Episode 119
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The engagement ceremony of Hecate Ratmos, the only legitimate child of the Endymion royal family and the first heir to the throne, was an inevitably important event.
The nobles of this era never took the event of an engagement lightly.
Moreover, if it is a princess’s engagement, it may not be compared to a national marriage, but it should be treated at least as a quasi-national marriage.
Is it because of that?
With the engagement ceremony only 15 days away, the atmosphere in the royal capital was much busier than usual.
“Bring more alcohol!”
“Share the alcohol to be sent to the royal family and the alcohol to be sold in the store!”
“Hey hey, be careful. And then the keg pours!”
Whether it’s a high-end tavern or a low-end tavern. We were busy each day with our own preparations, including welcoming guests.
“Pork, where is the thing that came until today?”
“The top cart with the lamb is coming tomorrow, right? “Check again!”
Restaurants were no exception.
In addition, the number of people walking on the streets was twice as large as usual.
From the nobles who received an invitation from the royal family and attended from afar, to the people near the royal capital who gathered to watch the royal festival.
Decent lodgings not only in the royal capital but also in surrounding cities have already dried up.
In the case of those who arrived a little late, they were unable to find proper accommodation and had to resort to low-quality accommodation.
Even, a fight broke out.
Among them, there were people who used their status to cause trouble and forcibly take away other people’s lodgings.
“Huh. How dare you know who I am, that I am the Viscount of Eastern Nazar Territory… … .”
“I am the right successor to the western Wynk Territory.”
Of course, most of them were subdued by the knights who roamed around to maintain security in the royal capital, and they only suffered the disgrace of being a nobleman.
But did they know?
The real hustle and bustle begins now.
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Was it because of the crowds of people?
The hustle and bustle of the royal capital increased day by day.
And, the hustle and bustle reached its peak when envoys from the allies began to enter.
Aren’t envoys literally people who represent a country?
As if to show its power, the procession of envoys was unusual.
Envoys from the Naze Federation, famous for trade, attended with as many as three elephants as a gift.
Puuuuuu-.
Every time a signal was given, the elephants raised their long trunks and cried, and envoys from other countries also arrived one after another.
Naturally, there was also an envoy from Kiel.
Not only did we recently form an alliance, but we also received a favor from Russell.
It was natural for Kiel to send a congratulatory envoy as well.
However, not everyone sent envoys just to congratulate them.
‘Russell Raymond, is he really the man he is rumored to be? … .’
‘Circle 6 at the age of just over 20? No matter how much it is done to increase the number of allies against the empire… … .’
‘It’s too much of an exaggeration.’
‘I have no choice but to personally confirm the name of the person and report it to the home country.’
Those who did not believe in the truth of the rumor from the beginning, as well as those who tried to find out its truth.
With all kinds of thoughts in mind, envoys from various countries entered Endymion’s royal capital.
Of course, the kingdom’s long-time enemy, the embassy of the empire, was not included among them.
* * *
Regardless of what was happening outside the capital, Russell was also having a very busy day.
‘I had to prepare four tailcoats to wear for the three-day schedule… … .’
It didn’t end there.
The tailcoats prepared in this way were to be worn at the banquet, and the formal clothes to be worn during the ceremony had to be tailored separately.
It took a whole year just to measure the body, measure the appropriate colors, and try on the finished clothes.
In addition, they had to receive quick etiquette training according to the schedule.
Of course, the person selected as the teacher of this etiquette education was someone I had never thought of.
“If you’re tired, would you like to rest for a bit? “Lord Russell?”
A man with gray hair and squinted eyes behind glasses asked, putting down the etiquette book he was holding.
To that question, Russell nodded, looking a little tired.
“yes. Would you please do so? “Sir Allan.”
Surprisingly, it was Alan Page who became Russell’s etiquette manager.
Of course, who else is like him?
‘We are similar in age, but he was born to a great nobleman.’
Not only etiquette, but also political acumen would have become a habit.
However, the reason it wasn’t noticeable was probably because Alan wasn’t the type to show it off.
In fact, unlike himself, who was embarrassed by the women who flocked to him at the banquet a few years ago, didn’t Alan handle it skillfully?
‘I’ve been studying magic since I was young, and I’ve learned all of those things at the same time.’
He said he was ahead in magic, but I thought he was definitely a genius.
Of course, Alan also admired each other.
‘The 6th circle. Lord Russell is truly a monster.’
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In comparison, his level is still that of a 5th circle master.
Even when we first met, I was superior in terms of skill compared to him.
In other words, Russell started from a lower level than himself and soon overtook him.
Talent may be talent, but it would never have been possible without appropriate effort.
furthermore-.
‘The lights in the lab don’t go out until late these days, right?’
It was said that even though he had a hectic schedule due to the engagement ceremony, he was not neglecting his efforts in magic.
