The celebration hall was filled with conversations and talks. Many people came forward to congratulate the Blake family, singing praises and giving their well wishes to the heir.
Feeling tired from constantly replying thank you, or how it was all just the generosity of Goddess, or how he couldn't believe it too, Rio just wanted to make an excuse and leave, so he can look for the protagonist.
"I'll just use the restroom." Rio said, as he stood up and turned to leave.
However, before he could even take 2 steps further, the sound of all music and chatter stopped, as one man came forward and announced the arrival of the King and the Royal Family.
Rio came back and sat upon his chair again. Amelia looked at him weirdly and asked "What happened, why are you still here?"
"What do you mean?" Rio asked.
"You said you were leaving for the restroom. Then you just stood up and sat back again. Were you making excuses so you can run and play around alone?"Amelia said.
Rio shook his head and replied "That's not what I was doing?"
"No, you were definitely planning to do that. You wanted to leave, and have me take your place in greeting everyone. Why are you getting so lazy at everything brother?" Amelia said, clearly understanding her brother's intentions, she also threw in a punch for her brother.
"Cause it's a bother." Rio said - "And focus on yourself. The Royal family's coming and you're still eating nonstop. How can you even eat that much with that little tummy." He said, as he pulled the plate of snacks away from her, which was now half empty already.
"Why, you jealous of my superpower?" Amelia replied happily, as she cleaned her hands and mouth.
"Superpower my socks, I think you may have chugged down a storage ring with your sweets. I'll have to ask some healers to do their tests." Rio said as he really did doubt how she could eat this much. She's like a shrew, who'll eat whatever and whenever you give her something. "See, everyone's staring at you."
Amelia looked around and said "You're just jealous of my superpower. And they're looking at you, not me."
"Of course they are. Didn't you hear, I'm a genius?" Rio took the chance to boast as it came."Humff only for now, when I awaken, no one will even remember your name, and then I'll beat you." Amelia said proudly, she really wanted to awaken fast, so her brother won't bully her anymore. And she can beat him if he snatches her sweets.
"Yeah yeah keep dreaming." Rio said, while pushing the plate of food away from her reach.
'Tsk' Amelia clicked her tongue, as her attempt to get him busy in talking and pull her snacks back failed.
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After the announcement everyone turned their eyes towards the staircase where the King, along with his family was coming from.
King Maximus, dressed in the majestic dragon robe, adorned with intricate runic embroidery and designs, was walking at the forefront with his wife, Queen Athena, who was dressed in a similar red gown with a crown of pearls and diamonds rested upon her head.
Behind them were prince Alfred and prince Bernhardt, both wearing suits that showed their youthful charms and noble lineage. Both prince's walked exuding the aura of confidence and strength.
In between both brothers, was the girl of the day, the princess of this empire, Rebecca Von Schott, for whom this event was planned. Just a sight of her was enough to make everyone awestruck. Her light gown shimmered with pearls and jewels, reflecting the light and captivating the onlookers. As her smile held the attention of all who laid eyes upon her.
The guests rose from their seats, showing their respect and admiration for the royal family as they made their entrance.
As the royal family proceeded towards the central stage, the guests remained standing, their eyes fixated on the figures, each lost in their own thoughts and fantasies. The atmosphere was silent, as the king walked up to his throne and sat upon it.
Once seated, everyone greeted the king and royal family at once, to which the king just nodded and gestured with his hand for them to be seated as well. A warm smile graced his face as he surveyed the room, acknowledging the presence of each esteemed guest.
"I welcome everyone who responded to my invitation to join me in the celebration of my daughter's 10th birthday. This isn't much, but everyone here still gathered for it in such short notice, and for that I'm grateful. So I'll also make an important announcement at the end. For now, let's enjoy ourselves."
Rio, tried to listen to what the king was saying, but it was all usual opening speeches that bored him, so once he finished speaking and told everyone to enjoy themselves, Rio decided to leave this table and go towards the section of the events where young kids and childrens were talking and playing around.
Since the event was going to last for a while, kids can't just stay with their parents, especially when in events like this where many new partnerships and alliances are formed. So for young heirs and childrens a separate hall was prepared and after King's announcement everyone just started leaving there.
Amelia followed him too, as she didn't want to stay there and greet those old man again and again. As her brother said, it was a bother, after all. Plus she hadn't met many of her other friends so she was eager to meet them too.
As Rio kept walking his gaze kept looking around, trying to see any sign of dear protagonist, but to no avail.
Since his father was here, Leon should've come here too, but Rio couldn't find him anywhere. He was like a cockroach who hid behind the rag, while Rio kept searching entire room.
Rio was about to give up on searching and go eat something that Royal chefs prepared, when he heard a voice that made him stop in his tracks.
"Hey, are you blind."
"How dare you try to put your hand on us, you idiot. Do you even know who we are?"
Due to the crowd gathered at the front he couldn't see clearly, but he was sure this is where he'll meet the protagonist. After all, who else could get insulted by shitty lines like this.
'Found you, my little rat, now let's see what you were up to.'
Instead of going through the crowd, which would've cleared a way for him if they saw his face, he preferred to watch the fun from afar. He had no intention of associating himself with the protagonist or these petty villains in any way.
So he took the stairs on the side and got to a little higher ground from where he could see everyone clearly.
Of course he didn't forget to bring Amelia with him, he was not going to leave her in the same room as that creature. He had no idea how fate or heavens worked here, if protagonist halo was even a thing or not. Since this world is not a novel but a real world, does plot armors even exist here. He didn't know. So it was better to be careful and take every precaution, until he finished all his little experioments and learned everything about the differences between the real world and the novel setting.
He had read too many novels where the halos of these protagonists turns everyone around them into idiots or licking dogs, he was in no mood to let Amelia or himself for the matter, get infected by that virus. He didn't even have the system who could answer his questions or give him some security, so he wanted to just stay silent and observe for now. At least until his chance to interfere comes.
"What are we doing here brother. Everyone's downstairs." Amelia asked, looking around, noticing only few people were present there and everyone else were enjoying their time in the hall below.
Rio looked at Amelia and smiled - "We'll be watching a drama. I'll show you something fun."magic
"Hmm you sound sus brother." Amelia said, narrowing her eyes at him, who was now smirking like a bad guy, looking at the crowd below.
"Just look and don't speak." Rio said.
Amelia wanted to ask what should she look for in the crowd, when a sharp voice sounded in the hall, as the people performing the cheerful soothing music stopped playing their equipments.
"What're you looking at trash. Keep your eyes low, you moron. How dare you stare back at me."
Rio stood there holding the railings and a glass of juice that he just picked up from the side. "There, see the drama begins."
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A/N -So who's gonna speak up and save our dear protagonist. Will it be Amelia, Rebecca or someone new. Why is protagonist getting bullied by kids -is it a faceslap moment or is it reality.