< Chapter 59 - The Feast of Swords #2 >
Chapter 59 – The Feast of Swords #2
There were about fifteen people sitting around several large tables, and as Lucas, Uther, and Cordelia approached, most of them looked at the three with curious eyes.
“This is Prince Jude Bayer of the Bayer Counts, who came from the North like me. The person next to you is Princess Cordelia Chase, the fiancée of Prince Jude and the youngest daughter of Count Chase.”
“This is Yuder Bayer.”
“This is Cordelia Chase.”
As Uther and Cordelia gave a brief bow, Lucas continued speaking.
“Both of you possess exceptional skills. Miss Cordelia is a great magician, worthy of the title of daughter of the Chase Counts, a renowned magical family, and Prince Uder······.”
That was it.
Come to think of it, Lucas had never seen Yuder use a sword before.
Is Yuder the inspector?
Wasn’t he a counselor?
As Lucas, who was caught up in the conflict, stopped talking, the boys and girls gathered at the tea party looked at Lucas and Yuder with questioning eyes, and Yuder smiled gently and lightly tapped the Eastern Warrior’s sword on his waist and spoke softly.
“I am a prosecutor. Master Landius is also a prosecutor.”
“Oh, yes. That’s right.”
Landius was also a swordsman, but he was never seen using a sword.
Like the teacher, like the disciple, it seems that they are probably walking a similar path.
“Ahem, let me introduce myself again. Prince Yuder here is a master of great skill who inherits the lineage of Count Bayer, the swordsman.”
Lucas’ introduction caused a small gasp of admiration among the boys and girls.
Because in the Kingdom of Seilun, there was no one who walked the path of the sword who did not know the name of Count Bayer, the swordsman.
“But… are you the people from the rumors?”
A girl who looked to be in her mid-teens sitting near Lucas asked shyly, causing various expressions to appear on everyone’s faces.
rumor.
Those rumored ones.
The protagonists of the rumor that started in the North and spread all the way to the capital, and that even the princess knew about.
There was a girl whose eyes sparkled with curiosity.
There was also a girl who looked at me with eyes filled with admiration.
There was a boy who was trying hard to hold back his laughter, and there was a girl who was giving him a look that seemed to be slightly mocking.
Such a variety of facial expressions.
“Hahahaha··· That······.”
Yes, that’s right. They’re the ones from the rumors.
Lucas, who couldn’t bring himself to say that, laughed awkwardly, causing Cordelia’s face to turn red, and Uther, who maintained his shameless expression as always, stepped forward and covered Cordelia from everyone’s gaze.
“Ahem, I know there are a few rumors going around about us. But… there are some parts that are distorted.”
“What part? Is it true that the two of you were so in love that you ran away for a week… oh, no, went on a honeymoon trip?”
A brown-haired girl, probably the youngest of the group, sitting close to Lucas.
Her eyes sparkled like Princess Darian’s, and she even gave him a slightly longing look. To her question, Yuder answered softly as always.
“That’s true.”
“Oh my god.”
As a bright smile spread across the girl’s face, those around her also showed colorful expressions.
A girl with black hair who keeps her mouth shut but looks strangely startled.
Next to him was a blond young man with a plump face who had an expression of determination on his face.
A curly-haired young man twisting his body here and there to get a closer look at Cordelia, who was hidden behind Uther’s back.
Uther met their gaze with a face that showed no shame, but at that moment Cordelia grabbed the hem of Uther’s clothes from behind and pulled.
It was a signal to stop fooling around and get things sorted out quickly.
“There are some hidden stories behind the reasons why I had to go on this journey. Please forgive me for not being able to talk about them freely here, as they are related to the safety of the North.”
“Prince Yu De’s words are correct. You two have made great contributions in the North.”
“Ah, the one from the rumors?”
“Wasn’t it just a rumor?”
As Lucas spoke after Yuder, whispers were heard again in small voices.
It seemed as if they had heard the news that Count Hresvelg and the Ravens had advanced into the Wild Lands.
“Ahem, then let me finish the introductions. Prince Uder, Miss Cordelia, and this is Miss Cana Glitch, who came from the North with us.”
“This is Kana Glitch. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
The brown-haired girl bowed to Uther and Cordelia, her cheeks slightly blushing.
“These two people are also from the North, Miss Rachel Bloom and Prince Marcus Chen.”
There was a black-haired girl and a blond-haired young man sitting at the same table as Kana.
“This is Rachel Bloom.”
“This is Marcus Chen.”
Rachel responded quietly, while Marcus responded with a somewhat excited look on his face.
“and······.”
Lucas was about to introduce a curly-haired young man who was making flippant expressions one after another.
“The northern country bumpkins are having a blast.”
A small, low voice, but one that could not be helped but be heard in what was originally a quiet place.
The northern prospects, including Lucas, turned to the direction where the voice came from, and the owner of the voice and those sitting around him met their gazes without a hint of embarrassment.
