episode_0093

“Even though I’m an escort, I don’t know anything about imperial etiquette.”

I’ve seen the prom scene a bit in movies before, but I don’t know if the etiquette there and this one are the same.

I’ve never even danced in a ballroom dance there.

“I don’t expect anything big. You just need to do the basics, just the basics.”

You’re talking like a company commander.

“Since it’s still a long way to the imperial palace anyway, I’ll teach you some basic etiquette. Time for some civilization, barbarian?”

“Monkey-”

“Stop making that damn monkey noise!”

Friede’s face turned bright red.

There is no way. You can’t escape this nickname until you make a friend in your sixty-five.

In other words, it’s a nickname that will stay with you for the rest of your life!

A little later, the real Friede explained the etiquette that must be observed at the banquet hall.

When getting off the carriage, get off first and then extend your hand to receive it.

Then, just hold his hand and enter.

Don’t start talking to strangers until someone introduces you.

When greeting a lady, bow politely and kiss the back of her outstretched hand. Place the other hand on your lower back as if supporting your back.

If he does not extend his hand, you can bow lightly as per the etiquette of a knight.

If a guy greets you, accept a handshake, but there is no need to extend the back of your hand to someone who treats you like a lady.

Since she came in uniform, it meant that she came as a knight, not a lady.

Do not overeat the food at the banquet hall.

If possible, use honorific language. Don’t make a scene.

As I listened to it, it was really basic stuff.

Some of it was advice that could only be given to a child.

“What about dancing? What is a prom? Shouldn’t we hold hands and dance round and round?”

You always say that when you watch movies. Was it a waltz?

“Waltz? Well, since it’s a ball hosted by His Majesty the Emperor, I think I’ll probably dance a minuet. If Empress Isabella takes the lead, I might dance a waltz…”

What is a minuet again?

When you look at it, it seems like a more polite dance.

“Anyway, what should I do about that?”

“You should dance at least one song with me. I will lead the way, so all you have to do is watch other people’s movements and follow along accordingly. You have a good sense of vision, right?”

Friede shrugged her shoulders.

“Don’t step on my toes. If you step on it with your own strength, the top of your foot will be crushed.”

“…I’ll try my best.”

After all, do you have to dance…

“But once you dance to one song, you can refuse all dance requests after that. I think so too. That’s why I’m going with you. Because if I’m next to you, annoying guys won’t be around.”

“Does that mean I have to stick around with you? That’s a bit difficult.”

I was planning on talking to Prince Leopold…

You can’t take Palun’s daughter there.

Because Palun maintains a politically neutral stance.

“Do you have plans to meet with anyone?”

“I wanted to talk to Prince Leopold.”

Friede raised her eyebrows.

“Hmm? Well, it’s your choice. At that time, you can rest nearby with Sir Nigel. Is it okay?”

“Yes. Rather, it is an honor.”

Nigel, who was driving the carriage, readily agreed.

Now that I think about it, wouldn’t it be better to hire a new coachman soon?

To be honest, I feel sorry for having a master driver work as a coachman.

By the time we arrived at the imperial palace, the whole world was turning scarlet.

—-

“Her Royal Highness Princess Aishangior.Princess Palun.Lord Nigel. Has confirmed. Welcome to Magnus Caelum.”

The driver who was checking at the main gate checked our invitation and saluted us politely.

Nigel bowed lightly and passed through the main gate, pulling the carriage.

The inside of the imperial palace was already quite crowded with invited visitors.

The neighing of horses, the rattling of carriage wheels. It was noisy with the sounds of many people talking mixed together.

He parked the carriage at the storage area, got out of the carriage, and held out his hand to Friede.

Friede lightly placed her hand and came down gracefully.

Wow, that’s a word that really doesn’t fit.

The eyes of the surrounding nobles turned towards us.

A female knight wearing a knight’s uniform. A Ka`har female warrior wearing an academy uniform. Even a lady wearing a fancy dress.

If you look at it from the side, it must be a truly strange combination.

Let me see if you can hear what I’m whispering about.

I focused my attention on hearing.

Whispering sounds penetrate my ears.

“Who are they? I remember seeing Lady somewhere…”

“If it’s Kahar in the academy uniform, isn’t she the princess? I heard you became Baron Median this time.”

“Beast predator…!”

Shock spread across the faces of the nobles who were looking at me with interest.

“I saw him from afar during the funeral mass, but… he seemed completely different from then. Just looking at the back is scary. Wasn’t the rumor false?”

Okay, okay. I am the beast predator.

If you look back at this, I don’t know if you’ll faint or not.

“Ahh…! Lord Baine, could you hold me back? It’s embarrassing, but my legs don’t have any strength…!”

