Chapter 164

Guests began to appear one after another and soon almost all the prepared seats got filled.

Quite a lot of seats were prepared with the support of the Barbatos family, and I was worried that there would be too many empty seats.

Contrary to my concern, all the seats are filled.

“Oh my! Si did that?”

“Yes, my second son might not have gotten up now without Sihyeon’s help.”

“Ah, such a thing happened. Si doesn’t really tell me things like this when he comes home.”

“Really? Everything Sihyeon has done in the Demon world is amazing, and the rumors have spread a lot in the aristocratic society lately. Especially, the rumors that Sihyeon’s marriage has not been decided have attracted the attention of a lot of noble ladies.”

“Ho-ho! I didn’t expect my son would be this popular in the Demon World.”

“May I introduce you to a decent girl? There’s a perfect match for Sihyeon.”

Mother and Godmother Diana started talking little by little after being introduced to each other, and now they’re sitting next to each other and talking.

Is it because of the ability of the interpreter ring that Ryan gave my mother or my mother’s unique affinity, the two hit it off right away.

I looked at Godmother Diana and my mother in a curious way, and as soon as the story of my marriage came out, I hurriedly left my seat.

The topics of mothers whether on Earth or on Demon World did not seem to differ much.

There were also other people who met today and got close quickly.

“Grify, Finny! Come here!”

– Biip!

-Biip!

When Speranza called the name, the baby griffins ran straight to the owner of the voice.

“Umuuuuuuuu”

“Uuuuuuuu”

Watching the scene, the twins exclaimed with their distinctive relaxed voices.

Their eyes, which were always half-closed, were a little wider as if they were really surprised.

TAP TAP TAP!

Ray and Sasha ran to Speranza and clung to each side.

While glancing at the baby griffins in her arms, they looked at Speranza with sparkling eyes.

“How do you do that?”

“Umu… How… How!”

“Wait! Papa said you shouldn’t approach the babies in a hurry. You have to wait a little far away and slowly wait for them to come first.”

Speranza calmly told Ray and Sasha, who were in a hurry.

Thinking about something for a moment, the twins nodded slowly.

“Umu….”

“I’ll wait.”

Speranza smiled and stroked the two children’s heads.

“Both of you are nice, nice!”

Speranza praised Ray and Sasha together, just like my usual behavior when I praised them.

The twins quietly accepted Speranza’s touch and blinked as if they were in a good mood

Speranza, who I thought was a little girl, showed her mature side.

I felt very proud seeing my daughter mature, but at the same time, also felt a little lonely.

Still, it was cute seeing the twins follow Speranza like that.

The thought of wanting to relax with the children without worrying about the swearing-in ceremony suddenly soared, but I endured it with great self-control.

I was able to concentrate on other places with confidence as the three stuck together and had fun.

I left the children in the care of  Lia and Erma and went to greet the other guests.

“Sihyeon, this is Agrun Lobrea, who heads the Germour Wizards.”

“Nice to meet you. I’m Lim Sihyeon, and I will be in charge of the Cardis estate.”

“I’m Agrun, the leader of the Germour wizardry. I really wanted to see the person named Sihyeon once, and only now the opportunity has arrived.”

Agrun had white hair, a wrinkled face, and a large cane on his straight back.

It felt like an old grandfather wizard who would often appear in games or movies.

He looked at me for a moment with calm eyes.

His eyes were filled with a deep, indescribable light.

“Sihyeon… You seem normal on the outside, but on the inside, you  possess something extraordinary that even this old man can’t easily guess?”

“Um. Can I think of it as a compliment?”

“If you surprise an old man who no longer finds anything special, that’s something to brag about. Hehe.”

I naturally smiled at his benevolent smile.

“Thank you very much for coming to my swearing-in ceremony despite your busy schedule. I’ve heard that the Wizards are always busy with work.”

“Since it is a place where many talents of the Demon World gather, there is always work to be done. Recently, I am often surprised by the outstanding talents of the new members. Like many seniors, I think the time has come for me to step down”

Agrun continued in a subdued voice.

“I wish someone would know the hardships of an old man who is struggling. It’s about time I give the helm… to the next person.”

“What, what do you mean, Commander? No one will be able to fill the Commander’s vacancy right now.”

“Empty seats are not easy to fill. If someone is forced to fill the vacancy, it naturally becomes his place.”

Agrun looked at restless Andras.

It was like the eyes of a hawk looking for food.

“Hmm! Two, two of you have a little chat. I’ll get something to drink from over there.”

Andras couldn’t stand the silent pressure and quickly left the seat.

It was like seeing me running away as soon as I heard the marriage story.

