There was a moment in my life when I realized that the flow of time is not necessarily constant.
These days were like that for Tyria.
It’s been about a month since Elric’s inauguration ceremony was decided.
The first few weeks seemed to pass by so quickly, but with the inauguration ceremony approaching three days away, I was starting to resent how time was passing so slowly.
There may have been many reasons, both internal and external, but in the end, if I had to choose just one, it was anxiety.
The inauguration ceremony is an event where Elric declares that he, as the owner of Wibin, will protect this place for the rest of his life.
Wouldn’t words declared publicly have less weight?
Could it be that the ceremony held under the King’s personal letter was held in vain?
To my shame, the anxiety that Elric might run away again under such pressure grew stronger.
Since I had a criminal record, there was nothing I could do.
Plus, my legs are all healed now.
But those worries are over.
The morning of the inauguration day finally dawned.
“Ma’am, did you cough?”
The head maid knocked on the door before the rooster crowed.
Tyria, who was already awake, answered in a casual tone.
“Please come in.”
“yes.”
With a clicking sound, the head maid and the senior maids entered the room, closed the curtains, and made up the bedding.
Tyria sat on a chair and gazed at the dimly brightening world outside the window.
‘Maybe I should have slept a little better.’
No, I wouldn’t have been able to sleep any longer if I had to lie down.
Since today was finally the inauguration day, it was difficult to fall into a deep sleep.
Moreover, when I thought about the scale of the inauguration ceremony, my chronic anxiety soared all night long.
“Headmaid, were there any more guests who stopped by Wibin last night?”
“Yes, there was news that the princess came late at night on the last train.”
“What is the current situation at the inn?”
“Oh, don’t say anything. “The inn was so full that the villagers were temporarily hosting guests in their homes.”
“Didn’t an accident happen?”
“We only brought in people with certain identities, so you can rest assured about that.”
Tyria took a deep breath.
Tyria lived in Wibin for 26 years, but I can tell you that this village has never been this crowded.
To that extent, this inauguration ceremony was treated with great importance in the entire Kingdom of Ferdin.
Regardless of external things, it was the same.
Portman is the first noble family in Ferdin to emerge in 100 years. Of course, I was talking about a succession title, not a single victory.
In addition, I got to know Prince Graham at the last banquet.
In addition, Prince Graham’s separate visit to Wibin not long ago became a hot topic, and noble guests from all over came to chat with Elric.
It was clear that if we let our guard down even a little, accidents would occur everywhere.
“I’m sure everyone is not used to seeing crowds like this. “I would like to ask you to pay more attention to safety management.”
“Yes, I will leave it to the drivers.”
“And speaking of the banquet hall. “Have you completed this part of the arrangement properly?”
“Yes, we have received cooperation from the Yubin family.”
Tyria nodded.
Portman did not have a separate banquet hall in the mansion.
At least there is a space that can be called a hall, but since it is a large event with even the princess coming, it may not be possible to accommodate the number of people and also in terms of hospitality.
In the end, he asked his parents, the Yubin family, for help.
Although the relationship with them became very bad, in the end, the answer that came back was positive, as it was a transaction in which the Weibin family also had something to gain.
‘It looks like all external preparations have been completed.’
Then there is only one thing left.
I’m going to go meet today’s hero.
*
“Matriarch, are you okay inside?”
“It’s okay. “I couldn’t sleep well.”
Tyria looked silently at Elric, who was nibbling at bread at the table.
He didn’t look very happy.
It’s been like this ever since the inauguration ceremony was decided.
Even if you ask him about it, the answer is simply that he’s nervous.
I know it’s not true.
He must have had other concerns.
Perhaps, I didn’t like this inauguration ceremony that much.
The reason for pushing ahead despite knowing that was selfish.
I had to do this to ease the anxiety that he might leave.
He knew that Elric was treating him with an unprecedentedly warm voice, eyes, and hand gestures, but he did this because it did not relieve all of his anxiety.
Tyria needed a means of coercion rather than just a covenant.
It was as if I needed a virtual leash to erase all the remaining anxiety.
He himself acknowledged this.
Nevertheless, the reason why he did not say a word about this was also clear.
“… “It will end well.”
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I felt like I had to relieve this anxiety, even if it meant ignoring his feelings a little.
As I said before, it was a selfish reason.
“I received a call about Director Dinan’s younger brother. “He said he would be here soon.”
“Oh, I heard that too.”
“Please go straight to cremation, matriarch.”
“What about your wife?”
“To the people of my family… .”
“Give me the family member, and keep the younger sister as your wife.”
“… yes? “Then what are you going to do with the family?”
“That’s it. “What’s a man doing by making himself pretty?”
These were not words that would come out of the mouth of the person who would become the main character.
