episode_0088
by fnovelpia“This way, this way! Everyone, evacuate!”
“Nobles who can respond, please respond! Those who cannot, please move to the passage!”
“Oh my goodness, a liberator in the imperial city!”
The situation is dire. The Golden Imperial Banquet Hall is in ruins, and countless nobles are swarming like bees, rushing to hide.
There is a large hole in the high ceiling of the castle, and winged monsters and liberators are attacking people!
“Your Majesty! You must take cover!”
“Don’t talk nonsense! The liberator has stormed the palace, and I, the empress, am hiding. Shut up!”
The chancellor in charge of Elfin’s royal studies lecture urges Empress Alexandra to evacuate, but the Empress scolds her and then cuts down the descending monster with a large sword.
“Oh my gosh!”
“Elfin, evacuate the nobles!”
Elfin, wielding a greatsword just like Empress Alexandra, shouts, instead of her original longsword and shield, and carrying a small shield on each arm.
Yes, that’s right.
The imperial palace is now under attack.
“The 4th Princess of Erpeion Le Perion, Baron Youngsik of Ain Frostgarm from the small country, and the females of the group are entering!”
Imperial Ball.
Unlike previous balls, we are the last to enter.
It was Empress Alexandra’s suggestion to make us the main characters.
We entered the ballroom, accompanied by the loud shouts of the Imperial Guard guarding the entrance to the ballroom.
“Wow, there are so many people.”
Ion, with his long silver hair tied up elegantly, mutters and whistles softly.
Even if I just glanced at it, there were more than twice as many nobles as there were at the ball held at the Marquis Jude’s mansion before.
“I’m a little nervous when people gather like this.”
Although Lulu says so, she is surprisingly beautiful and her expression is full of confidence and pride, unlike her words.
“…”
And here are Hoyo and Bandi, who are really nervous. Unlike Lulu’s fake nervousness, their real nervousness seems to be making them unable to speak properly.
“Oh my, those guys who were chattering away just a moment ago are getting nervous right away when a bunch of nobles gather.”
Bam, wearing a dress similar to the one I chose for her last time but a bit fancier, glances at Hoyo and Bandi with a pitiful expression.
“That could be true. I was like that when I was young too.”
Elfin, who was leading us from the front, waved to the nobles who greeted him personally and supported the two.
Since Hela, being a slave, cannot attend the ball, the seven of us proceed and stand before Empress Alexandra, the three princes, and their children, the crown princes and princeess.
“You all came dressed up nicely.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
Empress Alexandra smiles at us, and Elphin bows his head in greeting on her behalf.
Except for Alexei, Elphin’s mother, the First State of Estel and the Second State of Balsajar have very unpleasant expressions on their faces when looking at Elphin.
Even the First Princess Elisabeth and the Third Princess Margarita (who I saw for the first time today), who could be seen as direct enemies of Elfin, had expressions that were a mixture of surprise and respect, which made me think that perhaps their fight for the throne was not a problem between the princesses, but rather between the secretaries of state.
“Elfin, I watched the whole Try Conflict.”
“Sister Mary.”
After the Empress’s light greeting, the third princess, Margarita, and Mary, grab Elphin’s hand and talk to him. Judging from Elphin’s expression, which is more relaxed than when he was dealing with the first princess, Elisabeth, it seems that the relationship between the two is not as bad as expected.
“I was proud of you. I wonder if there was a female in the royal family who was as active as you.”
Princess Mary had a soft and gentle impression, unlike the sturdy and strong-looking Elfin and the beautiful and proud Elizabeth.
“No, Sister. Ain’s help was a big help.”
“I see… Ain’s small country.”
“Greetings to the rightful ruler of the Perion Empire, Princess Margarita Le Perion, 3rd Princess.”
“Hehehe, you’re handsome, just like I heard. Thank you for taking good care of Elfin.”
“It was something I had to do.”
Princess Mary smiled slightly at my humility and looked at Elfin.
“Elfin.”
“Yes, Sister.”
“We will have more competition in the future. There is only one throne, but many people are looking at it. But…”
Princess Mary looks into Elfin’s eyes with a gentle smile.
“Nevertheless, I hope you don’t forget that you are my precious little sister. I hope I can be a precious older sister to you too.”
“… … Sister Mary.”
After saying that, Princess Mary smiled prettily and stepped back, and this time Princess Elisabeth stood in front of Elphin.
“Elfin.”