“What, did I say something wrong? The North is a rural area, so if you come from the North, you’re a country bumpkin.”
A gorgeous blond young man who looked to be in his early twenties shrugged his shoulders as the crowd around him began to snicker and laugh.
“That’s right, it’s a rural village in the north.”
“Don’t be so harsh. You’re pitiful.”
“They were just chatting amongst themselves and having fun.”
“There are rumors going around, but they even come to a place like this······ Northerners really are thick-skinned.”
It was quite a sight to see them adding words one by one.
Finally, Lucas, who couldn’t stand to watch anymore, said with sharp eyes.
“Prince Lucian. You speak too harshly.”
“No, well… but isn’t it all true? Isn’t it?”
A gorgeous blond youth – Lucian looked around and asked, and the promising young men of the royal road who seemed to be a gang nodded in agreement.
But at that very moment, the attractive black-haired girl sitting right next to Lucian smiled and said,
“Prince Lucian, please don’t be like that. They are still children.”
“Well, that’s true. I guess that’s why you were able to leave a letter like that. I guess I was a bit too much.”
A letter like that.
The black-haired girl turned to Cordelia briefly, raising the corners of her lips, and Cordelia could tell right away.
I’m saying this because I wanted to tease you more in the first place.
‘What the fuck?’
As Cordelia barely managed to suppress the swear words that were about to spill out of her mouth, Uther narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Lucian and his men.
‘Lucien Dior.’
The eldest son of the Count Dior family.
A young child from a powerful family in the royal capital who is favored by the Duke of Bothan, a leading nobleman on par with the Duke of Spencer.
In the original, there wasn’t much information about him since he only appeared briefly, but Uder quickly figured out the current situation.
‘It’s a fight.’
A kind of territoriality.
The idea of a leader-like figure to use this opportunity to encourage promising young talents coming up from the North.
‘There can’t be a mastermind.’
Because it was a scheming act by a traitor, not a political plot.
Uther knew a few guys like Lucian.
It was easy for those who grew up under the sway of their parents and were born with even a little talent to end up like that.
Everything in the world will seem funny.
“Miss Lorraine.”
As Lucas raised his voice again, the black-haired girl, Lorraine, opened her eyes wide and said.
“Oh my, are you mad at me right now? At me?”
Lorraine’s question, which instantly turned into a tearful expression, left the innocent Lucas speechless in bewilderment, while Lucian’s group burst into laughter again.
“You’re really going too far. Aren’t you, Lucian?”
“Yeah, Lucas is going too far. Raising his voice at our beautiful Lorraine. That’s not something a man should do.”
As Lucian hugged Lorraine’s waist, she leaned into him very naturally and continued speaking.
“Please forgive me. I’m still young.”
“Well, I guess so. There’s such a thing as elders’ generosity.”
“That’s great, Prince Lucian.”
As Lorraine whispered, Lucian nodded to Lucas as if to say that he was truly forgiving.
“I’ll forgive you for being angry at Lorraine, so just sit down.”
“under.”
Eventually, a hollow laugh escaped Lucas’ mouth.
Because there is a limit to patience.
Lucas laughed ferociously and tried to draw his sword.
But it was at that very moment.
“Up to there.”
Uther, speaking very quietly, placed his hand on the back of Lucas’ hand to stop him from drawing his sword, then turned to Lucian.
I thought he was just a guy with a bad personality, but his actions were actually quite clever.
Let Lucas draw his sword first.
As if he had no choice, he draws his sword and subdues Lucas, and claims that regardless of the process, Lucas was the one who drew the sword first, so the responsibility lies with Lucas.
‘Of course, that’s if that damn bastard can beat Lucas.’
It was clear that he had considerable skill.
Looking at his body, you could tell that he had trained hard in a way that did not suit his personality.
But that’s it.
The moment he started arguing about Cordelia, his fate was practically decided.
“Prince Lucian.”
When Uther spoke with a smile, Lucian frowned slightly.
It was because he instinctively sensed that Yuder was different from Lucas and the other northern children.
“I understand that we have gathered here for the Sword Banquet. The Sword Banquet has not officially begun yet… Is it really necessary to talk about it like this?”
It’s a new story, but Yuder is handsome.
It is to the extent that it needs to be preceded by the word ‘tax-saving’.
When Uther smiled brightly and said that, Lorraine lost her senses for a moment without realizing it, and Lorraine’s reaction and Uther’s words touched Lucian’s emotions.
“So, shall we have a go?”
When Lucian said this with a snort, Uther smiled again.
After a brief pause, he added a word that was perfect for moving a youngling like Lucian.
“If you are confident.”
If you’re scared, just run away.
Uther smiled slyly, and a smile spread across Lucas’ face as well.
Even among the promising players from the South, who could be considered third parties, there were expressions of amusement.
“Ha, that’s why country bumpkins.”
Lucian shook his head as if he was dumbfounded and jumped up from his seat.
His height of nearly 190cm, well-trained and tall, was enough to give off an intimidating impression.
