CH 8.07

They exchanged it since they genuinely thought it was a funny joke.

They did not think twice to make it clear that they are looking down on me.

Since they thought they wounded my pride, they were probably expecting me to sob and cry.

But, sorry, this is exactly what I was aiming for.

There are several powerful women on this table, and to say such a thing?

They’re too stupid to think that far.

Yes, as you said, I’m young, so I still have good sense, and besides, women are the ones who know what women need most.

Do you understand what it means to speak incoherently? It was a way of speaking that did not overtly crush the opponent, but rather made him feel very bad when he pondered about it.

The princess, who understood what I meant faster than anyone else, laughed beside me.

“Yes, Lady Oberon rightly pointed out that there is little room for young people in this country since old people are running the entire business industry.”

The royal princess delivered a decisive blow with her fist.

Watching the brutally honest princess, I secretly applauded.

Yes, that’s it!

“Your Highness, your convictions are still strong. Ah ha ha ha. Ahaha.”

With each passing second, Viscount Redding’s face turned red.

I snuck in before missing my opportunity.

“By the way, the ladies I’m close with said that parasols from Redding are in poor condition these days.”

Of course, nobody ever told me that, but who cares? I have the freedom to make things up.

“Since Redding parasols are a luxury product, the problem must not be with the artisans. Could it be a problem with the distribution process?”

What possible distribution issues could there be? The parasols are not like raw eggs. 

However, having been attacked so openly, he had no choice but to answer.

I glanced at Peridot, expecting Viscount Redding’s witty answer.

“That is nonsense— !”

“Ah, I heard that story too.”

The moment Viscount Redding failed to manage his expression and tried to deny it out loud, the royal princess intercepted his words.

“My puppets complained that the Redding parasol looked like it was made of glass. That’s why I wondered if your back has become unwell, that even the parasol has also become poor.”

“Ha ha ha ha ha. I don’t know how to respond to your conviction about my body. Your Highness, you’re even worried about the waist of this lowly lord.”

“I wasn’t worried. Why should I worry about your back?”

A blow to the solar plexus! Ribs! Crack!

Pfft. I hit one strike, but the princess hit not only two but three strikes.

Laughter erupted from the lips of the desert clan sitting around the table at the conversation that was right up their alley.

Usually, you would show affection for your own people in front of state guests, but it seemed that Viscount Redding had acquired considerable hatred.

It’s to the point where I feel like she put them here with the purpose of bullying them.

“Come to think of it, Your Highness, there is a show made together by Latrus and Redding.”

“A show?”

“Yes. It’s a lingerie show, which will be held for the first time in the history of the empire.”

Viscount Latrus smirked and rubbed his palms.

“A lingerie show? What is that?”

Princess Ram Hertiti asked. Sure enough, they have never worn a corset before.

Before the others stepped in, I continued speaking calmly.

“The Latrus family primarily makes a corset, an undergarment that tightens the waist to make it look thinner, and I think the show means wearing it and showcasing it in front of guests.”

“Undergarment? Does that mean that women are paraded around in nothing but their underwear as eye candy?” 

“Yes, this undergarment also lacks thermal insulation, is uncomfortable to move in, and is difficult to breathe in.

“Then how can you fight while wearing it?”

“Um, this is embarrassing, but Princess, no one will be able to wear them to battle. It’s completely different from armor.”

“What? You can’t wear it to a fight? Is it nothing more than eye candy?”

I knew it. As soon as I finished my explanation, Ram Hertiti’s eyes boiled.

Actually, not all lingerie shows have that as their goal, but Viscount Redding and Latrus meant it exactly that way.

Eye candy.

They will gain huge popularity by sending out female models dressed in lingerie.

It was problematic for that reason. Because that’s the intention.

I smiled serenely as I nodded.

“Although I want to be very careful with my words, I think that’s their only intention.”

“Ha, I can’t believe it! Are you asking us desert people to come see a show like that?”

Taang! Ram Hertiti’s voice as she smacked the table was full of displeasure.

Princess Dioles then turned to look at Viscount Latrus.

She remained silent, but it was clear from the look in her eyes that if he said another word, she would kill him.

“… … !”

In the end, Viscount Latrus didn’t dare to speak and instead popped out his mouth in displeasure.

‘Ugh, are you a child?’

I want to slap that snout and put it in his mouth. Oh, how I hate to see it.

“They didn’t mean it that way, so I hope you can be more understanding.”

It was then.

“Viscount Latrus isn’t a bad man, but he sometimes doesn’t get his words across. It could not have been intended to insult the proud warriors of the desert. Viscount Latrus is simply saying that since you’ve come all the way here, it wouldn’t hurt to take a look around to see what this country’s clothing is like.”

Peridot opened her slender eyes and intervened in the middle.

It is an attempt to rectify the situation.

“As a member of their suzerainty family, I apologize for the princess’ displeasure.”

It’s an impeccable apology. It wrapped up the situation smoothly.

Anyway, it’s not regrettable that I wasn’t able to push it further because all I had in mind was getting Redding and Latrus to stop talking.

I grinned as I acknowledged Peridot’s words.

“That’s right. Viscount Latrus is older than I am, but I think he still retains his innocence. They don’t adequately explain their statements, which leads to frequent misunderstandings.”

So the conclusion was that he was an old, ignorant fool who couldn’t speak properly.

The two viscounts’ faces turned red as soon as they heard this.

However, what can they do?

I thoroughly enjoyed the meal that followed.

Anyway, no one here is brave enough to look my way.

More than anything, Lacius is defending me with an iron wall.

‘Ah, I’m dying of laughter.’

When Lacius raises his head, the viscounts who were glaring at me immediately sigh.

It served as a prime illustration of the strong and the weak.

“So this time we’re going to have more warriors in our Ram clan.”

“That’s cool. I really want to see it for myself.”

“Kun clan or whatever it is. We’ll turn it upside down this time.”