Imperial Banquet [ 2 ]

We stood at the door of the ballroom. After the attendant checked us, no, more precisely, seeing Sara, he immediately realized that Princess had arrived, and opened the door to announce our position.

The air in the ballroom was heavy. A whirlpool of emotions swirled inside. It was just an uncomfortable space to be in.

And the gazes of those who gave off those unpleasant emotions turned to me and Sara.

Those gazes went through me and reached Sara. However, Sara straightly countered those gazes with her characteristic expressionless expression. At first glance, she seemed resolute, but her hands still held a slight tremble.

'she is trying to be brave in front of all Nobel here'

It was already expected. All I can do is squeeze Sara's hand tightly so that it doesn't tremble. Perhaps the virtuous and resolute she will overcome them

We went forward and found His Excellency Emperor Kevin Hart, father of Sara Hart, who had entered before us.

"Father."

"You're here. Were there any inconveniences?"

"There was nothing like that."

"Right. I have only one thing to say to you. Be mindful of your every move."

"I will keep that in mind."

"Then, slowly, let's move. There is still quite a bit of time before the members of the all-imperial family gather like my brother and his family and, Sara your brother is already here.

"I see, thank you for letting me know father."

"it's nothing my daughter while you are You should make some level of friendship with those wolves so that you won't have any trouble later."

"Okay Father, when you will come?"

"I'm waiting for the rest of them you don't have to wait for them since you already have a company with you."

Hearing Emperor saying that in a teasing manner, I blush a little.

"Ok Father, let's go, Kali."

"Ah... Yes, let's go."

with that said we permeated the ballroom in earnest.

***

"nice to see you… … ."

How many times have you said the cliche that starts with Nice to meet you?

It was a pack of wolves who did not even know the subject that approached us and infiltrated the ballroom. Bite someone, spread disgust around them by filling their stomachs with the bitten dinner.

The deep contempt in their eyes was visible, us (at me). it's like this hall is saved for a few people who feel sympathy toward the princess all young nobles are Andras men ( women).

Some were surprised to see Sara calmly next to all Nobel. It's probably because they have a lot of ears to listen to.

They have a good reason for the surprise, it's been weak since Princess Sara come from the Demon realm So most people thought that she would in her not be in Banquet like this.

Well, let me tell you this Banquet is for Sara. They are idiots after all.

The series of emotions in their eyes was not something that could be hidden, so I was able to judge them right away. Perhaps Sara felt it too, and her hands were trembling slightly.

Since she couldn't show her usual shooting attitude, Sara had no choice but to be exposed to those gazes. All I can do is hold her hand and ask in her ear if she is okay.

how long has it been like that Finally, with the loud voice of an attendant announcing that all members of the imperial family had arrived at the ballroom, the door to the huge ballroom opened.

'Let me tell you one fact'

The Imperial Family is otherwise called the Golden Clan.

Excluding the empress, ( she has silver hair )bloodlines in the imperial family are always born with brilliant blonde hair and golden eyes.

However, the one who stands out the most by far is the emperor.

Kevin Hart.

His Fatherly side is gone, what stood in front of him is the emperor of this empire.

His strong body was beyond description, and what stood in his eyes was a knife-like anticipation. Quite a few people would have trembled just by making eye contact, so it seemed like they were declaring that this is what a king is.

Although he recently became tyrannical in collusion with the nobility, he was the master of this empire. No one dared to rebel.

What was the intention of the replacement, and why did he suddenly change his attitude, who was originally famous? Everything was hidden in a veil.

Sara Bowe had as her father enter the hall, Seeing she is bowing her hand I also her suit.

All the nobles also around us bowed their heads as soon as he walked in. Even if practised tyranny, his absolute power was still there.

"Meet Your Majesty the Emperor!"

The only time we could raise our heads was when the emperor sat on the throne set up in the centre of the ball.

"Raise your head."

His also change.

A deep voice descended upon the ballroom. At that moment, even the atmosphere stiffened.

"It is a happy day. A week ago we finally win the war with the demon king and all his kind perished. "

I can see all Nobel relaxed as he said all demons are perished. Some were happy, some were sad because their families died in the war.

