episode_0012

“The second daughter of Grand Duke Antoine D’essel Oblean, Miss Jeanne D’Arc D’essel Oblean, is entering!”

A chandelier that is not enough to be described as splendid.

Nobles gathered in that space, which resembled a palace.

The estate’s chief manager announced the entrance of Jeanne D’Arc D’essel Oblean, the representative of the bazaar’s organizer, to them.

“Miss Jeanne D’Arc is participating, I’m really curious…”

“I wonder what kind of lady she has grown up to be, as she was such a lively and lovely person when she was young…”

The nobles gradually gathered towards the red carpet where Jeanne, the second daughter of the Oblean Grand Duke, would walk out.

Jeanne, who is suffering from inferiority due to the presence of so many talented family members within the family,

is different among other nobles.

Grand Duke Antoine has three of the empire’s most beautiful women under his wing,

this is the most talked about gossip among them.

In addition, the Oblean Grand Duke’s power has soared in the Imperium Empire over the past 10 years,

and Jeanne herself has rarely appeared in social gatherings,

so she has been shrouded in a sense of mystique to outsiders.

So, how could there be any lack of attracting people’s attention?

Rustle…! Rustle…!

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Finally, Jeanne D’Arc D’essel Oblean began to appear, slightly dragging her beautiful dress,

and Eugene Schneider was with her.

“Hmm… that’s a really unconventional look, Miss Jeanne D’Arc’s current appearance…”

“Umm… it feels avant-garde beyond being lively…”

As Jeanne appeared,

a slight murmuring was heard among the audience.

As Jeanne expected,

so-called noble celebrities are hooked on her short hair and un-noble skin tone, showing unusual reactions.

They covered their mouths with fans and chattered in the smallest voices possible,

but just by looking at their eyes, it was possible to interpret what they were talking about.

However, along with the first negative expectation,

“Who is the man next to her? Has there been such a person in the Grand Duke’s family?”

“He’s such a handsome and sculpted beauty… Could he be Miss Jeanne D’Arc’s fiancé?”

“Judging from his physique and such, I think he’s a promising knight.”

Jeanne’s positive gamble also paid off.

The appearance of the handsome, sculpted Eugene Schneider,

especially as he entered the social scene with the heiress of an influential family who was of marriageable age,

the attention of people who had initially been giving attention to Jeanne shifted rapidly to who the man next to the second daughter of the Oblean Grand Duke was.

Smiling…!

Jeanne smiled faintly, watching the situation.

To be honest, she made the offer to Eugene with the thought of trying anything at first.

However, after seeing Eugene’s fully set-up appearance a few hours ago,

Jeanne became convinced that this operation was bound to succeed.

First of all, Jeanne herself was already captivated by Eugene’s beauty.

‘Whoa… they’re showing this much of a reaction?’

On the other hand, Eugene, who didn’t expect it at all,

was very nervous and then had a slightly wide-eyed expression.

“Hey, Jeanne, what’s going on? The effect is too good? I think the story changes a little if this happens. Even though it’s a bit late, if you’ve pulled off this much of an effect, you absolutely can’t get away without paying me.”

“Okay, so please manage your expression.”

“Oops.”

In fact, it was the first time Eugene had received such attention from people after living in seclusion for 12 years.

He himself feels like his shoulders are puffing up a bit.

Furthermore, he feels that he is performing his role well today,

so he judged that he had saved Jeanne and immediately presented a bill.

“Oh my! Now that I think about it, I heard it vaguely before. That the Oblean family adopted an heir. I heard it was a very young child, but he’s grown up so wonderfully? I’m not one to believe in superstitions, but the Oblean family’s site must be really good!”

“Now that you mention it, I remember too. The story of adopting an heir. Grand Duke Antoine never mentions family-related stories publicly or privately, so I didn’t hear it directly.”

As the bazaar began in earnest, Eugene and Jeanne were surrounded by people.

As expected, the situation was that Eugene’s personal details were being investigated as if they had been waiting for it, not deviating from the predictions in the two people’s carriage.

