Chapter 107
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Chapter 107
[Translator – Kie]
[Proofreader – Kawaii]
Chapter 107: The Celebration (1)
***
“Honey, the guests are here.”
Countess Haksen said, looking out the window. At her words, the other family members also gathered around the window.
Carriages carrying the guests were slowly entering Spring Castle.
The expressions of the family watching them were quite dark.
“Will we be able to do it well today?”
“That’s an obvious thing to say. You know too well how hard we prepared for this.”
Count Haksen comforted his wife. But his voice was shaking just as much.
The Haksen family had never hosted or attended such a large banquet before.
And now they were supposed to be the hosts of the banquet and welcome the guests?
It was a situation that could only be burdensome as more time passed.
“But Hoooww...”
“Hubby, don’t worry. I’ll help you.”
Abel was also nervous. Olivia, who was more familiar with such things, encouraged Abel.
“My heart is pounding.”
Even Louise, who was always gentle, had a hardened expression today.
Then, suddenly, Louise found Damien sitting with a relaxed, almost languid face.
“Damien, you don’t seem nervous?”
“Is there any need to be nervous? I’m just going to look at people’s faces.”
Damien said nonchalantly.
“The reputation of our family depends on the opinions of those guests.”
“If that’s the case, you don’t have to worry.”
“Oh? Why is that?”
“If there are any who speak ill of our family, I will personally straighten them out on the spot.”
“Ahaha, you’re joking.”
Louise laughed out loud and waved her hand.
But she stopped laughing when she saw the seriousness in Damien’s eyes.
“...Are you serious?”
“Of course. So please don’t worry and enjoy yourself, sister.”
Louise looked at Damien with a dumbfounded expression. Then she burst out laughing.
“Alright, I’ll trust my little brother.”
***
The nobles of the West gathered in the Gargari Plain.
Some came in their own carriages, while others who had close relationships rode together in the same carriage.
“Finally, the day has come. I can’t wait to see how pathetic Viscount Haksen will look.”
“Isn’t that obvious? Viscount Haksen’s abilities are nothing to talk about.”
These men belonged to a group called the “Highlanders.”
The Highlanders was a social club for nobles of the West who were known for their culture and knowledge.
Even though the Haksen family had become a count family, they still called them a Viscount.
It was their way of showing that they would never recognize the Haksen family as a Count family.
“But why did they ask us to come to the Gargari Plain instead of the Haksen territory?”
“That’s right. I thought they would hold the celebration there.”
“What is there in the Gargari Plain that they would hold the celebration here?”
The nobles were all puzzled. One of them pondered for a moment and muttered.
“Surely... No, it can’t be.”
“Hmm? Sir Southoden, do you know something?”
“I heard that there is a castle built by the royal family near the Gargari Plain... No, it can’t be.”
While the members of the Highlanders were chatting, the carriage crossed the Gargari Plain.
The nobles who looked out over the plain could not help but admire it.
“I’ve heard a lot about it, but I didn’t know it would be this big.”
“A river flows through the middle of the plain. We won’t have to worry about irrigation.”
“I hear the land is so fertile here. They say it’s a bumper harvest no matter what you plant.”
Looking at the Gargari Plain, the members of the Highlanders could not help but feel envious.
This was the land known for having the best agriculture in the West.
Everyone was drooling, but it was a place that they could not even dream of coveting because it was the land of the royal family.
They had no idea that the Haksen family would get all of this land.
“Viscount Haksen has received such a good land that it is beyond his means.”
“That’s what I’m saying.”
The members tried to hide their envy and were busy ridiculing them on the outside.
They thought that today would be the day they would no longer have to envy the Haksen family.
However, when they arrived at Spring Castle, the nobles had no choice but to change their minds.
“Oh my... This is such a beautiful castle.”
“Are you saying that they are holding the celebration here?”
The nobles could not help but exclaim in admiration.
The Gargari Plain was located in a remote area even in the West.
Therefore, most of the nobles had never seen Spring Castle before.
