18 Chapter 18: Hero’s Chronicle, Breton’s Point of View Part Two (2/2)
”ah! Wonderful I'll look forward to it” Yuri said before giving Glass a meaningful look.
”It's quite lively over here” Samantha walked over all smiles at Breton and Glass.
”Ah, Duchess Samantha It's been a long time~.”
Splendidly ignoring Yuri's greeting, she walked towards Glass. The Queen Dowager and their father weren't in sight anymore
”Are you alright?”
”Duchess Samantha!”
”Oh, Your Highness. Why are you speaking in such a loud voice in the middle of a party?”
”Under this circumstance… Why did you disregard Yuri! This is a blasphemy against the royal family.”
”Well, Your Highness. Surely you jest. …I'm certain you haven't forgotten the manners of the court, have you?” Samantha said as she unfolded her fan and covered her mouth with it. ”For a person who has a lower social position to carefreely address a person of higher social standing, the people in the surrounding will question the fineness of that person. If Yuri is to become your princess… No, because of this reason, she should be well informed of such manners.”
”However, Yuri is the person who is engaged to me.”
”Yes, that she is. Although she's someone you are engaged to, it doesn't mean you have been formally married… In other words, she is not part of your House. Until then, her position will stay the same. …Before you get married, no one knows what will happen until then.”
”I don't think social status is related. When someone greets you, you should return the greeting. Isn't this the most natural thing to do~?” Yuri said
”…”
Everyone in the surroundings was dumbfounded. But Jared and
Silvester was not stunned at all.
A natural thing… to do. To say such things in a world of aristocrats where manners and formalities are essential is a severe offense. With the King on the top, the rest of the aristocrats are under him in the shape of a pyramid.
”Yuri. As someone who might become a member of the royal family, you need to learn how to conduct yourself.” Lady Angela said
Maxfield came back beckoned his children forward with a nod.
”Mother,” Jared said
”Come to the Queen Dowager,” their father said as he led them away.
”Mother…!” Jared's voice can still be heard
”What is it? You're too loud. …In this party, there are also people from other countries in attendance, so what's with your awful state. You people, retire and cool your heads. Because with your appearance, the fineness of our Kingdom will be questioned.” Lady Angela said. The passing attendees looked at the expression on the faces of Jared. Who was staring in blank new surprise? Queen Angela looked at her son and his new fiancée in disappointment and casted her gaze to Glass.
It was late when they had finally gotten home, Breton has returned with his sister who has been mute since their journey. Maxfield and Samantha stayed behind.
”Hey, Sister”
”Yes,” Glass sat down in the main room.
”Are you going to Ferlin?” Breton had joined her on the sofa parallel to it. She nodded her head.
”Will your company be alright.”
”Little brother what a silly thing to say, I would not leave otherwise.”
”Sister, once more thing.”
”What is it?” Glass said as her maid handed her a cup of tea and took a sip.
”Can you teach me magic before you go?”