Agrun told me with an easy-going smile.

“Huh. I think  Andras still likes this place better than the Wizardry.”

“Do you intend to appoint Andras as the head?”

“Yes. It’s not easy to find a Demon that matches his potential. Although he is lazy, he has a strong sense of responsibility, so I have to pressure him regularly. That way, he’ll easily accept his fate one day.”

“……”

“I’m looking forward to seeing him helplessly take over the leadership position later. Hehhehheh!”

The Germour Wizard group……seems to be a much scarier place than I thought.

I felt a little sorry for Andras, who was already trapped.

After greeting the merchants of the Golden Clock Chamber and Orphine chamber of commerce, I met the guests Ryan brought, this time.

On either side of him was a group of very attractive female Demons.

One was wearing a very fancy dress, and the other was in a plain wardrobe of shirts, jackets, and pants.

“Sihyeon, this is Murain, she has the most beautiful voice in the Demon World. And this is Surin from the Blue Crystal Chamber.”

“My name is Murain, it’s an honor to meet Lord Cardis.”

“I’m Surin of the Blue Crystal Chamber.”

If I were to describe the two Demon-women in flowers, I would say, Murain was reminiscent of colorful and passionate red roses, while Surin was reminiscent of elegant and mysterious water lilies.

As soon as we finished our brief greeting, Murain suddenly approached me.

I took a step back involuntarily.

“I really like the strawberry jam that Lord Cardis made! When I heard about your Swearing-in this time, I wanted to see you in person, so I begged to follow Surin.”

“Oh, I see. Thank you.”

“I’d like to talk to you right now, but I have to prepare for the stage……can you spare me sometime later after the performance?”

She asked me with a childlike twinkle in her eyes.

“I’ll be glad.”

“Ah! Thank you! Then I’ll go prepare for the concert first. I’ll do my best, so please look forward to it. See you later, Surin!”

CHUU

Murain gave me a charming smile and a hand kiss.

And with a busy walk, she headed to the back of the stage where the performers were preparing.

A calm voice came to me with a blank look on my face.

“Wasn’t she a bit hectic? She is a friend who is very emotionally expressive, and she acts even more hectic when she meets someone she’s happy to see. Did you feel offended? I’ll apologize on her behalf.”

“No. I was just a little dazed, but I didn’t feel bad.”

“Then, that’s a relief.”

Surin’s eyes curled gently.

Unlike Murain earlier, it was a calm smile.

“I’ve tried the strawberry jam that Sir. Sihyeon made. In particular, the strawberry jam named ‘Cardis Jam’ was truly amazing.”

“I’m so glad you enjoyed it.”

“Are you planning to increase the production? Strawberry jam is so popular that it’s hard to get right now.”

“I’m sorry. The production is gradually increasing as workers at the strawberry jam workshop get used to the work, but compared to the explosive demand, it is still not easy.  There was already talk about the construction of a new strawberry jam workshop.”

“Do you mind if I join you when you meet with Murain, later?”

“Uh…..”

Unlike before, I hesitated for a moment to answer.

Hearing that she belonged to a business association, I naturally became wary.

Surin, who noticed the change, opened her mouth one beat faster.

“Don’t worry. I’m not so immature that I can’t tell the time and the place to talk about business. I just wanted to talk about strawberries and strawberry jam.”

“Oh… I’m sorry.”

I politely apologized because I misunderstood her.

She said again with a calm smile.

“That’s all right. I think the swearing-in ceremony will begin soon, so it’s better to stop here. Congratulations on getting appointed as a Lord.”

Surin left a brief congratulatory message and walked to the back of the stage where Murain headed.

“What do you think? Sihyeon.”

“They’re very beautiful.”

“Of course, they’re two people who’re hotly courted by young men in social circles right now. I had a really hard time bringing them here for Sihyeon.”

Ryan shrugged and showed off a little bit.

Both certainly seemed to have a dreamy charm.

Ryan poked me in the ribs and asked playfully.

“If you’re interested, would you like me to make a quiet seat for you? Just tell me which one.”

“I’m fine. I think they’re more suited to Ryan.”

Ryan grinned as I reacted playfully.

“Even if it’s not necessarily like that, you’d better make a connection in advance. Especially on Surin’s side.”

“What does that mean?”

“You’ll find out soon enough. Let’s get ready. It’s really time for you to become a Lord.”

The question that arose at the end got erased from my head as the swearing-in ceremony was just around the corner.

On the stage, the performers last checked their respective instruments, and the guests who wandered freely also took their seats.

The chaotic atmosphere gradually began to get colored with expectations and excitement.