Chapter 306

Meanwhile, at that time.

Sereau wandered the corridor with a flushed, drunken face. Though he had to attend due to receiving an official invitation from the imperial palace, his position felt thoroughly uncomfortable.

Upstairs, Ian who had tried to trample him looked down, while beside his shoulders were the nobles who had slandered and torn at him.

Though wearing masks and laughing jovially was their virtue, it was true that as the alcohol rose, it became increasingly burdensome.

“Haah.”

Perhaps it would have been better if he had never allied with Ian. Having experienced dipping into the honey pot, even ordinary sweetness no longer tasted sweet. Then, a woman lightly patted his back.

“Brother. What are you doing?”

Sereau’s sister, Allenara.

Like him, she had been consuming food and drink since the banquet began, yet her red lips remained perfect as if painted on. She firmly adjusted her gloves reaching to her elbows while scolding her brother.

“I told you not to leave your seat. If we don’t speak, someone else gets more chances to talk. Just watching that is like sticking your head in a lion’s mouth.”

The family’s standing was pushed to the edge of a cliff. Though they could still participate in social activities without issue thanks to Allenara’s distinctive conduct, how long it would last was uncertain.

Sereau fixed his sister’s collar while pouting.

“What about you? Why did you come out? To offer your neck to the lion?”

“Hahaha. You can do that, brother. I’m just here to watch. By the way, I noticed mages controlling the stairs leading upstairs. Isn’t there another way?”

Upstairs? Sereau frowned at Allenara’s question. Come to think of it, he had seen nobles lingering particularly around the entrance to those stairs.

At first he thought they were trying to get noticed by Ian and Jin, but looking at Allenara, it seemed their purpose lay elsewhere.

“Allenara.”

“Wash down that stuffy talk with wine. Why do you keep saying foreign countries won’t work when you even tried arranging marriage talks with Lord Ian? Better to wear a crown in another country than cling to a decrepit mansion.”

News that all the visiting foreign leaders were unmarried had already spread widely. Especially for nobles like the Sereau family who were staggering under the imperial palace’s checks, this was like a spark of hope.

“If possible, I’d prefer becoming a member of the imperial family without going abroad. But you know? His Highness Jin is too young, and Lord Ian is already off the table. Above all, there’s no suitable match among the current nobles.”

It had always been thus. Marriage ties between the imperial family and nobility were contracts made under clear purposes. Either massive capital was needed, or the imperial family needed to soothe noble authority.

From any perspective, the current Bariel imperial palace had no reason to extend a hand to the nobility.

“Since there’s no way forward here, we have no choice but to go abroad. Then our family’s importance within Bariel will also rise as a center of diplomatic negotiations. Hayman did the same, didn’t they?”

“Shh! How dare you casually mention that name.”

While everyone acknowledged that the Hayman family had been extraordinary from before, they only gained the honor of being ‘between imperial and noble’ after acquiring a wife from the Ruswena royal family.

They participated in diplomatic coordination between Bariel and Ruswena, of course, and the massive profits flowing through them were of an incomparable scale to other families.

“What does it matter? It’s true. So, brother, get your head straight and fix your collar properly. Who knows? Queen Eripony might take a liking to you.”

“What nonsense.”

“Brother looks decent enough if you glance quickly. Should have taken more after mother like me, tsk.”

Allenara clicked her tongue while tidying Sereau’s attire.

While officials gathered for diplomatic relations, nobles gathered to survive. No matter how one calculated, after the appointment ceremony, the imperial palace’s authority would clearly become more perfect and omnipotent. Then, the nobles’ position would shrink even further.

Before that, this was the final chance heaven had granted.

“So, how do we get upstairs? You’ve come to the palace often, brother, you must know.”

“All the places I know are already controlled. Can’t you see other nobles can’t get up there either?”

“Ah, seriously.”

You’re no help.

