episode_0053

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Numerous nobles representing the political and financial world entered the imperial capital to attend the banquet.

I was invited to a banquet hosted by the imperial family.

Nobles dressed in dazzling clothes shrugged their shoulders and raised their noses.

Being invited to the banquet was like a qualification that the family’s reputation and influence were recognized by the Valtaria imperial family. That’s why the nobles showed even more pride.

“Adventure! Shouldn’t we show off our family’s power to the fullest and show off the dignity of the central nobility?”

“Local country bumpkins will definitely be surprised.”

Petty feuds between central nobility and local nobility exist in every country.

The Baltarian Empire was like that too.

The luxurious banquets that the imperial family hosted irregularly were a privilege granted only to the central nobles. Therefore, the central nobles used to boast about their family’s prestige and ridicule the local nobles who were no different from countrymen.

“How much money and how much did you spend?”

Each time a line of carriages decorated with gold and silver treasures entered, people clicked their tongues.

It was plastered with sparkling jewels.

It was even equipped with defensive techniques to block arrows and magic spells.

Wouldn’t it be better to call it a villa rather than a carriage?

no,

Maybe even more expensive than a villa.

The carriage pulled by six horses was like a magnificent palace. I’ve often heard rumors that the central nobles boast enormous power, but I can’t believe they are that great.

A hillbilly living on the outskirts of the East would not dare to follow suit.

“How expensive is it? Is it that expensive?”

“Even if we sell just one wagon, there would be tens of thousands of thick candies.”

“Hey! Bo, I can’t even imagine it… !”

“That’s right.”

I climbed the high spire of the imperial castle and watched the central nobles lined up to enter.

He stuck out his tongue one after another.

The same was true for Lu, who was sitting on his shoulder and looking down.

Is it because I have lived a life that neglects luxury and pleasure? I couldn’t understand the vanity of the great nobles wearing gold and jewels at all.

“It’s getting cold. Should I go down?”

“Yes!”

I came down to the bottom of the steeple, keenly aware of the reality of the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer.

Then Isabel’s maids who were waiting greeted them.

“Your Highnesses Isabel and Ludmilla are waiting for you, Prince.”

“Okay.”

Soon the sun will set and the banquet will begin.

Many employees of the imperial castle were busy preparing to welcome the distinguished guest. While observing the orderly movements, I headed towards the palace where the beautiful princesses were.

It is truly a luxurious moment.

I can’t believe I can greet the beautiful figures of princesses dressed up in dresses.

If you become known to the public, you will be jealous and envious of many men. However, I decided to accept the luxurious opportunity even if it meant taking risks.

‘I wanted to see Ludmilla in a dress… . I can’t help it. ‘Ludmilla will be busy commanding the troops protecting the imperial castle.’

Unfortunately, Ludmilla was informed that she would not be attending the banquet. Since this is a banquet attended by numerous nobles, it is natural that they will not be able to leave their seats.

Isabel and Elisabetta, beautifully dressed, would welcome us, but it was a bit disappointing. I know I was complaining about my stomach being full, but I really wanted to see Ludmilla in a dress.

“Ear, dear… !”

I entered the palace while being guided by the maids.

That moment,

A princess wearing a striking red dress welcomed me.

Surprisingly, it was Ludmila.

I was mesmerized by the sight of Ludmila shaking her whole body and looking embarrassed. My face felt hot for a moment due to the fatal charm that radiated like a bright rose.

“Ahaha, just as I expected! Edanant was completely entranced!”

“Hehe, they are a hot couple.”

Isabel and Elisabetta, decked out in luxurious dresses and accessories, stuck their heads out and intervened in the awkward atmosphere.

Ludmila bit her plump lips at the mischievous playfulness of her older sister and younger sister. Since she had been in charge of escorting every time a banquet was held so far, she seemed completely unfamiliar with wearing a dress.

“Uh, sister… ! Lisa… !”

cute.

Is it okay for a woman four years older than me to be this cute?

I smiled at the sight of Ludmilla shaking her shoulders in shame.

“You are truly beautiful, Her Highness Ludmilla.”

“Ugh… ! Well, if you say that now… It’s so embarrassing… !”

As I heard from Elisabeta later, Ludmilla stopped wearing dresses after her coming-of-age ceremony.

I felt like I knew the reason without even having to listen.

The second princess of the Valtaria Empire was the type of person who valued her duties more than anyone else.

“You don’t know how hard it was to convince my sister who stubbornly refused to wear it. I probably would have endured until the end if Isabelle had not advised me.”

Elizabeth, dressed in a white dress as beautiful as a bell flower, lowered her head and whispered softly in my ear.

hmm.

The situation at that time can be roughly predicted.

Ludmilla is as stubborn as a maverick as she is with a strong sense of duty. As Elizabeth said, if Isabel had not persuaded him, he would never have broken his stubbornness.

‘Of course, I’ve always thought about it… ‘It’s very pretty.’

Ludmilla, dressed in a noble dress like any other daughter of a prestigious family, was worthy of being called an imperial jewel.