“Is there a plan?”
“I don’t have a plan, but... I heard something beforehand.”
At that, the nobles gathered around. They pricked up their ears and waited for the next words.
“I heard that His Excellency is attending this banquet.”
“His Excellency?”
“Who is he?”
“It’s Viscount Topikan.”
The moment the name was mentioned, the nobles’ faces lit up instantly.
Viscount Topikan.
He was the head of the Topikan family, which had exercised great influence in the West for generations.
Although the Topikan family was a viscount family, they owned a vast territory. With such a large fortune and even vassals, it was a public fact that they were a family with more influence than their status suggested.
“Viscount Topikan is determined not to leave the Haksen family alone.”
Despite possessing such a powerful force, the Topikan family was not called a great noble.
This was because of the Copperhead family.
The Copperhead family had been standing firm, so the Topikan family had not been able to obtain the status of a great noble, let alone the title of count.
Then, a great upheaval occurred in the Copperhead family, and their power was greatly weakened.
It was an opportunity that Viscount Topikan could not miss. He was planning to seize this opportunity to suppress the Copperhead family and become a great noble.
At that moment, the Haksen family suddenly rose to the rank of count.
This was a situation that Viscount Topikan could not help but be angry about.
“Once His Excellency arrives, the Haksen family will no longer be able to afford to be calm anymore!”
Just then.
Suddenly, a loud noise began to spread through the banquet hall.
The Highlanders turned their gazes towards the source of the sound. Soon, the expressions of all the members brightened.
A man was walking into the banquet hall with several nobles in tow.
Deeply furrowed brows.
Eyes that were torn open. A tightly shut mouth. Half-shaved head.
It was Viscount Topikan, known as the eternal second-in-command of the West.
“Where is Viscount Haksen?”
Viscount Topikan, who had entered the banquet hall, raised his voice and spoke. At that, Count Haksen walked over from a distance.
“Viscount Topikan, welcome.”
Viscount Topikan twisted the corner of his mouth at Count Haksen’s words.
“You have the audacity to establish yourself in my territory.”
“What do you mean?”
“Don’t pretend you don’t know when you do. It’s annoying.”
At Viscount Topikan’s arrogant attitude, the nobles of the Highlanders cheered inwardly.
The sight of him cornering Count Haksen was exactly what they had been hoping for.
“I didn’t come here to enjoy the banquet. I came here to warn these bastards.”
Viscount Topikan shouted, looking around at the nobles in the banquet hall.
“You’d better think carefully. Who you’ll side with, me or Viscount Haksen!”
***
Abel could not help but be angry at Viscount Topikan’s attitude.
He had come all the way here to ruin the atmosphere, and what he was saying was just...
He didn’t like the way he kept calling his father “Viscount Haksen” either.
It sounded like he didn’t like the fact that the Haksen family had become a count family.
However, Abel decided to suppress his anger for now. He had to control his anger right now.
“Brother! You shouldn’t send an invitation to him! Viscount Topikan is very influential in the West...”
But Abel soon realized that Damien was wearing a very calm expression.
“Brother?”
“Why?”
“Aren’t you angry?”
“You’re asking the obvious. I want to smash that bastard’s face right now and then destroy the Topikan family.”
His face was very peaceful, but his words were murderous.
“B-but why are you just sitting here...”
“There’s no need for me to come out. It’s almost time for him to arrive.”
“Yes?”
Just then, Abel asked back. Viscount Topikan raised his voice again.
“I don’t make empty threats! Engrave this in your mind! I will not hesitate to go to war with the Haksen family...”
“Count Haksen! Sorry, I’m late!”
Just then, someone interrupted Viscount Topikan and approached Count Haksen, shaking both his hands.
“This is the first time I’ve seen you in person! Congratulations on being promoted to count!”
Viscount Topikan frowned. He grabbed the man’s shoulder and shouted.
“Can’t you see I’m talking here!”
