Chapter 18. A blade is sharper when it is hidden. (5)
I once thought that accessories were exclusive to women, but that idea was completely shattered.
“Then let me explain the next task.”
Abel looked at Melina and began to speak.
“……So, after cutting the stones, have them crafted into earrings and rings. Then, you will be able to combine the power of the accessories and the power of the stone.”
I couldn’t take my eyes off the silver light that shimmered every time his mouth moved.
“Next, we cut this gem and increase its transparency so that more light can pass through.”
In the meantime, it seemed like Abel showed a blue gemstone. But she barely reached Melina’s ears.
“The real sales will be after the Harvest Festival, but before that, I need a set of luxury necklaces and earrings for promotional purposes. First, let’s put all our efforts into making them.”
Melina ended up almost missing what Abel was saying.
“Do you understand?”
“……yes?”
Looking at Melina asking in a new voice, Abel sighed.
“Was it that difficult? I think you said it in an easy-to-understand way.”
He gestured to a middle-aged woman who was standing back.
“Elice.”
Even though Melina was in a daze, she felt that one name clearly ringing in her ears.
‘That woman’s name is Elice.’
Elise quietly approached and lowered her head.
“Yes, master.”
“I leave the rest to you.”
After giving the command, he jumped up from his seat.
“Huh? Are you going?”
Melina opened her eyes wide. Abel took the robe that Elise had offered her and put it on her.
“I have no hobby of explaining things twice. I’m too busy.”
“but…….”
“See you next time.”
Abel left the room without looking back. It was the same back he always showed Melina.
“ah…….”
Melina had to swallow the unpleasant aftertaste. Elise sat across from her.
“First of all, Ms. Melina, please look at this paper.”
“Falak,” a document was placed in front of Melina.
“What is this?”
Eliche smiled brightly at Melina’s question.
“It’s a contract. Between Miss Melina and our boss.”
The first step toward the Melina Jewelry, which would soon take the entire empire by storm, was taking place.
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The central square of the capital Maggiore.
This, the largest square in the capital, was currently crowded with people.
“Get in line!”
“Do not cross this line!”
The knights tried to control them by creating a human wall.
Consecration festival.
It was a symbolic event that opened the first day of the Harvest Festival, hosted by the imperial family and the temple together.
Because it was an opportunity to see big names whose faces you normally would not even see, many people, including commoners, would gather there.
“Wow, that’s a lot.”
Of course, it was a story from a country far away from me.
I leisurely sat in the aristocratic bleachers and watched the waves of people rolling in.
This was right next to the temporary stage where the consecration ceremony was taking place, and it was a place where you could see the event right in front of you.
“Is there still a long way to go?”
Only those preparing for the event were still on the high platform. Likewise, the seats of the royal family opposite were also empty.
It was then.
“Prince Abel!”
Mikel tapped me from behind.
“Lord Mikel.”
“It’s been a long time. Are you feeling okay now?”
“Thanks for your concern.”
As he shrugged his shoulders as if he was fine now, Mikel burst into laughter.
“You looked like you were about to die. Anyway, I’m glad you look good.”
“How have you been, Lord Mikel?”
“I was busy one way or another. I visited the place I managed, met people, and purchased various items.”
Mikel came next to me in a friendly manner.
“What has Prince Abel been doing? How come I haven’t heard from you even once?”
In response to the question containing a bit of rebuke, he scratched his head as if he was sorry.
“I’ve been pretty busy too. For similar reasons as Lord Mikel.”
“Hoo, already? There wasn’t that much to do in the capital?”
“sure.”
He said with a meaningful smile.
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“Visit the place where it is managed,”
The thieves that the Mare Guild was looking after.
“Meeting many people,”
The guy who was prying on my back, even the candidate for a good wallet.
“I also bought various things.”
Anyway, with other people’s money.
Mikel was impressed without even knowing what I meant.
“That’s amazing. Well, I roughly expected it when I saw Prince Cain and his friends approaching.”
That’s how we ended the conversation, which seemed to make sense but was also subtly different.
Mikel asked, sitting comfortably in his seat.
“There are some new accessories I haven’t seen before?”
“Does it suit you?”
He grinned and tapped the earring hanging from his earlobe.
“I bought it because I liked the design.”
“Hehe, is this a trend among young people these days? It suits you surprisingly well.”
Mikel has a habit of calling himself old, but in reality, he is less old-fashioned than his age.
I even give such compliments to my jewelry, which seems frivolous to others.
‘You wouldn’t be able to say that after looking at my hands.’
Although it is not visible now because it is covered by the gauntlet, all ten fingers were wearing silver rings.
“Okay, the harvest festival is finally starting. Are you ready?”
“If you’re ready, what are you?”
“Haha, are you going to pretend you don’t know? There’s a hunting competition to be held in three days.”
“It seems to be going well.”
Of course, what Mikel thinks of preparation and what I think are a bit different.
“Do your best. A huge prize awaits the winner.”
Mikel chuckled and shook his head.
“I’m too old to participate in such events. It’s time to take a look.”
“Don’t say that. Haven’t you been winning in a row for several years?”
“Hehe, how did you know that?”
Mikel stroked his beard as if embarrassed by the mildly flattering remark.
“At that time… I had a strong desire to impress the woman I was in love with.”
“I see.”