Allenara crossed her arms and wracked her brain. If they couldn’t go up, they’d have to wait for the kings to come down, but wouldn’t that make it easier for other nobles to approach too?

“Brother, go back in first. Since I’m unfamiliar with this place, I’ll look around pretending to be lost.”

“Allenara!”

“Smile. Eyes are naturally drawn to someone who’s smiling rather than standing still.”

Allenara pushed her brother into the banquet hall corridor and turned the opposite way herself.

Since there was a garden surrounding the main palace, surely walking along it would lead to stairs going up. Even servants’ passages would do.

Rustle.

She observed while watching the brilliantly lit building.

Silhouettes of people appeared and disappeared through windows, and snippets of conversation from the garden rose and fell. Being an event space for the imperial family, the upper floor had notably fewer windows than below.

‘Going around this way puts me completely opposite the balcony where His Highness Jin gave his toast earlier. No one should come to this terrace…’

“Eldert. What do you think?”

“I believe it has merit. Moving according to their intentions risks danger. Above all, isn’t today the beginning of history? To cut it off right now…”

Allenara noticed voices from a nearby upper terrace. Her body instinctively shrank as her ears perked up.

Eldert? If it was Eldert, she’d heard he was Ruswena’s envoy, and there was only one person he would address so respectfully.

‘It’s Queen Eripony.’

Good heavens, damn it. If she’d known this would happen, she should have sent her brother instead! Allenara held her breath while squeezing her eyes shut regretfully.

But strangely, no following words came.

“I’d heard rumors that portraits in the imperial palace had eyes and ears, but I didn’t know trees did too.”

“…?”

“I’m talking about you. The lady hiding behind the tree.”

“…!”

Allenara revealed herself in surprise.

Queen Eripony leaned on the railing. With her long blue-green hair flowing down, she looked down at Allenara with apparent interest.

As her glossy hair caught the moonlight, Allenara was reminded of a summer riverbank. Perhaps due to her immense height, she strangely felt as if they were face to face.

“On your way to meet a lover?”

“No. I came out briefly to cool down and got lost. I’m not familiar with the imperial palace layout. I-I apologize, Queen Eripony.”

“No need for apologies. This is Bariel’s imperial palace, is it not? I am a guest, and you are this country’s…”

“Daughter of House Sereau, Allenara Sereau.”

When the queen trailed off, Allenara immediately gave a polite greeting. Normally she should state her title too, but after failing to inherit the duchy, they no longer mentioned it.

Eripony merely raised an eyebrow while resting her chin in her hand.

“Well, whatever. Enjoy yourself then. There doesn’t seem to be another perfect eve like tonight.”

Eripony raised her glass in acknowledgment and turned to leave the terrace. As the ends of her long hair fluttered, Allenara realized her opportunity was passing by like the wind.

She had to catch the queen’s attention by any means necessary.

“Y-Your Majesty!”

Though her voice cracked from the sudden shout, it made Eripony turn her head curiously. She wore a leisurely, enigmatic smile.

“Isn’t the night more radiant with Your Majesty’s presence? As-as expected of someone who caught the imperial family’s attention.”

“…Imperial attention?”

Eripony leaned her upper body over the railing and stuck her head out downward. Swoosh, her hair flowed down with the movement. To Allenara, it looked like a rope for climbing up.

Grab it, grab that.

Her tongue moved automatically with the thought.

“What do you mean by that?”

“Di-didn’t you exchange marriage talks with His Highness Gale? Everyone regretted it not working out. Ruswena and Bariel could have formed new ties and history.”

She brought up rumors that during the civil war, Gale had tried to arrange marriage talks with the Ruswena king to avoid execution.

Would she know? Not know?

It didn’t matter either way. Just find me interesting.

So, call me up to where you are. Please.

“Oh my.”

Eripony raised an eyebrow and turned to Eldert. He too shook his head as if he’d never heard of it.

