Even The Reward Is Political

"... the only child of the Nilm Family!"

Oh, whoops, that was my cue to enter. I got a little distracted there since they were giving some long speech about how the city was saved, how dangerous the demons were and how greatful the King and Queen were.

The doors were then opened by a pair of guards, allowing me to step into the audience hall where the other nobles of the Lehcarouc Kingdom and the Royal Family were waiting for me.

The moment I entered, all eyes were turned to me.

I used every bit of my Noble Etiquette skill to remain calm and step into the audience hall with my back straight and my hands clasped in front of my waist.

I wasn't sure if it was appropriate or not, but I also used a little bit of my Authority Projection skill as well.

The nobles closest to me started murmuring amongst themselves and I caught a few of their whispers as I walked past.

"So it's true… I thought she couldn't have children?"