“Wow… … .”
Luna sighed in admiration and looked around the hall of the ballroom.
Luna looking around with her mouth open was like a puppy looking around at the first place she had come from.
Inside the building, there were so many decorations that it was difficult to convert it into money.
It was surprising to me too, so it was understandable that Luna was doing that.
“Luna, let’s go inside now.”
“Yes!”
Luna, who was looking around, sprinted and came behind me.
“It’s really great here… … . How much did you spend?”
“I know… … .”
The ballroom is in the center of the capital.
Considering the price of the land and the decorations of the ballroom, it was obvious that it was built at an astronomical amount.
Of course, the ballroom was not built by a certain family, but was run directly by the country, so I don’t think there would have been any major problems, but the surprising thing did not change.
As I walked around, I arrived at the entrance to the ballroom.
“hello!”
The waiter in front of the entrance came to us with a small plate.
“Are you two on the invitation list?”
“Yes, Rudy Astria and Luna Railer.”
Although there was an invitation list, it was practically a meaningless question.
Everyone from the academy is invited here.
Students are no exception.
I have a list of all of those people, and I couldn’t verify it, so I just kept a list.
After all, when you enter the ballroom, only people you know talk to each other, so even if someone you don’t know comes in, it doesn’t make any sense.
There are academy graduates, so coming here to terrorize is actually suicidal.
So, it was a form of opening an open ball.
The waiter who wrote our names opened the door to the ballroom.
“You can go in. Have a good time.”
As the ballroom door opened, a bright light enveloped us.
There were a lot of people and colorful decorations inside.
Cakes and various desserts were laid out on the table, and people were chatting with each other holding wine glasses.
“Well?”
“Who are those little guys?”
Some people looked at us and tilted their heads.
It’s the first time we’ve seen each other, so he looked at us with curiosity.
“Who are you?”
“Are you this graduate? No, you haven’t graduated yet, so you’re not a graduate?”
“That or that. That’s why he’s so cute~. What is your name?”
Contrary to what I had heard, people began to flock to this place because it does not welcome strangers.
Is it because it’s graduation season and you’re welcoming new people? I didn’t know exactly.
the problem is… … .
“What, what… … .”
“Aww, this little girl must be scary.”
“We don’t hurt. We are your seniors.”
Luna was surrounded by sisters who looked like they were in their 30s.
Luna took a step backwards as if afraid of the sudden hospitality.
I stood in front of such Luna.
“Lou, Rudy.”
“He’s a bit scared.”
“Oh my gosh, are you my boyfriend? Hoho, he’s cute too.”
“This guy is cute too. Are you going to eat me up?”
Luna was startled by the words of the seniors.
Luna grabbed my arm and pulled me back.
“Oh, no. Rudy is… … !”
“Oh! Look at them!”
“I’m trembling because I’m scared, are you saying that boys are mine? It’s so cute~.”
“Ugh… … ? It’s not like that… … .”
Luna didn’t know what to do with her sisters’ pranks.
It’s good to get attention, but it’s not good for things like this to continue.
All I need is one or two connections to take to my uncle.
When people gather like this, it only takes time and makes it difficult to get out.
“Hmm… … .”
A man in the group looked at me intently.
He was a man with a clean face and wearing glasses.
“Are you acquainted with me? Why do you think you’ve seen it?”
“Are you familiar with me? you are 30 years old Would a kid with such a pale face go to the academy with you?”
“No, you may have seen it on Homecoming Day or something.”
The man began to grumble at the woman next to him.
Then he looked at me a few more times and clapped.
“… … Astria?”
“What?”
“Why is that family suddenly appearing? Make the rice taste worse.”
“Obviously of the Astrian family… … .”
With the man’s words, eyes began to focus on me.
It was a look that had questions about the identities of me and Luna who suddenly appeared.
“Who are you?”
I answered that question.
“My name is Rudy Astria. This is Luna Railer.”
“ah… … .”
“… … .”
A great wave arose as if a stone had fallen into a still pool of water.
Some people’s faces turned blue, and some quickly retreated.
“that… … The Astrian family we know… … .”
“If it’s Rudy Astria, isn’t that the second bastard?”
“Hey, that was bullsh*t. It’s an item that competes with Ian Astria for succession. thing.”
I hear people screaming.
There were praises and criticisms.
However, the outward appearance of all of them was the same.
The pranksters gradually took a step back and moved away from us.
“uh… … .”
Luna was relieved about the disappearance of people, but also showed a bewildered look.
It was a natural reaction that people turned away from me just by introducing myself.
I caught one before they left.
“Hey, I have a question for you.”
“Mi, sorry. I’m busy with work!”
The person who caught me made excuses and escaped from me.
All those people looked at me and walked away.
“… … It’s difficult.”
So many people gathered, and they disappeared in an instant.
Some understanding has gone.
Although it is said that this is a gathering of graduates, it is in the heart of politics.
He avoids getting close to me because he doesn’t want to look hateful to Ian Astria.
There were nobles of the Imperial family, but none of them believed in me.
Although I became famous as the Astrian imperial sect, the imperial sect supported the emperor, and there was no reason to take all the imperial sects.
If Ian were to take over the family while staying close to me, it is certain that his own family would be in danger.
This behavior was understandable, but on the other hand, there was also a sense of sadness.
Even though I worked hard at the academy, there is no one to support me.
