Chapter 61
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 61
Chapter Title: Queen's Inauguration Ceremony (1)
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Returning to the Leyden family estate with Gillion and Viola, Roin was suddenly hit with a barrage of questions from Lucas.
Roin!
His already ugly face twisted into a scowl, turning his expression automatically fierce.
I heard the story! The Duke spoke to you first!
He was talking about Kern Tayla.
Roin gave a wry smile.
My ears are gonna fall off.
But that wasnt all.
He also wished Lucas wouldnt spit quite so much while talking.
Still, he couldnt exactly tell Lucas to back off.
Roin swallowed a sigh and barely managed to open his mouth.
Yes. Thats what happened.
You didnt do anything rude to the Duke, right?
Nothing like that. Right, Gillion?
Roin turned the arrow of the conversation toward Gillion.
Gillion actively backed him up.
Thats exactly what happened, Baron. In fact, the Duke even said he had high expectations for the Young Master moving forward.
Oh! Is that so?
Lucass eyes sparkled.
He had already heard that Roin achieved unparalleled results at the Loud Swordsmanship Academy.
Grabbing Roin with both hands, he hoisted him up into the air.
Thats my boy! Im so proud! Haha!
Uh, yeah.
Roins reaction was utterly flat.
Finally escaping dad hell(?), Roin stepped into the first-floor parlor and was greeted by a heartwarming sight.
Elien and the eldest daughter, Seira Leyden.
The two were sitting side by side, sipping tea.
The moment she spotted Roin, Eliens face lit up.
Oh my, Roins back.
Im home, Mother.
You must be tired. No injuries anywhere?
No. Nothing happened this time either.
It was a complete pack of lies.
The training had been riddled with problems.
The biggest was nearly getting assassinated in Screaming Valley.
But Roin had decided to keep it under wraps.
Telling them would just worry everyone.
And I dont want to drag up something thats already resolved.
He had no desire to reopen a closed case.
Plus, talking about the assassination would only strain relations between the Leyden and Whisli families.
If it turned into a feud between houses, things would get messy.
Roin hated complications.
And given Lucas Leydens personality, hed fly into a rage and march straight to the Whisli family.
That would put Remina in a tough spot too.
For these reasons, Roin chose to stay quiet.
The instructors had promised to keep it secret anyway.
As long as they all kept their mouths shut, it wouldnt leak out.
Elien aside.
Its been a while, Sister.
It really had been ages since hed seen Seira.
True to her status as Eliens eldest daughter, she still possessed stunning beauty.
Every time Roin saw her, he wanted to ask the same question.
What products did she use?
But he never found the right moment.
Are you staying home for a while?
At Roins question, Seira shook her head.
No. Ill head out by tonight. I came to greet Father and Mother after so long. And since I heard you were coming, I stuck around the house instead of going elsewhere.
Shed gotten to see her little brothers face as planned.
Worth the wait.
Where are you deploying to this time?
Endla.
Roin tilted his head slightly at her answer.
Endla was the city hed been in just three days ago.
Watching his reaction, Seira gave a faint smile.
Lady Vernikas inauguration ceremony is coming up there soon.
The ceremony being scheduled meant...
So that girls finally becoming queen.
Before Roins reincarnation, Vernika had been just a two-year-old girl.
Even now, she wasnt much younger than him.
And now that girl was about to hold her queens inauguration.
Her father and predecessor, Parvo Wilden, had been assassinated by someone.
The worst incident: a king slain by mysterious assassins.
After that, Parvos brother Ailes had acted as regent, and now he was handing full royal authority to Vernika Wilden.
Parvo never craved power in the first place.
Roin knew both Parvo Wilden and Ailes Wilden.
Not as close as with Dian, but theyd exchanged greetings and inquired after each others well-being.
So Parvos sudden assassination had left Roin regretting it deeply.
Lost in old memories for a moment.
Seira continued.
Our Swordran Knight Order is attending the inauguration too. So well be staying in Endla for a bit.
I see.
