Chapter 119: 119 Episode 118 Presentation Party Part 3

Huh, ...... ain't gonna happen.

When Joshua Raytheft left.

Arx swore foully at his own inadequacy on the floor.

His heart was beating fast.

His legs were shaking pathetically.

Apparently, the man's pressure had touched him more than he thought.

It wasn't like this when I was on the battlefield.

It didn't happen when he was surrounded by the black panther riders.

With the exception of when he encountered a marvelous being (Balg Gulba), even then, his fear would not have manifested in his body to this extent.

In other words, the memories of being yelled at and beaten up as a child must have been very strong.

Louise, who was covering for me, called out to me.

"Are you afraid of your parents, too?

I didn't think they were scary, and I still don't think they are. I didn't think they were scary, and I still don't think they are, but the fact that it shows in my body suggests that they were.

"No, no, no, no, no. That was good defiance. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

Is that so? ......

I doubt very much if I could have stood up to him firmly.

Unless you can observe yourself from a different point of view, you can't see weaknesses that you don't have.

Now, I have the foundation of having followed that man's life.

I also have the support of my past experiences in battle.

But even so, I felt that I was still not good enough to face that man.

As I gritted my teeth at my own pettiness, Louise let out an exasperated breath.

"Hey, have you ever thought about your age?　It's rather impressive that you were able to rebel against such powerful parents at your age. You've got some nerve.

I couldn't respond to those words.

I couldn't respond to his words, because this time I felt more shameful than happy to be praised.

That's the parent who got you out of the family?

Yeah.

From where I'm standing, they look pretty decent, but what do you think?

What do you think?" Louise asked the local lord who had been following her right behind.

I don't know about his personality, but I'm sure he's not the only one who's an old member of the Eastern Military House. I'm sure the pressure is well worth it. We have a great enemy, the Gillis Empire, but I've heard that they're always fighting other races. I'm sure they were impressive.

"Yes, it was. And when it comes to you, they're like that.

Maybe that's why they put so much emphasis on magic.

It's a shame that you have so little magic. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do with the money you've got.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea. I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.

That's right. I'm not sure if you've ever heard of this, but I'm sure you've heard of it.

In fact, it can even be said that the mage nobles have too much magic power.

The non-mage families are not familiar with magic and magical power, and this is why they look strange.

Anyway, I would like to thank Louise again for her support.

"Thank you, Louise, for your help.

When I bowed, Louise said again, "It's been a long time. I replied, "It's been a while," and after a brief greeting.

"His Majesty asked me to take a look at you," she said.

"His Majesty?

"You. He said you might be involved in something, so he asked me to take care of you while he's away.

That's .......

I appreciate that. He says a lot of crazy things, and he can be a bit harsh, but he's always looked out for me, whether it's at the ceremony or at the guild meeting a while back.

"But why you?

I'm sure you're not the only one.　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm here.

You're right. I would like to thank you again.

After thanking Louise.

"Isn't Diet coming today?

He looked around, but there was no sign of the man he was looking for.

"Deet's not here this time. Before he came to King's Landing, he had to take a little test, and he couldn't pass it.

An exam?

She's going to study at the academy next year. You know what I'm talking about, don't you?

Uh, yeah, well, ...... her behavior didn't meet the standards.

Yeah, yeah, that's what I'm talking about. I was dying to do it because there were sweets at stake. Well, I didn't have enough time. It was her fault for not being neat and tidy in general.

It seems that motivation alone is not enough to override the daily routine.

It was Diet who was dying of paperwork. When it comes to the practice of manners and behavior that requires more care, it is not hard to imagine that things will be similar to that time.

I can see him leaking his spirit out of his mouth as he did before.

But...

(If you're Deet's age, you're probably just a little naughty. ......)

The Rastinel family may be quite strict in that area.

The Rastinell family may be quite strict about that. Even so, it doesn't seem to add up when you see how unrestrained they usually are.

I have my doubts, but anyway...

"Sweets, sir?　Is there something you like Deet?

Because when I drop by your place, you'll have some kind of candy for me, right?

I'll give you some ......, but did you use it for the broth, by any chance?

Yes, I did. You'll be more motivated if you have a reward, right?　It's all for the sake of the Rustinelle territory.

Louise laughed gaily, without any sign of remorse.

And then she turned her gaze to the table as if she was aiming for it.

"So, is that what's over there?

Yes, it's soma wine. Now that we've perfected the process, we've officially presented it to you.

"I see. So you've settled the matter of how to handle it.

There are some restrictions on its sale.

Of course. I'm glad we're getting our cut. ......

What?

No, nothing. So?　What did His Majesty say when he ate it?

...... He was pissed that I didn't tell him about all this good food.

That's the story of when I took it with Clive.

