Re:START/If {Book 1.0}
Chapter 70: Regalia II (Part 02)

“Spirit Queen?” Odo was a little interested in the name Vil used.

“Hmm ...” Vil nodded lightly, then with a slightly moody expression he began to explain, “Maybe Odo had expected it, the Soul Contract that the Princess did was different from the usual Contract. It was done by the bloodline of a Goddess, in other words almost like it was made by Deity, the incarnation of the Goddess herself. Perhaps Odo had only heard this for the first time, but the Spirits were actually beings that were indirectly created by the Goddess that was revered by the Felixia society. Therefore, the number of Spirits in this country is very large and has a gate that can be connected directly.”

Odo already knew some of the things mentioned by Vil, but he had only first heard that the Spirits were not naturally created beings but appeared due to the interference of a Goddess. Thinking of the tendency of the Spirits to have ant colony-like traits where the Queen was worshipped and was a top priority, Odo understood a little why Vil seemed a little afraid of Arteria.

“Then, what is that pledge? Do you know that, Vil?” ask Odo.

“If viewed from the point of view of the Spirits, the pledge means an oath of allegiance to serve. This is often done by Low Level Spirits who have just become Intermediate Level Spirits, they do Pledge to get a place to live and serve the Great Spirit who is the guardian of the Astral World ecosystem.”

“Sort of being a waiter, huh?” Odo turned to Arteria, then without a doubt said, “I do not want to serve anyone, so I will refuse if asked to pledge.”

Hearing him say it blatantly, at the same time Arteria and Vil felt that the young man was being too outspoken. Arteria simply looked away and nodded lightly, while Vil put on a pale face as he felt he had explained things Odo should not have known before his engagement.

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About half an hour of hair. The Chief Servant entered the room, she immediately informed the guests that one of the stages of the engagement procession had been completed. It also means that soon the next stage will begin.

As the main door of the hall was opened wide by the two Elite Soldiers, every guest in the room lowered their glasses and bowed their heads to the incoming members of the Three Great Nobles Families.

The previously bustling atmosphere instantly turned calm, the majesty of those upper class nobles brought an atmosphere that made it seem as if they were hard to breathe freely.

For some reason, Odo who was among the guests felt that was exactly what a formal event should have been. Not containing chatter greed of the nobles who just want to secure a comfortable place and source the contents of their pot.

Gazing at the incoming King along with some members of Luke and Rein's family, Odo drew deeply. Forcibly and very quickly he changed the physical form of Vil to astral. The Great Spirit's body within seconds turned into particles of light, entered the body of the young man's black hair and his existence instantly vanished.

Mavis who had a glimpse of it had stopped, seemed to be in disbelief to see the Great Spirit forced back into such astral form. As a magician who understood the concept of Spirit Magic, what he saw seemed so unnatural.

Trying not to show a surprised expression any longer in front of the guests, Mavis immediately shut her slightly open mouth. The woman dressed in a green dress with lace ornaments brought her mouth closer to Dart's ear in front of her, then was seen whispering something to her husband.

Odo gave a small smile seeing the reaction his mother had taken. Turning to Arteria, he knelt like a prince before the Princess. While offering a hand, the young man raised his face and invited him, “Let's go there, Mr. Princess ..”

“Of course, Mr. Odo. Let's go ...”

Arteria grabbed his hand. As the young man stood up, the Princess grabbed his arm and walked towards the center of the hall to face their guardian.

At the same time, Wolnir Yhoan and the accompanying gray-white-haired female walked into the hall through the main door. The woman wearing the Vestimentum carried a silver scepter decorated with scales of mixed precious metal at the end, while the Archbishop, Wolnir Yhoan, carried a bronze cup containing 12 spring petals.

For people who don't know the woman, the role seems reversed. But for those who understand its status in the Religious Party, it is the most appropriate.

King Gaiel, Prince Ryan, Dart Luke, Mavis Luke, Thomas Rein, Calista Rein, Arca Rein, and Fiola. In front of the men Odo and Princess Arteria knelt down, then the two of them gracefully placed their palms in front of their left chests.

““Okaya Raja where we live, we pay our respects like we respect the ancestors. O heaven, we ask prayer and mercy to Ayahanda and Mother …. O founding family of this country, we thank you and respect for your arrival …. O representatives of the Gods, we momentarily give thanks for the chanting of prayers that you have given us. Bless us with grace.””

They simultaneously gave their greetings, so compact as if they had practiced before. King Gaiel walked over to Odo, bowed slightly and laid his hands on the young man's crown.

“Thank your head ..”

Following the King's orders, Odo lifted his head and looked straight at the ruler of the Kingdom of Felixia. For a moment King Gaiel felt many things had changed from him, it felt like the young man had gone through many things in one night.

Carrying a silver sword on a cushion of silk and precious metal, Fiola walked towards them and stood to the right of the King. Huli Jing who now looked like the female Servant Chief was generally on her knees, handing over the sword she carried to the Royal Lord.

“Please, Your Highness.”

King Gaiel took the silver sword, and placed it on Odo's right shoulder, saying, “You have demonstrated competence and capability as a leader …. The bravery and dexterity that you have, this me has seen and acknowledged. You have also contributed a lot to this country …. That's why, Odo Luke, son of Dart Luke, I bestow upon you the title of nobleman.”

The King raised his sword blade, then placed it back on Odo's left shoulder and said, “On behalf of the ancestors of the Kingdom of Felixia, myself, Gaiel vi Felixia, hereby bestowed the noble title of Viscount under the auspices of the House of Nobles Rein.”

