113 – Marquis Appointment Ceremony (4)
Thanks to staying up all night processing the paperwork that had been pouring in, I was finally able to attend the appointment ceremony of my only friend.
“Whoa…”
I barely caught my breath and quenched her throat with a martini.
Then, he turned his attention to his friend who was surrounded by a large crowd.
‘You must be having a hard time.’
Greetings, greetings, greetings, and more.
As soon as Luatir arrived at the banquet hall, a flamboyant greeting from nobles enveloped him.
Even after the end of the war, he had never stepped foot in an official aristocratic event. It must be that many aristocrats rushed because they wanted this time.
It is like an unavoidable fate for a noble whose name is known.
‘Take care of yourself.’
I can’t do that either.
There is still quite a bit of time before the appointment ceremony, but already a lot of nobles have attended.
It was not a ceremony for the appointment of a baron or viscount, but a marquis. It was also the appointment ceremony for Loatire, who would become the youngest Marquis, so he would have been puzzled if he didn’t receive much attention.
Thanks to you, I, who should normally be the first to pay attention to you, can take a breather like this.
Thank you, friend. Suffer a little more
“It’s still too early for that to be drinking privately alone… Isn’t it, my lord?”
A sudden voice. But it was a familiar voice.
“It’s been a while, Lord Amantna.”
“Have you been well?”
Sir Amantna, who had suffered a lot due to this incident, stood side by side and took a drink. Then she lazily drank an olive-filled martini and munched an olive.
In the past and now, no matter how formal he is, he is a person who clearly reveals his cheerful nature.
“Thank you for allowing me to come here today, Your Highness.”
“Okay. It’s a situation where I don’t even know if I’ve done well, so I’m grateful. How is the situation at Garatroso?”
He raised a new glass with a confused expression.
“Whoa… That’s the worst situation I know. Serien-nim hasn’t learned the responsibilities as the head of the family, and all of his retainers have left.”
It was natural. If I made a mistake, I was in a situation where I would be caught and driven to the weightlifting.
“I heard that His Majesty came and gave me a chance. Good luck.”
“I will do my best. I don’t know when I’ll drink at a place like this again, so I’ll have to enjoy it to the fullest.”
In the future, the Garatroso family will be busily busy for at least a few more years to regain their original status.
Still, this man known as Judang really does his job by going sober. He would drink it even if he stealthily stole it.
I should send you a few bottles of alcohol in the name of personal friendship.
“Are you sane?”
“How dare you even think of setting foot here again…”
Suddenly, one side became noisy, so I slightly looked away. As expected, Princess Serien was entering the banquet hall. And that too along with the other three duchy’s daughters.
‘That’s amazing.’
Lady Serien stood upright and moved her steps with a dignified appearance, not caring about the reactions of the nobles around her.
To be honest, I thought it was a bit risky.
It’s only been a day since Garatroso’s rebellion was put down.
Although His Majesty announced that there was a demonic intervention, the sin will not go away, and it will not be important to those who listen only to what they want to hear.
Coming to such an official position itself is accompanied by considerable risks.
I also tried to dissuade Lady Serien from thinking like that.
“No more running away. I will act confidently like a Karatrosso.”
I was taken aback by her determined eyes and words.
Anyway, like Lady Serien, Amant and Sir, the humans of Garatroso are all stubborn.
I don’t know if it was intentional, but it was fortunate that she appeared with the other princesses. I wouldn’t do anything to discredit Lady Serien in front of healthy princesses.
‘But why is Sir Hilde…?’
She is dressed in a party dress, of course I thought she was hiding as an escort in the banquet hall. She is Lord Hilde, who has never worn a dress even at countless banquets.
What kind of wind blew…
‘Ah… I can’t believe it.’
I followed her gaze to the place where Sir Hilde’s gaze landed for a very short time, and I understood.
That was it. Somehow, to think that the escorts who came to the academy were so actively expressing their opinions. Only now do I know why.
‘Really… It’s been a lot of hard work.’
As I lifted the martini, I prayed for Laen’s protection for my only close friend.
—–
‘You’d rather kill me.’
I feel like I’m about to lose my mind at the countless nobility’s greetings. You know I’m a totem that gives you any kind of buff. I will break my palm while shaking hands.
I can’t even remember how many people asked me to remember their family name. I hope I never come to an official place like this again.
A savior appeared just as he was grinding his teeth inwardly and dropping the nobles one by one.
“His Majesty the Emperor Yugat di Barciar will enter!!”