Neatly trimmed blonde hair.

A silver headdress that shows off its noble charm.

The voluptuous breasts and slender waist that were seductively exposed stood out. And her thighs wearing a garter belt were revealed through the slit, showing off her alluring charm. In particular, the brightly shining red eyes were more beautiful than any other jewel.

“Large! Let’s change quickly before the banquet starts. I have to go back to my duties.”

“Oh, I see.”

Ludmilla cleared her throat and said.

It’s only natural.

The red dragon of the empire is the guardian deity that protects the imperial family.

But even though I knew that, I felt a little bit of regret.

This was because I suddenly developed an arrogant desire to dance while embracing the princess, who was more beautiful than any other lady in the empire.

“Are you saying that you will dance with Ethan when the nobles leave after the banquet?”

“What… . If Prince Edanand wants it.”

Ludmilla expressed confusion at her sister’s bold question, but nodded slightly. Then he turned his gaze and gave me a sideways glance.

Will you dance?

His eyes seemed to be asking me for permission.

Of course, there was no reason to refuse.

I accepted her cautious offer with a faint smile.

* * *

An invitation had arrived from the Valtaria imperial family, so I began preparing to attend the banquet.

He took out a black suit.

It was a suit that Ludmila had given me as a gift from the dressmaker at that time.

Since it was worn when attending an audience with the emperor, it would also be suitable for a banquet. Since he could not afford to purchase luxurious banquet suits like other nobles, he never reused them.

“The lady was very pretty! The lady was actually a princess too!”

“… She was a princess from the beginning.”

Lue, who had seen Ludmilla wearing a dress, jumped up and down and shouted.

It was natural to make a fuss.

Because she was as beautiful as a goddess from mythology.

‘Of course you can’t bring a sword into the banquet hall. But does the same apply to the Holy Sword?’

Should I take Aldebaran with me?

Or should I leave it to the guards at the banquet hall?

I thought about it for a while.

Of course it would be impossible to use a gun, but wouldn’t it be possible to use a holy relic of the Holy Empire? Rather, it seems like the nobles attending the banquet would be happy if you enter wearing a holy sword.

“Ethan?”

Lue tilted her head and called.

This is because while I was changing into Western clothes, I quickly opened the window.

A cold night wind blew.

At the same time, an ominous smell deeply stimulated my intuition.

It’s definitely true.

This was the ‘fear’ radiated by a monster that worships a cult.

Did Ludmilla really catch the stench of the demons? I wanted to run to her right away, but the group of cult worshipers was approaching too quickly.

“Lue. Go immediately to Ludmilla and tell her that the demons are coming.”

“Ah, okay… !”

The fairy ran away with a shocked look on her face.

At the same time, he climbed through the window and went outside.

* * *

The Disaster God’s apostle, who brought in those who were hostile to the Valtaria imperial family as puppets, had a cautious personality befitting an exceptionally prosperous demon.

It doesn’t matter if you call it old age.

‘Staff’ is the one who keeps all possibilities in mind.

The man with wrinkles on his face intentionally scattered signs throughout the ecliptic that only the apostles who worship the God of Disaster could detect. It was to check the possibility.

‘The disaster god’s protection is still flowing irregularly. There is no doubt that another apostle exists in the Valtaria ecliptic. Otherwise, the current phenomenon cannot be explained.’

An apostle who worships the Calamity God is naturally qualified to join the cause.

No matter how much power there is, it is not enough.

Therefore, the staff continued to disperse signs and waited for news.

How much time has passed?

Someone arrived at the top of the clock tower where the staff was standing.

“Hey, old man. Who are you calling so desperately?”

A man dressed in Western clothes asked in a nervous tone. Judging by his disheveled clothes, it seemed as if he had rushed over as soon as he sensed his presence.

The staff narrowed their eyes and looked at the man.

You need time to organize your thoughts.

He narrowed his brows and repeated his deliberation.

“You are a holy sword user. They are the blood relatives of a warrior. I inadvertently miscalculated. The act of dispersing the presence actually invited the user of the holy sword.”

The staff member, who decided that, clicked his tongue and stood up.

I picked up my cane.

To punish those foolish enough to follow the Earth Mother.

Edanant, who sensed the old man’s fighting spirit, grabbed the hilt of the sword. And before fighting, he gave advice to the older man.

“They don’t think of me as old. If you want to quietly go to a nursing home, surrender.”

“What a shameful speaking habit.”

“I have a prior engagement with the princess, so I want to finish it quickly.”

“Then I can’t keep my prior promise.”

widely.

The aide struck down his staff.

At the same time, black shadows rose to the top of the clock tower.

He was a priest knight of the God of Disaster.

Cultists with sharp long swords surrounded Edanant.

“… It’s going to be really late.”

They are not ordinary enemies.

He possessed all the blessings of the God of Disaster.

In other words, the priests who occupied the clock tower were the same monsters as the beast that targeted Elizabeth. Edanant let out a heavy sigh because he sensed that it would be a difficult battle.