238 Chapter 16-16 Announcement of Engagement

"Nice to meet you, Tenma. Hey, thank you, Merlin."

"Thank you for inviting me." Lord Albert (...) of the next period. "

"No, maybe we should take it next time? Anyway, the Duke is hosting the first party of the New Year."

My grandfather and I were invited to the Duke of Sanga's first New Year's party, which was hosted by Albert, not the Duke. This means that we can assume that the Duke's generation is approaching. Well, it will take a few years, but Grandpa seems to think it won't take ten years.

Until now, I haven't been to the Duke of Sanga's party, but this year... or this party, I'm in a way one of the main characters, so I decided to join.

"No, not yet. I need my father to be active for more than a decade... it's troublesome... no, some people still don't recognize me."

I see. Don't change your language openly when you see a visitor's face. Maybe there's nothing I can do about it. "

"Don't say that, Ten... my brother-in-law."

"Not yet. Besides, can the organizer tell the secret of the party here? Does the Duke get mad at you?

It was Albert who was about to spill the truth, but immediately faked it in front of the building. Perhaps, even if he succeeds the throne now, he will be despised because he has no record of it, and some of them will approach him to use it. And then, if you succeed to the throne, it's also related to being unable to play as you are now.

And when I pointed out what I had been worried about earlier in a funny half, Albert also replied in a funny tone. So if you tease me even more,

"Mr. Tenma, Mr. Merlin, I will show you to the waiting room, so please wait a moment. You two will be introduced after Cain and Leon in the form of guests. At that time, Tenma and her sister's engagement will be announced by her father."

After following me, I changed to polite use of words. But more than that, I forgot to tease Albert because I realised that the engagement announcement was close again. It seems that the Duke of Sanga will announce the engagement, but I don't think I can help it because I don't have the authority to act for Albert...

"In fact, I'm going to announce my marriage to Eliza at the same time as Tenma and my sister announce their engagement, so maybe I won't be able to follow Tenma. At that time, my father will represent me... but please understand that I will return to the traditional form."

The Duke's announcement was more important than Primera's announcement of my engagement. In other words, Albert is in a very busy position to host and lead this event, and even to be teased by everyone... and to be played with... and blessed. When Albert couldn't get the party going, he was on his way back to hosting the Duke of Sanga.

"Then why don't the Duke take care of everything? And I won't make fun of you anymore, so put it back to the usual tone. It's kind of disgusting."

I don't care about the Duke's way of doing things, but I wondered if it would be easier for the Duke of Sanga to handle everything.

"Disgusting is rude. I spend a lot of time like this at a gathering of nobles. Well, this time, we'll talk about it in the name of a party centered on" the next-generation lord and those who support the future kingdom. "Not only the lord of the royal aristocracy, but his successors, his family, not many, but also other faction leaders, and ordinary people like the tempura."

"Leaving aside whether the temper is a human being... does that mean there's a face to face in anticipation of the match?

Not only me, but Grandpa wouldn't be ordinary, but if Grandpa was right about this party, it would be the first person to announce my engagement with Primera.

"To keep me and Primera quiet during the party?

"Ah, temper or primera, if we don't know we're engaged, we're in the best category. After the Duke's big announcement, no fool would show up asking me if I should change fiancées."

I knew some idiots would say that...

"Albert, please take Tenma and Marlin to the waiting room. It's about time the other participants arrived."

"I'm sorry. Father, could you show me?

The Duke of Sanga wore a coat on Albert's offer and admitted it and guided me and my grandfather to the waiting room. The Duke of Sanga was originally meant to guide me and my grandfather to the front door, and the flow from appearance to guidance was very smooth.

"Mr. Tenma, Mr. Merlin, this is the waiting room for both of you. Primera and Albert will come to the meeting later, but please be discreet."

My grandfather and I have a room in the back of the Duke's house that is close to the Duke's private zone, so they won't get close to the party participants unless it's too late. Just...

"Yoo-hoo! Good work, Master Merlin!

"Hello, Tenma, Dear Merlin. Leon, isn't it weird to say hello?

Various and exceptional men came to the waiting room to replace the Duke of Sanga. Well, they're close to both the Duke of Sanga and the Ootori, so they're probably not included in the Duke's "all that matters".

"Finally, this day has arrived... Welcome! For the" Boys with Partners "! The only members are me, Albert and Tenma, but eventually Leon... the only members are me, Albert and Tenma, so let's get along!

Cain cut off his words as he looked at Leon, turned his gaze back on me, and said it again. Maybe... definitely on purpose. Against such a Khan, Leon turned his arm around.

"Fu, huh! Marriage is a grave for life! Don't you both regret it!

I said... through the open door behind Leon,

"Hmm... does Leon treat my sister, Miss Sierra, and all married women as' graveyards'... so brave."