“It is an honor, Lady Eleanor. Willingly.”

What are these guys who use me as an excuse to date? It’s a shame.

“Relax your eyes. Even if I force myself to smile.”

Friede advised quietly.

I turned around and tried to follow what he said as best as I could.

“Heeek…! Demon, monster…!”

“Huh…! Are you looking at me!! Those eyes! Those horrible eyes!! ”

“El Pinel, have you abandoned me…!”

…I don’t think it has much effect.

Like ordinary people who witnessed the assassin, the nobles screamed in shock and fear.

There is no such thing as a mess.

“…No, it’s not that bad…? Rather, if that’s the case…”

There were some people who showed normal reactions.

These are probably the people who saw my face during the title award ceremony.

Those who are having a fit are probably the nobles outside the system who were not present that day.

“…Wow, there’s no need to dance. If you go out to the central hall, all the surrounding nobles will be carried away. Is it good?”

“Shut your mouth…”

I was glad that no one was going to attack me, but I didn’t want this mess.

Even the students say nothing is wrong anymore, but why are they all like this?

Well, if you think about it, it’s natural.

They are prospective knights who have already seen many difficult situations, but there are probably many of these nobles who have never touched a weapon in their lives.

They are bound to be more sensitive to fear than students.

“It would be better to use this at least for now.”

Nigel handed me a black veil, wondering where he had prepared it.

A black cloth hem that is fastened to the forehead and covers the front of the face.

The veil was so thick and dense that anyone other than my level of sense could not see.

Should I call this thorough preparation?

First, I was handed a veil and covered my face.

The surroundings suddenly darkened, and the silhouettes of people appeared faintly and faintly.

A veil while wearing a uniform.

It may not be a matching accessory, but there’s nothing you can do about it.

Still, it felt like the panic around me was subsiding little by little, perhaps because my face was covered.

“This is more effective than I thought, but don’t you have to take it off when you enter the palace anyway?”

“Well…but we can prevent the chaos that will arise until we enter the main palace.”

“Don’t worry. When verifying your identity in front of the banquet hall, you will only need to remove it for a moment. I will make excuses for you inside the banquet hall.”

Friede smiled and pulled my hand, as if to reassure me.

Yes, whatever happens happens.

Just because you fainted when you saw my face in the first place, it wasn’t really my fault, right?

The effect of the veil was outstanding.

By the time we entered the banquet hall, we had reduced the number of victims to just two.

One knight guarded the entrance to the main palace and one servant checked his identity at the door.

Friede had a hard time.

He stopped the knight who was frightened and drew his sword, and comforted the servant who was foaming at the mouth and about to collapse.

—-

“The empire has a lot of money…”

The moment I entered the banquet hall, I was filled with admiration without realizing it.

A dazzling light penetrates the veil.

It was a space that seemed to have reached the peak of luxury.

Huge glass windows adorn the walls, boasting platinum decorations and jewels wrapped around the window frames.

The crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling were decorated with diamonds and gave off five-colored brilliance, and the marble pillars sparkled with golden filigree.

Beautiful statues showed off their appearance under each pillar.

article. goddess. bird. lion. There are truly a variety of stone statues, ranging from Emperor Carolus the Great.

Tables with simple food and drinks were lined up on both sides of the central hall, and several nobles were enjoying light drinks there.

In the corner of the hall was a platform lined with velvet curtains.

A dozen orchestras prepare for a full-scale banquet and play simple melodies to warm up.

It’s a somewhat familiar melody.

Is the music in these places all similar?

The second floor was empty in the middle and on one side of the wall, resembling a letter U turned on its side.

Perhaps a place for relaxation, there were low tables for playing cards and soft sofas.

The interior was a little warm, and there was a dizzying smell of perfume and powder.

The nobles looked at us and then started talking quietly among themselves.

It was truly a diverse experience.

A person who is curious about a princess who appears wearing a veil.

Men who admire Friede’s appearance.

Even though the momentum was reduced as much as possible, even the noble ladies were shaking their fingertips as if they were afraid.

Most of the male nobles were wearing tailcoats, and some were wearing knights’ uniforms, perhaps because they were knights.

The women looked like they were having a bet on whose dress was more flashy.

There are women in uniform like me…two or three at most.

Looking at the rose badge on the chest of the uniform, I guess it belongs to the Order of the Rosy Cross of Leonor.

“Hey, what should I do now? Waiting for the prom to start?”

I asked Friede a question, keeping my voice quiet.

“Well… since we have some time left, let’s go to the Margrave of Landenburg. He’s your sponsor, right?”

Even though he went beyond the level of support and became a successor.