Viscount Topikan pulled the man’s shoulder hard. And the moment he saw the man’s face, Viscount Topikan froze on the spot.
“H-h-h-h-h-h-h!”
He couldn’t speak for a moment. Viscount Topikan swallowed his dry saliva before he could finally speak properly.
“Your Grace!”
***
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Chapter 107
[Translator – Kie]
[Proofreader – Kawaii]
Chapter 107: The Celebration (1)
***
“Honey, the guests are here.”
Countess Haksen said, looking out the window. At her words, the other family members also gathered around the window.
Carriages carrying the guests were slowly entering Spring Castle.
The expressions of the family watching them were quite dark.
“Will we be able to do it well today?”
“That’s an obvious thing to say. You know too well how hard we prepared for this.”
Count Haksen comforted his wife. But his voice was shaking just as much.
The Haksen family had never hosted or attended such a large banquet before.
And now they were supposed to be the hosts of the banquet and welcome the guests?
It was a situation that could only be burdensome as more time passed.
“But Hoooww...”
“Hubby, don’t worry. I’ll help you.”
Abel was also nervous. Olivia, who was more familiar with such things, encouraged Abel.
“My heart is pounding.”
Even Louise, who was always gentle, had a hardened expression today.
Then, suddenly, Louise found Damien sitting with a relaxed, almost languid face.
“Damien, you don’t seem nervous?”
“Is there any need to be nervous? I’m just going to look at people’s faces.”
Damien said nonchalantly.
“The reputation of our family depends on the opinions of those guests.”
“If that’s the case, you don’t have to worry.”
“Oh? Why is that?”
“If there are any who speak ill of our family, I will personally straighten them out on the spot.”
“Ahaha, you’re joking.”
Louise laughed out loud and waved her hand.
But she stopped laughing when she saw the seriousness in Damien’s eyes.
“...Are you serious?”
“Of course. So please don’t worry and enjoy yourself, sister.”
Louise looked at Damien with a dumbfounded expression. Then she burst out laughing.
“Alright, I’ll trust my little brother.”
***
The nobles of the West gathered in the Gargari Plain.
Some came in their own carriages, while others who had close relationships rode together in the same carriage.
“Finally, the day has come. I can’t wait to see how pathetic Viscount Haksen will look.”
“Isn’t that obvious? Viscount Haksen’s abilities are nothing to talk about.”
These men belonged to a group called the “Highlanders.”
The Highlanders was a social club for nobles of the West who were known for their culture and knowledge.
Even though the Haksen family had become a count family, they still called them a Viscount.
It was their way of showing that they would never recognize the Haksen family as a Count family.
“But why did they ask us to come to the Gargari Plain instead of the Haksen territory?”
“That’s right. I thought they would hold the celebration there.”
“What is there in the Gargari Plain that they would hold the celebration here?”
The nobles were all puzzled. One of them pondered for a moment and muttered.
“Surely... No, it can’t be.”
“Hmm? Sir Southoden, do you know something?”
“I heard that there is a castle built by the royal family near the Gargari Plain... No, it can’t be.”
While the members of the Highlanders were chatting, the carriage crossed the Gargari Plain.
The nobles who looked out over the plain could not help but admire it.
“I’ve heard a lot about it, but I didn’t know it would be this big.”
“A river flows through the middle of the plain. We won’t have to worry about irrigation.”
“I hear the land is so fertile here. They say it’s a bumper harvest no matter what you plant.”
Looking at the Gargari Plain, the members of the Highlanders could not help but feel envious.
This was the land known for having the best agriculture in the West.
Everyone was drooling, but it was a place that they could not even dream of coveting because it was the land of the royal family.
They had no idea that the Haksen family would get all of this land.
“Viscount Haksen has received such a good land that it is beyond his means.”
“That’s what I’m saying.”
The members tried to hide their envy and were busy ridiculing them on the outside.
They thought that today would be the day they would no longer have to envy the Haksen family.
However, when they arrived at Spring Castle, the nobles had no choice but to change their minds.
