I thought that if I just grabbed on to one random person and danced, the rest would fall away.
‘I don’t think that’s the case again.’
Behind Allen, who had already started dancing, I saw the ladies standing in a line in a set order, as if they were waiting for a number.
The women who had already chosen partners and were dancing were also glancing at the two people while they were dancing.
‘There will be no end to this.’
If I continued like this, I might have to dance with all the women here.
Russell laughed bitterly at that thought.
This is probably what is meant by unwanted hardships for women. It was a time when Russell was having trouble with that situation.
Someone’s gaze caught Russell’s senses.
Aside from simply glaring, the gaze is so stinging that it makes you worry that you might be eaten.
‘Her Royal Highness-!’
Russell, who figured out the identity of that gaze, was inwardly horrified.
Endymion’s princess, Hecate Ratmos.
She was sitting with her legs crossed, watching Russell with burning eyes from not far away.
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“hmm.”
Hecate fell asleep on a chair on one side of the banquet hall.
The pretty Ami frowned as if she didn’t like something and even crossed her legs alternately several times.
In the meantime, the princess’s eyes were completely focused on the group.
To be precise, he was looking at Russell, a man trapped among a group of women.
Seeing that, her maid, Ciel, suppressed laughter and asked.
Is it because I have served Hecate for a long time? Even though she didn’t reveal it in words, it wasn’t that difficult to guess her true intentions.
“Instead of doing that, how about you go directly and ask for a dance? “Her Royal Highness.”
No matter how new the star may be, the princess herself goes and asks for a dance?
This was an action that was beyond bold and even unconventional.
However, considering Hecate’s bold personality, there was nothing particularly strange.
Not only were other nobles well aware of Hecate’s nature, but the king of the time was not a great person who could accuse the princess of such a thing.
However, Hecate’s answer that came a little later was a little unexpected.
“I thought about it, but I decided to wait for now.”
“That is unbecoming of Your Highness.”
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“hmm.”
When I asked her again as if I was a little surprised, she fell silent briefly and continued.
“They say that when dealing with a younger man, it’s not always best to push him aggressively.”
“yes?”
“If you are older, you should be able to show your aggressive side, but they say that sometimes waiting quietly is also a good virtue. is not it?”
A sudden theory of love in this situation? For a moment, I was struck dumb by the princess’s unexpected words.
“Where did you say that… … .”
The princess’s answer was half a beat faster than Ciel’s cautious question.
“I read it in the book you kept under your pillow. The title must have been ‘How a fox sister captivates a younger man.’”
“Ah, ah… … .
The shame of being discovered about a secret hobby that I had been keeping secret.
Bright red heat spread across Ciel’s face.
“Well, Your Highness. my… When are you in the room again? … .”
Ciel stuttered and the princess, Hecate, smiled meaningfully.
“Well, not only was it more fun than I thought, but it was also quite useful.”
He added one word as if to drive a wedge.
“If there is something that good, shouldn’t we share it?”
His burning gaze was still fixed on Russell and the women surrounding him.
It was then.
The women who had gathered, numbering about a dozen, parted ways, and Russell walked out.
Russell broke through the human barrier and walked straight ahead.
At the end of where the steps were heading was a princess.
The corner of Hecate’s mouth curled up in her ear, as if she was very satisfied with the sight of Russell approaching her.
I spoke to Ciel while keeping my gaze fixed on Russell.
“it serves him right. What did I say? “Didn’t you say that waiting is also a virtue that older women should have?”
No matter how you look at it, I don’t think that’s the reason.
Ciel barely held back the words that were about to escape his throat.
“Her Royal Highness.”
Meanwhile, Russell, who had come up to Hecate, stretched out his hand toward her and made a request.
“If it’s okay, would you like to dance a song with me?”
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The cheerful music continues.
To the beat of the music, Russell and Hecate held hands and twirled around the inside of the banquet hall.
The moment when Russell, who can be said to be the divinity of the kingdom, and the princess dance.
With everyone’s attention focused, the princess opened her mouth.
It was about one-third (1/3) of the song.
“Lord Russell.”
“… … ?”
“It looks like you have something you want to ask me, don’t you?”
Russell, who hesitated for a moment as the purple eyes stared at him, nodded.
As she said.
The reason Russell asked Hecate to dance was not simply because he was hesitant about who to ask for.
There was also something I wanted to ask personally.
“yes.”
“Then ask. “I will answer as much as I can.”
Hecate walked to the beat, rotated her body, and smiled.
Even though she is wearing a pure white tailcoat, like a knight’s uniform, rather than a dress like other women, her smile is dizzyingly alluring.
“hmm-.”
Feeling his ears turning red without realizing it, Russell organized the questions in his head.
After a while, he opened his mouth.
“You said the other day that you would watch over me.”
“… … ?”
“May I ask why me?”
Although he was a little late to realize it, Russell was not ignorant when it came to relationships between men and women.
Therefore, I was able to figure out what the princess’s intention was when she said those words.
But what Russell wanted to know now was not the superficial reason, but the inner thoughts.
“hmm.”
Princess Hecate fell silent at Russell’s question.
Because his abilities are outstanding for his age.
If you bring him in as a sire, you will be able to strengthen your royal authority without having to worry about your maternal relatives.
Besides that, this and that.
There were various political reasons.
But-.
‘Isn’t he a smart enough man to rise to the 5th circle at the age of only 20?’
There’s no way a man with that much brains wouldn’t have figured out such a political reason.
What I really want to know is not things like me.
‘It is the truth beyond the truth.’
It is only after removing political opinions and positions that the inner feelings of human beings are revealed.
‘In that case, I have no choice but to respond.’
The princess who made that decision pursed her lips.
“I also want to ask you something, Sir.”
“… … ?”
“I heard there is a woman who expresses interest in a man who has no heart?”
Purple eyes turn to Russell. It was a gaze without even a single trace of pretense.
“Even if there are people like that, at least I’m not like that.”
The princess who said that as if she were asserting raised her toes.
“I guess-.”
I pressed my lips close to the ear of Russell, who was a little taller than me.
“It seems that Lord Daria did not convey my words to you.”
A voice coming from so close that you can even feel the breath.
“-!?”
“It’s because I really like your face.”
“Ugh-.”
He was so surprised that Russell, who was dancing, stumbled on his toes and missed the beat.
At that moment, Chuck.
Hecate’s hand gently pulls Russell’s waist.
“Wow, the song isn’t even finished yet. “Shouldn’t we be careful?”
He continued speaking as he adjusted the rhythm and steps that were out of sync.
“Besides that.”
Is it because he is a hard worker who does not give up easily even though he was stagnant in the first circle for a long time during his academy days?
Various evaluations of character and character that I heard from the magicians of the royal capital, including Elder Herman.
“-Not only on the outside, but also on the inside. “I also liked the fact that there were no major shortcomings in anything.”
“… … .”
Why?
The princess’s eyes and voice now felt more embarrassing than the gazes of the nobles who had been pouring in on her the moment she entered.
“Your face is red.”
The princess giggled as she checked Russell’s red face.
“Of course, this is just how I feel, and I am not forcing that answer on you.”
Just then, the music that had filled the banquet hall stopped.
One song is finished.
That’s why Hecate put down Russell’s hand and took a step back.
“But hopefully.”
Then, the one word she left behind lingered in Russell’s ears.
“I hope your answer is positive.”
and-.
“Hmm.”
There was a pair of eyes watching the two people closely.
wizard who swallowed a dragon
