After I Stopped Sponsoring, the Female Leads Began Obsessing Over Me

80 – The youngest princess and the 3rd princess’s man.

Karen was not very pleased with her Ian.

This is because a stone that rolled in from somewhere captured Asteria’s heart.

— What a talented kid. She wants to somehow make it her real wife, but she is also grateful just to stand side by side with her real wife.

I couldn’t understand.

Why does someone of Asteria’s caliber yearn for someone of her caliber so much?

‘He was not attached to anyone…….’

Even to Karen herself.

He is the one in command during her mission.

Wicked.

A part of my heart felt frustrated.

I know this is off topic, but I also have a small complaint.

Of course, it is a small complaint.

Karen is a professional among professionals.

I will follow Asteria’s instructions, but I can’t help but notice the shortcomings.

‘Although his performance on the train was excellent, he was not calm.’

For example, what is that somewhat unrhythmic gait…….

It is definitely not the gait of those who danced.

It’s a bit scary to think that he has to play the role of ‘the princess’s man’ brilliantly at today’s banquet.

‘I guess I should teach you.’

Should we call it a petty revenge? I gave him a little surprise in return for his teachings.

And then I held his hand.

So one step, two steps.

“…?”

Karen was embarrassed.

… I felt it.

His steps change with each step.

He absorbs her teachings as if searching for old memories.

A genius sculptor said.

He said, ‘I don’t sculpt, I just find the shape buried in the marble.’

Ian was clearly discovering a dance that he had just learned for the first time, as if he was remembering something he had momentarily forgotten.

Karen realized.

This is talent, she said.

And she was let down her guard by that realization for a moment.

Ian pulled himself closer.

Close enough to hear each other’s breathing.

His black eyes were staring at him.

“What now?”

Even in this darkness, his eyes clearly shine brightly.

Like the talent he has.

“… That’s enough.”

Karen could vaguely sense what Lady Asteria saw in him.

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They say escorts cannot enter the banquet hall.

However, it seems that the escorts also wear simple formal attire to match the atmosphere.

“I’m happy because I’m a bodyguard and don’t have to join the nobles’ asari group.”

Karen headed down the street next to her, saying that at a big banquet like this, there would be a separate gathering for the escorts.

“The Third Princess’ proxy attendee, Ian Black Angus, is here!”

The banquet hall was luxurious and gorgeous.

‘… As natural as possible.’

Of course, Ian was not used to such aristocratic banquets. But.

– By nature, the ‘Emperor’s Man’ is generous no matter what actions he takes. I guess you could say he’s a kind of clown.

According to Karen’s advice, she just needs to not be scared.

It is not that difficult because it means that all you have to do is act confidently and leisurely.

As I looked around and ate finger food, I noticed a few named characters.

Some of the most promising students in the North, leading figures from various guilds, one or two people who appear to be reporters, including Schwab, etc.

However, even among those people, Ian felt that their interest in him was not small.

“Oh my. You look even more personable now that you are dressed up. What is your relationship with the Third Princess?”

The first woman to approach was the gorgeously decorated young daughter of a count family. She seemed to be very interested in gossip.

She did.

“Since you attended the Northern Grand Duke’s banquet, of course you will participate in the sparring that will be held tomorrow. I am looking forward to it.”

Prospective named knights who are mainly active in the northern region also showed a strong desire to win.

“If it’s Black Angus, isn’t it the family that ruled East Thane near the capital? hehehe.”

At least among her middle-aged nobles, there were people who spoke to her as if they were somewhat pitiful.

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I treated people like that for a while.

My eyes hurt from the dazzling jewels adorned by the nobles, and the strong scent of perfume kept numbing my sense of smell.

‘… Socializing is also difficult.’

I felt the need to get some air.

Just taking a short break won’t make a dent in the status of ‘The Princess’s Man’.

Just then, an outdoor banquet hall connected by a small door caught my eye. It looks empty because most of the nobles have gone indoors, but it seems to serve the purpose of taking a breather.

I’m trying to escape through the passage like that.

“No, are you tired already?”

An oily and slippery voice was heard.

“hahahaha. For someone with the nickname of the third princess’s man, I’m a little disappointed, huh?”

Middle boss, Herman Pierce.

At first, I thought she looked like a male version of Sharon, but that’s not the case.

If Sharon Pierce is like an ice sculpture,

This person is like ice that has melted and become slippery.

The more you look at it, the more you feel it, but compared to its sharp appearance, it is sly.

Even that light-hearted joke has a bone to it.

“It looks like a great banquet with lots to enjoy. Thank you for your hospitality.”

“hahahaha. I thought Ian might have been tired since he went out. If he were the ‘Princess’s Man’, wouldn’t he have experienced many more extravagant banquets than this? Even if it was a student city.”

As expected, he has a suspicious personality. On the surface, it may seem like a half-hearted remark, but its meaning is clear sarcasm and suspicion.

“If the food is great, wouldn’t you want to savor it slowly and enjoy it? I want to take my time.”

“Hmm.”

The guy let out a small breath.

It would be unfounded to interpret that sigh, suspecting that it had another purpose.

Herman muttered in a voice as slippery as melted ice.

