The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent (WN)

Behind the Scenes 14 Practice

A few days after each nobleman was informed that the [Virgin] 's revelation would be held.

In the small hall of Count Valdek's mansion in the king's capital, Johann was alone, taking the steps of the dance.

Unlike when I was once learning about instructors, no one could give me music or instruction, but my body seemed to remember.

Though simple, Johann is horrified that he can move for the first time in a long time.

I danced repeatedly, several well-separated times, and heard my hands pounding.

When I stopped and looked at the entrance to the room, a man who looked very similar to Johann was applauding with a smile on his face.

This is Laurent, Johann's five-up brother.

"That's unusual, I can't believe you're dancing"

"Yeah, well... It's rare to be here at this hour, my brother."

"What, I heard you were practicing, and I came to see how you were doing"

Laurent acts as the right arm of his father, who is now the master.

It's still bright out there and it's early time for Laurent to be home, who's been busy for a long time.

Rare, did you free up time?

When Johann sent an astonishing glance at Laurent, who is at home at this hour, Laurent told Johann why it wasn't even a reason.

That deepens the wrinkles between Johann's brows.

The Valdek family, Johan's home, is at the top of a number of counts, and their voice within the royal palace is quite strong.

For this reason, Laurent, who was a man of honor, has been imposed a tougher education than Johan.

Fortunately, Laurent excelled and grew up fine as a successor, as expected around him.

Like Johann, Laurent has a sweet face and a soft waist, which at first glance looks like a well-deserved, gentle person.

But those who knew Laurent well knew that was not all.

My brother, Johann, of course, knows very well that Laurent has what he deserves for the next term.

There's no way a man like that, no matter how rare, would show his face just to see his brother practicing dance.

I guess there's something else I can do for you.

That's what I thought, and Johan waited for Laurent's next word.

"Is that how you're practicing going to be at the next ball?

"I intend to."

"After all, because [the Virgin] is coming out?

"For once, because I'm a subordinate"

To the word [Virgin], Johann thought, do you want to hear about Sai?

Since the announcement that the revelation was to be opened, it was about the [Virgin] that is now the most talked about among the nobles.

Few go anywhere but the royal palace and the institute. Not so many have the sai and facade.

Laboratories, second and third knighthood humans, and then a very small number of civilians.

From there, there are quite few people who go out to night clubs, etc.

For this reason, many people gather around her and the knowledgeable to listen to the [Virgin] at night clubs and other social places.

Johann himself never goes out on such occasions, but Laurent often shows his face.

Laurent and Sai are faceless, but Laurent's brother, Johann, is the director of the Institute of Medicinal Plants.

It's not surprising that there are those who surround them that Laurent can also hear about the [Virgin].

So Johann thought that Laurent might want to hear about Sai for the sake of topic provision.

But the idea quickly turns into doubt.

I was wondering if I would take the time for that.

"You've been eyeing me for a long time."

"Somewhat...... She's in a bit of a special position."

"Right. Dance invitations are coming to the ball one after another."

To his brother's words, Johan smiles bitterly.

What Laurent said.

Exactly that's why Johann, who hasn't been on the social scene in the last few years, is about to go to the next ball.

Though no revelations have been made, Sei is a known presence among some nobles in relation to going on a demonic crusade.

Because the roots are serious, they also seem to be sincerely committed to crusading, and have a very good reputation from the lords on the move.

In stories heard from somewhere, even though Johann told him to weigh himself, Sei seems to be making some sort of mess on his journey.

It also applauded his reputation.

While some find value in the status of [Virgin] alone, others smell things from the stories of the Lords that are likely to be in their own interest.

For this reason, it was expected that many people would try to connect with each other at a ball where Sai would officially appear in a social setting.

Even now, I'm surrounded just because I know Sei.

It's not hard to imagine.

The first means for those who want to connect those edges will be to speak up to Sei.

That's not good yet.

The problem is, dance.

Some of the lectures Sei is taking at the Royal Palace include dancing, so there's no problem with dancing.

However, it is important to note that some of the manners about dancing contain a few things that can be problematic.

For example, there are things such as heterosexuality, which dances the most often, being seen as the fate of a married person.

Take this manners backwards and talk about being in love with the person you want, and there are those who force you to marry.

For this reason, no one usually dances more than two songs with the same opponent, unless they are also spouses or fiancées.

Simply because of Sai's status and reputation, it is likely that there will be people who take this manners backwards.

Perhaps the royal palace also foresees that, and instructions will be given again before the ball to refrain from such acts.

