CH 46

During the audience, everyone involved in the mission was present.

“The epidemic of the royal capital and the threat of monsters have ended. Thank you everyone for your hard work.”

His Majesty King Leroy gave words of thanks.

I heard that after the audience is over, the venue will be moved to the large hall and a celebration will be held.

After completing the mission ordered by His Majesty King Leroy, a buffet party is held, and it seems to be the standard of the Tenar Kingdom.

While His Majesty King Leroy sits on the throne and watches over us, Crown Prince Timir awards each person a medal.

“Lilith, you did a good job. This is a proof that your efforts have been recognized.”

His Highness Frair said while I received a medal from His Highness Timir.

“Thank you very much. It’s thanks to many people, including your highness.”

I bowed like a lady and answered with a smile.

When everyone has been awarded a medal, everyone is given a glass of alcohol.

Everyone was given a glass, and His Majesty King Leroy was the last to pick up a glass and got up from the throne.

“I’m glad that everyone is safe. Forget about work for tonight, and from tomorrow, please do your best for the country with me again. Cheers.”

“””Cheers.”””

When His Majesty King Leroy raised the glass high and declared it, everyone held the glass high in the same way and followed suit.

This seems to be the signal for the start of the celebration.

When there is a celebration in the motherland, there is only the words of the king’s gratitude, and there is no dialogue.

It started quietly, so it was refreshing for everyone to speak out like this.

I heard that it was a standing meal, but there are tall round tables, chairs, and sofas in some places so that you can relax.

I thought it would be light meal, but the number of dishes is abundant and the quantity is large.

Everyone put food on their plates and started eating right away.

Maybe because most of them are knights, it’s crowded like a knight’s cafeteria on the frontier.

“Your Highness, please.”

A knight noticed me in the back and handed me a large plate.

“This is my recommendation.”

The knights who were in front of the food came one after another and served the food on the plate, so before I knew it, the plate was full.

“That’s good.”

Gresis-sama is laughing at the situation.

All the dishes were designed so that they can be eaten with a single fork, so you can eat it with a plate in one hand.

However, there are a lot of dishes on the plate, so it’s a little heavy.

“I think it would be better for Lilith to put it on the table there and eat it.”

Gresis-sama guided me to a tall circular table nearby.

I put my plate on the round table that can be used by several people while standing and ate a meal.

All of them are delicious.

When I’m eating, the knights came one after another.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

They came to toast with glasses one after another, so I followed Gresis-sama.

“Thank you. Thank you for your hard work.”

I called out to them and made a toast.

His Highness Timir and His Highness Frair also came to make a toast.

“I’m sorry for making you come all this way.”

When I hurriedly express my gratitude, His Highness Frair’s hand lightly touched my shoulder.

“You don’t have to worry about that. Lilith is our family, and today is a meeting to honor those who have finished their missions.”

“Lilith, can I borrow Gresis for a little while? Even though we are brothers, we are both busy, so we don’t have a chance to talk. What do you think?”

I can’t refuse if Prince Timir asks me with a nice smile.

“I’m fine. Please talk.”

“Nothing, I don’t have anything to talk about. . .”

I nod with a smile to Gresis-sama, who was worried about me.

“Thank you, Lilith. Then let’s have a drink, Gresis.”

“I’ll be back soon.”

While eating, I followed Gresis-sama, who reluctantly followed His Highness Timir and His Highness Frair, with my eyes.

With a drink in hand, they’re talking about something in a distant place that is a little unpopular.

Both His Highness Timir and His Highness Frair have gentle eyes when they look at Gresis-sama.

Even from a distance, I know that the brothers get along well.

I wonder what kind of conversation male brothers have?

While I was thinking about that, the conversation seemed to have ended.

Gresis-sama, who separated from the two of them, is talking to the knights one after another.

There is no sign of interruption due to the popularity of making a toast, pouring alcohol, and so on.

“Your Highness, are you enjoying yourself?”

Crane came to make a toast.

“Yes, very much. This is the first time I’ve had such a fun party.”

“I’m glad to hear that. Then, I’ll leave it to you next.”

Crane is laughing bitterly.

What? Next?

“Your Highness, cheers!”

“Are you having fun?”

“Huh? What about the unit commander? Oh, he’s been caught.”

There is no interruption after Crane, and the knights come to toast one after another and talk to me.

In my home country, even if I went to a party, I just stood by and watched the participants from the stage where the royal family sat.

After dancing with my brother at the beginning, I have to sit on the stage again.

Speaking of interaction, I was only allowed to smile silently to those who came to greet the royal family.

That’s why I have never felt like parties were enjoyable.

But now I feel like I’m in the circle and it’s fun.

When I looked at it, I lost sight of where Gresis-sama had gone.

But I’m not worried.

My stomach was also full, so I sat on a nearby sofa and waited for Gresis-sama, and Agar, the assistant commander, came with a glass.

“It’s a rude lecture at times like this. If you don’t mind, would you allow me to be next to the princess?”

“Yes, go ahead.”

When I smiled, Agar sat next to me.

Agar is sociable and gentlemanly. The trust from Gresis-sama and the knights is also strong. He has such an impression.

“Do you know how long this party will last? It’s until dawn. Even though it’s still evening, some people are going to start getting drunk soon, and in the end, some will pass out and end up sleeping here. I came to take a break secretly so that I wouldn’t be like that. It’s still a long night.”

When he said that, Agar drank up the glass of alcohol.

“That’s right. Then, shall I also stay here with everyone?”

I look at Agar and tilt my head.

“Grace will never allow that. It’s troubling. I feel like I understand a little bit about Gresis’s concern.”

While thinking about something, Agar chuckled.

“It looks like fun.”

Before I knew it, Gresis-sama had returned.

“It’s fun. If you’re jealous, you should come back sooner.”

Agar stood up quickly and put his hand on Gresis-sama’s shoulder.

“Well then, I’ll leave with this.”

Agar smiled at me and left to switch places with Gresis-sama.

At that time, I realized that he wanted to stay by my side so that I wouldn’t be alone.

I enjoy this party because Gresis-sama, Agar, Crane and all the knights, cared about me. I was very happy with everyone’s compassion when I realized it.

I want to stay here a little longer.

“Um, I also want to experience a sleepover.”

“Some people will reach their limit soon, so let’s go home.”

Gresis-sama and I said it almost at the same time.

“No. Absolutely.”

It was said gently, but with the feeling of never being swayed.

Agar was right.