episode_0180
by fnovelpia‘I’m excited!’
‘… It’s better not to have any expectations. A banquet is a very trivial thing.’
In front of the guest accommodation.
Students and cadets full of anticipation gathered.
“I will leave. Please follow me.”
After completing their personal grooming and preparation, the training center cadets followed the guide’s instructions and, after conducting a personnel check, lined up and moved to the royal banquet hall.
During that time, I looked around from my disciple’s shoulder.
Ronika and Fiona.
Astradic and Lapis.
Chalosi participated in the banquet.
In addition, there is even a Light Moon cadet named Elaric who secretly glances at Ronika.
Although one guy is a little different, they all look hopeful.
and… Is Medis the only one who looks uncomfortable?
It seems like you’ve been sighing since a while ago.
“It’s all here. Please wait a moment.”
The group of students arrived at the banquet hall.
The guide had the training camp group waiting and had a brief conversation with the security guard guarding the banquet hall. And not long after.
“Future talent! The outstanding cadets of Evelyn Training Center are entering!!”
The door opened with a shout.
Ta~ta~ dun dundu~
At the same time, cheerful and exciting music was heard, and the attention of the crowd that arrived at the banquet hall first was focused on the cadets.
It’s an appraising gaze.
This is the first step of the banquet.
1. Admission.
Nervous or confident cadets shuffle into the carpet. Perhaps because of the music, I felt less embarrassed even though a lot of attention was focused on me.
Rather, the atmosphere is taken for granted.
Thanks to this, the commoner cadets were also in high spirits and entered the banquet hall.
“Welcome. Young sprouts.”
The Second Prince, who was in the center of the banquet hall, stood up and welcomed the cadets. As the purpose of hosting the banquet is clear, their eyes show something they want.
Grow your power.
I don’t know the details, but it’s probably preparation for a fight with the first prince.
“Guards, please quickly prepare tables and refreshments for them. There are more people who have not yet entered, so once everyone has taken their seats, we will briefly greet them and proceed with the banquet.”
Clap clap clap.
I hear applause.
Several nobles and senior warriors greeted the prince with applause.
So the second step.
2. Waiting and welcoming other guests.
Servants or guides guided the cadets in groups, provided light drinks and refreshments, and explained the rules and order of the banquet.
Naturally, the group of four Ronicas sat together.
“Madame Erbella is entering!”
“Count Weigles is entering!!”
I quietly watched the ceremony.
As with the training center cadets, other nobles are additionally entering. It is a good atmosphere for light conversation while appreciating music.
Ronica’s group started chatting.
“Wow~ A lot has come.
“Wait a minute. Have you seen the prince? He was so elegant!”
“Anyway. Is this the only thing this senior sees as soon as he comes? Look at the strong warriors around you. They are all active-duty warriors!”
“You really only see things like that, right?… .”
“… There are more people watching us!”
“Huh? After listening… .”
“Something is drawing a lot of attention?… .”
Ronica’s group sensed something was wrong. Even though the banquet had not even started yet, there were more people than expected taking a quick look at this place.
This… .
I smell something.
These are talented individuals with a guaranteed future, so let’s take a look at them first… Although this is not the purpose, the gaze is sharp and there is a hint of malice.
Above all, isn’t it very suspicious that all eyes are focused on the disciple?
Upright.
I focused my ears for a moment.
The sounds of the large crowd were analyzed one by one.
The trained phantom beast’s senses were able to distinguish even whispering sounds.
“Is that kid that spoiled wannabe?”
“They say he ignores the instructor and other cadets while acting like a hero.”
“I wonder if seniors in their 30s would have said that.”
“What will happen when you grow up?”
I have a rough feeling.
Behind-the-scenes gossip that seems to be taken for granted.
This must have been someone deliberately spreading negative rumors.
It was easy to find the culprit.
I looked at where the evil detection skill was reacting.
Swish.
The 30th class of cadets smiling heartily while looking at Ronika from behind.
Elarik.
This is the guy who fought with Ronica yesterday.
He may not seem like a really special guy, but no matter what he looks like, he is the son of a high-ranking noble family and the head of the historic Light Moon Clan.
Light Moon.
This is a renowned clan that has produced outstanding noble warriors through training camps.
In other words, I have a deep bond with the senior warrior who graduated.
They must have all been recognized as nobles and warriors and played an active part in various stages. It is understandable if you asked them for help.
He must have asked for help from his connections to get revenge after being beaten by Ronica yesterday.
Called.
I reported everything to my disciple.
‘Ugh. It’s shallow. Thanks for letting me know. But if that’s the case, I think it’ll be okay.’
They don’t seem to care much.
Some people think it’s a child’s joke.
Fortunately, the second prince is watching this place from afar. As I have confirmed Ronika’s skills, I am keeping an open eye on her… .
Maybe it might help.
“Well, I didn’t get any attention for a day or two. Let’s just stop worrying and be alone.”