So, Eugene introduced himself as Eugene D’essel Oblean.

Then, the additions of hobbyists who were knowledgeable about information began to be added,

and the fact that he was the adopted son of Antoine D’essel Oblean was officially mentioned.

“Then will you follow your father’s path and become a knight?”

In the past, Eugene Schneider, who had a sickly feeling, had a high possibility of being caught by the fact that he was an adopted son.

An adopted son is a kind of mercenary in the aristocratic world.

Mercenaries are just targets of attack unless they are exceptionally outstanding.

But Eugene, who is standing in front of people now,

is a man with a sculpted beauty and a superior physique.

Someone who the Grand Duke’s family, who had no sons, would be willing to put their full support behind,

so they put aside digging into the past and immediately asked about Eugene’s future vision

and connected him with his adoptive father Antoine, who is the real power in the empire.

‘It must be an important issue. There’s no one to succeed Uncle Antoine, the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Army, in the Oblean family.’

Eugene Schneider knows the reason reasonably well,

Even though he’s a reclusive aristocrat,

if you’re wearing an aristocratic badge, you can say that there’s even more you don’t know in the Elysium Empire.

Grand Duke Antoine D’essel Oblean is the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Army, which is centered on the Imperial Knights.

In other words, he is the real power among the real powers, holding military power,

However, political power is also important in gaining and maintaining the position of commander-in-chief of the Imperial Army,

but because it is ultimately a structure centered on the Imperial Knights, what is needed more than anything is swordsmanship ability.

Therefore, even if it is a grand duke’s family with a strong power,

it is difficult to hand over power without forming a consensus on swords.

In the meantime, the two geniuses who can be said to be the future of the current Grand Duke’s family are not walking the path of swords.

Therefore, from the side of the aristocratic family that has a talented young master or lady as a swordsman,

they are calculating that even if they can’t win over the Oblean Grand Duke’s family, they can enter the absolute power cartel if they do well.

“Yes. I plan to walk the path of the sword.”

There are quite a few people who have that thought and are attending the Oblean family-sponsored social gathering right now.

It can be seen that Eugene Schneider has made a declaration of war, as well as a declaration of his territory to them.

‘When I said I would attend, it seems like my sister Charlotte was secretly expecting it, judging from the reply she sent me, so I have to do it for her. My family all wants it.’

Grand Duchess Marianne and Lady Charlotte did not want to put pressure on Eugene due to their personalities.

They just wanted him to grow up healthy and be with them as a member of a close-knit family.

However, Eugene Schneider showed such a dramatic change

that they began to show expectations that he would become a strong pillar of support for the family.

Then, from Eugene Schneider’s point of view, there is no reason to hold back, right?

“Oooooooo…!!”

“That’s right…!!!”

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

The banquet hall soon began to buzz

because a declaration had been made that the successor of the empire’s best person might be created.

“I want to prove my own sword and be recognized by my father. That is the way to enhance the family’s glory without tarnishing the Grand Duke’s reputation.”

And the way Eugene Schneider chose to promote himself was confidence.

Antoine D’essel Oblean, the empire’s official two swordmasters,

Therefore, even if he is a talented person from a great aristocratic family,

it is difficult to approach him without power and illegal means.

But Eugene is saying that he will become Antoine’s successor only as a sword, without such things.

“Ooo…! Indeed! That’s the spirit of the Oblean Grand Duke’s family!! That’s right!! If you want to become the successor to the best sword in the empire, you must be recognized as a sword!”

“He’s extremely dignified. Today’s event was a place to introduce talents who will lead the future of the Elysium Empire!!”

“Compared to his sturdy physique, his appearance is clearly young, but the Grand Duke’s demeanor has a depth that makes you forget his age. It seems like I can feel Grand Duchess Marianne’s halo. I wish my child would grow up like this…”

Eugene’s bluff worked properly on the nobles who were full of expectations,

and voices of praise for Eugene Schneider erupted from here and there.

Nobles are bright about their own interests,

but when they are together, they are immersed in romance.

The reason is that the honor that is shown is directly related to profit, which is a characteristic of aristocratic society.

