623 – The Bowl That Leaked Outside – 2

All members of the royal family, including His Highness the King, decided to come out to welcome the pilgrimage group.

It may seem like an excessive personnel arrangement to welcome guests, but the pilgrimage group includes Cardinal Tanian, who is confirmed to become a saint in the future, and Cardinal Alexandriana, a prefect of the Congregation for Saints. A saint is a person who is treated as the Pope in the Church of Dawn. Even if His Highness the King steps forward, it does not violate protocol.

“It is said that when the pilgrimage group left the empire, the Emperor and the Crown Princess personally saw them off. So, I, the King, must greet them when they enter Armain to maintain their emotion.”

“There was no need for you to tell me in such detail.”

And the kind explanation from His Highness the King and the sighing reply from the eldest brother.

It was a reason that seemed like we couldn’t lose to the Empire, but neither my mother nor my eldest brother refuted the reason itself.

‘What His Highness the King said is correct.’

A pilgrimage group left the empire in splendor, receiving a send-off from the emperor and the princess. I entered Armain with such elation and pride, but was greeted by a crown prince or a prince instead of a king? Tanian, who has been watching for three years, is not the type to dwell on such things, but we cannot guarantee what other pilgrims will be like.

Therefore, it is right for the entire royal family to step forward as His Majesty the King said. It is inevitable that the king is lower than the emperor, but our royal family is overwhelmingly superior in numbers.

“Ryutis.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“It is a great pleasure to meet a close friend from your school days again. I understand this father, but please do not speak comfortably with the next saint in private.”

“Of course. Of course you should.”

Despite my affirmative answer, a faint doubt and worry remained on His Majesty the King’s face.

“…Yes. I believe you will do well.”

Of course, it was only a vague feeling. I may not know it in private, but I have never had an accident in public.

Wouldn’t it be great if you included the ones that came right before hitting?

‘Attempt and execution are different things.’

A son who may do something a little unusual, but has never harmed the national interest or the royal family’s reputation. That is my position in Your Majesty’s heart. Isn’t that okay?

“It’s amazing. When you said you were going to enter the Imperial Academy, I thought you might have hurt your head while sparring, but who would have guessed that admission would lead to connections like this?”

Following in the footsteps of His Highness the King, the second brother opened his mouth with a sigh.

Actually, I didn’t know either. I knew that Ainter, the third prince of the Empire, was scheduled to enroll, but who would have imagined that Later and Tanian would also enroll.

“Isn’t this all guided by Enen?”

“Hehe, it looks like Enen was planning to raise the next saint strictly.”

The older sister, who had been quietly drinking tea, burst into laughter at the words of the second older brother.

“Sister?”

“I’m sorry. A fun memory suddenly came to mind…”

I nodded quietly as I saw my sister hastily making excuses.

Since I said I was sorry, there is no need to question me further.

The pilgrimage group arrived in Ladus at the time informed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“Welcome. Welcome to Armain.”

“May the Lord’s protection be with you. We sincerely thank His Majesty the King and the Lovens royal family for their grand welcome.”

When His Majesty the King offered to shake the hand of Tanian, who was at the head of the pilgrimage group, Thanian took His Highness’s hand and bowed softly.

“It’s a grand ceremony. It’s just a shame that we couldn’t prepare more extravagantly because the wind was cold.”

At Thani An’s nod, His Majesty the King shook his head with a faint smile.

A greeting that shows courtesy and humility to one another. This is the best situation for a first greeting.

“I heard that you went from the Holy Empire to the Empire through the Three Winter Kingdoms. You must have had a hard time on a cold day. Please have a comfortable stay in Armain.”

“Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty.”

After saying that, Thanian looked at his older brother and smiled slightly.

“Indeed. My close friend’s brave and tall appearance was something that Your Majesty bestowed equally upon your children.”

“I can’t believe I gave them a gift. They are actually better than their father.”

“Then the Queen has helped me a lot. I understand.”

The corners of His Majesty’s father’s mouth went up even more at the direct praise of his children and the well-wishing words that even included the children’s parents, His Majesty the King and his mother. Isn’t there anyone in this world who doesn’t like compliments without compensation?

Especially if it is a compliment to the family.

“Cardinal Denio was so blunt that it was difficult to have a conversation with him, but the next saint is truly a person as warm as the sun. I was worried that all the people in the Holy Church would be like Cardinal Denio.”

And the eldest brother must have really liked what Tanian said, so he greeted me first with a gentle expression.

“His Excellency Cardinal Denio was famous for being quiet even when he was in the Catholic Church. However, he is a man who takes responsibility for his words unconditionally, so he is sparing in his words, so please do not hate him too much.”

“Haha, of course. No one knows that the Cardinal is a prudent and responsible person.”

