Elcloud Punch(2)
Dinner was resumed only when the Westwall Marquess nodded heavily.
The food was a little cold, but the atmosphere was much lighter and fresher than before.
As usual, as he was taking care of his summons, the Demon Lord appeared silently.
Doesn’t seem like much of a concern. Bulky shadows.
As she approached the Duke of Beltern nearby, she spoke quietly so that only three people, including myself, could hear it.
“Duke. I have a question.”
“You tell me.”
“Is the capital’s rail network here designed and built by Beltern?”
“Of course. From design to production, it was all done by Southerners.”
The duke is obediently answering the question while revealing the question of why he is asking such a question.
Hmmm, the Demon King asked again, who drooled.
“Then underground facilities? Isn’t there such a thing as a sewerage system?”
“It was once overhauled on a large scale by the royal family centuries ago…”
A duke with a smile as if he knew what it meant without talking.
I haven’t been able to figure it out yet, but the Demon Lord ended the story at will.
“Can I leave that to you?”
“Let’s put our hands on our side.”
“?”
Are you going to use the sewers to move troops?
not. After all, you can enter through the gates, so there is no need for that, right?
The demon king sees my confused expression and sees the inside with a smile.
When the time comes, even if you hate it, you will know it, a small addition.
When the night is deep and the dangerous secret meeting is over, the participants go back one after another.
As soon as I was reunited in the dormitory, I had to be rebuked by Maria and Christine, half joking and half serious.
He must have been very upset because he didn’t say anything, but how could he have passed this much?
Seeing them taking my side, I couldn’t help but think so.
“So, everyone knew except us, didn’t you?”
“I don’t know Maria, but it’s a bit too much to hide from me, isn’t it?”
“Don’t do that too much. Because Louise was also frustrated.”
Medusha, who watches from the side and wraps around me coldly.
Christine snorted at the pose as if a mother snake was embracing her young.
“You only do that to snake summoners.”
“Louis is also my child. There is a wonderful snake down there…”
“Why are you doing this again after being quiet for a while…”
It seems that she learned something bad from her older sister.
We couldn’t resist the maid’s glance and resumed preparations for the Royal Social Church.
We woke up early the next morning, cleaned up our hair, got our make-up done, and checked our clothes until night when the church was held.
It’s a bit of an odd event, but…
However, as they are participating on behalf of their respective families, it cannot be done roughly.
Armed with an unfamiliar dress, Persia asked after feeling anxious.
“Master, can I really attend as a humanoid?”
“Yeah. It is normal for summons that can transform normally to attend in the form of transformation. Just looking at Essha and Presia right now, they will attend that way.”
“Aha!”
“Still, you’re on the small side, so it doesn’t matter if you turn off the transformation if you feel uncomfortable.”
“Thank you, Master!”
When I left the dormitory with everyone, carriages sent by the royal family lined up.
The place he arrived with his uneasy body was the royal banquet hall.
The place decorated for the festival was so dazzling that it was hard to tell whether it was night or day.
The reason why the event started at night must have been to show off this spectacle.
The participants greeted from afar as they entered the banquet hall with tight tension.
International students from Einclad who had arrived in advance caught my eye.
Usually, for such an event, the number of heads that can be accompanied is determined according to the rank of the family.
Since I was a countess, I was able to have both the handmaiden and Sylvia participate.
In fact, there was still room for this, but there was no one there.
Letty gliding stiffly around me, borrowing the appearance of tangerine rice cakes.
When I hid it in the front pocket of the suit so as not to overdo it, the sound of his breathing became more comfortable.
The one I wore this time was a custom suit from the Celondel Clothing Store.
You can hear the whispers of those who recognized it from afar.
“Count El Cloud. You are a little more dignified today than usual. You are always indebted to me.”
“No, what am I…”
“Since the last time the Count came forward, the same … bad things have completely disappeared. El Cloud’s name is great.”
Albion, the representative of international students, greeted us warmly.
As I returned my favor and chatted, Mabel bowed her head slightly behind him.
It seems that the main characters, Essha and Fresia, have not yet appeared.
As we waited with our dry throats drenched with drinks, Christine, Maria, and Elfriede entered one after another.
When Elena, who was in the royal palace in advance, reflected on her face, it was finally the turn of the two old dragons.
In the midst of the soaring music, Fresia in a blue dress appeared.
Even though it’s a fairly conservatively designed outfit, she’s concerned about her outfit.
Medusha, a case with less exposure than usual, snorted a little.
“It looks like you’re mimicking a human.”
“Actually it is.”
On the other hand, Esshas, who entered with Fresia, looked more natural.
There is even a feeling that I secretly missed this place.
“Everyone, welcome the new guardian dragon of the Dracor Kingdom! Presia…”
“Isn’t Jinshin summoned yet?”
The Demon King sighed a little after checking Fresia’s condition.
However, there are only two SS grade reagents currently owned by the Royal Palace.
Summoning Jinshin over there is only a matter of time.
It took me a while to breathe in the frustration I’ve felt so many times recently.
After Esshas’ congratulatory speech and Fresia’s greetings, the full-fledged performance began.
Today’s event is a luxurious version with a prom.
Everyone in the hall was busy eating, drinking, and moving.
First, while dealing with the summons, the duke caught by Steno crossed the center of the banquet hall.
Westwall Marquee Bag seems to be a drinking partner for Ice Castle.
Although this event is for the convenience pterosaur, Fresia herself is sitting on the second floor and just watching.
but. Who would dare ask her to dance?
While I changed my dancing partner several times. Eshas shows a bubbly look and teaches Precia this and that.
