295 – Second Day (1)
The party spread like an epidemic. No one could stop the momentum burning like wildfire, and in fact, no one had any intention of stopping it. For today, even the most stubborn and hard-hearted people joined in the party and enjoyed the day the world was saved. The high-ranking nobles of the empire, who had been unable to hold a ball for various reasons, decided that it was time to clean up the dusty ball room and invite guests to a party.
Elegant young ladies danced elegantly while being escorted by a man in a polishing suit, and noble ladies chatted while covering their mouths with fans. Older gentlemen gathered in one place to play games or read newspapers and exchange opinions. Then, when I felt thirsty, I quenched my thirst by sipping wine, which was not much different in price than melted gold.
Unlike Evan Brown’s party hall, this ballroom where the most noble people gathered was not a place where anyone could enter. Invitations were issued only to those with dignity, dignity, and authority. Only elegant people who could understand beauty and nobility could set foot here and enjoy the party.
“At some point, everything started going wrong. How did this once great country become like this? Tsk, this great disaster must have been a turmoil sent from heaven because it violated etiquette and law.”
Of course, these ‘elegant people who can understand beauty and nobility’ were not, in fact, people who had direct power in the empire.
Those who hold even a little bit of real power in their hands are not enjoying the party right now, but are busy trying to restore the administration of the empire, which has been on the verge of collapse. These are people who are already behind the times, so to speak.
Anyway, as the times progressed and the administrative system of the empire strengthened, nobles were no longer a status that could stand above everyone else. You may be able to live a life of wealth and honor through the wealth passed down from generation to generation, but compared to the good old days, your reputation has suffered greatly.
In fact, it’s not just the empire, it’s the same no matter which country you go to in the world these days.
Just being respected, nothing left behind. There are countries where pensions are given according to title, but these days, there is no law anywhere on the continent where nobles control national ambassadors. The same applies to the Duke at the top of the five-star ranking.
“It’s all because the foolish people don’t know the rules. “The Duke’s words are truly correct.”
Duke Gogon is the head of a family with such a long history that he holds the title of duke even though he is not a member of the royal family, but he is not happy with the changes of the times. Of course, that doesn’t mean he alone was foolish enough to go against the grain of the times and advocate the past.
He didn’t have that much ambition, he just expressed his dissatisfaction with his mouth. In any case, his family was just pushed out of power, but they are still a powerful family with a large amount of land and many family assets. Although they suffered great losses due to this crisis, at least they did not have to worry about making a living.
“A party definitely has to be that elegant and neat. What kind of party is it when all the things you haven’t learned come together and scream and squeak? “This could not have happened in the past.”
As the Duke was watching the party he hosted from the head of the table, someone suddenly caught his eye. He narrowed his eyes and looked at the boy for a moment.
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A truly handsome boy who appears to be about ten years old. There was no particular reason why he was watching the boy. The moment it came into view, I got goosebumps.
‘What is that?’
Even if you open your eyes wide, you are no different from a nobleman. The boy, who went beyond dignity and dignity to the point of being strange, was certainly strange enough to be considered an uninvited guest.
The problem is that such a young and wise Young master had such a powerful impression, but he was unaware of it.
‘This isn’t even a funeral home, so why did you come dressed in such black clothes, like mourning clothes? ‘Is that type of clothing a trend among young kids these days?’
I instructed the butler next to him to find out who belonged to which family, and he nodded and rushed out. So, if there was a son like that in a family he knew, there was no way he wouldn’t have heard of it until now.
‘Normally, when people enter a situation like this, they feel discouraged and intimidated, but I don’t think that’s the case at all. ‘I just don’t know, but am I a noble?’
The uninvited guest had a strange quality to him, so everyone thought he was the son of another nobleman present.
But as the butler began to go around the crowd asking about the boy’s identity, more and more of the guests realized that no one recognized the boy. Rumors spread along with whispers, and more and more eyes were attracted.
“Honey. Whose son are you? “What is your father’s title?”
Without the butler even needing to step forward, one of the guests blocked the boy’s path and opened his mouth. When he waited and did not hear an answer, he scolded her, called her maid nearby and scolded her. She ordered her to send that child away and went back to enjoying her party.
“Son, if you enter this situation carelessly, I will give you a shout. Hurry and get out. “Go outside quickly.”
The fidgeting woman tried to push her child out with her hands, but the child did not move an inch. As if he were pushing a huge rock with his hands, his small body was not pushed away at all. Her horrified maid took a step back involuntarily.
“You weren’t invited here! You have to leave. You can’t leave!”
Maybe she wanted to hide her embarrassment that she was just scared by that kid, but then she screamed and got angry. But the child stood silently and said nothing. Only then did she look at the child in a strange way.
“No need to make such a fuss on a good day. Stay back. Hello. Pull it out. “Throw it out the door right now and sprinkle salt on it.”
One of her guests who was passing by stopped her maid and called her security. Soon, sturdy young men approached, showing off their massive chest muscles, and grabbed each other’s arms, pulling the boy as if he were being dragged.
However, it does not move. Even if you pull the arm with enough force to pull it off completely, it only adds strength and nothing changes. At this, they just looked at each other in even more confusion.