"Niisama Leon, I think that's terrible."

Albert and Primera were peeking at us. Albert seemed to interpret it quite differently, but Leon himself, who had spoken, seemed not to have thought so deeply about what he had said, panicked that Albert had said it and said it was inaccurate. And it's Primera, who has a smile on the surface but doesn't hide her mood, that makes Rion's panic all the bigger.

Leon panicked again, looking alternately at the two faces.

"I'm really sorry!

I sat down. The moment I did that, I had too much momentum and said, "Dogong! The sound of my head hitting the floor was so intense that I could hear it.

For a while, Leon continued to sit down and Albert looked at it with a cold eye (Primera quickly dropped out of sight and approached me and Grandpa to say hello).

"Excuse me... hmm, what kind of situation is this?

"Excuse me... wow..."

The two new people who came to my grandfather's waiting room... Caesar and Teeda's appearance changed the atmosphere of the room at once.

Albert and Cain knelt on the spot and thanked him, and Primera stepped back from my grandfather's place and bent over without kneeling. And my grandfather and I... we couldn't thank him like Albert and the others, so we just lowered our heads slightly for now. And when Leon sat down... it was too late to notice Caesar's appearance, and Albert, who was right next to him, and Cain, who was sneaking up on him, forced him to raise his torso and lead him on one knee.

"As far as Tempura and Merlin are concerned, it seems like they made a little joke..."

"Ha! I'm so sorry for showing you such an ugly thing!

"Sorry!

Caesar, who knew the relationship between the three and largely understood what had happened, cautioned the three, and Albert and Cain spoke together to apologize, followed by Leon in a slightly delayed manner.

"So, why is Caesar and Teeda here?

"Tempura, we are at the heart of royalty. And I am the next leader of the royal family, and Teeda is like the representative of those who will support the kingdom in the future. Wouldn't it be strange if you went to this party?

That's true, but I'm not convinced. It seems that Caesar found out about such an idea.

"Actually, tell her my mother is coming to this party. And so is my father. Such a party would make a big fuss if the two majesty participated. That's why Teeda and I will participate. Well, a single Lyle could have joined us... because Lyle might have been confused on the contrary."

Lyle, perhaps a woman who is attending the party will arrive, and the nobles who are not attending this time will be tempted to take the same opportunity. In that regard, because Caesar is married and there are traces, she is never seen as the person to marry. If there were a nobleman in the side room, he would turn the royal family into enemies. Caesar and Isabella were so close. And Teeda has a fiancé named Amy... a woman she's planning to meet. Not officially as fiancée, but before marriage, Teeda, who is currently the only candidate and acknowledged by the royal family as the most powerful, asked, "Would you like my daughter as your side room? If you say so, you will buy objections from other nobles of good sense (I don't know how many exist). Beyond that, we will turn House Ootri, the Duke of Sanga and, above all, House Silfild against us. And then Maria (the royal family), who appreciates Amy. So I wouldn't do such a risky thing at this party. Well, they'll come out after they're married, but then it's time.

"The reason for that, and the fact that Teeda and I are going to be part of it, is that the engagement and marriage of Tempa and Primera and Albert and Elizabeth will be foiled. Even if you think about it a little bit, you should be convinced that it's like that."

It seems that there are various circumstances, but I don't think I will explain anything further. Well, it seemed like I said "I don't want to" rather than "don't", but even if it was explained, it could be a hassle, so I decided not to listen anymore.

"If Caesar says so, I'll assume that the usual" Bug Dodge "has been activated... By the way, Caesar and Teeda's partner..."

"Of course, Isabella and Amy. They are both wearing dresses and makeup in separate waiting rooms. I said I could still afford it, but I'm in a hurry."

Isabella is assigned to the royal waiting room, and Amy is said to be in the Silfild's waiting room.

"If Isabella starts getting dressed, it might start a little faster... Primera, you should get dressed too."

"Yes, niisama. Now, ladies and gentlemen, I will relieve you of your seats. See you later, Mr. Tenma."

When Primera left the waiting room, the atmosphere of Teeda somehow softened.

"I think it would be nice to stay standing, so if you have time, why don't you sit down and talk?

Then Caesar first moved to the upper seat and sat down, then sat down in turn. It was just a nice table with about eight people, so there was a little room for seven people, but Albert and the others were quite nervous because Caesar was nearby.

"That said, Teeda hasn't said a word since she entered the waiting room, but is there anything?

When I talked to Teeda about relaxing the tension between Alberts, Teeda felt a little lit up.

"No, um... I'm a little nervous because I'm not used to this kind of thing..."

and ecstatic. Looking at Teeda, not only Albert and Caesar looked strange.

"Well... I've been to regular parties and engagement parties several times, but I've never seen anyone like my family announce their engagement, so I felt weird..."