However, Elric’s attitude was unusually stubborn.
It’s a waste of time to argue.
It would be better to just tell the maids to do it meticulously.
“All right. “Stop standing up.”
When Tyria spoke after finishing her meal, Elric stood up and followed her.
At that moment, Tyria suddenly realized.
Even though he was serving dinner today, he didn’t smile even once.
*
It was a confusing time.
“lady! “It’s been so long!”
The person who opened the door and came in was a very tall, gorgeous woman with mask-like makeup.
The tickling voice was both creepy and welcoming.
“How have you been?”
“sure! How glad I am to meet you again! “My tears came to my eyes when I heard that my poor brother was accepted as a knight!”
Comically exaggerated hand gestures.
Tyria’s expression began to relax a little.
She must have noticed that, and she smiled and walked towards me at a brisk pace.
“To expect. “I will make you the main character today.”
“The main character should be the head of the family.”
“What harsh words! “Madam’s beauty is what makes the matriarch shine the best!”
“Thank you for your words.”
“Are you serious?”
As I placed my index finger on my lips and blinked, many thoughts passed through my mind.
Tyria froze for a moment.
“Why are you doing this?”
“… No, he looks very similar to the leader.”
“Yes… ?”
At that moment, cold sweat poured down Danal’s back like a waterfall, but Tyria was unaware of it.
“I’m brother and sister, right?”
Danal, who said this, tried to change the topic and started to dress up.
“Okay, then let’s begin! “Please close your eyes!”
“Please take care of me.”
Tyria closed her eyes and was lost in other thoughts.
It was about replaying the inauguration ceremony sequence in my head.
It was a good thing for the day.
‘Oh, you weren’t caught, right?’
Today, I put on thicker makeup than usual, thinned my voice, and studied my posture to make it more feminine.
I felt uneasy as I hadn’t done anything like this for a while, but fortunately it seemed to be for naught.
Tyria didn’t seem to feel awkward at all.
‘Let’s finish it quickly.’
After making a decision, Danal looked at Ricky and Maven, who were dressed as women today.
The two people nodded.
“Today’s concept is a neat little flower!”
Sigh!
Makeup tools were spread out.
It was the moment when the makeup skills that even Elric, who had a history of participating in imperial banquets, admired, were once again revealed to the world.
The hands of the three people began to leave behind traces as if they had multiplied into dozens.
*
“Good.”
After finishing her makeup, Tyria looked around at herself in the mirror with an exclamation.
I solved everything safely today.
That’s how I should express it.
Danal smiled and gave a thumbs up.
“Come back!”
“Thank you. “I’ll make sure to give you a generous reward when I come back.”
After answering, Tyria walked briskly and left the room.
Ah, I guess I’m the one who prepared the hardest for today’s inauguration ceremony, so I won’t have time to rest.
Whatever it is, it’s good.
“Huh, I’m going to search!”
Danal, who was sitting down on the floor, took off her wig and fanned her hand.
Ricky and Maven also looked exhausted, but they couldn’t sit down like Danal.
“Then we will move right away… .”
“Ah, have a hard time.”
They temporarily left to do Tyria’s cremation, but their main job is as knights.
If three of them were away on a day like today, wouldn’t they definitely raise suspicion?
We must return to guard duty immediately.
In times like these, the leader was good.
Because I was able to rest a little more than others due to my position.
Danal, who was left alone, untied the front of her dress.
‘It’s so hot I’m dying.’
It’s amazing how women wear these messy hair and tight dresses every day.
Are they really the same species?
‘Oh, when do I take off my makeup again?’
I need to take off this thick mask, but why is time so tight?
It was a moment that made me sigh.
Sweet!
“lady! My lord… .”
The door opened,
“… leader?”
Veron and Danal entered the room and their eyes met.
Danal, who had taken off her wig and half of her dress, and Veron, who was wearing full plates, looked at each other for a long time, frozen as if they were statues.
Danal could see Veron’s eyes shaking like crazy at that moment.
Those words came out instinctively.
“… no.”
“I understand.”
“No. “What do you understand?”
“Well, I… !”
Veron closed his eyes tightly and turned his head.
Danal felt like he was going crazy.
At that moment, Veron shouted.
“Of course! Because the leader is a manly person! Because crossdressing is something only men can do! That’s why it’s the most manly thing to do!”
“What do you mean?”
“I understand! “I understand!!!”
The dew at the corner of Veron’s eyes sparkled.
“Ugh! sorry!!!”
Shashashak!
Veron turned around and ran out.
Even during this time, it must be said that it is amazing that the shadow walk is being used perfectly.
anyway,
“No, you crazy person!!!”
Danal screamed.
His suffering is not over.
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