Chapter 2209 – 2209. Dark Moon

Eugene used the moment to take out the gift he had prepared.

[Use moment. Stacks remaining: 11]

I needed time to think.

I attended this banquet today at the invitation of Princess Elsa. When I was invited, I was more excited than worried. Princess Elsa, first in line to the throne and the crown princess, is the core power of Neo London that no one can deny.

‘I never thought I’d meet Yuria here.’

Maid Academy is a more rigorous place than the military. You cannot freely make phone calls with students within the academy. At least we were able to exchange letters regularly, but the cycle was quite long. There were limits to checking on each other’s well-being through letters.

‘Is this the field training I mentioned last time? I never thought I would do field training under Princess Elsa. Is the royal family paying attention to Yuria?’

Eugene suppressed the feeling of wanting to meet Yuria after a long time and say hello to her. Now is not the time.

‘Princess Elsa mentioned the earldom. Although my elevation to title has been decided, I am revealing here a fact that has not yet been announced by the royal family…’

It has no political significance. The opponent was Princess Erza. A person who is inevitably politically involved no matter what he does.

Was this discussed with the royal family? Otherwise, did you announce the news of victory based on your personal judgment?

‘… I don’t know. It can be said that he is a representative of the royal family, but there is no way he would be hostile to the royal family. Is it just a favor?’

In fact, the victory itself was something that everyone expected. Because superconductors have such a ripple effect.

Princess Elsa in front of her is smiling softly. I have no idea what she’s thinking. She decides to move on for now.

The moment was lifted. Eugene showed off the luxurious and ornate metal box he took out of her arms. Eugene slowly opened the box. Then, with a cheerful melody, the metal ballerina doll inside the box rose into the air and began dancing.

The people watching were slightly disappointed.

“Levating music box? I’m a little disappointed. Aren’t those toys just expensive?”

“… That one will be more expensive. Don’t you know yet? There’s no magic in there at all. A magnetic levitation music box created using pure scientific technology.”

“Magnetic levitation using only techniques without magic? … Is it a superconductor? It is said that 1 kg of superconductors currently costs over 10 million credits…”

“It’s not just the monetary value that matters. Payment companies are busy researching superconductors. We cannot afford to make toys like music boxes with superconductors. In other words, that is the first superconducting music box ever created. Except during the days of the ancient states. It has ample historical value.”

Eugene smiled inwardly as he heard the surrounding chattering. As expected from nobles, he recognizes value.

The music box is finished. Princess Elsa opened her mouth slightly, looked surprised, and then carefully accepted my gift.

“Thank you so much, Baroness Myer. I’ll probably never forget today’s gift. “Did the baronet collectively make this music box?”

“No. I am a wizard, not an engineer, so I am unfamiliar with technology. The company that made the music box is Acrotex.”

“Indeed, it is very precise, as expected from a music box made with Acrotex’s technology. When seen with the naked eye, it looks like a sculpture… There must be hundreds of mechanical parts inside. Baronet Myer. Please enjoy the banquet. Today’s banquet is a banquet to celebrate the development of Neo London… In some ways, the baronet could be the main character.”

“I’m not surprised that I’m the main character.”

“You don’t have to be too humble.”

Eugene finished saying hello and distanced himself from Princess Elsa. Countless eyes follow him. Eugene wants to talk to Yuria, but… The timing wasn’t right. He should look for another opportunity.

“Baron Myer. No. Since victory has been promised, I guess I should call him Count. Can we talk for a moment? Personally, I am interested in LK. “I promise you an investment.”

“I heard that the baronet is still single. Are you interested in getting married? My cousin is currently looking for someone to marry…”

Eugene calmly talked to them.

• • •

10 pm. The banquet was still noisy. Yuria stood behind Princess Erza and quietly watched the banquet. Her eyes were on Eugene.

It was then. A maid approached with a stern expression and reported something in a whisper to Princess Erza. Princess Elsa’s eyes seemed to shine coldly for a moment, but she soon covered her mouth with her fan and smiled.

‘She instructed the maid to do something for her.’

Agnes, who was living next to Princess Elsa, created an invisible wall to block the sound. From where Yuria was, she couldn’t even see the shape of their mouths, so she couldn’t know anything about it.

‘It doesn’t seem urgent.’

The maid left soon.

And about 3 minutes later. The butler at the entrance to the banquet hall began to shout loudly.

“His Royal Highness Prince William Snowden is entering!!”

The banquet hall door opens, and a group led by a blond-haired man in uniform comes inside. He came in with three butlers and two maids and glanced around the banquet hall with eyes full of confidence.