It’s a stage where you can get some free time when you play one song with your close acquaintances.
As I was about to sit down to catch my breath for a while, Eshas smiled from afar.
It’s not just a smile and a smile, but a gaze with a clear will.
I couldn’t ignore it, so I approached her.
The second floor, where only high-ranking nobles were allowed to enter.
As I climbed the stairs leading to it, Elena quickly followed.
After feeling guilty for nothing, he returned to Precia who greeted him warmly, and then arrived in front of Eshas.
As he tries to say hello to the event organizer, an unexpected order comes in.
“Thank you for coming today, Earl of El Cloud. Shall we move for a moment?”
“Oh, I see.”
Are you talking about a red dragon or a black dragon?
I’m leaving the banquet hall to meet her, who is openly demanding confidentiality…
Suddenly, Essha quietly restrained Elena.
“Helena. I want to ask you for Precia.”
“Oh, I see.”
It’s natural not to leave Fresia, today’s protagonist, alone, but…
In fact, I feel a sense of incongruity in the fact that I ordered Elena.
Up until now, most of the time I received Eshas’ calls, I was accompanied by Elena.
The person who put her next to me in the first place is Eshas.
“I don’t feel good.”
Hearing the Demon Lord’s warning, move to the nearest room.
When Essha and I are left alone, my body hardens on its own because of the sins I have committed.
Is this what thieves are numb to?
By the way, all of a sudden, it would be just the two of us.
For those who were planning a rebellion, it felt very strange.
If I assassinate Eshas here, it’s a black dragon and nothing to worry about, right?
The demon lord who stole my head clicks his tongue as if to stop thinking nonsense.
“Calm down, Louise. Killing Essha is not the end.”
‘… Yes.’
The strength of Eshas is that he reigns at the apex of the Millennium Kingdom, Drakor.
Even if you kill him here, it will be of no use unless you capture the capital.
And right now, they are in a very poor state in numbers.
The heads of the 4th generation families were called to the capital, but they could not even bring all their troops.
Even if you assassinate Eshas right now, it would be impossible to handle the Guards and Capital Guards.
Westwall, in particular, is unlikely to be ready as he just joined the rebellion yesterday.
If a civil war breaks out like this, Red Dragon and Einclad will be very pleased.
Even if you win after a lot of hard work, it will be a victory that only hurts.
‘Besides, because of the tidal event, the alertness of the royal palace is at the highest level. No matter how you think about it, it’s too dangerous.’
How many guards are there now outside this room?
As I said to myself, Eshas poured the tea by hand.
“I prefer this to alcohol. Oh, the Earl…”
“I, me too.”
“I’m glad. Don’t be too nervous.”
“If that’s an order.”
I joked a little, but I was sweating profusely inside.
Eshas is an ancient dragon that ruled Korea for centuries.
Her political sense cannot be ignored.
Even the slightest mistake is likely to reveal the facts of the rebellion.
Eshasu handed a teacup with a meaningful smile.
As a courtesy, I take a sip, but I’m not as good as the maid.
but. When was the last time she drank it herself?
Actually, I’m not that big.
The child was riding because she still couldn’t figure out what she was going to do.
This time, a story that I thought was a low possibility suddenly flew in.
“Count Elcloud. You swore to protect Drakor, didn’t you?”
“… That’s right.”
“Then, now that the throne is in jeopardy, can I count on your help?”
“of course.”
In the midst of growing anxiety. Finally, Eshas goes straight to the point.
Her face was shining with sincere joy.
It is clear that he enjoys verifying his influence in this way.
“I am always grateful for the devotion of the Count. But… How long do you plan to attend the academy?”
At this point, I was slowly getting the hang of it.
Seeing what they said earlier that the throne is in jeopardy, it looks like they are still trying to encourage marriage with Elena today.
Thanks to this, I was able to focus on acting with a little peace of mind.
“Hey, it’s a private academy, so I plan to attend until graduation. I still have a lot to learn from the dean.”
“Is it true? It’s a once-in-a-lifetime school life. I don’t want to rush you either. But it’s also true that the kingdom is at stake right now.
Essha. You made up your mind very well.
Perhaps he felt a crisis with his superhuman political sense that had been trained for hundreds of years.
Of course, if you marry Elena right now, you will only become Edwin III.
As I struggled to choose an excuse, Eshas suddenly lowered his head slightly.
“I am well aware of the atrocious rumors circulating in the market right now. I have caused unnecessary concern to the citizens and you because I did not take good care of Edwin.”
“Oh no! Who dares to say such a rumor!”
“I have nothing to comfort you by telling lies. Alas, what will happen to the future of the kingdom…”
In a slightly exaggerated tone, Eshas lamented, hardly turning his head back and clapping his hands.
He didn’t even drink, but his face was hot.
After taking a small deep breath, she made a suggestion in a crawling voice.
“Yes, there is no way. Count Elcloud. How about you being mine?”
“…Yes? I, I am already a subject of the kingdom…”
It is a great disrespect to ask such a stupid question in front of a superior, but…
I had no choice but to commit such a disrespect.
Eshas, who was constantly avoiding my gaze and forced to meet, continued to persuade.
I can’t tell if I’m talking to myself or talking to myself.
“It’s not that… I’ll give it to you, so you also become mine. I want to be… as an equal… couple… not like a guardian dragon and a servant.”
“Hey, you crazy bitch!”
‘Demon Lord, please!’
I desperately discouraged the demon lord who was about to go crazy and forcibly rolled my head that had turned into a stone.
Eshas, who threw the game of conversion, waited for this side’s reaction with a red face that he couldn’t tell whether it was a red dragon or a white dragon.