Chapter 413 – The Other Side of the Banquet
Banquet, or party.
The original meaning refers to the act of many people gathering together to enjoy various entertainments such as food and dancing when something fun is happening.
In high society, its meaning is quite different.
Of course, there are party enthusiasts who throw parties every day simply because the unique excitement of the party itself is enjoyable. However, for the majority of the upper class, parties are considered a kind of political event and a place to show off power.
The host’s reputation also changes depending on who is invited to the party, and how large and flashy the party is also important.
In other words, the essence of a party is to loudly announce to the whole world, ‘I am such a great person.’
And,
The host of the large-scale party that will soon be held is the owner of a telephone workshop.
Among those whose faces are unknown, one who is no exaggeration to say is the most famous person in the current empire is trying to make his existence known.
It was natural that public attention was focused on him.
Of course, the circumstances behind it are a bit complicated.
“Wow, work has become quite fun?”
Alicia clapping her hands and laughing.
—Boo!
A very large and pure white eagle owl took flight with a ray of sunlight streaming in from the crack of the half-open window.
A scenery like a painting.
It was a dazzling afternoon.
Wolfgang nodded his head as he thought so.
“That’s it.”
The whole story had already been explained.
From receiving an oath of loyalty from the head of Telephone Bell to the fact that he is holding a party to show off his relationship with Wolfgang.
While Alicia was listening carefully to Wolfgang’s story, she tilted her head a few times and her eyes sparkled vaguely, but her overall reaction was quite positive.
Alicia said as she clattered down her teacup.
“He’s quite an interesting person, that boss.”
“Okay. He is definitely not an ordinary person.”
It was Wolfgang who sat with his legs crossed lazily and answered.
Even though Telephone Bell’s president is a person who is completely loyal to Wolfgang, this matter is quite serious.
This is something you should never act hastily.
First, I had to coordinate her opinions with Alicia.
“What should I do?”
Wolfgang asked straight away without adding more words.
Even so, Alicia was very busy with construction work these days.
Now that the competition for the throne is in full swing, she has emerged as a new candidate for crown princess, beating out her prominent older brothers.
So even if she can’t attend, it can’t be helped.
According to what I heard directly from Telephone Bell’s president, this party was held a little hastily for the purpose of immediately clearing away various slander and checks against his attack and people around him.
There is no need to go all the way to Alicia.
If Wolfgang were to go and show his face for a moment and appeal by appearing reasonably close to the president, he would have already achieved his entire goal.
Even if the 2nd prince is behind it, it’s the same.
If the check continues even after it is revealed that Wolfgang is behind the telephone attack, it will mean an all-out war with the 2nd Prince.
The 2nd prince probably doesn’t want to continue with something that will only bring one-sided benefits to the 1st prince.
… This was Wolfgang’s calculation.
Is Alicia thinking something different?
—Pat, pat
“Guuuuu… Roll… “
“Yes, yes, good.”
Alicia, who was holding Snow in her arms and stroking her head, suddenly let out a light nasal noise.
“Hmm.”
A reaction that appears when something comes to mind.
—Taaaaak!
Then, with a snap of her fingers, she created a magic spell, floated in the air, and immediately landed on Wolfgang’s lap.
This is what she says as she moves her body naturally and assumes a comfortable posture.
“Oh, it’s more comfortable here as expected.”
Wolfgang chuckled at that.
It’s been a while since I had a calm and formal time.
Sure enough, at this time, it comes and clings to me. Is it really that good to be in his arms, which are sure to be bumpy, hard, and uncomfortable?
It didn’t matter because she was cute anyway.
Wolfgang stroked the head of Snow, who was in Alicia’s arms.
“Hey guy. “It’s been a while.”
“Rolling”
The sight of the white eagle owl resting quietly in Alicia’s arms was reminiscent of a strange-looking matryoshka.
“Oh! “You should pet me, not him!”
“Isn’t that what you do every time?”
“But, it’s always not enough.”
