Episode 201
EPISODE.101
It wasn’t too difficult to get from the outer wall of the royal capital to the royal palace.
As soon as they crossed the wall, Daria and the troops who followed Hemingway began to act as if they had been waiting.
“Everyone back down!”
“You are a guest of His Majesty the King! Get out of the way!”
Cheek-!
As they step forward, the human barrier is erected, and at the same time, a long road is created along the middle of the busy royal road that splits left and right.
‘It must have been for this reason.’
Only then did Russell realize why the king had sent troops with the two as guides.
‘If I just passed through the castle, it would attract too much attention.’
Arain and Io.
The beauty of the two fairies was no different from that of the elves described in the story as borderline.
Besides, the personality is just a little bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of.
‘Muyaho-nim is also a beauty enough to be defeated by two people…’
The moment he got off the carriage, there must have been a great uproar. The glances of the knights and soldiers who created the phosphorus barrier every time the party moved proved that fact.
It was a beauty that could draw the attention of people around even if it was just one.
There were three such beauties gathered…
No matter how trained they were, they could not help but instinctively move their eyes.
As they walked along the path the soldiers had created, Russell asked Daria.
“Master. By the way, how is the situation in the royal capital?”
Even at the time he left for the mission, the restoration work was in full swing in the capital.
So what now?
‘Compared to that time, the ticking sound has decreased considerably, so it seems that the work has been considerably completed–‘
Daria answered Russell’s question.
“If you look at the overall part, it is safe to say that more than 90% of the restoration has been completed.”
“The 90th… the remaining 100% is the royal palace?”
When Russell asked, Daria nodded. Even if it wasn’t so, he was the king who wanted the facilities for people’s living to be restored first rather than the palace.
It wouldn’t be strange to say that most of the last remaining recovery sites were concentrated in the capital.
“You don’t have to worry too much. There is still a lot to do, but most of them are miscellaneous facilities. Most of the main palaces and secondary palaces that play a major role have been reconstructed.”
As she said, the appearance of the palace upon arrival across the royal road was quite different from before Russell left.
‘Looks like new palaces have been built on top of the collapsed palaces.’
To finish all this work in just over a month, should we call them the wizards of the Yellow Tower?
Daria giggled as she glanced at the well-built palaces one after another.
“Nicolo said the little guy had a hard time not getting enough sleep.”
It must have been that he remembered the image of Nicolo uttering a pained sound.
‘If it weren’t for that, there’s no way he’d be laughing like that.’
Of course, that was all she was saying, and Daria wouldn’t have been idle either.
He must have helped rebuild the capital in various places. I want to talk about the time I was away like that for a while.
Soon, the group’s footsteps stopped.
chuck-.
It was in front of the largest meeting room of the newly built main palace.
‘I heard that it was newly built, but did the structure remain the same and only the size was expanded?’
For some reason, it seemed that the size of the door to the conference room had grown a little larger.
“Tell me.”
When Daria chinned the attendant standing in front of the door, he took a deep breath and shouted in a loud voice.
“your majesty! The distinguished guests have arrived!”
A reply came from inside.
“Stop by!”
coo gu gg geung-.
At the same time, the door of the conference room opens, revealing the interior. It wasn’t just the size of the door that had changed.
‘Has the structure changed as well as the size of the conference hall?’
The long rows of seats left and right are stair-shaped seats. Above it, the kingdom’s leading officials were lined up according to rank.
And the king at the top of the road in the middle. Alfonso Ratmos was sitting.
Jerk-jerk-.
As soon as the door opened, Daria and Hemingway passed Russell and headed to their seats as if the guidance had ended.
Moving along the middle aisle, Amelia Merwin and Russell bowed their heads in order.
He knelt lightly on one knee and confessed.
“Amelia Merwin, the lord of the White Tower of the Royal Capital. I have returned after completing the mission given by His Majesty.”
“Russell Raymond, Duke of the Kingdom. I have returned after completing the mission given by Your Majesty.”
The king parted his lips with a satisfied expression at the report of the two great wizards.
“It was a lot of work. I will never forget the hard work of my lords, so keep your head up.”
Then, his gaze turns to the subhumans located behind the two.
The ones who bowed first were the fairy mother and daughter, Arain and Io.
“Meneur Arain of the White Ash Tribe greets the owner of Endymion and the benefactor of the fairies. This is my daughter Io.”
“Io, the Sentinel of the White Ash Tribe, is grateful to the benefactor of the fairies.”
Was it because of the elf’s unique beautiful appearance or because of the fresh, moist voice?
There was even an illusion that the unique atmosphere of the conference hall was somehow brightening.
“Huh indeed. Elf.”
“Isn’t that what the rumors say?”
For a moment, a buzz arose among the court officials who were worn out by the elves’ appearances, which are rarely seen.
If Muyaho’s voice hadn’t been heard afterwards, that atmosphere would have continued.
“Muyaho, the king of the Beasts, greets the owner of Endymion.”
It seems that he imitated the greetings of the two elves in front of him in his own way, but his manners and respect were unmatched.
As soon as she finished her words, a strange silence fell in the meeting room.
The ministers who were buzzing also shut their mouths all at once.
‘Oops.’
Realizing his mistake at the sight, Russell unconsciously touched his forehead.
He took a quick step in front of Muyaho and made excuses that were not excuses.
“sorry. your majesty. I’m not used to honorifics yet…”
“Heh heh.”
Fortunately.
“I fully understand. I’m also ignorant of the culture of the fairies and beastmen. Don’t worry, I ask for your understanding if I make a mistake on my part.”
The king’s mood didn’t look too bad.
“Rather than that, I don’t know if there was any inconvenience in coming here.”
