I Grabbed the Tyrant’s Heart - Chapter 130

“I’ll get around the atmosphere of the party and come back.”

At that moment, Aurin’s partner also saw Ethyl approaching, so I quietly retreated. Ethyl, who was looking at Aurin, saw Aurin’s partner and his face hardened.

Aurin must have noticed Ethyl too and she greeted her partner with a smile. An interesting scene was obscured by a few people greeting me.

I quickly got tired of the curious looks, occasional hostility, and gossip. As for social activities, my parents and Gael are working hard, so I can skip it for a while.

I quietly wandered around looking for a place where I could not be seen and was able to find a thick curtain.

Let’s hide behind there.

But there was someone like me too.

“Yahoo.”

The man with his neatly combed hair slightly tilted the champagne glass in his hand towards me.

“… Weathering?”

“What is with that questioning face? Have I changed much?”

For a moment, I forgot that time had passed as I saw Weathering look unchanged since the last time I saw him. There was only a very slight trace of time.

“No, I’m glad you’re the same.”

“It’s a new glass. Would you like a drink?”

“Thank you.”

“Whenever I come to a party, I’m always tired.”

“I know. We haven’t even started yet.”

Like we had seen each other again in months, Weathering spoke to me in a normal way and was able to answer calmly as if nothing had happened.

“So when are you going to start studying again?”

“I don’t know.”

My thirst for knowledge was no longer as strong once my purpose had been resolved.

“If you have nothing to do, come to the lab.”

Of course, it was still an interesting field, so I nodded.

“If I’m bored. Oh, won’t the teaching assistant feel uncomfortable if I came?”

“There isn’t one.”

My hand that was tipping the glass paused for a moment.

Weathering was a man born for research, and administrative work and chores were extremely tiresome for him. So for that person to do everything himself?

“I told you before. I don’t let anyone into the lab.”

I felt strange because it seemed like the chair in the lab was meant only for me. While today I came to meet a lover who makes me question whether there is a place for me.

“His Majesty the Emperor, enters!”

“Shall we go out too?”

Weathering didn’t seem to notice my agitation, so he held out his hand. Although I hesitated, I took it and walked out of the curtain.

The person I had wanted to see all along was walking towards the throne. Wearing a black suit, he was so confident and beautiful that he stole everyone’s attention.

The ball began with a short opening speech, and the first stage was for the debuting ladies.

“Your younger sister is debuting this time?”

“Yes. Isn’t she pretty?”

Unlike other women dancing with partners her age, Gael dancing with Father stood out.

It was much brighter than three years ago. I am relieved that the time I was away did not just cause pain to my family.

My parents must have been worried about me, but they must have paid even more attention to Gael because she was alone.

When one song ended, the debutantes left the spot and various people filled the floor. One of them was someone I knew well.

“When will Marquis Xuen get married? She’ll probably do it this year, right?”

“I guess so, right? If she was going to, I hope she does it quickly. If possible, with a man other than Lord Bonnard.”

“I know. If possible, Lady Hardland, too.”

The woman who made eye contact with me smiled awkwardly and walked away.

Across from me was Ethyl, looking at Aurin and her partner with burning eyes. I can’t help it, Ethyl. Who told you to make Aurin suffer when you were young?

As I was laughing, the inside of my mouth suddenly felt bitter.

Was Tess doing this because I put him through a hard time too?

Using the crowd of people as a shield, I glanced at the place where the throne was. I felt like grabbing him by the collar.

Louise Hitty was acting around Tess, but Tess wasn’t even looking at her face. This was of some comfort.

Even so, the place next to Tess is mine…….

I felt a strong thirst and wanted to drink the wine or champagne around me, but all I could do was take a deep breath.

“Shall we dance one song?”

Weathering held out his white-gloved hand.

Could it be that Weathering is becoming dangerous? No, that can’t be true.

“Sure.”

My worries were short-lived and I immediately took his hand in protecting my pride.

“But Weathering, do you know how to dance?”

“I think you’ve asked that before.”

“Ah, you said you know how to dance, right?”

Responding to the teasing, Weathering gently pulled me towards him.

“Weathering, I don’t like being the center of attention, is that okay? In a way, I’m a celebrity now.”

“Do you think I don’t stand out more than Euel?”

“Is that so?”

“Yes, I have the title of Senior Wizard. Has it been almost three years?”

“For real?

Senior wizards are positioned just below the Archmage, and up to five people can receive this title.

“Wait a minute, how many senior wizards are there now?”

“Three.”

Senior wizard. Even if high-ranking nobles are not interested in wizards, this is a different case. Because high-level wizards are connected to power.

In particular, if the wizard is of noble origin, attention will be drawn even more.

“I may be the youngest, but I’m probably the most skilled. Do you know how much the Archmage who wanted to scout me liked me?”

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