I Became the Descendant of My Favorite Character Chapter 105 : Chapter 105

Chapter 105 : Five Morning Stars (3)

I had never imagined that Bea and I would be the main characters of the banquet.

Bea was equally surprised by the large letters on the banner, but she questioned it from a different angle.

“But why are humans celebrating the end of a racial war?”

Perhaps because I was also human.

I naturally thought it was sothing to celebrate, so I couldn't answer Bea, but Rodos, who had approached, whispered quietly.

“Humans naturally consider themselves the center of the world.If they believe it benefits them for elves and fairies to stop fighting, they want to get involved.Besides, Duke Polarin made a great achievent, so they have a just cause.”

Bea nodded at Rodos’s words.

Surprisingly, she accepted it imdiately.

Rodos, cunningly, finished only that remark and then stepped forward before the nobles.

“My dear nobles, who strive for the peace and prosperity of the Empire, I sincerely thank you for attending the banquet I am hosting today.”

At his greeting, the nobles gathered in the banquet hall applauded in unison.

Rodos, more human and noble than anyone else, stepped forward and captivated the people.

‘The difference in power between a baron and a marquis is certainly significant.Quite a few nobles attended, even outside the Western Noble Coalition.’

Although the banquet’s purpose was to celebrate the end of the war between elves and fairies, in fact, more people probably attended hoping to catch Rodos’s eye than to actually celebrate the end of the war.

Although Rodos was the head of the Western Noble Coalition, which had less influence than other regions, he was one of the few Marquises in the Empire.

Furthermore, Rodos was a noble with strong influence in various fields, such as the Lemon Producing Region Alliance and the Hotel Tourism Industry Alliance, in addition to the Western Noble Coalition.

Even if they had no interest in the war, they would want to gain Rodos’s favor and form a close relationship.

‘Still, it doesn’t matter. Nominally, Bea and I are the main characters. If I can make even one or two people here my allies, it’s a gain.’

Rodos would also wish for that.

He would truly intend to stop the Empire’s war.

His favor towards was probably also because he thought my gaining influence would help stop the war.

“Now, I will introduce today’s protagonists. The two heroes who stopped the war, Duke Polarin Adjak and Lady Bea Hellinger.”

A thunderous applause erupted for us as well.

I glanced at Bea.

Although I had briefed her beforehand on noble etiquette and how to behave at a banquet, I was anxious that she might do sothing unexpected given all the attention.

But as if there was no need to worry, Bea, dressed in an elegant gown, placed her hand gently on her chest and bowed, like a well-educated noble.

Among the elves, she might have been frowned upon as an ash-haired elf, but here, it was completely different.

“She is extrely beautiful.”

“Be careful with such remarks.That person is the Elf Commander and Lord Rodos’s guest!”

“Ahem… I had no intention of being rude.”

So nobles’ voices were loud enough for to hear, so Bea, whose hearing was sharper than mine, must have heard those words too.

Normally, she would have grabbed a noble by the collar, but Bea stood silently as if she hadn’t heard anything.

Rodos gestured for to co forward.

I stepped before the nobles and surveyed them.

“First, I extend my gratitude to Marquis Rodos La Roche, who arranged this event and to all the esteed nobles present.”

When I bowed, loud applause erupted.

“The racial war I witnessed between elves and fairies was fierce.Had the war continued, one side would have suffered devastating damage, and the victorious side would not have erged unscathed.”

I imdiately got to the point.

I was not yet used to giving speeches in front of many people.

However, such occasions would not be infrequent in the future.

I decided to consider it a practice session.

At least those gathered here would listen to my words out of respect for Rodos.

“There is no war without damage. Only after elves and fairies chose peace did their relationship solidify, but they still need ti to recover from the damage.We must choose peace. We can unite through peace, not war.”

Bea said little, but she nodded in agreent with every sentence I spoke.

That was enough.

The Elf Commander sharing my resolve served as proof of my achievents.

“We must not waste our strength.We must unite and gather our forces to prepare for when the seal of Myeolji is broken. It may take a long ti, but it will surely be the right path.”

I spoke with emphasis, as if hamring in a nail.

“Our enemy is not humanity.”

Not everyone present would oppose the Imperial War like Rodos.

But they would have understood that the voices opposing the war were not rely based on general morality.

Clap, clap, clap, clap!

The result was the enthusiastic applause from the nobles and the smile on Rodos's lips.

The applause was much louder than when I first appeared.

Rodos, deeming it sufficient, naturally shifted the atmosphere.

He had considered Bea, who was unaccustod to banquets, by preventing her from having to speak in front of everyone.

“First, please enjoy your al and engage in many conversations with these two.”

As Rodos signaled the servants, food began to be laid out on the tables.

The gold-wrought tableware and crystal glasses looked so exquisite and beautiful that each one seed like a work of art.

But the food drew even more attention.

Appetizers that would not be overshadowed by the nobles’ opulent attire were served.

Caviar from the Caron Beach was placed on transparently thin slices of fish.

