Became the Idiot Young Master Who Tormented the Main Character - Chapter 81



81. What Happened at the Ball (5)

I don’t know why it happened like this.

Groan, groan.

People are all watching while eating popcorn.

I was sitting in the middle of a crowd, surrounded by people, at a table that I didn’t know where I came from.

“Okay! The countdown is about to begin! Aritaun ladies! Are you ready?!”

An unknown person sitting next to me shouts.

It seemed like the presenter was the driving force behind this division.

The voice was booming, as if he had used a magical tool with amplification magic.

“I’m ready anytime.”

“Me too!”

“…I will definitely win.”

“How funny. I am the one who takes over the Confucius.”

The four women in front of me are nervously talking about their ambitions.

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From left, Lucy, Aria, Hedi, and Iris.

It seemed like the ball had changed quite a bit.

… In short, the current situation was a dance competition.

Suddenly, a man of unknown identity jumps out and starts shouting, ‘This is a hit! This is a situation that can’t be overlooked!’

He brought out a table, gathered people’s attention, and made me sit in the judges’ seat.

Lucy, Aria, Heidi, and Iris all had looks that were considered by the Academy to be excellent, so they were bound to attract even more attention.

Some audience members are watching with their arms crossed and serious expressions on their faces.

Maybe that’s why the four women in front of me seemed even more competitive.

“Okay, now, the judges, let’s have a word! Please answer their aspirations and then signal the start of the competition!”

“… … .”

The host hands me a microphone-shaped magical tool that contains amplification magic.

I took it in a daze and recited it.

“Yes… well… fighting everyone.”

“Yes! Such great encouragement from the judges! As soon as they spoke, the eyes of the ladies lit up! Shall we begin? Judge Cyan!”

“…let’s get started.”

It was the moment I finished speaking.

The professional musicians who were performing at the ball began to play the intro.

Classical music, generally made to be danceable.

As soon as the pleasant and gentle party classic was heard, the girls in front of me started dancing.

First, Lucy.

As usual, he goes with the flow with elegant and refined movements.

“I’ve never missed first place before… This time too, I’ll definitely get first place and realize my true self.”

Her dress flutters cutely.

The audience let out an ‘Oh’ at her relaxed appearance, which was completely different from before the match started.

On the other hand, Aria.

“In every food chain, the strong survive… Dancing is no different!”

Phew!

Her large movements produce a sound of wind cutting through the air.

I don’t know if it’s because of my mood, but it seemed like I could see the speed of the sword in the dance.

… No, it’s not just my mood.

‘Isn’t that just swordsmanship?’

“Oh! Look over there! The harmony between the two of you creates beautiful synergy!”

Everyone turned their gaze to one place at the host’s words.

“Not bad. Are you dancing these days? I guess you took some kind of professional course.”

“Huh, Professor, your dancing seems to be struggling to keep up with the trends for your age. Should I give up now?”

“… It’s not that I can’t keep up with trends, it’s that I have experience.”

There, Hedy and Iris were dancing with flexible and gorgeous curves.

‘Ohh… .’

I feel sorry for Lucy and Aria, but this was on a whole other level.

Both of them seem far from amateurs. Hedy was probably forced to dance at home, but Iris was unexpected.

Even if the Sword Master doesn’t learn anything like dancing, he’ll still get a lot of love calls from men.

He was showing off a performance that could not have been achieved without constant practice.

There was something captivating about her dancing that was sometimes impossible to take my eyes off of. Was it because of her experience?

♪♪♪… .

The classical intro slowly fades out.

As soon as the music stopped, all four stopped moving and bowed politely to the audience.

Clap clap clap clap!

Whee! Whee-!

They receive a round of applause.

“The competition is finally over! The audience and contestants will now hear from the judges!”

“… … .”

What’s so exciting?

The host thrust the microphone-shaped magic tool at me again.

I said, scratching the back of my head in embarrassment.

“Uh… um… .”

“What do you think of this match, judges?!”

“It was a great dance competition.”

“Who stood out the most?”

They become nervous at the host’s words.

“hmm….”

I can’t decide hastily.

To be honest, I am a total novice when it comes to dancing and I have no professional knowledge.

Lucy danced with charm and without any flaws.

I think we can tell that Hedy and Iris are on different levels….

I spoke honestly.

“…Hedy and Iris stood out the most.”

At that moment, Lucy and Aria’s faces darken.

Sorry, but the world of competition is a cold one.

This is a competition. It is also rude to the other person not to tie the knot properly.

“Heh, of course. I spent years dancing. … I didn’t know it would turn out like this.”

Heidi shrugs.

… In the midst of the noisy atmosphere, I slowly listed off their impressions according to the host’s wishes.

And not long after.

The host asked me again.

“Well then, I think it’s time for you to answer. Who is the winner of this match… the MVP who stole Mr. Sian’s heart?!”

“hmm….”

The burdensome gazes of the spectators and the gazes of the participants intersect.