I said. Albert seems to have been relieved of his tension with Teeda.

That said, Teeda also fulfilled the terms of the boys' club.

and laughed. "What are the terms?" said Teeda, and Caesar with an interesting face,

"It was a while ago when you two were here, but since the fiancée was in a similar position to me and Cain, it was only Leon who fell apart."

Albert went on to tell the two people who were listening with pleasure and what happened afterwards. Then,

"That's true, Isabella, Amy, and Mother can't help but be the cause of the Graveyard."

Caesar added three people to the cause of the "grave." Teeda has a slightly moody face because of the inclusion of Amy's name... on the surface. Actually, he's holding his stomach and thighs together and laughing, so he's acting like he's teasing Leon. Leon panicked again at the state of the two of them. And as he stood up and tried to sit down,

"Hahahaha! What, a little joke!

"Kufufufufu!

And Caesar and Teeda laughed.

"Well, I know you say things that are regrettable and unforgettable. But from someone who doesn't know Leon or hates him, it's too much of an attack material. You must be able to explain the intent of your remarks without being overwhelmed. That's the challenge until we succeed the Border Clan."

"That's right. If I hadn't known Leon's personality, I would have been angry."

It was Leon, who suddenly changed into a confused state, but when he understood the situation, he went to the floor on the spot.

"Hmm... nothing happened this time, but I have to be careful now. Especially in places where I don't know where strangers are listening."

Grandpa closed and asked Leon to sit down again. At the end, Grandpa took the delicious place, but Caesar didn't show how she cared at all.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the start time is approaching."

Afterwards, the Duke's butler came to let him know that the party was about to start, although he didn't have much to talk about. However, even though time is approaching, there is still plenty of time to spare, but Albert, as the Duke's representative, will now be ready to throw the party.

"Caesar, Teeda, I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to step down for a while. See you later."

"Well, let's go back once. I'm looking forward to the engagement announcement."

As soon as Albert left, Caesar and Teeda also left. However,

"This is the boring time until the party starts."

"That's right... when the start time is approaching, I feel the time from knowing the time to starting is a long time."

The remaining two did not see their way back to their waiting rooms and were completely covered. I'm sure Caesar and Teeda are wearing the recoil of being here a while ago, but should I say that it's a wonderful talent to be able to hang out here in a man's mansion, or should I say that you and Albert get along so well... well, in addition to those two, there are also two nerves that are thick.

"Are those two always like that? And then tea, please."

As soon as Grandpa called out to his maid in the hallway, he looked at Cain and Leon as he prepared his tea.

"When you come to my house, you will always relax like that."

And he told me it was the usual thing.

"Shouldn't we both get ready?

Though men's outfits don't take as much time as women's, when I called out to the two of them who were a little too relaxed, they said, "It's about time." It was probably because they were used to the party, but unlike the margin of Cain's familiarity, it seemed interesting for Leon to feel optimistic about the margin of his character. Well, Cain told me to go back to my waiting room, so I wouldn't be late.

"Mr. Tempura, are you ready?

Shortly before the start time, the Duke of Sanga came to the waiting room with Primera.

Well then, I'll take care of your daughter, Mr. Tenma.

In front of the door leading to the courtyard, the party venue, the Duke of Sanga walked away from me and Primera. Near the entrance are Leon, Cain, Teeda, Amy, Caesar, Isabella, me, Primela and Grandpa. The eight people who peered at Primera said they were special guests this time.

"Ah! Sensei!... and Primera?

Amy was surprised that Primera and I were together, looking at Teeda next door, but Teeda just smiled and didn't tell her why.

While Amy was slightly confused, it seemed like it was time for the party, and the door opened slowly.

Well then, temper. After you. "

I'll see you later.

Among the special guests, Cain and Leon were first called, and they headed for the venue. And without much time,

"Your Highnesses Tempa Ootri, Primera von Sanga, and Marlin Ootri are entering."

It's our turn. In the unusual appearance of Primera and the order in which I was called, the clumsiness of the venue grew, but since Caesar's names were called, the clumsiness of the venue grew even greater, and some aristocrats let their servants run somewhere. Because of the impact of me and Caesar, it seemed that there was not much attention paid to Amy next to Teeda, but some women seemed to be talking about it.

"Participants, I would like to make a little announcement from our family. The marriage of Albert von Sanga, the Duke of Sanga's illegitimate son, and Miss Elizabeth von Silfild, the Count of Silfild, has been officially decided. The official date is still to be determined, but we will choose a good spring day for the wedding."

According to the sudden wedding story, most of the participants in the venue said, "I knew it! '. However,

"Next, I would like to report that the engagement of His Serene Highness Tempa Ootri and our Primera von Sanga has been decided."

The Duke of Sanga's announcement seemed to have been unexpected by most of the participants, and the venue was a mess.