While Rommel was unilaterally assaulted by Goose, the Count was busy preparing for the party.
Originally, it was the right place for the sons and heads of households that the count could afford.
However, a single letter to the Count was enough to make the Count run fast.
“I’m crazy…why do the high-ranking people of the Empire come here…”
The southern part of the empire has long been completely excluded from central power.
When the Empire was created, the last place to resist the Emperor was the southern part of the Empire.
It was famous as a place where Espera was the center and fought against the emperor of the first empire.
Of course, the royal families and peoples of that era have all disappeared now, and it can be said that the hostile forces to the empire have disappeared.
Still, there was no way the high-ranking people in the center could look at the area that was struggling until the very end.
The Count also knew that fact, and had half given up on advancing to the center.
However, today the letter arrived to the Count.
“What the hell…why are the Countess Edinburgh’s daughter and princess coming here?”
What was written in the letter was that the Edinburgh family daughter, Edinburgh Rose, and the Imperial Princess were planning to visit the Espera estate, so prepare to welcome the distinguished guests without any setbacks.
The Earl’s head began to throb at the sudden notice.
In a way it could be an opportunity, but in a way it was a crisis.
The fact that the princess came here was not a light thing.
The path of the royal family is inevitably followed by political steps.
The high-ranking people in the center, who have not even been interested in the southern part of the empire until now, suddenly come down to the southern part of the empire?
For what the hell?
It was not the right time to say that he was interested in the southern part of the empire only now.
Now that the 1st and 2nd princes are fighting for the throne, the fact that the princess has come to the southern part of the empire will surely bring about turmoil.
What if the princess was supporting one of the two princes and came here to take over the South…?
Just by visiting the princess, the southern part of the empire would be at the center of a political offensive.
Even if the count himself refused the princess’s request, it would be after the princess’s deeds became widely known.
I’m already losing my energy because of the fight with Prime Minister Levante, and in this situation, the visit of a distinguished guest.
“This party, I have to take responsibility and finish it.”
The reason for holding this party in the first place was clear.
The ostensible reason was a place to strengthen unity for the eradication of pirates, but it was also a cornerstone for secretly bonding Louis and Rommel.
It was to gather all the southern nobles and strengthen Rommel’s political position.
Now that this has happened, it was not bad to speak boldly about the heir of the Espera family in front of the princess.
The title of succession directly recognized by the princess, directly recognized by the imperial family, who had not long been interested in the southern part of the empire, was by no means easy.
No, rather, by admitting it directly from the princess, Louis will be able to solidify her position as the successor.
‘ ..Wait, Louie. Don’t do your best to this father..! ‘
Finally, the Count, who is determined, seems to clench his right hand.
How to do everything in order to pave a flower path for your children as a fatherly dori.
The eyes of the Count, who had made a firm decision for the happiness of his daughter, were shining.
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“Who the hell did you hit?”
“It was just unlucky.”
“Oh, how much the Count cares about Confucius. I’ll have to paint the wounds with powder paint first. Be sure to visit the doctor after the party is over.”
“I’ll do that.”
Rommel had scratches on his face, probably because of being hit by Goose.
The swelling helped the fuse somehow subside, but the scratches didn’t go away easily.
Of course, the deep indentation became a shallow one, but as an apprentice priest, he was a little immature in dealing with divine power.
The users already knew that the Count was interested in a Confucius named Rommel, so they tried to show Rommel well.
Rommel was also not in the mood to reject the coming favor, so he did not reject it.
“Okay, now it’s done. The party will start in a little while, so let’s go ahead.”
” ..thank you. “
“Hey, thanks. Please take good care of our Lady Louis.”
” ..yes? “
“I’ve been blaming myself. Ho-ho, then I’ll stop.”
An old maid who leaves before Rommel can answer.
Now even the users seemed to know the bizarre relationship between Louis and Rommel.
” driving me crazy. “
Of course, Rommel is also not interested in Louis.