After having such a formal conversation with his eldest brother, Tanian passed through his second brother and sister,

“It’s been a while, brother.”

He shook my hand.

“Yes, it’s been a while.”

It was a little awkward. This was the first time I treated Tanian with respect.

I wanted to hug each other shoulder-to-shoulder to commemorate our first meeting in a long time, but His Majesty the King said that such expressions of intimacy should be done in private. As a son, he cannot go against his father’s will.

Anyway, Armain is spacious. Although it is not at the imperial level, the pilgrim’s stay in Armain will not be short. Among them, it is possible to meet Tanian privately—

“I’m sad. Even though it’s Brother Ainter, I feel like a wall has formed in my heart after hearing Brother Lyutis being honored.”

“Brother?”

“Please feel free to tell us. Weren’t our 3 years like other people’s 30 years?”

…

Hmm.

“It’s been 10 years since I last saw you. How have you been?”

“Haha, I was having a good day thanks to the Lord’s protection. I’m glad that your brother is okay too.”

“I’m always happy.”

I could see His Highness holding the back of his neck during a natural conversation, but I couldn’t help it.

This is a request from the next saint, who is a distinguished guest. As a person welcoming guests, it is only natural to comply with their requests. If you coldly and resolutely insisted on respect here, Tanian, who was supposed to treat you with the utmost respect, could have been disappointed.

So I am confident. I spoke for the public cause, not for personal feelings.

“By the way, while we were separated, Brother A Inter had a private time with her fiancee.”

“Do you mean the daughter of the Marquis Barandi?”

“Yes. They were a beautiful pair who cared for and cared for each other.”

That’s a bit surprising. I know that Ainter was betrothed to a nomadic noble daughter, but I thought it was purely political.

‘I guess I’ve become attached to you now.’

The beginning is politics, but the end is true love. It’s quite a beautiful story.

“Brother Lyutis, do you have any good news?”

At those words, I burst out laughing without realizing it. I never thought I would hear from Tanian what I heard from my mother.

“I heard that your close friend, Emperor Ainter, has a fiancée. There are two Barons, Baron Hardiner, who are Count Tyglehen’s younger brothers. You must have spent the same school life as me, so why haven’t I heard from you?”

“It’s okay if you’re worried because the other person’s status is low. If you’re the third prince, I’ll support you even if you’re from a low-ranking noble or knight family.”

“It will be very difficult if you are a commoner, but just bring him in. There is a difference between not having one and being difficult.”

“You don’t have one? If you don’t have one, you have to make one and bring her! Since you don’t even have a fiancee, your younger siblings can’t even get married!”

Of course, her mother’s nagging was even stronger.

“It looks like you’re not there.”

Anyway, Tanian saw my smile and muttered as if he felt sorry.

“It’s okay. By nature, fate cannot be caught like the wind, but like the wind, it comes to your side silently. Someday, you too, brother, will meet a good partner.”

I felt strangely comforted by the sincere comfort. There is no difference between me and Tanian, so why are you giving me this comfort…?

‘No way.’

No way, this guy Tanian. Have you found your partner like Ainter and Erich?

If so, you can understand the gaze that seems to be looking down and the warm comfort. It is possible because he thinks he is in a different place than me.

‘…That’s amazing.’

I almost burst into laughter. If Tanian has found a partner, more than half of the five members of the confectionery club have found new love. Now single people are a minority, not a majority.

No, considering that Laterer is the only prince of the United Kingdom of Juven, there may be political talk going on right now. Then I will be the only single person.

‘Huh.’

Out of five people, I am the only one who is single. Just imagining it takes my breath away.

***

I decided to stay in Ladus, the capital of Armain, for about three days.

No matter how convenient it was through teleportation, it was a mass movement that crossed the border. Jumping into a schedule right away is putting too much strain on your body. And as King Armain said, the wind in Armain was quite cold. It’s not as cold as the North, but it’s colder than the mainland of the empire.

“The Empire and Armain are large countries. Thanks to this, although they are bordering countries, their capitals are quite far away. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to take a tour and feel the differences between Ausuen and Ladus.”

Instead, I have no intention of staying in the accommodation provided by Armain for three days. When you come to a foreign country, it is right to see the cultural and religious characteristics of that country.

So she tried to enjoy a leisurely date with Alexandria or her, her, her, her, her,

“Oh my.”

On her way out of the palace, she saw an interesting sight.

Brother Lyutis sparring with a smile on his face and a sister blocking her sword with her teeth clenched.

I guess you said his name was Perosa Ganelli? She remembers seeing her face sometimes. She was obviously Brother Villarganelli’s daughter.

‘It’s an interesting combination.’

She looked at the scene for a moment and then took her steps again.

For now, let’s be content with seeing that Brother Lutis has some small potential.