When I offered it to him in the garden, he didn't care about it at first, but the moment he drank it, his attitude changed. He kept asking me, "Is this all you have?" and "How much can you prepare?

After that, I guess it would be more correct to say that he complained about me rather than getting angry.

I can't say that I felt like a child who had been ostracized.

When I told her what had happened, Louise laughed with amusement in her voice.

"Hahahaha!　I bet you did!

"You were also sarcastic to your uncle. I think my uncle was more annoyed than I was.

Melted Iron-dono and His Majesty are best friends.

This time, the main character is the magic meter, but Soma sake is also very popular.

It's so popular that dignitaries have been asking the waiters if there's any more, and where it's made.

Since it cannot be sold without the permission of the royal family, it is not publicized here.

It will be difficult to increase the production of this product unless we are given a territory in the future.

For that matter, it would be impossible to even talk about it without creating the Soma Forest.

For the time being, Crabbe will be the target of His Majesty's sarcasm, but since he can drink soma wine regularly, I hope he can put up with it.

Speaking of Crabbe, let's take a look at his explanation of the magic meter that just ended.

He thrusts out objects of comparison at every opportunity, and talks like a businessman or a presenter. I can't imagine much from the usual dynamic Clive. No, I'm sure it's not unimaginable, because even when he was developing the magic meter, he put a lot of emphasis on planning and reporting. Maybe it's because I've never seen him like this before.

Maybe it's because she's never seen him like this before, or maybe it's because she's been watching Crave and the magic meter, and Louise has been reading her thoughts.

"But the magic meter. You've made a hell of a thing yourself.

"What are you talking about, Louise?

"Oh?　Are you still not telling me?　I think it's obvious by now.

Louise looked at me with a sly smile. I've been there for silver, so I have more information to guess about her than any other noble. I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.

Please don't go to ....... Officially, we're not supposed to announce the creator yet.

Hahaha. Well, you never know where someone might be listening. I'm not going to say anything rash. So, have you met the heads of the dukes?

"I've just met with Lord Brendan Romarius and Lord Corridor Zeire. The head of House Cyphreys, His Excellency Egbert Cyphreys, was unable to attend for various reasons, so I was unable to greet him.

"The old man of the abbey is quite old now. The old man of the Academy of Magic is already quite old, so he must get sleepy at night.

Louise made a joke about it, making the local lord nervous.

In addition, it seems that the head of Argusia is not here.

Louise replied as if it was a usual question.

"Oh, the head of Argusia doesn't attend these meetings.

"Really?

I'm a good friend of Suu's, so I wanted to say hello to her once if I could.

I've never seen him before, either. It's a strange house, that one too.

Louise is laughing as she says this. It is beyond question strange that a great lord, also known as the Ten Monarchs, has never met, but what does it mean?

As I frowned and groaned, Louise approached me with a sly smile.

What is it?　Are you lonely because you don't have a princess you get along with?

No, that's not what I meant!

Hahaha!　You don't have to hide anything!　I'm sure we're close!

"Ugh. ......

But it's true that I was looking for her. You can't separate yourself from the tension in these situations, so you tend to look for people you are used to talking to in order to feel at ease.

I looked around again to see if he was not here today, but there was no sign of him.

Perhaps it was because Crabbe's explanation was over, but I began to notice the invited guests here and there.

"Huh?　Mayfa Darnanez?

That's from the Northern Alliance, I believe.

Arx had heard that name before.

She is a talented young woman who became the leader of the Northern Alliance when she was just in her twenties.

After succeeding the former leader, she is said to have consolidated her position through a bloody purge.

Now, she has gone to greet King Shinru, and seems to be talking about something.

A woman wearing a military jacket over a black dress. She is a wavy dark blonde with skin as white as fresh snow, but with a luster and firmness that does not make her look unhealthy. She is probably just over twenty years old. There are still glimpses of a girl in some places, but she is filled with a dignity that does not match her appearance or age.

The Northern Alliance is allied with the Kingdom, is it not?

Formally, at least.

What do you mean?

The Confederation is a collection of different kings and lords. It's not monolithic. There are some that lean towards the Empire, some towards the Kingdom, and some that lean towards Istoria in the north, so if you look at what's inside, there's a lot of variation.

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That kind of thing happens all the time.

I've heard that Maifa is pushing for an alliance with the Kingdom in order to counter the Gillis Empire's policy of aggression.

Mayfa herself is pro-kingdom, but if the ...... kingdom is no longer worthy of an alliance, she will cut it off immediately. Well, that's not going to happen now that this thing's been announced.

She's probably right. I'm sure they'll want to strengthen their ties in the hopes that the kingdom will grow.

Maifa ended the conversation quickly and left Shinru.

