Chapter: 44. Entrance
Miss Shaya entered the venue without needing the prestigious invitation bearing the Light Family’s seal.
Of course, when she hopped her way to the entrance of the Hall, she almost got skewered by the guards’ long spears.
But when the soldiers saw the Hero Xialet following closely behind and saw him placing his hand on the little girl’s shoulder…
The two spears quickly parted to make way and no longer questioned the girl’s identity.
Not only did they refrain from asking, but they also hurriedly offered an apology and wished the Hero a happy birthday!
Goodness…
This little girl, just now so eager to rush in like a fire monkey, now that she’s with the Hero, couldn’t she take it a bit slower? Look how we’re sweating bullets from the scare.
Tonight’s Comir Royal Hall was indeed the home ground of the Light Family. Whatever the Light Family said was the truth; it was wise not to ask too many questions.
Miss Shaya, with her fiery monkey personality, finally bounced into the grand hall.
But unexpectedly! From the moment she stepped into the hall, Shaya clasped her hands in front of her, taking one graceful step at a time, walking elegantly as if she had transformed from a fiery monkey into a refined person.
This startled Xialet quite a bit.
“Hiss… Shaya? Are you sick? Why are you walking like that?!”
“Ah? Isn’t this how one should walk at a banquet? Am I supposed to hop around in the hall? That question is quite strange.”
“Uh… It’s true by common standards, but I’m shocked because… you actually know how to walk properly?”
“Wow, what did you think? Just because you’re taller than me, does that mean you can look down on me? I won’t scold you because you’re my sister, so just be grateful~”
“Well, thank you…”
Indeed.
Usually, seeing Xue Fei, she always seemed careless and unconcerned, having forgotten her true identity — the first princess of the Demon Race.
Even if she didn’t like studying, growing up in a royal family like the Demon King’s meant she had mastered basic etiquette without difficulty.
Xue Fei wasn’t just whimsically deciding to adopt such laborious and awkward steps.
She figured that since this was Xiya’s birthday banquet and there were so many people in the hall, it would be disastrous to continue bouncing around and accidentally knock someone over. Everyone here was civilized and proper; being too conspicuous could easily get her thrown out!
Moreover… after all, Xiya had invited her here, so it would be best not to embarrass her.
As the two made their way down the hall towards the main banquet hall, Xiya leaned in.
In Shaya’s ear, she said lightly, “Thank you, Xue Fei… you’re thinking of your sister.”
“Huh…?!”
“It’s fine, you can be as rowdy as you want~ Whatever mess it causes, your sister will help you clean it up.”
“Look at you as an older sister.”
Shaya flicked her dark eyes, teasingly responding, but her head notably tilted away, avoiding Xiya’s gaze.
Hmph… I won’t be rowdy.
If you tell me to be rowdy, wouldn’t that seem like I have no stance at all!?
Since I’m here, I’ll just carry on being elegant.
Hey, I definitely don’t need you to clean up any mess for me~
White porcelain art pieces adorned both sides of the corridor, and as they passed through this slightly dim corridor, their sights brightened.
It turned out the design of the Comir Grand Hall was hollow.
From the outside, it seemed like a tall palace, but once inside—okay, it really is tall.
However, it wasn’t a structure crowded with layers but rather one where looking up allowed a view straight to the hall’s ceiling.
The ornate ceiling light, hanging high above various colored crystal walls, was filled with high-density Light Magic Stones, formed into an irregular circular disc shape with unique corners.
The seemingly endless banquet tables were neatly arranged, covered with snowflake-shaped white tablecloths, and crystal glasses filled with the kingdom’s fine wines clinked, creating a symphony of sounds—a truly festive scene.
Bright, noisy, lively, luxurious; all kinds of flourishing elements mingled in this wide space, rising and falling.
However,
The moment Hero Xialet stepped into the main banquet hall…
“Silence” seemed to echo throughout the venue like a contagion, and the hall quickly became utterly hushed.
Silence is always the precursor to the next commotion.
Moments later, the guests turned their heads in unison towards the entrance of the banquet hall, and applause burst forth.
No one had forgotten the reason for this banquet today.
The Hero’s arrival deserved applause, after all!
Some clueless young nobles who didn’t understand what was happening clapped along, but even if they didn’t get it, they knew that today’s banquet wasn’t the occasion for their idle recklessness.
