Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 91: Night Party Scene

The full moon floated in the beautiful, cloudless night sky.

Whoever dressed up to their preference, the nobles gathered in the hall that was the venue for the night party had reached 1,000 people.

Although the maximum capacity of the high ceiling hall reached 2000 people, it seemed that only half of that number was the optimal amount to hold a night party with some leeway.

The inside of the spacious hall expanded to a point that did not give the impression of being crowded.

Tonight, those nobles gathered from inside and outside the country were definitely the ones who held central positions in many countries.

Which meant that one needed such status to gather at the party tonight, and it was a collection of jealousy and jealousy from the nobles who were unable to participate in the party tonight.

Ornaments of splendor are scattered in various places such as ceilings, walls and, floors, in the case of chandeliers where magic to light a light is loaded in them, the inhabitants of the palace must be built with that much.

Be it facilities that become places or people, everything is the best, it always tickles the superiority complex of participants.

And then form groups among their own circles or countries scattered in various places, only tonight did they not know about the boundary and had a lively conversation among the participants.

「Finally debut hero-sama our country」

「I heard a rumor say that she is just a 17 year old girl」

「I've heard that this woman is very beautiful」

「Hou, I'm looking forward to meeting him. Young people may not be so desperate to tie their hands in marriage 」

Despite various conversations and discussions as if investigating the true intentions of others, bragging or, gossip has been going on, mostly about Sumeragi Satsuki, the star of this show.

Since concrete information about Satsuki is only shared between people who hold the central position of the country, that information usually cannot appear in the market.

So much interest gathered on him tonight, the nobles tired of waiting or eagerly waiting for the day of the evening party, which was tonight.

「By the way, it seems that hero-sama who served under the banner of the revolution of the Bertram kingdom government also participated today」

A group of nobles gathered at a certain place said that.

「Aah, she's ya」

A noble gave an immediate reply.

He was the one who came under the revolutionary government of Bertram kingdom which was under the rule of Duke Euguno.

「Ooh, you are the one who was invited from the revolutionary government of Bertram kingdom right? Then, have you met hero-sama yet？ 」

「Yes, I had the honor to meet him once」

The male man showed a slightly victorious expression as he replied.

「Hou, what kind of person is that person?」

When one of the representatives asked, a line of sight filled with curiosity was gathered on the male nobles who had met Hiroaki.

「Although it seems like she has a pretty strong personality, she is ultimately young ………. Maybe it's like that. Maybe because he came from another world, he was still stupid about the way this world 」

「Hahaha, then, maybe he will learn a lot with the experience tonight. I also hope for a great hero-sama for our country 」

「Please rest assured. Even though it is luck that the hero of our country has extensive knowledge, it seems that he is also a flexible person. Duke Euguno also admires our incredible hero. Moreover, perhaps because she was supported by the daughter of the duke of Fontine and your grand daughter Flora, she agreed with our ideal of 」

Section 2

The noble man explained the good relationship with Hiroaki with his own position.

「Hou, that's a good story. So it's as the saying goes, if you have the support of two young and beautiful girls, the man will stand firm. One day, it will come down to history that he is a hero who devoted himself to saving the country, right 」

「As you said. We clasped our hands for that result, we couldn't help but to guide hero-dono to the appropriate stage for him 」

And so, because of that opportunity, even the topic regarding Hiroaki spread everywhere.

In this evening party, the people who came from the revolutionary government of Bertram kingdom were the perfect public relations staff.

Because compared to Satsuki, they did not hide any information regarding Hiroaki, and actively used it for their propaganda.

"Ha ha ha . For that reason we must devote ourselves to him more than to ourselves 」

「Yes, it will be much easier to guide if hero-sama is willing to improve himself. By the way, I want to get acquainted with Hero-sama tonight 」

The surrounding nobles nodded with smiles on their faces.

their glittering for power was hidden under that mask, some of them were people who showed their ambition to get acquainted with the hero tonight.

Heroes, they were holy existences who were also referred to as Emissaries of the six wise gods that were revered in the Strahl region.

The most suitable candidate to gain strong authority, the, they can provide power for nobles to rise to the top in power struggles at once by stealing the march from other factions as they face their own factions.

Therefore, if they had a chance to get help from the heroes, they would use that opportunity to get help for them.

「In hindsight, it might be almost time for all the nobles of our country to perform with」

Royal noble Galwark said that.

