313 Respite –

Whilst on one side sat the prince of the kingdom.

On the other side of the duke was seated one of his old-time benefactors. Noticing her increase in levels, Asai immediately inquired the system into checking her out.

[Rosemi De lumix: Lvl 70]

[HP: 110 MP: 100]

[Skills unlocked:]

[Divinity]

Increase Divine Elemental damage by 20% and Elemental defence by 10%.

[Critical Aura]

25% Increase in critical attack rate

[Order Swing]

12% of your damage is accumulated and applied towards next attack for 20 seconds

[Lumix Bloodline]

+30% attack speed, damage, accuracy and critical rate when wielding a sword

[Rush]

Charge target within 15 meters from caster and Paralyze for 3 seconds.

[Sword Waltz]

5 Consecutive strikes, sharp blades of wind that ignore target defence.

"Sword Waltz huh? A skill that truly befits your skill and love for the sword."

[Rosemi De lumix: Lvl 70]  [Jeffrey De Lumix: Lvl 50]  [Christine Doltz: Lvl 57]

Whilst Rosemi was initially worried about Prince Victor, and his previous perverted antics. Her attention was soon taken by her own father, as the man cheerily down mug after mug. Due to the prince's presence and his 1000 strong templars, along with the elites of two dukes. There was simply no enemy stupid enough to even think of attacking and ruining this night. Thus, the man let loose for once and drank away his stress.

"Yes, yes. Exactly that! And that's why I firmly placed my goblet back down. And said to the man. Remember, jokes about murder are never funny-" Duke Jeffrey glanced into both his daughter's gaze before gazing into Christine's. Ensuring he had both of their attentions, before delivering the punchline.

"-Unless, they're executed properly! PWFTTT!"

The man found his joke to be so endearingly funny, he almost spat out his own drink as he tried to calm himself.

"Daddy stopppp! Pleaseee-" Whilst Rosemi pleaded for her father to stop with the puns, Christine drank from her mug of milk, alcohol was never a thing she enjoyed. And without her besties peer pressuring her into it, she could easily swap the contents of her mug for the healthy substance instead.

Trying to catch Asai's gaze, the beautiful blonde knight licked her delicate lips slowly. Wondering if he would be free this very night, for a little chat that is. The young knight still had no idea that she was currently pregnant, and she certainly didn't expect herself to be back in Trichia so quickly. Having left just not long ago, but bumping into her lord and lady. She simply resigned herself to their whims.

..

[Ash: Lvl 51]  [Clam: Lvl 75]   [Paul: Lvl 45]  [Dan: Lvl 23]  [Karen: Lvl 54]  [Gary: Lvl 75] 

Nearer to the kitchen area, where the barrels upon barrels of drinks were located. The more heavy weight, drinkers seated themselves as they feasted and challenged one and another into drinking contests. And although Dan was still underaged, he still joined in on the drinking games. Chugging milk instead of ale upon losing.

Paul sat there, amidst the youth that drank and laughed. Watching as the red headed knight Ash, flirted and teased Clam. Whilst Karen also got comfortable with Gary. The man started wondering to himself.

"Where's my beautiful, young, strong and independent knight?"

Glancing over to the many maids that kept to themselves. The man would chug a few more mugs of liquid-courage before trying his luck.

"Just a couple drinks every now and then won't hurt right?" Quitting his addiction to alcohol was incredibly hard. Yet, he now found himself drinking the substance once more. Wondering what it was all for.

..

[Mary: Lvl 30]  [Annie: Lvl 10]  [Leslie: Lvl 59]  [Daisy: Lvl 18]

Whilst Mary and Annie were more concerned with observing the atmosphere and ensuring their maids and members of staff were performing their duties correctly. Leslie had found himself a kindred spirit of sorts.

Annie, however, also had her eyes on all the potential candidates, all the beautiful maidens who had the potential of joining His Grace, Duke Trichia's harem.

Whilst Leslie was an elf who was devoutly loyal to Victoria Del Lagos, Daisy was a human pet maid who was loyally committed to Victor Del Lagos. As such, whilst the maid kept to herself, drinking and eating. Keeping an eye on Victor's mood, trying to catch the moment he would leave or even took any bathroom breaks to attend to him.

Leslie continued to blast out all his worries, stress, and how hard he had worked at the frontlines, all sweat, blood and tears, all to please Her Majesty Victoria.

..

For all the maids, cooks and staff members who had to work on this night. The following night would hold another feast, switching the servants around. All paid for, from Duke Trichia's own coffers.

Although the 1000 templars didn't get to enjoy the company of their prince and lord, they were at least given hot food and booze this night. Not enough to get them drunk and impair their ability to guard the proximity, but enough to warm their bellies and hearts.