As per the process, Xiya naturally had to raise her left hand and wave to respond to the guests.
Miss Shaya also waved her small hand!
Hehe, who told me to stand next to Xiya? They’re clapping this way as if they’re applauding me too; that’s quite impressive, riding off her coattails, totally worth it!
In fact, this applause lasted only a few seconds before it came to an end, and everyone returned to what they were doing. Even those with nothing to do pretended to be busy chatting with others.
If you must ask for a reason…
“Hero Xialet! Miss Shaya! You’re here!”
Oh?
That familiar voice belonged to the silly princess!
Xiya and Xue Fei both looked up towards the source of the voice.
At the other end of the banquet hall, Princess Livra, the third princess of the kingdom, was running towards them with a beaming smile, slightly lifting the hem of her emerald-colored luxurious gown that was long enough to touch the ground. It was apparent she was very happy while trying hard to maintain her balance and not trip over her skirt.
Xue Fei found it hilarious; this girl was a princess but couldn’t get used to wearing a formal gown—how embarrassing!
Nobles consciously bowed their heads and stepped aside, making way for Her Highness the Third Princess, and no one dared to interrupt her interaction with the Hero.
The banquet hall gradually returned to its previous liveliness, but their clamoring couldn’t hold a candle to Livra, who had just arrived before them.
“Hero Xialet, happy birthday!”
“Thank you for your blessings, Your Highness.”
“Miss Shaya, happiness to you too!”
“I’m not having a birthday.”
“……”
Miss Shaya’s statement once again killed the conversation, a true talent.
But the more interesting she was, the brighter the sparkle in Livra’s eyes.
“It’s okay, it’s okay. How has Miss Shaya been recently at the Knight Corps?”
“I’m not going to the Knights… oh, never mind.”
No need to kill the chat twice; let’s just have a proper talk with this silly princess.
“It’s fine, the people in the Knight Corps speak quite nicely, they’re interesting and motivational, but I don’t go there often.”
“Mm, it’s great that you can accept that identity.”
Saying this, Livra lowered her voice and, in a mysterious tone, revealed to both of them, “You don’t know… recently, Father has been worried that Miss Shaya wouldn’t be satisfied with the apprenticeship knight position he arranged for you. If she finds it troublesome and doesn’t want to do it anymore, that would be a hassle!”
You’re right.
Aside from these things you shouldn’t say directly to me, what you said does make sense.
Livra’s emerald eyes were beautiful, and the sparkles within them suggested that as soon as she got started, there would be endless topics to discuss.
Unfortunately, Her Highness was about to be reprimanded.
From the same direction she had just rushed over from, two middle-aged maids hurriedly ran in.
They anxiously looked around and spotted Livra, their expressions visibly relaxing as they hurried over.
The two maids first bowed their heads respectfully to Xiya, then, panting, frowned at Livra, reproaching her.
“Princess Livra…! Why did you suddenly run off?!”
“Eh…? Is there something urgent now? I saw Hero Xialet and Miss Shaya, that’s why I…”
“You’re still asking? Didn’t His Majesty instruct you to sit in the reception room first and wait until important guests are welcomed before coming to the banquet hall? Your royal sister and brother have all arrived; why are you running around? Please return with us quickly!”
“Ah…! I got it, I got it! I just want to say one more thing! Hero Xialet! Miss Shaya, I hope you both have a wonderful time tonight! Be happy!”
“……”
The princess had just come out and was promptly caught and taken back.
Listen to that impolite tone from the maids, who knows how much extra work she had given the palace servants on a daily basis.
“Ahahaha… the Third Princess remains as free-spirited as ever.”
“To call her free-spirited is really overstating her…”
Watching the Third Princess leave.
Before they could breathe a sigh of relief.
Suddenly…
A sound of synchronized and powerful footsteps approached them.
Shaya leisurely lifted her head and grew curious with wide eyes.
Wow…
—they’re all golden-haired!
Cough… golden-haired refers to a group of young men and women walking together, all with golden hair; they make quite an impressive sight standing together!
This hair color was very similar to Xiya’s golden hair, but Xiya’s was obviously more radiant.
“Tsk tsk tsk… We haven’t even seen the cake yet, and there’s already so much going on… Who are they, Xiya?”
“People from the Light Family, my cousins.”
“Wow, they certainly make quite the entrance! I just wonder how many cakes they can eat in one go.”
