The awards ceremony is strict.
I'm not on the honorable side, but the real thing... is over. The air is different.
As a matter of course, people who weren't there during the rehearsal of course came, and people in great positions, who were related, gathered there, and above all, royalty.
Unlike the splendor of a royal party, it's a rigorous... ritual place.
As a person who had never thought about standing there, I was only nervous, but I felt proud.
That said, I'll just carry the medal if I tell you what I'm going to do... but it's an important role!!
I'm glad I didn't fail.
But I won't lose my temper until the end.
Until the end of the ceremony, I was also familiar with one of the stage devices.
"As a king, I am truly proud to have such an excellent minister like you..."
Your Majesty's words can be spoken from a higher place.
A glorious medal is on the chest of those who have been awarded it.
"You will build the future." And in addition to the king, I hope that the prince, who will be responsible for the next generation, will continue to help me. "
Everyone quietly bowed their heads to the words that were tied.
Of course, me too!!
(But, well, this is the end of the first stage......)
In total, seven people, including Aldar, were awarded this time.
There was a greeting, each with a word and a medal, and with His Majesty's closing remarks, we closed the meeting... and moved on to the get-together.
For me, this awards ceremony is the first stage, and the party is the second stage and the second stage of tension...!
How can this be almost a party even though it is not a party?
Even so, I was able to play a big role!
There were a lot of things I thought about, and I was troubled... but I think I had the opportunity to witness the good days of my loved ones, and this must have been a reward.
"Well, this is the end of the ceremony, and it's the plan to move to a get-together... can I have another word with you?"
(Hmm?)
Wait a minute. Your Majesty told you there's no such thing as a rehearsal?
Unexpectedly, I turned my attention to the maidservant and maidservant of the Emperor who were nearby, but they seemed to be confused.
Of course, there's not a single person who breaks down or gets upset and makes a scene...
It appears that this is arbitrary on the part of His Majesty.
Does the Queen know that there is no sign of movement at all, and the Queen Mother seems to be having fun!?
(What does your Majesty intend to say?)
Looking at the atmosphere, it doesn't sound like a bad story.
But, well, what I can do here is to be quiet, right?
Or should I take a step back?
(... eh?)
If you think about it that way, why is it that everyone is looking at us like that?
It is true that I was to hand over the medal, so I have decided to keep it close to His Majesty.
I understand that it would be natural for their gaze to turn to us, if your Majesty's attention were to be drawn to it... but no, they were watching me from this venue.
"Yulia von Fundid"
Yes, the emperor was looking at me, and I was getting attention.
I was crouching, so I was late to notice, and I don't think people who were crouching in the same way will be so different from me in terms of timing.
But I thought that my head might turn pure white.
"Until now, I have served Princess Primera well and worked hard for the royal family." It has been delayed in rewarding that achievement with distinction. "
His Majesty took my hand and escorted me to Ardal.
Oh, what do you mean?
Ardal is just as surprised by my hand as I am by my confused self.
No, of course not!?
Your Majesty came down from the rostrum and only acted unexpectedly!
For this, the Chancellor held down my temple, and the glabella between my brows was amazing. But it's not my fault!?
"Originally, I would consider a medal... but I don't think it would suit such a strict character as a maid." I also think that your pride is a brooch attested by the head maid. Therefore, I thought about it. "
What are you talking about!?
Wait a minute, I can't catch up.
It's okay, if you play the bonus.
If that's the case, you'll benefit the entire princess palace... right?
... of course I can't sue you.
Yes, it's all right to keep your mouth shut while His Majesty is giving you a speech. Disrespectful, disrespectful.
That's why I told you not to show upset even when I was stunned.
I'm already doing my best!!
I think that's true for others as well.
“I heard that Ardar Saul von Baum and Yulia von Fundid here are applying for an engagement. Therefore, let the king acknowledge and bless the relationship between the two in his name."
(Haa, haaaaaaaaaa!?)
"Those who disagree, file a complaint."
His Majesty looked around, but no one took it for granted.
I wonder if Count Baum is suddenly sucking up to you.
And since the Prime Minister is putting his hand on his temple, he has a headache.
My stomach hurts, too.
What is so sad about the general public... not the aristocrats, but is it a blessing to have the top of the country approve the engagement even though it feels like that?
No, it's much better than being denied, and I'm very happy to be celebrated.
It's just that His Majesty the King is so caught up!!
"In addition, if you want to shorten the engagement period, let's admit it." Aldar Saul von Baum, you are also part of the Guardian Knights, you have been engaged in killing many monsters, you have performed many martial arts, but you have worked hard. "
Aldar is still puzzled!
Well, we weren't allowed to answer directly, so for now we just looked at our faces and then bowed our heads.
"Therefore, it will be officially announced later...... Aldar Saul von Baum, I would like to present the title as a celebration of the engagement between the two of us."
I was unexpectedly confused by the words.
Titles? Did you say titles?
Yeah? I'm going to have the king approve of my engagement in this situation, and I'm going to declare myself a champion, and I'm going to say no to all of this!
What the hell is going on here?
"Just in time (...) some of the titles have returned to the royal hands." I won't hold back. "
Having said that, the smile of His Majesty the King was really similar to that of His Highness the Brother, who laughed bitterly behind him... I didn't care if you two were brothers.