As a result, it seems unlikely, but still not necessarily.

Due to Sei's character, he wouldn't be able to say no if he was invited to the dance.

Sometimes he's lectured on manners, and if he was gently invited, he might be able to turn down the second song.

However, anxiety remains as to whether the second song can be successfully avoided when it is about to be danced forcefully.

Sai is a good adult too.

Maybe it's not that much for me to worry about.

Besides, Sei and Alberto are quite famous for getting along.

Now even if someone showed up who danced more than two songs, I don't think Alberto's advantage could be overshadowed.

But they're not engaged.

Not only was there no one to bet on his wishes, but he knew without thinking that it would be troublesome if it happened again.

And Johann couldn't help but put measures in place, if anxiety were to prevail.

It's better not to have any trouble.

The measure put in place by Johann was to restrict the person dancing with Sai.

If you dance with yourself and Alberto, and another person or so, you can say you're tired after all and refuse to dance.

If only I had danced a few times, I wouldn't have to be able to say no to Sei, or myself or Alberto would be able to say no instead.

With that in mind, Johan decided to go to the ball for the first time in a long time.

You understand Johan's thoughts like that, Laurent thought a little with his hands on his chin, then deepened his grin and opened his mouth.

"Oh well, is Johan going to dance with [the Virgin]"

"I'm going to. You should start by dancing with someone you're used to."

"Right. Keep it up, are you gonna dance with two or three songs?

"What?"

Unable to understand what was said for a moment, Johan returned a response from the nobles.

Not touching on that, Laurent goes on to talk.

"We have a conversation about who [the Virgin] is married to."

"Are you married to someone?

"Ah. There's a move to hold a candidate in the other house. Our most prominent candidate is Johan."

So far, Johann came to think that the purpose for which Laurent went out was to talk about Sai's wedding partner.

Johann was trapped about the ball at hand, but there seemed to be a simultaneous conversation around about Dayuan's wedding partner.

I can understand what Laurent is saying.

Of all the Valdek gates, including the division of houses, Johann is the closest to Sai.

We're not bad friends.

It's not strange that Johann should be the most prominent candidate around.

"What are you going to do, stand up for a candidate?

"That, of course, would be decided to submit the body books and portraits to the Royal Palace. In your case, you may not need a portrait."

I knew it, but if Johann asks with a shudder, he'll get the answer he expected.

It's called an aristocratic pageant.

Speaking of unusual things, it would be about that the submitting destination is not the other's house, but the royal palace.

I had a slight headache and Johan held my forehead with his right hand.

"Rejected. Say no to candidate stories."

"My bifurcated muscles are loud. I've been told by other people."

"Still."

"I'm trying to make things easier for you, but I can't."

"Uh, I'm sorry about that..."

"I think you can give it back to my brother for a little while."

"That's not what I'm talking about. And in the case of the Chamber of Commerce, I think the money was profitable anyway."

To Laurent's words, as Johann glanced half-eyed, Laurent laughed and glanced at his shoulder.

Indeed, Johann had the consciousness to take care of Laurent as well, including his predominant father, about selling Sei's cosmetics.

I also know that I was so distressed by the response, especially just before launching the new Chamber of Commerce of Sai, that the nobles of the other houses also came out.

Still, it is certain that the Valdek family had received some benefit, whether tangible or intangible, by brokering cosmetics into the Chamber of Commerce.

Therefore, I am not thankful enough to make a match with this pageant.

Most importantly, that's what Laurent understands, and the Chamber's stories were Laurent's jokes.

"Besides, do you want to be hostile to the Hawks?

"I don't want to."

"Then give it up. I'm sorry to interrupt my friend's relationship."

"Right. I thought it was a good story."

Johann understood perfectly well that no matter how powerful the candidate was, he was only talking about it within the faction.

Anyway, the real best candidate is my best friend.

If Johann stood as a candidate, Alberto would not be angry.

Though I think so, Laurent pulled back lightly if he gave up the name of Alberto's house to make Laurent give up.

Laurent, like Johann, has long been cordial with his Hawk brothers.

As for Alberto and Sai, it was also in Laurent's ear.

So, as for Laurent, it was to the extent that I would just say it.

If Johann takes it, it feels like one less hassle.

Johann was screaming "not good" on the inside, but in the end he just kept Laurent staring at Giroli.

Laurent flushes that gaze with a wind that blows where.

And when I slapped one of Johan's shoulders, I walked away from the spot.

Johann dropped off such a brother's hindsight, and when he sighed one out, he went back to practicing dance again.