Chapter 17
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17 Drill is Standard Equipment
The royal palace was eye catching and dazzling. It not only had many wonderful ornaments, but was also decorated with stained glass with delicate patterns, famous paintings, and beautiful chandeliers. Furthermore, it was also adorned with colorful flowers arranged in beautiful vases that were placed all around the palace, giving the palace a vibrant atmosphere.
Perhaps it was more accurate to call it as luxurious and gorgeous instead.
Ha~h. I honestly feel out of place here. I thought as I apprehensively looked at myself twice over.
Nope, I did not look out of place… I mean, I dressed properly, right? Furthermore, when I looked at my current appearance in front of the mirror, all I saw was the reflection of a handsome son of a noble. So, surely, I didn’t look incompatible with the scene.
Still, perhaps because of my past life as a former ordinary citizen, I felt nervous inwardly. However, that should be natural, right? I mean, for someone who was formerly a humble citizen, to feel nervous when they came to such a grand place was an extremely realistic reaction… right?
Anyway, my current appearance should have conformed to my immediate environment. After all, I inherited it from my parents. It was not only me, in terms of appearance, my father’s appearance was really splendid as well. He fit incredibly well amongst this palace setting. Not only that, he also remained unperturbed even when numerous gazes were directed at him. As expected of my father, a true blue noble!
Although, to be honest, those gazes felt like pin pricks on my skin. I was not my father after all. He might have already gotten used to this kind of situation – where he was the focus of many people’s eyes – but it was the first time I ever experienced this kind of situation.
Looks like my father is still popular despite having gotten married already. I couldn’t help my thought as I endured the uncomfortable feeling of numerous eyes on you. However, I couldn’t help but to raise a shrill voice the moment I entered the venue. It was simply beyond my imagination!
Eyes darting around, taking in the breathtaking sight, I noticed that my father was just smiling lightly; as if he was already used to such sight. Moreover, I also noticed that, from time to time, the noble ladies around were trying to strike a conversation with him. But my father skillfully avoided those attempts and politely excused both of us.
You’re so amazing, PAPA! I mentally sent a thumb-up to my father even as I realized something.
It seemed that since my mother was house-sitting with Wendy back in our territory right now, my father was attending this party without a partner. Therefore, those aunties were aiming for this moment to woo him away from Mother. Fortunately, the silent pressure from PAPA’s smile drove them away.
Papa, your smile is seriously too OP. Please teach me how to smile like that too! Although my heart was moved, I remembered that we were still in public space, hence I stopped myself from acting childish.
My father was a marquis after all, so people were swarming to greet him. With a courteous smile, Father greeted them back one by one. At the same time, he also introduced me to them. Being thrust into the conversation made me feel as if those people were trying to appraise my worth as the heir, so I had no choice but to reply to their questions properly and politely.
At that moment, the dukes made their entrance, followed by the royalties.
Without prompting, all of us bowed our heads the moment the royalties entered the venue; only raising it once the king told us to raise our heads. When we did, I took the chance to look at the king and was surprised.
The king was quite young. In fact, he might be around the same age as my father, perhaps only one or two years older than him give or take. He definitely didn’t look like your typical ‘King’ like the one I imagined – His hair wasn’t white! Indubitably, due to his young age, the king still looked handsome. However, compared to my father, who undoubtedly belonged to the kind and calm handsome type, the king gave a different impression… His type was that of a sharp and clever handsome man.
Moreover, I could also feel some sort of pressure exuding from his entire body, one I didn’t find from my father. Was that the so-called King’s dignity I wonder?
Anyway, after the king expressed his appreciation for the nobles who came to celebrate the crown prince’s fifth birthday, he also wished for the nobles to give their loyalty to him and the crown prince. In addition, he also announced the engagement between the crown prince and the duke’s daughter.
To be honest, his speech was long and… boring.
Geez, can’t he – at the very least – make his speech shorter for the sake of the children over there? Can’t you see that they were about to make a ruckus due to this boring speech? I complained inwardly.
After all, even though this might just be the crown prince’s debut – the one who would shoulder the future of this kingdom with the children of the nobles – It seemed the long and boring speech was indeed still too much for young children.
Eh? Me, you ask? Well, though it is long and boring, I’m still listening to the speech obediently you know. I mean, my father’s honor is on the line. If I messed up in this situation… Eh, in short, I can’t possibly mess up for my father’s sake, can I?
