Chapter 484 – 484. Promised Time (1)
YuRia admired the outdoor banquet hall full of splendor and elegance.
“This… Incredible.”
From the prepared buffet-style food to the well-groomed exterior of the garden, to the musicians playing a calm concerto, these are very standard preparations, but each and every element prepared is of a very high standard.
“The Marquis is… No, the Duchess is currently pregnant, so she heard that Aira prepared the banquet.”
It’s a level that makes you think, ‘What the hell is this scale?’
A banquet held by an aristocratic family can never compare in quality or scale to a banquet held in a royal family on a special day each year.
Banquets hosted by the royal family usually have the purpose of congratulating someone who has made special contributions, but behind the scenes, there is also a hidden intention to publicize the health of the kingdom and show off its majesty.
‘Their country has this level of force.’
‘This amount of consumption is nothing.’
The show-off, which has such an inner meaning, is bound to have some influence on the national power of one’s country seen by other countries.
It is also because of this that she somehow tried to bestow her title on Illyana and make her a noble of the Kingdom of Fernias.
Riod is currently the best knight in the kingdom and one of the six heroes of the continent.
In a situation where it is known to the outside world that it has the strongest power, Simon, a seven-digit high-ranking wizard who is said to have only ten people on the continent, if Illyana becomes a member of the kingdom of Pernias, her kingdom’s status will rise even more.
Returning to the story, as with banquets hosted by royal families, banquets hosted by families are often held with similar intentions.
It is clear that many nobles would approach the Olivion family with various intentions and thoughts.
It has been sorted out to some extent now, but even in the political scene of the Kingdom of Fernias, which was divided into factions of the King and the Aristocrats, Riod’s position, which did not belong to any faction and remained neutral, began to soar greatly within the kingdom. Was doing
‘The worst development is… As expected, some nobles instigated him, and something big happened…’
Perhaps it was because she had recently heard the news of the kingdom of Lendir, a distant foreign country, and the anxiety in Yuria’s heart had only gone awry for no reason.
Until recently, even within the kingdom, she had not been treated as a hero due to Queen Diane’s private feelings, and even Yuria could not predict how he would turn out.
In particular, the aristocrats who had survived the previous corruption case were avoiding their body while watching Riod for nothing.
Considering the overall trend in this country, it is not a good trend.
It is also a story that the royal authority is in jeopardy to the extent that it is paying attention to the knight, a servant of the royal family, rather than the royal family, who is no different from the owner of the kingdom.
In particular, now that factional fights have become meaningless as a large number of nobles have been confiscated from their titles and executed after corruption has been discovered, Queen Diane and the royal family, who are in the process of proxy cleaning, have lost their power.
‘It doesn’t matter what happens to me…’
Yuria prioritized the safety of her mother and younger brother over the responsibilities she shouldered as a member of the royal family.
YuRia, whose comfort was guaranteed by entrusting herself to the duke’s family, had no intention of wishing for anything more.
I was just worried that someone might rekindle the embers of a power struggle with Riod at the fore.
“What do you think?”
Alex asked Yuria, who was watching the Olivion family banquet from a distance without saying anything.
“Just… I was just thinking about the future.”
“…”
Alex immediately understood Yuria’s meaningful words.
He is also a body that inherits his father’s family and conducts politics.
Looking at this banquet, I could roughly guess what they were thinking.
“It will be fine. Because he will be with you.”
The character ‘that guy’ mentioned in Alex’s mouth refers to Eun-hyeon, who married his sister, Eleanor, and officially became the son-in-law of the Duke of Armitas.
“… It is.”
He smiled bitterly and nodded his head in agreement.
Now, in the Kingdom of Pernias, there is no such thing as a foolish ambitious man who is greedy to win greater power by instigating Riod.
It’s been a long time since those who could have plotted such a scheme were already caught and punished during the previous kingdom’s corruption case.
The surviving nobles were well aware of who led the situation.
Currently, the nobles of the kingdom of Pernias fear Riod more than the royal family because of his personal might, but another reason is because of the existence of Eun-hyeon, who is close to him and is also Illyana’s husband.
“It was a useless worry.”
Eun-hyeon like that is behind Riod, but who is going to put air in Riod’s ears?
Even if you think about it, it was an absurd story.
“Let’s go. Alex.”
“Yes.”
“May I ask for an escort?”
Yuria held out her hand to Alex with a slightly shy smile.
Alex, who was delighted with her invitation, slightly raised the corner of his mouth, answered immediately.
“As the princess ordered.”
The two of them walked towards the center of the banquet, giving one arm of their own accord and holding Alex’s arm.
“Princess Yuria…”
“With the Duke of Armitas?”
It was an instant to catch the attention of the nobles who were enjoying the banquet.
There is no way that Alex, the person in charge of managing the currently developing territory, and YuRia, the princess of this country, appearing arm in arm, will not fail to attract attention.
It wasn’t such a sudden situation for those who had recently heard the news that Queen Helena, Princess Yulia, and Prince Evan entrusted themselves to Armitas’ rule.
“Welcome. Princess. And the Little Duke of Armitas.”
