Chapter 125. Victory PartyAfter that, the conversation passed quickly. Because we had one goal.

The Duke promised that he would cooperate with me.

Because he is such a determined man, he has become the leader of the aristocratic movement, and will most likely succeed in placing on the throne whoever has his blood.

“But the Hero… Easier said than done. Because…

– That Fox seems cocky, but in reality she is quite cautious.

– And you know a lot about her.

– Well, not that much.

I knew enough.

“This vile fox, sorry, the daughter of the emperor, known as the most beautiful woman in the Holy Empire, has many enemies. If you want to master her, then it is better to go to her personally.

– This is also one of the options.

– If you don’t like it, there is another option! My daughter’s birthday is in a month. If you invite her to a party that day, then she will definitely come. This party will bring together almost all the aristocrats of the Holy Empire, so there is no reason she should not come.

This is the most adequate alternative.

But I have information that is unknown to others.

– Duke. There is another good way.

I spread rumors that I had defeated the High Dragon of Oblivion, Noebius.

I didn’t want to tell everyone that in that battle I got a combo of 50 hits, but in order to graduate, I needed fame points.

And I wasn’t lying.

Because I defeated him.

Rumors about this spread quickly.

It was not like the 2nd playthrough, when it contaminated about half of the central continent with poison, but it still left a lot of damage.

Indeed a Calamity!

People who had lived for centuries in fear of one of the Five Disasters immediately raised a fuss.

“Hero, have you defeated the High Dragon of Oblivion ?!

– What? When was the Hero summoned?

– I saw the Supreme Dragon of Oblivion!

– Wow! Incredible!

The stupid inhabitants of the fantasy world praised me.

They did not provide the Hero who saved them with free lodging or food, but instead tried to cajole me with eulogies so that I could take out my wallet and have a feast.

Why am I overreacting?

During the 1st playthrough, due to this behavior of the inhabitants, my companions recklessly scattered money, which made me bankrupt several times.

In the 7th year, after the Hero was summoned, even a poster appeared with the words: “Greetings to all the villagers at the Hero’s party.”

I was a simpleton.

But things are different now.

These clever freeloaders won’t pull a single coin out of me, and now I have no companions to take care of.

– Griii –

Only one dragon that eats a lot.

But that’s okay.

As they walk from Saint X through the marketplace, the residents exclaim how cute he is and throw food at him.

Isn’t that better than being eaten by a hungry dragon?

– Okay, Ssukttok. Grow faster and become the strongest dragon.

– G-giiii …

Rumors about me spread outside the city and spread throughout the Holy Empire.

Naturally, this reached the ears of the imperial princess.

– Hoho! As you said, she came. You even seem to know the color of her underwear, ”said the duke with a sly glance.

Discussing the color of a woman’s underwear …

“Such a comparison doesn’t fit your status, Duke.

To pretend to be innocent, she most likely wore white.

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Royals and aristocrats can’t just date people.

Because others may misunderstand it.

If aristocrats meet with a lot of power in their hands, then one might think that they are preparing a coup, even if they claim that this is a meeting for personal reasons.

If a young girl and a guy meet, they will think that they are dating and have already spent a hot night together.

No different from celebrities and politicians who must monitor their behavior and speech.

The higher the status, the more seriously you need to take care of yourself.

It’s not for nothing that everyone starts to make noise when someone from the royal family or from the aristocrats visits a place.

Plus, women need to be more careful than men.

Ordinary people can meet someone at a bar or get to know each other through friends, like each other and get married, but with aristocrats, things are different.

Even a newborn child can be killed if there is even the slightest hint that it is associated with a scandal or political intrigue. And if a girl meets a guy, she immediately falls under suspicion.

Therefore, any meeting needs a reason.

Because of this, aristocrats often throw parties. Not just to boast of luxury, as ordinary citizens think.

– Hero. Do you like the party atmosphere?

– Not very luxurious, only in moderation.

– It looks like you are used to parties. It’s not very luxurious here for you.

– Haha. Little.

