Among the many buildings in the royal castle, the grand banquet hall boasted a huge and ornate exterior that stood out.
Would it be possible to explain that its grandeur is such that it can be ranked next to the Daejeon, which determines the direction of the kingdom, and the Sun Palace, where the king resides?
Perhaps because it was a banquet, or perhaps because it was originally like this, the grand banquet hall had a long red carpet spread out from the entrance, and carriages with all kinds of extravagant decorations were lined up near it.
Elric was able to find people wearing strange clothes there.
‘You are a reporter.’
There were people manipulating heavy cameras around and taking pictures.
The nobles were conscious of them and walked in a more artificial and flashy manner.
The whole thing seemed like a farce.
I did it because I had deep feelings, but it didn’t last long.
“Matriarch, since you see reporters, could you straighten your back?”
It was because Tyria was by his side.
Didn’t I attend today’s banquet because I felt like I couldn’t let her go alone?
Losing yourself in other thoughts and forgetting your duties is something that is not right.
“I understand.”
In response, Elric straightened his posture.
Of course, it may be a bit harsh and fierce since it is like walking with a cane, but it was the best walking method for Elric.
I brushed away all my random thoughts.
‘You’ll find out if what they say is true when you go to the banquet.’
There was no need to whine already.
Bappabam~
As I entered the banquet hall, the orchestra was playing a soothing tune.
In various places, nobles who arrived first were gathered in groups of twos and threes chatting, and royal servants were pacing here and there.
It was a familiar yet uncomfortable position.
In particular, the glances of the nobles who glanced at me the moment I entered were like that.
My sensitive hearing was able to capture each and every one of their voices.
-Oh my, it looks like that guy is the rumored Baron Portman.
-After leaving home for 10 years, coming back at this exact moment… .
-What should I do? Isn’t it because you were born lowly that you have short thinking? If you get a noble title, you’ll think the world is yours.
It was an expected reaction, but still.
For those who like to talk about other people, there is no way such trivial gossip could have gone unnoticed.
Since there was no reason or right to be angry again, Elric ignored that reaction indifferently.
At that moment, Tyria led Elric to a seat in a corner of the banquet hall.
“Please sit down first. “You had a hard time climbing the stairs.”
“I don’t always climb the stairs, even in the mansion.”
“Because these are unfamiliar stairs.”
Whether she was aware of this evaluation or not, her expression did not change at all.
I’m sure you can feel the stares.
-I’m so sorry for your wife. If that man hadn’t come back, the whole family would have been his.
I flinched, and the fingertips holding the cane trembled.
Elric’s gaze turned towards those who could not bear it at that moment and were whispering.
These are middle-aged women with wrinkles on their faces.
The moment everyone looked at it, everyone turned their gaze away, just like a cockroach.
and,
‘The author… .’
Elric found a familiar face in the gap.
-Oh, come to think of it, this time in our territory… .
The person who is speaking hastily and breaking out in a cold sweat is Baroness Weibin.
Tyria’s mother and one of the opponents whom Elric personally visited and threatened.
I thought he had given up on Portman because he had been quiet for a while, but was he working behind the scenes like that?
‘What should I do… .’
Should I organize it once more for the future?
No, it would be a mistake to move hastily.
Tyria said while her worries were slowly peeking out.
“Ma’am, do you have anything to worry about?”
“… Oh, um?”
“You don’t look good.”
The terrace was close by.
The sunset that was slowly starting to set was reflected on Tyria’s face, and for some reason, it felt like a certain expression was visible above her expressionless expression.
Is it concern?
Elric smiled and answered.
“no. “It’s because I feel awkward in this position.”
“It’s natural since you’ve never attended a noble’s banquet. “It won’t be long, so please be patient.”
“I understand.”
“After His Majesty enters, the ball will begin in earnest. “It won’t be a problem to miss it by then.”
Tyria also seemed to be thinking of leaving soon.
Suddenly, I felt regretful.
Looking at all the decorations, a strange feeling comes to mind that it will soon be over.
How surprised I was when I first saw this.
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Even while I was worried about Wolyoung, it was very difficult and embarrassing for me to take my eyes off her.
I thought I was getting used to it by now.
‘What is familiar?’
The image of her eating the refreshments that were brought to the table is engraved on my retina.