Although I myself was still listening to this incredibly boring speech, as expected, I couldn’t hold a candle to my father. Like the saying goes, older ginger was spicier. This saying couldn’t be more true when I looked at my father, who didn’t look perturbed even when he had to listen to such a long and boring speech, truly he left me at awe.
C’mon papa, if you have the skill to ignore this kind of boring situation, please teach me without reserve! I’ll endeavor to learn it as soon as possible! I inwardly begged, amusing myself amongst the boredom.
At last, it was finally the time for the crown prince to make his greeting. The crown prince inherited his father’s ice blue eyes and silver hair. His cleverness, or should I say, his cold expression resembled his father too. From just a glance, I knew he seemed like a proud child, so I think the possibility of me getting along with him is going to be low. Well, frankly speaking, I didn’t even want to get close to him.
Unfortunately, due to my status, I was going to be forced to get along with the very person whose personality seemed to be in direct contrast to mine.
Well, let’s just get along with him at an appropriate distance! I decided while the introduction moved on.
The next person to introduce themselves was his fiancee, the duke’s daughter. She was also five years old like me and the crown prince.
Despite being five years old, I was slightly surprised at her hair style. Why do you ask? Well, it was because her purplish-silver hair was curled into a splendid drill hairstyle. Furthermore, since the drill was draped down over her shoulders, it made it look like she had equipped a splendid and sharp twin-drill as her weapon in my eyes.
Anyway, it definitely made me want to blurted out: ‘◯◯, such terrifying child… !’ with a cold look on my face. Eh, from where did I get such a scene?
Hehe, it was the drama scene that was adapted from the best shoujo manga in my mother’s collection back in Japan. Believe me, I rarely got interested in shoujo mangas, but that one was special. It was such a shame, though, that I couldn’t read the ending of that story. After all, I died before I could read the ending.
Still, I remembered the characters and honestly speaking, I believed the saucy attitude of the rival character from that manga might suit the duke’s daughter the most. What with the drill and all.
In the blink of an eye, her greeting was over while I was admiring the duke’s daughter’s splendid drills, immersed in my memories of that show.
Jolted back to awareness, I grinned sheepishly. Welp, I really missed her introduction. But well… nothing I could do about that. Anyway, now that the introduction had already finished, it was finally the time to line up to greet them. I obediently followed my father while my hand extended its grubby paw on the nearby food.
If I find a delicious dish among them, then let’s try to ask the chef to recreate the dish back at home. I thought carelessly. Unfortunately…
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“Theodore, you have been staring at Duke Lilac’s daughter since a while ago. Do you fancy someone like her? She’s cute, right?” My father’s question stopped my hands on its track, turning my attention fully to him. When I registered his question fully, I shook my head in answer.
“Cute? I didn’t notice her face, Father. I actually got mesmerized by her splendid drill hairstyle. It’s so splendid to the point I think she might be able to use it as her ultimate weapon.” I explained.
“A~h, so that’s what you’re looking at, huh.” My father said. He seemed to be really surprised by my answer. Then again, perhaps he had never expected that my answer would be like that, but I couldn’t help my thought really.
“But that hairstyle won’t look good on Mother and Wendy, so let’s not recommend that hairstyle for them, okay Father?” I blurted out, causing my father to pause. It was likely that he was imagining such a look on Mother and Wendy because he soon shuddered.
“Yeah, let’s work together to make sure that Serena and Wendy will never try that hairstyle, EVER.”
Well, since my father had gone as far as asking for my cooperation, the outcome was settled. Those two would have had no choice but to give up on that drill hairstyle if they ever wanted to change their natural style.
Besides, whenever I thought of it carefully, I felt this sense of repulsion coursing through my whole body. And that happened when it was just me imagining my family with that particular style. I shuddered to think if it ever became a reality.
No. No way. I’ll fight so that imagination won’t ever happen.
“Shall we go then?”
“Eh? To where? It’s not the time for dinner yet, right?”
“We’re going to greet His Majesty now. And then, we’re going to give our congratulation speech to the crown prince, to congratulate him for his birthday and engagement. Dinner time will come after that.”
Geh.
“Moreover, this is also your chance to make a friend or two in your age group. That’s why, please do your best, alright?”
Although my father requested that of me, he was also giving me a wry smile. I wondered why? He was right, though, I did need to make friends among the nobility. And this was his way of teaching me to use this sort of occasion to make personal connections with others.
