The Male Lead’s Father Refuses to Break Off Our Engagement

Chapter 110

 

“But.”

Ruth, who had been listening to the two guardians chatting lightly, asked cautiously.

“What kind of animal is Trika?”

[Me?]

“Yes! Celsion is a wolf.”

Celsion answered instead.

[Trika is a leopard.]

“Leopard? What is it?”

This time Trika answered.

[It’s a cat.]

Celsion shook his head as if he was pitiful.

[If you say that, will the child understand?]

[I suppose so.]

After thinking for a moment, Trika backed away from the people.

[Everyone get away from me.]

Evelia had a vague idea of what she was going to do, and she took a few steps back with Ruth in her arms.

When there was no one within a 2-meter radius, Trika meowed. At the same time, the cat’s body glowed.

When the light completely disappeared, a majestic leopard stood there.

“Wow.”

Ruth approached with admiration.

“Trika? Is this a leopard?”

[Yes.]

“Then what about Katrina from earlier?”

[It’s a phoenix. You can think of it as a bird with fire burning in its body.]

“Wow.”

Lionel, who was watching the child curiously, lightly stroked Ruth’s head.

“Ruth, you’re going to be tired, so I’ll show you around the palace tomorrow.”

Ruth pursed his lips in disappointment, then nodded.

“Yes.”

“For today, please take it easy with your parents…”

“Uncle too!”

“Yes.”

Lionel smiled slightly, nodded his head in greeting to Evelia and Cassis, and left the room.

Ruth, who said he wasn’t sleepy, fell asleep soon after. However, Evelia could not go to sleep easily. It was because of the Queen of Cesia that we saw earlier.

‘What on earth is she planning?’

Cassis seemed to have noticed her worries and hugged Evelia from behind.

“Don’t worry.”

“……”

“Nothing will happen.”

Evelia smiled slightly, covering the back of his hand as he hugged her waist.

“That’s right. Nothing will happen.”

Because I’m going to make it that way. Evelia promised that.

She said she would protect both Cassis and Ruth.

 

*****

 

The next day, the three members of the Adelhard family were busy preparing for the party.

King Cesia gave the them Cesia’s clothes, and out of respect for him, they decided to wear them.

“Mom, you’re pretty!”

Ruth was impressed when she saw Evelia who had finished decorating. Evelia touched the flowing skirt and laughed.

“Really?”

“Yes!”

“How about you? What do you think?”

She asked Cassis rather mischievously. Cassis’ ears blushed slightly.

“It’s pretty.”

It was a very simple compliment, but Evelia liked it more than any other compliment. At the same time, it felt unfamiliar.

She whispered, smoothing her loosely braided hair.

“Thank you. You look great too.”

Just then there was a knock on the door, and Lionel came inside. Unlike when I first met him, he was dressed extravagantly and clearly exuded royal dignity.

“Is everyone ready?”

“Uncle!”

Ruth rushed over. Every time the child took a step, the jewelry on his belt shook and made a rattling sound.

Lionel lifted Ruth up.

“Oh, Ruth. You look beautiful.”

“Please tell me I’m cool, not pretty.”

“It’s both pretty and cool.”

“Haha.”

Lionel put Ruth down and patted his on the back.

“Could you go to the next room for a moment?”

Ruth tilted his head in confusion, but then said he understood and left the room with Nikita.

Lionel, who was smiling at that scene, erased his expression and approached Evelia and Cassis.

“Did the Queen say she was targeting Ruth?”

“Yes, it is.”

“In that case, she will target Ruth again while he is in Cesia.”

“I think so too.”

“If the Queen has any thoughts, she won’t make a move during this banquet. However, just in case, I will strengthen security around Ruth. At the same time, I told my subordinates to keep a close eye on the Queen.”

“Thank you.”

“Then go. Everyone is waiting for you.”

Lionel left the room first. Evelia followed him, escorted by Cassis.

