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Chapter 297 The entrance song must be impressive
🕑 Added 2025-04-12 14:56:14 +0000 UTC"What the hell is this [Artoria Hall]?"
Although it was not the first time that his throat was choked by saliva, Nanaya swore that this was the most severe time he had been choked.
Lily was also helpless: "Actually, the original name of this banquet hall was Siegfried Hall. It was named by my great-great-great-grandfather. He said that since you guys think we are Germans, then I will just use the names of characters from German mythology."
"Forehead……"
Nanaya really had no way to deal with the childish temper of Lily's ancestor. You did this during the war, and you were really lucky that your whole family was not killed in the name of spreading rumors to mislead the people.
"So what now? Why did you change your name?"
"Of course it's because of you, Director Nanaya~" Lily showed an expression that wanted to laugh but didn't dare to, "Because you made Altria very popular, and even made me the representative of King Arthur.
"As my father said, if I use this name to slap the Windsor family in the face, my great-great-great-grandfather's spirit in heaven will surely rest in peace."
[Don't make it sound like he died with his eyes open! ]
Nanaya didn't know how to complain to Lily. He felt that the thinking patterns of the Wettin family were not normal.
"Let's not talk about this. Hey, Director Nanaya, what do you think of me today?"
Lily said this and turned around several times in front of Nanaya, apparently showing off her dress.
Perhaps to match the atmosphere of today's birthday, Lily wore a red dress which was quite rare tonight, although Nanaya didn't know whether the concept of red representing festive occasions existed in the UK.
This surprised Nanaya. He remembered that Lily hated changing clothes, but he didn't expect to see two pieces of clothes that she had never worn before.
"It's beautiful, but rare. I thought you hated wearing clothes." Nanaya expressed his thoughts.
"Don't make it sound like I'm doing performance art by being naked!" Lily waved her fist at Nanaya. "I just hate my sister's endless changing of clothes, but as a member of the Wettin family, I still pay attention to my appearance."
"Oh."
Nanaya didn't know what appearance had to do with changing clothes, but he thought Lily looked good in any clothes.
The only exception is this one.
It’s not that this outfit isn’t beautiful, but this outfit is too similar to the outfit that Red Saber Nero wore in Nanaya’s memory—except that the hem is not made of translucent tulle.
In addition, in a formal occasion like today, Lily's makeup was heavier than usual, especially her eyelashes, which made her look very similar to Nero.
However, everyone knows Lily's pitiful body shape.
So in Nanaya's opinion, Lily did not bring out the charm of this dress, but instead looked very awkward.
It's like a person wearing a suit, tie and leather shoes, but there is a hole in the middle of the legs of the trousers, revealing the [beep——]
No matter how handsome he is or how decent he looks, he is still a pervert.
Of course, Lily is not in such a hopeless situation yet, but if possible, Nanaya still hopes that she can borrow a bra from Sera.
"Your look is very rude."
Nanaya's sympathetic look made Lily pout.
"No, you are very beautiful today. Very beautiful."
stare----
"Ah... there are so many people here. It seems your sister is very popular."
Nanaya immediately changed the subject and smiled awkwardly at the British people gathered around him.
Although it was nominally a birthday party, Nanaya felt that it should be a true aristocratic banquet.
"About that. There are probably a few hundred people coming."
"Are there so many?"
Nanaya was surprised.
"As for the nobles, this is the only hobby they have. They gather together to compete with each other. It's all about showing off. They're probably the kind of people who would die if they don't get some sun for a day."
Lily answered simply, but there was a hint of contempt in her words.
“So they are not here to socialize so much as to bless my sister.
Of course, this is my sister's birthday party, so it's a little different. There will be more high-class gentlemen coming than at other parties. After all, it's a good opportunity."
"A chance to pick up girls?"
"That's right, these people want to take advantage of the opportunity to gain my sister's favor. This opportunity is quite rare for them.
"So they all try to show off themselves in front of their sister, just like peacocks spreading their tails. It's really hilarious, they all look like fools carved from the same mold. I think in this kind of situation, it is the director Matsuno wearing a Hawaiian short-sleeved shirt who can make a better impression on my sister."
Nanaya always felt that Lily's tone did not sound happy.
But if Shiki was there, he might really do as Lily said.
"But if that happens, it will probably leave a bad impression, right?"
“Who knows.” Lily seemed to have thought of something, “But Director Matsuno should attract the attention of some noble ladies with special fetishes.
"After all, women's tastes are unpredictable. I know of a noble lady who particularly likes men with hairy chests because she thinks kiwis taste good."
Nanaya didn't know whether he should say "your social circle is so messy". He glanced at his own clothes.
The suit he was wearing was not expensive, but at least it was decent, except for the bag he was carrying which was a bit of an eyesore.
Standing next to Lily, I felt like a follower, carrying things behind her.
"That's not the case. I think this is very much in line with your style, Director Nanaya." Lily said with a smile.
"Yeah?"
"Yes. Because my sister also knows what kind of person Director Nanaya is. If you act pretentiously at this time, it will only lower your opinion in her heart."