“Prince Abel is probably going out for that purpose too, right?”
A faint blue light passed through Mikel’s eyes. He couldn’t help but question the unusual look in his eyes.
“What do you mean by that?”
“Well, last time I saw you, you seemed to be on quite good terms with Her Royal Highness Princess Violet.”
For some reason, his tone made me feel betrayed.
“Could it be that you are having marriage talks with Her Royal Highness Princess Violet?”
… … Even this old man, really?
As for the news Elice asked about, I don’t know why everyone thinks in that way.
Actually, I don’t have any feelings. To me, Princess Violet was just a toy that was fun to tease and could provoke Cain.
“Not at all.”
He said it clearly with an expressionless face.
“I wonder if the marriage of the royal family will proceed so easily. I only had a brief friendship with Her Highness the Princess.”
“Hmm, really?”
Mikel looked visibly relieved.
“Hmm, I’m so glad… No, I guess not. Come to think of it, this is Prince Abel’s first time celebrating a harvest festival, isn’t it?”
“That’s right.”
“Well, I’m not sure what order it goes in. Let me tell you.”
He seemed to be in a better mood again and continued explaining the harvest festival.
“After today’s consecration ceremony, festivals and banquets will continue for three days. The imperial family will spend money on this day, so enjoy it to your heart’s content.”
Actually, I knew everything, but there was no need to stop it, so I left it alone.
“The next day, there will be a hunting competition for nobles and a martial arts competition for commoners. Everyone will be excited to win.”
“It is truly rich.”
“And the harvest festival ends with a prayer ceremony to pray for a good harvest next year. It takes about a week.”
After that, conversation with him stopped for a while. This is because other nobles entered slowly and had to exchange greetings with them.
‘There he comes.’
Father and son Carlo and Cain also entered majestically. Their power was still strong, and many nobles approached them and wagged their tails.
Cain’s gaze glanced at me, but he quickly looked away as if nothing had happened.
By the time the seats of nobles were almost filled,
“It’ll start soon.”
Mikel tapped my side. He followed where his eyes were directed.
The royal family entered one by one and found seats to sit down. Among them, the one who stood out the most was Emperor Theodore.
The form-fitting ceremonial clothes clearly revealed his strong body. In the shadows beneath his towering nose, red eyes that seemed to be filled with blood flashed.
‘You’re still in good spirits today.’
I checked his back, expressing admiration rather than admiration for his youth.
The first empress, Empress Heylia, her descendant, Princess Violet, and the remaining empresses and princesses entered.
It was impressive that all members except the emperor were women.
‘I think he plans to continue his reign for a hundred or a thousand years.’
He stuck his tongue out at Emperor Theodore’s endless greed. Well, as long as Serenade is there, it won’t be impossible.
“It looks like everyone has arrived at the temple.”
Mikel was faithful to the role of commentator. Just as he said, several priests and a bishop were coming up to the stage.
‘Rachel must be backstage by now.’
The meeting of Requiem and Serenade, which never happened in the original work. That moment was just around the corner.
Excited, Excited.
My heart beat at a steady beat. Requiem was fast asleep, not knowing what was about to happen.
‘Now, please show yourself quickly.’
I calmly waited for the saint to appear. Thinking back on the feeling of the ring on each joint of my hand.
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“Saint, you must enter soon.”
A knight dressed in livery approached and spoke.
“yes.”
Rachel responded calmly and stood up from the chair.
The place where she was currently standing was behind the stage. It is usually a place where only those who enter stand alone, but there were knights standing on both sides of her.
This was because of the orders of Emperor Theodore, who could not allow Rachel to be alone even for a moment.
‘f*cking thorough.’
Normally, she would have swore five times longer than that, but Rachel put it to rest.
Because now there was something more important than insulting the emperor.
‘Soon now.’
I could feel the presence of a huge crowd from across the stage. It seemed like more than half the people in the capital had flocked here.
Rachel waited only for this day. A day when so many people gather together.
and… … .
‘Requiem, he must have come too.’
I was certain that the owner of Requiem was here.
After that day when she felt Requiem’s presence very closely, Rachel checked on Requiem’s condition from time to time.
Requiem seemed to be asleep most of the time. There was no way he could be quiet in a place with so many people.
But recently, there was a time when Requiem ran wild.
‘It seems the owner has reached his limit.’
At that time, Rachel thought that Requiem had finally won the battle for dominance and devoured its master.
I was so happy at that moment that I almost jumped out of my seat, forgetting that I was in worship.
‘They’ll soon return to the capital and start a massacre, right?’
Just imagining that scene was so thrilling. In particular, a shiver ran through her entire body as she imagined Emperor Theodore’s face twisting.
‘I can die now.’
The moment a personal problem arises, the emperor will make it his top priority to secure her as a saint. But there was no way a mere human could stop the slaughter of Requiem.
‘Seeing that guy die in front of my eyes, I should die too.’
No, it didn’t matter if the order was reversed.
No matter the process, if this unpleasant and meaningless life could end, it would be good for Rachel.
But despite her wishes,
‘… … uh? ‘Uh huh?’
Requiem became quiet again. I thought I felt something wrong, so I tried it more than 10 times, but it was the same.
Requiem’s owner succeeded in silencing Requiem again.
‘No, you rotten bastard?’
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