21 – 21. Sweet Trap (1)

The road leading to the Imperial Stone.

I took a moment to organize what I wanted to say to the princesses.

He’ll probably be questioned for breaking into Dalian.

Since the prime minister knew, the observant princesses would have noticed it long ago.

Let’s apologize now and leave the party.

Since I was just doing my job as a defense engineer anyway, there is no justification for punishing me.

If they regret their mistakes and say they will turn themselves off, they will be satisfied in the end.

The next plan is simple.

I go back to the office and fall asleep chewing nuts I picked up from the floor.

‘Perfect.’

This is the picture I wanted.

Now all that’s left is execution.

“Now, you have to be careful from here on out. Do you remember the appointment ceremony? “Be polite like you did back then.”

My senior asked me at the end of the stairs.

I nodded to the customer and entered the royal room.

3 huge thrones.

With those three at the head, the guards of each knighthood are standing.

Veterans with higher standards than Allen and Batsch.

They seem to be dissatisfied with us for coming to this point on the topic of defense articles. I was frowning.

The handsome knights retreat towards the wall.

Soon, the three princesses sitting in the seats looked at me all at once.

In particular, today’s protagonist and the host of the party, Lydia.

She was staring down at me with her chin resting on her hand.

Irina and Leah sitting on either side.

“Bail Mikhail, meet your royal princesses.”

I bowed my head calmly and said hello.

Then Lydia asked me with her eyes narrowed.

“Okay, do you think you know why I called you?”

Lydia spoke informally to me again when I came to the royal table instead of the official one.

“of course. “It’s probably because it caused a stir during the sacred sparring.”

I slowly raised my head.

And I apologize to the host of the banquet for this situation.

“He dared to try to mediate the sparring even though he had no skills.”

“Even mediation could not be achieved properly.”

“For trespassing on stage without permission.”

I looked as disappointed in myself as I could.

And I humbly confess my mistake to the Third Princess.

“The acts of disloyalty I have committed are so numerous that it is difficult to even count them.”

After confessing my sin, I quietly observed the mood of the princesses.

Irina calmly maintains a blank expression.

However, her eyes were looking intently at me to make sure I was not hurt.

Leah looks at me while holding her teacup.

Because the imperial stone was dark, her face looked particularly pale.

Just listen to me.

He didn’t particularly question me or get angry.

“This party was not suitable for me in the first place, so I will take responsibility and resign now.”

I bowed my head.

And silently waits for the princesses’ answer.

“—.”

However, no matter how long I waited, there was no reply from the host, the 3rd princess.

‘what?’

I thought it was strange and immediately raised my head.

Meanwhile, Lydia got up from her throne and came right in front of my nose.

“What does that mean?”

A princess with both hands on her waist.

She followed me and lowered her head to make eye contact.

“I can’t believe this party doesn’t suit you. So does that mean it was my mistake to invite the wrong person?”

Lydia touched my Subangsa mark with her finger.

And with his eyes half closed, he persistently inquired.

“That’s right. “Because it was I who decided to call you.”

Lancer Basshu’s strike.

I also saw through all of that idiot Allen’s sword skills.

However, Lydia’s question caught me off guard for the first time.

“Is that possible? “I just did it because I was worried that other people might feel uncomfortable because of me.”

I heard that the 3rd princess had an unusual personality, but I had no idea it was to this extent.

“okay? Then shall I ask you a question? “Was there any VIP who felt uncomfortable?”

Lydia turned her head with an arrogant look on her face.

And then I look at the VIP seats on the first floor who are cheering.

“Hmm, there’s nothing to see here.”

Then he looks around at the princesses sitting on either side.

The two princesses responded positively to Lydia’s gaze.

First, Irina.

“Is it wrong for a defense engineer to step into a threatening situation? Rather, whoever the opponent is, they should be praised for stepping forward with confidence.”

The second princess looked at me and defended me.

She immediately closed one eye as if to say to me, ‘Didn’t I do a good job?’

It’s as if my work in the market has paid off with this.

‘That’s not it… ! What if you actually defend me?’

Yes, there’s still Leah left.

As the eldest daughter, the 1st princess would have received more thorough training in imperial etiquette.

Moreover, the stage collapsed and the plan went awry, so you must be feeling uncomfortable right now.

I’m sure they will agree to expel me.

“Lord Bale was clumsy this time.”

okay!

As expected, the eldest daughter is different!

I closed my eyes, anticipating the questions she would soon pour out.

but… .

I immediately opened my eyes again.

In fact, the 1st princess was a bit more sophisticated than Irina.

“Excessive humility can make others feel embarrassed.”

She speaks to me with an adult smile.

“So sometimes it’s okay to have confidence in your actions. “Because your actions were justified.”

Why on earth are you so lenient in this way? ?

Is the world I am in now the same as it was in the past?

I definitely knew that the princesses all had the same personality.

Now it has become too soft to be useful.

“Now, did you see it? No one feels uncomfortable. “Everyone is praising me?”

Lydia smiled thinly like a small devil.

That laugh made me sigh.

And he answered with approval.

“Then I will wait again on the first floor.”

I can’t believe I have to stay at this boring party all evening.

I was about to go down while grumbling inwardly.

I stopped walking.

Because the princess’s guards immediately blocked the stairs leading down.

