Royal Banquet

Today was an auspicious day, the sole of hard work of numerous servants, maids and organizers for three days was for this event only.

The banquet would be hosted to the smallest of the four palaces in the royal castle, the Griffith Palace; the Palace of the Royal Prince Hans.

Since the Inception of the Royal Castle, this was the first time that there would only be four palaces.

Numerous Kings took countless concubines for their lust and desire, causing them to sire numerous children.

The Progenitor King knew of this problem so he constructed the worlds largest castle, Becoming 6000 square kilometer, being half the size of the city Sydney.

So with only four palaces in such a large area, it would be noted that it would be that all palaces would be the size of super-malls in the past earth.

With the size of Tellus, it would not even post a problem by becoming larger but that would invoke the dissatisfaction of citizens and other world powers.

Resided on the west side of the Royal Castle was the Griffith Palace, with its dark yet luxurious minimalistic sheen, it would reflect the personality the prince had: Reserved, Minimalists and Practical.

But some undertones of cunning politicians, nobles and businessman in attendance would imply that the Royal Prince was viewed to be not favored.

Extremely due to the lacking decors and materials used for the palace.

The attendees in the banquet couldn't help but jeer in glee, humiliating such a man with high prestige would fill them with such delight.

Though the palace maids and servants tried to hide that fact enough, it would not be hidden under the eyes of numerous superhumans.

They thoroughly compared the previous banquet of the Princess, it was like comparing a light of a firefly to the moon.

The decors and preparation took over a month, the royal capital was given a holiday that day.

And even numerous Elders of the royals came in attendance to that event.

It was filled with numerous guests around the globe, even some Ferdinand Enterprise Board of Directors came to the event.

Even the Crown Prince of the Long Empire came in attendance.

Despite the lackluster talent that Princess Sae showed at the event, numerous people congratulated her and even some instructors in the academy wanted to tutor her before the entrance exam.

This just show that despite the lacking and the downward spiral that the Sin Kingdom couldn't get rid off, by not any means were they weak and was a real world power capable of toppling cities.

But now it just appears like they were using less resources out on the banquet of the royal prince.

It was certainly a disgrace because this is the coming of age event for numerous powerful heirs.

This would serve as the foundation for their Academy studies and their position towards the outside world.

So receiving this type of reception, despite it toppling numerous parties and banquets held in his previous world.

It would be seen to be only at best lower-middle class only.

A minimum requirement of a royal heir from a concubine.

Hans knew this and couldn't help but grit his teeth, he was hoping he could use this event to form some type of connections toward powerful and people who will be powerful in the Main Plot of the game.

He'll just have to resort to this humiliation and let it be a dark history in his rise to power.

Though it helps that it would show that her sisters rise to the throne would be smoother, he would not be seen to be a competitor.

Hans also was preparing for the Hunting trip disaster.

The death of his father would make the numerous elders from the royal family rise into power but his status as an Academy student and a Royal Prince should protect him from those greedy hands.

Knowing that the Sin Kingdom did not exist in the game already proved further how greedy his fathers uncle, aunts, cousins and siblings were.

Me and sister not dying would be viewed as a hindrance to them, but touching academy students, especially the caliber of the Mentor of his sister would be. disastrous for them.

He already knew the orchestrators of this event, he just have to bait them out and expose them.

He chuckled at the thought, he put on his coat then left his room to head to one of the rooms were he could see the banquet without appearing.

It was one of the hidden rooms, and it featured a magical one-sided glass.

One of the Artifacts of the main royal family that was used on their banquets.

They use it to know to which they should talk to and form connections to, and also anticipate scandals that could be damaging to their reputation.

He saw a few mischievous heirs and second-generation here and there but there was no real threats.

They were only insecure of their low talents and attended this event to satisfy their fetishes of humiliating those above them.

Hans observed the banquet, they were happily smiling and conversing.

They were not even talking about him and only used this event as a party to eat, form connections to and using this event to spread out their names.

Hans was a bit furious, even talented commoners were allowed inside!

He was not a noble blood supremacist or any type, in fact Hans planned to pull a few hidden talents that would only be discovered by other powers.

This was just insulting his name and reputation further to the ground, this reception would be in the headlines across the world.

Hans closed his eyes and sighed deprecatingly.

He looked to the mirror one last time and couldn't help but be shocked and smile.

Certainly this smile would smitten any young women who saw this, but despite the Charm displayed in his status window.

Hans had no ounce of belief in it since this Hans and Hans from earth looked the same.

He became excited by the prospect of this person attending his even.

The future Weapon Saintess was here!

And surprisingly, she hasn't even awakened yet.

Despite that, she already shone brighter than others, even with her Forsaken Noble status.

Her fiery red hair complements her subtle battle aura, like a sheathed weapon, ready to strike whenever.

