Chapter 325 – 32. Grand Banquet (5)
It was a really long day.
There may be some room for misunderstanding because the tense is in the past tense, but there were still a few hours left until midnight in Ardennes City, the frozen northern region. The problem of entertaining unexpected guests was somehow resolved well.
There were still troublesome nuns wandering the streets. The presence of the three lords and their wives, who were waiting for every opportunity, was equally unpleasant. But more than anything else, it was my dear sister who made the Baron hold his head.
‘Ha, I’m really going to spin…’ …’
‘Have some faith. They say Sansar’s beauty is the best in the snowy plains. It is not called Camargue’s beautiful sea of stars for nothing. I am confident that my friend, who is the most sexy horse in the North, has looks that will never be overlooked.’
‘Isn’t that why you sighed? And why am I the biggest slut in the North? Mathieu Peltier, the old man had a bad feeling about him, so he made a bad deal!’
‘Didn’t you take Le Moant mother and daughter to be your wives at the same time? Moreover, in the last duel trial, it seems that even the Duchess of Leblanc was labeled a concubine. It’s a bit unfair to say this, but it’s important to take care of your conscience…’
Rom was silent for a while. It was because I had nothing to say because it was a dead end. After all, rights come with obligations. If you had a good time with the women you loved, it was inevitable that there would be times when you were so busy that you couldn’t take a breath.
‘Anyway, I understand your request, and the reason you’re going around is that you’re frustrated with other issues, so don’t worry. These days, there’s a lot of shit going on inside and outside, so I’m out of my mind. Still, you and the royal family were struggling with that issue until a messenger arrived.’
‘What’s going on?’
‘My sister, who cares so much about me, had an unexpected accident. Thanks to this, crazy nuns from the Heavenly God Church are swarming the city like a beehive in an attempt to catch evidence of the three lords’ crimes. First, I sent Nanny Anais away, but I’m worried that the matter may escalate for no reason and turn into a bad situation.’
‘I don’t understand. The situation is so bad that we have to send Godmother Touregene to a group of nuns. Then it’s not just a commotion, it’s already at the level of war. Moreover, when I saw it on the way there, nothing special happened.’
‘Oh, it’s not difficult to subdue it, but I’m worried about the repercussions…’
Temur made a strange expression. Soon she touched her forehead, shook her head, and whispered, “Look carefully.” He screamed loudly in front of Vincent and Richard, who were still talking about how glad they were to relieve His Majesty of his worries and that all that was left to do was enjoy the festival.
“What! “Is that really true?”
The warchief’s low, heavy voice echoed in the drawing room. The shout was so loud that the palace envoy and the captain of the guards, who had been flirting just a moment ago, were startled. I couldn’t understand what was happening, so I just blinked.
“What kind of violence is this, killing people like this!”
It wasn’t just that he didn’t show it, but Rom was also surprised.
“Those who only believe in their own will and go wild, dare to tarnish the name of my close friend! This is something that cannot happen! I need to fix them right away! After all, what kind of man is Romuald of Ardennes! Things like a puppy for a day!”
But the main point started now.
“This is a serious matter that goes beyond the issues between allies! This is a problem that cannot be ignored, that is! I guess I’ll have to take action myself! Split the skull open in one fell swoop with an axe! Take out the intestines! “I will feel relieved only if I display it in the middle of that square!”
Vincent and Richard expressed their bewilderment at his sudden anger. He immediately looked around and tried to calm down the large warrior who exploded like an active volcano. Contrary to the prejudice that they were barbarians, Temur, who was very gentle, suddenly went on a rampage, so it was inevitable.
“Great, great chieftain?”
“Why are you so angry all of a sudden…”
“You two! “Did you both know?”
Bang! And it’s a breeze!
“No, what is this?”
“What on earth are you talking about? I told you to calm down first!”
“How can I control my emotions right now!”
He hit the heavy wooden table and broke it in half and continued talking with a huff. It was amazing power. His performance was so vivid that even the leading actors of famous theater companies could not help but be impressed.
In fact, even though it is a large snow field, it is unlikely that there is no secret struggle with power.
The unbreakable one did not inherit the position of chief just because he was the son of the great warrior. At a young age, he was a man who risked his life to compete with people who were twice as old as him. Aside from the fact that he naturally did not like trickery, he was also good at trickery.
“Right now, crazy nuns from the Celestial God Church are wreaking havoc in the city to expand their influence! “They believed that Romuald’s sister was the head of the abbey and calculated that she would not be able to actively restrain them!”
“Yes?”