Then he slowly approaches the host of the banquet, Princess Elsa.

“Sister Elsa. “It’s been a while.”

“… Prince William. You’ve come to a place you weren’t even invited to. “It’s a public place, so please be polite.”

“Haha. All right. “Her Royal Highness.”

Duke William Snowden. He is Princess Elsa’s younger brother. He is the second-highest-ranking prince in the line of succession to the throne.

As long as Princess Elsa is around, he cannot become king. On the other hand, it also means that Elsa can succeed to the throne if there is no princess.

The noisy banquet suddenly became quiet. The guests watched the princess and prince with excited eyes.

“Prince. “What brings you here?”

“I found a pretty flower as I was passing by. Since Her Majesty the Princess is here, I came to give her a gift.”

William’s butler handed Agnes a bouquet of flowers.

“What about flowers?”

“It’s beautiful.”

“It looks like you’re holding a banquet… “Can I also attend the banquet?”

William asked with a smile. He could not refuse Princess Elsa. Although William was her political enemy, he was her biological younger brother. He belongs to the same royal family. He couldn’t be cold in front of everyone

“How can you treat my younger brother who came to give me flowers as a gift? William. Enjoy the banquet.”

“As expected, you are Her Highness the Princess. You take care of this little brother. However… “Is the maid behind you Yuria Grace?”

William’s eyes as he looks at Yuria shine like snakes. His greed for talent was no less than that of Prince William. Since he was less powerful than Princess Elsa, he needed more talent.

Just as Yuria was about to say hello, Erza stepped forward.

“Prince William. “Do not persecute employees.”

“It’s persecution. I just wanted to say hello. “I didn’t expect to see the genius of Maid Academy here.”

The genius of Maid Academy. It was enough to attract the attention of those around him. The guests are buzzing. William smiled kindly and spoke to Yuria.

“Miss Grace. Can we talk separately later? This is not a story that will ever harm you. “I promise.”

“Your Majesty the Prince. I am currently working under Her Majesty Princess Elsa. “No personal action can be taken without Her Highness’s permission.”

William’s gaze turned to Elsa.

“Her Highness the princess. Please allow it. It won’t take long. It only takes 10 minutes.”

Erza thought. No matter what sweet bait William throws, I don’t think Yuria will fall for it.

“If it’s 10 minutes… We can talk right now in the next room. Miss Yuria. How is it?”

“… Yes. “I will speak to His Royal Highness.”

“Prince William. It’s just 10 minutes. “I can’t allow more than that.”

“Thank you. “Her Royal Highness.”

Yuria moved to the next room with William and his group.

As soon as William entered the room, he sat down on the sofa and crossed his legs. Next to him was a sharp-looking, red-haired butler, and behind William, the servants quietly gathered together.

Yuria calmly accepted the pressure they felt.

“Miss Uriah Grace. Let me be blunt. Would you like to work for me after graduating from Maid Academy? We promise you the best treatment in the industry.”

“Sorry. Your Royal Highness. “Right now I want to focus on my studies.”

“Have you already decided to work for Her Highness the Princess? Or is it directly under the royal family?”

“I can’t say.”

There is already a master. I couldn’t say that. William’s reputation was more questionable than Elsa’s. If she mentioned Eugene’s name, she could have caused damage to Eugene. Above all, I felt reluctance from her butler and maid.

“I guess my first impression wasn’t very good. It would be natural since he was an uninvited guest who came to the banquet without an invitation. But I had no choice. Because my relationship with the princess is not very good.”

“…”

“Don’t you want to get stronger quickly? Isaac, the deacon next to me, signed a contract with me and crossed the wall of superhumanity. Those behind me also gained strength by signing a contract with me.”

“It means that you raised your grade through an artificial method other than training. Is that possible?”

“It’s possible. Don’t you want to get stronger quickly? With Miss Grace’s talent, she will be able to rise to level 7 within a year. “I promise.”

“I tend to be careful about contracts. “It’s too risky to sign a contract to gain power you don’t understand.”

“To gain power, there is a price to pay. I will give you my strength in exchange for working under me for 10 years. Don’t you want it?”

It’s good to have strength. Because most of the power becomes easier. However, Yuria had no intention of betraying her master and gaining power.

“I decline.”

“You are resolute. I understand. Our meeting was too short for us to trust each other. Isaac. “Show Miss Grace some of your power.”

“Yes, master.”

Isaac, the blond-eyed butler, stepped forward with a wry smile.

Yuria quietly tensed. Right next to it is the banquet hall. The possibility of a battle occurring was infinitely small, but not 0%.

“Look carefully. “Let me show you some of the power I have gained.”