Chapter 763 – 763. Heir to the Holy Sword (1)
“…”
The day the court banquet started smoothly.
Unsurprisingly, Eun-hyeon, who attended the banquet, looked very tired, unsuitable for such an auspicious event.
Knowing how Eun-hyeon felt, Belldandy asked anxiously.
[Hey. Are you okay?]
‘… It’s not okay, to be honest.’
Eunhyeon had a conversation with Belldandy inwardly.
Normally, Eunhyun would have smiled and showed her composure at an official event like this, but she couldn’t do that this time.
He hadn’t slept an hour before attending this banquet.
[It’s a sad story, but I’m still happy.]
Of course, the reason is very unreasonable to Eun-hyeon, but it is inevitable.
His body and mind were too tired from being squeezed all night surrounded by his wives.
Unlike Eunhyeon, who was having a hard time, Belldandi somehow seemed happy.
It was nothing else, because he was quite happy that Eun-hyeon was being loved by her wives.
‘Well, I can’t help it, but… Still, this is a bit too much.’
Her wives, including Illyana, who are pouring all their physical and mental energy into raising her children, have never been so active in their usual lives.
She naturally noticed that the sudden behavior of the girls was probably because she had heard something from Ju-hong.
‘Hongi is… It’s still the same.’
The mouth is light.
Now that I think about it, it was a habit to spit out what I thought out of my mouth, not just my mouth.
After Ju Hyeon-seong died, Eun-hyeon, who raised Ju-hong at the age of a middle school student, pointed it out several times and tried to fix it, but Ju-hong, who was in the middle of puberty, did not intend to listen to Eun-hyeon.
In addition, he had resentment and resentment for not being able to help his father, so even Eun-hyeon couldn’t help it.
‘Whoa.’
[But isn’t it different now? Back then when there was no iron…]
Belldandy soothed the tired Eunhyeon with a wry smile.
‘It is, but…’
In the past, Eun-hyeon couldn’t help Joo Hyeon-seong and couldn’t get rid of the guilt of neglecting his death, so he couldn’t raise Ju-hong properly.
Now, Ju-hong, who is reflecting and regretting his actions at that time, did not resent Eun-hyeon at all.
[If you talk even now, your younger brother will definitely listen to what you have to say.]
‘… Belldandy.’
[Hmm?]
‘I think you’re strangely having fun right now?’
[Tea, misunderstanding.]
Belldandi was warm and withdrew his hand that had been soothing Eunhyun.
“Are you very tired?”
As her wife, Eleanor, who was accompanying Eun-hyeon while keeping the seat next to her, examined Eun-hyeon’s expression.
She can’t read Eun-hyeon’s thoughts, but she can also feel Belldandy’s presence and hear her, so she has heard part of the conversation just now.
Touching his emaciated cheek, Eleanor gave a small wry smile.
“You were a bit overworked yesterday.”
It was kind of nasty when one of those who had squeezed it out said it.
“If you know, I would like you to do it in moderation next time…”
“That doesn’t work.”
Seeing Eleanor’s determined attitude, Eun-hyeon let out a small sigh.
The light of divinity that bloomed softly from her hand penetrated the cheek of Eun-hyeon, who was caressing her.
Not to mention a miracle, just an ordinary divine power.
The divine power secretly used by others relieved the fatigue accumulated in Eunhyeon’s body.
It only relieved physical fatigue, but it couldn’t do anything about mental fatigue, but that alone was a great strength.
“Thank you.”
“It was nothing. It’s your wife, so of course.”
Wearing a neat and beautiful dress, her smile was a smile that matched the word light emitted by a saintess.
Only she and her wives know the inconvenient truth that the saintess who is called the flower of Pernin and represents all her priests becomes a very revealing saintess on her bed. .
Before long, Eleanor moved her attention to one of the main characters of the banquet, who attended the banquet with her and Eun-hyeon.
“Wow! This is really good!”
It was Erin’s voice bursting with admiration.
“Erin, would you like to eat this too?”
“Hi-Hi. Thank you! Sister!”
Without hesitation, Eira took the plate she handed her to her, and Erin laughed and enjoyed the dish.
It’s a pity that the amount is small, but it was quite enjoyable to taste the flavor and texture that spreads in your mouth every time you chew the meat.
Dinner at home with Eunhyun and other family members was always hearty and delicious, but the food itself at the banquet wasn’t bad either.
As for the quality and quantity of her cooking, of course, Lily’s cooking suited Erin’s taste.
Still, the food you eat here has an atmosphere of its own.
Of course, it is also true that Erin’s formality, enjoying the food, was not appropriate for the occasion.
“He also asks everything around his mouth.”
Eira smiled bitterly and wiped Erin’s mouth with a napkin.
“Lol.”
Erin laughed as if she was embarrassed, as if she was aware of the table etiquette that was far from her elegant formality, not suitable for a banquet attended by nobles.
“He’s really…”
Eleanor, who was watching Erin and Eira from a distance, let out a sigh as if slightly troubled.
“Are you okay. Because everyone doesn’t really care.”
“Even so…”
Since it was she who taught Erin the culture and etiquette of her aristocracy, she couldn’t help but feel sorry for her manners, which were not developing at all.
It’s not right to force it, but it’s just a pity for Eleanor, who has been active in such a social arena as an aristocrat all her life.
