Dangerous loyalty『Tartaglia x MR』

XLIX

Tʜᴇ ʙᴀɴϙᴜᴇᴛ pt.1

M/n was bored out of his mind waiting for the main attendees to arrive but he had a chance to chat up potential business partners to bring in better heating systems to the citizens.
"Whoa, look at his majesty go. He looks so serious~"

"He must be, but I must admit it makes him even more attractive."Kunikuzushi and Diluc chuckle at their chatter and the others join in, happy admiring their lover conduct business.
Off to the side Verose and Eraqus chuckle at the scene before them.
"Wow, he's truly trying to save this snow riddle land. We must try out hardest as well! How can I help?"

"Eraqus, you've done more than we can thank you for. Your visions help us the most, especially when you give us constant updates on Lumine and Dainsleif. Allow M/n and I to handle the taxing issues regarding this nation."Eraqus smiles brightly, he truly felt lucky to have met M/n and Verose in this lifetime. There were good vibes around the banquet hall until the doors sprang open and a cool chill rolls into the room. Immediately Baizhu shivers along with Aether, M/n immediately glances back to see two and rushed over to cover them with his fur coat.
"Diluc, try your best to keep them warm while I send Heidi to retrieve the other coats."

"Yes, your majesty!"M/n smiles warmly before turning to Heidi with a nod, she quickly catches the hint and then rushes off just as M/n turns to Verose with a smirk, a smirk that no other person but Verose and Eraqus saw. M/n takes a deep breath and then gets into character. He steps into the aisles to greet his mother.
"Glory to the Tsaritsa and the land she blesses."M/n recites only to be bypassed by his mother, this of course caught everyone's attention. M/n sighs 'heavily' then turns to greet the other Archons following behind.
"Glory to the Shogun, it's an honor to have you here. How have you been, Lady Ei."

"Things have been better in Inazuma thanks to your interference. I also brought you something." Servants from Inazuma brought forth a claymore.
"Made by my blacksmith, the Katsuragikiri Nagamasa should be of great use to you."M/n smiles brightly as Verose took the claymore and stored it elsewhere for safekeeping. Heidi leads the ruler off to her destinated seat just as Venti steps up. The short Archon beams brightly.
"It's been some time since we last saw each other! Glory to the first snow of Snezhnaya! I've brought you wine and a replica of The Holy Lyre der Himmel! I heard from Master Diluc that you play beautifully!"

"Oh!? I-I didn't know he heard me play, thank you, Lord Venti."Once again the head maid and butler jump into action for the next Archon to approach.
"I greet the great royal family of Liyue."M/n kneels politely when approached by Rex lapis, his wife Guizhong, and his Son and daughters; Xiao, Ningguang, and Hu Tao.
"Oh goodness! You've grown into such a lovely young man!" Guizhong pulls M/n into a hug, much to his confusion the family seemed rather open towards him rather than being to themselves and withdrawn. Guizhong reintroduces her and Zhongli's children to the prince with the utmost glee.
"The last time we saw you was when you were a small baby! Oh, how Ningguang loved holding you when your father brought you to Liyue to visit!"

"Mother now's not the time to reminisce. The prince has other people to greet, we can embarrass him later. Ah before I forget, This is what we brought for you."Ningguang held out a broach made from Core lapis and attached it to M/n's coat with a smile. The royal family smiles happily at the male before bowing lightly.
"Glory to the first snow of Snezhnaya."M/n felt a warmth in his chest that wasn't there previously, it was nearly the same as being with Heidi and the harem. Though he didn't know them, he felt like he did. The family follows after Heidi and the last group step forward.
"I greet the young lord Kusanali and her company. Today is our first and official meeting so allow me to give you this book from my collection."M/n kneels to be at eye level with the small Archon. He gently hands the book over to her and she smiles.
"My name is Nahida, you can call me as such! Cyno has learned a lot about you-"

"Ahem!"Cyno clears his throat to stop Nahida from continuing as Alhaitham chuckles lightly.
M/n's head snaps up and he makes eye contact with the Cyno.
"Glory to the first snow of Snezhnaya, I've been waiting to meet you since you sent that letter."Cyno says cooly but his cheeks become rosy from the princes' gaze, instead of realizing the man was becoming shy M/n immediately assumed that he was cold. He orders Heidi to bring over another coat for the newest member. The prince stands and drapes the coat onto Cyno.
"Ah, welcome to my harem, I hope this pearl accessory suits you well."M/n happily fixes the pearl into Cyno's hair for all to see, not a soul held their focus on the Tsaritsa...