164. Hands aiming for the top
“You are so cool!”
At the handmaid’s exclamation, Berge looked at herself through the mirror.
A modest glamor was mixed with a neat suit. Pitt was alive and movement was unobtrusive.
“Not bad.”
The bad thing wasn’t the suit. This is the banquet hall where you have to wear this.
To be able to play the role of a human partner that is not even on sale.
As I was taking a deep breath, Ernap came in. At her glance, the maid hurriedly left.
“You look great. How am I?”
Ernya went round and round.
The sky blue dress that matched the pure white hair was impressive.
“Okay.”
“Yes?”
“Isn’t there anything I need to do when I go to the banquet hall?”
“Of course. You just need to stay by my side. I will take care of the rest.”
Well then.
“It’s time.”
She reached out her hand first. Berger grabbed her hand.
“Shall we go?”
“Branch.”
The splendid carriage carrying the Crown Princess and Berge went to the mansion of the Duke of Heinz.
* * *
A banquet depends on who the host is.
Classes vary depending on who is attending.
Banquets held by the royal family are at the top and are evaluated according to the power they have.
In that sense, the level of this banquet was quite high.
Duke of Heinz. It was held under his initiative as the first nobleman of the kingdom, and it was known that the second prince and princess of the kingdom were in attendance.
There were many who attended the banquet in anticipation of the crumbs obtained from the marriage alliance with the Kingdom of Hessians.
But not everyone was interested.
“Did you hear me? An invitation was also sent to the 1st annex.”
“The Crown Princess will also come.”
Crown Princess, Ernya Hilderan.
The invitation was even sent to the hottest woman in the current kingdom, and the news that she had just eaten alone with a man was rocking the social world.
Everyone was interested in whether the Crown Princess would bring Hillen Cargill as a partner or a new man named Fail.
“Anyway, won’t you come with Hero Hillen?”
“But it is said that the knight of the Crown Princess met the person named Fail directly. They eat together and stay in a separate palace, so it’s not a casual relationship.”
The Viscount Orian whispered as she unfolded the fan.
“I heard there was a saying that he was part of the Hero Hillen raid.”
“Yeah, so there’s nothing strange about seeing each other.”
“Then really?”
“Can’t you guess who’s coming as a partner today?”
‘That’s annoying.’
Obest Hilderan, the second prince of the kingdom, savored wine and listened to their stories.
I didn’t like it. The name that should come out of their mouths shouldn’t be Ernyl Hilderan.
“You look bad.”
“It’s an illusion. No more talking?”
“It was a pleasure to have people with like-minded people. But how can you be happy alone when your majesty’s face is dark?”
“This is the place we have prepared for you.”
“Me and Jeon were on the same boat. What do you have to hide?”
yes it was
Obest turned his head to meet his opponent’s eyes. The second princess of the kingdom of Hessen, Feria Hessen, was the woman who is now his wife.
“If you can hear them chatter, you can guess.”
“understand. The nobles of this country seem to really like the Crown Princess.”
“That’s right.”
Obest didn’t like the other sister.
Being a child of the World Tree, it was the same thing that survived and was born through the cursed Dafa.
It was as if he had grown into a full-fledged adult through training that was close to abuse. Most of the knights of the kingdom could not rub with him, and many royal families could not even step on his shadow.
But when Ernapp Hilderan, a 10-year-old younger sister, was born, everything changed.
The king’s favor towards him was transferred to his younger sister.
The king’s favourites soon became popular. Very slowly, but surely, the support of the nobles shifted from him to Ernyl Hilderan.
The feelings of those who have to watch it, unless you experience it yourself, you will never be able to understand it for the rest of your life.
“Let go of your face. Everyone is watching.”
A soft hand softened his hardened face.
“The past is the past. look at them Your mouth speaks of the Crown Princess, but your actions seek your Majesty, don’t you?”
That was right.
The main purpose of this banquet was twofold.
It was for Feria Hessen from Hessen to debut as a socialite in Hilderan, and to exchange with those who wanted trade between Hessen and Hilderan he led.
Although he was resting for a while after biting them now, he was surrounded by numerous nobles and talked about him.