“3 The princess’s men have always been faithful to social life. The performance will begin soon, so let’s look forward to it.”

After saying that, Hermann’s back turned away.

‘… What is this guy?’

The purpose of those unfortunate words and actions was not clear.

I wonder if he wants to make the banquet more popular as a clown called the princess’s man.

Or is it possible that he suspects that the title of the princess’s man itself is a lie and that he is hiding some other purpose?

The former was because this banquet was a meaningful event in his competition for succession, and the latter was because it was to build performance, so it was difficult to guess what was in Hermann’s head.

But one thing is certain: he is clearly looking down on Ian himself.

Ian, who came outside, let out a small sigh.

“Whew.”

It’s outdoors, but it’s cool.

Looking closely, there is a boundary between places where snow is piled up and places where it is not.

It looks like magic in the form of a membrane is unfolding.

When she turned her head, she saw Lina Roswell smiling brightly, meeting people here and there like a fish in water, through the window.

The dress that matches her hair color looks like a flower has bloomed.

“Danya…”

I was worried that there might be some kind of discrimination between the beasts, but it seems like they are getting a lot of attention from young nobles. Well, it’s hard to resist that fluffy looking tail and pricking ears.

“Is there no need to ruin the banquet?”

Ian muttered.

The melted ice guy made me cry for a while, but now I have to look at the bigger picture.

Hermann Pierce is a mid-boss that needs to be dealt with properly, so there is no harm in turning your stomach once in a while, but it is not a good idea to draw the attention of the Grand Duke of the North for no reason.

“There’s no need for me to ruin it.”

This is a banquet that is not going to be held properly anyway.

— Bambam bam!

Just then, the sound of a musical instrument can be heard from inside.

The flower of the social world, the ball.

The music announcing the beginning began to play.

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— Bbabam!

The loud sound of the instrument that caught the attention of the banquet hall stopped for a moment at the highlight.

The sudden silence made people look around for a moment.

— Click

The gorgeous lights that illuminated the banquet hall went out.

Then, the magic candles that had been glowing softly on the floor slowly began to rise toward the ceiling.

– “Ohh”

The soft and moody glow of candles and the light exclamations flowing from the attendees’ mouths add to the atmosphere of the ball.

The performance begins again and ends with a spectacular announcement of the start of the dance.

— Hey. It was a great production.

— Is it true that Prince Herman Pierce has a versatile talent other than just a sword?

Herman Pierce looked at the banquet hall with satisfaction.

‘As expected, the effort put into directing was worth it.’

Although the man the princess expected was a shabby man, and we have to find out what he really is, it would be perfect if the banquet ended with this kind of atmosphere.

‘If rumors start to spread in the social world, the succession will be solidified.’

Hermann Pierce nodded his head in satisfaction.

Meanwhile.

“Hmm.”

Ian was realizing his mistake.

‘I didn’t find a partner.’

At a dance, it is basic etiquette for men to find female partners. While others were working hard to find a partner, he was outside in the cold wind… It’s as if the ‘princely lady’s man’ was wrong from the very beginning.

Ian sighed softly.

I felt like I could understand at a glance where Hermann’s suspicions began.

‘The dance teacher didn’t teach me the basics.’

Karen muttered something that would have hit her if she heard it, and looked around her.

Of course, there is no rule that says you have to dance from the first song. Only suspicious eyes are focused on the fact that the princess’s man passed the first song.

— I guess Ian Black Angus couldn’t find a partner.

— Wow, what do you mean there wasn’t a lady you liked here?

— It goes without saying that unless she is a princess, I don’t like her.

As I was taking steps to get out of the way, I heard whispering around me.

At the far end, the orchestra conductor was trying to swing his hand holding the baton.

The strings of the cello and violin are about to tremble to start the first waltz for the ball…

That moment.

— Jump up!

The door to the banquet hall opened roughly.

Bright light suddenly poured into the banquet hall lit by soft candles. Those standing in the ballroom frowned.

In the meantime, someone muttered.

“Sha, Lady Sharon?”

Everyone’s eyes were focused on the door.

Sharon Pierce, a cold-looking girl with blue hair tied up.

She bowed her head in a somewhat shy yet elegant manner that she had never seen before.

“I’m sorry. I’m a little late even though it’s my brother’s banquet.”

– Crack.

Herman Pierce gritted his teeth.

‘Why is that b*tch here?’

It is a romantic and subtle atmosphere created with great care in both lighting and sound. That kid completely destroyed them all just by opening the door roughly. Was it intentional? No. It was clearly intentional.

A faint murderous intent emanated from Hermann’s frowning eyes, but due to the attention of those around him, he quickly put his smile back on.

“How can I say that my younger brother came to visit me? It was also my first step into the social world. I guess I can’t wait to come in. The ball is about to start.”

Sureuk.

Sharon, holding the hem of her dress and lowering her head, swept her eyes across the ballroom.

With a shocking first step into the social world, Didi is the youngest princess of the Pierce family.

.

It was natural that everyone’s attention was focused on where she was going.

No.

In fact, her destination was fixed.

Because there was only one person in the ballroom without a partner.

— Ttogak.

The sound of Sharon’s shoes rang out in the silence.

And at the end, the third princess’s man stood.