891 Feast of Celebration ② - Beginning of Feast

After a while, we were led to a banquet hall.

The winners of the martial arts club, Ji-Mayam, are led elsewhere. Then we received the usual flower decorations in front of the door - and when I saw Giza-Lou receive the red flower decorations, and Rayna-Lou receives the blue flower decorations, I said, "Is that it?" and I was to lean my neck.

"Giza-Lou has a partner, so you can't be Raina-Lou's companion, can you? Still, were you allowed to wear blue flower decorations?

"Yes, it does not seem to be the same thing as a castle town lesson, but I was allowed to wear this one in the name of being a companion to Ji-Mayam"

Wearing blue flower decorations is also a sign of willingness to be unmarried but to refuse an invitation to love. Indeed, given the beauty of Rayna-Lew, I just wanted to use the back moves to win flower decorations.

After wearing the flower ornament in that way, he is led to the Great Hall, along with the words of the introduction given by the lowest surname.

After all, as we entered the house, the people of the woods seemed to be given a well-behaved whisper from all over the place.

Besides, of course, many people admire the beauty of Ai-Fa and Raina-Lou. Even at the feast of your lady's castle, I snuck up on the beauty of the Ai-Fas.

(And somehow this time, don't feel a more enthusiastic gaze than last time)

Since the last feast was for more than ten large people, would the attention to one person at a time have eased? Especially me and others, hiding in the shadows of the fierce woodland hunters and elite ladies, may not have had to pay so much attention.

However, since there were only four participants this time, my last seat also felt like my gaze was poured on me. Besides, it was inferred that there might be a lot of that stray bullet because of the unusual attention to Ai-Fa.

"Looks like whoever's in the Count's capacity hasn't shown up yet. From what I've seen, it doesn't look like I've seen many faces."

When Giza-Lou snapped like that, a group of ladies dressed in colorful feast costumes approached. These are young ladies, including Vesta and Serange.

"I've been waiting for you, folks by the woods. In a good mood."

"Oh, Master Ai-Fa is a lovely treat today...... when you are as beautiful as Master Ai-Fa, you can wear any banquet costume beautifully"

"You're beautiful there, too. The fabric shades are very nice"

Targeted is still Ai-Fa. And this time, Raina-Lou was also involved, and me and Giza -Lou were to be ejected out of the ring by the flurry of frills.

"... but even at the last feast, don't think I - Fa was surrounded like that"

"Yes. Will Rin as a hunter captivate young women? Ai-fa is awesome, he's tall."

"Mm-hmm. Rayna's completely buried."

Giza-Lou had managed to struggle to peek into the center of the pedestrian hedge by showing his dear sister himself.

(Speaking of which, Vina Ruu-Lilin was also chewed up last time. So Rayna-Lew said she had no reason to be entertained... but this proved that the perception was a mistake)

Whatever their feelings, it was only with pride that their fellow Moribe compatriots became popular in the castle town. Now if the other person is a young prince, I will be forced to do the same, but if I am of the same sex, I am not related to such hard work.

And it came to pass, as the voice of your ladies sounded, that the people of the Count's house came.

Last time, I remember it at the same time. Perhaps it is the feast arrangement established here recently to invite the Counts and Marquis after their guests from outside, the people by the woods.

If the arrival of the Earls of Saturas, headed by Ruidros and Leeheim, and of the Counts of Turan, led by Refraia - the three proud Earls of Genos - has come to an end the other day, the next is the presence of the noble Fermes of the King's Capital.

Fermes of the day was wrapped in ivory long clothes.

Designed to be more boring than me or Giza-Lou's banquet costume, the beauty and elegance of his birth make him look more gorgeous than anyone else.

Aug, the aide, is the same Buddha top. This one doesn't even catch the eye because he is a magnificent man with a slight merchant appearance rather than a nobleman. More than that, Gemd, who follows him as a squire, felt like he was gathering so many gazes.

So the Great Tri is the face of the Marquis de Genos.

Several people were cheering for Malstein's appearance at the head of it. Mulstein, who had suffered a handicap on Easter and had been lying on the floor for a long time, finally made a comeback to the social arena. As far as I could tell, Malstein was energetic in itself and proceeded to the back of the hall, wielding the usual flamboyant smile of the street.

"Now I would like to perform the awards ceremony for the Martial Arts Association."

At the foot of the deepest wall of the Great Hall - the immense statue of Western God - Malstein declared it so.

"This martial arts club would have been as exciting as it was last year. I would like to ask you to spare no effort to bless the gladiators who colored the fight with great swordsmanship. … So here are the eight winners"

The doors provided on the left side of the hall were opened and eight swordsmen entered along with the introduction of the squire.

