Chapter 60
Chapter 60 – Silvia Arcadia
The royal banquet was supposedly meant as a show of Empire’s prosperity, therefore this time it’s as grand as all other banquets in the recent years .
In the middle of the hall, Ares was surrounded by aristocrats seeking correspondence .
[Schwarzer Little Lord, this lowly one is called Viscount Tronne from the western Arcadia…]
[I and Schwarzer Little Lord will surely have a flourishing relationship after this banquet…]
[My daughter, not only she’s well educated, she’s also homely . How about it? Shall we organize a meeting…]
To summarize, 40% was trying to make a correspondence, 40% was trying to offer their daughter to Ares and the remaining was just to gauge him…so to speak .
Ares was beginning to feel annoyed by these aristocrats’ actions .
Then a loud voice boomed from behind .
[Oi! Little Schwarzer bastard!]
Turning to the source, it was Archduke Saxon’s son Rudolf . His face was already reddened due to drinking too much liquor .
Rudolf Saxon was Archduke Saxon Georg’s son . Worthy as the heir to the warrior-centric clan such as the Saxon, he’s known as one of the best warriors in the Empire .
However, unlike his father, he’s a roughshod and a heavy drinker, earning himself a bad reputation .
[If it isn’t Archduke Saxon’s little lord . ]
Ares puts on a smile on his face as he turned to meet Rudolf .
The other aristocrats quietly distanced themselves, unwilling to be caught up in trouble .
(Their mouths spout sweet nonsense, but when the first signs of trouble appear, they show their nature as opportunists . )
[I see that you’re quite popular there . ]
[There is no such thing . I think they only see me as something unusual because I rarely show up in the Capital?]
[Fuhn! Nevermind . After the campaign is over, our position will surely switch over . At that time, be prepared to never show your mangy face again!]
That’s right, Rudolf was just that reckless . He didn’t even care that Ares was currently surrounded by many people .
[This time, I’ll personally lead the proud cavalry of the Saxon . While you’re still be wallowing in those two small countries, I’ll already be marching to Redgear’s capital Fran . You little bastard should…]
Before he finished his sentence, someone called out Rudolf from behind .
[Shall I consider that as an indirect challenge for me?]
[Haaa?]
When Rudolf turned around to see whose voice was that, he was stunned .
Yes, because the one standing behind him was the second princess Silvia .
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[Don’t you know already that the Schwarzer little lord will be working together with me on that operation?]
Rudolf hurriedly started to make excuses .
[No, I didn’t mean it that way… I was told that only Schwarzer little lord will be taking part on the operation, so…]
[Hou, so you went to slander your own ally even before the battle began . I wonder why?]
[Th-that’s…]
Rudolf was stuck with no answer .
Ares saw this so he quickly laughed to rescue him .
[It was just a joke . Shall we move away from here?]
In response to that was a small laugh .
[Fumu…I guess it cannot be helped if the Schwarzer little lord himself said so . Here, Archduke Saxon will spy upon us . Does the little lord have a better place to suggest?]
Having said that, Silvia turned her head to another direction . True to her words, Archduke Saxon was staring at them with a sharp gaze .
[!? E-excuse me!!]
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Rudolf excused himself from Silvia to join his father .
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Silvia Arcadia
As the second princess of Arcadia Empire, she held the highest influence in the empire’s military forces . She has a tall stature not unlike that of a man . She’s actually slightly taller than Ares, who had an average height . The short, flaming crimson hair contrasted her white skin, creating an attractive yet striking visage .
[Alright …now that there is no one who will disturb us …we can have a nice and slow talk]
While saying so, Silvia grabbed two glasses of wine from nearby table before offering one to Ares .
[What’s the matter? You refuse to drink even in this kind of event?]
[…no, I should refrain from drinking any alcohol… unfortunately . Pardon me . ]
I couldn’t afford to make the same mistake again …Ares thought inwardly as he declined with a sheepish smile .
[Fumu… Surprisingly disciplined or you’re just being cautious… whatever]
Showing no sign of being annoyed, Silvia withdrew the glass and drank the contents herself .
[Well then, I have a keen interest in you . I also want to have a talk with you . How about it? Care to join me for a moment or two?]
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[Wouldn’t there be any bad rumors circulating if Her Highness do this?]
Ares refused politely .
[Fuun . I’d end up unable to do anything if I’m bothered with those rumors . It’s no pain, no gain . ]
Silvia returned the smile .
[Well, but now that you mentioned it, it IS important to be more cautious . However… I do want to talk with you before the campaign started, but I guess you have guests who want to meet you . Just know that I bear no ill intent to you . Please believe me on that . ]
Hearing that, Ares silently looked at Silvia, who returned the stare in kind .
After a moment of silence, Ares finally sighed .
[Understood . I’ll believe in Your Highness . ]
Silvia smiled upon hearing that answer .
[Thank goodness . I was a bit worried there . What would I do if you keep refusing?]
Silvia then grabbed Ares’ hand,
[Then we’ll talk . I might ask you several things and perhaps ask you to meet a certain someone . Hopefully you are fine with that?]
She proceeded to take Ares somewhere away from the banquet .