Chapter 124. Are you scared? 2021.04.10.
I stayed still for the first time with the intention of watching what to do.
“Originally, he was a calmly tamed guy, but he must have been excited because he was in an unfamiliar environment. You gradually tame them.”
Duke Tristan laughed awkwardly and patted the tiger’s back nonchalantly. The tiger then went into a seizure for a moment as if startled, but then calmed down. I narrowed my eyes.
“Kuh hmm. I must repay Langard’s sincerity. Isn’t it?”
The servant who was closest to him cleared his throat and answered. He pretended to be resolute, but his face was white as if he was afraid of a beast.
‘I think my servant will go to the other world like that.’
Even if it wasn’t, it was a servant man who had been suffering from high blood pressure recently. Threatening the blood pressure of my precious servant could not be forgiven in the name of justice. Besides…
[It hurts… It hurts…!]
The words of the tiger that had been shouting earlier made my heart tingle. At first glance, it seems that he took a beast that lived in the wild and tamed it, but he must not have obeyed in a normal way. Earlier, the man named Duke Tristan pretended to press something in his hand as if he was touching the tiger’s back. Maybe that was the magic tool that gave the tiger pain. So, in the end, the tiger’s ‘Kreureung’ was not a threat, but a moan of pain, ‘pain’.
“Kreurreung…”
“Oh hey!”
“Mom!”
When the tiger suddenly lowered its body, the servants stumbled again in amazement. The corners of Duke Tristan’s mouth went up.
‘How dare you bully our servants?’
These guys are not in good health! Watching quietly is over now. I immediately spoke to the tiger.
‘Hey Hoho.’
[It hurts…]
‘Can I make you less sick?’
[How?]
‘Because I’m stronger than the people who bully you. I won’t let you.’
[…Really?]
The tiger whimpered and looked up at me. I nodded slightly.
‘There are conditions instead.’
[Okay!]
So we ended the close trade between humans and tigers in a short moment.
“The people of Ermano are more timid than they look.”
“I’m afraid…!”
Duke Tristan was harassing his servants without getting tired of it. I, who had been silent throughout the series of fights, opened my mouth.
“Langard’s tiger is so cute.”
“Did you say it was cute?”
“exactly. Isn’t it cute? I think you will listen very well.”
When I laughed innocently at the tiger, Duke Tristan smiled broadly and spoke as if admonishing me.
“Even though it looks like this, it is a very ferocious beast, Your Majesty. He is also the emperor who pacified the lush forests of Langard.”
“It’s a king…”
I shouted while quietly sweeping my chin with one hand.
“bite!”
At my cry, the tiger raised its paws toward the Langard delegation.
“Kuhhh!”
“Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!”
At the bitter cry, the Langard delegation were all startled and collapsed. Duke Tristan was no exception.
“Get over me!”
Right before Duke Tristan cast a magic tool that inflicts pain, I shouted once again.
“sit down!”
“Kong.”
Freshly.
“Get down!”
“Beep.”
Flatten. The tiger followed my command exactly. Not only the people of Langard, but even the people of Ermano looked at me with wide eyes and pursed lips.
“What a cute emperor.”
“Kreung!”
Ho-ho shouted as if to answer. I smiled brightly at Duke Tristan, who was still on the floor.
“Are you afraid? Did you guys bring them?”
“That…”
In the end, Duke Tristan couldn’t answer my words. The gorgeous Langard delegation was over.
***
“As expected, our majesty is… amazing!”
“sit down! Get down!”
“Be majestic!”
“What a cute king. Big…!”
Xavier and Larimar huddled around me and recounted what had happened like a saga. Embarrassed, I scratched my cheek and averted my gaze. Then, her body curled up and her eyes met the sheep lying on the bed.
[You must have had an affair with someone other than me again?]
‘Have I… met you?’
[You said I was the only one! You traitor!]
Tak tok. The sheep hit its tail fiercely.
[He played with me!]
‘When am I!’
[Playboy!]
She wasn’t like that normally, but maybe it was because she came to meet a cat and an animal, so the jealousy of the cat’s flame was no joke. Is it because they are the same cat? At the time when I was being scolded by Yang Yang for being a womanizer and a traitor to the world, the nanny appeared with a large group of ladies-in-waiting.