‘Although he is younger than me, he is a man worthy of being a role model.’
Although I still thought of him as a competitor, it is also true that these days, the feeling of skepticism is rising as to whether I can win.
‘Maybe other people’s eyes on me are also like this.’
Just as he thought of himself as a monster, others also used to treat him as a monster. and-.
‘Maybe I was drunk on that word.’
People praised me, calling me a monster or a genius, so I mistakenly thought it was really that way.
Without even knowing that a true genius and monster was right next to me…
Alan, who had been reflecting on his past for a while, opened his mouth.
“Lord Russell, as you may have heard, said that many envoys from neighboring countries that are not allies will also attend this ceremony.”
“yes. The story that invitations were sent to them as well… … “I heard it from Her Majesty the Princess.”
Russell continued, biting his lip as he almost muttered “Hecate.”
“yes. “Perhaps His Majesty does not intend to end this engagement ceremony simply as a happy festival.”
“What I am saying is that Your Majesty may be trying to use the form of the engagement ceremony to plot something political.”
I wondered if I should even do that when celebrating my only daughter’s engagement, but what could I do?
That is royalty and politics.
Although he only received quick tutoring for a few days at most, the politics of the nobility and royal family that Russell understood were by no means light.
“yes. Beyond simply solidifying the power of the royal family, you may use it as an opportunity to show Endymion’s power to neighboring countries.”
It was a place to show off Endymion’s power, and after a moment of deliberation, Russell came to one conclusion.
“My role will be important.”
As humans, there are areas in which each individual is not interested, but Russell was by no means stupid.
The man I was talking to was also Alan Page, who was called a genius.
Once the water was open, it wasn’t that difficult for either of them to reach a conclusion without having to have a long conversation.
“Some of the foreign envoys will no doubt try to determine the truth of the rumors about Lord Russell. Of course, since it is a position, it cannot be done openly, and His Majesty must have prepared for that… … .”
“Considering His Majesty’s intentions, I think it would be better for me to show myself first.”
He didn’t really like painting his own face, but in the end, it had to be done.
‘If it has to be done anyway, it would be better to do it clearly.’
Russell opened his mouth, imagining what had to be done and the sight it would create.
“This was something I hadn’t even thought about, so thank you for letting me know. “Sir Allan.”
“It was nothing.”
This happened when there were only a few days left until the ceremony.
* * *
The place where the ceremony was held was on the boulevard that runs through the largest park in the capital.
One might wonder what kind of royal engagement ceremony would be held on the main street, but it could not be helped because it was a place with a political justification for showing Russell to more people.
Naturally, the defenses were also iron-clad.
Unless he was crazy, he wouldn’t force something in a place guarded by a total of four archmages and one master-level knight.
Meanwhile, envoys gathered from all over the continent scanned the end of the highway with their sharp eyes.
The king and the main princess were at opposite ends of the street. In that case, the one remaining person will enter through that place.
Tap, tap, tap-.
With the sound of horses’ hooves, the carriage pulled by four white horses stopped, and then Daria flicked her fingertips.
Taaak-.
At that moment, silence falls like a lie over the noisy hall.
All sounds from all directions were blocked, leaving only the main characters and some sounds necessary for the ceremony.
All you can hear is the orchestra playing softly in the background.
In the meantime, boo…
The carriage door opened with a trumpet sound. The second protagonist of the ceremony made his appearance.
‘Black hair and red eyes, he looks exactly as rumored.’
‘He looks as smart as they say, but his skills are as good as they say.’
‘indeed… … .’
‘Doesn’t he look younger than I thought?’
Each gaze with intent scanned Russell as if he were naked.
Some of them had already made a judgment about Russell.
These were people who were somewhat confident in their abilities.
‘A young man like that has the skills of a tower owner?’
‘No matter how much I look at it, it doesn’t seem to have that much magical power.’
‘Even the Endymion royal family is exaggerating too much. They are trying to profit from a lie that will soon be discovered. It’s a shallow waterway.’
‘I never thought the King of Endymion would be so reckless and deceitful. He inherited the blood of such a person, so his princess will be no different.’
‘There will be no need to establish diplomatic relations with Endymion for the time being.’
Russell, conscious of the very distorted gaze of the latter, opened his magic.
Hahahaha!
The profound yet majestic magic spreads out in all directions and instantly covers the entire area.
‘!!!’
The royal knights were embarrassed by the completely unexpected situation and grabbed their shields.
“Count Russell Raymond, what is this-!”
“Regain your magic right now!”
Hecate also opened her eyes with a surprised expression.
‘What is this… … !?’
Russell kissed her as she asked in surprise like a deer.
[Do not worry. Hecate.]
Circle Projection.
At that moment, six cogwheels in the shape of flames wrapped around Russell’s back like a cloak.
Grumble!
wizard who swallowed a dragon