At first glance, it seems like a grown woman showing excessive cuteness.
This is essential for Alicia’s stress management.
More than anything else, she gets the most joy from spending time with Wolfgang. No matter what form it takes.
Alicia, who was complaining to Wolfgang, who was stroking Snow instead of her, as if he was doing it on purpose, spoke casually as if he was passing by.
“Then I’ll go too, party.”
The thick hand that was pulling Snow’s hair hesitated for a moment.
“Are you serious? Aren’t you very busy these days?”
“After thinking about it, I thought it might be worth investing time in.”
“In what sense?”
Even so, it is a party that is attracting the attention of nobles across the island.
This means that it is no longer just for the purpose of entertainment, but has a direction that is tantamount to subtly emphasizing the relationship between Wolfgang and the telephone workshop and, furthermore, the influence of Wolfgang as an individual.
In the yard where a large enough plate has already been laid.
If the princess of the empire were to intervene here, it would no longer be a light matter. It will be a major event that will have an impact on the entire empire.
Even so, wasn’t the entire empire shaken up for a while because of the couple’s engagement ceremony?
If we compare her competition to succeed to the throne to a board game such as chess, Alicia has already used her turn once.
Through the important event of the engagement ceremony, he made his existence known to the public and also solidified the fact that the huge force called Wolfgang was completely his.
Then, it was now the turn of the 1st and 2nd princes to get started.
Even so, there has recently been news that the First Prince is planning something related to certain forces in the military that are under his influence.
It was intelligence from Hassenne and Ramiel, so the source was clear.
Either way, it’s the next person’s turn to get started.
However, if Alicia uses her turns continuously here, it could be seen as trying to change the genre of the game itself.
It becomes just a duel rather than a board game.
“Wouldn’t it be okay to use this opportunity to solidify it more clearly?”
“Well. “I don’t know.”
Wolfgang muttered a little hesitantly.
Of course, objectively speaking, Alicia’s power was currently the strongest.
She has a close relationship with a Catholic saint, and Wolfgang, who is considered the next successor to the military, is her fiancé.
In fact, it is virtually the same as having a tight grip on the religious community and the military, but if the telephone battle is added here.
Even so, the delicate balance is completely destroyed.
To put it extremely, it would not be strange even if an independent country were formed or a coup d’état was carried out only with Alicia’s forces.
This means that the 1st and 2nd princes will soon become no better than flies.
Of course, the two princes are not just sitting back, and they also have their own forces and factions.
However, compared to what Alicia has, it inevitably pales.
It is already close to impossible to fight head-on in a normal way.
Of course, it would be extremely unfair for both of them.
It’s okay for her quiet sister to reveal her hidden claws. It’s grown so big in just a few years.
But that doesn’t mean it’s too early to overturn the game.
“What I mean is, is there a need to create a variable?”
“Oh my? Those are unbecoming words for a master.”
There is no need to rush.
Even if you stay still, you have no choice but to win over time. Alicia’s hand has that much potential.
A situation where all you have to do is surround the enemy’s walls and wait for them to dry out on their own.
If you try too hard to tear down the castle wall here, you will only encounter fierce opposition from the enemy.
Of course, as Alicia said, if it were Wolfgang, it would have been more appropriate to just blow up the entire castle wall.
Unlike on the battlefield, there are a few things to worry about in peacetime.
Since there is no guarantee that it can be resolved through force alone, we are becoming more cautious.
—Sparkle!
At that moment, a golden aura flickered in Alicia’s blue eyes.
A heavenly lineage that rules over everything on earth. It was golden mana, a symbol of that great blood.
“Rather, I think we need to be more clear now.”
“Why?”
Wolfgang asked back without realizing it due to the strange force.
“I don’t think there is a need to give time to my brothers, especially my eldest brother.”
Then the answer you hear is.
“Brother Guilliman is a man who will do anything to win.”
These were words that even Wolfgang could not help but nod his head.
