Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 178
◈ 178. [Side Story] Victory Party (2)
This unidentified ivory girl seems to be dissatisfied with me for some reason..
Just from what you're saying, it looks like it has something to do with me..
‘I should have asked Lucas about Ash's relationships with women... … No, if that were the case, there would have been no end even if I stayed up all night..’
Wasn’t Ash a playboy who was known nationwide?.
I probably didn't have time to listen to the special lectures, and even if I did, it would have been impossible to remember them all..
‘So who is this lady... … ah!’
I suddenly noticed.
That ivory hair is the same as the hair color of SSR-level hero characters from the Northern Aryan Kingdom..
In addition, although it is slightly tanned and cream-colored, pale skin with light pigmentation is characteristic of northerners..
And the white fur that was decorated with that pearl-colored dress... … It must be that of the white bear, the symbol of the Aryan kingdom..
By this point it was clear. I smiled bitterly and quickly got up..
“Sorry for the delay in finding out, lady..”
I stood in front of the girl and bowed politely..
“As you know, my name is Ash, the 3rd prince of the Everblack Empire..”
“…….”
“Can you tell me the lady's name??”
I already read the document I received from Fernandez, so I understand the name well..
Still, it would be better to have a process of communicating clearly to each other..
“……Yoon.”
The girl reluctantly spit out her name as if she was embarrassed..
“My name is Yun Arian, Your Royal Highness..”
“It's an honor to meet you. Princess Yun.”
As I continued to bend down, Yoon twisted his body as if uncomfortable and put his left hand forward as if he had no choice..
I carefully held the back of her left hand and kissed it. Yun was disgusted and her shoulders were shaking..
Well, I was simply following the rules. don't hate it so much.
I kissed the back of the hand of a woman I had never met before and it was something I did with great courage..
It is said that Ash is usually the kind of person who ignores royal etiquette and everything and does what he wants, but he still met someone he was talking about getting married with, so he had to do it right..
When I parted my lips and smiled kindly, Yoon quickly took his left hand..
***
Ariane Yoon. 19 years old.
As the second princess of the Aryan Kingdom, it was written in her profile document that she was bright and wise, and as brave as a bear, she was popular in the kingdom..
‘Brave like a bear……?’
Looking down at the girl in front of me, I broke into a cold sweat. No matter how you look at it, it looks more like a swan than a bear..
“I was sent as an envoy, and when I arrived here, I saw that there was a marriage conversation going on between them..”
Standing on the border between the garden and the banquet hall, we are having a conversation..
Yoon leaned against the terrace wall and swirled the champagne glass in his hand..
“The fate of royal descendants is always like this. Ha, anyway, I'm talking about marrying the third prince with the worst reputation.…….”
“The 3rd prince is right in front of you..”
If you speak too openly, the delicate prince will get hurt..
“You wouldn't say you don't know your reputation, Your Highness Prince Ashe.?”
“You can't know a person's true nature just by their reputation in the world. Princess Yun.”
Yoon gave me the title of 'constant messenger', but I didn't do that..
The Aryan Kingdom is a vassal state that pays tribute to the Everblack Empire, albeit in name..
Also, for that reason, she would not be able to easily reject this marriage conversation that took place against her will..
“do you hate me?”
When I asked with a grin, Yoon rolled his bright yellow eyes..
“Is there any reason to like it? A playboy, a bastard... … If he's a bad guy, he's done everything he can..”
“It might all be nonsense, right??”
“If not, will there be smoke in the chimney??”
I shrugged my shoulders at Yoon, who snorted..
“If I'm really such a womanizer, shouldn't all the girls I've touched be swarming like bees at a party like this??”
My surroundings were clean. Yoon was the first to approach me one-on-one..
But Yoon glared at me with a shocked expression on his face..
“Do you really think I don't know? You are famous for approaching the other person, sucking on the sweet water, and then throwing it away without mercy.?”
“…….”
“I heard that there are dozens of girls who fell prey to your tricks and gave up their bodies, minds, and possessions, only to be abandoned. Aren’t you going to use me and my kingdom enough and then throw it away??”
I was speechless and buffered..
So, what is it? Ash, this guy wasn't just a playboy who was playing with fire, he was a scumbag who took advantage of people's money and even ended up cutting them off.?
‘Come to think of it, I heard that at Serenade and Winter Silver, he borrowed a lot of money and committed evil acts..’
They've done the same thing to other girls' families as well. Oh wow…….
Only then did I understand why Ash's ex-lovers didn't come running to him at this party..
If the end had been so bad, it would have been difficult to run with open arms. I wouldn't know if he came holding a knife in both hands..
“I also support strengthening the alliance between the two countries. No, what country in the world would oppose an alliance with the Everblack Empire??”
Yun brought his plump red lips together and let out a soft sigh..
“But that method was an arranged marriage! It's really old-fashioned. Can’t there be an alliance if both sides don’t have children of the same age??”
“So how can we strengthen our alliance other than marriage? I admit it's outdated, though. Adults think there is no way to become closer than being in-laws..”
“Is there a need to get that close in the first place? Functionally, we just need to decide on what to do and the lines we will keep, sign a treaty, and announce it..”
Yoon shrugged her shoulders humorously, wearing a dress that revealed her collarbone and shoulders..
“Rather than sending each other's sons and daughters away and being tied up in blood, it is better to make a clean contract and fulfill each other's obligations. A relationship that is as cool and refreshing as the snow that falls in the summer. Isn't it good??”
It snows lightly in the summer?
It was difficult to immediately understand the Northern analogy about snow falling all year round, but I understood what was being said..
‘I guess you really don't want to marry me.…….’
It was time to say a few more words to Yun..
The servant at the entrance to the grand banquet hall shouted in a loud voice..