The emperor showed off his dignified appearance in the corridor prepared separately on the terrace on the second floor.
Ohhh! Long live His Majesty the Emperor!
Finally free from this hell! Anyone who approaches me without bowing his head should be punished for treason!
“Everyone, raise your head.”
Those who had knelt at the solemn emperor’s words raised their heads in unison and put his face into their eyes.
Next to the emperor were the current empress and the empress of all people, as seen in the audience room yesterday. I turned my gaze to Nanika, but our eyes met.
Then, for some reason, he smiled meaningfully and looked away again.
After the appointment ceremony, I decided to spend some time with Aisha to meet, so it must mean that I look forward to that time.
“I express my deep gratitude for coming to share the celebration of the empire in the midst of everyone’s confusion.”
“You are very welcome, Your Majesty!”
He paused for a moment before continuing.
“From now on, we will begin the joint marquess appointing ceremony for my old friend, Earl Pey Rosis, and his heir, Loatir Pey Rosis.”
Well, the shorter the opening speech, the better. Very desirable
“Ontar Pyrosis!”
“Yes,”
“And Luatir Peirosis!”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Come in front of Jim.”
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My father and I got up from our seats and went side by side in front of His Majesty and knelt down.
The emperor stood in front of us and placed the side of his ceremonial sword on my father’s head and shoulders.
“The Peirosis family, as servants of the imperial family, have been companions for the prosperity of the empire for a long time. There is no one who does not know how great Peerosis is for the well-being of everyone in the imperial family, including me, so it is truly a treasure of the empire.”
“Congratulations.”
Then he moved his sword towards me and continued his congratulatory speech.
“How can we not be happy that another member of the Peerosis family has appeared who can be said to be the emperor’s red suit? It wasn’t enough to bring peace with the dragon in the land of severe cold with the Archwitch, and even defeat the devil’s tricks that threatened the safety of the imperial family.”
The Emperor drew back his sword and placed his hands on my father’s shoulders one at a time.
“Once again I give you the highest compliment Jim can give you. In the name of Emperor Yugat di Barciar, I declare! As of today, I appoint the Peerosis family as the Marquess of the Empire!”
With countless cheers, my father and I succeeded in being appointed marquis.
And I was given another reward separately.
[ The main quest ‘Marquis Appointment Ceremony’ has been completed. Receive your reward. ]
[ The hidden quest ‘Harem is my destiny!’ Has been partially completed. Achievement stats are greatly improved. ]
At first, I was worried about what would happen, but I feel proud after succeeding like this.
[You have achieved the achievement ‘If you’re not careful, you’ll get hooked!’ ]
[ You get a magic bonus stat. ]
f*ck you.
‘But…’
Standing side by side with my father, I looked around the venue while receiving cheers from everyone. But again, the person who should be there is nowhere to be seen.
‘Where the hell is Aisha?’
I thought you would come running to congratulate me first. Where the hell is she doing? The soul chain effect is also cut off, so I don’t know where or what I’m doing.
At that moment when I was wondering inside, Nanika, the empress of all people, approached me. Then she whispered softly.
“Follow me for a while, Marquis. I have something I want to show you.”
Who would dare to stop her words? My father and emperor nodded at me almost simultaneously.
The other nobles also didn’t seem to wonder if Nanika thought she had something to reward me for.
“Then excuse me.”
After bowing her head to the emperor, Nanika followed her lead.
As I lifted the cloth on which the emperor appeared and entered her, Nanika turned towards me and smiled mischievously.
“It must have seemed strange that I couldn’t see the person I was supposed to be with.”
She couldn’t help but laugh embarrassingly because she was talking straight to the point. I was able to answer comfortably because it was Nanika who had been acquainted with Aisha for a longer time than I had.
“I felt empty because there was no one I thought there would be.”
“Whoops! It all happened for a reason.”
Nanika stood in front of the door right in front of the screen, laughing round and round at what was so fun.
It seems to be a dressing room exclusively used by the emperor, so why did you bring me here? Nanika quietly dragged her words out and said a lot.
“Because this guy again complained like an immature child. Well… You probably put in the most effort today in your entire life, so I understand.”
Excuse me, could you explain it to me? I know it’s related to Aisha, but I don’t know what you’re talking about.
“Be strong, Marquis. Even I almost passed out for a moment!”
Nanika suddenly opened the door to the dressing room without clearing up my doubts until the end… Suddenly… Uh…
‘Oh… My God…!’
I was speechless at the sight unfolding before my eyes.