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‘Shake. I’m proud of myself, I’ll never do that.’
Nix tilted his head as if strangely.
“Why? It doesn’t take long from the Imperial Palace to the Regent’s mansion anyway, so you can just walk. All other priests do that.”
“Are we going to the banquet hall to get something? I can never go that way.”
“yes?”
“wait. Because I am thinking.”
In his previous life, Edan was active as a servant of the Demon King.
Naturally, he enjoyed a level of food, clothing and shelter appropriate to the position.
But after being reborn, I couldn’t even eat a single piece of meat to my heart’s content.
Up until now, I was young, so I suppressed it and lived my life.
However, he didn’t want to look poor until the moment he began to take steps abroad.
‘No, actually, it’s not just about that.’
Ethan knew why his lust for luxury suddenly exploded.
‘Because I couldn’t spend all that much money and lost it.’
Not long ago, Ethan realized that the treasure he had hidden in his previous life had completely disappeared.
I couldn’t keep it and write it down, so it was natural for me to feel upset.
In Ethan’s mind, the image of Saint Eileen came to mind.
She was always frugal, and emphasized a frugal life to the other priests of the Pars Church.
‘In the end, isn’t it because of her that I’m the way I am now?’
It was an unbelievable rant.
Ethan sighed.
“I can’t help it.”
He pulled out a bag of gold coins.
There were a few gold coins that I had put my hands in the secret storage and raked the floor.
‘I am trembling under a few gold coins.’
Ethan lamented.
Originally, it was planned to be used when eating delicious food or other luxuries.
But with tears in my eyes, I decided to use it to prepare for the banquet.
‘There are enough other magical ingredients, but… … .’
Even if they died, I had no intention of selling them.
This is because magic materials were an irreplaceable treasure to the wizard Ethan.
These were materials that could not be obtained even with billions of dollars.
‘It is impossible to dispose of them anyway.’
If that much magic material went out for sale all at once, it would attract attention.
“ha.”
Ethan’s hand trembled as he pulled the gold coin out of his pocket.
* * *
on the day of the banquet.
From morning onwards, the regent’s mansion was bustling.
Numerous servants went in and out of the mansion to prepare the banquet.
The sun had only just risen.
However, outside the mansion, there were a line of nobles who arrived early to show off to the regent.
“Are you still?”
“yes. It will be open during the day.”
“I know. If the door opens, please notify the driver of my wagon at any time.”
The guards guarding the main gate of the mansion were also in charge of managing the banquet.
Because of this, the guards were also guiding the nobles.
Normally, it was impossible for the guards to leave the nobles outside.
But there was no commotion.
The nobles who arrived earlier had lower titles and had a great purpose to show off to the regent.
There was no reason to want to do something that would be blamed on the Regent Prince by putting his pride in front of him.
“Since you asked for it, I will pay for the labor in advance.”
“Go, thank you.”
“then.”
The aristocratic woman lightly bowed her head and entered her carriage.
The guard exclaimed delight inwardly.
It wasn’t the first time the hard work I had just received.
Other nobles made similar requests and paid the guards for their labor.
What is there to be seen as a mere guard?
It would not have happened had it not been for the duke’s prestige.
“Heh, I had a windfall today.”
The guard managed to suppress the ripping of his mouth, concentrating on his work.
How much time has passed like that?
It was the time when the sun was at its highest.
At noon, the heavily closed gates of the dukes opened.
* * *
“Haha, it’s been a long time since I did this!”
“sorry. It wasn’t easy to find them because I was in a change.”
The nobles who got off the carriage greeted each other.
There were the sounds of flattery and candy slaps.
However, in the eyes and gestures of the nobles, there was a hint of insidiousness.
It was natural.
It’s not something I’m going to talk about right away, but it’s because the main topic of discussion at the banquet was the treatment of ‘them’.
Someone had murderous intentions.
Some had contempt.
Aristocrats with various emotions were gathering at the banquet.
And at the end of the procession was Harold, who was welcoming such nobles one by one.
“I have heard the story. You must have come from afar, but I will prepare a separate room for you.”
Harold, according to his personality, greeted the nobles calmly.
The full-fledged banquet was yet to come.
Therefore, I exchanged greetings with the invited nobles from the inside of the main gate of the mansion.
“Thank you so much.”
“no. Then I’ll see you later in the evening.”
The greeting didn’t last long.
Even if I dragged the story for a long time with a hastily desire to catch the eyes of the duke, it would only look hateful to the other nobles behind him.
The duke sent invitations to the banquet directly anyway, so it was cumbersome, but it was nothing more than welcoming guests one by one as a courtesy.
“Your daughter is really beautiful. When I first met you, you were only young.”
“Did I ever see you when I was a kid?”
“yes. Even then, I was invited to a banquet. But you won’t remember. You were still too young at the time.”
And there was Vivian at the scene of the greeting.
Although it was a forced position, Vivian served the nobles with the skill that had been trained for many years.
At best, it was a relationship that could only be passed by.
However, in the world of nobility, that short relationship was everything, so he treated Vivian more friendly than ever.
‘There should be nothing special.’
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Vivian was smiling all the time.But her emotions hidden in her laughter were not.
His hands were full of sweat.
It was because his anxious mind made his sweat wet.
‘Others know. In the evening, you think the story will come out in earnest.’
It was the rumors he heard from Paul that made Vivian nervous.
treatment of ‘them’.