It was Eira, who planned the banquet, who greeted Yuria and Alex politely as they entered the building of the Marquis of Olivion.
“Long time no see. Ayra.”
“Long time no see. Princess.”
“I heard you gave a lot of energy to the banquet?”
It was quite unreasonable to think that the banquet, which was decorated with extreme luxury that ran the edge of vanity to produce the maximum luxury, was planned by her alone.
Eira smiled at Yuria’s question and nodded her head.
“With a lot of help, I was able to prepare like this.”
“Help?”
“Perhaps he helped.”
Alex, escorting her Yuria and coming into her mansion together, answered calmly on behalf of her Yuria.
“You mean the Armitas family helped you?”
Certainly, it would not be impossible to prepare such an extravagant and expensive banquet if the Duke of Armitas, who is currently accumulating a lot of wealth in the center of great development, had helped.
However, Alex immediately denied Yuria’s speculation.
“No.”
“… And what?”
“In any case, he would have personally helped. Neither he nor Eleanor talked to me or my father about this banquet, let alone help.”
“…”
After hearing Alex’s explanation, Yuria looked blankly at the outdoor banquet hall attended by many aristocrats.
What Alex means is simple.
“Then… Are you saying that it was all the money that the man personally provided to help you prepare all of this?”
“Is that right?”
“…”
Yuria was at a loss for what to say at Alex’s reply as if it were natural.
Even after seeing Yuria’s face, she smiled bitterly as if she understood her feelings.
She said that she could use it freely, so she gave her strength to plan this banquet, but considering the amount of money used for this banquet, it is an undeniable fact that even as the planner, it was a level of guilt that stung her conscience.
In fact, when she feels the weight of the gold coin pocket that Eun-hyeon handed over to her without any hesitation, she wonders, ‘How much money does this person have?’
Even Eira was astonished at the flex play to raise her friend’s status.
“I will take you inside.”
Eira eventually led the two into her mansion.
“Please.”
Guided by Yuria and Alex Gaeira, who nodded her head, they arrived at the drawing room where guests who normally visit the mansion are treated.
“Father. The princess and the Duke of Armitas are here.”
“Okay.”
Ayra opened the door at the calm, short voice of Leo De, and she beckoned the two of them to enter.
Instead of answering, Yuria gave her a small nod and entered the living room with Alex.
In the drawing room, the two were greeted by the owner of the mansion, Leo, and Eun-hyeon, a man with white silver hair and red eyes.
“… Long time no see.”
“Yes. Nice to see you again.”
“… I’m not happy.”
It was an empty greeting, but Yuria, who coldly responded to Eunhyeon’s greeting, was not easy.
“Oops, then shall I just go?”
As she shrugged her shoulders and showed a sly attitude, Yuria slightly twitched her eyebrows and let out a sigh.
It is unavoidable.
It was none other than Yuria who took advantage of the celebration of the Duke of Riode this time and asked Eunhyeon and Alex to secretly prepare the place.
“Don’t be too mean.”
When Yuria couldn’t bear to say no, Alex smiled bitterly at her and stepped out.
“Well, sorry. You just look so low.”
So, she tried to change the mood and play a joke, but the joke didn’t seem to work for YuRia, who was worried about her.
Yuria looked around her and asked Eunhyeon.
“That child… Is there no Erin?”
“Perhaps enjoying buffet food outside? She is such a good kid.”
Eun-hyeon thought about her intention to confirm, even asking about Erin’s location.
In Erin’s absence, she realizes that it is something she needs to consult with Eun-hyeon and Alex.
“… Okay.”
“I will leave my seat.”
“No.”
During the consultation on this issue, Riod merely offered a place, thinking that he would be close to an outsider, so he tried to leave, but Yuria refused.
“Soon… Not even to the Marquis. I think the royal family will issue an order on this matter to the duke as well.”
In other words, it means that Riod will also be entangled in the handling of this issue by order of the royal family sooner or later.
“That’s right.”
Riod sat up on the sofa and quietly waited for Yuria to speak.
“Abama Mama… No. His Majesty the King has passed away.”
“… !”
It was a very unexpected and unexpected news.
It has been more than 10 years since Queen Diane stepped forward to clean up the country by proxy as she was ill for a long time and could not take care of state affairs.
In fact, all the nobles of the kingdom of Pernias had doubts about the king who did not show his face publicly during that time, but no one could speak out the conspiracy theories that came to mind.
Even Yuria, who was a member of the royal family, had only vague memories of her father and the king.
The state of health of the current king of the Kingdom of Pernias was wrapped in a veil even to the royal family, including Queen Diane and Queen Helena.
The death of the king, which had not yet been unofficially announced to the outside world, was enough to confuse Alex and even Riod.
“Princess. What is that…”
“… I see.”
Unlike Alex, who tried to ask for details with a puzzled expression, Eun-hyeon’s face was very calm when she heard the news of the death of the current king, Andrea Pernias.
“Is it time to keep our promise?”
In her mind, Eun-hyeon recalled the promise she had made with the gumiho.
After he finished his thoughts, he threw away his sly attitude and gazed at Yuria with a serious expression.
“Shall we hear the details?”
