Chapter 1309 – 1309. Maehwa Swordsman Reincarnated in the Count Family
“Melissa Archen and Eugene Pruckus are entering!”
The butler shouted at the entrance of the banquet hall. The banquet hall became quiet in an instant. Countless eyes are directed in this direction. The gaze toward Melissa has mixed feelings somewhere, and the gaze towards me is full of hostility. This is because I am the commander of the enemy forces that have declared war on the Cobalt Kingdom.
Melissa and I proudly entered the banquet hall. The main character of today’s banquet is Melissa. I tried to fall back moderately, but… Melissa, who crossed her arms around mine, wouldn’t let go. She decided to stay with her until the end.
Aristocrats approached Melissa. They are nobles who follow the Argentine duchy.
“Miss. … No, princess. I heard the word from the duke. I am glad that Princess is back.”
“You are still beautiful, Princess.”
“Perhaps today will be the last banquet…. It’s a relief that she got to meet the princess like this.”
The nobles were kind to Melissa.
Melissa must have been popular even before she left the Duke of Argen. Melissa is beautiful. Her figure and her face are flawless. She has a good personality and has her abilities. It’s not easy for her to dislike someone like this. Even within the Maid’s Mansion in Tebra, Melissa was popular with her.
She and even the current king, Dulibad, fell in love with her.
“Thank you. I am also like you. It’s been a while since I saw you guys and it’s fun to talk to you.”
Melissa smiles softly. With that smile, young male aristocrats looked at Melissa with eyes that seemed possessed by something in her.
Melissa still has her arms crossed in mine. Are you worried that I will be bored? She moves her body subtly and rubs her large breasts against my arm.
The banquet was insignificant, but she was able to survive thanks to Melissa.
“You are Count Pruckus. I never dreamed that I would see you here.”
“I heard that you occupied the Solfmed Kingdom not too long ago. You are amazing. The people of Lapelli Kingdom will praise your name. But I heard that only hundreds of thousands of people died in that war. Oh, it doesn’t make any sense. I just said what I heard.”
The treatment towards me was sarcasm itself. He is not overtly hostile, but he is secretly hostile.
I resisted the urge to cheat.
The main character of this banquet was Melissa. I can’t spoil it.
Duke of Graus Argen appeared almost at the end. As soon as he appeared, his mood changed to solemnity. This banquet is not just a party.
“Melissa Archen. Come forward.”
Said the Duke of Argen. It was a low word, but it mysteriously spread throughout the banquet hall. Melissa then untied her arms and headed towards the Duke of Argen with her proud steps.
Melissa got down on one knee in front of the Duke of Argen. The Duke of Archen drew his sword from his waist. His handle is of gold, and his blade is adorned with patterns and jewels. It is a ceremonial sword, not for combat.
“Melissa Archen. As the heir to the great blood of the great hero Arhen….”
The Duke of Argen started talking about boring things with his serious face.
‘The succession ceremony was simplified… He does everything he needs to do.’
The servants who entered through the back door of the banquet hall quietly placed something around the Duke of Argen and Melissa. There were portraits of successive Argentine dukes and expensive-looking flowers. This seems to be some kind of tradition.
“I can’t admit it!!”
Someone shouted
It was the voice of a young man. All eyes in the banquet hall turned to one boy. A boy with dark blue hair who looked roughly 15 years old was glaring at the Duke of Argen and Melissa.
As soon as the Duke of Argen saw the boy, he frowned.
“… Verdot. The succession ceremony is in progress. Don’t make a fuss, be quiet.”
The Duke of Argen tried to proceed with the succession ceremony again, but Verdot shouted again.
“I said I couldn’t admit it! That woman has left her family! But she suddenly said, does it make sense for her to come back today and inherit the title?! I am the legitimate successor to the Duke of Argen!”
“Berdo. Don’t call that girl Melissa is your sister, the new Duke of Argentina. She apologizes to Melissa for the rudeness.”
Verdot clenched his teeth.
“No!”
“… Verdo Argen… !”
The Duke of Argen seemed angry at his son’s defiance. The surrounding atmosphere was already chilly, as if ice water had been poured on it.
Verdot flinched. But he soon clenched his fists and stood up to the Duke of Argen. Melissa seemed unwilling to intervene. She does, but if she intervenes here, things will get more complicated.
The Duke of Argen quietly sighed.