「Because the people of the ducal house of Gregory had entered a while ago, the next one should be the people of the ducal house of Crete right

「Ooh, I happened to hear it. The house was prosperous again very enviable. It seems that they basically rushed forward, especially after their daughter was born 」

「The most talented woman, Liselotte-sama is not. The most suitable words to describe her would definitely be "A woman gifted with brains and beauty", right. He doesn't have a fiance yet, but, the most suitable candidate to approach Duke Kretia's house is ....

「Currently, she is a little more like an unreachable flower for children around her age. Although the rumors of her marriage never stopped, I wonder what kind of person can win her heart 」

The topic about duke Kretia house also increased in trend.

The topic regarding Liselotte was also very popular abroad, to the point that someone who did not know about her in the circle of nobles of the Galwark Kingdom had to hide themselves deep underground, to the point that someone who did not know about her in the circle of nobles of the Galwark Kingdom had to hide themselves deep underground, it turned into a talented woman who garnered a lot of attention .

Because it was already an everyday gossip for them to ponder who would become his fiancee.

After that, at that moment,

「THE HOME AND VISITORS OF DUKE KRETIA FROM FAR AWAY ARE STARTING TO BECOME PLACES！

The voice of the soldiers guarding the place resounded in the hall.

When the name of the duke of Crete was announced, it was synonymous with a big shot to the domestic nobles, thus, the nobles in the hall became silent for a while.

It had been decided that they, the nobles of Galwark kingdom, when the time came to enter the night party venue, they would enter together, the remaining ones were part of the nobles who came from abroad, and they were the ones who came from abroad, the nobles of Galwark Kingdom and later, Satsuki as the last.

And then, when they arrived after a few seconds of silence―― 、

Section 3

「………. Did the knight just say "A visitor from a faraway place"？ 」

「Yes, I definitely heard it」

People who spoke in small voices began to appear at various places of the hall.

If one were to ask "where is the house that is currently the most prosperous in Galwark kingdom", then the existence of the Duchy of Crete would certainly be the topic of conversation.

In short, it was the house that became the most trending topic in Galwark kingdom.

And the soldier had just said that this Duchy of Crete had invited someone from a faraway place at this most important evening feast.

The people who had gathered in this place were only information-sensitive people among the nobles, therefore, there was no way they would not be interested in this news.

Inevitably, most of the nobles in the hall gathered their attention onto the stage regardless of their faction.

The nobles who were members of the Kretia duke faction among them quickly gathered towards the nearby staircase that stretched from stage to hall and then started waiting to enter while showing their respect.

The door immediately opened, and every member of the aforementioned Kretia duke house was entering.

「………. OOOh 」

A murmuring commotion spread in the hall a moment after that.

Everyone let out a surprised voice.

Even so, it might be natural.

Because the scenery in that place was simply not something they could witness everyday.

First in all is Cedric and Julianne, no problem at all with them.

There are women and men who are fascinated by their combination of a beautiful and handsome couple that is full of youth even after so many years, although the scene where there was a collection of envious appearances from the couple's friends was seen in various places, if talking about matters, it was only that much.

The next entry was Liselotte's older brother, George Kretia and her fiance, Collet Varie.

Although they spent time with the couple Marquis Varie, Collet's parents were in a separate room, in the case of entering the venue on this occasion, they decided to enter together with Cedric and the others a while ago.

Although the two people who were famous for their mutual love that rivaled the duke pair were known for the next generation of duke pairs, currently the people in that place were not focused on them.

「As I thought, they garner attention yes..................」.

George smiled wryly as he immediately guessed the confused atmosphere floating in that place.

「It's unnatural. Because I am still confused also 」

Collet agreed in a small voice.

Because they knew that at this moment, the line of sight of the nobles in the hall gathered for the two people behind them.

Yes, at this moment, the fact of the matter echoed among the nobles who were inside the hall.

One of them is George's younger sister, and also Collet's sister-in-law, Liselotte―― Who is currently hailed as the most unreachable flower in Galwark kingdom, Galwark kingdom, an impenetrable beauty who has never had a single rumor about her romantic story until now. ,

And then, another person, where the line of sight of the nobles in the place gathered in Rio――, the man who affectionately hooked his arm with the girl by his side.

No matter how Liselotte thinks about it, this method of entry can be seen as treating Rio as her partner *. [TL*: as explained earlier, "Partner" for men/unmarried women is almost like they are in a relationship (especially if they always come together to a party)]

It was Liselotte, who had never come with a couple to a night party until now.