The Duke, who promised cooperation, threw a party in honor of the brave Hero who was able to defeat the High Dragon of Oblivion, Noebius.

All aristocrats, regardless of age, arrived at the party.

Because they are people too. And they don’t want to sit at home while everyone is having fun.

At the same time, they want to see the Hero who brought down the Five Disasters.

The girl in front of me was the same.

– Nice to meet you, Hero.

An unmarried girl in her prime, the only daughter of the emperor. She, like no one else, can not go alone where she pleases.

The girl greeted me by lifting the end of the snow-white dress that accentuated her figure.

The shape of her eyes was like that of a real fox.

I wanted to pierce her eyes, but there were too many people gathered here.

For the sake of Reputation, I restrained myself and answered her with a smile of a fair Hero.

“Nice to meet you, princess.

> Race: Human

> Level: 194

> Specialization: Princess (Rank → Attention ↑)

> Skills: Charisma (S), Elegance (A), Eternal youth (B), Politics (B), Intelligence (B) …

> Condition: Excitement

Her Status was quite interesting.

Combat power was lousy, but the rest of the skills were excellent.

With Politics (B), she can firmly hold people in her hands with her power of persuasion, even without anyone’s support.

In addition, she has a high rank in Charisma and Elegance.

She will be able to charm male politicians so that they lose concentration, as a result of which any meeting will instantly turn into a stage for her solo performance.

And the people who can interfere with it can be counted on one hand.

– Oh!

– Any problems?

What is she pretending to be?

“Um… if I say that, don’t think anything like that. But when you looked at me with your ferocious gaze, my heart immediately fluttered … – answered the princess, covering part of her face with a fan, which made only her eyes visible.

– And you know how to flatter- Hmm! Later, I will introduce you to the dragon that I am raising. He, of course, will not be able to compete with you in beauty, but he is quite cute.

– And you have a good tongue.

– It’s the basics.

For a Hero with 25 years of experience in the fantasy world, these are really the basics.

I am not a savage with muscles like Hercules from Greek mythology.

And he is well acquainted with the rules of etiquette in different countries.

The Holy Empire is no exception, and it’s a matter of course to compliment a woman at a party.

And the princess, of course, knew about it.

But when she heard my compliment, she pretended to be embarrassed.

► Suggestion: Maybe she fell in love with you?

Miss Trainee. You don’t have to believe everything that is shown in dramas and written in novels.

The imperial princess is pretending now.

In the 1st playthrough, she did the same.

From the knights of the Holy Empire, who were chasing her, she was saved by the Hero’s companions.

And then, having praised the companions and gaining their sympathy, the princess, who had lost everything, became part of the Hero’s squad without any problems.

Do you know what she did?

She said Lanuvel was cute.

This woman is so vile that, for her own benefit, she can blatantly lie, dropping pride.

– Hero. Can you tell us how you dealt with the Supreme Dragon of Oblivion? – the princess openly asked about my abilities.

She wanted to check if the rumors about me were true. And if I am weaker than she expected, then she will immediately change her attitude and show her real insides.

After thinking for 1 second, I replied:

– I told that I defeated the Supreme Dragon of Oblivion Noebius, not to boast. I just wanted to inform the people of the Holy Empire that they have nothing more to fear. And no matter what I say now, won’t that sound like a bluff? The result speaks for itself.

“Ah… sorry.

– Everything is fine.

Why is she suddenly apologizing?

– No. I did not understand the deep meaning of your actions and asked you about this. I am so ashamed that I cannot even raise my head … Ah! As an excuse, I want to invite you after the party … do you mind?

– It’s an honor for me.

Everyone at the party heard that she was the first to invite a man, and such a “brave action” will definitely negatively affect her reputation.

But when such an offer comes, even if you don’t like this girl, you need to accept it.

If you are a man who knows etiquette.

– Daughter of the Emperor and Hero?

– They met for the first time today …

– As expected of the mean fox.

The aristocrats who watched this picture immediately began to whisper.

