How the Prince Makes Friends - Chapter 279
Only Noblemtl
Episode 279
Sedes stood on the platform and looked down at the banquet hall. Banquets held during the day were usually unpopular, but the banquet hall was packed.
“A bio to thank the distinguished guests who took the time to come here to celebrate the princes’ birthdays, despite the sudden invitation.”
Actually, I’m not very grateful. I knew that most people came to see the spaceship. The old people who didn’t want to see me made it a condition that they bring their young children, but they came anyway, bringing their young grandchildren and nephews.
‘Still, the kids got a lot of presents.’
They sent gifts in a rush in case they weren’t invited, but it really showed.
Of course, there were more gifts sent to Taekong during that time… … .
“Then I hope you have a good time.”
As I finished my short speech, soft music began to play. It wasn’t the sound of an orchestra playing, but rather a pre-recorded sound of an orchestra playing.
In addition to this, there were magical tools placed throughout the banquet hall, such as unique magic lighting. All of these were presented by the top of Ali, and in reality, they were intended for publicity purposes.
Sedes looked at the slightly bewildered orchestra and nobles, then turned his gaze to the princes.
“Happy birthday again. Is there anything you’d like?”
At that question, Rianus raised his head and spoke first.
“Your Majesty, can you grant me a pardon as a birthday present?”
“…the right to pardon?”
Sedes was a little flustered. He had already prepared the children’s birthday presents, but he had asked if there was anything else they wanted, and he had not expected to hear this answer.
“Can’t I?”
“…Whose pardon are you talking about?”
Surely you want the Queen’s pardon… .
“Please reinstate Sir Evan as my knight escort!”
“Oh, you mean Sir Evan……”
Sedes felt relieved inside. It would have been very difficult to ask the queen for forgiveness here. However, just as he was relieved, Lawrence opened his mouth.
“Your Majesty, then I also have the right to pardon….”
“…….”
“…I’m not asking you to pardon my mother, so you don’t have to be so firm.”
“Oh, is that so?”
My eldest son comforted me instead, perhaps because his expression showed it without me realizing it. I was really embarrassed.
“Whose pardon do you seek?”
“Could you please release my palace servants and knights from prison? Well, of course, once the investigation is over. I’m a little worried that they’re locked up for not being able to assist me properly. Besides, it’s not like they were able to prevent Baedong’s kidnapping… ”
… If that doesn’t work, then a nanny… Lawrence added quietly and looked around.
“Ross, you’re going to be released soon anyway. Is there anything else you want?”
“That is enough, Your Majesty. And I…, feel that I have received much already. More than on any other birthday.”
“me too!”
“…Okay. Okay, I understand.”
It wasn’t a difficult task, so Sedes immediately called the captain of the guard and gave him the order. Of course, he would have to eliminate everyone who was directly related to the queen, but since it was a happy day, there was no need to mention it.
‘More than that, my son’s friend… … .’
Sedes turned his head to his son’s friend who was alone. He thought he would be looking this way, but contrary to his expectations, he was rolling up his sleeves and wiping the space between the spheres.
‘…Why are you doing that?’
There’s no way the chair was dirty. In the first place, if it were my son’s usual friend, he wouldn’t have cleaned the chair like that just because it was dirty.
“…Ruth, isn’t your stomach acting a little strange today…?”
“Oh, no. That’s not true. It’s not strange at all. That’s just how I am sometimes. It’s true.”
“…….”
It’s suspicious. Sedes narrowed his eyes. When he turned his gaze to Lawrence, he saw him lower his eyes slightly.
Just as Sedes was about to ask more questions, thinking that the princes were hiding something, the chief chamberlain approached.
“Your Majesty, they say the Duke has arrived.”
“…Get ready.”
At Sedes’ gesture, the music stopped and the knights who had been waiting made their way from the entrance of the banquet hall.
As with the Grand Duke, there were many things to think about when it came to the appearance of the Duke. He had to maintain his dignity as a king while also treating him well.
“Your Majesty is entering.”
The door opened with a signal. And at that moment, Sedes held his breath without realizing it at the sight he saw.
“Oh, is this the Demon World?”
In the suffocating silence, someone muttered frightenedly, but Sedes could understand the muttering.
Because what was visible across the door was not the scenery outside the banquet hall, but an endless abyss.
The door to the banquet hall couldn’t really be connected to the demon world, and just as my thoughts were drifting in that direction, a man in pure white, who didn’t fit in with the bottomless pit, appeared along with the sound of footsteps.
Crack, crack.
His long, flowing white hair and his dazzling white dress followed him like a bride’s veil.
Unlike the trial, the demons that followed to perform the ritual were nowhere to be seen, and perhaps because of that, the sense of intimidation was actually reduced, but somehow, there was a sense of nobility that made it difficult to approach carelessly.
“Welcome, Tai-kong.”
The knights saluted in unison, raising and lowering their unpolished swords. The sight was completely flawless.
Odododo-!
“……?”
Just then, as I was feeling satisfied, I heard the sound of something passing by behind me.
When I checked, my son’s friend was running across the throne towards the knight commander who was guarding it.
“oh…….”
“ah…….”
The sons also let out a short sigh as they saw the sight. Sedes almost let out a sigh too, but barely held it back.
Since everyone’s eyes were focused on Taekong, fortunately only a few people saw the sight, but Taekong was looking straight ahead, so he must have seen it clearly.