“Shit! It’s not that I don’t know what the state religion of Gaul is, but I can’t stand it! As amazing as their skills are, how can they compare to Lumiere’s invincible knight? But how can there be such a thing as returning a favor with vengeance?”
Vincent and Richard looked at Rom, who was dazed, and asked.
“Ah, Lord Arden!”
“Is what the warchief said true?”
Things were taking an unexpected turn. The funny thing was that it didn’t feel that bad. Rom, who was somehow curious about Temur’s methods, began to sing along to the rhythm.
“Uhm, I’m embarrassed…”
“What damage have you suffered!”
“What harm can those fanatics do to the Baron?”
“He was trying to kill the guard at the checkpoint by burning him, but when he was stopped by me, he seriously injured two of his henchmen and ran away. The Le Verrier Combat Nuns are a military group that is quite famous within the religious order. “I can’t bear to worry the people here, so I was planning to leave as soon as I could leave.”
A few clues were missing. But it wasn’t really a lie.
“These fucking things… !”
“Is there anyone else but crabs?”
But the weak kick was no joke. Like Temur, the palace guard and the captain of the guard stood up with both fists clenched. One side’s face was so red and blue that it was on the verge of exploding at the slightest touch, and the other side had a frowning forehead with a stern wrath on it and seemed to be very angry.
“Did you call me, Captain?”
“Assemble everyone, something serious has happened.”
“What’s going on?”
“Don’t you say that Baron Ardennes was insulted!”
“… That! “I will call all troops immediately!”
Richard’s adjutant, who rushed over, heard the shouting that followed and became equally enraged. Then, as soon as the two superiors gave instructions, he ran back the way he came and summoned his colleagues. As insults explained in one or two words spread downwards, the weight grows enormously.
“Hey! The Celestial God Church despised the Baron!”
“Not only did I kill his two henchmen, but he’s still wandering around the city!”
“What? Did you even try to kill yourself by burning yourself to death?”
“You traitors! I thought I was going to get into trouble with them someday!”
The knights who were moderately scattered outside moved in perfect order.
“Mind! Everyone gathers under me and above you!”
“This is not simply a challenge to Lumière’s invincible knight! This is an attempt at rebellion against the motherland and an act of treason! You can never just ignore it!”
“What a bunch of dogs! There’s an old saying that the child you raise becomes a bastard, and that’s exactly right! Where are the fanatic bitches who are like idiots to the supreme loyalist! “Baron Ardennes looks like a dick!”
In the end, some of them showed increasingly strong emotions and even pulled out the sword of the congregation.
“This is why Celestialism does not work! “Even a person with the might of the world like the Baron would never use force to suppress someone, and yet you are a priest who claims to serve God in name, but how dare you return favor with vengeance?”
“Hey! “I shouldn’t stay like this, I should go and show my true worth right now!”
“Okay, let’s set a precedent! What are the words of those who put their own greed first and rebel against their country!”
“Everyone waits! Because I haven’t yet received permission from His Excellency the Royal Highness and the leader!”
“Just give me the orders! “Right now, we’ll fix those crazy bitches’ crazy hair!”
How many minutes have passed? It was clear that not that much time had passed. However, the knights who entered the winter mansion in line with each other were lined up in the hallway. Some even gave a polite salute to Rom and Temur, who could be seen through the wide open door, and repeated to themselves.
‘Don’t worry, Baron.’
‘We will protect your honor!’
‘Unlimited praise for your dedication to your country!’
Then, Vincent and Richard finally gave orders. He fired at them, creating a more bloody atmosphere than what Temur had done. People were asking, “How can no one report something like this until it happens?”
“Stupid things! Why do we have to hear this directly from the Baron!”
“I’m sorry, Captain!”
“How upset Lord Arden must have been! The reason His Majesty dispatched you to the frozen land must have been to prevent something like this from happening! How can our country achieve great things like this?”
“No shame, Your Excellency!”
“If you return to the capital, everyone will be severely punished, so please know that! Of course, I, who was unaware of the situation until things got to this point, will also be happy to receive a pay cut! “Hurry and bring in those stupid nuns the Baron mentioned before they destroy the foundation of the country!”
“Yes, Captain! “I will do as you command!”
The sound of armor clicking together echoed repeatedly throughout the room. Meanwhile, Vincent and Richard each caught their breath and gathered their emotions. I reassured myself that I needed to make up for this mistake somehow, and thought hard about the apology I would give to Rom.
‘Did you see well, Romuald?’
All I could say was that it was truly overwhelming.
‘I’m doing it this way, so you can use it later if you need it.’
‘I’m suddenly starting to fear my reputation…’ …’
This is a special lecture on diplomacy from Temur, the unbreakable one.