Still, while I know he’s trying to teach me an important lesson… I’m hungry, Papa. Despite my hunger, though, I reluctantly headed toward the battlefield of nobles, following my father as he patted my back in encouragement.
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17 Drill is Standard Equipment
The royal palace was eye catching and dazzling. It not only had many wonderful ornaments, but was also decorated with stained glass with delicate patterns, famous paintings, and beautiful chandeliers. Furthermore, it was also adorned with colorful flowers arranged in beautiful vases that were placed all around the palace, giving the palace a vibrant atmosphere.
Perhaps it was more accurate to call it as luxurious and gorgeous instead.
Ha~h. I honestly feel out of place here. I thought as I apprehensively looked at myself twice over.
Nope, I did not look out of place… I mean, I dressed properly, right? Furthermore, when I looked at my current appearance in front of the mirror, all I saw was the reflection of a handsome son of a noble. So, surely, I didn’t look incompatible with the scene.
Still, perhaps because of my past life as a former ordinary citizen, I felt nervous inwardly. However, that should be natural, right? I mean, for someone who was formerly a humble citizen, to feel nervous when they came to such a grand place was an extremely realistic reaction… right?
Anyway, my current appearance should have conformed to my immediate environment. After all, I inherited it from my parents. It was not only me, in terms of appearance, my father’s appearance was really splendid as well. He fit incredibly well amongst this palace setting. Not only that, he also remained unperturbed even when numerous gazes were directed at him. As expected of my father, a true blue noble!
Although, to be honest, those gazes felt like pin pricks on my skin. I was not my father after all. He might have already gotten used to this kind of situation – where he was the focus of many people’s eyes – but it was the first time I ever experienced this kind of situation.
Looks like my father is still popular despite having gotten married already. I couldn’t help my thought as I endured the uncomfortable feeling of numerous eyes on you. However, I couldn’t help but to raise a shrill voice the moment I entered the venue. It was simply beyond my imagination!
Eyes darting around, taking in the breathtaking sight, I noticed that my father was just smiling lightly; as if he was already used to such sight. Moreover, I also noticed that, from time to time, the noble ladies around were trying to strike a conversation with him. But my father skillfully avoided those attempts and politely excused both of us.
You’re so amazing, PAPA! I mentally sent a thumb-up to my father even as I realized something.
It seemed that since my mother was house-sitting with Wendy back in our territory right now, my father was attending this party without a partner. Therefore, those aunties were aiming for this moment to woo him away from Mother. Fortunately, the silent pressure from PAPA’s smile drove them away.
Papa, your smile is seriously too OP. Please teach me how to smile like that too! Although my heart was moved, I remembered that we were still in public space, hence I stopped myself from acting childish.
My father was a marquis after all, so people were swarming to greet him. With a courteous smile, Father greeted them back one by one. At the same time, he also introduced me to them. Being thrust into the conversation made me feel as if those people were trying to appraise my worth as the heir, so I had no choice but to reply to their questions properly and politely.
At that moment, the dukes made their entrance, followed by the royalties.
Without prompting, all of us bowed our heads the moment the royalties entered the venue; only raising it once the king told us to raise our heads. When we did, I took the chance to look at the king and was surprised.
The king was quite young. In fact, he might be around the same age as my father, perhaps only one or two years older than him give or take. He definitely didn’t look like your typical ‘King’ like the one I imagined – His hair wasn’t white! Indubitably, due to his young age, the king still looked handsome. However, compared to my father, who undoubtedly belonged to the kind and calm handsome type, the king gave a different impression… His type was that of a sharp and clever handsome man.
Moreover, I could also feel some sort of pressure exuding from his entire body, one I didn’t find from my father. Was that the so-called King’s dignity I wonder?
Anyway, after the king expressed his appreciation for the nobles who came to celebrate the crown prince’s fifth birthday, he also wished for the nobles to give their loyalty to him and the crown prince. In addition, he also announced the engagement between the crown prince and the duke’s daughter.
To be honest, his speech was long and… boring.
Geez, can’t he – at the very least – make his speech shorter for the sake of the children over there? Can’t you see that they were about to make a ruckus due to this boring speech? I complained inwardly.
After all, even though this might just be the crown prince’s debut – the one who would shoulder the future of this kingdom with the children of the nobles – It seemed the long and boring speech was indeed still too much for young children.
Eh? Me, you ask? Well, though it is long and boring, I’m still listening to the speech obediently you know. I mean, my father’s honor is on the line. If I messed up in this situation… Eh, in short, I can’t possibly mess up for my father’s sake, can I?