“This is the position of His Majesty the Emperor's second son and Minister of Public Administration, His Highness Fernandez 'Emberkeeper' Everblack.!”
Oh my. My brother is leaving..
Everyone's eyes inside the party were focused on the entrance to the grand banquet hall. Me and Yoon also looked there..
Fernandez entered wearing a fancy tailcoat, trademark monocle, and all kinds of fancy decorations..
Earrings, necklaces, rings... … It sparkles so much. He's tall and handsome, so he suits him well..
The orchestra played soft, soothing music..
Fernandez entered the party with a smile on his face and greeted those around him..
Right after, before people could even talk to him in admiration,.
“This is the position of His Majesty the Emperor's eldest son and Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Army, His Highness Larc 'Avalanche' Everblack.!”
Today's real protagonist, Lark, has appeared..
Larque entered wearing military uniform rather than a banquet gown..
The military uniform perfectly suited his tall height and stocky physique..
It may be less flashy than a tailcoat, but it was definitely noticeable at this party..
Above all, Lark's waistband…….
‘knife.’
A long sword is sheathed..
In principle, it is said that blades longer than 50cm are not allowed inside the imperial palace..
It's completely against party manners. However, Larque came in proudly wearing a large long sword..
It was a possible action because he was the commander-in-chief who held the military power of the empire..
The orchestra began to play a magnificent triumphal song as if it had been prepared in advance..
Applause poured in from all directions for the Commander-in-Chief, who had successfully ended the war against the Duchy of Bringer (so it was said)..
All the nobles, including you and me, gathered around Lark..
The popularity is nothing compared to when I entered..
“Hmm.”
Yoon, who was looking at Larc from afar, asked me:.
“Prince Lark is already married.?”
“Yes. They say they already have three children..”
A noble lady, who appeared to be Lark's wife, was seen smiling brightly, kissing her husband's cheek, and then wrapping her arms around her affectionately. It looks good.
Yoon made a groaning sound as if he was disappointed..
“That's too bad. It's my taste.”
“Do you have a taste for married men… … ? Did you have such dangerous tastes, Princess Yun??”
“What are you saying? No. It means that out of the three, His Highness the Prince, he was the most my type..”
With the man who would become her husband by her side, Yoon spoke calmly and softly..
Somehow it felt funny, so I covered my mouth and smiled and asked.
“What about Fernandez? He is still single. Plus, you look good. taller than me.”
“I don't like sneaky men.”
Fernandez had already moved to a corner of the party and was talking quietly with some people..
Because everyone was looking at Lark, he was able to move without making a sound..
Yun looked at the situation and shook his head..
“You're the type of person who plots tricks. I don't like that kind of thing..”
“Compared to me?”
“hmm… … Let’s think about it. Insidious man and bad man…….”
I burst out laughing.
“Exactly what kind of man do you like? What is your standard of taste??”
“Really, why don't men in the south know?”
The princess of the northernmost part of the continent raised her arms... … Take a posture that emphasizes your biceps.
“Of course, it's awesome muscle.!”
said simply.
“…….”
ah.
indeed.
I understood it right away.
“Tight muscles! Magnificent spirit! He is a master of counter-radiation energy who can uproot mountains with his strength and turn the world upside down with his spirit.!”
Is this the aesthetics of a country that survived the harsh cold? Indeed, I understand..
So, I like the muscular Larc, but I hate the tall Fernandez..
“Can I ask one question??”
I suddenly became curious and asked.
“What are the popular female figures in the Aryan Kingdom?……?”
“It's the same.”
This time, Yoon raised the other arm to emphasize his biceps..
“Muscles! A tall bone pole! What else could there be??”
“……By those standards, Princess Yoon doesn't seem to be very popular.?”
You look so delicate.
“It would be amazing if I took this off again.…….”
Yoon was trying to show off her abs, but when she realized she was wearing a tightly buttoned dress, she raised both hands up..
“There's no way to show you.”
“…….”
You seem to be quite confident in your muscles, but hey, that line is a bit dangerous. I hope you'll be careful from now on.
While having such an unproductive but enjoyable chat,.
Dang-! Dang-! Deng-!
Suddenly, a loud, slow, and heavy bell rang three times in the banquet hall..
The noisy party hall suddenly became quiet as if cold water had been poured on it. Everyone looked at the entrance with shocked eyes..
Yun, who noticed an unusual atmosphere, covered his mouth and stared at the entrance..
“uh? no way? no way?”
It's always impossible to catch someone.
The servant, who had been shouting for the royal family to appear in a loud voice, this time spoke with difficulty in a trembling voice..
“Long live Your Majesty, the supreme, noble, and noble person of this country, the only emperor of the great Everblack Empire, who was chosen by the goddess to build paradise on this earth.!”
hurray!
Everyone shouted that and bowed their heads in respect. To that person who hasn't even appeared yet.
Yoon and I quickly lowered our heads and got down on one knee..
“You are entering!”
With a scream like a scream, the man entered the grand banquet hall..
“…….”
I opened my mouth slightly and looked up at my father..
If God made humans out of gold instead of clay, wouldn't it look like this?.
I didn't know it when I was frozen on the throne. This man's appearance. his appearance. And the sparkling golden light hidden in those two pitch-black eyes..
He seemed like a man born to become an emperor..
The majesty, intimidation, and transcendent air that overflows from the body clad in black and gold robes.…….
thud!
I just quietly stepped on the carpet, but I thought I heard a sound..
The sole emperor of the Everblack Empire.
Traha ‘Peacemaker’ Everblack entered the main banquet hall, flapping his red cape..
“hmm…….”
He slowly glanced at the thousands of people kneeling in front of him.,
“……where is ash?”
I found it first..
yes?
no… … why?
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