Though swordsmen in seventh and eighth place were strange faces, the titles were "Commander of the Kingsguard Battalion" and "Knights of Dalaim". They're both precious blood muscles, and they're perfectly dressed in white martial arts officers' uniforms. Melfried, Raylis, and Devious, too, that's the same thing. Because Devias was not dressed in a rare way, Ey-Fa was alone in his breath.

That's how mixed up in a white outfit, Ji-Mayam, Dim-Rutim and Dawn stand resolutely. Those three men had weaved their feathers in a pale, vermilion coat, a testimony of an external human being.

"Now let's award a medal"

Following Malstein's words, Odifia crept in. Even today, she seems to be the presenter.

Medals are awarded by inferior human beings. Sixth-place Dim-Rutim, fifth-place Leiris, fourth-place Dawn, and the awarding of the medal were connected - from third-place Devious, Odifia's mother Eurifia also advanced. It was the dagger housed in the silver sheath that its nagging fingertips gave to third place Devious.

"Congratulations, Devious. Could it have been the second time you've had this?

"Yeah, let's use this as an opportunity to go with a two-handed dagger."

When Devious waved a dagger from sheath to sheath with a playful trick, cheers and laughter echoed from all over. After all, he's a performer at the root. Being hypersensitive to Devias' words and actions, Ey-Fa has such a face even with his sighs.

Next up, Ji-Mayam is number two.

It was a long, skinny sword that was dedicated to you. From the feel of the sheath, it appears to be shaped like flattening the fencing sword.

"Congratulations, Ji-Mayam. It might be hard for someone like you to deal with."

When Ji-Mayam received his long sword silently, he lowered to his waist, utterly unconstitutional. As soon as Ji-Mayam wields such a thing, it is likely to break pompously.

Thus to the No. 1 Melfried, Mulstein had himself dedicated a wide range of long swords.

Last year, Sin-Lu was also to be awarded, the sheath decoration is also a spectacular 'Sword of the Sword King'.

"This year the Sword King was to be ordained Melfried, the leader of the Kingsguard Corps as my son. I want you to continue to protect Genos with that unparalleled power."

"I'll give it to you."

As Melfried, who received the long sword, turned towards the hall, the applause of blessings rolled up.

I'm sure Melfried would have won the seat of 'Sword King' once and for all. That gave way to the victory over Sin-Luu last year, and it was to bloom back this year. The noble people of Genos seemed to be wholeheartedly expecting that restoration.

(I guess it's not a very good thing that the hunters by the woods get victorious every once in a while, as the Donda-Lou and the others thought)

That's what I was thinking.

Maybe that was the result of reflecting Giza-Lou's mood as well, that it is not very desirable for Ai-Fa to wield fierceness in comparison to the power of Luu's blood clan. I snuck up on Giza-Lou's expression, but I still couldn't read the inside of it.

"Now let's say we start a celebratory feast. I want you to relax for a while until the feast dishes are ready."

Following Malstein's words, the hall was filled with such vibrancy. As the lowest names carry in the wagons loaded with dishes, they cheer sooner rather than later.

In the meantime, Ji-Mayam and Dim-Rutim returned here early.

"We're the first castle town, so we have no idea what we're up to. After that, I want Giza-Lou to give me instructions."

"Mm-hmm. If you haven't been spoken for once, you should be allowed to spend as much time as you like after. Do something with this one."

Saying it that way, Giza-Lou saw a long sword lowered to Ji-Mayam's waist with his eyes as thin as thread.

"By the way, will I be allowed to carry that knife with me during the feast?

"Uhm. I was told never to pull it out of my sheath. In places like this, you don't have a chance to wave a sword."

With that said, Ji-Mayam touches the pattern of the long sword with his fingertips. Patterns and sculptures are silver, with exquisite sculptures, and are made as spicy as ornaments. Ji-Mayam smiled emotionally as he gently stroked its surface.

"Also, I wouldn't have had a chance to wave such a fine knife in a giva hunt...... I'm going to let you take care of this at Maam's house. For me, it's a testament to what I did today."

"Uhm. Maam's family will also be proud of Ji-Maam's deeds"

Then Giza-Lou turned his gaze toward Dim-Rutim.

"That's no different for you, Dim-Rutim. No matter how many words we overlap, you don't seem to be good at it."

"No... with me, it's no different than what I've done. It's just that I feel sorry for my lack of clarity."

After answering that way, Dim-Rutim looked up diligently at Giza-Lou's length.

"The fact that the power comparison of the castle towns does not concern the hunter's true interests is also disturbing. But... can you forgive me for joining this fight next year?

"About that, you just said something interesting about I-Fa"

In the wake of Ziza-Lou's gaze, Ai-Fa nodded "uhm".

"When I was looking at your power comparison, there was an apprentice hunter who said the same thing. After a year, you should be gaining more power. So you won't even feel any greater significance than the power of the town?