Hans went away to get himself ready for his entrance, he has to put up the dignity of a Royal Prince despite the lacking venue.

He fixed his suit a little before looking at a mirror.

Smiling, Hans went to the ballroom.

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In one of the tables of the banquet, there stood a fiery red haired lady, she was the same age as Hans and her demeanor plus appearance was an eyesore to numerous ladies.

She languidly paid attention to the banquet, if not for his father's plea to attend here, she wouldn't even think of going to such an event.

Despite that she knew it was right, as a forsaken noble, it was only an empty title with no real power or standing on the world.

She has to at least form a connection to the Princess or the Prince, her talent despite being strong she had too many interest towards different weapons.

Despite being a genius to all weapons, she never achieved a proficiency that would rival geniuses, she would be more like a jack-of-all trades.

But her love and admiration towards the sword made her confident on her skills towards that area, if she focused on the sword fully, she would rival SS-Class talents.

She knew so and is confident of taking down S-Class talents.

Sipping a glass of wine, she relished in it.

It was far better than what we could afford this days.

The banquet went on and everyone showed a basic curtsey of being civil.

Doing scandals in such events would just isolate you in every circle.

Such events such as humiliating people on banquets would basically slap the royal family on the face.

Offending the No.2 strongest power in surface would not bode well to any individual despite their sadistic desires.

Maybe only people of those with similar background and power could make such an event happen.

But even that was rare due to the presence of media, they can only stab each others backs in the dark and also in the Academy.

They were enjoying all of their time, even the mischievous ones who were planning to humiliate Hans were subtly oppressed by the event.

Then without warning.

Trumpets roared out and the servants cleared the area to form a pathway towards the throne.

"2nd Royal Prince of the Sin Kingdom, Prince Hans has arrived!"

The door opened wide showing Prince Hans in his full glory.

Despite the rumors of him being handsome, they would've never expected that he was this handsome.

His hair was as black as the night, its length fell down towards the bottom of his spine, like a river flowing down a stream. His gait was steady and confident, full of pride on the Sinclair Kingdom.

And his iridescent blue eyes were deep like the depths of the ocean.

His attire was a mix of a modern suit with practicality and breathability, its color was white contrasting his dark night hair and the fine finish of numerous ornaments with etching of a toad, snake, lion, snail, pig, goat, and lastly a beautiful peacock.

It represented the 7 Royal factions in the Royal Family.

Their family, or his fathers family was from the Peacock faction, Pride.

They were the legitimate heirs to the throne since its inception.

Not because of bloodline's, no it was because of their overwhelming power over others.

He walked calmly towards his throne, then sat on it with perfect etiquette.

The crowd was silent, waiting for the reason most of them curiously came here for.

And Hans knew that so he chanted esoterically, his voice was clear and serene, soothing the souls of numerous maidens.

And then a blue screen showed towards the eyes of many.

[Sword Ego (S): I am the sword.]

Gasps rang out the crowd, but before their minds changed and form new plans, Hans spoke with crystal clear voice.

"I will yield my position towards the throne, I will support the 1st Royal Princess, Princess Sae Sinclair to her rise to the throne. You may now proceed to your doings."

And Hans disinterestedly just sat back down, but deep inside.

Did I speak clearly?

The crowd also felt turbulent emotions inside of themselves, especially those from other Royal factions who was planning on betting on Hans to become king.

But he just threw the opportunity of a lifetime away!

Becoming king just doesn't mean you own the country, you would access numerous secrets that. only were passed down verbally from old ruler to new ruler.

They sighed and understood also, despite being an S-Class talent, a naturally awakened is a whole different breed.

Those who awakened naturally with their talent basically despite being A-Class Talents are technically S-Class and at the top at that.

And also the boost that someone gets from awakening their talent, exploding their latent potential earlier.

Sae awakened at the age of 4, but even just Sae awakening a year early than him, he knew that being king was close to impossible.

He just want to make a deal with his sister when she rise from the throne, and knowing her, she won't hesitate.

Only the other royal factions are now a hinderance to sister, they would cultivate theirs now wholeheartedly that he basically yielded his position to the throne.

After thinking that, Hans thought of a way to get close to the Future Weapon Saintess.

The one who mastered all types of weapons to their peak, if he managed to become friends or just barely acquainted towards such a figure, it would help in the later stages.

But before he could even formulate a plan.

He saw a glimpse of a vibrant fiery red hair in the corner of his sight moving towards him.

She grinned wildly and shouted.

"Prince Hans! Would you care to give pointers to this maiden?" She coyly said but the playful tone says otherwise.

The temperature turn a whole 10 degrees colder, a disrespect such as this could not be tolerated especially from a forsaken noble.

Meanwhile Hans just flashed a tired smile towards her, he didn't even need to approach her.