Section 4

Just with that, it was a huge implication for him to come with the couple to the evening party.

Regardless of domestic or foreign, there were many nobles who planned to make Liselotte their wife.

It's natural too.

A beautiful appearance that would captivate the person who saw it, her gentle personality that men liked, the relationship with the Duke Kretia noble house, the, the firm of Rikka whose name is famous in the neighboring country―― It's because they will get everything if they marry Liselotte.

Therefore, even though the marriage proposal had always come and did not end, she had continued to reject all of it until now.

Instead, they were not happy to take her to the evening party.

Although recently, a secret rumor began to spread saying that she was actually a lesbian, that hope was greatly reversed.

「............. Does anyone know that young man?」

「No, I don't think so」

"I am also . Then, who is he ………. 」

「Removing her hair color, her features give a slightly exotic feeling」

「When it came to that, I wondered where this figure came from」

The whisper of the male camp at the venue spoke of Rio while looking at him as if wanting to ascertain his identity.

「Ara, he's an amazing guy not」

「Yes, I wonder which house she comes from?」

On the other hand, there were those who sent inquisitive gazes towards Rio among the noble young girls.

Her hair that made one wonder if it was shiny along with a smile on the androgynous face that had sharpness in it, his appearance as he slowly descended the stairs that extended from the stage in a majestic manner made one think that he was a young noble.

His appearance where no unease could be found in the line of sight that was without exception gathered on him from the nobles, his appearance was not inferior to even when standing beside Liselotte.

He was filled politely as he entered the hall.

「Your Highness Duke Kretia looks in a good mood」

Someone was greeting the duke of Kretia as soon as he got off the stairs.

It was a tall and slender man in his prime.

「Lord Varie's. My son is always indebted to you. It seems that he is always under your care even during this stay in the capital 」

Cedric answered with a smile.

It seems the man in front of him is Collet's father, George's fiancee.

The woman who was like Collet's mother was waiting by his side.

"What are you talking about . Our daughter is also always under your care as well. George-kun is really a good son. I am also proud to be his father-in-law 」

Collet's father replied with an intimate smile and then, sending a fleeting glance at Rio.

「By the way, Your Majesty. For some reason, it seems that you are bringing along new visitors from a distant place today. By all means, you should introduce it to us, right us？

"Ha ha ha . It seems that the attention of the people in this place gathered on him 」

Cedric answered with a friendly smile.

Section 5

「This is also not natural. When it comes to your daughter's partner, the young nobles in our country will not keep silent 」

For some reason, the two of them chatted cheerfully.

It seemed that they were enjoying the atmosphere of the venue at the moment.

「Let me introduce him to you, Haruto-kun. His name is marquis Lionel Varie, father of Collet-kun, our fiancee George. Lord Varie's. He's Haruto-kun, personal friend and benefactor of Liselotte otte

「Hou, personal friend」

There was a deep meaning in the way he said those words, Lionel looked at Rio with a very interested expression.

"I'm happy to meet you . Following introduction. My name is Haruto. It is an honor for me to be able to meet the glorious Varieme marquis 」

「Uhm. I'm glad to meet you . It was a fun meeting 」

Lionel smiled with a polite smile and quickly grabbed his hand to shake hands.

"Thank you very much"

Rio quickly stretched his hand out to grasp Lionel's hand.

「Let me introduce it. She is my wife, Camille 」

After nodding at each other, Lionel introduced the woman standing by his side to Rio.

"I'm happy to meet you . My name is Camille 」

Camille clamped the end of her skirt and smiled with a smile like a woman.

"I'm happy to meet you . It's my honor to meet you 」

Rio bowed lightly towards Camille while putting his right hand on her chest.

「I'd like to chat with you longer, but, other people seem to want to say hello to Your Majesty as well. Because there seem to be so many people interested in you. So, I'll step back for a moment. Then I'll excuse 」

After that, while giving a simple greeting from the nod to the others who were in this place, marquis Varie's couple left that place.

「Then Dad, because me and Collet also need to give our greetings, later」

George and Collet also left after saying those words.

Only four people were left in that place who were the duke couple of Cretia, Liselotte and, Rio.

But, the other nobles immediately approached as if replacing the people walking in front of them.

Although they greeted Cedric and Julianne at first, they came to greet Liselotte and Rio as if it was natural.

If it was the usual case, even though those people would have become more familiar with Liselotte even if it was just a little, they had slightly different intentions today.

