A Narrow-Eyed Nobleman Is Always Misunderstood

Episode 228 – The Grand Duchess Gave a Congratulatory Gift.

The star of the banquet held at the imperial palace could definitely be Alberto.

In the first place, this banquet itself was intended to praise Alberto’s achievements.

It is natural that the attention of everyone present is focused on Alberto.

In fact, Alberto was in the center of the crowded place in the banquet hall.

“Congratulations. Marquis Geneltus. It was a few years ago that I saw you at the Royal Academy, but now I see you not as a cadet and an instructor, but as a nobleman with the same title.”

The first to approach and offer congratulations was the Marquis of Sebatia.

This was because most of the nobles gathered here had little acquaintance with Alberto and attended because of their relationship with Alberto’s father, Count Meydern.

Among them, the only one who could be said to be closest to Alberto was the Marquis of Sebatia.

Most of the people who were close to me were people who came to the engagement ceremony and became familiar with each other.

“Thank you for your congratulations. Marquis of Sebatia.”

Alberto no longer gave the honorific title ‘nim’ to the Marquis of Sebatia, who came to see him first after receiving the new surname of Geneltus and the title of marquis.

In the past, they were in different positions as cadets and instructors, common nobles and titled nobles, but now they are in equal positions as marquis.

So now there was no need to bow down anymore, except for those who held very high positions such as margraves, dukes, archdukes, kings, and emperors.

The eyes of other nobles who saw Alberto and the Marquis of Sebatia exchanging greetings were full of envy.

The first person to greet a nobleman at a title award ceremony was, of course, the emperor who bestowed the title.

And there was a set order of greetings after the emperor.

The first thing to do is to say hello to your teacher or guardian.

Although it was an aristocratic society that valued lineage, personal connections could not be ignored.

Guardianship was where this aspect stood out.

A nobleman who received a title had to bow to his guardian after the emperor.

Receiving a title means that you have finally become a nobleman who can fulfill his role as a nobleman.

So it was natural to express gratitude to the person who helped him get to this point.

So the people gathered here could know that Alberto’s guardian was the Marquis of Sebatia.

“Congratulations. Marquis Geneltus. Thanks to you, I was able to relieve a huge burden. “I will continue to remain loyal to the empire.”

“Thank you for your congratulations. His Excellency the Duke of Bedoran.”

The next person to come was Duke Bedoran.

He was grateful to Alberto for removing the trouble from the family.

However, the people around seemed to think differently.

‘Duke Bedoran was able to relieve a large burden?’

‘The contribution made by Marquis Geneltus appears to be enormous.’

He had assumed that he had accomplished something so great that Duke Bedoran said it was a huge burden.

In reality, Alberto’s contribution was great.

We obtained information about a traitor that could not be found even if a large intelligence organization did its best to investigate.

On top of that, he virtually destroyed the organization, so if this isn’t a big ball, what is a big ball?

“You’re getting married soon? If you don’t have a better place to go on your honeymoon, stop by our estate. “For the sake of a hero who devoted himself to his country, we will treat him with the best.”

“Thank you just for your words.”

The Duke of Bedoran recommended his estate as a honeymoon destination to Alberto, who was about to get married, and then left for the next person.

When the Duke of Bedoran withdrew, everyone rushed to greet Alberto.

But they had to retreat soon.

“Long time no see. Congratulations on becoming a marquis. Prince Albert.”

This was because there was someone who was not inferior in status or reputation to any of the nobles gathered here, but was actually ahead of them.

“It is an honor to meet you. Archduchess Irene Svartina Galois.”

The successor to the Grand Duchy of Galois, who is certain to become the next Grand Duke of Galois.

It was because Irene appeared.

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The appearance of her child, Rene, forced many of her nobles to give her precedence to her.

She was only an heir who had not yet inherited the position of Grand Duke, but even though she was a noblewoman with her title, she could not be treated hastily.

This was because her grand duke had the authority to grant titles to her vassals.

In addition, anyone who became a vassal of the Grand Duke’s family had the right to pass on the title to her successor.

Therefore, those who could only pass on her title to her could not treat her poorly.

Rather, she was just waiting for an opportunity to catch her eye and become her vassal.

“Has it been three years since we met at the Royal Academy?”

“Yes. “It’s been 3 years.”

Irene smiled brightly and shared her words with Alberto.

As the heir to the grand duchy, she had the same status as a marquess.

So even though she did not give Alberto her own title, no one pointed this out.

“At that time, it was Marquis Geneltus who helped me up after I fell while walking without looking straight ahead. Do you remember?”

“Of course I remember.”

When Irene spoke of their first meeting three years ago, Alberto responded, recalling her memories of that day.

Nina was silently watching the conversation between the two people.

It may have been in the past, but now she and Alberto have promised to get married.

Alberto is a man who will never betray his promise to himself.

Therefore, Nina leisurely sat behind her and listened to the conversation between Alberto and Irene.

It could be said to be the so-called relaxedness of a winner.

“At that time, thanks to meeting you and receiving help, I was able to get my mind together and get to this position.”

“Is that so?”

Alberto was silently listening to Irene telling stories about herself.

In the past, I would have gotten away with it because I was bored, but now that I had been given a title, I had to pay attention to my every move.

“I realized it thanks to the helping hand you gave me. “There are not only bad people in this world.”

Irene then explained what position she was in and how she got there.

There was only one conclusion.

I was able to get to this position thanks to the helping hand you gave me.

“So, now I came to you because I wanted to repay you.”

“This is a reward given by the Grand Duchess. I don’t know what it will be, but I’m really curious.”

“Hehe. I will give you detailed compensation later when you visit our territory.”

Irene handed Alberto the envelope she had brought along with a story about compensation.

“What is this?”

“This is a ticket to use the teleport gate closest to the Grand Duchy of Galois and a permit to freely enter the Grand Duchy at any time.”

What she gave to Alberto was something of value beyond her imagination.

A ticket to use a teleport gate that costs a huge amount of money to use once, and a free entry permit for the Grand Duchy of Galois.

By giving away two precious items that she money she could not buy, Irene let people know what kind of person she was.

A person who possesses both enormous wealth and enormous power.

That was Irene Svartina Galois.

She was appealing to Alberto through this.

I am a much better wife than that woman over there named Nina.

So, come to the Grand Duchy of Galois and become mine.

Then, more wealth and fame will be granted.

Irene hoped that Alberto would accept the gift she gave her.

Wouldn’t that be the only way to bring him into her domain and make him truly hers through her various works?

Now all that was left was to wait for Alberto to accept his gift

“Sorry. At that time, I wasn’t expecting anything in return. So…”

Alberto handed the envelope to Irene again.

“I feel like this is too much of a gift for me to receive. “I’m sorry.”

Alberto was not a tactless person.

This was because it was clear what Irene wanted.

Alberto, who met Helen in the Elpario Empire and had a similar experience, could clearly see Irene’s intention

If Alberto had been a young man with a burning desire for success, he might have accepted Irene’s aim hers hers.

However, Alberto has already achieved the level of sword master and has the position of marquis through his own merits.

So, Irene’s trick couldn’t work on him.

“…”

Rather, it was Irene who was surprised by this situation.

She had no idea Alberto would react like this.

Therefore, she began to burn with the desire to have Alberto even more.