Although I myself was still listening to this incredibly boring speech, as expected, I couldn’t hold a candle to my father. Like the saying goes, older ginger was spicier. This saying couldn’t be more true when I looked at my father, who didn’t look perturbed even when he had to listen to such a long and boring speech, truly he left me at awe.
C’mon papa, if you have the skill to ignore this kind of boring situation, please teach me without reserve! I’ll endeavor to learn it as soon as possible! I inwardly begged, amusing myself amongst the boredom.
At last, it was finally the time for the crown prince to make his greeting. The crown prince inherited his father’s ice blue eyes and silver hair. His cleverness, or should I say, his cold expression resembled his father too. From just a glance, I knew he seemed like a proud child, so I think the possibility of me getting along with him is going to be low. Well, frankly speaking, I didn’t even want to get close to him.
Unfortunately, due to my status, I was going to be forced to get along with the very person whose personality seemed to be in direct contrast to mine.
Well, let’s just get along with him at an appropriate distance! I decided while the introduction moved on.
The next person to introduce themselves was his fiancee, the duke’s daughter. She was also five years old like me and the crown prince.
Despite being five years old, I was slightly surprised at her hair style. Why do you ask? Well, it was because her purplish-silver hair was curled into a splendid drill hairstyle. Furthermore, since the drill was draped down over her shoulders, it made it look like she had equipped a splendid and sharp twin-drill as her weapon in my eyes.
Anyway, it definitely made me want to blurted out: ‘◯◯, such terrifying child… !’ with a cold look on my face. Eh, from where did I get such a scene?
Hehe, it was the drama scene that was adapted from the best shoujo manga in my mother’s collection back in Japan. Believe me, I rarely got interested in shoujo mangas, but that one was special. It was such a shame, though, that I couldn’t read the ending of that story. After all, I died before I could read the ending.
Still, I remembered the characters and honestly speaking, I believed the saucy attitude of the rival character from that manga might suit the duke’s daughter the most. What with the drill and all.
In the blink of an eye, her greeting was over while I was admiring the duke’s daughter’s splendid drills, immersed in my memories of that show.
Jolted back to awareness, I grinned sheepishly. Welp, I really missed her introduction. But well… nothing I could do about that. Anyway, now that the introduction had already finished, it was finally the time to line up to greet them. I obediently followed my father while my hand extended its grubby paw on the nearby food.
If I find a delicious dish among them, then let’s try to ask the chef to recreate the dish back at home. I thought carelessly. Unfortunately…
◇
“Theodore, you have been staring at Duke Lilac’s daughter since a while ago. Do you fancy someone like her? She’s cute, right?” My father’s question stopped my hands on its track, turning my attention fully to him. When I registered his question fully, I shook my head in answer.
“Cute? I didn’t notice her face, Father. I actually got mesmerized by her splendid drill hairstyle. It’s so splendid to the point I think she might be able to use it as her ultimate weapon.” I explained.
“A~h, so that’s what you’re looking at, huh.” My father said. He seemed to be really surprised by my answer. Then again, perhaps he had never expected that my answer would be like that, but I couldn’t help my thought really.
“But that hairstyle won’t look good on Mother and Wendy, so let’s not recommend that hairstyle for them, okay Father?” I blurted out, causing my father to pause. It was likely that he was imagining such a look on Mother and Wendy because he soon shuddered.
“Yeah, let’s work together to make sure that Serena and Wendy will never try that hairstyle, EVER.”
Well, since my father had gone as far as asking for my cooperation, the outcome was settled. Those two would have had no choice but to give up on that drill hairstyle if they ever wanted to change their natural style.
Besides, whenever I thought of it carefully, I felt this sense of repulsion coursing through my whole body. And that happened when it was just me imagining my family with that particular style. I shuddered to think if it ever became a reality.
No. No way. I’ll fight so that imagination won’t ever happen.
“Shall we go then?”
“Eh? To where? It’s not the time for dinner yet, right?”
“We’re going to greet His Majesty now. And then, we’re going to give our congratulation speech to the crown prince, to congratulate him for his birthday and engagement. Dinner time will come after that.”
Geh.
“Moreover, this is also your chance to make a friend or two in your age group. That’s why, please do your best, alright?”
Although my father requested that of me, he was also giving me a wry smile. I wondered why? He was right, though, I did need to make friends among the nobility. And this was his way of teaching me to use this sort of occasion to make personal connections with others.