Lily smiled mischievously: "Is there a gift in this bag?"
"Yes, mine and others'." Nanaya nodded, "After all, Rin and the others still have work to do, so they entrusted me and Ori to come here."
"Director Nanaya, the gift you chose should be very beautiful, right? Will it suit my sister's taste?"
"You'll probably like it, right?"
Nanaya wasn't quite sure.
But since Ryan likes Lily’s disguised look so much, he should also like Lily’s look printed on the game console, right?
Perhaps……
Lily said with assurance: "It looks like it was carefully selected. That's good. I think my sister will definitely feel your kindness."
"puff--"
Seeing the two people talking at cross purposes, Ori couldn't help but feel disappointed.
"What's wrong?"
Lily looked at Ori with some hostility.
Ori replied with a wandering look in his eyes: "Nothing, I just thought of something happy."
"Forget it, Director Nanaya, you guys should go eat something quickly, otherwise it would be rude to eat after the official start."
"Hey? Don't you need to go see your parents first?"
"Of course not. You'll see it when you receive the gifts later."
Lily pushed Nanaya towards the edge of the banquet hall. She didn't want Nanaya to meet his parents so early.
The entire [Artoria Hall] is fan-shaped with the platform as the center.
At the outermost edge of the hall, there are several round tables filled with rows of delicious meals and drinks.
Although there are many types of food and they are all beautifully prepared, there is nothing unappetizing like the Starry Sky Pie.
However, there were no chairs next to the table, and Nanaya was a little unhappy that the guests had to eat while standing.
“Isn’t food meant to be enjoyed slowly and at a sitting time?”
Nanaya said awkwardly while holding the plate. In order to prevent food from getting on his clothes, he ate very awkwardly.
"Because it will be more impressive this way." Ori said while picking up the food on the plate, "After all, except for you, no one here comes just to eat."
Nanaya was suddenly speechless.
Actually, what Ori said was not wrong, because the upper-class people around them looked at them with contempt.
To be precise, he was looking at Nanaya.
Because of their backgrounds, Ori and Lily were already very familiar with this kind of banquet and their eating manners were very proper.
But Nanaya was different, although he was careful not to be disrespectful, his posture was still very bad, especially when compared with Ori and Lily.
If Lily hadn't been standing with them, they would probably have directly scolded Nanaya.
This is probably what a normal noble thinks. All the young ladies around him are outsiders.
"Well... never mind." Nanaya put the plates and cutlery back on his seat.
Although he was not full, Nanaya lost his appetite after being stared at like that.
"I really am not suited to this kind of high society."
Nanaya sighed and said.
"No way."
Ori quickly comforted him, "Although there are countless problems with your dining etiquette, your elegance and grace cannot be ridiculed. Didn't you see that they couldn't say a word?
"Senior, you have an aura that can rely on your confidence alone to prevent others from making any comments."
"Yes, that's right."
Lily quickly followed suit, she didn't want Ori to say all the good things about her.
"Director Nanaya, although your actions are not in accordance with etiquette, they are calm, elegant and graceful. It seems that your behavior is the truth of the world, and it makes ordinary people around you dare not imitate it. Sister will definitely be fascinated when she sees it."
What these two guys said was so good that Nanaya almost believed it.
"you……"
"Everyone."
Butler Clouzot had already stood on the podium without knowing when.
"Now, the birthday party for Miss Ryan hosted by the Wettin family in the [Artoria Hall] is about to begin."
Butler Clouzot, holding the microphone, said seriously that the somewhat ridiculous name of the banquet hall did not affect him at all.
"Thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to come to Wettin Manor today. Now we would like to invite the protagonist to appear on stage."
At the introduction of the old butler, Ryan slowly walked down the stairs in a white dress.
Although I knew Ryan was very beautiful before, the halo of being the protagonist today made her even more beautiful in Nanaya's eyes.
Elegant, luxurious, these words used to describe aristocratic ladies are very suitable for Ryan now.
Dang dang bang bang?
As Ryan appeared, music suddenly sounded in the hall.
This was an orchestral performance with a steady tone. Only then did everyone present notice that there was an orchestra playing hard in the corner of the hall.
“…”
“…”
“…”
The band's level is very high, and the performance of dozens of people is also very spectacular.
But none of the guests present applauded. Not because they were enjoying the music and had to remain quiet; but because everyone had an expression on their face that was somewhere between constipation and the thought of dying.
"Hey, Director Nanaya, you also think this song is very suitable for this occasion, right?"
From Lily's smug smile, Nanaya knew that the song being played now was one hundred percent the work of this girl.
"Um...senior, should we sing a song?" Ori's face flushed red. "Lily, you are really a genius."
"certainly."
Lily proudly straightened her tablet and said, "Who told these nobles to be so boring? Of course, birthdays should be more lively, right?"
But Nanaya felt that except for himself and Ori, there should be no one present who didn't want to strangle Lily to death.
I understand the logic, but the question is, what does it mean to have an orchestra play "Happy Birthday to You"? !