“Oh my... This is such a beautiful castle.”
“Are you saying that they are holding the celebration here?”
The nobles could not help but exclaim in admiration.
The Gargari Plain was located in a remote area even in the West.
Therefore, most of the nobles had never seen Spring Castle before.
“Is there a plan?”
“I don’t have a plan, but... I heard something beforehand.”
At that, the nobles gathered around. They pricked up their ears and waited for the next words.
“I heard that His Excellency is attending this banquet.”
“His Excellency?”
“Who is he?”
“It’s Viscount Topikan.”
The moment the name was mentioned, the nobles’ faces lit up instantly.
Viscount Topikan.
He was the head of the Topikan family, which had exercised great influence in the West for generations.
Although the Topikan family was a viscount family, they owned a vast territory. With such a large fortune and even vassals, it was a public fact that they were a family with more influence than their status suggested.
“Viscount Topikan is determined not to leave the Haksen family alone.”
Despite possessing such a powerful force, the Topikan family was not called a great noble.
This was because of the Copperhead family.
The Copperhead family had been standing firm, so the Topikan family had not been able to obtain the status of a great noble, let alone the title of count.
Then, a great upheaval occurred in the Copperhead family, and their power was greatly weakened.
It was an opportunity that Viscount Topikan could not miss. He was planning to seize this opportunity to suppress the Copperhead family and become a great noble.
At that moment, the Haksen family suddenly rose to the rank of count.
This was a situation that Viscount Topikan could not help but be angry about.
“Once His Excellency arrives, the Haksen family will no longer be able to afford to be calm anymore!”
Just then.
Suddenly, a loud noise began to spread through the banquet hall.
The Highlanders turned their gazes towards the source of the sound. Soon, the expressions of all the members brightened.
A man was walking into the banquet hall with several nobles in tow.
Deeply furrowed brows.
Eyes that were torn open. A tightly shut mouth. Half-shaved head.
It was Viscount Topikan, known as the eternal second-in-command of the West.
“Where is Viscount Haksen?”
Viscount Topikan, who had entered the banquet hall, raised his voice and spoke. At that, Count Haksen walked over from a distance.
“Viscount Topikan, welcome.”
Viscount Topikan twisted the corner of his mouth at Count Haksen’s words.
“You have the audacity to establish yourself in my territory.”
“What do you mean?”
“Don’t pretend you don’t know when you do. It’s annoying.”
At Viscount Topikan’s arrogant attitude, the nobles of the Highlanders cheered inwardly.
The sight of him cornering Count Haksen was exactly what they had been hoping for.
“I didn’t come here to enjoy the banquet. I came here to warn these bastards.”
Viscount Topikan shouted, looking around at the nobles in the banquet hall.
“You’d better think carefully. Who you’ll side with, me or Viscount Haksen!”
***
Abel could not help but be angry at Viscount Topikan’s attitude.
He had come all the way here to ruin the atmosphere, and what he was saying was just...
He didn’t like the way he kept calling his father “Viscount Haksen” either.
It sounded like he didn’t like the fact that the Haksen family had become a count family.
However, Abel decided to suppress his anger for now. He had to control his anger right now.
“Brother! You shouldn’t send an invitation to him! Viscount Topikan is very influential in the West...”
But Abel soon realized that Damien was wearing a very calm expression.
“Brother?”
“Why?”
“Aren’t you angry?”
“You’re asking the obvious. I want to smash that bastard’s face right now and then destroy the Topikan family.”
His face was very peaceful, but his words were murderous.
“B-but why are you just sitting here...”
“There’s no need for me to come out. It’s almost time for him to arrive.”
“Yes?”
Just then, Abel asked back. Viscount Topikan raised his voice again.
“I don’t make empty threats! Engrave this in your mind! I will not hesitate to go to war with the Haksen family...”
“Count Haksen! Sorry, I’m late!”
Just then, someone interrupted Viscount Topikan and approached Count Haksen, shaking both his hands.