"But -" Dim-Rutim, looking back at Ai-Fa, blushed his cheeks a lot and let his gaze wander. Apparently, like me, my eyes are still not familiar with the feast costume of Ey-Fa.

"... but in just one year will I win something called this martial arts club to the end? Ji-Mayam is six years older than me, but he couldn't exchange it, could he?

"Until the end, it must be difficult. I think the only one who can beat Melfried is a brave man or a hunter with power close to it, even in Luu's blood"

"So it still leaves its significance as a test? I'm..."

And, as Dim-Rutim tried to overlap the words further, Giza-Lou whispered it.

"It would be inexplicable to get rid of the story in a year's time on this occasion. Enjoy a feast with pride on your chest this evening."

"... yes," Dim-Rutim bit his lip.

There, a big shadow approaches you. Whoever it was, it was Devious, the militia captain.

"Oh, were they by the woods after all! Lord Ji-Mayam's giant is going to be a good landmark!

After that eye looked around everyone, it was fixed under the eye-fa.

"Uhm, beautiful! This is unimaginable beauty! It's like getting hit in the back of the head with a broken castle hammer!

…………

"Oh, no, I'd like to beg your pardon if I've spoken soggy words to the woodland mastery. But if they show up like that, they won't even shut their mouth. Hey, Lord Asta?

"No, if they ask me for my consent there, I'll have trouble replying too..."

Ai-Fa has a laid-back face and dropped his shoulder. Then thankfully, Giza-Lou interrupted me.

"You and I were supposed to greet each other at the last feast. I'm the eldest brother of the Lew family, a man named Ziza-Lou."

"Oh, of course I remember! A fine man like you doesn't even look that way in Castle Town!

Devious smiled. I don't even look like a tough beautiful man by the look of it, but I have a big eye, nose and mouth, and because of the richness of my face and my doing it, I have a humorous impression that I will stand first. However, that face was always filled with flamboyant goodwill and flair.

"So, what can I do for you?

"Business? Right...... if you dare, this is my business to talk about! I haven't had time to travel to Inn Town lately, so I've been looking forward to seeing the forest folks again."

Without giving in only, Devious said so.

"Besides, Lord Leiris used to be the guide to bring people around by the woods? Lord Leiris seems to be busy today, and I've been wondering if I can help you here."

"Hmm. Aren't you and I busy?

"No, no, there are famous people among the winners today and so on, so a wooden nobleman like me can't even put them on his teeth. Even for me, I'd appreciate it if I could deepen my bonds with the folks by the woods!

That being said, Devious compared Ji-Mayam to Dim-Rutim.

"We exchange swords by day and drink glasses by night! I've never been more intimate with people by the woods, so I'm sincerely delighted! Lord Dawn and the others were so disappointed that they didn't get a chance to exchange their swords with the two of you by the woods!

"... well. I sincerely hope I can cross my sword with you again."

When Dim-Rutim answered with a confrontational voice, Devious bounced it back with a bright smile.

"That's what I think, too! Young Lord Dim-Rutim will be raising his arms from now on, but it's too early to grow old with me! I want you to join me in next year's fight!

"Ugh, um, well. That's how you say it..."

"And about today's battle! I saw Lord Melfried being thrown by Lord Sin-Lu at a martial arts club last year, so I could be careful from the start! Otherwise, they could have taken the victory over there! Not at all, it's so powerful I don't think I'm 14!

"Oh well. But I'm better off being rolled over..."

"Oh, that move! That's martial arts! We can lose our swords when we're on a mission, so we're trained to control our opponents even then! It's just hot and painful to work with guys, but that seems to have helped a lot on a day like today! No, really, it was a battle that shook the power of the whole body!

The fierce flair of Devious had also made the servant Dim-Rutim twitch.

Devious then looks back at Ji-Mayam while retaining the same momentum.

"Even though Lord Ji-Mayam and others were hurting their right leg, it was that strength! The last blow, etc. was as comfortable as Giva's rush, and I couldn't breathe for a while! If it had been a five-minute battle, I would have been defeated more easily! The power of the hunters by the woods just impresses me!

"... no. Even if I hadn't hurt my leg, I wouldn't have won so easily. At the end of the day, you broke the part of my helmet that made me look better and managed to find a way to live."

"So breaking your helmet was the biggest defeat! In the future, when dealing with hunters by the woods, decide to be careful not to break your helmet!

When Devious laughed delightfully, he raised the edge of his mouth as Ji-Maham was also attached.

After watching that figure closely, Giza-Lou turns to Devious.

"... Anyway, I am thankful that I can get my hands on the people by the woods this way. Let me deepen my bonds with you often."

"Uhm! Then the food seems to have been served a lot, so let me show you there first!

