“If you say that in Eastern style, does it mean ‘I am tired’? Then go and rest. Goodbye.”

When Ru bluntly responded, Cedric widened his eyes for a moment, then chuckled.

“Since when did you know this way of speaking?”

Instead of answering, she just looked at him. It was a look that said, ‘Do I even know that?’

“I thought you wouldn’t care about working hard and things like manners.”

Cedric muttered, glancing at Ru.

“Prejudice.”

“Yeah. Sorry.”

“Fine.”

Ru nodded, and he faintly smiled again. What’s so good about laughing like that when you’re pushing people away or being stiff? Ru didn’t want to understand.

Could it be that Emperor intends to make Lady Flachet Young Ae the Empress?

The minds of the Eastern nobles were too busy bouncing around like billiard balls.
The Emperor is disliked. However, the Emperor is still single and must marry soon. Just as the aristocratic society revolves, the affairs of the imperial family will also follow suit. So, it was their conclusion that, naturally, the Empress should come from an Eastern noble family.

However, although His Imperial Majesty didn’t even glance at the noble daughters, he suddenly showed great favor to Lady Flachet, a Western noble. Parents of households with daughters were all in a state of emergency.

Is the Emperor seeking a good match? Anyway, he is not the Emperor. There were more than a few who dreamed of bringing the young Emperor in as a son-in-law to govern the entire Perseta. Especially those who were increasingly satisfied with this extravagant and sophisticated banquet began to eye the Emperor more and more.

‘The Emperor has a monster appendage. It is already being sold at a higher price than any other item. Merchants plan to buy other goods only after purchasing the monster appendage.’

The problem was that the products sold by Eastern nobles were falling behind. Duke Alanka, who came out here with his new heir after mourning the loss of his eldest son, listened to Rustica Genes and Lady Flachet while quietly observing them.

First of all, her beauty was remarkable. She was so beautiful that the Emperor should cherish her, and both of them were attractive enough for marriage or romance. The bright and clean pearls suited her pristine skin very well. Milene Genes, the mother of the Flachet Countess, was also not an easy opponent.

‘If we have to reluctantly acknowledge the Emperor, we should get along with him. It’s better to have some connection with the West. If possible, in a way that can involve the monster appendage. Anyway, Cedric is quite a flawed fellow.’

Seeing Cedric and Lady Flachet, who had far more shortcomings than the deceased brother, side by side, it seemed quite acceptable.

They seemed to be similar in age, and if they had to be connected to the West anyway, they had to catch them faster than anyone else. Moreover, since she was the Empress that the Emperor cherished, some assurance was guaranteed.

‘We can’t let the Emperor do as he pleases. The Emperor must marry Catherine. In that way, we can control him and bring him into our noble society…’

Duke Alanka sighed deeply as he broke off the flower stem.

‘…We should incorporate him.’

Thus, to check the Emperor and gain the West. His eyes began to move quickly. Anyway, there were more than a few people here who shared similar dreams.

If you want to compromise, you have to do it quickly. Duke Alanka had somewhat decided to tolerate the Emperor to a certain extent, but not everyone felt the same way.

After the joyful dinner, wine circulated again, and music was prepared once more. It was a time to leisurely dance while restraining each other.

Many who had a good mood at the banquet, the first offered by the Emperor after entering the East, felt good. Everyone tasted wine, danced, and loosened up to some extent. It was a time to enjoy leisurely, becoming more comfortable and lazy.
“Will His Imperial Majesty once again dance with Lady Flachet at this event?”

The first dance, damn it. Ru wore a sullen expression.

“Control your expression, Lady. You shouldn’t give away that you’ve heard everything.”

Suddenly, Melphias, who was standing by her side, murmured. His violet eyes leisurely scanned the surroundings.

“How does Lady feel about dancing with me?”

“It’s an immense honor.”

Much better than those clueless ones. In response to Ru’s answer, Melphias chuckled and extended his hand.

“That’s what I was going to say.”

It seemed that the Emperor was already disinterested, engaging in conversation with the Svenya Marquis near the throne.

As Ru and Melphias held hands and stepped forward, all eyes immediately turned in their direction. In the previous banquet, Ru danced the first dance with Her Imperial Majesty, and now, at this banquet, she danced the first dance with the Dragon Lord. Ru remained indifferent to the attention.

Perhaps no one wanted to dance in an event where the Dragon Lord appeared, or it might be a peculiar courtesy towards the Dragon Lord. Who could understand the minds filled with detailed etiquette of Eastern nobles?

“It looks like only the two of us will be dancing.”

Melphias smoothly led Ru outside while murmuring.

“I’ll join you shortly.”

As the music began, Ru responded nonchalantly.

The chandelier shone brightly. Somehow, it felt like all those lights were falling toward Hayden.