“no? The first floor is a mess right now. “Let’s spend the night here.”

Lydia came next to me.

And he looks up at me with his red eyes.

With a look in his eyes as if he was trying to run away somewhere.

“How dare I sit with the princesses?”

I refused desperately.

However, in the meantime, Lydia quietly pinched my jacket.

“It’s okay. When it comes to escorts, the more escorts the better.”

The princess’s hand pulling towards the throne.

I followed the hand and moved further and further away from the exit.

My sweet holiday… .

A comfortable sofa… .

Gone, forever.

“Now, please sit in a suitable seat.”

The three thrones become closer again.

Seeing that sight, I instinctively felt alive.

For some reason, the imperial stone… .

Because there were no guest seats, only lieutenant seats were left.

‘Holy sh*t… !’

The three princesses pointed to their seats in unison.

As if telling me to sit next to him.

“I… “Aren’t there any other seats?”

“Yes, we were the only three members of the royal family present today, so we weren’t able to prepare.”

Lydia chuckled and answered.

I feel like I fell into a trap.

Even if there were no seats, they made a commoner knight sit in the vice-gun seat.

This makes no sense.

Especially Irina.

She was staring at me with her characteristic green eyes from earlier.

As soon as we made eye contact, the princess asked me vaguely.

“I have something to discuss, so would you please come next to me for a moment?”

Irina subtly points to the seat next to her with her gaze.

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“What kind of discussion are you talking about?”

When I asked from afar, she explained the reason with a shy expression.

“The Knights need an instructor. I want you to take care of it until we hire a professional instructor.”

Instructor.

At those words, the two princesses all look at Irina.

With a very disapproving expression.

However, Irina did not give up on the proposal despite the stinging gaze.

Rather, he gave them a subtle smile as if he looked down on them.

“The other knights here are already so perfect that they don’t need an instructor.”

A fox-like expression that says he doesn’t know anything.

With that expression, Irina asked insinuatingly.

“As you know, my knighthood is still new, right?”

Lydia, who was listening from the side, snorted.

Then, he looked at his sister and said patronizingly.

“Do you need an instructor? Then we will send it to you.”

“Yes, Irina. “I will also support the veteran instructor of the Knights of Light.”

The two princesses cut Irina off.

They were originally at odds with each other, but now they get along well.

“We shouldn’t take away the rest time from our knights who are busy protecting the country, right?”

“greatness… .”

In response to the two princesses’ interruption, Irina made a stern expression.

Thanks to this, they were fighting over their wits.

I quickly found a guest seat stuck in the corner.

Then he took a chair over there and spoke kindly.

“I will sit here like a knight.”

And in that place.

Miya sat down first, following the guidance of the princess’s guards.

“No matter how empty the seat is, how can a mere knight join his husband’s position?”

As I sat in a completely different seat, the princesses all looked at Miya, who was also present.

Miya, penetrated by those eyes, stopped all her actions.

“veil. “Who is that person who joined?”

Irina was clearly smiling.

However, her smile felt different from usual.

“Iknow, right. “Is this your first time seeing this face?”

Leah, who had been quiet so far, also asks.

“Yes, yes…” ? Before that… ”

Miya was taken aback by the sudden spotlight.

Because I could feel the life in their eyes when they looked at me.

“He is my senior in the knight order.”

I introduced her to the princesses instead.

“A senior knight?”

Lydia looks at Miya with a dissatisfied expression.

A dress that clings to the body.

Even a teardrop point is placed in a desirable location as if to seduce the other person.

“Are you dressed like a princess rather than a knight?”

The party host just crossed his arms and snorted.

Then Leah persuaded the youngest princess with a benevolent expression.

“Lydia, today is a party. Since you are a guest, of course you have to come in dress attire.”

It was only then that Miya let go of the first princess’s defense.

However, she soon faced a greater fear than before.

Leah, who was defending him, suddenly approached him.

“But it’s strange. “I never heard that there was a ‘female knight’ at the end of Subangsa Temple.”

The princess slowly sat down at our table in a white dress.

Then he looked at Miya and smiled.

“What’s your name?”

“I’m Miya… , Her Royal Highness.”

Miya shrinks a lot.

Leah looked down at her as if she were a pet.

“That’s a cute name. “Like a cat.”

The princess placed a teacup in her seat as well.

And naturally leads the conversation.

“It’s surprising, mana seems really strong to be at Subangsa Temple.”

“Ahahahaha… thank you.”

Miya smiled at Leah’s praise.

However, even during that natural conversation, I couldn’t laugh at all.

Because I realized something creepy about the first princess’s words a little while ago.

‘Mana looks strong… ?’

I glance at Leah.

I can’t believe I can see Miya’s solid mana.

That level of achievement is only possible if you are vaguely proficient in magic.

‘That doesn’t mean… .’

Could it be that you saw my Sword Aura at the installation ceremony?

I was feeling anxious.

Leah glanced at me and made eye contact.

Brilliant golden long hair.

Thin, feminine eyes.

The red lips engraved under those eyes speak to me.

“You seem to have a lot on your mind, Lord Bale.”

“I’m sorry, this is my first time being treated like this.”

Leah smiled brightly at my answer.

And he left something meaningful to me.

“Can you give me a moment? “I want to ask you something.”

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