 

*****

 

The banquets of the Kingdom of Cesia were extravagant, unlike in the Empire. There were dancers dancing everywhere, and there were also animals.

Thanks to this, Celsion and Trika were also able to enter the banquet hall without being suspected.

“Wow. Mom, what is that?”

“It’s a tiger.”

“It looks scary.”

Ruth must have been scared when he saw the white tiger and hid behind Evelia’s back. Celsion walked beside him and said cheerfully.

[Don’t worry. If I bite those animals even once…]

“Celsion.”

Cassis interrupted him.

“It’s in front of the child.”

Celsion grumbled but changed his words.

[If we fight, I win.]

“Wow.”

While the four people and the two guardians were talking, people’s eyes turned to them.

People looked at Evelia and Ruth’s white skin and realized that they were the main characters of this banquet from the Empire.

In an instant, people flocked to them.

Cassis was surrounded by large men, and Evelia and Ruth were surrounded by women.

“Oh my, your skin is so white and beautiful. Are all Imperial people like this? I envy you.”

“Wasn’t it difficult to get to the kingdom?”

“You came with Prince Lionel. Are you acquainted with him?”

Evelia smiled and answered their questions one by one.

“But who is this child…”

“Ah…”

Evelia patted Ruth’s back, who was snuggling next to her.

“This is my son, Lucius Adelhard. Ruth, say hello.”

Ruth greeted politely.

“It is an honor to meet you.”

The women were surprised.

“Oh my, you look so young, and you have a son this big?”

Evelia smiled without saying anything. Ruth’s expression relaxed a little, perhaps because he was relieved that she was not denying it.

After going through a lot, Cassis came back.

“What did you talk about?”

“They said they’re curious about the Empire’s swordsmanship.”

“So you decided to spar?”

“I guess so.”

“I’m going to take a look.”

“Me too!”

It was then. A servant announced the appearance of the King and Queen.

“Your Majesty the King and the Queen!”

People bowed all at once. The three also had the courtesy of royalty.

“Everyone, raise your head.”

The King, sitting on a chair, spoke solemnly.

“As everyone knows, today is a celebration of the visit of the Adelhard Duke family. They are my guests, so I hope everyone will welcome them.”

His eyes turned to Evelia and Cassis.

“I hope you all return home with only good memories from here.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

After that, the banquet began in earnest. As expected, people’s attention was focused on the three people. The three of them enjoyed the party while interacting with people in moderation.

When the party was in full swing, Ruth yawned. Evelia couldn’t leave, so she left Ruth in Lionel care.

Lionel reassured her to trust him and left the party.

‘Now I can spend time with Cassis, right?’

However, contrary to expectations, Evelia was unable to spend time with Cassis. This was because the knights of the kingdom took Cassis with them, saying they were curious about the Empire’s swordsmanship.

Evelia, who was alone, went out to the terrace to avoid people for a while. The curtains were even drawn to indicate that there’s people inside.

But soon after, the curtain opened and someone came in.

“Oh, there’s someone here…”

Evelia, who was muttering that there was someone there, quickly bowed after checking it was.

“I greet Her Majesty the Queen.”

Queen Clarisse smiled kindly, grabbed Evelia’s arm, and lifted her up.

“There’s no need to be so formal. You are not even from the kingdom.”

“But…”

“I want to be friends with you.”

Even if the opponent hadn’t tried to kill Ruth, Evelia would have treated her more comfortably. Given the situation, Clarisse’s favor was uncomfortable.

However, she hid her feelings and smiled.

“It’s my honor.”

“By the way, did you say Lucius is your child?”

Evelia’s face almost froze at the unexpected name. She opened her mouth, barely maintaining a smile.

“Yes, that’s right. His nickname is Ruth.”

“He was such a pretty kid.”

At that moment, Clarisse’s eyes sparkled strangely.

“It seems like Lionel cares a lot about that kid too.”