Finely chopped herbs sprinkled on top added to the fragrance.

In addition, there were salads, grilled clams, young deer steak and lobster dishes.

Fresh ingredients sourced from various regions were continuously brought out.

Not only were the ingredients rare, but the culinary skill was also excellent.

An endless array of dishes, hard to taste anywhere else, kept appearing.

Furthermore, the nobles’ glasses were constantly refilled before they could empty.

Sparkling wine, red and white wines and freshly squeezed fruit juices were curated to suit the nobles’ tastes.

One could guess how much effort Rodos had put into this event.

I devoured the food with gusto.

Bea, who usually maintained her elegant composure, seed completely engrossed, judging by the way her brow furrowed each ti she ate sothing.

Especially when she broke the sugar layer of the crè brûlée, she unconsciously exclaid, ‘Oh,’ with delight.

Perhaps Bea also felt a little of humanity’s greatness.

“You’ve done better than I expected.”

Rodos approached and praised .

His face had a faint blush, perhaps from drinking and he spoke casually as before.

He seed to be in a good mood.

“Not at all. It’s all thanks to you, Lord Rodos, for setting the stage.”

“No, you truly did well.Soon, after dinner, people will flock to you. Among them, who you absolutely must make your allies are…”

Rodos rattled off a list of important nobles.

Then he told not to approach the nobles first to greet them, but to wait until they ca to .

He said that at this event, I was the main character and I shouldn't yield to nobles who tried to gain an advantage even when simply greeting .

At first, heavy-seated nobles might not move, but once one person started, things would change.

Rodos patted my shoulder and returned to his place.

Soon, even dessert was gone.

Already, a considerable number of nobles were glancing this way.

But no one had approached yet.

Nevertheless, I decided to wait with composure.

Soon, one person approached .

He greeted with a friendly attitude, and I courteously responded.

“That was a brilliant speech. I was originally in favor of war, but… from today, I think I’ll change my mind.”

“Thank you for listening intently.”

After that, it was just as Rodos had said.

It took a long ti for the first person to co but after that, a long line ford of people coming to greet .

They called a Morning Star or a hero who stopped the war, praising .

Knowing that their goodwill was thanks to Rodos, I maintained a humble posture.

However, I didn't simply belittle myself.

I judged that I needed to show a confident attitude for them to support in the future.

Perhaps that judgnt wasn't entirely wrong, as the nobles praised more and more.

While exchanging greetings with various nobles, there was one group I was particularly focused on.

They were the priests of the Holy Order.

Priests wearing pure white robes, in stark contrast to the splendid attire of the nobles.

They, too, attended the banquet celebrating the end of the war, but they were not mingling with the nobles and were conversing among themselves.

The Holy Order was a religion that worshipped the God of Peace and it was also the religion with the most followers on the continent.

The Holy Order belonged to no one and did not interfere in politics, but its influence was so great that no force, including the Empire, could ignore it.

Aquiris, which Maron, having undergone shape-shifting, asked to be taken to, was the sanctuary of the Holy Order and currently an island where all the main figures of the Holy Order, including the Saintess, were gathered.

Because of that, I, not being a follower of the Holy Order, could not approach it recklessly.

‘Can I not sweet-talk the priests into letting go to Aquiris?’

Perhaps because I kept glancing at the priests while pondering, one of them stood up and approached .

He removed the white hood from his head and greeted .

“I am Hans, a priest of the Holy Order.I found your story about peace, Lord Polarin, very impressive.”

Hans was a man who exuded a solemn and calm atmosphere.

With serious eyes and a polite deanor, he felt like a clergyman himself.

To ease the tense atmosphere, I subtly threw in a joke.

“It’s a pleasure to et you, Father Hans. I suppose I spoke about peace in front of those who serve the God of Peace.”

“I also felt the will for peace that Lord Polarin wishes to spread. I hope the Empire will also make the right decision.”

However, Hans was not soone who responded to jokes.

It would be difficult to beco close to a priest of the Holy Order, who even drew a line with nobles, all at once.

“If you ever have occasion to cross the sea, please visit the Aquiris Sanctuary, the center of the Holy Order.Lord Polarin, knowing the value of peace, will surely be welcod.”

Hans finished his formal remarks and prepared to stand up.

But I didn't miss his polite invitation.

“I also very much wanted to visit the Aquiris Sanctuary soday.Since I’ve been invited anyway, may I accompany you on your way back?”

“Yes?”

A crack appeared in the solemn priest’s face.

He probably hadn't expected to react imdiately to a passing remark.

But I had no intention of missing this opportunity.

Maron’s request was one thing, but I had another purpose.

I wanted to establish ties with the Holy Order, which influenced the continent as much as, if not more than, the Empire.

‘One of the Twelve Swords of Adjak also belongs to the Holy Order.’

Priests who use divine power or powerful Paladin corps.

Forming ties with the Holy Order would help in conquering Myeolji in the future.

“When are you departing?I can go right away.”