Still, while I know he’s trying to teach me an important lesson… I’m hungry, Papa. Despite my hunger, though, I reluctantly headed toward the battlefield of nobles, following my father as he patted my back in encouragement.
17 Drill is Standard EquipmentThe royal palace was eye catching and dazzling. It not only had many wonderful ornaments, but was also decorated with stained glass with delicate patterns, famous paintings, and beautiful chandeliers. Furthermore, it was also adorned with colorful flowers arranged in beautiful vases that were placed all around the palace, giving the palace a vibrant atmosphere.Perhaps it was more accurate to call it as luxurious and gorgeous instead.Ha~h. I honestly feel out of place here. I thought as I apprehensively looked at myself twice over.Nope, I did not look out of place I mean, I dressed properly, right? Furthermore, when I looked at my current appearance in front of the mirror, all I saw was the reflection of a handsome son of a noble. So, surely, I didn't look incompatible with the scene.Still, perhaps because of my past life as a former ordinary citizen, I felt nervous inwardly. However, that should be natural, right? I mean, for someone who was formerly a humble citizen, to feel nervous when they came to such a grand place was an extremely realistic reaction right?Anyway, my current appearance should have conformed to my immediate environment. After all, I inherited it from my parents. It was not only me, in terms of appearance, my father's appearance was really splendid as well. He fit incredibly well amongst this palace setting. Not only that, he also remained unperturbed even when numerous gazes were directed at him. As expected of my father, a true blue noble!Although, to be honest, those gazes felt like pin pricks on my skin. I was not my father after all. He might have already gotten used to this kind of situation where he was the focus of many people's eyes but it was the first time I ever experienced this kind of situation.Looks like my father is still popular despite having gotten married already. I couldn't help my thought as I endured the uncomfortable feeling of numerous eyes on you. However, I couldn't help but to raise a shrill voice the moment I entered the venue. It was simply beyond my imagination!Eyes darting around, taking in the breathtaking sight, I noticed that my father was just smiling lightly; as if he was already used to such sight. Moreover, I also noticed that, from time to time, the noble ladies around were trying to strike a conversation with him. But my father skillfully avoided those attempts and politely excused both of us.You're so amazing, PAPA! I mentally sent a thumb-up to my father even as I realized something.It seemed that since my mother was house-sitting with Wendy back in our territory right now, my father was attending this party without a partner. Therefore, those aunties were aiming for this moment to woo him away from Mother. Fortunately, the silent pressure from PAPA's smile drove them away.Papa, your smile is seriously too OP. Please teach me how to smile like that too! Although my heart was moved, I remembered that we were still in public space, hence I stopped myself from acting childish.My father was a marquis after all, so people were swarming to greet him. With a courteous smile, Father greeted them back one by one. At the same time, he also introduced me to them. Being thrust into the conversation made me feel as if those people were trying to appraise my worth as the heir, so I had no choice but to reply to their questions properly and politely.At that moment, the dukes made their entrance, followed by the royalties.Without prompting, all of us bowed our heads the moment the royalties entered the venue; only raising it once the king told us to raise our heads. When we did, I took the chance to look at the king and was surprised.The king was quite young. In fact, he might be around the same age as my father, perhaps only one or two years older than him give or take. He definitely didn't look like your typical King' like the one I imagined His hair wasn't white! Indubitably, due to his young age, the king still looked handsome. However, compared to my father, who undoubtedly belonged to the kind and calm handsome type, the king gave a different impression His type was that of a sharp and clever handsome man.Moreover, I could also feel some sort of pressure exuding from his entire body, one I didn't find from my father. Was that the so-called King's dignity I wonder?Anyway, after the king expressed his appreciation for the nobles who came to celebrate the crown prince's fifth birthday, he also wished for the nobles to give their loyalty to him and the crown prince. In addition, he also announced the engagement between the crown prince and the duke's daughter.To be honest, his speech was long and boring.Geez, can't he at the very least make his speech shorter for the sake of the children over there? Can't you see that they were about to make a ruckus due to this boring speech? I complained inwardly.After all, even though this might just be the crown prince's debut the one who would shoulder the future of this kingdom with the children of the nobles It seemed the long and boring speech was indeed still too much for young children.Eh? Me, you ask? Well, though it is long and boring, I'm still listening to the speech obediently you know. I mean, my father's honor is on the line. If I messed up in this