Void Of Grief

The beginning of misfortune

Buzzing chatters reverberate in the background, along with the slight clinks and clanks of glistening wine glasses and shining cutlery. Lights, bright enough to make someone dizzy, filled the hall, while the silver painted walls are adorned with seasonal flowers and intricately woven curtains.

The banquet hall of the Eckarte Barony, was today filled with various nobles and dignitaries to celebrate.

"Happy birthday, Eckarte-sama. You look exceptionally wonderful today."

A young lady, clad in an extravagant blue gown, bowed with courtesy, and wished the central figure of this party.

"Thank you, I'm flattered by your praise. I hope you enjoy this humble party."

The man replied with a smile. His handsome face was slim and the color of his ashen eyes had a gentle glint. His hair was of blue color. And he was wearing an indigo colored long coat, buttoned up to his neck, with silver pants. It was the 25th birthday of the young Baron, Jeremy Eckarte.

"So damn exhausting."

A young man, in a knight's uniform, with distinguishable black hair, sighed as he crept to a corner of the hall. He garnered a few curious glances for he was none other than the famous half-elf's knight, Natsuki Subaru.

"All this flattery and pretentious talk will suck the life outta me."

He muttered to himself, as he leaned his back on the wall, and let his head rest on it. This type of high society parties bored him. He would rather organize a Halloween party for his friends.

But then again, the best part of these boring parties was that Emilia would be dressing up in beautiful gowns.

"Today too, she looks amazing. That's E.M.T. for you!"

After fawning over her angelic appearance, he then proceeded to scan the hall with his eyes to check up on his companions.

Emilia and Roswaal are talking with the annoying nobles, Otto is trying to strike some deals with some merchants.....judging by his expression, it's probably not going well. As expected of him. Garfiel is sitting quietly. He is probably uncomfortable as heck in that suit though. Beatrice is talking with the young ladies to socialize...okay that goes into the Beako growth diary.

He nodded to himself, with a smile filled with pride. It has been a few months since the events at the sanctuary, everyone has become quite close to each other.

After all the hellish trials we overcame together, it's nice to see them relaxing and having fun.

A warm smile spread across his face, as he happily watched his beloved comrades, for whom he can give up his own life without a second's thought.

I won't let them die....no matter wha-

"It's nice to see that you're happy but, you shouldn't nod and smile to yourself while staring at others like that, Subaru. People will mistake you as an indecent individual... Or maybe that is wha-"

"Oh shut it, Julius."

Subaru hissed at the purple-haired royal knight, who had come up to him with two glasses of drinks. Julius went ahead and stood beside him. Subaru looked at the glasses and snorted with annoyance.

"I don't drink."

Julius stared at him with wide eyes. His surprised expression then turns into one of acceptance.

"I thought you were at least fifteen...but that does explain your childish behavior."

"I'll splash that thing on your face if you keep this up."