According to my first impression, this pig called Earl Isaac Lawrence, whose name was somewhat cool, would try his best to suck up to someone of higher standing and got cocky in front of commoners or those of lower standing than him.
That meant he would usually be humble in front of me, whose social position was higher than his. Or better yet, he wouldn't even try to get close to me because he didn't want to act humble.
Due to Earl Lawrence approaching from behind me, he probably thought that I was either Eliza or Karin's friend who accompanied them. I was wearing my Royal Academy uniform then, and some male students around this garden also had blond hair. So it was easy to mistake me for a normal student.
He probably approached to chat with Vivian, who was famous as the flower of society, without thinking that I, the Paladin, was in this place.
'From his perspective, it's probably strange for me to eat here and not join Sana in the VIP area in the hall.'
I even doubted that the pig knew about my relationship with Eliza and Madam Vivian.
"How is it, Madam? Let's let the students interact among themselves. I brought a 60-year-old Lima Red Wine with me. This is the highest grade available out there and is extremely rare."
The Madam looked a bit troubled as the Earl pressed and approached Vivian with his two maids trailing behind. The pig still didn't look at me, and Eliza glanced worriedly in my direction because she noticed that my tea was spilling from the crack I had made earlier.
"Um…" Vivian opened her mouth, glancing at me before looking at the pig, which smiled disgustingly. "I–"
Tak!
"We're enjoying the tea, Earl Lawrence. Why don't you send her an invitation letter if you want to have a chat and drink with her?"
"Hmm?"
Before Vivian could answer the Earl, I interjected while putting my cup on the table. When the pig saw me, his eyes widened slightly as he took a few steps away from our table after realizing who I was.
"Coincidentally, Madam Vivian is currently living in my mansion because I am dating her daughter. I will also tag along with her as her escort, as that's my duty as the only man in the house." I smiled at him warmly, and his expression worsened, "I will be waiting for your party invitation."
"A-Aah… Isn't this Sir Paladin? Hahaha, I will do that. I am sorry for disturbing your time; please allow me to leave. I just remembered that I need to praise the students for advancing the close-range division. Please go easy on them if you meet them in the final, Your Holiness."
Earl Lawrence rubbed his hands together as he tried to please me while taking steps back. His expression made it clear that he wanted to leave this place quickly but didn't dare to because I didn't bid him farewell yet.
"They worked hard." I nodded at him, "Please tell them that I am looking forward to seeing them in the final. Oh, and please don't worry, I won't use any magic item on me. Hahaha, I am quite busy and can't 'find' any of them outside the Academy City."
"O-Of course. Please excuse me, then. I hope you have a nice day."
We watched the Earl leave with his maids without saying anything else. As I said before, he became humble when he saw someone with a higher position than him. A person like him was someone who could survive in this world.
'Maybe I can use him in the future.' I thought as I turned to Vivian, smiling warmly at her.
"Madam, if you are bothered by other people like that again, just tell them my name. Most of them will stop bothering you." I said.
"Fufufu, thank you for your help," Vivian replied with a giggle. Her expression returned to normal, and Eliza sighed in relief.
"Ma– Mother, you should just say no clearly to a guy like that!" She made a slapping motion on her upper arm. The sound of slapping resounded, gaining a bit of attention from the surrounding people. However, Eliza smiled widely and continued, "And if you got in trouble, just call Arthur."
'This girl really learned from trouble.' I smiled bitterly as I looked at Eliza.
The same thing happened to her, and a noble family was destroyed as a result… I would be happy if they asked for my help instead of getting scared and threatened by the others. That way, I could protect them without causing much trouble.
We continued having lunch until the tournament continued. Vivian actually had a ticket to enter, so she tagged along with Eliza and Karin while I went to my VIP seat on the balcony beside Alesia.
***
In the attic of a Royal Castle filled with miscellaneous things. A corner of the attic was somehow clean, without any dirt or clothes covering unused and broken furniture.
A purple-colored curtain hid a luxurious bed.
This place wasn't often visited and was used as storage. The location was the tower where the Queen lived, just above the bedroom.
Sitting on the bed was a young girl, appearing around 14 to 15 years old, wearing rather erotic clothes that only covered her private area. She was trying to tie her long hair into a ponytail using a black ribbon.
This girl was Beatrice. And he was here on the order of Arthur to spread rumors and make the Queen have a falling out with the King and her daughter.
So far, the plan was going on nicely.
"Lala la~ Just two more days~ All going nicely."
Getting off the bed, Beatrice went to the full body mirror beside it and posed, putting her hand on her hips and sticking out her tongue. Her bat wings were spread wide, and her tail made a heart shape.
"Yes, perfect!" She exclaimed, looking at her crotch area. "I am not wet either. Fufufu, I can hold back quite nicely now. Thankfully, there is no man in this area, or I will begin to miss Master's touch."
Flicking her hair back, Beatrice turned around and went down the stairs leading to the Queen's bedroom. After all her effort, she had made direct contact with her and was allowed to enter and exit anytime she wanted.
But she couldn't be found by anyone else because her Race wasn't exactly welcomed.
'Let's influence the Queen a little bit more so Master can rest easy. I want him to reward me more and embrace me for at least a week!'
Without her noticing, Beatrice had also fallen in love deeply with Arthur due to her being dominated. She lived by listening to his order, like an obedient slave she was.
Pushing a small door, she sneaked into the Queen bedroom as usual and looked around. She found her target on the balcony, still dressed in a transparent black nightgown.
She was the Queen of this Kingdom, King Cassius' wife, as well as the second flower of the society who never showed up except at the King's Banquet, Queen Eve Humilitas.
Queen Eve's appearance was beautiful. Her body was slender with modest breasts, and she looked in her late 29 with wavy light blue hair. She was sitting there, looking in the distance, while drinking iced tea.
Sensing someone entering her room, she turned around. When she saw the young girl with purple hair, she smiled softly, and her red lips moved.
"Hello, Miss Succubus. Do you have any news for me?" She asked in a soft voice.
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