“This is the first time I’ve seen you in person! Congratulations on being promoted to count!”
Viscount Topikan frowned. He grabbed the man’s shoulder and shouted.
“Can’t you see I’m talking here!”
Viscount Topikan pulled the man’s shoulder hard. And the moment he saw the man’s face, Viscount Topikan froze on the spot.
“H-h-h-h-h-h-h!”
He couldn’t speak for a moment. Viscount Topikan swallowed his dry saliva before he could finally speak properly.
“Your Grace!”
***
[Translator – Kie]
[Proofreader – Kawaii]
Chapter 107Translator KieProofreader KawaiiChapter 107: The Celebration 1***Honey, the guests are here.Countess Haksen said, looking out the window. At her words, the other family members also gathered around the window.Carriages carrying the guests were slowly entering Spring Castle.The expressions of the family watching them were quite dark.Will we be able to do it well today?That's an obvious thing to say. You know too well how hard we prepared for this.Count Haksen comforted his wife. But his voice was shaking just as much.The Haksen family had never hosted or attended such a large banquet before.And now they were supposed to be the hosts of the banquet and welcome the guests?It was a situation that could only be burdensome as more time passed.But Hoooww...Hubby, don't worry. I'll help you.Abel was also nervous. Olivia, who was more familiar with such things, encouraged Abel.My heart is pounding.Even Louise, who was always gentle, had a hardened expression today.Then, suddenly, Louise found Damien sitting with a relaxed, almost languid face.Damien, you don't seem nervous?Is there any need to be nervous? I'm just going to look at people's faces.Damien said nonchalantly.The reputation of our family depends on the opinions of those guests.If that's the case, you don't have to worry.Oh? Why is that?If there are any who speak ill of our family, I will personally straighten them out on the spot.Ahaha, you're joking.Louise laughed out loud and waved her hand.But she stopped laughing when she saw the seriousness in Damien's eyes....Are you serious?Of course. So please don't worry and enjoy yourself, sister.Louise looked at Damien with a dumbfounded expression. Then she burst out laughing.Alright, I'll trust my little brother.***The nobles of the West gathered in the Gargari Plain.Some came in their own carriages, while others who had close relationships rode together in the same carriage.Finally, the day has come. I can't wait to see how pathetic Viscount Haksen will look.Isn't that obvious? Viscount Haksen's abilities are nothing to talk about.These men belonged to a group called the Highlanders.The Highlanders was a social club for nobles of the West who were known for their culture and knowledge.Even though the Haksen family had become a count family, they still called them a Viscount.It was their way of showing that they would never recognize the Haksen family as a Count family.But why did they ask us to come to the Gargari Plain instead of the Haksen territory?That's right. I thought they would hold the celebration there.What is there in the Gargari Plain that they would hold the celebration here?The nobles were all puzzled. One of them pondered for a moment and muttered.Surely... No, it can't be.Hmm? Sir Southoden, do you know something?I heard that there is a castle built by the royal family near the Gargari Plain... No, it can't be.While the members of the Highlanders were chatting, the carriage crossed the Gargari Plain.The nobles who looked out over the plain could not help but admire it.I've heard a lot about it, but I didn't know it would be this big.A river flows through the middle of the plain. We won't have to worry about irrigation.I hear the land is so fertile here. They say it's a bumper harvest no matter what you plant.Looking at the Gargari Plain, the members of the Highlanders could not help but feel envious.This was the land known for having the best agriculture in the West.Everyone was drooling, but it was a place that they could not even dream of coveting because it was the land of the royal family.They had no idea that the Haksen family would get all of this land.Viscount Haksen has received such a good land that it is beyond his means.That's what I'm saying.The members tried to hide their envy and were busy ridiculing them on the outside.They thought that today would be the day they would no longer have to envy the Haksen family.However, when they arrived at Spring Castle, the nobles had no choice but to change their minds.Oh my... This is such a beautiful castle.Are you saying that they are holding the