Chapter 470
My Villains Episode 470
66. silver prince(25)
After the title conferment ceremony was completed, King Ruil Rix II hosted a banquet for those who had become new vassals of the empire. Even though it was a banquet held in a military camp, the arrangements were excellent..
No, honestly, it was so good that my mouth dropped..
A large dining table made of white wood was brought up to the podium one after another, and chairs with high backs and ornate decorations were arranged to accommodate the number of VIPs, which numbered over fifty. The white top of the table was soon covered by a luxurious tablecloth. It was made of thick layers of high-quality linen cloth dyed with purple dye..
When eating outdoors, it was common to replace the front plate with a wide, hard bread. Even nobles did this in outdoor areas where it was difficult to use utensils, and eating food with bare hands was also taken for granted.
lost.
However, the dinner given by the richest man on the continent was different from the norm. Shiny silver plates and cutlery were laid out, followed by carts loaded with all kinds of food..
I sat down on a chair covered with velvet cushions and burst into laughter..
“……It's hitting the mark. When you go on an expedition, do you pack all this stuff with you?.”
“Isn’t that the meaning of the servant’s existence??”
The person who answered my self-talk was Luffy Letooth, a royal bag. At first glance, he gives an impression of being easy-going due to his cute nickname 'Tutu' and his plump face, but he is also one of the emperor's close associates and in charge of the palace officials..
“The majesty of the emperor is like the sun and the moon; it must never lose its shine. Also, thanks to the detailed preparations made by the Chamberlain, he was able to treat precious people well..”
“••••••Ah, yes.”
As already explained, this banquet was held to welcome the new nobles of the empire. Thanks to this, we had no choice but to sit together in an uncomfortable and awkward manner with all kinds of nobles and high-ranking imperial officers brought by the emperor..
This arrangement of seats also ultimately followed rank, so people with similar titles and ranks had no choice but to gather together..
“Four imperial chefs have accompanied you, so if you're lucky, you'll be able to taste the best food in the empire. Ah, why should I be so lucky? These people blame the environment so much.……
Those of highest rank naturally sat at the emperor's table. Ruilix II was sitting on a large throne that was large enough for three men to sit on, and on his left and right were Guardian Fabio and Viscount Anya Nel, respectively. Sitting next to them were Prince Ulkar and Rujan, who had become the heir of the empire, and next to them were Imperial Marshal Nadim and Bishop Aramos of Hong. Since the emperor wanted to talk to the Nudean lord, Atalanta also sat near the end with an awkward look on her face..
“Because they do not have decent facilities, they are severely punished for not being able to display their skills.……
As the prince of Eisbowald, it was right for me to sit somewhere at that table, but I felt like I would get sick of it right away if I ate there, so I quickly ran to the table next to it..
Of course, protecting the prince is important, but… … Well, from the moment I entered the imperial army's garrison, that didn't mean much. What good would it be to hold your sword tightly and stick to the prince's side when there are thousands of imperial troops swarming around?.
Anyway, I ran to the next table to avoid the uncomfortable position, and some of the emperor's entourage followed me..
“But actually, if you ask me if there is such a dramatic difference from eating at the imperial palace, I can only say that I don't know.……
One of the dogs was Tutu, who sat diagonally from me and chatted non-stop..
“Of course, some people with picky tastes may say that the taste is completely different.……
I didn't realize it when I saw it a week ago, but this guy talks a lot. Dozens of servants were going back and forth between carts and stuffing tablecloths, talking loudly, making you wonder if they were possessed by dead ghosts who couldn't speak..
I feel like I want to swear at him and tell him to shut up, but... no, let's hold on. I'm not some kind of social talisman, and I can't cause trouble for no reason in such an important situation..
Meanwhile, the one who followed me was not just one of these talkative courtiers..
“Is there oat porridge??”
“Oh, I'll get it done right away..”
“Just prepare it without salt and with a little pepper..”
“Yes sir.”
In the face of all kinds of delicacies, it was Geombaek Tuacelo who ordered oat porridge from the servant..
This middle-aged nobleman, wearing a short coat and a stylish chaperone hanging on his back, was staring at me sitting across from him. There was no color at all in that gaze, but it was rather annoying. It was a watchful look from a sword master, so it would have been even stranger if it wasn't uncomfortable..
Also, sitting at the end of the table was a woman with translucent, rock-like skin. At first glance, this wizard, called the 'Crystal Golem of Aringen', looked just like a crystal statue, so it was difficult to imagine him eating food. Thanks to this, sitting in front of the table was very awkward, but I couldn't tell him to go away because he was in a bad mood, so I tried to look away..
Of course, the table wasn't entirely filled with uncomfortable people..
“to duck.”
The person with the excited voice was none other than Munchi. When he saw the roast duck that had just arrived on the table, his eyes lit up and he glanced back at me..
“……what. why‘?”
“Cut it out.”
“eat it because you did it.”
“Cut it out.”
“I told you to do it.”
In response to the firm refusal, instead of making a fuss, the group pursed its lips and held a fork and knife towards the whole roasted duck. And with extremely clumsy skill, he began chopping up the duck's wing ridges..
