The al took place in a really comfortable atmosphere.
Originally, aristocratic table manners were tricky, but the Schnarpe family's maids acted very comfortably. Perhaps they were trying to be as considerate as possible, so that we, the guests would not feel uncomfortable.
"Oh, honey. You eat really well and beautifully. Do you want to try this?"
"Un."
"Wait a minute. I'll cut it for you.
As if she had really beco Speranza's mother, Zaina carefully took care of Speranzas al while sitting next to her.
Thanks to this, Speranza, who was not familiar with this kind of grand lunch, enjoyed the al comfortably, and since I didn't have to take care of Speranzas al, I was able to focus on the food.
When the al had progressed to so extent, Esbern spoke to carefully.
"Does the food suit your taste, Sihyeon?"
"Yes, I'm really enjoying it. There were so many foods that I'd never seen before, and they taste fantastic. If possible, I want to learn the recipe and want to try it myself."
"I'm glad you liked it."
Esbern smiled faintly seeing my reaction.
"The chefs started the preparation a week ago because they heard an important guest was coming."
"Thats very thoughtful of them. I'd like to thank the people who prepared the food."
"Ho-Hoho! I'll make sure to deliver it to them. The chefs will be quite happy to know that Lord Cardis enjoyed the food they prepared. If you need the recipe, I'll tell them to organize it separately and let you know."
"Thank you, Zaina."
The al continued in a friendly atmosphere along with the in-between conversations.
Zaina looked at Speranza lovingly, who ate food like a baby bird.
"Darling, isn't Speranza so cute? She sings so well, too. You should've heard it earlier..
Esbern nodded with a slightly awkward expression at the appearance of Zaina, who was very excited. Then she twinkled her eyes with an expression that she had an idea.
"Darling, shall we have another baby?
"COUGH, COUGH!"
"Huh"
Shocked by her jaw-dropper, Esbern stuttered, while embarrassed Andras coughed and looked around in an awkward way.
On the other hand, the tactless Lilia agreed with Zaina's words with excitent.
"Ah! Am I going to have a younger sister? I'm all in for it!"
Esbern, who quickly ca to his senses, asked for my understanding.
"Sorry, I'm sorry, Sihyeon. I suddenly got flustered, so excuse .
"It's all right, I understand, my lord."
Hearing my answer he turned and looked at Zaina, whose eyes were still glistening. He cald his wife down in a low voice.
"I think we'd better talk about that later, dear."
"Why? Brother Kaneff and Lord Cardis are like a family, so its fine."
"Of course it is, but.
"Shall I make preparations today?
?!
A series of bombshells kept dropping one after another.
Not only who got embarrassed by the turn of events, but Esbern, the person involved also could not manage his facial expression.
On the other hand, Kaneff continued his al while giggling as if he was watching a soap opera.
But, as if he had gotten used to this kind of situation in his long marriage, Esbern calmly broke free from the current situation.
"Hmm. If you want to see a cute baby. Wouldn't it be faster to expect it from Andras or Lilia? It's not a strange age for them to have one or two children, right?
He changed the subject of the conversation very naturally.
Andras, who now beca the center of attention, looked at his father with an expression of unfairness, while Lilia, who had been talking excitedly until a while ago, quickly beca calm.
"You are absolutely right. The new child of the Schnarpe family should be from our son and daughter. You two, you should start looking for your partners..
Zaina's eyes turned to her two children.
Andras and Lilia turned their heads hurriedly to avoid her gaze sohow.
"Ugh How long are you two going to avoid it like that? If you close yourself in the workshop every day how are you going to et your life partners."
.
.
.
All three looked uncomfortable with Zaina's sighing. Personally, I've had a similar experience recently, so I couldn't just watch it comfortably.
"Sihyeon, listen to ."
"Um ?"
"Yes. Originally, I was going to throw a big party for inviting you here."
Ah.
Co to think of it, Andras said sothing similar when he handed over the invitation.
"Sihyeon is so popular with nobles, especially young nobles."
"? ?"
"Didn't you know? You received a lot of attention when you were granted Ester status and Cardis estate by the Demon Lord himself. You're the one who made the Cardis strawberry jam that aristocrats are crazy about these days."
I knew to so extent that it was famous among the nobles, but it was the first ti I heard that it was popular with young nobles.
"Of course, it was ant to thank Sihyeon by holding a big party, but In fact, I was going to use Sihyeon as bait to bring many young aristocrats here.
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"I was wondering if I could find a partner for my children at the party."
