Chapter 164，Part2: 2 - White Sword Gathering ④

Chapter164,Part2: 2 - White Sword Gathering 4

Chapter 164 White Sword Gathering 4?

Part 2

At that moment, the sound of bells rang out at just the right time.

The tumult quiets down. It was the beginning of the 『Gathering』.

In the silence, all eyes were drawn to the entrance.

I lightly tapped Cry’s arm, while he was looking confused and was looking everywhere, to make him look at the entrance.

Entering from the wide-open door in a dignified manner was a middle-aged man in a long dark-colored costume.

He had blond hair and blue eyes. He should be close to fifty years old, but his gaze was sharp and his body showed no signs of aging.

His clothes were simple, but not poor by any means, and there were little accessories on him. Above all, there was no crown on his head. However, his appearance was regal, and no matter how he was dressed, there was an uncontrollable air of supremacy around him.

The Fifteenth Emperor of Zebrudia.

Radrick Atrum Zebrudia.

He is the one who predicted the arrival of this Treasure Hunter’s heyday before anyone else, and brought further prosperity to the Zebrudia Empire.

His clothes were simple, he didn’t have a crown nor guard with him. This was also a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation.

However, at his waist hung the Emperor’s sword, proof of being the current Emperor of Zebrudia.

Everyone (Except for the Clan Master next to me) tried to kneel down at once but Emperor Radric composedly said.

“It is alright. Make yourself comfortable. It is our joy to find you all gathered here tonight at my request. All of us gathered here are friends who will bring prosperity to Zebrudia. Tonight, let there be no formalities...... And enjoy ourselves.” (Radrick)

“He looks more normal than I thought he would be.” (Cry)

“!?” (Eva)

Cheers go up. My Clan Master whispered something outrageous behind me, and I instinctively elbowed him lightly.

“...... My apologies. It seems...... Cry-san is a little drunk.” (Eva)

The big shot guy’s eyes widened slightly at Eva’s voice which sounded like she killed all emotion inside of her.

This voice...... It is the voice she takes when she is angry. I thought I set her up pretty well for when she needed it in the future though.

“............ Aaah, my apologies, it was just...... A little joke. Seriously, the only person who can hurt me is only Eva. Even though I have never even been hurt in Shrines......” (Cry)

“............ Is this another joke?” (Eva)

“This is no joke, you know.” (Cry)

I rubbed my useless “Safe Ring (Barrier Ring)” and frowned. The big shot guy had lost the friendly smile that has been on his face for a long time, and he looked at me and Eva with a confused expression.

When I was like that, right beside me, Sytry walked past me while wearing the black dress she showed me the other day.

“!? Wh-Why is Sytry-san here......” (Eva)

“............ I have no idea.” (Cry)

Don’t tell me... Everyone is here...... Security was supposed to be tight, so how――.

When my anxiety was overwhelming me, a brown arm stretched out from under the table in front of me. She was tugging my foot, so I gave her a glass of wine to drink, and she quickly retracted her hand back. The tablecloth hid her quite well, so people couldn’t see her.

“!?????” (Eva)

Eva was stunned and opened her eyes widely. I smiled and did my best to pretend I hadn’t seen her.

I am sure Liz came here without permission.

TL notes:

Thanks for reading!

Hahaha Eva is the only one who ever hurt Cry because her hit isn’t a one hit kill!

So as expected, Strange Grief succeeded to “raid” the Gathering!

What will happen now that all the troublemakers of Strange Grief are here?!

Tchao à plus!

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