“your majesty. You should prepare to go to the banquet.”
“huh!”
I jumped up from the sofa thinking that I could escape Yang. Tonight’s banquet was held to welcome the visit of the Langard delegation. For today, I matched the outfits with my partner, Oscar, in advance. When the ladies-in-waiting brought the dresses from the dressing room and began to touch them, Aidan, who was standing next to me, naturally took a step back. I grabbed Aidan’s hand as soon as possible.
“Aidan. Are you going to attend?”
Aidan was an Imperial Count before being my personal escort. As a contributor to the empire, there were plenty of qualifications to participate in banquets held in the imperial castle. Anyway, in order to maintain the barrier surrounding Aidan’s body, you have to stay near me, but the person’s intention is also important.
“I will attend as an escort.”
“okay. Then get ready!”
“yes.”
It was a natural choice for Aidan, since no one would rush into a conversation if he attended as an escort. I quickly let go of Aidan and waved. Aidan, who hesitated and looked down at his hand, lowered his head and walked away. As the door closed, Larimar approached me.
“Earl Aserad doesn’t seem to like talking to the other ladies.”
“huh?”
“Isn’t that why you’re attending as an escort?”
“Isn’t that what it is?”
It was clear that he was attending at least as an escort because he could not be separated from me. Otherwise, he would have avoided crowded banquets. I wore the dress that Duke Donovan had chosen for Oscar and me. When a red sash was placed over it, growth was complete. When I went outside, Oscar, who had been waiting for me beforehand, reached out to me.
“Shall we go, Your Majesty?”
“Is that so, Prince?”
When I replied succinctly, Oscar smiled and held my hand.
***
The welcome banquet of the Langard delegation that opened the second largest hall of the imperial castle. While the entire delegation entered, people waited for the last owner to wait. The seed of a god unofficially recognized by the holy kingdom Abelardo and the emperor of the great empire Ermano.
“Did you hear everything that happened during this delegation?”
“His Majesty did another thing!”
Mabel’s 9th year on the throne. The aristocrats who had seen the whole growth process laughed proudly and talked about Mabel’s achievements.
“To make such a ferocious beast to be quiet in one fell swoop!”
“Are you the owner of the Shinsoo for nothing? He is like someone who is loved by God.”
“As expected, it is the glory of the empire.”
While those who gathered in groups of threes and threes praised the achievements of the young emperor, there was also a group of people who belittled them.
“In the end, isn’t His Majesty Sanghwan taking care of all the duties?”
“That’s right. Your Majesty is cute, but I don’t know.”
“You have no dignity.”
“In the future, I’m actually worried about whether His Majesty will be able to properly take care of state affairs if His Majesty completely withdraws from his duties. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a government book to help you?”
“Heh heh, this guy really is. Can you see clearly?”
Although they had many ears to listen, their words were unstoppable. The nobles nearby frowned and left their seats. Langarde’s delegation was gathering among themselves to grasp the atmosphere of this Ermano society. Tristan looked down at Renesmee as if he was worried and said a word.
“His Highness Renesmee. Please do not buy and hit.”
“Duke Icharm always nags me.”
“This is not Langard. Do you understand?”
“Okay…”
Renesmee whimpered, clinging to Dylan.
“The same goes for His Highness Dylan. This is not a playground.”
“I don’t know! Do not tell me what to do!”
“Whew….”
Duke Tristan was not the only one to worry about because of the royal family who could not be controlled at all. As his anxiety deepened, the music of the orchestra finally stopped.
“Your Majesty the Sun Emperor of the Empire and Your Highness Prince Oscar!”
Along with silence, everyone lowered their heads in unison. The emperor and his partner made their way through the crowd and went to the table of honor. Hwang Sangje, who entered a little earlier than the emperor, stepped aside. Mabel, sitting on the throne, commanded familiarly.
“Everyone raise your head.”
People raised their heads. Soon, silent admiration spread like a wave. The matching outfits of Mabel and her partner, Oscar, matched so well. In addition, I couldn’t help but admire the excellent looks of the two siblings.
