The Greatest Man in the World Hides His Power

28 – Friction – 1

The meeting with Count Estal Pierre did not last long. After all, as the owner, he was welcoming guests, and guests were constantly coming in.

So he entrusted our guidance to someone else.

“Roberto. Let me guide you both.”

“Yes, Count.”

A middle-aged man named Roberto guided us. Is he something like the count’s butler? Wearing a suit similar to the suit I was wearing, he looked pretty strong for a simple butler.

“As expected, it’s like a famous count. Each servant looks pretty strong.”

“Is that so? I’m not sure…”

This is something only a master like me can understand, so it’s only natural that Lucy doesn’t notice.

I deliberately raised my voice so that Roberto, who was walking ahead, could hear me.

“But don’t worry. I’ll protect you no matter what happens.”

“Oh my gosh… Whooping. It’s really reassuring.”

Okay then. You should be strong I smiled satisfactorily at Lucy’s answer, and glanced at Roberto who was walking ahead.

“But for that to happen, the lady and my room must be close. What if the rooms are in different locations?”

“Oh. I didn’t think of that. Hey, Mr. Roberto.”

“Yes. Please tell me.”

“Is my room and Cheonyoung’s room separate?”

“That’s right. The rooms used by nobles and servants are originally separate.”

“That… How do I do it?”

“I can’t help it. I’ll stay in the lady’s room.”

“Well, if that happens then…”

It is easy to gossip about the fact that servants of different genders often come and go in a woman’s room full of marriage.

If it was Elan, it would be solved if I escorted her to her room, but she wasn’t like that this time, so there was nothing strange about her being embarrassed.

“I won’t go into the room. I intend to stay outside.”

I don’t mind starving for a week or even not sleeping for a month.

Even if the year-end party is held big, it seems like it will be over within 3-4 days, so until then, that’s okay.

“That… Wouldn’t it be too hard for Chunyoung?”

“It’s for the lady, can’t you do this much! hahahaha!!”

Come on. Did you hear now?

You’d better not mess around and give up the idea of touching Lucy alone.

I laughed out loud on purpose, as if to inform Roberto, who was walking ahead.

“So you’re saying that Cheonyoung-nim doesn’t need a separate room?”

“Yes.”

“…Okay. I’ll report back to you.”

There was no further talk. Roberto guided us to the front of the room and bowed in greeting.

As usual, you should guide Lucy here and lead me to the room assigned to me, but I said I wouldn’t go into another room, so what can he do if he stays?

After he left, I peeked open the door.

“It’s not a very nice room.”

It was not a room suitable for aristocrats. Once narrow. Fortunately, there are magic toilets and showers inside. Of course, it doesn’t look much better than being in Starin’s estate, but it can’t be helped.

“The customer service is poor.”

Anyway, trying to put a nobleman in a room like this? This is kind of surprising

Just as I was thinking about protesting, Lucy grabbed me and shook his head.

“It’s okay. I’ve stayed in worse rooms than this one. And this time, there are a lot of guests, right? It’s only natural to rate the guests.”

He has a very broad understanding. There are no angels

I looked at her bright smile, her silver hair, and nodded her head.

Anyway, Lucy is fine with using this room, but I don’t know what to say.

“Anyway, would you be all right? Staying outside…”

“It’s fine. The other rooms seem to be doing similar things.”

I saw it on the way. The fact that there were people who were supposed to be escorts standing in front of some nobles’ rooms. Then there’s nothing strange about it, so it’s fine.

“But they take turns…”

“hahahaha. If it’s really hard, I’ll tell the lady and take a break.”

“If you go that far… I’d like to ask.”

“Yes. Then, rest in peace, lady.”

After saying hello to her, I walked out of the room. Standing in front of the door, I leaned against the wall and raised my sword. I played the song I had recorded the other day and quietly listened to it with my eyes closed. The majestic music is quite nice to hear.

“I wondered where I could hear the chant… It was the sound coming from that sword.”

“Was it disturbing?”

“No. I am also a servant of the Goddess. Long live Reed.”

“This is Chunyoung.”

It must be a bodyguard protecting the nobleman in the next room. Her shoulders are wide open and her muscles are strong, so she seems to have some skills.

“Whew. By the way, who did you bring?”

“I brought the deputy lord, Lucy Stein.”

“It’s a star estate… You’re a star baron. Ha. Still, you’re giving this much room to a representative of a baron family who owns a estate. This is true.”

We would say yes, but it seems that there were no dissatisfied people among the other nobles.