If I had known this would happen, I would have just tied him up with my sons and kept him by my side.
The son’s friend approached the captain of the knights and started hitting him without warning, then searched his pockets and stole something. He was truly a robber.
At that moment, Taekong opened his mouth with a smile on his face.
“Baby, stop bothering him and come here.”
At those words, my son’s friend turned his head and jumped over the railing and straight down to the platform.
“……!”
Because the height was considerable, there were gasps from the surprised people, but my son’s friend landed perfectly and ran straight towards the sky.
Taekong lightly caught the child who was running towards him and smiled softly as he tried to comfort the child.
“Have you been waiting long?”
Nodding, nodding.
“I should’ve come earlier. Oh, Rex, thanks for inviting me.”
“…! No, Taekong. Rather, I am glad that this opportunity has arisen.”
Sedes blankly stared at his son’s friend who was clinging to Taekong, then suddenly came to his senses and waved the knights away. These old men really take your breath away as you go.
“You don’t have to be so formal with me. I’m just taking it easy today.”
“I feel a lot better when you say it like that. I hope you have a good time.”
And I wish my son’s friend would just be a little more quiet.
* * *
“Kui, Kuiya……”
“Somsom, that’s not a hair accessory, it’s a carapun. I’ll help you put the accessory on.”
“So when I told you not to take it off, you just stayed quiet, didn’t you?”
Lianus and Lawrence quickly offered a helping hand to Somnus, who was struggling to wear the jewelry late in the day. If it was going to be like this, they had no idea why they had taken it off.
“Kuu…….”
The sullen Somnus accepted the touch obediently. If he had known that his grandfather would come wearing blue jewelry, he would not have taken it off either.
At that moment, a chain-shaped ear cuff worn by a pink lump of flesh caught my eye. It looked somewhat like my grandfather’s jewelry.
Should I steal it? I thought about that for a moment, but since my grandfather was watching, I decided to negotiate quietly.
“coup.”
Give it to me.
“…? What is it?”
Lawrence looked at Somnus, who suddenly reached out his hand, and was bewildered, then took his hand.
slap.
“?!?”
However, what Somnus wanted was the ornament, not Lawrence’s hand, so he was immediately thrown out.
“Brother, you’ve become really close with SomSom. I’m jealous….”
“Does this look familiar?”
“Kuiyah?”
At that moment, Somnus’ eyes caught sight of Lianus’ brooch. It had the same color as the jewels on his grandfather’s jewelry.
“coup!”
Hand it over. Somnus tried to rob again. But surprisingly, Lianus heard him.
“Oh, do you want to do this?”
“Kuya!”
“Then should I give it to you?”
Nodding, nodding.
“okay!”
Lianus took off his brooch and quickly put it on Somnus’ clothes. Somnus, who had successfully stolen the brooch, smiled in satisfaction at the thought of showing off to his grandfather.
“Brother, I think I’ve become a little closer to Som-Som!”
“…….”
Lianus also smiled with satisfaction, but Somnus approached Nihil regardless.
“Honey, are you done with your makeup?”
Nod nod!
“It’s pretty.”
Nod, nod, nod!
“…….”
And Sedes, who had been watching it all along, became a little disturbed. How did the prince end up in such a situation where his jewelry was torn off?
More than anything, my son’s friend was acting a little strange today.
“Little Rexes.”
At that moment, Taekong called the princes. Although his voice was calm, it strangely resonated throughout the banquet hall, drawing attention. No, in fact, their attention continued to be drawn to him, and it would be more accurate to say that they became quiet in order to hear his voice.
“I prepared a birthday present for you…….”
“…Did you know it was the princes’ birthday?”
“Of course.”
After saying this, Taegong lifted the princes up and sat them on his lap.
“coup…….”
My son’s friend, who had been sitting first, frowned slightly, perhaps dissatisfied with the fact that my seat was now cramped, but he did not kick me out.
Unlike Rianus, who was naturally hugging me and staring up at the sky, Lawrence looked at me with his eyes, asking for help as if he was uncomfortable in that position, but Sedes sent me a look telling me to just stay in his arms until he received his gift.
If he gives you a gift, you should accept it. What Taekong gives you is not an ordinary thing, right?
“I’d like to get permission from my guardian before that.”
“…? What is it?”
Sedes was puzzled. Why did he need my permission to give me a gift…?
“I brought a sword… prepared…….”
“?!”
Sedes was surprised. Could it be that it wasn’t some kind of demon sword that would thirst for blood forever?
“It’s not a strange sword.”
As he spoke, Taekong waved his hand in the air, and a small box the size of a palm appeared. It was a box covered in pink velvet, like a jewel box.
“……?”
‘Is it Nando?’
Sedes was once again puzzled by its extremely small size.
Taekong held it out to Lawrence and said.
“This is yours.”
“…Is this a sword?”
Lawrence tilted his head as if he was puzzled and opened the box. And inside the box was an earring, not a sword.
“If you feed that earring your blood and make it your own……”
“Now, wait a minute, Taekong, what did you give the child?!”
Sedes snatched the jewel box in shock. No matter how much he thought about it, it was suspicious. Even though he was a spaceman, he could not allow dangerous items.
At that moment, Rianus’ hand, which had been staring intently at Taikong, slowly rose above his head.
And then he suddenly grabbed Taekong’s horn!
“Oh, it doesn’t fall off.”
“?!?”
No, why would that fall off!