Chapter 24 (1/2)

Another update! What do you think actually happened to Auguste? Also, good job for those of you who caught the hint in the last chapter!

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The banquet was done in a hall called Lion

The royal castle itself was vast, and the hall was at least as big as a gymnasium

On the pillars and walls of the hall, there were ested

Although I thought it was strange since it was a country of dragons, it seenitia

Between the lion decorations, a lot of big tables were put in, and the party was ready

The lighting was a huge chandelier with dozens of candles

Perhaps they were beeswax candles, the entire room smelled a bit sweet

Under the orange flickering light, nobles invited from all over this continent were arrayed

The royal aristocrats of Ignitia had put a son on their shoulder or on their feet

It was a living accessory but also serving as a security guard

The nobility of Lucanrant had a sheathed large sword for ceremony on their waist, and the aristocracy from Harvan wore robes and held a staff

As expected the appearances see on the place of birth

By the way, nobility of Aurelia wasseveral wands, which was quite plain

……I removed a lot of accessories that was attached onoff

Somehow, the vacant seats for Harvan nobility stood out

Aristocratic women were still there, but I couldn't see the appearance of most aristocratic men

I wondered what happened?

I pulled my father's sleeve and asked

”Did Otou-sama knohat happened to the Harvan people?”

”Oh, it seerave robberies in several places at the sae is on hand for the investigation and post-treatment”

”……Grave robbery, huh?”

”Don't worry, Erica Harvan's aristocracy are experts in this kind of thing They will solve it soon”

”Yes……”

My father gently stroked my head

Certainly, Harvan's people were experts on such things like evil spirits, so that gavethat task to somebody else

But, recently there were too rave robbery cases

Even in norant of the situation, now and then the stories of the grave robbery case jumped in

”This time, is it the cemetery tomb of Cascadia?”

”I don't know about that……Erica, you had better not to say that word on the party's seat”

”Ah, yes I apologize, Otou-sama”

I quickly held ue

I carelessly chatted with the conviction of people of Aurelia

However, from people in other countries, the story related to Cascadia was a rather delicate topic

People of other fordoms - especially Harvan and Lucanrant people - seriously didn't like Cascadia almost to the point of vampire phobia

Even now they had been subjected to thorough anti-va up to the low level worker

It was not unreasonable

When Cascadia existed on this continent, Harvan and Lucanrant had been forced into slavery for a long tie

The slavery status continued until Ignitia came and the three countries combined forces and exterminated Cascadia

The current Union Kingdoantia that oppresses slave ranks, uses giants and dishonors the dignity of hus,' but the purpose of the alliance formation at that time was different

It was 'an alliance to annihilate Cascadia and vaas'

About this point, Aurelia, the Visitor's Clan who came after Cascadia ceased to exist, seemed to be an outsider

assu that it was related to Cascadia, even if there was no particular trouble, the Duke would be investigating it straight away

Klaus and the Duke of Harvan wouldn't be able to come to the banquet until the tomb cases were resolved

I could see the figure of the duchess of Harvan at a distance, but the walls of people were thick and I couldn't see the figure of Ann

Whatever

I'd be happy if I could meet Ann if possible, but I would be in trouble if I met Klaus and he applied for a duel

I wondered what that was, that letter of challenge……

I wondered if Klaus kept track of his strength properly

Even if I or someone else competed with him, I could only see the future where I lost in the blink of an eye

”Do you feel lonely when you think that you cannot meet Klaus?”

”Eh? There is no such a thing……ah, it's alright I will greet the duchess and Ann-sama later”

”……I see Het it”

Why did only the name of Klaus come out just now?

Somehow, Otou-sama had a dejected facial expression for some reason

Perhaps, because we seee

But, for Klaus, I was a rival

I wanted to be at least an ordinary friend with Klaus

While thinking about that, the courtmusic

Matching the ti a silver dish on which the dish was served

Looking at the dishes with variety of sweets, the children of aristocratic froave a childish cheer

”It has started, huh”

”Ah, no, Erica, the banquet for the Advent Festival is not a for as you like You can enjoy a conversation, you can sing, you can dance The custoant”

”Is that so?”

”It will be just right for practice before entering society You should get used to it gradually while enjoying yourself without putting burden on your shoulders”

”Yes, Otou-sama”

While answering, I was already mindful about it

A confectionery crafts silver dish which ht be one meter in diameter

It was in the forer

It was such a waste to eat

Sohtly

Tirnanog, hiding under the table cloth, looked at the castle of sugar candy with his face peeping through the gap

『Erica, what is that? Even though it's a building, it has a delicious smell?』

”It's a sweet for the festival that was ar It seems to be made on a special celebration day”