I turned my gaze toward Sara as her hand began to shake slightly. When my gaze focuses on her eyes I can feel many emotions. Sad, Happy, Anger, guilt and many more but what stood up all of the emotions was deep hatred. I know why she feels like that.

Her mother was also kidnapped and the letter died in that chamber next to Sara.

Suddenly a deep knot formed in my stomach. It's all because of me, I was the one who created this world, because of me her mother died.

'If they found I'm the son of the demon King they will kill me in the blink of an eye. That's why I have to get out of here.'

Taking a deep breath I forced myself to come down. Trying my attention back to the o emperor I listen as he speaks.

"As you know that my wife died in that wrench place I could do nothing to protect her"

As he speaks all the people feel grief toward the emperor.

"I also give up hope of saving my daughter I thought she also died but she come back alive to me."

As he mention Sara wight light suddenly fell on her gathering all the attention around us.

"It's because of two people she came back alive first is Lieutenant Noel a knight of the empire and the second is a boy who is the same age as my daughter he is the one who played a big role in saving her, his Name is KALI"

Know it was my time as all of the people shifted their gaze from Sara to me.

I felt uncomfortable at these eyes as if they trying to just my value. But I kept my face as natural as possible.

"I don't want to delay any further in celebration so let's begin the banquet."

After saying that, the emperor sat down on the throne and looked around at the audience.

And at that moment, the music starts playing. As if trying to relieve the rigid atmosphere, the upbeat tone evokes the atmosphere of the prom, gradually encouraging the excitement of those present.

The flower of a ball is, of course, dance. So, eventually, those who have their partners dance in sync with the music.

The feast of dresses and conquests spinning round and round creates an illusion as if you are in a flower field.

Suddenly Sara took my hand.

"Shall we go too soon?"

"Do I also have to dance?"

"We practice it or did you forget it?"

"No, I did not forget but what if I missed something I don't want to look bad."

"It's fine it didn't affect me at all what are those idot think?"

"Ok, let's dance just like we practice."

I said to her and she closed her eyes.

She closes her eyes as if trying to cut herself off from the world, and when she finally opens them again, she has a determined will.

As if to block all the gazes directed at her, she weaves a shield with firm will to protect her heart.

Therefore, the wavering golden eyes regained their original light and did not shake any more.

"Go. And know one thing."

"What is it?"

"I dance well, so follow me. The moment you behave in the slightest clumsiness, I will stomp on you, so keep that in mind."

"Really but moments ago you said it was fine."

"Relax I'm joking Kali you should know that I would never do something like this."

'Why do I feel she would do something like this.'

"Right sorry, I thought you were not joking and don't worry I am quite confident in moving my body. With all those practices we had."

"It's fine so let's go."

***

Sara's POV

The steps taken and each other's breathing intersect. I see Kali in front of my eyes.

Just like we practice it he dances well now.

At first, when intend Ball room his body was stiff but now it's better.

Originally, I wasn't the type to enjoy dancing actively in front of others, but I changed my mind.  Because now I can dance with Kali.

It's just a small price to pay that is I have to dance in front of idiots of the audience.

As we dance around the hall I turned my head slightly to see the reactions of people.

There are many eyes on us ( me) but I keep my face natural. It's the first thing I learned when I a was kid, if you can keep your face natural then enemies can't know your next move.

It's natural in politics.

So I just keep my indifference at those gazes.

To show them that I am not something to be ignored.

Behaviour has a person's inclination. If I'm intimidated by that kind of gaze, I'll just give them an excuse to bite me.

But I won't allow it. If they are wolves who like to bite others, I am the noble dragon.

Where do wolves come before the dragon?

'If you stick your insignificant teeth at me, I will chew you all up and swallow you all.'

It is not necessarily limited to this place. They will continue to look for gaps in me and touch my vices.

The important thing now is not to be weak. What I need right now is the courage to overcome those gazes directed at me.

Confidence dwells in me, and the moment I draw a complete picture of my dance, I can feel the eyes on me.

And a little bit of admiration dwells in the gaze of disgust and contempt.

I don't know if it's another place, but this is a prom.

The essence of a ball is dance, and now I must be the most beautiful of them all.

There is something I finally realized.

No need to be intimidated. I just need to change the way they, look at me. There is nothing to be afraid of, I just lay out what I have in front of them.

Because the things I've accumulated weren't insignificant by any means.

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