King Towa of Razekamamiya was holding a banquet with the nation’s important figures at that time.
While it was a banquet, it wasn’t a party with many nobles gathered.
In the first place, there are only a few nobles in the current Razekamamiya, so such large-scale parties are generally only held by inviting nobles from other countries.
In this case, the banquet simply means that important figures gathered and shared a dinner table with the king.
However, as expected, given the members gathered, the conversations were deep discussions concerning the nation.
In terms of their roles, they were almost the same as the parties held by nobles.
For such a banquet, unless there was a major issue, a third party would not intrude.
However, something very rare occurred: at this particular time, a third party entered the banquet.
Following the sound of the door being knocked rather roughly, a soldier entered, making the clanking sound of metal armor without waiting for a reply from inside.
“What is the meaning of this!?”
The general, who was his subordinate, directed a sharp gaze at the soldier as if to admonish him for his rudeness.
The fact that the general briefly turned a questioning gaze to Towa before that also indicated that this was an unexpected event for him.
To the general, the soldier who had entered the room reported in a flustered manner.
“I apologize for interrupting your enjoyment! However, it’s an emergency…”
As the soldier attempted to make excuses to the general, Towa interjected and stopped him.
“I can tell it’s an emergency just by looking at the situation. First, please give me your report.”
With Towa, who held a higher position than the general, saying so, the rude soldier looked at Towa with a tense expression.
“Um… there is a guest for the king.”
At those concise words, Towa and the other important figures present exchanged bewildered glances.
The reason was simple: for just that alone, there seemed to be no need to interrupt the banquet by claiming it was an emergency.
Even if an urgent guest arrived, it would be sufficient to convey the message through a maid serving the meal.
It didn’t seem like an emergency that warranted bursting in using a soldier.
Perhaps sensing the confusion of everyone present, the reporting soldier hurriedly continued,
“Well, the guest is…”
At the name that followed, everyone exchanged glances with a different expression this time.
It was so unexpected and important that they finally understood the soldier’s previous demeanor.
And as for Towa, upon hearing the name,
“I see. That is indeed an urgent matter. … For now, please have them come here.”
Towa, understanding that a major problem had arisen, hid his inner turmoil and, with a smile, conveyed this to the soldier.
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Normally, anyone who came to a place where the nation’s important figures were gathered would be so nervous that they would speak little.
However, as soon as the person entered the room, they raised their right hand and said in a relaxed tone,
“It’s been a while, everyone. I apologize for interrupting your meal.”
Even in Razekamamiya, where the status of individuals is treated with leniency, there were almost no people who would speak like this in front of so many assembled members.
And the person who spoke was undoubtedly someone whose attitude was permissible.
“Mother. What is the meaning of this?”
As Towa said, the person who entered was Floria, the founding mother and first queen of the Razekamamiya Kingdom.
In the first place, it had been over five years since Floria withdrew from state affairs.
Everyone gathered there was inwardly wondering what was happening at the appearance of Floria, who had never shown herself at such events before.
Floria, fully aware of this, nodded magnanimously to Towa’s question and then stated her purpose for coming.
“No, I apologize. I heard who was gathered here and thought it was opportune, so I’ve inserted myself.”
“Opportune?”
To Towa, who tilted his head, Floria nodded again.
“Ah. You are telling the members present about that matter, are you not?”
Floria spoke vaguely, but Towa immediately understood what she meant.
It was natural, as Floria was supposed to be traveling the continent for that very purpose at the moment.
Towa had informed the members present about “that matter” when they first heard Floria’s words.
“Yes. Of course.”
As Towa replied, Floria’s expression became satisfied, and she continued her story.
“Actually, a small problem has arisen regarding that matter.”
At this preamble, Towa’s expression changed to one of shock, forgetting to hide his true feelings, and he turned his gaze to Floria.
A problem arising meant that some obstacle had occurred.
Frankly speaking, considering the group of individuals involved in “that matter,” it was unthinkable for Towa.
Towa couldn’t help but look around, and the important figures, who understood from the flow of the conversation what matter it was, also showed surprised expressions.
As if understanding what they wanted to say, Floria looked around at their faces with a bitter smile.
“There are some things that cannot be helped by a few people. Especially when it comes to time constraints, even gods can do nothing.”
With Floria explicitly mentioning “gods,” everyone present became aware of who was involved in this matter.
Although they already knew, Floria’s declaration confirmed it.
Floria, confirming from their expressions that they had understood, began to discuss the “problem” of this matter further.
Though her words were very short, everyone was greatly convinced of the reason Floria had personally appeared at this gathering.
Of course, Towa, who was of higher status than anyone present, felt the same.
“…Therefore, I would like to have preparations made immediately. Are there any problems?”
Receiving Floria’s questioning gaze, Towa turned his own gaze to the general.
“General, what do you think? In this case, I believe it would be appropriate to move the flagship.”
At the mention of the flagship, some people stirred, but the general, asked by Towa, nodded without any objection.
“Indeed, that would be best. It seems urgent, so I will handle it myself… Is it alright to move tomorrow morning?”
The latter part of the general’s question was directed at Floria.
“Yes, please do that.”
“Understood. General, I apologize for interrupting your meal, but please make the arrangements. Everyone else, please act accordingly.”
As Floria nodded, Towa issued instructions to the important figures, including the general.
At Towa’s instructions, the important figures’ expressions turned serious, and the general, who had received a direct order, promptly bowed to Towa and Floria and left the room.
The banquet turned out to be quite an event due to Floria’s intrusion, but no one complained about it.
The people gathered here were all seasoned experts in their respective fields.
They understood very well what should be prioritized.
Sensing this from their faces, Floria nodded inwardly with satisfaction.
This was an episode where Floria barged into Towa and the others’ banquet! LOL.
Since it was an opportunity, they decided to make grand use of the nation’s power.
Moreover, they were moving the flagship.
From the perspective of other countries, it must have looked like a major incident! LOL.
