The Mythical Hero's Otherworld Chronicles: Volume 5 [Parts 1 to 5] by Tatematsuri

Author:Tatematsuri
Language: eng
Format: epub

A modest banquet followed the audience. The dramatic events in the throne room did not undo the empire’s victories in Faerzen and Draal. It was a day for celebration, and that demanded the same recognition as all matters of imperial honor.

“You must visit me at my estate sometime. My wife would be delighted to meet the illustrious Lord Hiro Schwartz.”

“I’d love to, if I ever have the chance.”

“Splendid, splendid. Well, good evening to you.”

“And to you.”

As a break arrived in the endless exchanges of pleasantries, Hiro cast a glance at Liz, who was sitting despondently on the sofa by the wall. “What’s wrong?” he asked, concerned.

“We never did manage to make Father agree to compensate Faerzen for his crimes,” she said somberly.

“Don’t look so glum,” said a voice from behind Hiro’s back. “Another chance will come along soon enough.”

He turned around to see Rosa holding two glasses, having presumably left to fetch drinks.

“Rosa’s right. It’s enough that we managed to pin responsibility on House Krone.”

“I suppose, but...”

“Let’s not fret over that.” Rosa held out one of her glasses. “Here. Relax a little.”

With a quick thanks, Liz drank the water in one gulp. She exhaled and looked down again. “I suppose I owe Scáthach an apology.”

“I doubt she would approve. You’re being too hard on yourself,” said Rosa.

Hiro agreed, but he could also sympathize with Liz. After firing herself up for a confrontation, it was only natural that she would feel guilty about failing to realize it. That feeling would heal with time, however. For now, the most important thing was not to allow her to dwell on it.

As Hiro searched for a change of topic, he suddenly realized that one of their number was missing.

“Where’s Aura gotten to?”

“Aura?” Liz’s eyebrows rose. “She was just here a moment ago.”

“Lady von Bunadala left in search of food,” Rosa supplied.

She was taking awfully long if so. Hiro looked around uneasily. Sure enough, he quickly spotted Aura in the middle of a crowd of nobles. From the irritated furrow between her eyebrows, it looked as though they were inviting her to their own factions. Anybody would jump at the chance to recruit such an exceptional tactical mind.

She waved them all off and padded back to the group with a pitter-patter of footsteps.

“Welcome back.” Hiro held out a glass of water.

“Thank you.” Like Liz, Aura drained it in one go.

Rosa smiled wryly. “I see that even the renowned Lady von Bunadala cannot scheme her way out of noble attentions.”

“It’s so hard to ignore them when you know they mean well...” Liz’s eyes filled with sympathy. She had been in the same position during her last banquet.

“I want to go home,” Aura said sulkily.

“You’d be disappointing a lot of hopeful nobles if you did.” Liz gestured to the surrounding crowd, who were sneaking glances in their direction.

“I’ve had enough. You can handle them.” Aura pulled a face. Her blank features were lined with unmistakable tiredness. Hiro could only offer a strained smile.

All of a sudden, he flinched as a chill lanced up his spine.

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