Chapter 441 – 126. After Battle (2)
The banquet hall became lively at once.
“The lord has come! Let’s all welcome the lord!”
“Reinhardt! Reinhardt! Julian von Reinhardt!”
So the banquet attendees called my name in unison.
The people gathered here are Harsen’s dignitaries. And they were the commanders of the Yeongji Army who made great contributions in the battle.
In Harsen, people of the highest rank. But they were cheering and calling my name.
It was an uproar that was incomparable to the aristocratic banquet held in the imperial capital.
‘It’s like watching a swordsman or soldiers party.’
But in Essenmund it was not unusual.
Unlike the ecliptic, where aristocratic culture was extremely developed. Northern Essenmund are mostly swordsmen, even among high-ranking nobles.
That’s why the atmosphere at the noble banquet was more lively than formal.
Besides, I was the one who actually made the biggest contribution in the Harsen battle.
It was rather natural for them to welcome me as an improved general.
I naturally headed for the top seat in the banquet hall. Until then, attendees kept calling my name.
‘Today was a banquet to comfort the high-ranking officials…’
But all of them were praising me without stopping.
“The lord’s great achievements will shine in Harsen, no, even in Essenmund!”
“Watching the birth of a new hero following the Swordsman and Her Highness Wilhelm like this… It will be a great honor for us who have been with the lord!”
“All the citizens of Harsen are honoring the merits of the lord!”
“The Great Saint Agnes will be very pleased with the lord’s performance!”
The feeling of being the main character wasn’t too bad.
And the more they praise me, the higher the level of my dominance.
‘Well, there is no need to make a fuss about it. Considering my identity.’
I realized the weight of my family even more here in Harsen.
I decided to show humility in front of them.
“I am still not at all comparable to the adults in my family. I just did what I had to do as a descendant of Reinhardt.”
Then, the eyes of the attendees changed at once.
The sylph relayed the sound of them whispering carefully among themselves.
“To think that you are so humble even though you’ve built a major that makes no sense… What the hell happened to the rumors until last winter?”
“Someone must have deliberately insulted the lord. I can’t find the slightest bit of a maniac in his appearance now…”
“What a madman! The one who will succeed His Highness Wilhelm and become the lord of Essenmund… Didn’t the lord prove his skills in Harsen like this!”
“No, what if it was an idiot! Originally, heroes have a spirit that can’t be imagined as a criminal! People who didn’t recognize the lord’s excellence long ago just misunderstood him.”
“That’s right. Rather, if such a handsome hero did not even make the mistakes of his youth. You won’t feel any humanity.”
Hearing those words made me even more embarrassed.
‘As expected, Essenmund here is also Essenmund-kun.’
In my hometown of Essenmund, Reinhardt is nothing more than a religion.
Reinhardt’s people called those with Reinhardt’s lineage God’s apostles.
In fact, sword queen Atlin used Jedin’s holy sword, Siertia. It wasn’t all wrong.
In addition, my maternal grandfather, a swordsman who transcended humans. And even her mother, Agnes, who was a great saint. Heroes who are famous in history always gave their lives for Essenmund.
‘Thinking about it, it must be more strange not to be deified.’
Still, I decided to be more humble. The more they do, the more they will praise me.
‘The dominance will increase even more.’
That was also important to me. It’s because it’s drinking.
Unir never completely regained his godhood. Unless it was the Demon Kingdom or the Primeval Forest, demons were always lacking.
So, if the absolute amount of magic that can be absorbed is insufficient like now.
I had to concentrate the magic I could create as much as possible and improve the quality of that magic.
In that respect, the people of Harsen were of great help to me.
Pure obedience without coercion. The awe they have for me is rapidly increasing my dominance.
So even if the amount of magic is relatively small. I was able to further focus that demonic energy with my controlling power.
Magi that has been concentrated over and over again is refined into the purest form of magi in Dragon Heart.
‘Refined Magi will have huge explosive power.’
The explosive power of a huge demon. That explosive power was what I needed more desperately than any other power.
Although I am important as Reinhardt.
To exceed the limits of my potential. I also had to make the rest of the power completely mine.
‘The power of the demon king.’
That power passed down from my father, Lucifer, the cruel demon lord.
In order to succeed in making contracts with all demon grand dukes. Beyond the normal dragon, I had to make the old dragon’s power that I used to defeat the fallen dwarf into my own.
Only then will you be able to ascend to the throne.
‘It must be difficult to create the power of an old dragon with moderate explosive power.’
After thousands of years, dragons evolve into elder dragons.
In order to maintain that gigantic dragon heart, pure magic must constantly explode within it.
I can’t wait for those thousands of years.
‘Like when I defeated the corrupt dwarf. I can no longer receive help from Yunir and the temple.’
Then, in order to create that special magic right away. After all, the only correct answer is to create a huge dominance toward me.
Just like Harsen Castle today.
I lifted the glass from the table.
“The main character of today’s banquet is not you! It was you who protected Harsen Castle. And thanks to all the citizens of Harsen! So, I hope you guys enjoy the banquet as well. I express my sincere thanks to you guys!”
