Roaring Heroes Battle the Overlord (Ainz)

Chapter 48: Spar

In the expansive estate of Tepno, beneath the luxurious glow of thirty-two magic crystal chandeliers, a modest banquet was underway.

Chicken breasts, beef fillets, salmon, and fresh lake prawns adorned porcelain plates. Buttered bread, cheese, and lemon cakes were piled high. There were sausages, vegetable stew, and various delicacies filling the air with savory aromas.

Sean and Stella quietly slurped their soup, trying to cover their mouths with food to avoid making any noise.

What did it feel like for an adventurer of the Baharuth Empire to suddenly find himself seated next to the esteemed Golden Princess of the Re-Estize Kingdom? Sean and Stella chose not to answer this potentially life-threatening question.

Though Baharuth Empire and Re-Estize Kingdom had avoided war in recent years, a century-old feud lingered, maintaining an uneasy facade of hostility between the two nations.

EeDeChi had insisted Sean and Stella join the banquet. Initially, they thought it was merely a noble's customary dinner invitation, an effort to foster goodwill between adventurers and their employer. Little did they expect the hostess to be none other than Princess Reneer herself.

Now, they sat, quietly devouring their meal, afraid to utter a word, lest their Baharuth origins be revealed by their accents.

Kuuderika and Ureirika, the twin sisters, sat beside Stella. Stella couldn't bear to leave them alone at the inn, so she brought them along. Her face flushed with anxiety, occasionally leaned forward to pick at some delicate desserts from the plates and share them with the twin sisters, urging them to be quieter and more well-behaved.

If Princess Reneer were to notice the twins and inquire about their background, it would undoubtedly lead to a lengthy and troublesome tale.

The banquet was sparsely attended, featuring only Princess Reneer, Climb, and the six-member "The Last Defender of the Way" adventurer team. Princess Reneer sat at the head of the long table, with Climb on her left and EeDeChi on her right, while the others were seated around them.

Fortunately, Sean and Stella don't have to worry about Princess Reneer asking them questions, as there's a brazen character at the banquet now who is the center of attention.

EeDeChi patted Princess Reneer's shoulder and poured wine into her tall glass until it overflowed. She raised her own glass, her face lit with an encouraging smile. "Young lady, I have high hopes for you! Here's to you!"

Princess Reneer smiled reluctantly, delicately lifting her glass to lightly clink with EeDeChi's, taking a small sip. EeDeChi downed her drink in one go and then served Princess Reneer a fresh prawn, urging, "Eat more, grow stronger, stay healthy to handle state affairs better."

Barrett, with a white silk napkin draped across his lap, stared in astonishment. He watched EeDeChi's actions, forgetting to chew on the sausage on his fork.

This wasn't the respectful attitude of an orichalcum-level adventurer towards a kingdom's princess—it was more like a middle-aged lady coaxing her relative's young girl to drink! EeDeChi showed no hint of respect towards royalty or the princess, as relaxed as if she were among her own adventurer team.

Climb, seated at Princess Reneer's left, furrowed his golden brows, his face flushed with anger. If Princess Reneer had shown any displeasure, he would have promptly asked this rude adventurer to leave the banquet. Whether EeDeChi had saved his life or not, if she upset Princess Reneer, she became his enemy.

As the toasts and conversations continued, several dishes were served. After the serving maids withdrew, with a creak, the side door next to the dining hall opened, revealing a tall, blue-haired swordsman.