680 – Double the Charge! – 5

Carolus Livnoman. The first member of the royal family to be born after the current emperor came to the throne and the first son of the emperor.

During the reign of Eimanca XVII, he will be called the first prince of the imperial family, and when Eimanca XVIII ascends the throne, he will receive the title of marquis like Ainter and become the founder of a new collateral line.

A noble person with not only the blood of the imperial family but also the blood of the Duke of Nuren, one of the five dukes of the Empire, was born, and the banquet commemorating his birth was held in a grand manner. It was so extravagant that you wouldn’t even think it was a banquet for a newly born child.

‘Is this a preview of the New Year?’

I glanced at the guests attending the banquet and burst into laughter.

All five dukes as well as thirteen marquis attended. In addition, Ainter, who was living in seclusion on the outskirts of the imperial palace and had been living longer in the Marquis of Barandiga than in the Islands, was in attendance, so it is no exaggeration to say that virtually all the high-ranking officials of the empire were present.

To be honest, even if you go to mid-level or low-level positions rather than high-ranking positions, you will boast an attendance rate close to everyone attending.

“A lot of people came to see Caroluso!”

Anyway, the Crown Princess, who was looking around the banquet hall together in my arms, shrugged her shoulders with a proud look on her face.

It looks cute. As the Crown Princess said, the people gathered here are gathered for the Prince, but the Crown Princess is actually flattered on his behalf. If the Crown Princess had been about 10 years older than she is now, would she have been jealous and in check of her younger brother, who was in the spotlight?

‘I don’t think so.’

No matter how many times I think about it, I can’t imagine the Crown Princess being jealous of her younger brother her her. That’s because the Crown Princess has a gentle and good nature.

“It’s time!”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Bring it to me! I want to come see Carolus and say thank you!”

She ended up bursting out laughing at those words.

The age difference between the princess and the prince is only 3 years. She said she was thankful for her younger brother, even though she was still at an age where it would be appropriate to call her a little girl. At this level, she is not only amazing, but also amazing and amazing.

“Eye patch…?”

“Is that possible? Of course it is.”

“Wow!”

The Crown Princess, who had become sullen at the sound of my laughter, smiled brightly again.

First, let’s go to the place where the Dukes are gathered. Prince Ewald, who is said to be able to be recognized in the system only after three generations have accumulated virtue, is also there, so I think I can just greet him at once.

The Crown Princess descended in front of the five Dukes. She got down from my arms and looked up at her Dukes with a majestic posture.

“Welcome! Thank you all for coming!”

In response to the lively greeting, Prince Jeonseung smiled and gently knelt down with him. In order for Duke Jeon Seung to be at eye level with the petite crown princess, it wasn’t enough for her to bend down a little.

“Thank you for your hospitality, Your Majesty. I don’t know what to do now that you welcome me so much.”

“No! I came to see my maternal uncle Caroluso! I am more grateful!”

“Haha, is that right? It’s an honor.”

When Jeon Seung-gong, who was looking at the Crown Princess with eyes full of affection, stood up, this time the silver-haired man behind Jeon Seung-gong knelt in front of the Crown Princess.

“It’s been a while, your height. How have you been?”

He seemed to have been dragged in his sleep, but his eyes were wide and his voice was somewhat cracked. However, the Crown Princess kept nodding her head as if she was happy to see such a half-zombie.

“Wow! Is your uncle doing well too?”

Since the zombie was her family her, she couldn’t help but be happy from the princess’s point of view of her.

“Thanks to Your Majesty’s concern, I was doing well.”

After saying that, Prince Wald quickly looked around and took out a small box from his chest.

Since it was a familiar box, I quickly bit my lip and suppressed laughter. That size, that packaging, that brand. It is similar to the box of chocolates I secretly bought for the Crown Princess.

“This is a small gift from my uncle. Please keep it a secret from the Empress and eat it in secret.”

“Wow! Uncle Chaego! Eat well!”

Prince Wald also slightly raised his eyebrows at the Crown Princess who was laughing while holding the box in her arms.

It’s definitely a heart-warming scene between uncle and nephew, but it’s sad that the dying corpses seem to be forcing themselves to smile. What on earth is going on in the Duchy of Havelem?

“This! I’ll eat it with Caroluso!”

“Your Majesty. Your Highness Carolus cannot eat chocolate yet. And just now, I decided to keep it a secret from the Empress…”

“Ah! Mom!”

“Your Highness…?”

The Crown Princess, looking around, saw the Empress approaching her her dukes and ran to her her.

It goes without saying that Prince Ewald looked pitifully at the back.

“If you say it is a gift for your nephew, Her Majesty will be generous.”

“I should hope so.”

When I offered some consolation to that sad sight, Prince Ewald smiled bitterly and nodded.

“By the way, Minister. While I was coming to the islands, I also prepared a gift for you.”

As if he remembered it too late, Prince Wald rummaged through his chest and took out a blue fountain pen.

He was a little impressed. Even if you come empty-handed, enough zombies even bring gifts.

“Thanks to the Minister, Your Highness, your father, and Her Majesty the Empress seem to be living in peace. It may be too little to say in return, but it is my heart, so please accept it.”