He said once more humbly. Then, the attendees raised their glasses with thrilled expressions.
“For the glory of Reinhardt!”
“For the glory of Julian von Reinhardt!”
The atmosphere of the banquet quickly matured from the first cup.
‘At this rate, it would be difficult to even say that I am leaving Harsen tomorrow.’
It seemed like I had to revise my plan a bit. He decided to tell the truth only to a few people close to him.
I went to and from the banquet hall and shared a cup with Harsen’s important people.
***
The atmosphere in the banquet hall was ripe.
High-ranking ministers of the lord’s office. The local nobles of the Harsen estate. The commanders of the Yeongji Army.
Everyone was busy filling each other’s glasses. Northern Essenmund were the most drunken people in all of the Empire.
Everyone was excited about the banquet of the tide.
And the faces of the knights who participated in the banquet were also quite red.
“The atmosphere of this banquet is quite unique.”
Lucia said. The color of her face was similar to her pink hair. She was herself and so were the others who were by her side.
“Essenmund… Hiccup… Like this… Hiccup… Hot!”
Saying that, the knight, Charlotte, grabbed Lucia’s shoulder tightly.
“So Sir Lucia… Hehe… Have another drink!”
“I agree too!”
Yuriel also raised a glass. The three of them had already become quite close. Although Lucia was awkward with people. I felt comfortable when I was with these two.
After drinking the wine in the glass at once, Charlotte looked around for a while.
“…Your lord is very busy today.”
Charlotte was right.
Of course, the main character of today’s banquet was Yulian. Besides, Julian was talking with Harsen’s high-ranking officials as he moved himself.
“Like that, the lord told me that he worked hard one by one… The atmosphere is bound to be good.”
Said Uriel. Like she said Yulian was directly encouraging the dignitaries gathered here.
Even their trivial majors, Yulian remembered them all.
“Your lord… You’re such an excellent swordsman, but you’re also very meticulous. If the lord who made such a great achievement… And Reinhardt’s heir directly praised himself like that… Who in Essenmund could not be loyal?”
Said Charlotte.
If not, about 30 minutes ago. Yulian approached these three people in person and told them all of their hard work.
‘The White Night Knights have a bright future. I will directly tell Captain Michael about your specialty.’
All three who heard that couldn’t hide their joy.
‘Above all, as the lord of Harsen. And as Reinhardt’s successor, I want to thank you guys directly.’
As a knight, you tell me what you want to hear the most. The three of them were very excited now. Not only that.
“As expected… The lord is amazing. Even though he has made such a big achievement… He is so humble…”
Like Uriel said.
While Julian spoke highly of the people gathered here. He said it as if the ball he had built was no big deal.
“If the lord hadn’t been there… It would have been us who were being attacked by Byrea-kun… Hiccup…”
Charlotte’s cheeks turned red when she saw Yulian who was talking from afar for a moment.
“Really… If I ever lose a virgin… I really want to spend one night… With such a wonderful lord… Hiccup…”
Surprised to hear that, Yuriel put her index finger to her lips.
“Shh… Shh… Nu… Someone will listen. Sir Charlotte! You drank too much…”
Like Uriel said. Charlotte drank quite a bit. But she shook her head as if it wasn’t Charlotte.
“Drunk… Hiccup… Midnight Knight… Essenmund’s women never lose to alcohol!”
Saying that, Charlotte opened her arms and hugged Yuriel and Lucia.
“Shah, Sir Charlotte?”
“Why, why are you like this?”
And Charlotte whispered in their ears at the same time.
“Two people. Have you already slept with the lord?”
At those words, Yuriel and Lucia hardened at the same time.
“Uh, how did you…”
“Sir Charlotte… How did you know that…”
In response, her Charlotte’s eyes widened greatly.
“What, what… Hiccup… Both of them had suspicious eyes on the lord… I stabbed them, but it was true… Both of them… Pretended not to be interested in men. ..!!”
She puffed out her cheeks in displeasure at Charlotte. But soon she became sullen.
“I’m envious… If I had somehow had the opportunity to be by your side…”
Uriel and Lucia. Both of them were stabbed, so they couldn’t say anything.
At that time when there was silence for such a short time. The eyes of the three were directed to one place.
“Your lord…”
Wait a minute, did Julian get tired? He was seen leaving the banquet hall. And there was also a woman following him.
“Eirin?”
Yulian’s maid that all three of them know. It was Erin.
Seeing this, Charlotte’s expression changed.
“Suspicious… Hiccup… Those two. Where are you going now?”
At those words, Yuriel and Lucia’s cheeks turned red. The corners of Charlotte’s mouth went up as she looked at the reaction.
“It is the duty of a knight to always be vigilant so that his master is not in any danger. Just in case… Why don’t we go escort the lord?”
The two nodded silently. The three of them stepped out of the banquet hall at the same time.
And cautiously followed Yulian and Eirin.
After a while In the thicket of a shady garden. Yulian and Eirin stopped.