celebration here?The nobles could not help but exclaim in admiration.The Gargari Plain was located in a remote area even in the West.Therefore, most of the nobles had never seen Spring Castle before.Is there a plan?I don't have a plan, but... I heard something beforehand.At that, the nobles gathered around. They pricked up their ears and waited for the next words.I heard that His Excellency is attending this banquet.His Excellency?Who is he?It's Viscount Topikan.The moment the name was mentioned, the nobles' faces lit up instantly.Viscount Topikan.He was the head of the Topikan family, which had exercised great influence in the West for generations.Although the Topikan family was a viscount family, they owned a vast territory. With such a large fortune and even vassals, it was a public fact that they were a family with more influence than their status suggested.Viscount Topikan is determined not to leave the Haksen family alone.Despite possessing such a powerful force, the Topikan family was not called a great noble.This was because of the Copperhead family.The Copperhead family had been standing firm, so the Topikan family had not been able to obtain the status of a great noble, let alone the title of count.Then, a great upheaval occurred in the Copperhead family, and their power was greatly weakened.It was an opportunity that Viscount Topikan could not miss. He was planning to seize this opportunity to suppress the Copperhead family and become a great noble.At that moment, the Haksen family suddenly rose to the rank of count.This was a situation that Viscount Topikan could not help but be angry about.Once His Excellency arrives, the Haksen family will no longer be able to afford to be calm anymore!Just then.Suddenly, a loud noise began to spread through the banquet hall.The Highlanders turned their gazes towards the source of the sound. Soon, the expressions of all the members brightened.A man was walking into the banquet hall with several nobles in tow.Deeply furrowed brows.Eyes that were torn open. A tightly shut mouth. Half-shaved head.It was Viscount Topikan, known as the eternal second-in-command of the West.Where is Viscount Haksen?Viscount Topikan, who had entered the banquet hall, raised his voice and spoke. At that, Count Haksen walked over from a distance.Viscount Topikan, welcome.Viscount Topikan twisted the corner of his mouth at Count Haksen's words.You have the audacity to establish yourself in my territory.What do you mean?Don't pretend you don't know when you do. It's annoying.At Viscount Topikan's arrogant attitude, the nobles of the Highlanders cheered inwardly.The sight of him cornering Count Haksen was exactly what they had been hoping for.I didn't come here to enjoy the banquet. I came here to warn these bastards.Viscount Topikan shouted, looking around at the nobles in the banquet hall.You'd better think carefully. Who you'll side with, me or Viscount Haksen!***Abel could not help but be angry at Viscount Topikan's attitude.He had come all the way here to ruin the atmosphere, and what he was saying was just...He didn't like the way he kept calling his father Viscount Haksen either.It sounded like he didn't like the fact that the Haksen family had become a count family.However, Abel decided to suppress his anger for now. He had to control his anger right now.Brother! You shouldn't send an invitation to him! Viscount Topikan is very influential in the West...But Abel soon realized that Damien was wearing a very calm expression.Brother?Why?Aren't you angry?You're asking the obvious. I want to smash that bastard's face right now and then destroy the Topikan family.His face was very peaceful, but his words were murderous.B-but why are you just sitting here...There's no need for me to come out. It's almost time for him to arrive.Yes?Just then, Abel asked back. Viscount Topikan raised his voice again.I don't make empty threats! Engrave this in your mind! I will not hesitate to go to war with the Haksen family...Count Haksen! Sorry, I'm late!Just then, someone interrupted Viscount Topikan and approached Count Haksen, shaking both his hands.This is the first time I've seen you in person! Congratulations on being promoted to count!Viscount Topikan frowned. He grabbed the man's shoulder and shouted.Can't you see I'm talking here!Viscount Topikan pulled the man's shoulder hard. And the moment he saw the man's face, Viscount Topikan froze on the spot.H-h-h-h-h-h-h!He couldn't speak for a moment. Viscount Topikan swallowed his dry saliva before he could finally speak properly.Your Grace!***Translator KieProofreader Kawaii