This was one of the schemes to create defectors, and since it wasn’t directly related to Hayman, information hadn’t necessarily moved toward Ruswena. Above all, with the Arsen incident breaking out afterward, it had faded away as a dim happening.

“What was your name again?”

“Allenara Sereau.”

“Yes. Lady Allenara.”

Eripony elegantly dropped her fan over the railing. Allenara quickly picked it up from exactly where it fell at her feet, and looked up at the queen again. Eripony’s silvery-white eyes held a bright smile.

“Would you bring me my fan?”

Come up here. I’ll tell Eldert to clear the way. That’s what Eripony was saying. Allenara firmly gripped the fan with both hands and nodded.

The fan carried a very thick, sweet scent. It was as deep as the honey pot that House Sereau had previously managed, if not more so.

***

“Your Majesty. We should head back in.”

At the end of the corridor leading to the banquet hall.

Damon stood still, staring into space lost in thought. Time continued flowing, and even the guards began looking at him strangely. Finally, as if finishing organizing his thoughts, he took a step.

Creeak.

As the doors swung open to both sides, Prince Noah turned to look at Damon. The atmosphere was little different from when they’d left earlier. The prince’s expression was dark, and Jin was discussing something with the gray-haired man. Ian?

‘There he is.’

Some report must have come in, as he showed his back while talking with a mage. Noah sniffled as he greeted Damon.

“Excuse me.”

“What about Queen Eripony? What did you discuss?”

“Hmm. I didn’t see her, but did she follow me out? The night air is refreshing, so Queen Eripony must be enjoying contemplation as well.”

“Ah, is that so?”

His tone pretending nothing had happened was remarkably natural. As Damon raised his empty wine glass, an attendant approached to fill it.

“Prince Noah.”

“…What is it?”

Damon addressed Noah. Wondering what kind of hint he was trying to give, Noah responded quietly, already intimidated.

“It seems the tribute from Burgos was insufficient, so I’m thinking of presenting separate tribute upon return.”

“And?”

“I’m considering presenting high-grade fertilizer for the tax exemption benefits. Since that would likely mean nothing going to Clifford’s side until next year, I wanted to give you advance notice.”

Noah’s mouth slowly opened.

“What do you-“

“Nothing’s certain yet, of course. It’s just a candidate for now. Or perhaps later, would you like to have a private conversation? I’d also like to seek your advice on what tribute Clifford presented. I have something to say about managing the jewels too.”

Gurgle.

Damon poured wine into the glass in Noah’s hand.

Filled to the brim until it rippled, nearly overflowing.

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MBSE Chapter 135 - Love is Crazy

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MBSE Chapter 137 - To Gale First

MBSE Chapter 138 - I Swear

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MBSE Chapter 143 - Fall from Grace

MBSE Chapter 144 - Forbidden Magic

MBSE Chapter 145 - Ashes

MBSE Chapter 146 - It Really is a Curse

MBSE Chapter 147 - Truth Serum

MBSE Chapter 148 - A Secret Deal

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MBSE Chapter 150 - A Sloppy Letter

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MBSE Chapter 168 - That Night

MBSE Chapter 169 - A Mess

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MBSE Chapter 171 - Spreading Spark

MBSE Chapter 172 - The Fate of the Twins

MBSE Chapter 173 - Jin, A Precious Child

MBSE Chapter 174 - Moving Forward, Bit by Bit

MBSE Chapter 175 - Variable

MBSE Chapter 176 - Mana-Sealing Stone

MBSE Chapter 177 - The Black Moon

MBSE Chapter 178 - Dark Side of the Moon

MBSE Chapter 179 - The Third Imperial Palace, Now

MBSE Chapter 180 - Surrender

MBSE Chapter 181 - Angel's Eyes

MBSE Chapter 182 - The Day Ends

MBSE Chapter 183 - Emergency Meeting

MBSE Chapter 184 - The Next Emperor

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MBSE Chapter 194 - Trust

MBSE Chapter 195 - Merry Daily

MBSE Chapter 196 - Extra! Extra!