That being said, Devious looked back at Hakurin and Ai-Fa and offered him a great flat hand.

"Hands, if you please, Lord Ai-Fa"

"... I hear that wearing these flower decorations would spare me from such invitations."

"Ho. So how about I guide Lord Ai-Fa and Lord Asta at the same time with my left and right hands?

…………

"That's a joke. Speaking of which, was it also contraindicated to touch the opposite sex before marriage? Since Lord Ai-Fa is the figure of your lady, it seems that this one will follow the court's practice first. I don't mean to offend you, so I'd like to give you a break!

That's how we, along with our cheerful guide, stormed the banquet table.

Over there, young men and women have already struck their tongues. When they cheered on the arrival of the people by the woods, Devious just acted as an intermediary.

Since the celebrations of the previous year, there has also been an increase in the number of opportunities for the Ball of the Count of Dalaim, the Masquerade hosted by Fermes, the farewell party of the nobles of Gerd, as well as the celebration of the Totos early-running tournament and for the people of the woodland to attend the feast of the castle town. Young princes and ladies seemed to welcome us with a heartfelt smile.

Besides, I knew young humans would find the beauty of Ai-Fa and Raina-Lou so fascinating. Not least, Ji-Mayam and Dim-Rutim, who scored well in the martial arts club, also have an eye for admiration and curiosity. I was watching those sights with warm satisfaction in my chest - but soon I was reminded that it was not someone else.

"Um... you're famous as a cook by the woods, that Asta, aren't you?

And one of your ladies asks me a favor.

When I answered, "Oh, yes," the ladies around me sounded gorgeous.

"I was also invited to the Ball of the Count of Dalaim. It's a wonderful treat today."

"Thank you. Today and then, Countess Dalaim, Lithia has prepared such splendid feast costumes."

"You're really splendid, and you've made a mistake. Besides, not only the banquet costume... but Master Asta seems to have gotten a lot tougher..."

And because your lady blushed her cheeks, I was supposed to panic.

At the same time, I perceive a sharp gaze on my right cheek. Standing on my right was, of course, my beloved Parent.

"Much taller than before? One fist. I feel like it's getting high."

"Right. That could have grown."

"All the Forestside lords looked tough, and only Asta had a smooth impression of being a cook... after all, you're Forestside lords. It feels very riddled."

"But it seems so sweet," another lady also hitches a ride.

It may be the first time in my life that I've been reputed as Rin, etc., but it's a situation that I can't quite honestly be happy with. When he was blurring, he was about to leave a hole in his right cheek.

"Now let's get you some food! This also seems to be a delightful feast dish!

As such, Devious's proclamation was gratifying to me.

Your ladies and your sons have vacated the place, so we walk over to the cooking table. There was a feast dish arranged by the head chef of Castel Genos, Dia.

"Wow, I knew Dia's cooking was amazing from the looks of it. See, what a jewel-like glow this is?

…………

"... er, Lord Parent?

Ey-fa looks desperately restrained from getting her lips clutched together, pulling her mouth together all the time. He understands that it is a mistake to accuse me because I was only getting compliments unilaterally. That's gratifying, but it didn't make any difference that the outrage was overflowing with no place to do it.

"Hmm, sure, this is brilliant when it comes to gems!

and Devious sticks his face between me and Ai-Fa.

Still, when Ai-Fa was silent, Devious uncommonly whispered in a whisper.

"As long as you keep that flower ornament on, there won't be any humans or anything like you inviting Lord Asta and the others to fall in love overnight. And for the people of Castle Town, admiring their appearance is a rare goodwill. As a forest folk, I don't know what to expect, but I want you to spill your eyes."

"No, I..."

"Of course, if you are so moistened by the dear Lord Asta, you will feel comfortable as Lord Ai-Fa. But that is nothing short of proof that Lord Asta is such an attractive boy. Still, why don't you believe that Lord Asta won't let his extra daughter out of depression?

Ai-Fa was to turn red in his face and let his mouth pound.

To that appearance, Devious shows more white teeth.

"If they give me that pathetic look, I'm going to throw up another unspoken word for the Forestside lesson, too. Whatever it is, it's a feast, so I want you to have a good time."

I just wanted to say what I wanted to say, and Devious pulled himself back.

Ey-fa keeps his red face, and he sneers at me. As far as I was concerned, I had to respond with a smile.

"In the meantime, enjoy the feast dish."... even if I/Fa is tempted by the young lords, I will try my best to suppress my feelings. "

Ai-Fa knocked on the hem of the banquet costume with grace like a lady, and she gently kicked me in the ankle.

If this dissipates any emotion without Ai-Fa's whereabouts, as much as it pleases me. Once again, we decided to enjoy Dia's feast dish.