As he gazed at that scene, Elric’s worries seemed to fade away, and he let out a low laugh.
At the sound of laughter, Tyria looked at Elric curiously and asked.
“… Why are you looking at me like that?”
“no. “It’s like the first time I’ve ever seen someone eat so much.”
“The royal pastry chef is famous for his skills throughout the East. “Please give it a try, matriarch.”
“Um, then where am I…” .”
I ate the biscuit in one bite, and indeed, I felt the unique, luxurious taste that I could only experience at an imperial banquet.
“It’s delicious.”
“Is that so?”
I guess I liked this taste.
For some reason, my stomach tingled as I thought about finding out another thing about her.
It felt like just staring at her was a very important task.
Once I felt at ease, I was able to speak a little more.
Elric sat in the corner of the banquet hall with Tyria and had a private chat.
That’s how I was passing the time.
Before we knew it, the number of people began to increase one by one, and a gentle commotion began to spread everywhere.
Owners of influential families came.
-I guess Duke Born has arrived.
-I heard you weren’t feeling well… .
-You must be wary of Marquis Yaran. Is that it? Count Nimrud too… .
As I sat still, information about various people began to come from various places.
Some of them had unpleasant names.
Count of Nimrud.
The moment I remembered it, the accident immediately spread to Wolyeong, which I had postponed.
Elric’s brows narrowed.
-Well, that was a special order from the headquarters. There’s someone moving towards the east to target them… Well, that was a month ago! yes! We’ve been coming East for less than a month! It’s real!
The person that Wolyoung, who came down for a certain mission, contacted was none other than Count Nimrud.
With his support, I was able to settle down here stably and also connected with the headquarters.
It is said that Count Nimrud has a connection with Wolyeong’s headquarters, that is, ‘that person’.
-You will find out when you go to the banquet! We were on our way after receiving information that our target was attending the banquet, and we just came here as a pastime… ah! Radish, of course! It’s not a pastime for the elderly! yes! Yes!
-Now that’s done, tell me who the target is.
-No, I don’t know. The only thing is that the assassination difficulty for foreign characters is set to D… .
-You mean to assassinate someone without even knowing who they are?
-It’s an order from the headquarters… .
The more I thought about it, the less I understood it.
Why on earth is Wolyoung, who should only be active in the West, here, and what is that Count Nimrud trying to do in collaboration with that man?
Those thoughts were expanding and expanding again.
-Oh, did you hear the news?
-What about news?
-They say a nobleman from the empire is attending the banquet today. From what I heard, he is a very important person… .
It’s information.
At that moment, Elric greatly expanded his senses and listened to their voices.
-Ma, ma’am! An imperial noble has arrived. You’re coming here now… .
-okay? Where is your husband? I need to quickly go nearby and take a picture of their eyes… .
Entrance.
At those words, Elric’s eyes turned to the entrance of the banquet hall.
It was that moment.
Ba-ba-ba-bam!
The orchestra changed the tune.
This was a phenomenon that occurred when owners of influential families entered the palace.
All the influential people have already arrived.
There were some who expressed their doubts, but soon the reason was revealed and astonishment appeared on their faces.
“The Imperial Envoy is entering!”
The door opened at the same time as the voice said.
Elric’s breath stopped when he saw the seal visible through the gap.
‘… ah.’
Only then did everything make sense.
The reason why Wolyoung is here, the purpose of the man behind them, and what Count Nimrud is aiming for, all the causes and effects were completed by interconnecting around the man coming through the door.
A wheelchair, platinum hair, and even a mischievous smile.
Everything resembled the silhouette of a man in Elric’s memories.
“Prince Elvers Graham, the third son of the Duke Graham family, is entering!”
Ba-ba-ba-bam!
Elbus Graham.
Elric’s long-time friend and a monster called the Empire’s greatest enemy.
A man who should never be here entered the silent banquet hall.
Some people are shocked, some people are amazed, and some people are awe-struck.
The atmosphere was changed just by her natural beauty.
All the air that made up space began to be completely reorganized around him.
A man who exudes an aura that cannot be hidden no matter how hard he tries to hide it.
That’s why it’s a shame.
He appeared, overwhelming the space, and leisurely scanned the audience.
“oh.”
He smiled brightly when he found Elric.
It was a mischievous smile.
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