But Eira, of course, and no one who attended her banquet pointed out Erin’s.
Even though the attention of many attendees was focused on Erin and Eira, the protagonists of this banquet.
No matter how uncultured manners and formality she displayed, Erin was a formally invited guest by the Fernian royal family.
Pointing it out to Erin also means challenging the authority of Queen Yuria, the owner of Fernias Kingdom, who invited her Erin.
“Rather, I think everyone likes it.”
There was no hostility in the eyes of the nobles in attendance as they watched Erin enjoying her cooking with a smile on her face.
Rather, isn’t it that she is making a warm expression with the innocent look of Erin in her eyes.
It is like a parent watching a child who is really enjoying a fancy banquet he has never seen before.
One of the influences was that the people or factions that would cause rebellion were eliminated in the first place, but the magic of the divine beast that Erin was unconsciously flowing like pheromones made her charm stand out.
“Haha, I can’t help it.”
Eun-hyeon glanced at Cha Han-seong, the last protagonist of the banquet.
“But why are you here?”
“Ah, haha. That is…”
Cha Hanseong, who was smiling awkwardly, was scratching his head as if embarrassed.
He felt burdened by the place called this banquet.
Far from being an aristocrat, he was not even a citizen of the kingdom of Pernias.
Since he was a low-level knight who joined the knights with a chin-up, he had no connection with those who attended banquets dressed in formal suits, unless it was to perform security or escort duties outside.
“You look good on me.”
“Is that so? Haha…”
Despite Eleanor’s praise for looking at his overall suit, Cha Han-seong was quite taken aback.
Although he has seen Eleanor’s face a few times in private, he can’t help but be nervous because it’s a seat.
In fact, Cha Han-seong’s outfit was quite neat.
Perhaps because she has a sincere personality that never neglects training, her strong and well-balanced body perfectly matches the look of a suit.
Even with his hair style and make-up, which he wore with great effort, he even caught the attention of many female guests, so he must be on the good-looking side.
“Did Cha Han-seong get it for himself and dress it up?”
“No. I’m not prepared for this kind of thing… Eira-senpai prepared it for you.”
In fact, from the shoes to the suit, makeup, and hairstyle, there was nothing in Cha Han-sung’s outfit that Eira hadn’t touched.
“As a member of the Artia Knights, he put a lot of emphasis on being careful not to act like someone else.”
After hearing Cha Han-seong’s explanation, Eun-hyeon and Eleanor smiled and looked at each other.
Is it really because of that?
It can’t be.
It was at the same time that I noticed Eira’s psychology, but as expected, I didn’t think of explaining it to her.
Eunhyun and Eleanor agreed to keep their mouths shut and nodded while looking at each other.
“Then, isn’t it right that I should be with Eira as her partner who cared so much for her?”
Cha Hanseong was very embarrassed by Eunhyun’s playful question and shook his head.
“… Caught between the two of them? Are you kidding me?”
Erin enjoying her cooking, or Eira enjoying taking care of her, Cha Hanseong was not a careless person to the extent that she proudly stepped in between the two gorgeous flowers.
That’s why he, with no connections or position to speak of, was standing in a really halfway position, not knowing what to do or what to do.
She wonders how Erin, who is in a similar situation, can be confident like that without being nervous.
“Cha Han-seong is the main character who was formally invited to this banquet.”
“Even so…”
Despite Eleanor’s wry smile, Cha Han-seong could hardly afford to relax his tense body.
“Her Majesty the Queen is entering!”
As she was enjoying the banquet with a small sigh and a wry smile, she informed Queen Yuria, the host of the banquet and the owner of the kingdom.
Everyone in the banquet bowed their heads in front of Queen YuRia, who walked across the escorting knights and attendants before entering.
The first official event of the kingdom after the coronation.
Queen Yuria, who appeared there, was very calm unlike her coronation ceremony.
She must have gotten used to carrying out her responsibilities as a queen by now, or it might be more accurate to say that she was philosophical.
Standing in front of her throne, receiving all the attention of her guests in the hall below, Queen Yuria opened her mouth.
“Thank you all for attending the banquet hosted by the royal family. This banquet is a place to celebrate the brave knights and adventurers who have made great contributions within the kingdom’s territory.”
And as if the protagonist had nothing to say, the eyes of the many guests attending the banquet focused on Erin, Eira, and Cha Han-seong.
“A member of the Artia Knights. Ayla Olivion, Cha Han-sung, and Erin Hersha.”
When the names of the three people were called, the three stopped all at once and, following the queen’s call, moved to the front of the stairs in the middle and knelt down.
“Your merit in responding to the disaster that occurred in the kingdom’s territory and minimizing the loss of life is worthy of praise. Therefore, I will give you a reward.”
“Thank you. Her Majesty the Queen.”
As the representative, Eira responded with an example.
The reward included a large amount of gold coins, medals, and the honor of raising the status of a noble family, but in reality, only Eira, the daughter of the duke’s family, received the benefits intact.
Even so, it wasn’t that Erin or Cha Han-seong were dissatisfied with it.
“And…”
The rewards given by Queen YuRia did not end there.
Her eyes are on the man slightly behind her, kneeling on one knee and bowing her head.
It was Cha Han-seong who became the new ‘successor of the holy sword’.
“To congratulate the birth of a new hero who inherited the Holy Sword, I will confer the title of Baron on you.”