“Look at them. Everyone is waiting for your Majesty as one.”
“···me.”
“Come on, get up and answer their expectations. The story of Crown Princess Ernian is just a small entertainment to appease the time when Her Majesty was not present.”
“…Ernyan isn’t that happy.”
However.
“You are right this time.”
Obest stood up. The nobles, who were closely watching the 2nd Prince and Princess, began to approach them one by one.
That was then.
“…of the rightful Hilderan….”
There was a flashy and lengthy rhetoric. In the content, everyone noticed who appeared.
profit-
The door opened slowly.
“…the Crown Princess of Hilderan, His Majesty Ernyl Hilderan and her partner, Prince Pale Kraf, are entering!”
For a moment, the hall became quiet.
Everyone’s heads turned to one direction, as if they had made a promise.
Again and again-
The sound of footsteps broke the silence.
Platinum blonde hair that fell down to her waist, eyes like amethysts, and a sky blue dress and accessories matched with pure white skin.
Ernian Hilderan was the same as always.
It was flashy and elegant.
noble and pure.
It was elegant and noble.
“beautiful.”
“As expected, let’s tell the Crown Princess.”
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Men were drawn to her charms, and women were also drawn to the mood.So it was one step late.
Until their gaze passed through Ernyl and reached their partner.
However.
“ah.”
Viscount Orian exclaimed.
Blazing red hair came first. The ruby-like eyes were upright and deep, and his white skin and the black suit he represented were pure and elegant.
“···handsome.”
The Viscount’s pupils turned hazy.
Ernyl and Berge walked slowly, enjoying their gaze. The left was split. At the end were Obest Hilderan and Feria Hessen.
“It’s been a while, brother.”
“It seems like it’s a bit of an understatement to say that it’s been a while.”
“Then let’s just say hello.”
“I thought you were going with Hillen Cargill.”
“I came with someone no less than him.”
Obest’s gaze turned to Berge.
“Who are you?”
“My partner, Fail.”
“I didn’t ask you.”
“It’s Pale Krafin.”
Berge spit out a fake last name and bowed his head slightly.
“I am Obest Hilderan.”
“I see you, my majesty the second prince.”
“I’ve never heard of Krafin.”
“He was not born in Hilde, so that’s good enough.”
“Can I ask what you do?”
“I run one small top.”
“I wonder how small it really is. If it was normal, there would be no way I could have defeated Healen Cargill and come as Ernyl’s partner, right?”
“Brother, do that.”
“I was so happy that I was just asking about this for a while.”
“Isn’t the meaning of the word ‘nice to meet you’ a lot different from what I know?”
“The time you were captured by the Demon King was really long.”
The eyes of the Crown Princess and the 2nd Prince collided.
“The atmosphere is heavy. I don’t think it’s a brother and sister relationship that should be friendly.”
At that time, Feria Hessen took a step into the heavy atmosphere.
“It’s been a while, Crown Princess. It’s the first time we’ve seen each other at a wedding, isn’t it?”
“Nice to meet you. You seem to be doing well in Hilderan, where you and your brother are unfamiliar.”
“The Second Prince is doing well, so I am adjusting to Hilderan.”
“is that so.”
“The Crown Princess’s beauty is always dazzling.”
“So are you.”
“Thank you, my lord.”
“My words are not over yet.”
Obest poured cold water into the harmonious atmosphere.
“Pale Kraf, I have heard of your reputation. I didn’t even know his last name was Kraf.”
“Is that so?”
“Did you say that the magicians of Akan are the owners of mana that hangs them around their heads? How can you give me a chance to see that mana too?”
“Brother, that is so rude.”
“I’m talking to Fail Ball right now.”
“Unfortunately, I don’t think we can do that at the banquet.”
“Even if it’s the second prince’s order?”
“I don’t know if it’s the Crown Princess’s orders.”
Obest’s lips twisted.
“Indeed, you have a sassy nose as high as your reputation.”
“It’s overrated.”
“I can see why Ernyl had you as a partner instead of Healan Cargill. By the way.”
“Yes.”
