Grandeur Fantasia

Chapter 64 ~ Dance (2)

"Hmph, who was that guy, acting all conceited!"

"How deplorable."

"...I don't like that guy."

"He's so rude!"

Freya, Vyra, Charlotte and Mia said their impressions of Pavel right after he left.

"Leon... I'm sorry for what just happened. Although I did expect him to come to this banquet, I did not expect him to confront us."

"It is fine, your highness. There is nothing for you to apologize for. In fact, I am thankful that he showed himself now. Thanks to that, I could ascertain his personality in person."

"...I see. Thank you."

Leon and Aria smiled to each other as they talk with each other.

"However, was that a wise idea to provoke him, Leon?"

Iris asked Leon worriedly.

Her worry was justifiable considering Leon just provoked a son of quiet an influential noble in the kingdom. Although it was almost one hundred percent that he was the mastermind behind the princess's assault, there were no evidence or reliable witness as of this moment. Thus, he couldn't be condemn whatsoever.

"In dealing with a conceited immature person who expects everything to proceed as they wish, it would be easier to predict their movements and plans when they were provoked."

"Eh? What do you mean?"

"Since their pride would not allow them to be outdone by anyone else, especially by someone they thought were of a lower rank, they would let their feelings cloud their judgement, causing their plans to be defective and easy to deal with."

That's why Leon called him an amateur. Not only did he show his true feelings, he also let others provoke him and let them get under his skin. He wouldn't even last a minute in the battlefield Leon's used to in his previous world.

"I-I see! As expected of Leon!"

Iris's eyes sparkle after hearing Leon's explanation to his actions. Her looks now with her hands clasped together, admiring Leon, was incredibly innocent. In addition to her womanly figure, no one would expect her to be the captain of the princess's royal guards.

Suddenly, the music became one volume louder than it was before and many nobles began approaching the empty space at the center of the hall in couples.

"Ah, it seems that the time has come."

Leon also noticed the reason for the change in the music's volume.

"Will you be my partner for the first dance, Leon?"

Aria smiles at Leon as she gave her right hand.

"It will be my pleasure, Aria."

The two walked towards the center of the hall, hand in hand, gathering the attention of everyone in the hall.

From what Leon observed, the waltz of this world was similar to the one he knew from his previous world. Thus, there wouldn't be any problem for him.

"Then I will also find someone to dance with. Maybe I can get some information about that Pavel guy. What about you guys?"

Alex said as he turned towards his friends.

"I'll wait for darling. I don't want to dance with anyone else."

"Me too."

"I-I don't want to dance with anyone else but Leon as well."

"I'll eat the desserts while waiting for Leon~"