Chapter 23 What Happened at a Social Party (1)
Around the time Kevin’s training heats up.
A fact officially announced by Baron Romero caused a stir around Dmitri.
“Dmitri and Lawrence’s marriage has collapsed.”
break up.
People knew what the word meant.
It means that Dmitri’s protection to resolve the dispute with Barko has disappeared, and thus the Lawrence family has to prepare for war alone.
In such a situation, people talk a lot.
Baron Romero revealed that the Lawrence family’s irresponsible attitude was the reason for the breakup, but the public’s interpretation was different.
“The reason for the breakup? It’s obvious. The golden jade of the Lawrence family decided to get married for the sake of the family, but when they experienced Dmitri’s foolishness, they couldn’t stand it. If not for that reason, why would Lawrence unilaterally ask for a breakup? If you’re going to make a decision like this even after Barko’s blade came right in front of your neck, you’d have to think that Dmitri’s stupidity is worse than rumors.”
“no way. Then, what if the family is destroyed? Also, there are rumors that Dmitri’s eldest son defeated Blood Fang?”
“Do you believe those rumors? There’s no way the guy who’s been called Dmitri’s jerk for decades has subdued Blood Fang out of the blue. Perhaps he managed Roman’s reputation in advance to prepare for the breakup. It’s not that Roman Dmitri isn’t enough, it’s that Lawrence asked to break off the engagement even though he’s such a great guy.”
It was the opinion of the common people.
So the reputation is scary.
Roman Dmitri lived his entire life as an idiot, and Flora Lawrence was praised as the flower of Lawrence.
one incident.
other reputation.
As a matter of course, people blamed Roman Dmitri, and even though the image was improved by the subjugation of Blood Fang, the one-sided perception could not be completely reversed.
However, the Dmitri family did not show any special movement.
I knew that it was not a fact that could be changed by explaining it word for word, and it was an undeniable reality that Roman Dmitri had lived like an idiot.
but.
I believed in Roman.
The recent Roman was completely different from the rumors, so I was able to laugh at people’s reactions and pass it over.
in such circumstances.
It was the day of Barco’s social party.
* * *
“… Do you really want to wear this?”
Roman’s expression hardened.
My eyes flashed.
Roman showed a tired look at the extravagant, eye-catching clothes adorned with gold thread.
said Hans.
“young master. This is the first official appearance after the breakup. There is the Dmitri family and the status of a boy, but you can never wear any clothes. By the way, to explain this clothes, it is the work of Pierre, a craftsman active in the northeast area, and he spent a really large amount of money to make custom clothes without dozens of people waiting in front of him. It took quite a while to conciliate the nobleman, even though he carried a bag of money because he was not a man who moved only with money. But you are not saying that you will never wear such a masterpiece as the fruit of my blood and sweat, right?”
2 weeks ago.
Immediately after Roman announced his intention to join the party, Hans started looking for clothes for Roman every day.
Check the fabric to see if there is a matching color.
The way Hans contacted famous artisans reminded me of how peculiar he was.
And now.
Roman had no choice but to smile and nod at the firm attitude of not accepting rejection.
“i get it. don’t wear it.”
past.
People thought of the devil when they heard the word heavenly demon.
It is said that he is such a monster that he would cut off the throat of his subordinates without blood or tears.
I actually did.
In the process of ascending to the top, there was a case where he condemned his subordinates with the mind of Eupchammasok (泣斬馬謖), but Roman in normal times did not turn away from the sincerity of his subordinates.
Hans is a man dedicated to himself.
The Dmitry family gave him his daily bread and wages, but he sincerely cared for Roman and even went looking for craftsmen to donate clothes without anyone telling him to do so.
that action.
What is the price for that?
Hans doesn’t want a material reward, he just wants Roman to accept this outfit with pleasure.
so that.
made me laugh
Because it’s an action that doesn’t require special strength.
Even though the flashy clothes were burdensome enough on the eyes, he tried to hide his hardened face and showed a smile.
‘It takes my breath away just by looking at it, but if this is the way of etiquette in this world, then I guess I need to follow that rule.’
go to empire
There is a saying to follow the laws of the empire.
Now is the time to adapt.
Just as he adapted to reality as a child by following directions from above in a dark cave, Roman knew when to lead and when to follow a premade one.
The decision to wear fancy clothes. It meant accepting the reality, and Roman was adapting to the new world like that.
The recovery took quite some time.
Hans’s eyes turned into hearts when he finally saw Roman come out after changing his clothes.
“… You are really, really cool.”
A combination of black and gold.
In the golden light blooming on a black background full of seriousness and charisma, Roman looked like a prestigious nobleman.
this moment.
Hans was sure.
The main character of this social party will be his master, Roman Dmitry.
* * *
I had two people to accompany me to the social party.
It’s Chris and Kevin.
As they were following as escorts, they were armed differently than usual.
Iron gruck Iron gruck.
The metal of the armor echoed loudly.
When Chris was knighted, he wore custom-made armor, a close-fitting silver armor that glistened in the sun.
