Chapter 95

Episode 95

Following the crown prince, the first princess came.

The 1st princess sitting in front of me lost the cowed look she had shown before coming in and spoke loudly to me in a confident manner.

“Marry me!”

Hiccup. Those words were so loud that Mahol, who had never expressed much emotion, had hiccups.

I think it was like this at the academy as well, like the crown prince or the first princess.

How can it be so similar?

“I think I already gave you the answer to that.”

“That was then and now is now. “You’ve already proven yourself once more.”

I didn’t do that because I wanted to prove it.

“Moreover, all my brothers covet you. “I think I can beat the crown prince if you come to my side.”

Thanks to that, I am held captive by you like this.

“I know this is a nuisance. But I hope you know that I am just as urgent.”

It’s annoying, but I understand her feelings.

It will be urgent.

I’m still walking a tightrope, and what if I fall for another royal?

Because everything she has done so far will be in vain.

‘If you don’t have the strength to protect yourself, too much talent becomes a problem.’

The first princess’s talent and power to attract talent was something to be wary of among all royal families.

Talent will come to you just by sleeping, breathing, and moving.

It was entirely up to the first princess to accept it or not, but her power made her fearful of the royal families who kept each other in check.

I’m afraid that if I stay still, I’ll catch up with her in an instant.

Because of this, she had to live under everyone’s control.

“My thoughts are still the same.”

I don’t want to sacrifice myself just because I feel sorry for her.

He poured himself a glass of cold water and spoke quietly.

“I have no intention of marrying anyone yet.”

“but…!”

“Furthermore, I have no desire to stand on someone’s side yet.”

“….”

Princess 1 looked at me blankly.

What I said also meant that I would ignore the Crown Prince’s favor.

“I think I’ve expressed my opinion well enough.”

“…Yes.”

She nodded as if what I said was right.

I think this is enough for you to understand, so I’ll just leave.

I think tomorrow will be very difficult, so I want to get some rest.

“I must have been holding on to a tired man for too long.”

She must have read my expression and jumped up with the same mistake on her face.

“Let’s talk again next time.”

“As you wish.”

“And please remember that my offer remains the same.”

It doesn’t just go to the end.

He said he understood and sent her away.

“Because I’m not going to eat today. “Wake me up tomorrow when it’s time.”

“yes.”

Mahol nodded at my words.

I left him behind and went into the bedroom.

“ah. Don’t try not to eat just because I don’t eat, just eat on your own. If you order food using my name, they will give it to you. “If that’s not possible, the money is there so you can buy it yourself.”

“yes.”

“Don’t starve foolishly.”

“yes.”

I was worried because of his nod without any change in his expression.

Still, I closed the door, thinking that if he had said something like this and was not a child, he would have taken care of it.

“I’m tired.”

I closed my eyes, enjoying the feeling of the soft bed embracing my entire body.

***

Bam bambam bam!

Fanfares rang out, and nobles dressed up in fine clothes gathered in groups of twos and threes in the banquet hall and chatted.

Nobility were not the only ones attending the event, where only those who received an invitation from the crown prince could attend.

People with the best talent in their fields gathered together, regardless of occupation, including children of famous article subjects.

Or maybe it’s a child with a strong stomach.

‘It’s surprising that there’s no Beatrice or Selina.’

It was unexpected that two people who are considered geniuses were not invited.

Given the Crown Prince’s personality, there’s no way he wouldn’t have invited them.

“Hmm…”

He quietly walked around among the nobles.

It’s not like Ellis is next to me, and in general, most of these questions are answered when you’re near nobles.

There are many cases where they talk to each other without hiding the content.

“I hired mercenaries this time. But these guys said…”

Not here.

“One of the family’s sword techniques…”

Not here either.

“I mean…”

“Here and there…”

“I liked…”

I think I wandered around for a while.

“Did you hear that? “His Majesty the Crown Prince said that among the people he sent invitations to, there were some who declined.”

bingo!

I found the right one.

Looking at the clothes he wore, he seemed to be the son of a wealthy man.

The subject’s son, or at least the son of an earl or higher.

“You know the geniuses of the kingdom, right?”

“know! If you don’t know them, you’re a spy. “Wait a minute, could it be…?”

“uh. “This time, His Majesty the Crown Prince sent invitations to Lady Beatrice and Lady Selina, but they were rejected.”

“Huh. crazy. “How could you refuse that?”

“What’s even more amazing is that you say it while rejecting it. Do you know what Beatrice and Selina said?”

“Would you be doing this if you knew? “Don’t hesitate and tell me right away!”

The other person’s emotions became a little stronger as they listened to the man’s words.

I’m also curious about this.

I had a vague guess that they would have refused.

There was no way the crown prince wouldn’t have sent them an invitation.

But I wondered what on earth he said in his refusal to create such anticipation.

“Don’t be surprised. Lady Beatrice said, ‘It’s better to study magic circles than to be friendly like that.’ Lady Selina said, ‘I don’t think I can get anything out of it.’”