"Ah"
Now, I understood why Andras said his mother felt disappointed for not having a party.
She seed to have tried to set up her children with prospective partners by attracting young nobles under the pretext of thanking .
What? Then is it my fault Huh? Wait a sec..'
"But, is that necessary for Andras? There already Am."
"Sihyeon NO!"
I was about to say sothing unintentionally but got quickly interrupted by Andras. I stopped talking, but Zaina's eyes were already gleaming with expectations.
"Oh my. Sihyeon, Please continue. Don't mind Andras.
.
She spoke softly, but her eyes put imnse pressure on . And not just Zaina, Esbern, and Lilia also looked at with a look of great curiosity.
In a desperate situation where I couldnt think of anything, I turned my head toward Kaneff and asked for help with my eyes. But, he shrugged and smiled as if it had nothing to do with him.
Oh! That anie guy.
With my last hope getting shattered, I couldn't think of a way to break out of this situation.
I got a cold sweat looking at all the eyes of the Schnarpe family directed toward .
"Everyone, please stop. Sihyeon ca here as a guest. Dont make him feel uncomfortable."
Andras stepped up and stopped his family. Thanks to that, the questioning eyes of the Schnarpe family beca a little less evil.
But that didn't an they completely lost interest. They still couldn't give up their lingering feelings and kept glancing at .
Eventually, Andras sighed loudly and opened up.
As Sihyeon said, Im dating soone right now.
As soon as Andras finished speaking, the people of the Schnarpe family spoke at the sa ti.
"Oh! Who is it, brother? Where did you et her?
"How long have you been dating?
"Which family's girl? Have you made plans for an engagent?"
Even the silent Esbern quickly asked a question and showed interest.
Andras responded with a calm face to the pouring attention.
"I thought it was too early to let my family know that and we are not serious enough to talk about engagent yet. I'll tell you when our relationship becos more clear. So please wait a little longer."
Andras had already sorted out his thoughts on the matter in advance, and he blocked his family's attention with a determined attitude.
The people of the Schnarpe family were itching to hear more details, but they didn't bring it up anymore in respect of his will.
I looked at Andras apologetically for the slip of my tongue, but he smiled and nodded as if saying it was okay.
As the attention that was focused on Andras' girl fizzled out, Zaina opened her mouth again in a slightly cluttered atmosphere.
"I guess that's enough for my son. Now, all Im left is my bigger hurdle, my daughter."
STARTLE!
Lilia, who tried to fade out quietly, trembled and her face quickly got clouded when she realized that she couldn't get away with this subject.
Zaina is really persistent.
Is this what it is supposed to be like when you're born into an aristocratic family?
While I was looking pitifully at the restless Lilia, suddenly Esbern spoke to .
"Sihyeon, do you have a fiance?"
"What?"
"I don't know exactly about human customs. But, Sihyeon, arent you at the age to find a partner? And, it's even more important considering the position as a Lord.
"Um yes, that's true."
I nodded with a slightly uncomfortable look, and Zainas eyes, which saw that figure, once again lit up.
"Oh my! Sihyeon! You didn't have a fiance yet? Youre so popular that I thought you would have had one. I must have mistaken."
"Ha haha. I'm flattered."
"Co to think of it, you said earlier that you think of Lilia as a family, right?
"Ah! I dont think I said it like that!!"
Esbern raised his eyebrows briefly at Zaina's words, and soon so kind of signal got transmitted between the couple.
I instinctively felt sothing was wrong and quickly opened my mouth.
"It doesn't an to have a deeper aning when I said, familyIt can also be a si.
"Now that I see it, Sihyeon and the Schnarpe family seem to have a lot in common. In addition to the close relationship with our children, youre also trusted very much by the Demon Lord like our Schnarpe family."
"Thats right, Darling. It's also good to have a deeper relationship with Sihyeon What do you think, Lilia?
Zaina asked Lilia's intentions in a subtle voice.
Lilia, who blushed at the question, lowered her head and murmured in an unusually shy voice.
"If its Brother Sihyeon I dont think it will be bad.
After seeing the reaction, a smile appeared around Esbern and Zaina's mouths.
On top of that, Andras poured oil into the small sparkle.
"SIHYEON is a very reliable person. As a person who has been watching him for a long ti, I can vouch for him."
STOP, Andras!
It would have been very touching if the situation was normal, but right now its a total bumr.
Cold sweat once again started welling up on my back in an atmosphere where everything seed to be going against .
How did it end up like this?
Is this what it ans to be getting trapped like a rat?
(To be Continued)
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