“Lee Yeol~ My junior knows this kind of thing.”
“Positive.”
“Good! You should enjoy what you’re here for.”
Ronica’s group continued their conversation without paying attention to the burdensome gaze. It was a small conversation about expressing and answering questions about what would happen at the banquet.
About 20 minutes like that.
As time passed, the hall filled up.
It’s slowly getting started in earnest.
3. Brief background and congratulatory remarks by the host.
People focused their attention on the prince, and those who were sitting stood up for a moment.
“Thank you all for attending this event. As everyone knows, this position was created for the proper growth and exchange of promising talents-”
skip.
To summarize roughly.
Thank you for gathering.
Now the banquet will begin.
The priest then recited a prayer along with a congratulatory message to the cadets and instructors while expressing regret over the warlock incident.
Next, an explanation of the main event of the banquet.
“A national medal and a prize of 100 gold are given to cadets who show outstanding skills in friendly competition. And I will award you the 7th level warrior qualification.”
It’s a pretty extraordinary reward.
Aspirants who prove their outstanding skills are immediately qualified as warriors. Unlike the 9th level basic warrior certification given when you graduate from the training center, it is a whopping 7th level.
Level 7 is an officially recognized hero.
He is a warrior who can carry out requests from the country.
This means that all promotion work that may take months or years will disappear.
‘Warrior!… … .’
The disciple internally clenched his fist.
Since I couldn’t get the warrior’s license due to halfway down the tower, I felt like I wanted that certificate.
The prince finally shouted.
“Now, please freely view and interact with the prepared art works, sound screens, and stages, and enjoy the banquet together before the friendly match.”
4. The banquet begins.
The servants set up tables where there were insufficient seats and served drinks and refreshments.
If you have found someone to dine with, you can talk to a servant separately and order gourmet dishes and have an intimate conversation while enjoying the atmosphere.
Before that, it is basic for men and women to make eye contact and dance to the music.
Look at me.
An active warrior extended his hand to a noble lady and asked her to dance, and the nobles also rolled their eyes in an attempt to become friends with the aspiring aristocrats.
Before being an event for aspiring warriors, this is also a banquet for nobles. At least until the friendly match, the banquet will have this atmosphere.
Or dance.
Enjoying music.
Interact with each other.
Viewing works of art.
There is nothing to do, but eating, talking, and eating while enjoying the atmosphere is a noble’s banquet.
An unfamiliar sight for the first time as a disciple.
“Amazing and strange atmosphere. I think it would get weird if I enjoyed something like this every day.”
“Huh? ah! You said you were a commoner, right? If you don’t know anything, ask.”
“Hehe. This senior should tell you.”
It doesn’t matter what.
The nobles looked at me unfavorably.
Whether it’s your first time enjoying a banquet or not.
Because Ronica’s group doesn’t really care. Maybe they’ll stick together like this…
“Astradic.”
“Huh?… omg!!? Tongue, why are you here?”
What?
A man approached. He is the older brother of Astradic.
Same blonde hair.
I know who it is.
This is the person I confirmed while looking at Astradic’s past life string.
No, it is famous even if it is not.
Azellan.
He is Astradik’s older brother and is widely known as a third-class active-duty warrior.
For reference, if you are a level 3 warrior, you are treated as an important force. Only those with a proven 5-6 star rating, not simply achievements, can obtain a level 3 or higher qualification.
In other words, he has a talent equal to or even higher than that of Astradic.
To put it bluntly, it is somewhere between Astradic and Medith.
Of course, the walls of Medis are big, but… .
There is no doubt that this guy is also an amazing person.
“Astradic. Say hello to your friends and follow them.”
“Why, why are you doing that?”
“Father is waiting. Do you need another reason?”
“… Sheesh. I guess you came as expected. okay. I’m going. Sorry guys. I’ll go.”
“Ah… huh… … .”
Astradik has left the party.
The departure of two stiff people.
From what I remember, even though he had outstanding talent, he lived in awe of his older brother and instead showed off his power to others.
This is the background of the birth of Dalian Villain.
There are three Ronica groups left.
“Ugh. I was the most reassuring person at the banquet, but I’m gone.”
“Don’t worry! I’m next to you, right?”
“Myo~”
Lapis beats her chest.
However, once Astradik disappeared, more eyes began to blatantly glance at Ronika.
Although it wasn’t said, Astradic was a good barrier. Because he came from a prestigious family, no one could touch him, to the point where even the Light Moon cadets just backed away.
Of course, I’m not the disciple to care about that.
“Then let’s take a look around ourselves.”
“Okay~ Strangely, there are a lot of stares… You’ll look at it favorably, right? Let’s go quickly!”
“I don’t think so, but… Yes!”
Ronica and Fiona followed Lapis around the banquet hall.
The main purpose of the banquet was exchange, but few people came first.
Oh, it’s probably also because of Elaric.
Nevertheless, the three of them played well among themselves without worrying about interaction. In other words, there wasn’t much damage to other people’s opinions.