Well, if you give me a room of this level, it would only make the nobles with high noses feel bad.

“The Count seems to be in trouble. Normally, he would assign me a better room…”

“It is said that this year-end party is going to be held as big as ever. It seems that other high-ranking nobles are also coming. Then, the lack of rooms is unavoidable.”

“Ha. I guess so. So? Does your lady accept that?”

“This is what the lady said…”

“… That would be nice. As soon as my lady saw the room, he got all angry and said he was going to die.”

I heard that the lower person’s fortune is determined by the upper person’s personality. Mr. Ridman shrugged his shoulders, his face completely downcast.

“This can’t go on like this. Would you like to have a drink with me after you finish your shift? The people below should make a connection in this way.”

“hahahahaha. Thank you for your words, but I have to protect the young lady.”

“There will still be shift hours.”

“No. I am the only escort.”

“…You must be having a hard time too.”

A sad gaze is conveyed. Just then, a sharp cry was heard from within the room where he had been standing earlier. Hearing that, Mr. Ridman went inside with a gloomy expression, and the scream-like grunt began again.

From my point of view, it seems to be more difficult for you.

After being assigned a room, nothing special happened.

There was a night party for the eve, but at that time Lucy did not attend because it was a party that only wanted people to attend.

I heard from Cecil that Lucy always listens at parties like this.

She’s especially like that at places where her ladies gather, so it’s better for her not to participate either.

“Cheonyeong. Wait a minute…”

“Yes.”

While I was meditating with my back against her wall, I woke up to her call. Her complexion was quite white, perhaps because she was very nervous.

“Are you okay for a walk?”

“I see.”

I took her and left her building. The facilities inside are not so good, but the garden is quite well made. While walking there and getting some fresh air, Lucy let out a small sigh.

“I think I didn’t even eat dinner properly because I was so nervous. Is Cheonyoung okay?”

There was nothing to be nervous about. So, I ate all the food for dinner.

“I thought it was poisonous, but it wasn’t.”

“Ah. That…”

“I ate all the dishes the lady ate. Don’t worry, they are all fine.”

Relief bloomed on her slender face. It seems that the tension is quite high.

“You don’t have to be too nervous. What are you worried about when I’m here?”

“But… I’m afraid I’ll catch Chun-young’s ankle.”

“You don’t have to worry about that.”

Tomorrow will cause friction with Eshtal in earnest. It’s time for the year-end party. Giving gifts would be a start.

Ah. It is expected. What will he look like when he receives our gift?

“Are you all right?”

“I will.”

Because even if it’s not okay, I’m thinking of making it okay.

Maybe it was because he went around the garden and relaxed a bit? Lucy returned to her room and immediately fell asleep. After confirming that she was soundly asleep, I continued to meditate with a feeling of relief.

So far, there is no special movement.

If they don’t attack today, they’re going to attack at least tomorrow…

How will Count Esthal attack us…?

The next day. All the invited nobles moved to the party.

From today, the year-end party begins in earnest.

Of course, a party would be nothing more than a gathering, chatting, dancing, and flattering Count Estal, the host of the party, but it was undeniable that it was a big event.

“Count Estal is entering!”

It was when I entered the party and was waiting. The Baron of Lordaeron is seen in the corner with his wife. It’s my first time at a party like this, so it looks awkward. Lucy was also aware of that and tried to approach them, but he stopped, perhaps because of the appearance of Eshtal.

“It’s starting soon.”

After he climbs onto the podium and finishes his year-end speech, people approach him one by one to greet him. Seeing that everyone is holding presents, I can give them now.

“Are you ready?”

“Yes.”

Until yesterday, I was anxious and didn’t know what to do. She nodded her head and slightly clenched her fist. She looked at the box in her hand, took a deep breath, and walked away.

“A gift from Baron Stein to Count Esthal.”

“Oh. Yes? But… Aside from presents, I have a question.”

Huh? Why? You haven’t seen a gift, so what are you curious about?

I looked at him with a smile, and the gaze that was on Lucy landed on me.

“I heard that you escort Miss Lucy alone. Without a shift. I guess it’s a bit difficult as an escort. Besides, you seem to be lacking in skill.”

“No, Chun Young-eun…”

“Uh huh. Stay still. That’s why. I’d like to have a decent escort attached to me. But since I can’t afford to ignore an escort right now… Why don’t you try a simple match with my subordinates to spice up the party?”

Aha. It’s bothering me because I’m still holding on, right?

Yes.

The desired sea.