Now it really seemed like the time had come to make a decision.

“I… um… .”

If I had to choose a winner, it would be Hedi and Iris… This was really difficult.

It’s hard to tell which is better. At this point, I think it might just come down to a difference in taste.

‘So I just have to pick the MVP who stole my heart?’

I thought deeply.

Then I came to a conclusion in my mind.

‘I can’t help it. I feel sorry for the rest of you, but… this is how it goes.’

“I’ve decided.”

“Oh!”

“I am……”

The static was called.

Everyone was waiting for the words to come out of my mouth.

Their eyes are filled with anticipation, and it seems as if everyone has chosen a favorite in their hearts and is waiting to see if what they say matches their favorite’s.

In just a few seconds I’ll be able to shake off all this gaze.

I said.

“I am xxx-”

“Sleep, aaa …

at that time.

Suddenly, a loud noise echoed through the ballroom, as if someone had eaten a train wreck.

Everyone in the ballroom covers their ears and frowns.

I was the same way. Who else?

It was a confusing enough situation, but it was a series of absurd events.

“Who the hell-”

The entrance to the ballroom in the direction of the sound.

The culprit of the noise stood proudly with his back to the light streaming in through the crack in the ballroom door.

“…I’m back!”

*

With strides, with strides.

In a situation where the match progress was briefly halted due to a sudden commotion.

A man walked across the ballroom.

“I have been waiting and waiting for this moment….”

The man was cutting through the crowd and coming towards us.

Soon the shadow becomes fully visible.

A plump body with a saggy belly, and hair that is slicked back with oil or wax.

He was a man with eyes the size of beans and protruding lips, resembling a toad.

‘No, that’s not it. It’s just Prince Verdi. What’s going on?’

Prince Verdi stands before a woman in a daze.

It was right in front of Aria.

Prince Verdi looked straight at Aria. He was shorter than Aria and was looking up at her.

“… … .”

“… … .”

Aria looks down at him with a puzzled look.

All the burdensome gazes that had been directed at me were now directed at them.

What on earth is Prince Verdi trying to do?

Aria asked Prince Verdi, who had been keeping his mouth shut for a long time.

“Aren’t you the guy I saw with Si-an last time? What’s going on-”

“Aria. Actually, I’ve been watching you all this time.”

“You watched me?”

“Yeah, I watched it for a long time.”

“… … .”

Aria looks creepy just by looking at him and looks at Prince Verdi with a look of disgust on her face.

The audience was already eating popcorn.

In this exciting situation, the sound of popcorn being crunched was heard everywhere.

“Why… why did you do that?”

“Aria… … ”

Prince Verdi clenches his mouth and soon takes on a determined expression.

And he said to Aria, who was still confused.

“… I love Ariaeeeeeeeeeeee!!!”

““?!””

“Aith-shit-terut-!”

Aishitterut… Aishitterut… Aishitterut… Aishitterut… Aishitterut… … Aishitterut… … Aishitterut… … Ruth.

In the ballroom where the silence was, only the echo of Prince Verdi’s voice resonated.

Be that as it may, Prince Verdi spoke again.

“Please watch my dance of courtship, Aria!!”

He suddenly starts dancing in front of Aria.

Swish, swish.

If you saw thin limbs moving around a round ball, would this be what it would feel like?

In this shocking situation, everyone was speechless and just watched him dance.

‘… I guess I need to revise my perception of Prince Verdi.’

At first, I thought he was a wise man who recognized Aria’s talent as a sword master.

But after reading the letter, that perception changed to that of a retard.

‘He’s not an idiot. He’s… He’s…!’

He wasn’t a cripple, he was a cripple.

“Huh, huh…! Did you enjoy my courtship dance, Aria?”

“… Yeah, I saw it well.”

“Wooo-!!”

Prince Verdi smiles brightly and gives Aria his starry eyes.

“Th, then…! Can I get an answer now, Aria!!”

“Okay. My answer is….”

I couldn’t see Aria’s expression as she turned her back on me.

Even I get excited.

I wonder what answer she will give.

Ah, I want to hear it!

I’m more curious about the next episode than any other ridiculous drama I’ve ever seen!

“My answer is… this.”

““… … ?””

…huh?

Aria points at me with her finger while turning her back to me.

Why are you suddenly pointing at me?

Prince Verdi blinked as if he didn’t understand and asked Aria.

“Um… Miss Aria? What do you mean… …”

“Win the duel and I’ll date you. I’m not interested in anyone who’s not stronger than me.”

“… … .”

Oh, no, it became like this? All of a sudden?

What have I got to do with it…!

… Prince Verdi’s gaze suddenly turns to me.

I could feel the life in his eyes.

Meanwhile, Aria said.

“Good luck, Xi’an.”

“No, what the heck is this…!”

“If I just beat that guy… I can date Aria…?”

Prince Verdi was walking towards me with a life-threatening look in his eyes.