“……Ugh. Give it to me.”
“lol.”
Since I couldn't put on a crazy show of dismemberment and explosions at a table with many people sitting around, I cut off the wings, legs, and breast meat appropriately..
“Instead of starting with greasy meat, eat some vegetables first..”
“ yes.”
I just answered like that and put the moist breast meat and the crispy skin into my mouth..
“……okay. I'm just glad I don't have to eat it with my hands..”
When I took a handful of romaine, butterhead, and figs from a salad full of cumbersome flower decorations and placed them on the plate, he smiled again..
“Oh, this lady here is the famous cancer……
Palace Baek, whose eyes were sparkling, muttered, cleared his throat, and corrected himself..
“Lord Phoenics, no, I heard that among the Count's subordinates is a female swordsman from the Eastern Continent. She must be here..”
“I'm not a subordinate... … . Well, he's the only one from the East..”
“indeed.”
When the mungchi didn't react, Rupertus probably thought he didn't understand what he was saying, so he spoke to him in fluent Milano..
“I have always admired Eastern culture, but I think this is the first time I have met an Easterner who is not a merchant. Beautiful lady. May I ask your name??”
“••••••no.”
“……uh. Umm, no, I said?”
Mungchi glanced at Goongjungbaek with a look in his eyes asking, ‘What is this idiot?’ and then focused on Ori..
“Because the child is a bit awkward at speaking. Don't worry too much.”
“Oh, is that right?……
Lupirtus nodded with a hesitant expression and then turned his attention back to me..
“By the way, you are truly blessed to be the lord of Eisbovald. You may already know, but among the manors that became His Excellency's territory, there is a place called 'Odris'. The area is widely known for its good wood, and my favorite piece of furniture is a bookshelf made of rosewood from Odris. Thanks to the elegant scent of the rosewood, reading becomes even more enjoyable... … I unconsciously touched the glass in front of me. It was a tin cup with all kinds of animals, including lions and dragons, embossed on it, and it seemed like it could easily make at least one person shut up by hitting their head with it..
“Oh my. The glass is empty.”
When he asked the servant who rushed to his call for cold water, Lupirtus tilted his head with a puzzled look on his face..
“Do you not drink alcohol? “Let’s start by tasting the wine brought from Mitteltan.” “No, it’s okay. It's a long time until Icebowald..”
“Yeah? Do you plan to go back after dinner??”
“That's how it should be. The Emperor, well, I am grateful for the hospitality that His Majesty has shown me, but as you know, the whole territory is a mess and things are piled up..”
Of course it's an excuse.
Knights, officers, and officials are already at work in major occupied areas such as Eisbowald, Froshaven, and Bulfurt. There will be no problems if the negotiating team, including Prince Ulkar, leaves for a while..
But that doesn’t mean you can play around with ease. Just by looking at the eyes of the soldiers guarding the podium, it is clear what the imperial army thinks of us. How can we relax and drink alcohol?.
Click.
Suddenly, I turned to my right and saw Hayla munching on cream-covered bread while looking towards the beach. The tin cup in front of her was clean and empty, but she could tell that it was full of wine by looking at the red marks left behind..
Perhaps sensing my staring gaze, Heila looked back at me with a calm expression and held out some bread..
“……custard?”
“……No, that's enough.”
Just as I was about to sigh softly, I heard boisterous laughter coming from the head of the table..
“U- hahaha! Yes, that's right! “You really have great confidence!” The person who was smiling and clapping his hands while looking at Prince Ulkar was none other than King Lou Ilix II..
The emperor, who took off his golden mask and instead wore a veil, cracked his glass and stood up..
“Where is our red knight, the rider of the Gwangso who rides through Zellntree? Lord Poynix von Depelken!”
Immediately after receiving the title of prince of Eisbowald, the emperor presented me with the surname ‘Dpelken’. It means ‘with two horns’ in ancient Spakht, and is a castle built based on the idea of me riding a bicorn..
Originally, the emperor wanted to give me a last name based on my nickname. However, the blood-covered swordsman and the rider of Gwangso are extremely ominous in the eyes of the Gwangmyeong believers, and it is said that Depelken was chosen because nicknames such as the Red Knight and the Beheader seemed like the only common surnames that came to mind..
……However, if you got it from the demon beast Bicorn, isn't it an ominous castle??
It's my new castle. Anyway, the emperor, who seemed excited, was still looking for me, so he scratched his eyebrows and stood up..
“Oh, there you are.!”
Ruilix II pointed at me with the hand holding the wine glass and spoke in a cheerful voice..
“The reason I came to see you is because I wanted to ask you something..”
“Please speak, Your Majesty..”
“What if? 10,000-about.”
The emperor's face, visible through the veil, had a mischievous smile on it..
“If you compete with my guardian, General Fabio, who do you think will be the winner??”
I can roughly guess what the situation is. They must have played a VS game, wondering ‘Who is better at fighting?’.
I burst out laughing and answered without hesitation..
“Me yo.”
The emperor burst out laughing..
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