Every one of them seemed to be interested in Rio, everyone who came wanted to introduce themselves and knew about Rio.

Section 6

Every time a new one comes, it becomes a similar introductory repetition cycle but, Liselotte who is used to this situation is certainly normal, Rio, the one who was also fed up with this situation responded to all of them without showing his inner thoughts.

Whereas, currently the man standing in front of them had a slightly mischievous attitude.

「Ooh, there is such an event yes. It is natural that you are the benefactor miss Liselotte 」

He who said those words with a sincere smile was a fat man with a burly stomach and stood out.

By the way, he was in the middle of his forties, and a great noble who held the title of duke in Galwark kingdom.

「You're really talented aren't you? By the way, let me see with my own eyes, your great sword skill 」

Duke Clement Gregory said those words while showing a smile on his face.

But, his eyes were staring attentively at Rio.

「If there is a good opportunity come to us」

Rio sighed lightly in his heart and replied with the most harmless and disrespectful answer while smiling humbly at him.

Although most of the nobles lightly investigated him in Rio while doing their best to greet Liselotte, the examination of Clement was bold, and straightforward.

If that's usual, the trick is to end the conversation after a minute or two and give up on the person who has the superior position but, unfortunately, does, currently there was no one in the hall who held a superior position than him.

Cedric and Julianne had already moved to another place, no one could protect them, Rio and Liselotte who were hit by the calamity had already accompanied Clement for 10 minutes.

During that time, Clement asked excitedly the information about Rio.

He bravely broke the boundary without restraint, deliberately thickening his skin to ignore the atmosphere of the place, moreover, he was talkative and tenacious, as expected of a noble veteran, as expected of him, they had no choice but to play with him.

Although the information provided was something he did not mind even if given in the first place, or in other words, Clement was a conversation partner that made him tired. [TL: And almost broke me during translation]

「I'm really looking forward to this opportunity to come, you know. I want to be closer to you 」

「I'm honored if you say it」

Answering respectfully, Rio sent a fleeting glance to Liselotte who was standing by his side.

He accompanied Clement's wife alone and had no free time to participate in her conversation.

Clement's wife was also quite shrewd, she spoke to Liselotte while showing a mocking smile.

So, follow after.

「ENTERING NEXT, OVERSEAS GUESTS, HEROES, HIROAKI SAKATA-SAMA, SECOND PRINCESS BERTRAM KINGDOM, BERTRAM FLORA YOUR BEAUTY!」

Important guests from Bertram kingdom started from Flora and Hiroaki was told in a voice loud enough to be echoed in the hall.

「Ooh, it looks like one of the hero-dono has finally entered the stage」

Clement faced the door on the stage with a curious look.

「By the way, have missed Liselotte meeting Mr Sakata before?」

Continuing their conversation, Clement sent his gaze to Liselotte.

Section 7

「Yes, I have attended audiences several times with him」

"Ha ha ha . It seems like he already likes you. As expected of you, talented women of our country. If hero-dono also falls into your hands, I wonder what will happen to a pure-hearted young man？ 」

「Well, I don't think such a thing will happen. People like me are like babies when compared to someone like His Holiness Gregory 」

He exchanged glances while making a smile that made it hard to read his emotions.

Meanwhile, the stage door opened, Hiroaki's entourage entered the venue.

The first to appear were the influential nobles of Bertram kingdom starting from Duke Euguno. Duke Euguno's son Stead also appeared among them.

Finding his appearance, Rio looked at Stead while narrowing his eyes slightly.

Behind them, Hiroaki proudly emerged from the door while puffing his chest. Flora and Roana were waiting for him from both sides.

「Hou .......................... Beauty is no different from rumors. Her Majesty the second princess of Bertram kingdom 」

「Yes, but, the girl who is on the other side is also quite talented. She can even be compared to Her Majesty's daughter side by side 」

「Of course, she is the daughter of duke Fontaine house what is it?」

The line of sight of the nobles in the hall was gathered to Hiroaki's three parties.

Among them, the young nobles who were relatively close to them sent passionate gazes to Flora and Roana.

Although they were also like that when Liselotte came in, as expected, it might have been men's nature to have their line of sight snatched away by beautiful women.

「Please come Haruto-sama, as there are people I would like to introduce to you no matter what. I'll excuse you first, Your Highness 」

The atmosphere of the place fortunately changed with the entry of Hiroaki and his partner, Rio and Liselotte decided to finish their conversation with the Clement couple.

