Chapter 135
“Congratulations, the Marquis!”
“Your husband is a sword master, that's amazing! How are you feeling?”
“Probably the second sword master in the history of Deltium, right? How could it be, at such a young age…… !!”
Annette smiled delightedly as the congratulations poured in from all sides of her. Certainly, it seemed that the sword master had attained a great level. Seeing that today, I can't hear the voices sliding Lapel in the background. Annette laughed coldly inwardly as she watched the other gentlemen come and go with downcast eyes in the corner of the vast banquet hall.
'Rapel is a man who deserves congratulations.'
What's the big deal about Kajit's lineage? Rather, even though they were born with a good lineage, they were pitiful for those who couldn't reach even Rapel's toes. They know this too well, and the losers gather together and can't do anything but ignorant of Lapel's origins.
Annette smiled more broadly the more she did, and she exchanged greetings with more people. He was a courtesy and respect received on behalf of Rapel, who was held by the king. He finally reached the level I wanted, and now no one would dare to laugh at Lapel.
Annette felt very proud of this moment. Although it was not a 'real' celebration, it was a place with deep feelings for Annette.
'I'm finally going to attend his celebratory banquet.'
Rafel had become a sword master in his previous life as well.Of course, that was 3 or 4 years later than now.Even then, a grand banquet was held throughout Deltium to show off Rapel's achievements his.
However, his wife, Annette, never attended a banquet. It was because the poisoning had already progressed seriously, and he was in a state where he couldn't stand up alone, let alone a banquet. So all I could do was stay in her mansion and draw a picture of the banquet I had heard. But at this moment, Annette was proudly smiling right here.
“Congratulations, Marquis.”
At this time someone from the side suddenly thrust a rose into Annette Annette looked up in surprise I wondered if it was the person sent by the king but the moment I saw his face her his my tension was relieved.
“Thank you. You are kind.”
Her man who gave her flowers she was so handsome that her eyes her lit up just by looking at her. The dark blue hair that blended with his white skin he boasted a refreshing beauty. Of his mouth added a strangely bewitching look, and he had a charm that could not be taken off his eyes easily. Dressed well in black formal attire, he was so far-fetched that it was unimaginable that he was a pervert wearing a maid uniform .
“Today's wife, the Marquis, is indeed like the goddess of the moon. I couldn't help but say hello.”
“It's an undeserved compliment, but I'm happy. Thank you.”
“She always gets attention when she's beautiful. Well then, I'm off to find another beauty. Please enjoy today's banquet.”
Raileen gave her the rose in her hand and nodded her head deftly.At first glance, it seemed that he had nothing to do but go after the beauties, but Annette knew.This was the signal Rayleen sent me.She said that she had safely infiltrated this banquet as planned, and that she would watch over Celestine from now on.
“Oh no, please don't forget. Flowers are not to be eaten. It is used to throw it at the feet of a beautiful woman.”
Before leaving her seat, Rylin left a meaningful last word. Hearing this, Annette narrowed her eyes. Of course, salads and desserts are sometimes topped with edible flowers to garnish, but it didn't seem like Raileen was comparing them. Annette, who was slowly examining the roses he gave her, eventually discovering something.
'What is this?'
Something could be seen between the colorful petals rolled inside. It was an amber bead the size of a thumb nail that took the place where the stamen should be.
Annette carefully took out the bead with her fingertips and tilted her head.In my experience, there was no way Raileen would hand me something useless.I don't know what this is, but it must have been something important.Annette secretly kept the amber bead in her bosom her.
A banquet is like a fruit, which tends to ripen sweeter as time goes by Annette laughed and laughed, surrounded by people But he never let go of his tension her her.
Rapel, who was caught by the king at the same time as he entered, has not yet returned. I don't know where he was or what he was doing, but it wasn't a good sign. Annette had all his nerves on edge. Among the people who approached him with harsh words, it would not be strange if someone suddenly pulled a knife out of his arms and stabbed him.