And golden hair waving in the wind.
That figure proved why Chris was called a handsome prosecutor, and his dignified posture took his gorgeous appearance for granted.
Shuk.
I looked at the sword at my waist.
The black symbol of Dmitry was engraved with the right length so that it did not touch the ground.
“Why is he so late?”
Kevin hasn’t come out yet.
As the rule of thumb is to finish preparations before the lord does, Chris showed a slight disapproval.
It was then.
From afar, a dwarf silhouette came running in a hurry.
clap clap clap.
“… sorry!”
It was Kevin.
his appearance.
It was the complete opposite of Chris.
Not too long ago, there was no such thing as custom armor for him, who was just a commoner, and he couldn’t find the perfect size for his mid-teens.
So he put on a suit of armor that fit his rough size at the blacksmith’s shop.
The problem was that even that was too big for Kevin, and Chris gave an absurd laugh at the helmet, which was large enough to cover most of his sweaty forehead.
‘To think I had to escort someone like this.’
Kevin.
He was just like a child soldier.
As much as the sloppy appearance that doesn’t even know the system of military law, Kevin couldn’t properly center himself in armor.
The day the two of you fought.
Chris didn’t like Kevin’s venom.
It wasn’t that he didn’t understand Kevin’s situation, but that off-topic attitude offended Chris.
Is that why?
Chris said in a sharp tone as he looked at Kevin grabbing the helmet that kept slipping down.
“We are the lord’s escort and the face of Dmitry. Whatever happens out there, don’t act rashly. The young master’s reputation depends on our actions, so we should be especially careful with our words and actions.”
Dalian last year.
Because of that, Chris decided to follow Roman wholeheartedly.
In the past, he wouldn’t have cared about how Dmitri’s jerk would be judged, but now he couldn’t tolerate Roman being ignored anywhere.
he is his master
Since Roman Dmitri’s reputation will soon be his own, he knew that from now on he had to be especially careful with his words and actions, even for the sake of his lord.
blast furnace.
Kevin was worried.
Since he doesn’t know anything about etiquette, he may make a mistake at a social party where etiquette is important.
in the words of Chris.
Kevin nodded with a serious face.
“… I’ll keep that in mind, driver.”
“good.”
title of knight.
A smile crept across Chris’ face.
Kevin and he are in the same position, but Kevin still calls Chris ‘Knight’ because he seems to be difficult.
Maybe it’s because my heart is a little relaxed?
Chris walked up to Kevin and fixed the crooked pitch.
and.
It was about time.
When Roman came out, Chris and Kevin packed up.
Now it was time to leave for Barco.
* * *
Barco’s social party.
The hottest topic at this party was that Dmitri’s eldest son, who broke up with Lawrence, would attend.
The party has already started.
The nobleman, who had been drinking, said to the man next to him that Roman Dmitri had not yet appeared.
“What on earth is that guy Roman thinking? Even though you know that Barco’s eldest son obviously wants Flora, you forced the marriage of convenience, then suddenly broke off the engagement and announced your intention to attend Barco’s party.”
“That’s why they are called jerks. Any guy with an idea would definitely push for one or the other.”
“but. The normal way is to push through the arranged marriage to the end and stand against Barco, or to turn away from Lawrence in order to have a smooth relationship with Barco in the first place. Because of Roman Dmitri, the position of the Dmitri family has become very ambiguous. It is true that they are the power of the northeast, but it is honestly greedy to touch Lawrence once and try to maintain a good relationship with Barco in the future.”
“Still, Roman Dmitri is attending the party to make up for his mistake. What a funny guy he is hahaha.”
The nobles laughed.
Roman was the object of ridicule.
A guy who ignored family relations and behaved as he pleased, but was abandoned after Flora broke off the engagement.
The reason for attending this party was obvious.
Abandoned by both sides, he seemed to be trying to restore his relationship with Barco.
all over the party.
A conversation on the theme of Roman blossomed.
Since most of them had experienced Roman, there was no hesitation in the remarks that disparaged Roman.
a bunch of nobles.
Even there, Roman’s reputation was at the bottom.
Dmitri’s background saved him from being ignored in the face, but he couldn’t help but gossip from behind.
to such a situation.
An aristocratic woman who did not know Roman asked.
“What kind of person is Roman Dmitry?”
“You will know when you see it for yourself. He has a dirty impression and a small physique, so he has no appearance. But how bluffed he was to be Dmitry’s firstborn son. It had a bad reputation among the nobility from the start. Honestly, even if I were Flora Lawrence, I would have bitten my tongue against marrying him.”
“Is it that bad?”
“Did you call Dmitri a jerk for nothing? There’s no smoke from the chimney when it’s not, and your reputation at social parties is always accurate. Alcohol brings out the true face of a person.”
It was then.
By the time the party is over.
Barco’s servant shouted in a grave voice.
“The eldest son of the Dmitri family, Roman Dmitri, is entering.”
Roman.
The name immediately caught the attention of those who had been chattering loudly until just now.
and.
The door opened and Roman stepped into the party hall.