Father mentioned earlier that our familys going too.
Roins eyebrow twitched faintly.
Were attending the ceremony?
This time, Elien, sitting beside her, responded.
Yes. Almost every noble will be there. We cant sit it out.
...
Fair enough.
However,
Such a hassle.
Hed just escaped Endla.
Now they were heading back, so Roin had every right to be annoyed.
If only Lucas and Elien went alone, itd be perfect.
Father said hes bringing you and Viola too.
Seiras words shattered all his hopes.
The higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment.
Roin recalled the saying after a long time.
After a cozy family dinner.
Seira hurriedly prepared to leave.
Grabbing her exclusive sword issued only to Swordran knights and her personal belongings.
She soon tied her long hair back tightly.
Ill be off, Father, Mother.
Take care.
Stay safe always.
Yes, dont worry too much.
Even in the elite Swordran order, she took on plenty of dangerous missions.
So Lucas and Elien always fretted over Seira.
Mounting her horse.
In the distance, knights she presumed were her group had gathered.
Roins eyes narrowed reflexively.
Swordran recruited only the top talents among senior knights, renowned for their supreme skill.
Its vice-captain was Nix Tayla, second son of the Tayla family.
Seira paid her respects to Nix.
At the same time, Nixs aide immediately reported.
Seira Leyden and three others. All joined up.
Everyones assembled without issue?
Yes.
Good. Lets get moving then.
At Nixs command, the knights sprang into action.
Even on the march, they maintained perfect formation.
Knights had to keep rows, columns, and angles precise no matter where they went.
Swordran always drilled this.
Of course, Roin let such talk go in one ear and out the other.
Rows, columns, angles? Whatever.
They didnt put food on the table.
In battle, Roin thought such formalities were pointless.
Watching the departing Swordran knights, Roin shook his head.
I should steer clear of that order.
So he thought.
When suddenly Lucas called out to him.
Son.
...Yes, Father.
Roin sensed ominous vibes instantly.
Once you pass the mid knight exam, make joining Swordran after your sister your top priority.
...
Unfortunately, his unease was spot on.
Ten days before departing for Endla again.
Rumors swirled across the entire Delont Kingdom ahead of the new queens inauguration.
Of course, the ones Roin heard were baseless nonsense.
But people loved gossiping about someone.
Iroa, chattering away in front of him, was no exception.
Lord Roin, did you hear about Jiamil and Helba? Turns out theyre lovers!
Jiamil and Helba.
Both were famous bards known to the public.
Wherever they went, they drew massive crowdssuperstars.
News of the two stars dating rivaled the inauguration in interest.
Some even spun conspiracy theories: the palace leaked it to drown out bad inauguration rumors.
Roin believed neither, of course.
Not until he saw it with his own eyes.
I was so shocked. Sure, they suit each other, but Ive chased Helba for years. Now this rumor hits, and my fragile heart... what am I supposed to do?
What do you mean, what? Just focus on your own stuff.
Roin said, picking his ear with his pinky.
Exactly.
Youre hopeless at counseling, Lord Roin.
I never offered to counsel you. You just barged in and rambled nonstop.
Whether famous bards dated or not.
Roin couldnt care less.
He had one interest.
You made new body lotion, right?
Lately, his skin seemed to have changed; it reacted badly to his usual lotion.
Sometimes red spots pop up after applying it.
Unsure, Roin had once scheduled a full checkup at Rodris Beauty Lab.
The skin tissue test showed.
No allergy or anything like that.
Then why?
You lived in the dorms so long, Lord Roin? Coming back home, your skins just adjusting to the new environment.
Roin crossed his arms, deep in thought.
Hmm... Really?
Yes. It happens to some people. Anyway, no allergy, so dont worry.
Instead, Iroa handed over new body lotion.
This should fix it.
Sure?
Yes.
Okay, got it.
Pocketing plenty, Roin waved her off.
Business done. Off you go.
Huh? Already?
Yeah. Youd just yap about those bards again.
Iroas face puffed up in a pout.