Participation in the evening party.
That is, by showing my healthy appearance, that there is no problem both mentally and physically, the incident should be dismissed, and I hope for a friendly relationship in the future. There is a purpose to appeal so.
By doing so, Prince Curtance, who gave me the national flower, can not blame the Kingdom of Howl and will maintain the friendship of the three countries.
That’s why the fact that I can’t move my right arm because of the pain of the arrow wound should not be known.
“Don’t leave my side. Tell me if it gets hard.”
“Yes.”
I was firmly caught in Gresis-sama’s arms and entered the evening party venue.
There is a long table in the large hall, and various dishes and drinks, fruits and desserts are prepared.
Carlsen, who was nearby, muttered when he saw the dishes lined up.
“Somehow, each dish is small, isn’t it?”
Certainly, as Carlsen said, all the dishes are large enough to be eaten in one bite without difficulty, and each one was skewered, so that it was easy to get.
It’s convenient for me who can only use my left hand, but it may not be enough for the knights.
“Everyone! Please enjoy tonight to the fullest. Some participants are attending the evening party in our country for the first time, so I will let Harence explain it.”
His Royal Highness Harence received the words of His Majesty King Hamur and explained them to us.
“In our country, there is a culture of eating from each other as an act of deepening mutual respect and friendship. This act of feeding each other should not be done with the same person. You are allowed to leave on the way only if you finish eating with all the participants. Until then, you can’t leave until midnight unless you have a good reason. That’s all for our country’s evening party rules. Have fun.”
In other words. . . if you don’t get together with everyone, you won’t be able to leave until midnight. What?
When Prince Harence finishes speaking, the knights of the Kingdom of Howl take the food as they are used to doing, put it on a plate, and immediately feed each other.
“It’s the worst.”
Gresis-sama muttered.
“Really. It’s good at first. It’s not enough. But as time goes by, that small bite gradually becomes heavier and turns into torture.”
From behind Gresis-sama, Prince Curtance lazily told me about his experience.
“That’s not what I want to say. You think Lilith is going to feed other guys? You must be kidding. I have no choice but to leave.”
“Gresis, weren’t you listening? If you don’t finish it with everyone, you won’t be allowed to leave until midnight.”
At the words of Prince Curtance, Gresis-sama clenched his back teeth.
“If I had known there was such a rule, I wouldn’t have let her participate.”
Prince Curtance left Gresis-sama alone and offered me a plate with food.
“Princess Lilith, let me eat any of yours while I’m hungry.”
“Oh, yes.”
Pushed by the momentum, I got a dish from the plate as I was told.
“Hey, wait, Curtance. I’m Lilith’s first.”
Gresis-sama, such an embarrassing statement openly. I’m happy though.
“Yes, yes. Go ahead, go ahead.”
Prince Curtance said it with a disgusted face, so I gave it to Gresis-sama.
That’s good. The problem was done.
Gresis-sama took a skewer of food from Prince Curtance’s plate and put it in my mouth.
I was embarrassed about yesterday’s dinner, but I can’t believe I’m being humiliated in front of people like this.
The heat naturally gathers on my face.
Everyone around me is feeding each other like they don’t mind.
If it’s the culture, I have no choice but to follow it, so I took the plunge and ate it.
But this is not the end.
“It’s my turn next.”
I was fed by prince Prince Curtance.
It’s embarrassing to do something like this with a man.
“Princess Lilith looks like a chick.”
Prince Curtance laughed at me.
Chick. . . In other words, does it mean that it’s like a child? I don’t see you as a woman, so don’t be shy. Maybe he wanted to say that.
After that, Gresis-sama had the face of a demon, and he was interacting with Prince Curtance.
Did you hate it that much?
“It can’t be helped, but Princess, please.”
I had to meet Carlsen, Agar, Crane, Prince Nell, and many other knights.
Of course, Gresis-sama also got along well with all the beast people who came to me.
“Even if you say everyone, there are so many people that I’m going to forget who I ate them with.”
Even if I know someone, I can’t remember people from other countries just by looking at them.
“Even if a beast man is humanoid, he can tell what kind of beast the other person is, and the smells are all different, so he doesn’t talk to the same person. So, Lilith will be fine as long as she waits to be called out.”
“Gresis is right. By the way, beast people are absolutely obedient to high-ranking people, so they won’t break these evening party rules, and they won’t be allowed.”
I know this voice.
“His Highness Harence. . . and His Majesty King Hamur!?”
I understand Prince Harence.
However, I was surprised by His Majesty King Hamur.
Because it was not my common sense that His Majesty the King was getting off the throne and participating while wandering around the venue.
“Lilith, will you eat with me too?”
If His Majesty King Hamur offers food with a smile, there is no way anyone will refuse.
“Of course.”
Although I was nervous, I traded food with His Majesty King Hamur.
“Well, Lilith, I’m next.”
Prince Harence is also preparing with food in his hand.
“Of course.”
I also traded food with Prince Harence.
It seems that Gresis-sama also didn’t expect to feed His Majesty the King.
“I’m going to the knights of our country. I think I’m also going to do it with them.”
While seeing off the back of His Majesty King Hamur, who was leaving, Gresis-sama had a rare surprised expression.
Regardless of my country or other countries, I fed a considerable number of people, but I still couldn’t reach everyone.
I don’t feel like I’m hungry enough to eat with all the participants.
His Highness Curtance said it was torture. When I started to understand what he was saying, a messenger came to call me.
“Her Royal Highness Queen Sefina is calling for Her Royal Highness Princess Lilith.”
“Her Royal Highness Queen Sefina?”
Her Royal Highness Queen Sefina was next to His Majesty King Hamur, who greeted me during the audience and the evening party, but she has never spoken a word.
What can I do for her?
When Gresis-sama tried to escort me, the messenger stopped him.
“I’m sorry, but Prince Gresis is not allowed to accompany her. I was told to only guide Princess Lilith.”
“I see. It can’t be helped.”
Gresis-sama’s expression doesn’t change. But his tail is hitting the floor.
“Gresis-sama, I will be leaving for a while.”
“Don’t overdo it.”
“Yes.”
In order to show my healthy appearance, I’m hiding that I can’t move my right arm due to the pain of the arrow wound.
Gresis-sama, who knew that, caressed my hair anxiously and sent me off regretfully.
I wonder what the queen wants to talk to Lilith about.
I hope you enjoyed this chapter and thank you for reading!