“Wizard? Are you a wizard? “But I’ve never heard of magic like this.”
“Whose child is this? “If you have parents, please take them with you.”
Seeing that the men were unable to exert enough force to the point where their faces were opened, all the guests also opened their mouths and added a word one by one. Is the young wizard joking just because he learned some magic? The guards, who had tried to somehow finish the job in a moderate manner, also gradually became angry.
“You damn brat…! Hey, get some rope. Let’s see if it doesn’t go out like this.”
The person who appeared to be the leader of the group became very angry and gave instructions, and soon other guards brought a thick rope. The boy was tied tightly with the rope, and several strong men were now lined up in a line as if playing tug-of-war. The rope was being pulled making a noise, and for a moment I was confused as to whether this was a ballroom or a sports day. Everyone clenched their fists and looked at the amazing sight.
Everyone here is an experienced person with a lot of party experience, but this is the first time I’ve ever seen a tug-of-war at a party. Duke Gogon, who was at the head table above, looked down with a bewildered expression. The elegant ballroom suddenly became noisy.
“What on earth do these guys do while receiving huge salaries? “It’s like a bunch of grown men are struggling to get a kid like that out!”
70 This is the first time in my life that something like this has happened at a party I host. It’s a disgrace. You’re a disgrace. What should I do with this?
Those incompetent things weren’t even able to deal with that kid. Then, a man who seemed to be his servant, who seemed to be getting a little heated, shouted loudly.
“Good! The kid is getting beat up. It looks like he learned magic somewhere and is making fun of people. Just take a look at the taste of the club. “Let’s see if I can still use that great magic!”
“No, what are they doing now? It’s crazy! Hey Butler, or whoever it is, go stop it right away. Hurry! What. “Is there anyone here now?”
We were able to end this problem in an embarrassing way, but the subordinates took action. Duke Gogon, who was looking down from above, stood up in surprise.
The crazy people seem to be in a fever, so they pick up sticks and rush towards the child. They’re like barbarians. No, are you saying that we are now solving the problem with violence in front of everyone?
Where everyone can see?
Where so many eyes are watching?
Aren’t these pure gangsters? Do you think they hosted this party just to see how it goes?
So even though he knew it was already late, he had no choice but to leave the room without hesitation and go down the long stairs. Clearly, it was already too late for him to stop. When he reached the bottom, the boy was also about to be beaten with a stick.
“Oh my!”
So when the clubs fell at the boy all at once, the duke closed his eyes without realizing it. It was because I remembered a terrible scene unfolding, but the next moment, voices full of astonishment were heard from far away.
“Huh…!”
“Oh no! “Well, what is that…”
The stick was smashed and the whip was broken,
The boy was just there, unchanged at all.
No, something has changed.
Only then did the child smile and chatter.
“Are you not welcome?”
The moment I heard that voice, it felt like I heard a crying sound from somewhere. The moment the crying sound, which seemed both sorrowful and resentful, was heard, the musician dropped his instrument and everyone backed away in horror. Just hearing this sound, which seemed to make my heart go cold, was enough to guess. That’s not a wizard.
Rather than that, in the first place,
It’s not even a person.
“Why aren’t you welcome?”
Boom! The gorgeous chandelier lost its light and fell. However, there were no screams or shock as usual. The strange feeling that groped its way up my leg was so cold that it made me feel cold.
Beyond the lights that dimly illuminated the room, there were those on the border between humans and darkness. Small red lumps toddle and crawl.
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.
The sound of crying grew louder and louder, finally covering the ballroom that was once full of laughter. As if something was pleading, it started ringing in my ears.
Red lumps appeared here and there, toddling around with their tiny arms and moving their eyelids to look at the guests. Only then, only then, did people realize who was the guest this night.
“You guys are having so much fun, why?”
Even demons do not harm people without any reason.
There is a reason that is difficult to accept, at least because it is fun.
But that is a being for which it is meaningless to ask why.
Something that cannot be saved simply because its very existence is distorted.
This is a god who plays with people and makes fun of them for no reason.
That is why the Shinigami are not beings that humans can understand,
To deal with the Shinigami, you must think in the Shinigami’s way.
“Who said that you are not welcome? The entertainment wasn’t enough because the people below weren’t happy! Welcome. Very welcome. “I am the owner of this place.”
Duke Gogon closed his eyes and stood up. In my mind, I prayed and prayed not only to the three main gods, but also to the minor gods that I usually didn’t even notice, but for their help to arrive, someone would have to buy me time.
Since he was not a faithful person, he did not think that God would take care of him if he came now.
We had to wait as long as possible until the temple or anyone else realized the situation and came to us, until the hand of salvation reached us.
The little child finally smiled brightly.
“Are you welcome?”
The moment I saw those abyss-like eyes, I actually already felt it. I felt like my entire inner thoughts, even those that had nothing to say, were being read.
But it is already a no-win.
“Let’s have fun together. What are you doing? Play the music again. Hurry!”
Is it for nothing that I feel like I won’t be able to get out of here alive today?
Hoping that someone would come and help, Duke Gogon decided to hold a party that did not seem like a party that might be the last party of his life.