“Wow, that’s crazy. “What kind of confidence do you have?”

“therefore! Other people were anxious because they couldn’t come here. “I’m full.”

“This is why geniuses cannot be viewed favorably. “They are people who live for their own good taste.”

I moved to my seat while listening to their conversation, which soon turned into swearing.

I have no intention of blaming them.

Because there is nothing wrong with what they say. In their eyes, their behavior was enough to be considered arrogant.

However, the reason I feel uneasy is because.

‘Why couldn’t I do that?’

It’s because of excessive worry.

I worried about things that hadn’t even happened yet.

The result is this.

It’s not all that bad, but I also thought that if I had stopped and thought about it a little, I wouldn’t have ended up in this situation.

“What are you talking about when nothing has happened yet?”

Did I hate attending this event this much?

There was that, but there was also something that made me worry because I could see what was going to happen in the future because I was here.

“His Majesty the Crown Prince is entering!”

The knight holding the spear shouts loudly.

The noisy people quieted down and the door opened.

The Crown Prince walked on the red carpet beneath the windows held by two knights.

He smiled leisurely and waved to people.

The Crown Prince ascended the podium. Then, magnificent music played and words introducing the king and queen rang out.

There was silence in the banquet hall, worse than the crown prince’s appearance.

The king, seated at the head of the dais, raised the glass next to him.

People noticed and looked up at the king, holding up random glasses around them.

“I am very happy to see talented people who will lead the country like this!”

Is he a king?

The aura emanating from his body had a type of energy that ordinary people could not encounter.

“Thank you for gathering to celebrate the birthday of my proud son, the Crown Prince, who will lead this country!”

Maybe it was because his eyes were so fierce, but even though his expression wasn’t scary, I couldn’t help but think he was scary.

“Let everyone have fun!”

The king raised his glass high with light words and took a shot.

He then sat down and nodded to the crown prince as if to tell him to proceed.

The crown prince bowed to the king, then stood up and faced the people.

“I won’t say much either! “Although this event is for my birthday, it is also an opportunity to socialize, so enjoy it to your heart’s content!”

“Waaah!”

People finally cheered at the crown prince’s words.

When people start hanging out and the atmosphere is in full swing.

“Then, let’s get a present.”

People gathered in front of the crown prince.

Each holding a well-wrapped gift, big or small.

“I brought this in by air…”

“Uh. “I’ll use it well.”

“Happy birthday.”

“thank you.”

“It was made by catching monsters living in the sea…”

“Hey. That’s good. “I’ll use it well.”

The crown prince formally accepted the people’s gifts.

As if that alone was good, people were happy that they had a conversation with the crown prince.

And I looked at him with envious eyes.

‘It’s really burdensome to look at it.’

There was a long time left before my turn came, but the crown prince was looking at me intently while receiving gifts from others.

“Did you bring it?”

“yes. “Here it is.”

I accepted the gift from the Crown Prince, which Mahol had told me to take separately, and walked to the Crown Prince.

As I was about to kneel in front of him, he put his hand out to stop me from kneeling.

“Friends do not kneel among themselves.”

“…!”

Hearing the crown prince’s words, I hurriedly rolled my eyes and looked around.

The surprised faces and the king’s interested eyes.

‘Oh, it’s ruined.’

I tried to give it to him as quietly as possible, but the crown prince had no intention of doing so.

He treated me differently from other people and put me in trouble.

“Who the hell is that guy? “Is that how you treat me?”

“I don’t know. But was there anyone that His Majesty the Crown Prince described as a close friend?”

The sounds of people whispering could be heard very clearly.

I bit my lip and handed him the gift.

I gave this and tried to go down right away.

Bukbuk-

But the crown prince’s subsequent actions stopped my thoughts.

He unwrapped the gift I gave him right then and there.

What is this? I don’t know what this is?

No, there is no way there is a hidden camera in this day and age, and it is the crown prince’s personal unexpected action.

“What is this?”

The crown prince picked up the leather armor and looked at me as if he didn’t like something.

What I gave him as a gift was obviously ordinary leather armor.

A little stylish leather armor with various patterns?

Even the crown prince can get these things.

I don’t know what he expected, but I think my gift didn’t meet his expectations.

“What is this, Raymond?”

His voice became a little cold.

The mouth is smiling, but the eyes are cold.

It is a reaction that seems to have a big difference in how they deal with me in the future depending on my answer.

I looked at him calmly and spoke honestly.

“It’s leather armor.”

“Who doesn’t know that? “What I’m asking is if you gave me something like this.”

The corners of his mouth slowly lowered.

He looks like he’s going to throw away his leather armor as soon as I go down.

It’s bloody.

So who wants to open the wrapping paper here?

But apart from that, I added something.

The ingredients are too precious to just throw it away.

“It’s made from Reid’s leather.”

“What…what?”

The crown prince was astonished.

“What?”

Everyone, including the crown prince and even the king, jumped up in shock.

“Do you like it?”

The Crown Prince nodded blankly at my words.