“Isn’t that Akan’s story? Do you think you are better than Hillen Cargill in this Hilderan?”
To be honest, I was rather willing.
He already knew that the king was pushing for the marriage of Ernap and Hillen. When the two get married, his position becomes even narrower. Ernap was kicking himself at what had to be stopped by any means possible.
I was happy, but I couldn’t be reassured because I didn’t know the intention.
Why in the world is Ernyan abandoning her relationship with Healen Cargill on her own? wanted to know Knowing that, I thought I could do something.
“Well, at least in Hilderan, I won’t be any better than Hillen Cargill.”
However.
Berge came closer and thrust his face between the second prince and the princess.
Their embarrassment was also briefly whispered in a whisper.
“But at least I think it’s better than Hessian and Princess Mama.”
The faces of the prince and princess were wrinkled mercilessly.
* * *
The second prince and the princess, who thought they would explode, managed their emotions better than expected.
After that, they couldn’t talk anymore because of the other nobles who came. After such time, the banquet ended safely (?).
“I’m going to die.”
Surrounded by nobles and trying to serve as a gentleman that is not even in the market, I was almost in a cold sweat on my back.
Berger, who got into the carriage, took off his coat in frustration.
“I’m surprised, I never thought you would say something like that.”
“You have to touch your temper. I almost broke that damn prince’s neck.”
Berge was the one who gave up half-talk to the handsome star and the third prince, and to use the anti-reflection band at the best.
But this time it didn’t. With his whole body twisted and barely suppressing the rising resentment, he acted as a polite human being.
For Erny. In order to prevent Ernyan’s position from being embarrassed.
The last provocation was the one he compromised as much as possible.
“If you hadn’t taken me with you in the first place, you wouldn’t have been embarrassed.”
“That wasn’t a consideration in the first place.”
“Can we see the king’s reaction now?”
“yes. I’m sure you’ll get a reaction now that you’ve fully nailed it by attending the banquet.”
“The woman.”
“Are you a woman?”
“Did you say that she was the princess of Hessians? Her eyes were like snakes. Don’t look down.”
“I know.”
Ernya was fiddling with the accessories on the dress.
“I sent someone to Hesse to find out a bit. It is said that the first prince, that is, the current crown prince, competed with the heir to the end.”
“Did you lose?”
“yes. We lost and lost all support. But where will the ambition go? It was Feria Hessen who promoted the exchange between the two kingdoms.”
“Based on that, you are going to convince the nobles and call the power of the second prince.”
“Right. Behind him is the Crown Prince of Hessen. I want to become the queen of Hilderan.”
“Are there any countermeasures?”
“There is no clear way because there is no relationship at the top.”
Ernyan’s main support base was nobles, wizards, and knights who faithfully followed the king’s will.
“Wizard?”
“Even an elemental magician is a magician. I have been actively interacting with wizards since I was young.”
“The knights?”
“Basically, knights envy a strong king. Of course, it’s not only that, but I have built a reputation for subjugation myself since I was young.”
“Who is the second prince?”
“My brother was like that too. But many knights support me more than my brother. I can be sure of this.”
“So the military is completely in your hands, isn’t it?”
“Not completely, but in moderation. And above all, the people of Hilderan are very patriotic. The number of brothers and sisters who dragged Hessian would lead to a very bad outcome.”
Ernya said confidently.
“By the way, do you have a top?”
“I was given the top one in royal possession a few years ago. But I have no talent for commerce, so I left it to the right person.”
“I decided to receive the top prize of the Traparta Alliance from the third prince. White rose top and hyacinth top. How about trading with them?”
“When did you get it again?”
“When I went to check the sword.”
“You are good-looking. I will talk to you.”
“okay.”
That was then. Burgess frowned, opened the subspace and took out the communication port.
“Who is it?”
“It’s Aman.”
The communication sphere lit up, revealing the opponent’s face.
“It’s a big deal!”
“A big deal?”
“They have formally raised an objection, claiming that they stole their craftsmanship and skills from the top of the Black Toad.”
『The Empire responded to this, and they are asking you to vomit out all the money you earned from selling the craftsman, the magic cannon, and the magic cannon!」
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