Chapter 457

Chapter 457. Arna's birth banquet (3) + Aim for the second? (1)

“Hmm? What about you?”

“Greetings again. It's called Chestel Selfradil.”

“....Oh yeah. Someone did it, and it was you.”

Was it the daughter of an old man who didn't know what the Principality of Ruin was?

There were many guests from abroad, so it was no wonder, but it seems that the young lady was also present.

Had you talked to me this way before?

You're persistent.

I don't know if it's my own intention or the family's intention, but it's really tenacious.

“Isn’t the owner of the Principality of Ruin unable to attend this time as well?”

“Yes, I have no face. I had no choice but to come this time.”

“okay? It's a pity.”

I've already said goodbye as a greeting.

The problem is, again, if the opponent doesn't notice.

Especially compared to the other young ladies, she clings desperately.

“First of all, congratulations on an auspicious event. I've seen it too, but you're a true successor who resembles Arel. I really envy Pena-sama.”

“...Is that so?”

If you're this brazen, it's a little admirable.

Uhm, usually when the young lady approaches first, she gets along well with her and sneaks away, but I don't think she should be approached that way easily.

He's the type to get annoyed if you touch him.

My numerous experiences intuit that.

let's avoid this

And sneaky measures.....

“Oh my God? Thank you so much for that.”

“Ah... it’s ruined.”

I muttered out loud.

Before I knew it, Pena came to my side and clung to me, starting to check the young lady.

Were you watching more than that?

Ask with your eyes.

“Of course not,” came the reply.

Oh my goodness?.

Rather than that, Fena talked to Chestel again.

If you brought it with you, you could have taken me as it is.

I usually avoid that.

Apparently, she has her own thoughts.

“I said hello a little while ago, Miss Chestel?”

“Yes, there were other people at that time, so I apologize for not being able to speak at length.”

“No, I don’t care, so you don’t have to worry. There are a lot of people I want to greet after a long time, so I was busy.”

“That's a big deal...

Chestel tilted his head and put his hand on his cheek, pretending to be worried.

“As the days go by, more and more people attend social churches. I think it's a big deal since Pena-sama has to deal with it alone.”

U ?

Wow.... It's blatant.....

I was a bit hot.

Penado's eyes don't smile.

Because I understood what Chestel meant.

Let's paraphrase roughly.

‘I know there's room left. Can you give me a place for a concubine?'

It's no different than asking directly.

It might have been a lot better to hear it out loud.

“Since Pena-sama is busy chatting with noble ladies, Arel-sama seems to be alone.”

“Hey?”

Pena winks slightly.

I gently shake my head.

No, I play well alone.

Usually, in social circles of a certain size or more, it is customary for the main wife and concubines to come forward to some extent.

That's probably what she's pointing out.

And in that part, it must be blatantly shining the desire.

“Since you're alone there, I'm concerned that no one is trying to approach you with nefarious intentions.”

‘Yeah you It's just you.' in my heart.

No matter what, it's too much to do right here in the face.

“Ah, that is also true. Certainly, when Ii takes her eyes off her, even for a moment, she is talking to so many young ladies.”

He must have been bitter about not making much of an impression since the last banquet.

Did he hear the bruises as if he were a minion of an evil organization?

It's bitter.

“Well, it's a little pitiful to think like that.”

Pena also appreciated it.

I kind of agree.

“Even the daughters of noble families live very tired lives.”

“...Even if the cause says something like that.”

Pena glared at him and snorted.

Yes, my popularity is resentful.

“huh? But what does it mean that the young lady from earlier doesn't... mean that someone else will?”

“Well? what about Are you saying that right here?”

Pena just said something meaningful and turned her back.

“Rather than that, everyone gathered, didn’t they? Then should I say something?”

“Yes, yes.”

I shrugged and headed for the podium with Pena.

The banquet is also ripe, and I admit that it is the right time to say something as the family head.

I cleared my throat slightly and said the first words.

“I would like to express my gratitude beyond words to all of you who have come to celebrate the birth of my daughter, Arna.”

After he finished his words, he raised a glass of alcohol.

And following my gestures, the guests in attendance also raised their glasses.

at the same time.

When I gestured, Dia nodded and secretly manipulated the magic tool near the podium.

Then, the figure of Arna sleeping on the ceiling of the banquet hall was reproduced in real time as a mana hologram, and it was seen as a large image.

If Arna grew up and looked at this banquet record today, she would be kicking the blanket over and over again.

Pena sighs in amazement and pinches my waist.

“My daughter, Arna, was born. And I wish him prosperity in the future of the kingdom he will see.”

They raised their glasses and prayed for the prosperity of the next generation.

* * *

Arel's congratulatory speech is over, and from then on, each nobleman talks freely for enjoyment.

Arna was taken back to her room by her nanny.

Pena and Arna were worried, so I planned to wait a little longer and go back.

To be honest, she was pretty tired from being pushed by the noble ladies.

But before that.

‘Hmm? It was like that. Ah?.'

Pena quickly scanned the surroundings with a sharp gaze.

Even if it looks like this, it is a body that has endured many cultures since childhood and the social world that has been beaten by the empire.

That's why you can read the atmosphere by just skimming.

Especially women who don't know men.

The intentions of the women of the aristocratic families, who wanted to talk to Arel whenever they saw the opportunity, were immediately evident.

‘...I heard from other kids, but they do more.'

She hadn't set foot in the social world for quite some time.

After all, it must have been an opportunity for the young ladies.

Even so, it was not nice to see him talking with other young ladies in front of his wife.

So there would have been no opportunity like that.

From what I've heard, it seems that there were quite a few struggles by the young ladies trying to get in Arel's eyes.

Looking at Chestel Selfradil's behavior a moment ago, I could imagine what the atmosphere would have been like.

Looking back on it, it's pretty disgusting.

‘First, let's observe the situation a bit more.'

At first, I decided to watch without saying anything.

Direct intervention is next.

Aim for the second? (1)

The garden of the Marquis of Gnebel, where a tea party among young ladies is being held.

There, they were talking in full bloom.

“...Did you hear that?”

Then one of the invited guests brought up a topic.

“yes? What about that?”

“There are rumors that Arell Ernesia-sama might have a concubine.”

“Oh my God?”

However, the type of story flower is very absurd... I can't help it.

Normally, we would talk about fashionable clothes or music, but this time, it was a rumor that caught their attention recently.

That Arel Ernesia might have a concubine.