However, that did not mean that he could not continue to remain as Count Espera.
You must help the princess to drive out the princes.
Only then will he be able to protect himself from the mad prince.
“Let’s go in.”
Whatever the circumstances, it was a party hosted by the Count.
An opportunity to clearly imprint one’s existence in a place where numerous nobles gather.
The Southern nobles of the Empire were rational and not discriminatory, unlike other nobles.
The characteristics of port cities that have no choice but to have an open and open mind made them bloom.
..and I have to finish my work in the family as well.
Since the Gryph Goose is here, he was thinking of nailing it right now to prevent the family from interfering with him any more.
The family can’t give Rommel any advantage, and Rommel has no intention of giving any benefit to Viscount Griff.
I feel like I want to turn it all over, but the time has not come yet.
“This is Griff Rommel.”
“Ah, Confucius Rommel. Come on in.”
As the guards guarding the door opened the door, Rommel walked towards the inside of the party hall.
There were aristocrats that were proud and aspirational in their stride, and they had seen them at the previous party, but more than half of them were nobles who were not in Rommel’s head.
And some crowds that catch your eye.
A group of people gathered in a corner and chatting with each other while holding wine glasses.
Familiar faces and familiar gestures.
Griff Goose, the eldest son of Viscount Griff, was chatting with the crowd.
“Your guy…”
Gus also found Rommel and was slowly walking towards it.
“What’s going on, Goose?”
“It’s because the family’s trash is here.”
“Is that bastard here?”
“How did the family shame get here?”
The guys I talked to while hanging out with Goose were also on the same level as Goose.
Goose’s friends, who had been tormenting Rommel since childhood, were also smiling as if they recognized Rommel.
“It wouldn’t be a place for you, bastard.”
“I’m a noble too, but for what reason are you going to stop me? Why? Make me beat you?”
“Such an idiot.”
No violence is allowed here.
In the southern part of the empire, all the nobles who said they used a lot of power were gathered, so Gus couldn’t raise his fist.
“I got a formal invitation too.”
“..Ha! One invitation from the Griff family? They’re even lying now. You look like trash.”
“What’s going on?”
Then someone starts to come in through the front door.
Wearing a back dress and white gloves, Louis began walking slowly towards Rommel.
The dress adorned with all kinds of ornaments and light makeup further accentuated Louis’ cuteness.
“..Louis?”
“That’s the rumored young girl Louis.”
As he slowly walked towards this side, Goose thought that Louis had recognized him and came to him.
The eldest son of Viscount Griff, who even recognizes the daughter of Count Espera, was mistaken for being great.
“Hello..I’m Griff’s Writer’s Griffgu…”
“Dr. Rommel, what were you doing here?”
Louie passes Gus as he approaches Louis with a smile and immediately approaches Rommel.
The colorless outstretched hand split the air as it was, and Goose slowly turned his head to look at Louis.
However, even then, Louis’ gaze was only on Rommel, and he never looked at Gus.
“What are you doing, are you here now? I’ve been waiting for you for a long time!”
“I’m sorry, I was late because I had work to do.”
” ..Really, Prince Rommel is always busy! I came here because I didn’t even have time!”
Louie, who complains of dissatisfaction by inflating his cheeks cutely, and Rommel, who comforts him.
Gus did not understand the current situation at all.
How can the family’s filth be friendly with Louis Young-ae?
” why… “
“Why? Are you surprised?”
“What’s wrong, Rommel?”
” ..a person who doesn’t care. It’s okay if you don’t mind.”
“Is that so?”
Louis tilted his head at Rommel’s words and expressed his doubts, but he soon agreed and nodded.
“..you guys…!”
“Stay here quietly, I’m here because the Count has called me.”
“This bastard…!”
Rommel’s words made him tremble and grind his teeth, but there was nothing Gus could do.
It’s just watching Rommel helplessly.
That was all.