110 – Eve – 1

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When night fell, the light came on in the magic sphere of the party hall prepared in the royal palace.

There were already quite a few nobles gathered at the party hall of the eve of the party, which was lit like broad daylight.

Not only the nobles of the kingdom, but also the nobles of the principalities and other city-states.

No, there were quite a few non-human VIPs as well as them.

“Look over there. Isn’t that Dwarven City Mayor Marax? Acquisition of that Dwarven weapon is the lifelong wish of swordsmen…”

“Five-horned lizardmen? I heard they don’t come out of the swamp…”

“It’s a hornet. Oh my God. They even came?”

“I heard that the princess did a great job in the Elf Forest last time. Did other races come to congratulate you?”

These were people you wouldn’t normally see. Dwarves, Beasts, Lizardmen.

Not only them, but also the Chungin people who rarely come out of their territory.

While the aristocrats were admiring, the nobles of the sub-race gathered together and were talking seriously.

“Isn’t this honey delicious? How the hell did you process the honey so it tastes like this? Hmm… I’ll definitely have to buy it for the queen when I go back.”

A black suit with four long arms on the face of a large bee.

Rastapa, the first warrior of the Hornet Queen and an outstanding sorcerer, chewed honey snacks and sipped honey wine, exclaiming in admiration.

The dwarf next to him munched on a large piece of lamb and drank beer, not paying attention to the sauce getting on his beard.

Marax, the mayor of Dwarven City, opened his mouth after gulping down his dark beer.

“Pu ha! After all, human food is the best food? Hey. Leo. How is it?”

“Recognized. This yukhoe is amazing. Galash. How about you?”

“The fish is very fresh. It looks like the Queen is preparing a proper party for the princess. By the way, Chief Leo. Your suit looks like it’s going to explode. Is that okay?”

“This is the dress code for human parties, but we have to follow it.”

Lion Beast Chief Leo, the head of the Beast Tribe, laughed contentedly at Galash, the Cobra Lizardman, who sipped raw meat into one bite and munched only fish dishes.

If I can eat such delicious food, I’ll wear an uncomfortable suit any number of times.

Humming a song, he sips his wine, and when he turns to the bloody beef sashimi again.

the attendant shouted.

“A distinguished guest has visited from the Elven Forest!”

“Oh my God! Even in the forest of elves?!”

Contrary to the eve party, which is not different from voluntary participation, the attendees are very fancy.

The nobles were waiting and looking forward to who would come with excited expressions.

The princess who used to be a crippled person in the room suddenly came out of the room and did a lot of work.

From the point of view of the nobles, who had heard rumors but thought how much they would do, they had no choice but to look forward to seeing the guests at the eve party.

If the princess was so great that the distinguished guests of the Ain tribe would attend the eve rather than a birthday party.

Even after the current queen retires, the development and glory of the kingdom can be expected.

The Demon King has also been defeated, and the monsters in the northern battlefield are gradually decreasing.

In addition, if the next queen is this good, then literally only peace and prosperity remain in the kingdom.

“I was a little worried about Sasdin, but…”

“But even so, our aristocrats are welcoming.”

Some of the nobles and their relatives who were punished for their involvement with Sasdin were invited but refused to come because of illness.

Of course, it’s not a compulsory participation like the tiger’s birthday party in fairy tales, so it doesn’t matter if you don’t come.

But at a time like this, wouldn’t the future be beautiful only if you put a stamp on your face?

Especially if the princess is doing so well.

The aristocrats, who laughed and chatted about how well they came, spontaneously vomited admiration when the door to the party hall opened.

“Five…”

There were two elves who entered.

One is a brown-skinned dark elf with purple eyes and long ears.

If you’ve ever made a deal with elves, there’s no one who doesn’t know her.

She is the representative of the elves. Because it was Lorelia, leader of the Wings of Light tribe.

Next to her was an elf with dark hair and a priestly robe wearing a white elven silk veil on her head.

Every step she took was graceful and sacred, and some nobles started to wander as if they fell in love at first sight.

“Who is it?”

“It looks very sacred and I think I should cherish it…”

“Among the elves, was there an elf like that?”

It was none other than Marax, the head of Dwarven City, who satisfied the nobles’ curiosity.

“Huh? Aren’t you a saint?”

As he was eating the lamb, he waved his hand.

Then the black-haired elf girl smiled broadly and greeted him, and Lorelia let out a small sigh.

“Laurelia, chieftain of the Wings of Light tribe in the Elven Forest, Holy Night, the Tree of Healing in the Elven Forest.”