situation Eh, in short, I can't possibly mess up for my father's sake, can I?Although I myself was still listening to this incredibly boring speech, as expected, I couldn't hold a candle to my father. Like the saying goes, older ginger was spicier. This saying couldn't be more true when I looked at my father, who didn't look perturbed even when he had to listen to such a long and boring speech, truly he left me at awe.C'mon papa, if you have the skill to ignore this kind of boring situation, please teach me without reserve! I'll endeavor to learn it as soon as possible! I inwardly begged, amusing myself amongst the boredom.At last, it was finally the time for the crown prince to make his greeting. The crown prince inherited his father's ice blue eyes and silver hair. His cleverness, or should I say, his cold expression resembled his father too. From just a glance, I knew he seemed like a proud child, so I think the possibility of me getting along with him is going to be low. Well, frankly speaking, I didn't even want to get close to him.Unfortunately, due to my status, I was going to be forced to get along with the very person whose personality seemed to be in direct contrast to mine.Well, let's just get along with him at an appropriate distance! I decided while the introduction moved on.The next person to introduce themselves was his fiancee, the duke's daughter. She was also five years old like me and the crown prince.Despite being five years old, I was slightly surprised at her hair style. Why do you ask? Well, it was because her purplish-silver hair was curled into a splendid drill hairstyle. Furthermore, since the drill was draped down over her shoulders, it made it look like she had equipped a splendid and sharp twin-drill as her weapon in my eyes.Anyway, it definitely made me want to blurted out: , such terrifying child !' with a cold look on my face. Eh, from where did I get such a scene?Hehe, it was the drama scene that was adapted from the best shoujo manga in my mother's collection back in Japan. Believe me, I rarely got interested in shoujo mangas, but that one was special. It was such a shame, though, that I couldn't read the ending of that story. After all, I died before I could read the ending.Still, I remembered the characters and honestly speaking, I believed the saucy attitude of the rival character from that manga might suit the duke's daughter the most. What with the drill and all.In the blink of an eye, her greeting was over while I was admiring the duke's daughter's splendid drills, immersed in my memories of that show.Jolted back to awareness, I grinned sheepishly. Welp, I really missed her introduction. But well nothing I could do about that. Anyway, now that the introduction had already finished, it was finally the time to line up to greet them. I obediently followed my father while my hand extended its grubby paw on the nearby food.If I find a delicious dish among them, then let's try to ask the chef to recreate the dish back at home. I thought carelessly. UnfortunatelyTheodore, you have been staring at Duke Lilac's daughter since a while ago. Do you fancy someone like her? She's cute, right? My father's question stopped my hands on its track, turning my attention fully to him. When I registered his question fully, I shook my head in answer.Cute? I didn't notice her face, Father. I actually got mesmerized by her splendid drill hairstyle. It's so splendid to the point I think she might be able to use it as her ultimate weapon. I explained.A~h, so that's what you're looking at, huh. My father said. He seemed to be really surprised by my answer. Then again, perhaps he had never expected that my answer would be like that, but I couldn't help my thought really.But that hairstyle won't look good on Mother and Wendy, so let's not recommend that hairstyle for them, okay Father? I blurted out, causing my father to pause. It was likely that he was imagining such a look on Mother and Wendy because he soon shuddered.Yeah, let's work together to make sure that Serena and Wendy will never try that hairstyle, EVER.Well, since my father had gone as far as asking for my cooperation, the outcome was settled. Those two would have had no choice but to give up on that drill hairstyle if they ever wanted to change their natural style.Besides, whenever I thought of it carefully, I felt this sense of repulsion coursing through my whole body. And that happened when it was just me imagining my family with that particular style. I shuddered to think if it ever became a reality.No. No way. I'll fight so that imagination won't ever happen.Shall we go then?Eh? To where? It's not the time for dinner yet, right?We're going to greet His Majesty now. And then, we're going to give our congratulation speech to the crown prince, to congratulate him for his birthday and engagement. Dinner time will come after that.Geh.Moreover, this is also your chance to make a friend or two in your age group. That's why, please do your best, alright?Although my father requested that of me, he was also giving me a wry smile. I wondered why? He was right, though, I did need to make friends among the nobility. And this was his way of teaching me to use this sort of occasion to make personal connections with others.Still, while I know he's trying to teach me an important lesson I'm hungry, Papa. Despite my hunger, though, I reluctantly headed toward the battlefield of nobles, following my father as he patted my back in encouragement.