The conversation was surprisingly short. You're surprisingly short on time, which means you've already talked behind the scenes.

Judging from the fact that the other guests had taken a reasonable amount of time to greet him, it was safe to assume that negotiations had already taken place.

Next, Louise turned her attention to an incredibly large man.

The man had been on Arx's mind since he first appeared at the venue.

He was a head, or maybe two, taller than some of the taller people in the hall.

He gave me the impression that he was a giant.

He seemed to be discussing something with Crabbe, who had finished explaining the magic meter.

The big man seems to be at ease, but Crabbe seems to be somewhat troubled, even though he's being polite.

"That's Barbaros zan Grandon. That's Barbaros zan Grandon. He's the king of the maritime nation of Grandshell to the south.

"Isn't ...... an enemy nation?　Why have we been invited to this meeting?

"The situation there is a little bit unique, the relationship between the kings is not bad. Besides, there are various kinds of enemy countries, aren't there?　If they're completely hostile like the Gillis Empire, that's a different story. There are also countries that don't want to fight right now, or want to find a peaceful relationship in the future. We don't want to be attacked by the Gillis Empire in collusion with us, do we?

That's true. If Grandshell was invaded by the Gillis Empire at the same time, it would be difficult to defend. The fact that they are trying to maintain friendly relations is part of their diplomatic measures to avoid that.

Why then, Uncle?

I've heard that you have a wide circle of friends thanks to your travels. Maybe that's the reason.　And I'm thinking of using that as a window to negotiate the magic meter.

I see, because unlike the other allies, we can't get the magic meter to be flexible.

It's also possible that he's just here for some one-way chitchat. I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot of people who'd like to have a look at it.

"............

I'm not sure how a king can be so optimistic in this situation, but he is definitely a drunken old man with a bottle of wine in his hand and a hearty laugh. In fact, that prediction might be correct.

When I turned my gaze back to Xinru, I saw a group of people dressed in a mixture of Chinese and Japanese costumes.

That's a Bai Liangban officer.

People from Baiyang were also invited to the previous ceremony.

His country's guests seemed to be friendly with King Xinru, and their conversation after the greeting seemed to be longer than that of the other dignitaries.

Next, he greeted Ceylan, and then approached the two who were close by.

They were a flamboyantly dressed woman and a child about the same age as myself.

They were also surrounded by a group of guards. So they must be royalty.

The child's face is not as hidden as Siran's, so you can see his outline if you get close enough.

"Sir, who are those people?

Oh, that's Ceylan's brother and his first wife.

Mrs. Ceylan and her brother. ...... Your Highness has a brother, doesn't he?

Your brother is not the rightful heir. It's understandable that you don't know. He doesn't appear on the stage or take part in political affairs, so he and his wife have retreated into hiding. I doubt many people have seen him. This is the first time I've seen him myself.

Is that what you're doing?

The kingdom originally hides the children of the royal family, but as for your brother, they keep him away from all such occasions. The crown prince has already decided before the birth of their highnesses.

"Before they were born?

Yeah. For the sake of the royal family's authority.

Louise's words hit the nail on the head. Ceylan had already told me about it.

The godson, right?

"......, how do you know that?

Louise's eyes narrowed.

I've heard that before from His Highness. I did not go into the details, but His Highness told me that he was the one to create a new authority in the kingdom.

He buys you that much? I see. Well, that explains why you're willing to do anything for him.

So your mother is one of them?

No, Prince Ceylan is the son of the second wife. So they're half-brothers.

...... Wow.

When I heard those words, I couldn't help but raise my voice in a strained tone.

Did Louise know exactly what I meant?

"Well, well, well, that's a low blow, isn't it?　It's disrespectful.

"Oh, no, I mean...

I know what you're thinking. No royal family is immune to succession disputes. But that's not what you need to worry about. You're doing fine.

"I see.

As my gaze wandered toward the hall again, I saw a crowd of people in one corner of the hall.

I guessed that the lords had resumed their exchanges.

Still, there seemed to be quite a crowd.

It didn't seem to be a place occupied by House Rondiel.

My Lord, what house is that gathering from?

"I don't know. It looks like nobles from the kingdom, but I don't recognize them. What do you think?

Louise said, looking inquiringly at the provincial lords who accompanied her.

The one in the center is probably the head of the Razrael family from the south.

"Huh?　What?

Sir, do you know him?

Yes. It's a famous family whose legitimate son is quite talented in magic. You can see a brown-haired kid about your age by his side.

Uh, is that him?

As Louise said, at the center of the group is a nobleman with brown hair and a boy with the same color hair. He was not dressed in traditional clothes, but in a jacket and long pants like himself. He looks fresh, and is probably very sociable. He has a smile that seems to be well-liked by those around him.