「Ooh, it's hard for you to be held for so long. My son wants to meet you too. Since he is in this place, please come to meet him by all means 」

「Of course. Of course, if there is a chance come to us 」

After saying that while showing an insincere smile, Rio decided to head to the nearby terrace carrying Liselotte.

「How about drinking?」

「I will receive it with full thanks」

After receiving a drink from the waiter they met on the street, they eased the throats of those who had been persecuted by talking for so long.

Rio drank the perfect cold cocktail in the glass made of silver.

The slightly lowered color of the alcohol content is slightly murky yellow.

「You're tired aren't you, Haruto-sama?」

「No, it still doesn't matter」

Rio gently shook his head while showing a friendly smile.

「Duke Gregory is a pretty lively person right？ Yes, he's someone you can't show careless actions to. The good side is he won't say hello to you if he doesn't like you 」

Liselotte spoke while showing a troubled smile.

「A friendly person, right. Although she is a different type from Cedric-sama, I feel that she is someone who has mastered the art of conversation 」

Section 8

「She is someone who comes from a different faction than father. Although he was not hostile, he was not friendly. He might be interested in Haruto-sama whom I brought 」

「It is not surprising that he dared to be able to ask various things correctly」

Rio replied with a wry smile and sent a glance into the hall.

The place became quite lively, at this time, many nobles were crowding around to give greetings to Hiroaki and his comrades who had just appeared at the place.

It seemed like they were fully enjoying the party after meeting him.

「By the way, have the person you want to introduce already in the venue .......?」

「Fufu, it's just an excuse to escape from that place. Because it's long enough ahead, right. I think you want to take a break for a moment 」

Liselotte showed a mischievous smile as she said that.

「As I thought, so it」

Rio also replied with a cute smile.

Not many people near the terrace.

This is probably the most ideal place for a short break.

「Hero-sama and our royal family will be coming in soon. Since I will introduce myself at that time, if you do not mind with it, please use that opportunity to make contact with it 」

"certainly"

Rio expressed his gratitude with a light bow.

「By the way, I caught a glimpse of one of the nobles who made trouble in the incident at the Almond restaurant ………. 」

So, Rio told that to Liselotte about the Stead that she caught a glimpse of some time ago.

For now, it might be better to share this information.

"I saw . Because I never told you about why he was here, even though I already thought of the possibility......

It seemed that Liselotte immediately understood his intentions.

「No, my side was told that he wanted to come to this place, he being in this place was an act of god. Please don't mind him 」

"Thank you very much"

Rio nodded while smiling at Liselotte whom he thanked.

「There is a contract issue, although it is difficult to think that he will come to mess something up, please report to me if you want something. Is that okay? 」

"Yes nih . Of course . Please say if there is something because you gave an indirect warning to me 」

「My deepest apologies. I'm finally bothering you 」

「Not as you know」

Section 9

Liselotte shook her head gently.

After that, they decided to chat for a while in the corner of the venue.

He received a brief introduction about the influential nobles of Galwark kingdom from afar by Liselotte, Rio put in his head the diagram of human relations with their influential powers.

「THE NEXT ONE COMES IN, MAJESTI YOU KING, FRANCOIS GALWARK AND VERY VERY VERY SANG HERO, SATSUKI SUMERAGI!」

Soon the knight informant said that the main guest and his sponsor would be coming in soon.

「It looks like it's time. Please follow me . I'll introduce you to hero-sama and His Highness 」

"Yes nih . I'm looking forward to working with you 」

And then, the two of them started walking around the stage.

Just when they finally arrived under the stairs that stretched from the stage, the leading actor finally walked in.

「ALLOWING KING, AS WELL AS HERO-SAMA, ARRIVE!」

The atmosphere of the place changed rapidly as people obediently waited for their entrance.

Rio and Liselotte were also standing while showing a pose of admiration, they were waiting for the entrance while gently lowering their heads.

And finally, the sound of the opening of the door on the stage resounded in the silent hall.

「ALL PEOPLE, RAISE YOUR FACE!」

The imperial knight replaced the king to send his words.

When everyone heard the permission, they raised their gaze to the stage as if unable to contain their curiosity. Even Rio looked up at the stage. In that place, there was a figure of nobility starting from the king.

And then, a slender black haired girl stood in the middle of them.

Firmly straightening his back, he released a pressure that would not lose to the royalties around him.

Yes, He is of course Sumeragi Satsuki, the one who became the reason for Rio to come to this place.