If I made a mistake, it wouldn’t end with me being imprisoned.
My heart was heavy.
However, he could not express his uneasy feelings as it was.
‘Without me, no one knows what’s going on at the banquet.’
I had to attend the banquet.
Except for Vivian, none of the dregs of the Empire could come to this banquet.
That was then.
Harold, who was welcoming the nobles, said to Vivian.
“Don’t worry.”
It was a tone that could not be found as an emotion.
But Vivian was used to it.
“What do you mean?”
“You’re telling me that what you’re worried about isn’t going to happen.”
“… … .”
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Vivian kept her mouth shut.Then he finished thinking and opened his mouth.
“If there had been nothing to be concerned about, the rumors would not have been circulating in the journals now. I heard that my father said it himself.”
“That’s true too.”
“Are you lying to me?”
“I don’t lie. Everything I said is true.”
There was no pre-answer.
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Vivian did not understand.I wanted to ask my father right away, but things didn’t work out.
“It’s long time no see.”
Another noble reached out to Harold and Vivian.
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Vivian made up a smile again.* * *
squeaky.
A luxuriously decorated carriage pulled out of the palace.
The guards simply checked the occupants of the wagon.
There was no need to elaborate checkpoints and search because they had already been criticized.
“Pass!”
The guards who conducted the checkpoint search shouted loudly.
The guards blocking the passage turned sideways at the sound.
The wagon slowly made its way into the passageway.
Ethan, who was in the carriage, opened the carriage’s window.
‘It’s a good time.’
I opened the window and saw the setting sun.
The orange sky was gradually darkening and sinking deep.
When we arrived at the residence of the regent where the banquet was held, it would have been a complete night.
And that was exactly what Ethan wanted.
“If you were going to a banquet, wouldn’t it have been better to go earlier? As far as I know, nobles invited to the banquet arrive earlier.”
That was then.
Nyx, who was sitting across from Ethan, asked curiously.
Ethan replied lightly to that.
“Because that’s polite.”
“yes. But aren’t we leaving too late?”
“You don’t go to a banquet to show courtesy to the nobles, do you?”
“Well, maybe it’s too disrespectful to other people… … .”
“I do not care. If we had gone early anyway, we would have been the bridesmaids. There are not many eccentric nobles who are eager to make friends with the old-fashioned priests.”
If it was a banquet held in New Zealand, it was a banquet held in a new empire.
No one would devote the precious time to the priest to build friendships with their own nobles.
“Well, I see.”
Nyx, who assumed that Ethan had other deep meanings, kept his words short.
‘Because I’m not good at revealing my feelings.’
The Knicks were judging Ethan that way, so they didn’t delve too deeply.
If Ethan had known, it would have been astounding.
Rumble!
It was a luxurious and comfortable carriage, but it was not without shock.
The carriage in which Ethan and Nyx were riding shook in shock.
The Knicks opened their mouths as if it was a good opportunity.
“Hey, Ethan, aren’t the new clothes uncomfortable?”
“What do you mean?”
Ethan smirked as if it was ridiculous.
They were wearing newly tailored robes for the purpose of going out to a banquet.
Unlike the clothes we usually wear, it was made with a design with dignity and formality, and the fabric was very expensive.
But when I asked if such clothes were uncomfortable, of course I was shocked.
With an awkward expression on his face, Nyx touched the collar that was just right on the nape of his neck.
“It looks like you’re wearing someone else’s clothes.”
“It’s because I only wear the same clothes I’m going to meet.”
“I can’t stand the thought of being extravagant than that. In the words of St. Eileen, even if it is less for herself… … .”
“If you’re going to talk like that, shut up. After all, I bought it with my own money.”
Ethan raised his hand to block Nyx.
I mean, why is the woman’s story here?
As I always tried to follow the doctrine in a conscious way, the conversation did not proceed normally.
It was like that when we first met, but nothing has changed.
‘There will be no change in the future.’
Paladin Radeon, who was one of the Seven Heroes in his previous life, was like that.
Speaking of Eileen, they came to mind like sweet potato stems.
When Ethan frowned, Nix apologized for being pricked.
“I’m sorry, Ethan. I will pay you back later.”
“What? Do I look like such a narrow-minded person?”
“Oh, then… thank you I will keep it well and use it well if I need to use it later.”
“okay. I’d rather say that.”
After thinking for a moment, Nick added:
“I never thought I was narrow-minded.”
“done.”
Ethan waved his hand.
Knicks stopped apologizing at that point.
I knew Ethan would be bothered if I dragged him any further.
“Anyway, I have a question. Why do I have to go to the banquet too?”
“I don’t know, you know.”
“yes?”
“You just need to know that there is something you can do to help me.”
“yes. All right.”
The wagon continued to run.
The scenery outside the carriage was also getting dark.
Ethan looked at the scene and smiled softly.
‘Anyway, it’s been a while since I’ve changed my mind.’
Bellium.
This place boasted a landscape that was no different from the kingdoms of other continents now.
No, to be precise, it was a more wonderful capital than any other kingdom.
As a single country, it was natural because it was the capital of the country with the largest body size on the continent.
Outside the window, stylish buildings stretched out endlessly.
‘Better than a hundred years ago.’
Even then, there was no lack of magnificence, but it was bleak and not full of vitality as it was called the capital of evil.
But now the whole city is full of life.
That was then.
“We have arrived at the mansion.”