“Sister Elizabeth.”
The two continued their staring contest for a while. If someone saw them, they would say that lightning was flying between their eyes.
“…Even if we put aside the fact that we’re competing…”
Princess Elizabeth, who had said so, relaxed her stiff expression and smiled brightly.
“Your performance was amazing. I was excited when you flew up at the end and took out the trophy.”
“Thank you, sis.”
The two look at each other for a moment and laugh, but then their expressions change sharply.
“But that’s that, this is this. I have no intention of giving up the next throne, so work hard until you die.”
“Same thing, sis.”
Empress Alexandra always has a smile on her face as she looks at these princesses, as if she likes something so much.
“I’m really proud of my daughters.”
Although the empress said so, it seemed that only Alexei agreed with her words.
In the meantime, what I was doing was dealing with the Empress’s letter. Elfin wasn’t the only one talking.
“You are a small country of Elfin.”
“Meet Estelle Le Perion, the first companion of the rightful ruler of the empire.”
Estelle Gukseo was a tall and slender male, so much so that it was immediately clear who the First Princess’s dignity and beauty came from.
Unlike Alexei, she has white fur and a dignified and cute appearance, and has a beauty befitting the Empress’s hegemony.
“… …huh…”
Estelle Gukseo snorted as if she didn’t like what I had to say, but I didn’t feel particularly offended.
Because Estelle Kookseo was that handsome. Besides, rather than feeling bad, I thought it was cute because she looked like she was jealous of Saechi-deok. I don’t know for sure, but she’s also younger than me before I came to this world.
“Even when you are not feeling well, you are still handsome and beautiful, 1st State Secretary.”
“What, what.”
I laughed a little inwardly at the sight of Estelle blushing at my surprise compliment. It was very similar to the way Princess Elisabeth had acted.
“Huh, huh! Enjoy the ball!”
It may seem like a narrow-minded appearance, but his appearance more than makes up for it, so I just bow my head.
“Ain small country.”
“Meet the Second King.”
In the second book, Balsar Le Perion was a male lion with gray fur.
Her long eyelashes, mysterious-looking beauty, and somewhat reserved appearance are very similar to Princess Mary’s in terms of atmosphere and appearance.
“I saw Tri Conflict in action.”
His voice is as mysterious as his appearance, and unlike Estelle Gukseo who is cute and whiny, he sounds like someone from the sky.
“It’s an honor.”
“…and I also have a feeling that you’ll be a stumbling block in Mary’s path.”
“I’m just doing my best for the females in the group.”
There is a brief silence between us as I answer.
“…I like it.”
A smile appeared for the first time on the face of Balsajar Gukseo, whose expression had not been very good since the first time he saw her. I can say with certainty that she was so beautiful that most females could not even compare.
“The reason I didn’t like you in the small country was because I thought you were the most handsome of the countless males surrounding the princesses who were trying to enjoy power by riding on the back of Elfin.”
As he spoke, the Balsajar King glanced briefly at Elfin, who was laughing and talking with Princess Eleonora and Prince Luna.
“But I was mistaken. Your appearance on the last test…”
The silvery eyes that seemed to contain stars from the Balsajar National Library looked straight at me.
“That was a courage and ability that even the most ordinary females would have a hard time showing. Seeing that, Estelle, Alexei, and I had no choice but to acknowledge it.”
“It’s an honor, 2nd King.”
“Ain So-guk-seo, I am a lowly male, but I understand that a strong female ascends to the throne of the royal family. And I will do my best until my daughter ascends to the throne. The same goes for my daughter’s So-guk-seo.”
The balsajar governor declared so calmly and with a smiling face.
“I believe you will do your best too.”
“Of course, Mr. 2.”
“That was a long, ugly speech. But I sincerely congratulate you on winning Tri-Conflict. I think you are the winner, not Elfin.”
I bowed my head deeply at his words.
They are people who are bound to cause friction whether they want to or not, but if they just keep being in opposition, it is annoying and tiring for both of them. It goes without saying that it goes without saying that the other person is the one who makes the first move.
“Okay, then let the Imperial Ball begin!”
When Empress Alexandra confirmed that our conversation was over, she announced the start of the ball with a loud shout, and the palace orchestra began to play a lively and elegant, but not too fast, dance number.
“Then, how about a song today?”
When I asked Elfin with a smile, she smiled back and took my hand. Since this is a ball where we are the main characters, it is our turn to start it.
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