On the contrary, that’s about it, even showing a humane smile and changing the topic first, as if he fully understood it.
“Thanks to your consideration, I came here comfortably.”
Arain’s soft voice and response made the atmosphere warm again, and only then did Russell let out a sigh of relief.
‘after.’
I’m not sure, but as if I knew I had made a mistake, I rolled my eyes and clenched my fists as I checked Muyaho’s eyes with a bewildered gaze.
Maybe-.
‘While I’m in the capital, I should at least do some basic etiquette training.’
Unless something special happens, the Beasts will continue to live within Endymion’s territory as Endymion’s people.
and.
Muyaho was the head of such beastmen, and at the same time, he would become a nobleman of Endymion, even if it was an honorary position.
‘I need to learn proper etiquette.’
While Russell was so determined—.
“The fact that he willingly gave up the wide forest. On behalf of all the Elves of the Great Forest, thank you. We fairies will not forget the grace shown by the owner of Endymion until the day the continent’s forests run out.”
“haha. up to grace I hope that the neighbors of the forest will stay comfortably until the Great Forest returns to its original form.”
—Arerain and the king exchanged words a few more times.
“Come to think of it, I don’t know if I’ve been holding on to the guests who couldn’t even get rid of the travel because they came a long way for too long.”
The king smiled softly as he felt the atmosphere gradually ripen.
“For now, how about going back and relieving travel poisoning? For the balls who live in nature, the villa in a beautifully forested place has been left empty.”
It wasn’t as good as the elves, but the beastmen were also familiar with living surrounded by forests.
“And…if you don’t mind, I’d like to ask you to attend the court ball that will be held in three days to shine.”
It was the same story I had heard from Russell in the carriage just before arriving at the capital.
“As long as you invite me.”
Arain answered lightly, and the king’s gaze moved to Muyaho.
“Bong Muyaho. I plan to hold the conferment ceremony on the same day and in the same place, but what do you think?”
“Um…”
Still, Russell pursed his lips at the woman who secretly looked at him, perhaps realizing that he was not used to honorifics.
[I will follow your will. your majesty. Come on.]
“─I will follow your will. your majesty.”
The king nodded his head with a willing expression at the answer, which was a little clumsy, but much better than before.
A visit to the royal capital of the fairies and beast kings.
The first day was ending very… safely.
.
.
Different, different, different-.
For the next three days, the music played by the royal palace orchestra played softly like a background.
sereung-.
King Alfonso Ratmos pulled out the sword he was wearing at his waist.
It was a ceremonial sword that was deliberately unsharpened and lavishly decorated with jewels.
In front of such a king, Muyaho was kneeling on one knee with his head bowed.
Contrary to his usual free-spirited attire, he was dressed in a tight-fitting uniform.
“Listen Muyaho, the king of beastmen.”
The king straightened his sword and said to the kneeling Muyaho.
“You are the king of the beasts and at the same time as the noble of Endymion…”
Loyalty to the country, generosity to the weak, etc…
. .
In a stern atmosphere, these and other words continued, and as if waiting for the king to finish his story, Muyaho tapped his chest once with his fist.
“As a noble of the proud kingdom of Endymion, I swear to faithfully fulfill all of my duties.”
A little awkwardness remained, but small exclamations arose in various places at Muyaho’s appearance, which was clearly different from before.
“Oh oh.”
“It looks like you’ve learned etiquette in the meantime.”
Until then, Russell, who had been holding his heart with a nervous face, let out a sigh of relief and Chuck!
The king raised the sword in his hand high.
Half a beat later than that, he proclaimed by lightly tapping Muyaho’s shoulders and head with the tip of his sword.
“good night. Believing those words, from this moment on, I give you the surname Rikos (λύκος) and seal you with the title of honorary count of the kingdom!”
Ricos was an ancient word meaning a lofty wolf.
“Kyung, never forget today’s oath!”
“Your surname… is exhilarating.”
.
.
“Whoa.”
Muyaho, who had finished all the cumbersome ceremonies and stepped back, sighed as if he was going to live.
Then, he approached Russell, unbuttoning his necktie and buttons that were tight around his body.
“I did as you asked, but it is a really cumbersome process. cock.”
She didn’t know when it was served until there were several thick slices of meat on the bowl in her hand.
“I can’t help it. For humans, the process is also an important culture.”
“hmm.”
As if not sure, Muyaho picked up a chunk of meat and shoved it into his mouth. In the meantime, Io, who had been wiggling his fingers, approached Russell as if he had made up his mind on something.
“Russell.”
He called out to him with a slightly embarrassed expression.
“I know that a human ball is a place where men and women dance together…”
Could you dance with me if you don’t mind?
“Gong Io and Sir Lycos.”
A voice came from behind the two of Io and Muyaho.
“If it’s okay, would it be okay for a little while? I have something I want to share with you two.”
It was Hecate Latmos with purple hair and eyes.
‘This person…’
‘Smells like a king. Then this female…!!’
Io and Muyaho, who instantly recognized her identity, exchanged glances and nodded.
“I was worried about what to do if I was rejected, but I’m glad I did.”
At the acceptance of the two, Hecate smiled while keeping her eyes still and moving only the corners of her mouth.
It’s a smile that somehow has a cool expression.
“Then I would like to change the place to a quieter place.”
Russell shuddered as he felt a chill flow from that laugh.
Then she stopped walking and turned around.
said to Russell.
“Ah, you’ll be waiting for a while. You seem to need a conversation that only women should have.”
The tone wasn’t too different from usual, but why did that voice sound like a warning?
‘Ummm…’
Russell opened his mouth as if a nail had been nailed in place, and Daria took the popcorn from her hand and ate it while watching him.
‘Giggle.’
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