Chapter 370 – The Greatest Event Ever
Princess Alicia’s engagement ceremony.
Just as the swans gracefully roaming on the lake are kicking hard beneath the surface, the process of preparing for the engagement ceremony was by no means smooth.
“It’s finally today!”
“Hmm, you said the real start starts at noon, right? The time when the sun rises brightest. After all, it’s an imperial event.”
For the majority of the people of the empire, the imperial family is like an existence above the clouds.
No one was very interested in how much effort those high-ranking people had put into this engagement ceremony, which could be considered an important event of national importance.
It is natural that there will be a fierce battle of nerves in the fight for seats to view the event.
“Adventure… ! By the way, Sir Gwyneth. “Did you by any chance reserve a seat in advance?”
“Oh, of course. “It turned out that my cousin was serving as the leader of the Black Lion Knights, and thanks to that, I was able to get invited to a pretty good place.”
“Really? I’m so jealous of this… “You are so lucky.”
“What can I do, luck is also a skill. Then I guess I’ll just go. You’d better buy a telescope. Hot hot hot hot!”
From the perspective of ordinary imperial citizens, they are busy enjoying the festive atmosphere with great excitement ahead of a large-scale event that occurs once or twice a year.
Although the Solarium Empire is a prosperous country where almost no one starves to death in most of the empire’s territories.
However, that didn’t mean there was enough entertainment.
While the empire’s territory stretched across the entire continent, the communication and logistics systems were still the same as before, so the benefits of technological advancement were available only to a small number of the upper class.
Therefore, except for a few lucky people who live in the islands, the people of the empire from the provinces have no choice but to live a stereotypical life all year round.
Local festivals held a few times a year and performances by traveling theater companies traveling around the country are all they are allowed to enjoy.
This was a story that applied not only to commoners but also to nobles.
No, rather, they are aristocrats with bright eyes and open ears, so the aspirations for culture and entertainment of local nobles are beyond imagination.
Therefore, it was natural that thousands of nobles from all over the empire would flock to the island whenever a large-scale event hosted by the imperial family was held.
Besides, how normal are these times?
No matter how late the nobleman was, he was well aware of the fact that a competition for successor was taking place among the three direct royal family members of the imperial family.
It was also natural that a light came on in the eyes of many ambitious people who were calmly holding their breath during the chaotic period of war.
“Glory to the imperial family. “Which side are you standing on?”
“Of course, shouldn’t we light the first star that shines the most?”
“This is unfortunate. “I always thought you were my friend.”
“Wait, that means…” “
-Smart!
“Now, wait a minute! Better, guys!”
“How dare a commoner…” “What’s going on?”
“Hmm, our cafe has been taking reservations for a week now, so I’m sorry, but you’ll have to leave.”
“What? “This is the first time I’ve heard that My Saldasalda Cafe is taking all reservations!”
“Calm down. All you have to do is move your seat for a moment. “Please take me to another room.”
“That is… “Currently, our store is full.”
As a result, the crowds were even bigger than usual.
The system was suffering from untimely difficulties due to aristocrats who were worth tens of thousands of dollars.
—Kwaang!
“What a fuss! “I will arrest you immediately!”
“No, you got arrested just for yelling. “Where is this law?”
“An emergency alert is currently in effect throughout the islands. Even the slightest disturbance can never be tolerated. “For more details, go to the library and listen.”
A situation where more than half of the empire’s nobles are concentrated in one place.
Since it would be a big problem if something untoward were to happen, not only the Imperial Guard but also the troops of the Capital Defense Corps were mobilized to maintain public order.
Even in this noisy atmosphere, new relationships began.
“Haha, nice to meet you. Judging by your attire, you appear to be a nobleman from the North. “My name is Luwell of the famous family of the West, Count Delphinion.”
“… Olivia of Prospero’s family. “Why are you talking to me?”
“Ah, ahaha… It’s no different. I thought it would be nice to have a friend to share this wonderful day with. Lady, are you alone? If you’re okay… “
“Hmm.”
A cold-looking young lady with platinum-blonde hair tied up over her neck looked up and down at the young nobleman from a foreign land who had spoken to me, and then silently extended her hand.
Then, a smile appeared on the lips of the young man who was clearly looking nervous.