The empire is not only enjoying its heyday, but as the system is systematized,

so-called romance is increasingly being treated like a relic of the old days.

It was Eugene Schneider’s eloquence that subtly touched that well,

so the audience had no choice but to show such an explosive reaction.

‘My tongue is working well today. My memories of my past life are quite useful?’

To be honest, it would have been difficult for the previous Eugene Schneider to talk this much,

But thanks to the memories of his past life, where he lived longer than his current life and also had social experience,

Eugene was able to say things that were not like a 21-year-old even to nobles.

‘What is it…? Has Eugene been so good at talking? To be honest, he’s been a bit unusual since the evening before last, but even considering that, his current appearance is too…’

Jeanne is trying her best to maintain the appearance of a noble lady, trying not to show the habits she picked up while living in the mercenary group,

but she couldn’t help but glance at Eugene Schneider

and her eyes continued to grow bigger.

Eugene Schneider’s eloquence last night, which he showed while bickering with her, was honestly something that could be done because Jeanne herself had been involved with him for so long.

However, he is saying things in front of many nobles that Eugene has never said before,

and again, Jeanne is wondering if this guy is really the Eugene Schneider she knew.

“That’s right. I think I was able to grow up well because my family has taken care of me, who was adopted, without any discrimination so far. And especially, the person who is with me here,”

Swish…!

It is customary for praise to be given to the people of a family when a great person comes out of the family,

Feeling that the timing had come, Eugene Schneider turned his body slightly to his side.

“Miss Jeanne D’Arc D’essel Oblean, the second daughter of the Oblean Grand Duke’s family, has put in a lot of effort for me.”

The representative of today’s bazaar organizer,

It is to praise Jeanne.

“….??”

Jeanne’s eyes, which had been watching Eugene Schneider’s fluent speech with dilated pupils, widened even more.

“As you all know, she is a very passionate sister of mine. I was a younger brother with many shortcomings, but my sister has not given up on me with that passion and has led me until now.”

Eugene Schneider is only an assistant at this bazaar.

The real flower must be Jeanne D’Arc D’essel Oblean.

Therefore, Eugene thoroughly blocked the distrustful eyes of the people towards Jeanne as planned,

and then gave all the sweet fruits of the affectionate heart that began to pour out on him to Jeanne.

‘Me…???’

It was a scene of Eugene Schneider showing off his tremendous acting skills.

As a result, Jeanne’s head was filled with question marks.

If his acting was awkward, I would have thought that this guy was just lying and giving lip service, but it doesn’t feel like that at all.

So, even Jeanne, who usually prides herself on playing the role of an older sister to some extent,

doubted whether the identity of the expression object that Eugene Schneider is explaining too positively is herself.

“Indeed, Miss Jeanne D’Arc! The world knows that Miss Jeanne D’Arc is a responsible and warm-hearted person!”

“A person like summer sunshine! I also gained vitality in my life every time I saw Miss Jeanne D’Arc from the past!”

“The ladies of the Oblean Grand Duke’s family are all beautiful and have excellent character! It is a great honor to be able to contribute to such social work of the Grand Duke’s family!”

But if the nobles who attended the bazaar believe so, then Eugene’s goal is achieved, regardless of how Jeanne accepts it.

Because it was an achievement push made with such a strong build-up,

the nobles showed great interest and praised Jeanne D’Arc D’essel Oblean, who had been overshadowed by Charlotte and Elizabeth.

“How is it? Haven’t I done my part well enough?”

The bazaar atmosphere was at its peak

and a light social dance time was created in the center of the hall.

So Eugene, who is holding hands with Jeanne and dancing,

loosened his expression slightly and joked.

“Well, it seems like it was okay…?”

Then Jeanne answered, avoiding Eugene’s gaze as if glancing to the side slightly.

‘Calm down! Calm down, you stupid Jeanne D’Arc! This is just doing housework!’

Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump!

That was because she felt that the sound of her heart pounding so hard that it seemed like she was going crazy just by looking at Eugene’s eyes

would be conveyed to him through her eyes.