The aristocrats admired the short introduction that seemed arrogant.

Even if the chief of the tribe said so, he would have thought that the saintess that the elves had hidden away would come.

While whispering that Lucille might be someone who could be anything, Lorelia headed to the holy night and the place where the subhumans were gathered.

“Why are you all gathered here? Are humans ignoring you?”

“Oh my God?! Do elves talk like that?”

I was dumbfounded and spilled some wine. Leo, slightly frowning, frowned after adding a plate of raw meat.

“All of you are good. These cheap ones.”

“It’s noisy. If we’re together, it would be nice if we could all talk together. Then, it’s holy night. Let’s go say hello.”

I’ve heard that the elves have changed, albeit a little, but I didn’t expect it to be this much.

It was really shocking to see them so arrogant that they didn’t even treat anyone but elves properly.

When the excitement of those gathered at the party is soaring.

“Her Majesty the Queen has entered!”

As the party attendees put food and drink and corrected their posture, a woman with noble dignity walked in.

Entering the party with a confident posture and gait, she calmly looked around and smiled.

“Today is just the eve, and I hope you all enjoy it. So don’t worry too much about formality and enjoy yourself.”

The subhumans were satisfied with the proposal.

Human items, food, and alcohol are good, but etiquette is too difficult and complicated to follow.

Even the queen saying that would be considerate of sub-species.

He is also the head of the tribal federation.

It was time for the party atmosphere to become lively again.

“Cardinal Veronica of the Church has entered!”

The cries startled the nobles and disconcerted the queen.

The reason was simple.

It was because the church did not send a cardinal-level priest to such an event.

By the way, a cardinal rank in the church.

What is the reason for sending Veronica, who can be said to be implicitly included in the highest rank in the current church?

The eyes of the nobles began to turn rapidly.

Maybe Lucille is not only sub-species.

It may even have tremendous support from the church.

like that.

The nobles’ evaluation of Lucille began to rise from the bottom of the water.

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-Bam bam~!

“One to three!”

-Bam bam~!

“One to three!!”

– Bam bam! Bam Bam! Bam Bam! Bam Bam! Bam Bam! Bah bah! bar! baaam~!! Bam bam bam bba ba bambam~ Bam bam bam bba ba bam~!! Baba bam babam~!

“…heh… heh… heh…”

When the song, which somehow felt like fighting, ended, Lucille gasped for breath and collapsed as if leaning on me after the final turn.

looks pretty tired Well, I’m just tired.

Because this is the last dance class.

“No… Lark. Do you really have to play like that?”

Lark, who only played the lute, said he was bored and played the trumpet. His musicality was problematic, but his talent was certain.

Maybe that’s why it was possible to play all kinds of songs with the trumpet.

Why, with such great talent, why such…

“It’s a bit like listening to the lute~. Or should I sing a song for you? Huh? I just came up with inspiration.”

“Leave it.”

Lucille shook her head quickly as he raised the lute with his eyes twinkling.

No matter how much it was, I didn’t want to hear Lark’s song.

As he sulked, Baltin giggled as he lay with his head on Lukendi’s thigh, chewing on beef jerky.

“It’s gotten really good even for an outsider to see? It’s to the point where I can’t lose even compared to Marquis Lacey.”

“Haa… You barely got it right, Master. At this rate…”

“I can give you a passing grade.”

Drops of sweat don’t betray.

After seeing Lacey and I’s perfect dance, Lucille worked tirelessly with overflowing concentration to finally come this far.

It’s really human victory.

Of course, I can’t ignore the teachings of Lacey and me.

“Later, I also want to participate in a dance contest. This is enough, right?”

“Of course. It’s possible to win. Now. So, let’s stop here for today… aren’t we going to the eve party?”

“Yes. Today I decided not to participate. I want to rest more. But what about Master?”

“I have to go and show my face at least. Hey. There. What are you guys going to do?”

“We’re not going.”

“I like playing here.”

“I’ll go play…!”

Baltin quickly got up and grabbed Lark.

A musician cannot beat a monk in close combat. After Lark, who had been choked by him, cried out that he would not go, Baltin released his arm.

“Because I’m holding this bastard. Sage. Let’s go.”

“okay.”

You can’t afford to ignore such care. As I was about to go, Lucille caught me.

“Master. Are you going to leave the clothes as they are? If you tell the attendants, the proper clothes…”

“Huh? No. I have clothes to wear at times like this.”

“Really?! By the way, doesn’t Master wear only that everywhere he goes?”