“… Verdot. It is my authority as the current Duke of Argen to determine the successor to the Duke of Argen. I don’t need your recognition in the process.”
“I am your heir! I have lived as my father’s heir! In order to inherit the title, you have been educated and trained in sword and magic! But everything changes in one day like this?! Does that make sense! Father! It was my father who selected me as his successor!”
Verdot also glared at the vassals standing around.
“Why didn’t you stop your father! Do you really think this is the right thing?!”
“Princess Berdo…. Calm down for now. This job….”
The vassals noticed the Duke of Argen. Apparently, he didn’t explain the situation to Verdo. Melissa will not become the Duke of Argentina forever. When this work is over, the title becomes meaningless. Because the Argentinian duchy will become the royal family.
“Berdo. Go back to your room.”
Said the Duke of Argen. The order, without any explanation, rather stimulated Verdot’s rebellious spirit.
“No!”
The Duke of Argen sighed. It was when he ordered the knights to bring Verdo down. A young nobleman came forward.
“Your Excellency, Duke of Argentina. With all due respect, we support Verdo. The seat of successor must belong to Verdo. We acknowledge Melissa-sama’s lineage and abilities, but it is not reasonable for Melissa-sama to inherit the Argentine dukedom.”
At first glance, he was a low-ranking aristocrat. It means you don’t know the details.
Starting with the young aristocrat, other nobles also came forward and spoke of their convictions. What they all have in common is that they are young.
“I also support Verdo.”
“Berdo-nim is the legitimate successor to the Duke of Argen.”
Young aristocrats unite around Verdot. Verdot’s face became more comfortable than before. He glares at the Duke of Argen with his confident eyes.
“Hey, these guys!”
“Things that don’t know anything are coming forward… !”
The vassals were outraged by the behavior of the young nobles. There was also a nobleman who shouted at his son. The surroundings are noisy and chaos increases.
The Duke of Argen was also at fault in this situation.
‘I must have explained the situation only to trusted vassals.’
I know what you’re concerned about.
Spy.
Even if the information was to be known anyway, I would have wanted to let you know as late as possible.
‘What. Healing will happen soon. Because all the young aristocrats support Verdot. All nobles with real power are on the side of the Duke of Argen.’
The Duke of Argen was holding onto his vassals. The situation will be sorted out quickly.
Woo woo woo woo.
It was a strange sound.
The nobles who had been voicing their opinions suddenly shut up. They all looked up at the ceiling.
Woo woo woo woo.
The ceiling was rippling. The wave spread in all directions. It moved to the wall and even affected the ground. The floor shook. No, it seemed that way.
‘… It just looks shaken and twisted. Actually the ceiling and floor didn’t move. The proof is that the fruit on the table didn’t even move.’
This is a raid
‘It’s not magic. If it was magic, I would have noticed right away. It’s a relic or a devil’s ability.’
It will be the latter
The demon contractor from Pantheum must have decided to kill me after seeing me. Killing the Duke of Argen would be of great help to Dulibard.
‘Still, I’m moving too fast… It must have been monitoring the Duke of Argen from the beginning.’
Then the story fits.
There is no YuRia by my side right now. But it’s not particularly scary.
“Master. This is an assault.”
A transmission came from Melissa. He met eyes with Melissa.
“Okay. Maybe it’s the devil I still don’t know what kind of demon it is. Don’t be careless.”
Sent a telegram We looked around nervously.
Woo woo woo woo!
The ceiling, walls, and floor began to ripple. The surroundings suddenly become noisy.
“Is it magic?!”
“Knights! What are you doing! Solve the situation!”
“I feel like throwing up… Outside… I have to go outside.”
Some nobles opened the door of the banquet hall and ran out. However, the situation was similar outside the door. As the situation worsened, the Duke of Argentin sighed.
“Everyone calm down!! In fact, the ground does not move! It’s nothing but a gimmick! Those who feel nauseous, close your eyes! Knights prepare for battle!”
The charisma of the Duke of Argen sorted things out. However, the situation is still serious.
Woo woo woo.
Distorted waves hit the entire space. Now even people seem to be swaying.
‘Okay. It’s a demon from the original story. Definitely a name… Was it virubiru?’
The mirror demon, Birubiru.
It is a demon close to an insubstantial phenomenon. Have no ego Therefore, the ability is activated according to the will of the demon contractor.
‘An annoying guy appeared.’