“Not everyone is too much… … .”
Luna also pouted her lips to see if she agreed.
“How can you change your attitude just by saying a name?”
“What should I do? The situation is the situation.”
No matter what the situation, what you do doesn’t change.
I don’t know my uncle’s face.
It wasn’t his hometown, but he was in a mansion in the capital, so there was no way for him to have a portrait of his uncle.
First of all, I have to find my uncle… … .
“Luna, shall we disperse and find it?”
It could be a burden for Luna, who is not good at sociability, but there was nothing she could do about it.
If I were there, everyone would run away.
I had no choice but to trust Luna.
“Leave it to me… … ! I’ll give it a try!”
Luna also clenched her fists and answered as if she had noticed this.
I smiled at Luna’s cute appearance and continued talking.
“Then you will find your uncle and ask the people around you.”
“Can we find your uncle right away?”
“It will be possible to some extent. The Astrian family’s hair color is not common.”
Blonde hair, which can be said to be a big characteristic of Astria.
The blonde hair of the imperial and Astrian families was characterized by a closer golden color than other blondes and yellows.
It was difficult to see such brilliant blonde hair in other families.
“then… … blonde… … I just need to find someone with good sociability!”
“Oh, you must be in your fifties.”
“okay! I’ll do my best!”
So we scattered and went around asking people.
But there was no one to help us.
Since it had already attracted attention once, the rumor spread quickly in the ballroom.
Even though they were only looking for one person, they didn’t answer.
It was enough to understand why the horse tower said it was a scary place.
I draw a line like a knife like this.
Although there was a sense of belonging that he was a member of the academy, people did not approach him.
I wondered if at least one person would approach me even if there was a lot of confusion, but such a person did not exist here.
There were only those who were capable and had a lot to lose.
What the hell has Ian been doing, so everyone is trembling in fear?
It wasn’t funny.
We left the ballroom for a moment to catch our breath.
“Rudy… … sorry… … .”
“No, it’s not your fault.”
We dispersed and searched for about an hour, but could not find an answer.
Rumors had already spread that Luna and I had come together, and she did not respond to Luna.
“By the way, how can you not see a single blond man?”
“I was looking for one or two… … He looked so young that he didn’t seem like Rudy’s uncle… … .”
In fact, the reason I came to this place was because I thought I could be judged by the color of my hair.
But it was disappointing that there was no one like that.
“Maybe you didn’t come today… … .”
“That’s the worst thing ever… … .”
Come to think of it, there is a possibility that my uncle did not come to this ballroom.
“Can’t you just say your name? … .”
It was a mistake to say the name.
I didn’t know people would reject us so much.
As I let out a sigh, Luna patted me on the back.
“It’s not Rudy’s fault! The problem is people running away because they barely said their name!”
Luna put her hands on her waist and looked towards the ballroom.
“Cowards people! Bully Rudy! What did Rudy do wrong?”
When Luna spoke as if scolding people, laughter leaked out.
“Yeah, people are bad.”
I took a deep breath and looked around.
“Let’s keep looking for a moment.”
The situation is not good, but what can we do?
I just do my best under the circumstances.
“Then I will look around the center of the ballroom. Luna, will you take a look around the second floor?”
“okay! then… … .”
As we were talking, a man walked towards us.
“Isn’t that Rudy Astria?”
“… … ?”
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Me and Luna looked to the side where the horse was heard.
It was a man with glasses who had recognized me earlier.
“I’m sorry earlier. Because I’m in my position, I can’t talk to people in a situation where they see me.”
“ah… … .”
This man seemed to be waiting for us to get out of the ballroom.
“Are you looking for Yurik Astria-sama?”
“Yes Yes! Right!”
Luna nodded her head at the man’s words.
“By the way, you came here recklessly without any information. I don’t think it was too reckless. If you knew a little bit about him, you would be able to find him quickly.”
“You are right.”
In fact, it was unavoidable.
After hearing Astina’s advice, a ball was held shortly thereafter.
I had no intention of making excuses for that.
The man smiled as if he liked my reflection and pointed to the ballroom.
“Go into the ballroom and find someone who has no hair.”
“… … Are you bald?”
I opened my eyes wide.
“Yes, Yurik Astria-sama has no hair. So how much can you find?”
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My uncle was bald, not blonde.
I opened my mouth to an unexpected fact.
Luna opened her mouth to see if she was surprised, and quietly let out a self-talk.
“big… … bald bastard… … .”
“… … You don’t look like a goatee.”
“oh… … .”
Luna covered her mouth with both hands.
“Anyway, will we be able to find evidence like this?”
I bowed my head at the man’s words.
“Thank you very much. It has been a huge help.”
“Yeah, I don’t go now.”
The man waved his hand and tried to walk to the ballroom.
“there!”
I caught the man.
“I’m sorry… … what is your name? I will repay you someday.”
Then the man laughed.
“It’s not like the Astrians, as I’ve heard.”
“yes?”
“My name is Muyoung.”
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Mooyoung? I tilted my head at the sudden oriental name.
I have heard of oriental names, but very few.
When I’m so skeptical
“I’m not going. If you stay here, you will only have doubts.”
The man introduced as Moo-young quickly disappeared toward the ballroom.
“Mooyoung… … ?”
But how did you hear about me?
I looked at the man’s back with a puzzled expression.