Annette tried to be as vigorous as possible. But it was too crowded and too noisy. Because of this, he inadvertently almost missed the voice calling him.
“…Crack. Annette!”
Suddenly, right next to her, her cold voice she called out to her.Annette was surprised that the voice was so close, and then he was surprised because it was a voice she did n't expect to hear here.
As he turned around, Ala Mand stood there. He had already called Annette several times, but he was drowned out by the din of the violent banquet. Maybe that's why Allamand's face showed clear distress. Naturally, what came out of his mouth was a bitter grumble.
“I am really, really stupid. I thought I gave birth to her without any problems, but it looks like she ate her her ears her right then, right?”
“Father.”
I didn't know that Allamand would come here. He regarded Lapel as nothing more than a king's dog, and he hated him. Because of this, she even went on a rant to tell Annette to prepare to divorce him. Annette looked at Allamand with surprised eyes and quickly straightened her expression.
“I'm sorry. I didn't expect to see you here…… I guess I was a little surprised.”
“What are you so surprised about? His name his is son-in-law, but should not he show his face his at least?”
Annette noticed that he was saying something he didn't mean to say. I don't know why Ala Mand was at the banquet, but he definitely wouldn't be at least celebrating Rafel. Still, seeing Allamand's face, it was true that he felt relieved somehow. Perhaps it was because she knew from the last meeting that he hadn't abandoned her.
“Oh my, look over there! The Duke of Bavaria has arrived!!”
“Go and say hello. We have to hurry, we have to hurry.”
Anyway, the appearance of Allamand, the noblest person in Deltium other than the royal family, had a big aftermath. People were all eager to say hello to Allamand. Some of them whispered some pretty interesting stories.
“Did the duke foresee that Marquis Kanesis would become a sword master?”
“That makes sense. So, despite his origins as the Marquis of Carnesis, wouldn't he have been beaten as a son-in-law? As expected, the Duke knows how to think one step ahead! What if you're an illegitimate child? You have become a sword master!”
Allamand, who suddenly learned to look into the future, furrowed his eyebrows. The ignorant people's mouth movements weren't very pleasant, but it didn't seem unpleasant either.
Taking advantage of this gap, Annette glanced at Allamand's outfit today. Wearing a robe that was black enough to absorb light and a deep blue cape, he looked very classy and charismatic. The only thing that stumped him was the cloak Ala Mand had draped over his shoulders. The deep purple cloak, which dragged down to the floor, was trimmed with fur around the edges and shoulders.
'My father was weak against the cold.'
Allamand, who resembles a pure white snake, was indeed very cold. So in the winter he always wore a thick coat of fur. Seeing this, Annette bit her lip in worry. Rafel interrogated the king's men, and the king said he was going to set fire to the banquet hall today. And the fur cloak that Allamand was wearing was the best material for the fire to spread.
“Father.”
Allah Mand rolled his eyes and stared at Annette instead of answering.Annette pretended to give him a friendly hug and whispered softly in his ear her her.
“Take off your cloak. It will catch fire.”
Allamand's face, seen at a glance as he fell, was still expressionless. So Annette wondered if her father her would have understood her words her. But before he could turn around, Ala Mand reached out and touched the cloak joint on his shoulder. , Annette was relieved and was able to leave.
After being captured and released several times, Annette finally found Celestine. Smiled and pretended. Thanks to them, Annette was able to naturally look at Celestine from behind.
'Great. It doesn't seem like much is happening yet.'
Celestine was a clever young lady, with not much of her social world experience her.So she was supposed to be raising her guard her in her own way.Annette was relieved to see her looking fine.In my heart,I wanted to say hello , but that was impossible.
If Celestine were to be in danger at this banquet, it was likely that Annette would take the blame instead.The king was going to stand with his back to her and get rid of her thorns at once.So it was not a wise choice to show him standing with Celestine in public.
Annette was about to turn her back after checking Celestine's safety her from a distance.Suddenly, a loud explosion was heard from one corner of the banquet room.
Kwakwang-!!