“This is the best equipment. But don’t worry, I know the etiquette.”

This time, I became her dance partner for Lucille’s growth.

Of course, you also need to dress appropriately.

However, those who had never seen me in a suit just looked at it incredulously.

“wait.”

I went into my room and pulled out the suit I had received as a reward for winning a dance contest earlier and put it on.

It’s a unique piece of equipment that only exists in the game, but it’s rarely worn in combat because it’s not really needed.

A black suit, a silver shirt, and a black fedora and shoes.

Finally, when I came out wearing all the clothes that were a set, including the glove that was worn only on one hand, everyone in the garden looked at me.

“…wow, wow.”

“Oh~ You usually wear it like that? It’s lively and nice.”

The name of this suit I wore is ‘The Emperor’s Clothes.’

There are only two options for this outfit that can be obtained by winning the achievement of reaching the highest score in a dance competition.

It’s shabby for a unique, but the effect isn’t normal.

One is that when you dance, you can attract everyone’s attention at the party and raise the dance evaluation of yourself and your partner considerably.

And the second was ‘Charisma’, a unique skill that was only applied to this outfit in the game.

It raises the charm level to the maximum, making those who fail to resist ‘enchanted’.

Everyone who saw me wearing clothes with crazy options that made people with low mental power get the ‘overwhelmed’ status ailment couldn’t help but admire.

“You can do it! If you do it!”

“Really. Seriously… It really suits Master… But why don’t you wear it normally? Ah, no. Just don’t wear it… Ah, it’s still cool…”

Was it influenced by the emperor’s clothes? The response is pretty good.

“It’s something I don’t wear very often. It’s very helpful at a party, but it’s useless in a battle.”

It is also the clothes of the emperor of pop, so it will definitely come in handy when dancing.

At this party, if you wear this and dance, your partner’s evaluation will also go up, so Lucille’s evaluation will be higher.

“Anyway, rest. Hey. Lark. Don’t sing strange songs.”

“Huh? Uh, uh uh.”

I stroked the hair of Lucille, who couldn’t take her eyes off me, and came out of the garden. It’s a dark road, but is it because of the moonlight?

A soft light spreads around and the road is visible.

The ladies-in-waiting and knights who were there to quietly entertain distinguished guests hidden in the dark or guide those who had gone astray back to the party hall stared blankly at me in amazement when they found me.

“under!!”

As she posed for one of them and shouted, the lady-in-waiting trembled with excessive emotion and fainted.

Well. The effect is certain.

I arrived at the party hall as bright as daytime after checking the performance of several ladies-in-waiting and knights, and when I saw me, I cleared my throat lowly at the slightly hardened attendant.

I finally came to my senses, but the attendant, unable to take her eyes off me, stuttered and shouted,

“Ah, that. Tongue, the sage has entered!!”

The murmur inside subsided for an instant. I gave him a rough nod and went inside the party.

“…yes?”

why is he here

Unlike those who stared blankly at me, there was a familiar face staring at me with the same clear blue-green eyes as always.

Isn’t that Veronica?

Isn’t it time that the devil worshipers are breaking the pot by now?

“Hyunwoo.”

It was a soft voice. That sweet voice that seems to call me calmly as always.

When some nobles who had been watching me blankly coughed and retreated to open the way, Veronica calmly approached me one step at a time.

and.

“I heard a very interesting story from Marquis Lacey.”

Even the elves, who were arrogant and proud of themselves, were overwhelmed by charisma, but Veronica was different.

She came up to me as usual and held my cheek tightly as if it were so natural.

“Ah, aww!”

“What are you doing with whom?”

I know that his mental power is high, but his charm level is at its maximum, so why is there no reaction?

“Uh… hey. Veronica. Why are you all right?”

look Most of the people at the party right now can’t take their eyes off me.

Even so, Veronica was as casual as usual.

When I asked because it was strange, she smiled and murmured softly.

“There’s no way I’ll change just because I’m wearing that kind of clothes, right?”

It’s a tight-fitting outfit.

It’s the king’s clothes.

***

Veronica let go of Hyeonu’s cheek and took a step back with a grin.

My heart races every time I see him bewildered like that.

No matter what happens, stay calm and calmly judge the situation.

I really like the way he shows only himself, as if he knows everything in the world.

Veronica reached out and took his hand.

To escort him as he entered the party.

Veronica smiled again at him who held her outstretched hand without rejecting it.

Why are you not enchanted?

Isn’t that obvious?

I mean, it’s already hanging to overflowing.