# Chapter 39
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Episode 39
That afternoon, Madame Milena came to visit her.
"The time has finally come, Duchess.
Rumor has it that you are dancing for the fourth time.
"Milena is really looking forward to seeing your dancing skills."
The peacock feather that decorated his hat was so tall it seemed to pierce the ceiling, and I almost broke my neck when I checked the tip of it.
"But why are you locked in your room?
Everyone is curious about the new Duchess of Edenbahir.
There are more than a few women eager to be called by their wife...
."
Anita replied as she leafed through the notebook that Lancelot had prepared for her, the Dictionary of Nobles (surprisingly, the author was Lancelot's aide, Jill).
"My father said...
They say the most important thing in sales is the first impression.
"While I wait for my chance to make the best first impression, it gets a little late."
"The later you show your face, the more unfavorable comments will be made about your wife.
"There are already rumors that he is hiding in his room because he is afraid of dealing with noble ladies."
This was already expected.
The lady who took the opportunity to harass Anita was nothing to worry about.
Currently, the ladies' curiosity and interest in Anita was at its peak.
Anita grew up under the disdainful gaze of the nobles for 10 years, so she knew better than anyone that their attention was cruel and double-edged.
Also how it should be used.
"You're fine.
"I don't think there is any need to worry about stories that will soon be considered absurd."
"oh.
Now that you say that, I'm even more curious.
What are you preparing for?
"Can I give you a little tip?"
“Right now, tomorrow is the banquet.
Please wait a minute.
Oh, by the way, what happened to the part I asked you to do last time?
Vlad McCoy, his father's longtime business partner.
[I need to find out if the Wöröni family property belongs to him.
It seems like there is a high probability of that happening.]
The corners of Madame Milena's mouth lifted with an expression of joy.
"I've already come to see my wife about this...
"Is this guy connected to an unexpected place?"
Then, as Ms.
Milena said, unexpected information emerged.
***
The sun blooms red like a summer rose.
Hicksen's infinite green expanse that traps the sun.
Even the five-color garden that boasts the majesty of the royal family.
The owner of it all, Montebbio's monarch, Sverchlik III, held a golden dragon scepter that symbolized Montebbio's long history.
The golden dragon scepter signifies that the Montebbio royal family is the legitimate lineage of Nuaja.
'How much does it hurt the great lady's stomach because she doesn't have this item?'
I was sure that he would now be staring at the Golden Dragon Scepter with his fiery gaze.
"Raise your head, Lancelot Edenbahir."
Lancelot slowly raised his head at the king's command.
The Edenbahir family title succession ceremony was a rather rare sight, even for nobles.
In a corner of the castle, there was an exhibition space where Edenbahir's golden swords were collected.
As only the royal family could enter this space, the Edenbahir family's title succession ceremony was the only opportunity to see the famous golden sword.
The king, Švechlik III, presented Lancelot with a silver cup.
"This drink will increase your courage."
Then he placed a bay leaf in the cup.
"This leaf is the leaf that will increase your loyalty."
Then a small golden bead was dropped.
"This gold is gold that will increase your wealth and honor."
Lancelot gulped down the loyalty drink the king gave him in one gulp.
After returning the empty cup, the chamberlain handed Lancelot the golden sword in the maple box.
A sword that shines with golden light in the sunlight outside the window.
It is not a fake and real golden sword.
When everyone's eyes were fixed on the supposed treasure.
Anita turned her head and looked at the great lady's expression.
He had an expression that wouldn't be strange if he killed someone with his eyes.
"This sword is my loyalty to Your Majesty."
After a brief appreciation, I once again turned my attention to Lancelot.
Lancelot was offering a golden sword to King Švechlik III.
King Shvechlik III lowered his head with an extremely satisfied expression.
There are not many kings in history who received two golden swords.
The two golden swords collected by Shvechlik III will remain a small achievement for future generations.
together...
.
"Here, I, Lancelot Edenbahir, renounce my right to succeed to the throne of the Montebbio royal family."
He will remain as the king who peacefully defeated the lame prince's strongest enemy.
"what?"
This elastic did not belong to the king.
This was an exclamation from the nobles who had gathered to watch the title succession ceremony.
"Oh my God.
Who would have thought that the new Duke of Edenbahir would detonate a bomb like this.
In this case, the great lady of Edenbahir...
."
"Sh.
"Your voice is too loud."
This is because Lancelot's right to inherit the throne was a right obtained through the Great Lady and, at the same time, it was one of the noblest weapons she could use.
The heads of the audience turned towards the great lady as if they were salty.
But the great lady had already turned her back on them.
His departure was unshakable, as if he had seen nothing.
However, the great lady's fist was clenched tighter than ever.
So much so that it wouldn't be strange if my nails dug into the flesh.
"I respect your decision.
"Lancelus, Duke of Edenbahir, I hope you become the heart of Edenbahir and preserve its traditions and honor."
Anita thought as she looked at Lancelot who stood up nonchalantly.
'Does Lancelot not desire the throne?
Or did I simply give up despite my regrets, simply for my own safety?'
I think both the former and the latter are perfectly possible.
When you remember that the opponent is Lancelo...
.
'...
'I don't know.'
It may be because it is the right to succeed to the throne and not because of anything else.
The reason for courageously giving up was not easy to guess.
"I'll keep that in mind."
Lancelot's title succession ceremony is over.
The Queen rose from her chair with a satisfied smile and lifted her drink.
"Everyone, thank you Bio for coming to celebrate my birthday.
I think today will be one of the happiest days of my life.
"Then let's start the feast now!"
***
It can definitely be said that the flowers at the Queen's birthday party are the moment of the aristocracy's gift drive.
From nobles settled in Hicksen to envoys from across the continent.
Before the queen they presented a wide variety of gifts.
And the most anticipated sequence is the final decoration.
"Now that the sun has set, it's time to enjoy the dance.
Chamberlain, please bring new drinks and food."
"Yes your Majesty."
The gifts from Prince Máximo, the godmother, and Anita, the only legitimate relatives of the royal family and also protagonists of the celebratory dance, were decided to be revealed at the ball.
The king and queen of the Kingdom of Montebbio stepped down from their thrones.
After showing off their elegant dance, Prince Maxim stood before the queen with a happy face.
"Her Majesty the Queen."
His limp was by far the most notable thing in the ballroom, but no one paid attention to the prince's legs.
Prince Maxim's defective left leg was a long-standing problem for the Queen.
Those who did not want to incur the queen's hatred consciously looked up.
"This is something I have prepared.
"I hope you will be happy to accept it."
"Ah, Maximo...
."
Soon, two attendants appeared holding a large cloth-covered painting.
When the cloth was removed, a landscape painting depicting a summer garden was revealed.
Even for Anita, who didn't know much about painting, it seemed like a great job.
"I took a photo of the royal garden that Her Majesty loves so much.
Hope you like it.
"I sincerely wish you a happy birthday, Your Majesty."
The queen, standing in front of the painting, said with an emotional expression.
"To receive such a wonderful painting as a gift...
I can guarantee that among all the gifts I received today, there is no better gift than this.
Thank you, Maximo.
"My beloved son."
"That's high praise."
Prince Maxim retired without dancing for the second time.
It was a natural procedure, as he had a limp and was unlikely to dance at the ball.
As he retreated, an unprecedented tension began to build in the ballroom.
The culprit was clear.
"Madame Veronica."
This is because the owner of the third dance was Verônica Edenbahir, lady of the Edenbahir family and political enemy of the queen.