“Should we do it here?”
“As I said before, if you are confident.”
“You’re really crazy for a country bumpkin from the countryside. You were sick and in pain until half a year ago.”
“I think you’re mistaken. Prince Lucian is a commoner without a title. He’s not a count. He’s definitely not a duke.”
Even among the same counts, there were different ranks.
The count who was in the middle of his career in the capital city and the count in the north could not be on the same level.
There must have been many instances of noble children from other lands being trampled in this way.
‘If the opponent wasn’t Nana Lucas, it would have been more explicit.’
But still, they are the 12 northern families.
Because they are the children of the Ten Swordsmen.
He must have been provoking me to draw my sword first, saying he was being careful.
But that’s a ridiculous story.
As Uther continued to tell the truth without losing his smile, Lucian could no longer bear it. He jumped out of his seat and drew his sword.
“Come.”
As Lucian spoke while glaring at Uther, a commotion spread among the promising candidates in the royal capital.
Lucian was so excited that he even took up a real sword, so I was worried that there might be bloodshed.
The northern prospects also looked back and forth between Uther and Lucian with worried faces.
Except for one person, Lucas.
‘You’re delusional and ready to die, Lucian.’
Lucas, who had a calm expression on his face, sat down, and once again, colorful reactions arose to his calm attitude.
‘Do I have to stop it?’
‘Prince Lucas.’
‘You’re the strongest among us. Shouldn’t you do something?’
– and the ones who were worried were the prospects in the North,
‘Is this a provocation?’
‘Could this be self-abandonment?’
The promising candidates of the royal road were those who had different dreams and ambitions.
Of course, the southern breast cancer survivors also responded.
‘Can’t I bet money?’
‘If I ask you to make a bet, will you be like that?’
And again, the promising candidate of the royal road.
Lorraine got up from her seat and approached Lucian.
Because she knew better than anyone else in the room how excited her fiancé Lucian was.
“Take it easy. After all, you are also a noble of Seilun, right?”
As she spoke, she reached out to Lucian, and Lucian naturally hugged Lorraine’s waist and kissed her.
“I dedicate the victory of this duel to you, Lorraine.”
“Okay, I’ll look forward to it.”
As Lucian regained some of his composure, Lorraine smiled and returned to her seat, and naturally everyone’s eyes turned to Uther and Cordelia – Cordelia to be exact.
‘What don’t we have?’
The gaze of the youngest Kana Glitch.
‘Shouldn’t we also do something?’
Rachel Bloom’s gaze is calm but somehow heated.
‘No, no, I’m not forcing you.’
Marcus Chen, who lets out a cough, and a curly-haired young man whose name has not yet been revealed, who looks at Cordelia with expectant eyes.
Cordelia, startled by all those gazes, looked back at Uther, and Uther faced Cordelia with a calm face.
‘It’s okay, I’ll be back soon.’
As Uther spoke with his eyes and tried to step forward, Cordelia instinctively grabbed the hem of Uther’s clothes.
‘Cordelia?’
‘Hey, wait a minute.’
Cordelia, surprised by the fact that she had grabbed Yuder by the hem of his clothes, took a few deep breaths and looked up at Yuder again. She looked into Yuder’s eyes, and then at Yuder’s lips. She swallowed dry saliva.
‘Cordelia?’
Cordelia didn’t answer. She raised her head again and faced Uther with a very red face. She bit her lip and then lifted her leg. She wrapped her arms around Uther’s neck, lowering his posture. She closed her eyes and brought her face closer.
A soft kiss.
Cordelia’s lips touched my cheek lightly, then quickly moved away as if shyly running away.
But it definitely reached him, and the atmosphere in the garden that had been so excited by his appearance changed, albeit briefly.
The prospects from the North and the South all smiled similarly, and even the prospects from the Royal Road were momentarily immersed in a pink atmosphere.
But Cordelia didn’t see any of that.
Instead of turning his head away, he looked at Yuder, and instead of grumbling about being stubborn or not liking it, he whispered very quietly.
“Hey, cheer up.”
Got it? I have to win?
Uder responded to the shy encouragement with action. He lightly brushed his lips against Cordelia’s forehead, completely caught off guard.
“I’ll be back.”
Uther spoke, and only then did Cordelia blink, realizing what had happened to her forehead.
My face, neck, and ears turned red, and for a moment I couldn’t think of anything.
And then Juder approached Lucian.
I gave a very bright smile to Lucian, who was looking at me with a face full of goosebumps.
“hey.”
“what?”
“Yeah, man. Thank you so much.”
Really, really.
Thank you so much, thank you so much.
therefore.
“I’ll take it easy.”
I originally intended to kill him halfway, but I really did it gently.
Uther gently caressed her cheek and gestured provocatively with a happy smile, and Lucian, who could no longer bear it, burst into anger.
He charged towards Yuder.
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< Chapter 59 - The Banquet of Swords #2 > End
