151 Episode 44: How to Be Happy (1/2)

Hasty, noisy, lively. Such a magical birthday celebrated its final day with a great deal of excitement.

Of course, it didn't make any difference that there wasn't any trouble at all. But the only thing that got to me was an ex post report of what kind of trouble happened and how it was resolved.

I was relieved to hear that the person in charge had responded calmly to the trouble and managed to fit it in safely. Really, I don't think it's a mistake to say that this magic birthday is celebrated by everyone's hard work.

That's what everyone's trying to do, so I have to do what I can as a royal. Specifically, are you careful how you stand and behave, or are you wearing a dress for a long time?

Today's appointment is a concert with an instrument created with the method of making demonic props. And then there's the flow of attending noble night clubs. It's a pretty long street, so I need to get in the mood.

”Anis, are you ready?

”Yeah. I'm fine.”

Ilia let me change into a dress, put on makeup and tie my hair and I'm ready. Uffi comes with Raini at that time.

From here on out, I attend concerts, and I don't have time off because it's the flow of attending nightclubs as it is. So we waited in the outhouse until the concert began.

”True, I'm glad your fathers dealt with Emperor Lukeheim...”

”Right. It wasn't my job to entertain you.”

”Uffi will fall on the boulder.”

Even if I wanted to welcome you as the Kingdom of Palettia, it was a huge burden for Uffi given the effort I had to cope with. I think it was good for Uffi that the fathers replaced the burden.

And this struggle is just around the corner. Proceed to the night club and give Emperor Lukeheim the ”Devil's Sword” at the end of the day and the shoulder load will fall. Until then, you must be patient.

”It's hard, but it's worth it. And it's also an event for the nobles to stretch their feathers, and you're working hard on it.”

”Yeah! Well, let's go. Yufi.”

Come on, let's enjoy the last day of the festival.

The Great Square of Castle Town. A little further from the border with the aristocratic city, the Great Square is usually used when there is a major announcement for the people. It is also used for other events among the people, so it should be referred to as an event venue.

There were a lot of people in this great square right now. The concert was informed beforehand, and most importantly, today is the first time it has been made public to the people. Maybe that's why we can call it attention.

”It's a magic instrument, so is it a magic instrument?

”Right. That's what I call it because it's easy to understand.”

”So what kind of band do we have to name to play using demonic instruments?

”... Demon Orchestra, or something?

”Let's ask Lang next time”

While waiting, me and Uffi waited for the start time of the performance while being protected by escorts. This time is longer and more boring than I thought. It's a good thing it's a progression you've got plenty of time for, but the dress is still heavy.

I wonder if I could make a lighter dress or something... review it from a cloth or something? I realized that I would be embarrassed by my dress if I left it to Ufi, and now I need to think about it properly for myself...

”You know, the original version of a knight's clothing one-piece dress...”

”Oh, Princess Anisphere! And Queen Uphilia! Were you there first?”

I heard Emperor Lukeheim as I was sinking into thought. I could see Emperor Lukeheim coming this way with a full smile if I looked up.

I feel slightly faster, so Master Falgana and the escort knights are following me with a little trouble. Seeing the people of such an empire makes me laugh bitterly.

”Emperor Lukeheim, be in a good mood”

”Uhm! No, as long as I'm sorry and jealous that I've been entertaining you for the past few days! I couldn't wait to hear about today's event!

”That's more than anything...”

As always, this emperor is well, and he's about to be half-eyed. Fathers, you've been wielding by this emperor for a long time, it must have been hard...

”... I'm used to being anise, so I think you'll be fine.”

”... Yufi, don't read people's minds. And what does that mean?

”If you put your hands on your chest and think about it, you know it's natural, right?

... hey, I can't say anything! Next time, let's be filial to our fathers, let's do that... let's tell them thanks for always taking care of us...

When I had a subtle look, I had an eye for Master Falgana, who had a similar subtle look.

”... I'm sorry”

”Ugh... this way...”

No, in my case, you deserve it, or you want me to see someone else pretend to fix us...

Although I felt somewhat thin, I felt a sense of ready-to-see swinging around Emperor Lukeheim's person, but I don't think that's who I am...

”Huh! Sounds like it's time to start!

Emperor Lukeheim, who never looked as if he cared how we were doing, raises a voice full of expectations.

A stage is assembled in the Great Square, where an orchestra with demonic instruments takes the stage. An introduction to the orchestra is given in the MC's greeting.

”Today Her Majesty Queen Uphilia, Her Royal Highness King Anisphere, and even more so His Majesty Emperor Lukeheim and His Royal Brother Falgana are invited by the Aylene Empire. I would like to thank the Spirit most sincerely for this good day and offer my prayers.”

The gaze of the royalty, as well as those gathered in the corner prepared by the royal family in attending the concert, gathers. With the introduction of Emperor Lukeheim and Lady Falgana, a slight twist runs.

It's usually surprising, after all, that royalty from other countries are coming to see the festivities of the civilians. But such a surprising twist calms down when it's time for the performance to begin.

”The demonic props advocated by His Royal Highness the King of Anisphere and now a new breeze in this country. It will be a song dedicated to the Spirit, by means of instruments made with that technology.”

The introduction is over and the MC's gaze is directed at the conductor. When the conductor nodded one, the baton was raised and the performance began.

A six-color instrument, as if it represented various spirits, the tone spreads to the quiet large square as the musicians begin to play to their command.

This time, the song being played by the musicians is a hymn to the Spirit. A song that has long been passed down to the Kingdom of Palletia, the lyrics are spoken from the encounter between the first king and the Spirit.