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MBSE Chapter 198 - Amidst the Commotions

MBSE Chapter 199 - The Atan, Tribe of Blood

MBSE Chapter 200 - Wound Me Too

MBSE Chapter 201 - The Emperor Mage

MBSE Chapter 202 - For the Sake of Position

MBSE Chapter 203 - D-7

MBSE Chapter 204 - Rainy Days

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MBSE Chapter 206 - Imperial Guard

MBSE Chapter 207 - Breaking the Black Armor

MBSE Chapter 208 - Chatur Zone 3

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MBSE Chapter 210 - D-5

MBSE Chapter 211 - The Trial Begins

MBSE Chapter 212 - The Defense

MBSE Chapter 213 - The Verdict

MBSE Chapter 214 - The One Who Was the First Prince

MBSE Chapter 215 - In the Greenhouse

MBSE Chapter 216 - I Object

MBSE Chapter 217 - A New Prophecy

MBSE Chapter 218 - D-4

MBSE Chapter 219 - One Step Back

MBSE Chapter 220 - One Body, One Mind

MBSE Chapter 221 - A Trap Script

MBSE Chapter 222 - Push

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MBSE Chapter 224 - D-3

MBSE Chapter 225 - The Voice of God

MBSE Chapter 226 - Little Devil

MBSE Chapter 227 - A Silent Response

MBSE Chapter 228 - D-2

MBSE Chapter 229 - The Demon's Whisperer

MBSE Chapter 230 - D-1

MBSE Chapter 231 - What are You?

MBSE Chapter 232 - Of Royal Blood

MBSE Chapter 233 - D-Day

MBSE Chapter 234 - The Owner of the Voice

MBSE Chapter 235 - The Last

MBSE Chapter 236 - Consider it an Honor

MBSE Chapter 237 - Leaving Behind

MBSE Chapter 238 - Without Ian

MBSE Chapter 239 - Three Hours Ago

MBSE Chapter 240 - Whispering

MBSE Chapter 241 - Calling Names

MBSE Chapter 242 - Ruswena Delegation

MBSE Chapter 243 - Purge While on Bed

MBSE Chapter 244 - This is the Bloodwind

MBSE Chapter 245 - Central Nobility

MBSE Chapter 246 - A Secret for Ruswena

MBSE Chapter 247 - Melania's Plea

MBSE Chapter 248 - Jin's Request

MBSE Chapter 249 - Pat-pat and Bicker-backer

MBSE Chapter 250 - Opposition Noble's Signatures

MBSE Chapter 251 - Leaving the Palace

MBSE Chapter 252 - Mud Pit

MBSE Chapter 253 - Rumors

MBSE Chapter 254 - Pillars

MBSE Chapter 255 - Caught in a Trap

MBSE Chapter 256 - The Trial of the Seven Families Begin

MBSE Chapter 257 - Jin's Bariel

MBSE Chapter 258 - The Verdict

MBSE Chapter 259 - Side Effects of the Mana Amplification Stone

MBSE Chapter 260 - Before Preparing the Appointment Ceremony

MBSE Chapter 261 - Introduction of Three Countries' Figures

MBSE Chapter 262 - The Reason for Remembering Timothy

MBSE Chapter 263 - Each Person's Thoughts

MBSE Chapter 264 - A Side Branch

MBSE Chapter 265 - Emancipation

MBSE Chapter 266 - The First Secret Inspection

MBSE Chapter 267 - Secret Eater

MBSE Chapter 268 - Pretending to Know

MBSE Chapter 269 - Each Other's Well-being

MBSE Chapter 270 - Underground Brawl

MBSE Chapter 271 - The Best Banquet

MBSE Chapter 272 - The King's Circumstances

MBSE Chapter 273 - What Only Ian Knows

MBSE Chapter 274 - Selection Exam

MBSE Chapter 275 - Who Rigged the Tournament Bracket?