“Today’s banquet was held to welcome a special guest from the Langard Empire, so I hope everyone welcomes it happily.”
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
Mabel’s eyes turned to the Langard delegation. And then, Renesmee, who was looking at Mabel, met his eyes. Unlike when she was welcoming the delegation, Renesmee, who had changed into a banquet dress, was even more lovely. The silver hair that came down to her waist naturally hung down, and the other half was pinned with delicately crafted pins, giving her a neat look. Under the round eyes, purple eyes resembling violets stared at Mabel as if surprised. Mabel recalled Aidan’s investigation.
‘She was the same age as Emily.’
However, his face was young and gentle enough to be believed even if he was the same age as himself. Dylan next to him was a younger brother who was a year younger than Renesmee. He was a boy with gray hair and purple eyes like Renesmee. His mischievous face was lively, befitting a boy of his age.
‘fresh.’
It felt new because I only saw those who pretended to be adults even though they were children.
“Since Her Majesty and Oscar are the only direct imperial families of the Hermano Empire, they, who are collaterals, are ranked 3rd and 4th in the line of succession to the throne.”
Although there was little exchange, they were also the most likely successors to the throne if Oscar and Mabel did not succeed to the throne. Mabel smiled at them and announced the start of the banquet.
“Then I hope you all have a good time.”
Before long, a soft melody wafted through the hall.
***
‘Aidan sticks well behind me.’
Adjacent to the throne, Aidan was like a statue erected there. There were many happy faces at today’s banquet. After they came to greet me from the throne, Oscar held out his hand.
“Will you give me the honor to dance with you, Your Majesty?”
“Gladly.”
I don’t dance well when my dad is my partner because of the height difference, but when Oscar is my partner, I tend to dance often. When we came out alone, people naturally moved away. I was dancing a waltz to soft music when Oscar whispered in my ear.
“Mabel. The emperor is glaring at me.”
“Dad?”
“huh. You must be jealous.”
“I’ll scold you later!”
At my boastful words, Oscar smiled and nodded. Unlike Oscar, who felt his father’s glare, what I felt was the burning stares of young girls my age. As expected, he was like a handsome boy competing for the 1st and 2nd place in the popular social circle.
“Why do you look like that, Mabel?”
“Suddenly, I thought that if Oscar had a girlfriend, he would be disappointed.”
“…are you sad? really?”
“of course!”
I nodded enthusiastically.
‘I’ve been taking care of you, Oscar, since I was a few years old.’
Wouldn’t it be natural to feel sad and sad as if I were letting go of my child?
“Then I won’t make you a girlfriend.”
“huh? why?”
“Because I hate that Mabel is upset with you.”
Oscar said with a sly smile. Of course, I know these are empty words, but I was a little moved by the heart of my brother who said that for me. And just in time, the music ended. Just as we were about to return to the throne, a familiar face appeared in front of Oscar and me.
“Would you like to dance a song with me too, Your Majesty?”
“Enrique.”
It was Enrique’s dance request that appeared out of nowhere. He had never danced with Enrique before, but he had once promised to accept an invitation to dance with Enrique under the tree. Because I failed every time because of my dad, I quickly grabbed Enrique’s hand.
“Gladly.”
Oscar frowned at my consent.
“Enrique Javier.”
“Give me at least one song, Oscar.”
“See you later.”
Somehow, leaving a bloody warning, Oscar left the dance floor. and i watched Dad’s bloody eyes glaring at us, or more precisely at Enrique, from the seat of honor.
‘quickly!’
I quickly glanced at the orchestra at the ferocious momentum that seemed to come down here at any moment. Fortunately, the music passed quickly. We danced under great pressure.
“Enrique. Daddy might not let you go.”
“I can’t sleep well tonight.”
“huh. Watch out for assassins…”
While dancing and exchanging heartfelt jokes with Enrique, I felt eyes as hot as my father’s and looked away.
‘Who are you looking at?’
Renesmee was looking at someone with hazy eyes, as if possessed by something. And the place where that gaze was directed was none other than Enrique, my dancing partner. For some reason, I had an ominous feeling that a great uproar was about to happen.