Only God knows how the relationship between the two who ran into each other while passing by will develop.
All the streets of the island are crowded, and people’s faces are full of excitement.
In the meantime.
—Tuk-tuk, hehe.
[Ah, can you hear me!]
“W-what!”
“Suddenly there was a loud sound in the air… “Is it magic?”
Everyone’s attention was focused on the loud voice coming from a man holding a trumpet-shaped tool.
[There are too many people to enjoy the happy occasion of an engagement ceremony! Isn’t that so!]
“That’s right, that’s right!”
“No matter what I do, I don’t think I’ll be able to get inside the ceremony hall!”
The atmosphere is naturally heated by the response of the wind catchers placed here and there.
[Then, everyone, let’s watch this!]
The man with the loud voice quickly removed the cloth covering something large next to me.
A crystal ball the size of a house, filled with magical energy, reveals its majesty before your eyes.
“Well, that place… !”
Soon, everyone passing by on the street began to watch the crystal ball with their mouths wide open as if they were fascinated by the image that began to shine from inside the crystal ball.
A vast field bathed in warm sunlight.
Among the knowledgeable citizens of the empire, none of them knew where it was.
[That’s right, it’s exactly where you think!]
The largest square in the empire used for large-scale national events such as military parades and military expeditions.
It was the Plaza of the Sun.
[Thanks to the grace of His Majesty the Emperor and the advancement of technology, it has finally been introduced!]
Inside the crystal sphere, a scene of nobles dressed in fancy clothes taking their seats one by one was being broadcast in real time.
[A magic tool that allows you to watch from afar from your spot! I call it Pal—Seer!]
“Oh oh… !”
“Judging by his behavior, he doesn’t seem like a fraudster. “Am I a wizard with nothing to do?”
“This is truly an amazing item!”
People’s attention began to focus on the man in earnest.
The man grinned and shouted as if he had been waiting.
[Special today only~ Free to all subjects of the empire! Revealed!]
“Oh oh… !”
“What a big-hearted person you are!”
“Awesome!”
People are literally starting to react enthusiastically.
The man who took out her water bottle and quenched her throat pushed up her glasses and muttered softly.
“Not only was it completed much faster than planned, but the timing of the promotion was perfect. It’s all thanks to our workshop’s biggest investor. “How on earth should I repay this favor?”
And then, with perfect timing, he shouted again.
[Telephone Workshop, remember the name of the Telephone Workshop that brings innovation to the empire!]
Similar time.
Similar events were taking place on other famous streets across the island.
In addition to the excitement of the festival, the emergence of newspapers that can be said to be truly innovative.
The system is literally heating up.
* * *
A large tent installed in one corner of the Plaza of the Sun.
In the waiting room for today’s hero, Wolfgang looked at Alicia and asked with a very worried face.
“Are you sure you’re okay, Alicia?”
“Uhuhu… ! It’s totally fine! On the contrary, I am so full of energy that I don’t know what to do!”
It was always like that, but over the past few days, it has been Wolfgang who has been particularly concerned about Alicia’s health.
Needless to say, the reason is because of an unfortunate accident that happened a few days ago.
The incident in which his bride-to-be collapsed bleeding in his arms just before her engagement ceremony triggered his greatest trauma.
If he had been so bad, he would have even confronted Arien directly.
It was an incident that originated from an innocent act in the first place, so when I think back on it now, I feel sorry because I think it may have been a bit excessive.
At that time, I was so angry that I really lost my temper.
Considering what he thought of Arien, she was ridiculous.
—Kwaak… !
Wolfgang held Alicia’s hand and urged her again.
“If you feel that you are having a hard time or are putting a strain on your body, please let me know at any time.”
“I’m fine, master? “Really.”
Alicia smiled broadly at him and shook her head.
In fact, Wolfgang was finally able to relax a little when he saw Alicia’s face, which looked several times healthier than usual.
“It certainly seems like Master’s strategy was effective.”
“Umm… I don’t know what happened after I fainted, but please don’t be too angry with Lien. “In some ways, it was my fault.”
Wolfgang looked at Alicia and shook her head.
And then I thought.
Anyway, she’s so nice that it’s a shame.
