I Received The Holy Sword By Dawn Delivery (4 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 117

Matian bowed respectfully to the Emperor, exchanged brief greetings with several high nobles, and then naturally slipped out of the banquet hall to search for Lucena.

He didn’t forget to secretly bring a few grapes and slip them into her mouth.

Watching Lucena chew the grapes with both cheeks bulging like a squirrel, Matian felt a pang of regret.

If only he’d known, he would’ve brought more.

‘Should I go back and get some more?’

Matian scanned the area near the banquet hall from afar, but frowned when he spotted a group of women lingering near the entrance.

‘Ah, it’s Viscountess Jansen and her entourage—the ones known for their chatter.’

They were a family that had risen from the black market into respectable society, entering high society with their blunt yet entertaining wit.

They were also the family of Hans, who had followed Lucena during their academy days.

Rumors said Viscount Jansen had quite the headache because his only son insisted on performing good deeds constantly.

Just then, the Golden siblings, attempting to leave the banquet, were caught by them and couldn’t get away.

Knowing he’d certainly be detained if he approached, Matian gave up on returning.

‘If only my hands were bigger—I could’ve carried more.’

Though his hands were already a knuckle longer than most, he still sighed in frustration. Absentmindedly, he brought the finger that had brushed Lucena’s lips to his own mouth.

“You’re insane, really!” Lucena cried out, stopping him immediately upon seeing this.

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