Is it because of that?
“… … … .”
Elaric is looking dissatisfied.
You probably wanted to see him look more intimidated. A normal guy wouldn’t even be able to raise his head properly and would have been ducking around in a corner.
But the opponent is Ronica.
I have had too much experience so far to be discouraged by something like this.
In other words, I touched the wrong person.
and… .
Hehehe.
Elarik. I remembered that life at the training camp from now on will not be enjoyable.
I scratch the back of my head every day.
‘… ‘Are you thinking nigger bad?’
‘… … ‘It’s a good idea.’
‘Hi-Hi. Then, do you want some snacks?’
‘It’s good.’
First, let’s enjoy the moment.
*
It was more boring than I thought.
Banquets were not my aptitude.
Except when I was eating, I just watched my student’s picnic in a daze.
There were a few people who spoke to me from time to time.
A person who wants a clear name without thinking.
A senior warrior who provokes you by asking if you have any skills.
Nobles who blatantly click their tongues.
There were various types, but there were few people who favored them, perhaps due to Elaric’s influence.
There are even people who asked about the warlock incident and then ignored it and disappeared before hearing the answer, saying, “It can’t be possible.”
“What! Why are they doing this? Weren’t we all here to get to know each other?”
Lapis was fed up.
Even Lapis, who doesn’t know the circumstances of the incident, can’t help but notice. People are intentionally ostracizing Ronica.
“Sister. Fact-”
In the end, the disciple confessed honestly. Fiona nodded and agreed next to me.
“Ugh. I didn’t look at that senior like that!!”
Lapis immediately spits out her anger.
However, Ronica stopped Lapis from getting angry, saying that it was nothing.
“You… Are you okay? I get this angry just listening to it?”
“Because it’s a childish prank.”
“Very positive. The subject matter of grown adults is childish. Hanging out is a waste of time.”
“Attractive?… .”
Eat.
“What is it? Was it just me that was serious? Yeah, it’s childish. It’s childish. Let’s have fun among ourselves.”
“Good!”
What do you think?
The three people became closer together.
There is no need to interact with other senior warriors or nobles.
The three of them decided to play together.
But the moment I made up my mind.
“Cadets Ronica, Fiona, and Lapis. Nice to meet you. I have heard of your activities well.”
A man with an ordinary middle-aged appearance spoke up.
A very favorable voice. He seemed to be a nobleman who was not influenced by Elaric.
“Who… Are you excited?”
“I am Count Belphegor. I couldn’t bear to come because I was curious about what kind of people you were.”
“Count Belphegor?… … .”
“Hehe. I don’t know, but I understand. Although he is a count, he is a lord who makes a living from a mine in a remote countryside.”
Even Ronica and Lapis don’t notice.
From then on, the disciple continued to communicate with Venus and listened to news about the country whenever he was bored. It also includes the movements of major nobles.
In other words, the disciple knows most people.
And yet you don’t know?
There is a need to be on guard. No, I felt a bit of discomfort in the first place.
I immediately looked at him.
… What is this guy?
It doesn’t read.
No, there is a spell.
Is it a disguise series?
This is not what this guy really looks like. It has had a very clean look.
So much so that not even the average wizard would notice.
That’s amazing work.
“Hmm?”
The man also looked over Ronika’s shoulder.
Our eyes met.
Just for a moment.
I saw eyes measuring me. For some reason, his eyes looked a little surprised.
“… Is it refund? I feel great power.”
“Ah. yes. It’s called black.”
However, there is no sign of caution.
From the looks of it, I’m at a 6-star level. He probably realized my state.
After my regression, I did not hide my usual state. This is because you can tell that a person is strong by noticing me, and such a person automatically lets down his guard.
In other words, that guy is strong.
He looks like a strongman with at least 7 stars… Due to the lackluster response to the 6-star level like now, there is a possibility that it may have approached or exceeded the 8-star level.
So who the hell is this guy?
Were there so many strong people in the kingdom?
“What does Count Belphegor do?”
“As I said, it’s all about managing a small fiefdom. There isn’t much administrative work involved. But a new mine was recently discovered. That’s why I came here to find an outstanding warrior. There are a lot of monsters there.”
“… Is that so?”
“So, will you follow me after you graduate from the training center? I can treat you a lot.”
“I’m sorry. I think it’s too early to make a hasty decision.”
“Hehehe!! I thought so. Then don’t go. See you later.”
“… … ?”
The man turned his back as if he had nothing to regret. It seemed like he wasn’t trying to recruit Ronica from the beginning, but was trying to gauge her reaction.
this… He’s a fun guy.
Thanks to this, I was able to find out its identity.
‘Disciple… That guy is the king of this country.’
‘… … What!?
A relaxed force and a feeling of power.
If I hadn’t seen it in advance with the power of Artrot, I wouldn’t have known.
Caesar II.
It’s definitely true.
He disguised himself and sneaked into the banquet hall.
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