MBSE Chapter 276 - Each Other's Purpose

MBSE Chapter 277 - Criticism

MBSE Chapter 278 - Their Own Reasons

MBSE Chapter 279 - A Different World

MBSE Chapter 280 - Head-on

MBSE Chapter 281 - Beric Goes Forth

MBSE Chapter 282 - After Victory

MBSE Chapter 283 - The Award Ceremony

MBSE Chapter 284 - The Half Moon Rises

MBSE Chapter 285 - Time to Trade Secrets

MBSE Chapter 286 - Damon Runkvis

MBSE Chapter 287 - Forgotten Page

MBSE Chapter 288 - The Guests are Coming

MBSE Chapter 289 - Young Lion Cub

MBSE Chapter 290 - A Queen's Provocation

MBSE Chapter 291 - A Peculiar Taste

MBSE Chapter 292 - Things to Endure

MBSE Chapter 293 - A Private Talk with Jeirutt

MBSE Chapter 294 - The Carriages Stop

MBSE Chapter 295 - Pointy Ears

MBSE Chapter 296 - And Then, This and That Happened

MBSE Chapter 297 - Examination

MBSE Chapter 298 - The Fox Prince

MBSE Chapter 299 - The Variable

MBSE Chapter 300 - Inner Thoughts

MBSE Chapter 301 - Time to Change the Meaning

MBSE Chapter 302 - The Taste of Magic

MBSE Chapter 303 - Banquet of Kings

MBSE Chapter 304 - The Whereabouts of the Jewels

MBSE Chapter 305 - According to Plan

MBSE Chapter 306 - This is an Opportunity

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🔒85MBSE Chapter 308 - The Appointment Ceremony

🔒85MBSE Chapter 309 - Don't Look Down

🔒85MBSE Chapter 310 - Just Ten Steps Please

🔒85MBSE Chapter 311 - There are No Eternal Secrets

🔒85MBSE Chapter 312 - Who Knows?

🔒85MBSE Chapter 313 - Three Passes

🔒85MBSE Chapter 314 - A Bond Woven by Secrets

🔒85MBSE Chapter 315 - The Dilemma

🔒85MBSE Chapter 316 - Through Alenara

🔒85MBSE Chapter 317 - I Want to Go

🔒85MBSE Chapter 318 - A Small Engagement Ceremony

🔒85MBSE Chapter 319 - The Child with a Mask

🔒85MBSE Chapter 320 - Time to Return

🔒85MBSE Chapter 321 - Break of Dawn

🔒85MBSE Chapter 322 - Formation of the Investigation Team

🔒85MBSE Chapter 323 - Harboring Thorns

🔒85MBSE Chapter 324 - Before Crossing the Border

🔒85MBSE Chapter 325 - Stop

🔒85MBSE Chapter 326 - Before the Border

🔒85MBSE Chapter 327 - Secret Contract

🔒85MBSE Chapter 328 - Discovering Ian

🔒85MBSE Chapter 329 - To Meet the King

🔒85MBSE Chapter 330 - Entering Clifford

🔒85MBSE Chapter 331 - Those Who Hold Idgal

🔒85MBSE Chapter 332 - On the Brink of Explosion

🔒85MBSE Chapter 333 - The Mages' Grand Council

🔒85MBSE Chapter 334 - Magic Amplification Drug

🔒85MBSE Chapter 335 - We're Going Too

🔒85MBSE Chapter 336 - Those Mages in the Vineyard

🔒85MBSE Chapter 337 - Laughter Gathered in One Place

🔒85MBSE Chapter 338 - An Unexpected Target

🔒85MBSE Chapter 339 - The Popularization of Idgal

🔒85MBSE Chapter 340 - That Which Cannot be Seen

🔒85MBSE Chapter 341 - Bargos's Desperate Move

🔒85MBSE Chapter 342 - The Signal

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