I think his name is Kane Razrael. I believe his name is Kane Razrael. I believe he was called the second coming of the brave.

I think the name is Kane Razrael.

Yes. In the annals, the battle between the heroes and the demon king is a legitimate heroic tale. When someone with extraordinary talent comes along, they might want to compare him to the heroes.

But you don't say he's like the Three Saints.

I'm sure he's too afraid to do that. After all, there are fairies in the world who know what it was like. It might offend them.

"Oh. ......

In this world, fairies that are told in fairy tales actually exist, just like the Chains that Arx met in his dream before. Arx hasn't seen one yet, but since each of them has a role to play, it is said that they can still be seen here and there.

Anyway, about the crowds.

Even now, many nobles are constantly going to greet the head of Ra'srael and also greet Kane. This is quite a rare sight, since at most of these parties, the people tend to gather around the principal or senior nobleman, such as a lord or prince.

If you have a lot of magic power and a good talent for magic, your future prospects are bright.

It is only natural that the higher-ups would take notice of them and the lower-ups would come to them.

It's amazing.

That's what you're supposed to be.

I'll save that for the presentation.

Eventually, a small, middle-aged man in an extravagant costume appears to Kane. When he appears, most of the surrounding nobles, including the head of the Razrael family, bow to him, but the middle-aged man does not seem to be pompous, and treats him smilingly.

That aristocratic man, Arx had just met.

'You must be His Excellency Corridor Zeire.

You said you've just greeted him.

Yes, sir. You seemed to be alone earlier. ......

Apparently, he is now accompanied by a girl. She's about the same age as you and Kane, and she's dressed like a flower, as if she's about to attend a blind date.

That must be the youngest daughter. Didn't you bring her to him?

Well, the announcement party might be a good opportunity to use it to bring the two together.

While the local lord was guessing like that, the Razrael family was constantly receiving people.

In terms of talent, Lisha should fall into that category, but she doesn't because the House of Raytheft is based on the principle of quality and sturdiness, and Joshua is loyal to that principle and doesn't want to socialize unnecessarily. This, combined with the Razrael family leader's talkative attitude and propaganda, is what brought out the difference.

Suddenly, I hear a buzz.

People's eyes were drawn to the Lazrael family, as if the crowd had never existed.

Attracted by the mixed voices of surprise, I turned toward the commotion with Louise and the others.

"Huh?　There's someone unusual here.

Louise said to me.

"Unusual?

It might be tough for someone of your height, but look further in.

After some light jumping around, the wall broke and people in distinctive costumes emerged from it.

One of them looked familiar to Arx.

It was a woman with long, wine-colored hair who was leading the way.

It was the woman who had ambushed him in the alleyway leading to his house, the one who called herself Ursula.

"Oh, Louise, sir?　Who are those people?

They're hyouga. We're from the west, so we don't have much to do with them, but they have distinctive costumes. I know them.

I pretended not to know, and she told me.

Then she looked down and grinned.

"What, are you curious?

Just some things.

She's such a beauty. At your age, I'd be concerned.

No, that's not what I meant. ......

Ha, ha. Don't hide it. I'm sure you'll catch a man's eye.

I'm sure you'll be able to get a man's attention. She's right, Ursula is attracting the attention of many men. Not only the nobles, but even the guests are glued to her appearance.

I thought I heard that you were in a dispute with someone else. ......

I hadn't paid much attention to the Hyouga tribe before, but it's easy to notice when it's about you. That's part of the reason why I looked into it, and found out that they are currently involved in a skirmish with another country.

As for that, a local lord answered me.

"I believe they are currently in dispute with the Kingdom of Donaea in the northeast.

"Donaea?

"The Kingdom of Donaea? It's not as powerful or technologically advanced as the Kingdom. It is said that Donaea has a big attitude toward neighboring countries because of its history. That's why they've recently started claiming the land where the Hyouga live.

"Ah, ......, the number one reason for conflict between nations.

Haha, yeah. It's true that territorial disputes are the easiest to bring up as a cause.

I see, as I heard the other day, they are having a hard time with the land they live on.

But the fact that Donaeaus is focusing on the same magical technology as Rynor...

That's right. I'm sure this will make them even more hostile to us.

That's part of the reason why the Hyouga came to greet us.

Maybe that's part of it. If we approach the kingdom, it will serve as a deterrent to the other side. I think it's conceivable that they're aiming to disperse the target by having them infer that they have the backing of the kingdom.

That's very clever.

I think that's why it has been able to maintain itself and not die out.

In the midst of this discussion with Louise and the others, I suddenly thought I saw Ursula looking at me.

I wondered how I would react if she continued to contact me, but she seemed to have understood that. I was not approached even once during this presentation party.

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