We need to seize the moment.

If such a thing …

– Dear princess. The Hero’s time is very precious. As I spend my time on personal affairs, the number of residents I can save decreases. Therefore, prepare a suitable reward.

If you want to use me, you need to prepare the appropriate board.

– Reward … The

princess with flushed cheeks put her hand on her cool chest and tilted her head, looking at me in amazement.

Apparently she was ashamed for underestimating the Hero’s Politics skill.

► Confusion: I don’t think so …

Miss Trainee. Watch and learn.

A hero with 25 years of experience will teach you the principles of politics for free.

***

After the party, I was able to get a huge monetary reward from the imperial princess.

The daughter of the emperor did not leave the domain of the duke, although in fact it is enemy territory. And she tried to seduce me by any means

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but she was defeated and mad.

It was even embarrassing to see how hard she tried.

– How annoying …

When the unfortunate princess left the lands of the duke, her carriage would have fallen under a heavy rockfall, because of which she would have died. This is her destiny.

But it seems she is not going to leave.

– Succtok. Now all hope is only for you.

– Griiiii? – the green dragon bowed his head, not understanding at all what the owner wants from him.

If the dragon eats the emperor’s daughter, then peace and tranquility will reign in the Holy Empire, and there will also be no need to worry about dark spots in my Reputation.

Couldn’t such a pet mistakenly eat a person?

We need training.

15 days have passed since his birth, when the Hero struck with a sword in the egg.

Suktok could walk on his own.

Every time he fell or wanted to surrender, I stepped on his tail and pushed him so that he worked hard. In general, I taught him diligently.

But for some reason, the level of skill rose only in Saint X, who did nothing.

– Hero. A group has arrived claiming to be your companions.

I made a plan and wanted to make the dragon hunt from tomorrow, when one of the knights told me this strange news.

Companions?

– These are some swindlers. I have no companions.

– How is it? Blimey! Even the world famous archaeologist Lanuvel is lying! And this can be.

– Wait …

I have no companions, but there are dummies that I support.

– Sir Hero! Lanuvel has been looking for you for so long!

“We nearly died from a deadly poison.

Having received my permission, Lanuvel and the Porter, led by the knight, entered the castle.

Thief E quietly followed them.

– And you survived.

Not sure about the Porter, but if Lanuvel had died, no big deal. However, instead, she just got stronger.

And much more!

> Race: Human

> Level: 349

> Specialization: Scientist (Knowledge → Magic ↑)

> Skills: Magic (SS), Witchcraft (S), Charm (A), Eternal youth (B), Cooking (B) …

> Condition: Good

Why didn’t Lanuvel’s level drop even when I killed her, and she was even able to resurrect?

She was different from Tamer E. But I didn’t know how.

This is suspicious, so I stared at her …

– Ah! Are you the Hero’s precious companions?

This is what the polar fox’s eyes look like when it finds prey in the snow?

The imperial princess, who was spying on how I was raising the second High King of Oblivion from Ssukttok, walked briskly and pretended to be close.

To avoid misunderstandings, I immediately replied:

– No.

– Thank God.

– Hmm?

The princess who stood next to me immediately left without even telling Lanuvel that she was cute.

The porter, hearing from me that this fox-like woman is the imperial princess, immediately fell silent and stood rooted to the spot. Because for him the imperial family was something sublime.

Thief E simply had nothing to say.

Although she is a crook who deceived the Hero with a fake breast, she is still from the royal family of elves, so the daughter of the emperor was not something outstanding for her.

But looking at the leaving princess, Thief E turned to me:

– Hero-savage.

– What? Just don’t brag that the emperor’s daughter won with her fake breasts.

The departing princess made an offensive expression on her face because Thief E, due to a misunderstanding, decided that she had rushed away, losing in appearance.

– No! How can you say that!

– If not this, then what?

– I found the Chaos Artifact.

– On this land?

As if in denial, she shook her head in different directions and answered, pointing to the emperor’s leaving daughter:

– Under that girl’s skirt.