I Was The Hero, But I Woke Up as a Phoenix Princess! – Chapter 315

Chapter 315 Chapter 109 Uninvited Guest (Part 2)
“I know the Marquis is having a family banquet. However, can’t I even want to see my nephew who just returned?”
The moment the man’s voice sounded, it became quiet outside the main door again, as if negotiating with the person who had arrived. But soon, a black-clothed young man dressed as a court servant hurried in through the gap in the entrance.
“Since Big Brother is here, why are you stopping him?”
Marquis Mays said with a flat smile on his face.
The black-clothed figure walked into the hall, followed by many attendants, as well as the goatee noble “Laun,” whom they had seen at the gates of Lorincel that morning. From the Marquis Mays’ previous address, his identity was quite clear.
“Lord Marquis.” The middle-aged noble in black bowed to Marquis Mays, fulfilling his duty as a vassal.
“Yagmein, we are brothers, why bother with such etiquette?”
The Marquis said with a smile, “Big Brother hasn’t visited this castle in a long time… However, I thought you were still in your fief and hadn’t come to Lorincel.”
“As a subordinate… if it’s not a major event, I naturally shouldn’t disturb Lord Marquis.”
Yagmein explained this way, but the specific reason was naturally known to everyone present. Yagmein suddenly looked at Igter by his side and suddenly smiled, “But since Shiel and Igter have returned to the family, as an uncle, wouldn’t it be rude of me if I didn’t show any regard?”
“Thank you for your concern, Uncle.” Igter stood up and replied. Although he had many grievances against this person, he had to force himself to smile at this moment.
“Big Brother is thoughtful.”
Marquis Mays also stood up, his deep blue eyes glanced at the middle-aged man again, and said lightly, “Speaking of which, if it weren’t for you, Brother, I probably wouldn’t be able to see this girl, Shiel, at this time. Since that’s the case, please take a seat, Brother.”
Yagmein thanked him, then walked to the long table with his followers. As he passed by Igter, he suddenly paused and looked at the girl sitting next to the young man, “I heard that Igter has a beautiful girl by his side, like a fire elf… Seeing her now, such rumors are still too understated.”
Igter wanted to stand in front of the girl to answer for her, but Verafia immediately turned her porcelain-white face, her big eyes looking at him, and said, “Do you know me?”
“Of course. How could a beautiful girl like Miss Verafia not attract attention? Not to mention being by my nephew’s side…”
“Oh. Is that so.”
Before the middle-aged noble’s flattery was finished, the girl responded perfunctorily and then turned her little face back.
Verafia actually had an impression of this person named “Yagmein.” When she first came to this castle with Igter when he was still a young man, she had met Yagmein once. At that time, she had also taken action to foil some of his hidden schemes.
However, to her in the past, Yagmein was an insignificant character, and naturally, Verafia had no intention of paying attention to him now.
Yagmein’s expression froze for a moment, and then he smiled again, seemingly unconcerned by the girl’s dismissive attitude.
“Young Lady, your expression just now towards this person was amazing. I’ve disliked him for a long time.”
After Yagmein walked away, Igter smiled at the girl beside him.
“Is there anything worth mentioning about this… Is his identity very special?”
Verafia looked at the young man beside her, blinking her golden eyes that seemed even more beautiful in the light, and said with great confusion, “However, Igter, you clearly dislike him so much, why were you smiling at him earlier? Isn’t that making yourself uncomfortable?”
Igter chuckled and only then realized that this very simple and innocent Phoenix Miss knew nothing about the complexities here. The young man thought for a moment and explained:
“Because it’s just necessary etiquette. After all, no matter what, Yagmein is Father’s elder brother. Since Father hasn’t completely fallen out with him, as a junior, I must at least show respect to him on the surface.”
As for the political influence represented by Yagmein, as the elder branch and clan meeting of the Landislofen family, Igter felt it was difficult to explain to this little phoenix in a few words, so he did not mention it.
“Etiquette? Hmm, I remember you once said, Igter, that such things are useless, and they are only issued to divide class hierarchies, right?”
Verafia’s porcelain-white, youthful little face still had a look of doubt. She pouted her immature lips, “Really, I don’t understand you humans. You have such short lifespans, yet you like to do these troublesome and boring things… If I don’t like someone, I would have ignored him long ago.”
After speaking, the girl casually flicked her little head and turned her tender and beautiful face away.
“If only I could be like you, Young Lady. Of course, I wouldn’t have to care about these boring things. But I can’t help it… With my abilities, being able to sit in this banquet hall seems to be a beneficiary of this rule?”
Of course, the girl’s words were not entirely unexpected by Igter, so the young man just inwardly complained.
In the eyes of this Phoenix Miss, perhaps even the King sitting on the throne in the hall is no different from a beggar struggling in the slums, as they are all humans.
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After Yagmein took his seat, the Marquis’s banquet continued. The crystal lamp hung high and sparkled brightly, and the exquisite dishes emitted an alluring aroma. However, even the most oblivious Ophilia, after taking a bite of the cooked meat, raised her head in confusion, feeling that the entire atmosphere had become dull and oppressive.
Yagmein seemed to be chatting and laughing with the Marquis, but the content of their conversation subtly targeted the Marquis himself. The hidden sharp words made Igter also gradually tense up, even having no time to care about Verafia beside him.
Yagmein responded to Marquis Mays’s banter with a smile, sipped the fine wine in his cup, and suddenly raised his pupils and said.
“However, Lord Marquis, since Igter has returned to the family, how should the assessment postponed more than half a year ago and the clan election be dealt with?”
This old guy has finally revealed his true intentions. As expected, he wants to start with me…
Igter thought to himself, picked up the food on his plate with his fork, and bit down hard, accidentally biting down on the silver metal, almost making him cry out in pain.
“Igter, what’s wrong?” Verafia’s voice came to his ears.
For some reason, Igter felt that the girl’s voice sounded much more pleasant and gentle… and to Igter, it felt like it was floating like clouds, with a warm touch?