“I will use it until the day I retire.”

“Oh my. It’s not that sturdy.”

Prince Ewald, who told a heartbreaking joke, patted my shoulder and then hid behind Prince Jeon to avoid the eyes of the Empress, who was getting closer.

Just like Prince Jeonseung, who considers me like a son, and the Empress, who considers me like family, Prince Ewald also regards me as his younger brother. We’re so busy that we don’t get to see each other or even contact each other very often, but I can’t help but be thankful that they take care of us like this every time we see each other.

“Your Majesty, the Empress. I am thrilled to see you on such a happy day, as if I had found the moonlight in the darkness.”

That’s why I took the Empress’s aggro, which was aimed at Prince Ewald, instead.

Since I received a good gift, I should return the favor in return. Besides, it would be cruel to give your sister’s thirst as a gift to someone who came all the way from the Duchy of Havelem to the islands.

“Hehe, that’s an embarrassing thing to say. Is it okay to say something like that in the presence of her wife?”

“Her Majesty the Empress is the mother of all her subjects. It is no problem for her children to praise her mother’s beauty.”

When Trixie asked if it was okay to say things like moonlight in front of her, the Empress’s smile deepened.

Fortunately, it seems that aggro has been successfully suppressed.

“But Minister. That fountain pen…”

“This is a gift given by Prince Ewald as a token of friendship. The Prince said that it was an insufficient gift because his aesthetic sense was not as good as that of Her Majesty, but what could be more precious than a gift of friendship?”

Then, a mysterious gaze landed on the back of my head. It was probably Prince Ewald’s protest that he had never said anything like that.

But be patient. Because this is all a way to escape from the empress’ mistreatment.

“My brother’s ability to choose things has been somewhat lacking since long ago. However, as the minister said, his heart has always been warm.”

In fact, the Empress, who was secretly glaring at Prince Balt, nodded at him with a warmer look than before.

With this, Prince Ewald and the Crown Princess’ chocolate trafficking became an ‘act in good faith’.

***

I smiled alone as I looked at the gorgeous and magnificently decorated banquet hall.

Yes, this was the right choice. This was the right way. It was right to prepare such a grand banquet for my child and for Carolus.

If you think about it, the authority of the princess and the solid succession structure of the imperial family were not matters that could be determined by just one banquet. I and His Majesty Sang Sang were so sensitive to legitimacy that we overreacted.

“I will risk everything I have to support Her Royal Highness. Sosin’s family and the families connected to Sosin will mobilize their strength to support Her Majesty’s her reign.”

What would have happened if the minister had not said that at that time? Didn’t I make a decision that would have been a lifelong regret?

No matter how I think about it, I owe the minister a great favor. I feel like giving him a few more territories.

“Daddy!”

“The Crown Princess?”

However, giving new territory to a minister who has already secured a large amount of territory in the Kingdom of Leon only causes a talent shortage. While I was wondering if there was a better gift than Yeongji, the Crown Princess approached me.

“Me! I want to go to Carolusso now!”

With those words, he gently stroked the princess’s head.

It is uneasy and dangerous to leave a newly born prince in the care of a tiny princess. This would never happen under normal circumstances.

However, this banquet not only celebrates the birth of the prince, but also serves as an opportunity to show how special the Crown Princess regards the prince. There is no performance as effective as the young crown princess toddling along with the younger prince in her arms.

And as her father her her her, I would like to see my older sister celebrating the birth of her her younger brother her her.

“Okay. Now we have to get ready.”

At the same time as I said those words, the imperial wizards behind me rushed over and cast all kinds of magic on the princess.

A spell that temporarily enhances strength and stamina. A magic that improves agility and sense of balance. A spell that protects the princess and the prince from touching the ground even if they fall. All possible measures were taken. So much so that there is no problem for the princess to listen to the prince.

“Now, why don’t you go and show Carolus to her guests.”

“Yes! Joe!”

Nodding her head vigorously, the Crown Princess approached her maid Jang, who was holding her her Prince her her, and stretched out her arms her her her her.

It is a heartwarming sight just to look at.

***

The prince is sleeping soundly regardless of whether there are a lot of people or not. She is the princess who flaunts the prince by lifting him up as high as she can. And the nobles all bow their heads in unison towards the newly born enemy of Livnoman.

It is truly spectacular. In front of the Emperor and Empress, in the presence of the Emperor and the Emperor, the Crown Princess, the next Emperor, lifts the Prince. What a good situation to get attention.

‘Please grow up to be a good person too.’

I don’t expect much from that child. I hope that the prince born with everyone’s blessings will become Livnoman’s fortune. May you grow up with goodness rather than wisdom and bravery.

Because one disaster like Dorgos is enough.

“Long live Livnoman! Long live Khpelopen!”

“Long live your Majesty the Emperor! Long live your Royal Highness the Crown Princess! Long live your Royal Highness Prince Carolus!”

Soon, the nobles’ cheers shook the banquet hall.

Fortunately, thanks to the magical measures taken in advance, the prince did not wake up crying.