Hearing the title given by the King, Odo showed a surprised reaction because he immediately got the title of Viscount and not Baron. In history, no matter how much a person contributes to their Kingdom will only be raised to be a knight noble or at the very highest it is a Baron.

Odo momentarily closed his eyes, immediately understanding that the King had discussed the issue of title-granting with the people of the Three Main Families and the Religious Party. Upon re-opening his eyes, Odo Luke excitedly said, “I swear I would be wise to use this status. Do your best for this Country, Luke County and all the people of Felixia.”

King Gaiel raised his sword, then put it back on the pillow Fiola was carrying. The Huli Jing immediately woke up, took two steps back and headed back to the back of her master, Mavis.

One of the nobles who did not agree to directly take a talk, “Your Majesty! Isn't it too much to give the title of Viscount to a small child like him!” The reddish-brown middle-aged man stepped out of the place of the nobles, then resolutely said, “In the space of about the past two decades, the, no more conferring the title of Viscount noble in Luke County! The number of upper middle class nobles is already quite a lot and the division of our territory is appropriate! If you give the title, the existing arrangement must be reshuffled! Isn't that too much for a child⸻!”

“Child?” King Gaiel stared flatly at Hietza Ilan, the man with the Baron's peerage. The ruler of Felixia's eyes quickly looked like pity, and then in a disappointed tone said, “After hearing all the news about the Only Begotten Son of the House of Luke, you still consider him a child? Do I need to mention all the achievements of Odo Luke here?! You know, for a Baron your attitude is too impolite!”

Baron Ilan instantly shrieked his face, immediately kneeling fearfully and in a soft voice said, “Yang Mulia ..., I did not mean to offend you ..”

The bustling guests instantly became silent, no more muttering in the back or protesting because it was already the King's decision. But when everyone just fell silent, the Archduke from the Low Land spoke up.

“Your Highness, with all due respect I also object to the decision this time,” said Midir Martanka, leader of Garados Region. He walked towards the nobleman who first raised objections, then in a loud voice the old man from the military conveyed, “Whatever the contribution of Mr. Odo, still the title of Viscount is too excessive …. After all, His Majesty had also said that he would be the representative of Count Thomas Rein. To Garados himself, it looked like the Three Great Nobles Families wanted to unite forces! It could upset the balance that has been built up long ago. With all due respect, please Your Majesty reconsider the decision!”

The king stared flatly at Archduke Midir, so understanding the reason the old man refused the title. Basically, of the five Provinces or in the concept of government Felixia is called the Region, two of which are actually a Vassal State.

Garados and Jakall used to be an Independent Kingdom that is older in history when compared to Felixia. During the Great War, both Kingdoms collapsed and became part of present-day Felixia.

The leaders of the two territories still had a lineage with their previous King, which is why the Garados and Jakall nuclear families were given the title of upper class nobility to honor the history of the past. For the conditional victories of the past, the subjugated Kingdom was transformed into a province and as time went on it ended up becoming what it is today.

King Gaiel himself understood this anxiety. Although it was a relationship that had been established for more than four generations, there was still no guarantee that the Three Main Families would not get rid of the Great Royal Family of Garados to expand their authority.

“Mr Midir, you don't need to worry …. The peerage I gave was only temporary. Why did you protest when Odo Luke was given the title of Viscount? As you know, he is your future King. Doesn't it sound strange if you oppose my decision?”

The words of the King made the Garados Regional Leader silent, he also actually understood when the Elders issued a decision that the Princess would be betrothed to the Only Son of the Luke Family. It could not be contested, as it had indeed become a kind of tradition within the Three Great Nobles Families.

However, still the title of Viscount bestowed was something that made him unable to calm down. It is the same as giving a small child a large scissor to cut the flower stalks in the garden, which contains flower buds must not escape.

“Stay only Your Majesty! I don't agree! In this place, there are certainly not a few who agree with me and Mr. Ilan! Please reconsider⸻!”

The Archduke's words came to a halt, he suddenly fell silent and trembled. At the same time, everyone in the place felt a cold breeze that seemed to be gnawing their necks and slowly suffocating the louder.

“Colots. Until then do you want to maintain comfort, Mr Midir?”

Odo stood upright and stared flat at the Archduke from the Low Land. His gaze was so cold, to the point that the air inside the hall dropped to the temperature and made almost everyone have trouble breathing.

Turning his eyes towards Arteria who was still kneeling without being exposed to the effects of the air temperature manipulation, Odo briefly took a light breath and said, “This is our engagement day, days we will remember in the future ...”

Odo looked back at the Archduke, then with an aura of centralized intimidation he threatened, “If you want to protest, do it somewhere else …. Got it? This is my show and the Princess.”

Odo opened his right palm towards Midir, then began to manipulate the air pressure inside the room and said, “But if you want to keep doing it here, with pleasure at that very moment I will⸻”

“Mr Odo, please stop ...” Arteria immediately stood up and held Odo's hand outstretched forward.

The air in the room quickly turned normal, the temperature dropped and all the guests immediately took a breath with gasps. Mavis and Dart immediately approached Odo, then took hold of their Son's shoulder and stood behind him as a sign that they were both fully supportive of the King's decision.

Mavis looked at the Archduke, then anxiously said, “Master Midir, right as our son said. If you want to protest about it, do it at a later time. The title this time is only for engagement formalities. You know for yourself the Princess cannot marry a young man without a peerage, right?”

Unlike his wife, Dart only stared flatly at the two nobles who blatantly rejected the awarding of the title. He could understand if the Regional Leader of Garados disagreed, but he did not think that the first to refuse was directly the nobles of his own territory.

“It seems like many no longer respect me,” muttered Dart while glancing at the King.

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