Chương 191: Chapter 174. Dinner With The Nyx Royal Family 4

Once the Waiters had arrived and taken the used dishes off of the table, I asked them to provide us with the necessary spoons and bowls for the ice cream to be served. The Waiters didn't seem to hear me so I repeated myself, only to be met with silence." Do as he asked of you. Don't embarrass us, Marsh."" As you command, Your Highness!" The King backed me up and caused the Waiter to be frightened. He took a look at Leonard and then back to me before he answered his King.

The Waiter ran to the kitchen along with the other 2 who collected the dishes." Sorry about that, Matthew." Delcan apologized to me about the Waiter's attitude, I could tell that the Royal Family as a whole felt the same way as Delcan, but didn't voice it since so many Guards were watching us. I guess they didn't want to make it seem like they were apologizing for their entire culture to a foreigner? Even if they were getting along with me now.

I decided to try and lighten the mood and say that it didn't bother me too much." It's fine. I'm used to things like this. When I was traveling to fight the Hero, I wasn't even allowed to sleep in the same building as the rest of my traveling companions."" That's outrageous!"" Tell me about it."" Truly there were nothing but fools during that journey." Charlotte yelled, shocked at the story of my experience last year. I wonder how she'd react if she knew I was poisoned during that journey as well?

We never did find out who did that, did we? Sarah and Anna also chimed in with their feelings on the subject. I decided to remind them of the highlight of that journey though." It wasn't all bad for me though."" How so?" Delcan asked me for the reason, I couldn't help but smile at the memories." I was able to camp out in the night with Sarah and Anna for most of my stay in the villages and towns we entered."

"My Love..."" Darling..." My words caused my Wives to blush lightly." That still doesn't excuse the actions of those Lords!" Charlotte without realizing it, ruined the nice mood I just made with my Wives. I turned back to her as she began to continue her thoughts on the matter." You chose to protect their country, their lands! Even their very lives and the lives of their loved ones! Yet, they couldn't see through that and treated you like a flea infested dog!? How could you even think to help them after that!?"

Charlotte seemed to be really emotional for some reason. I was confused for a moment. I guess she forgot about earlier in the day, when I said the Hero and I were always fighting and that was my chance to get back at him. I looked at her and began to speak slowly in an attempt to calm her down." Charlotte, you do remember how I told you guys about how I wanted to fight the Hero, right? I didn't just go to fight him out of the kindness of my heart. I had reasons to do what I did.""

Yes, but did you ever tell those Lords about your reasons?"" Well... No?"" Exactly! So, they only had to have known that you were doing that! Yet they still treated you like that!? Where's the Honor in that!?" Charlotte's eyes were a little wet as she spoke. I guess ideas like propriety and honor are big issues for her? It'd make sense, considering it seems no matter what she does, she can't seem to gain the acceptance of her people. I guess that's where our differences start?

This book is hosted on another platform. Read the official version and support the author's work." I never really asked myself about something like that, to be honest with you."" Why?" Charlotte seemed genuinely confused about why I felt that why about the whole thing. Well, this is either going to go really well, or really badly. I took a deep breath and began to explain my thoughts." Because I didn't care about their opinions then, and I care even less about them now."

The Royal Family gasped in exasperation at my words. Sarah and Anna seemed to just be patiently waiting for the bowls to come so they could enjoy some ice cream." How could you say that about your fellow Noblemen, Matthew?" The Queen was the first to speak after collecting her thoughts. I guess this is kind of shocking to them? It's understandable I guess... Well, it does make sense, Gaia is very feudalistic in its mindset. At least for Diablos and I guess Darkheim? Or at least that what it seems to be?

From my interactions with Demons, Humans and now Dark Elves, I can see that there's a few similarities with the thoughts of the people of Gaia. Promethia also has a King after all... One of those similarities being the view of trying not to stick out and conform to what the group is thinking. The only time people decide against these thoughts are when people are personally affected by something. Like Charlotte's mistreatment. The only ones who I'm not sure why they bucked the trend are Warrick and Aqua.

I never asked them... Maybe I should when we have some time to spare? I guess I should give my answer to the Queen though." Well, what it comes down to, is that I truly do not care about them or how they feel about me."" Why? Is it because of..." The Queen trailed off at the end of her question, it seems she caught herself before asking me about being an Otherworlder. I smiled at her. It was nice to know that she was capable of stopping herself even when she was emotional. I figured I should help her out a bit."

My origin?" /Creak! / The Queen nodded her head. I continued to speak. It seems that the entire Royal Family and even their Guards were interested in my explanation. At the same moment, the doors to the kitchen opened and the Waiters brought the bowls and spoons. Sarah, who saw the Waiters, brought out the soft serve ice cream from her Mana Storage, along with an ice cream scooper. I placed the scooper into a bowl of hot water as I prepared to scoop the ice cream into the bowls.

As I worked, I began to explain myself." Well, my origins obviously play a part into my thought process. However, what it really comes down to is my Wives."" Sarah and Anna?"" Yes... Well, also Warrick and by extension, Aqua as well. Basically... They just wanted me to act more selfishly since I arrived in Diablos."" Selfishly?" Delcan spoke in surprise at my words as I scooped the first bowl of fresh ice cream." Yes, selfishly. Selfishness means something different to each individual.

Or at least that's what I think personally. To me and my life, my selfishness is for my Family and my Friends. I could care less what anyone thinks about me as long as I know those 2 groups are safe and happy."" And in return we'll make sure he is safe and happy." Sarah spoke on her own thoughts about my explanation. Her words were filled with joy at the bowl of ice cream I handed her. Also, it seems she's happy from me speaking about how much she and Anna mean to me.

Speaking of whom, I began to move onto Anna's bowl of ice cream as well." As for the reaction of the Lords to me as I went to the Northern Border. It didn't matter to me, because Sarah and Anna would be fine. Anna was fine staying with me as she was my Maid at the time and insisted on staying with me."" Not much has changed since then, Darling." Anna chimed in as well as I placed her bowl in front of her. She smiled as she noticed I gave her more strawberry ice cream than with Sarah's bowl.

Strawberry is her obvious favorite. I could tell since when she would get her own bowls of ice cream, you could always see more pink and red than white or brown in the bowl. Sarah was a fan of all of the flavors, so I balanced hers accordingly." Sarah ended up staying with me as well, even though she had a nice room prepared for her by the Lords. By the time Anna and I had been ready for bed, Sarah appeared like a gust of wind under the moonlight.

So, with the most important people to me being there, sleeping under the stars with me, life felt pretty good. And with time, life will get better. And this right here, holds the key to that I think." I handed a bowl to Delcan first. I stopped speaking to allow the Royal Family to digest what I had spoken about. In the meantime, I finished filling their bowls and handing it to them. I had returned to my seat and was about to begin my own bowl of ice cream when the Queen asked a question."

Do we need to do anything specific to eat this dish, Matthew?"" No, just stick your spoon in and enjoy." The Royal Family followed Sarah, Anna and I's example, and their reactions were as expected." This is amazing!" The Queen was the first to voice her opinion on the ice cream." It's unlike anything I've ever had before!" The King was quite happy with his bowl as well." I'm glad you're enjoying it." I spoke as I ate my own ice cream as well. I noticed Delcan was too busy enjoying the ice cream to speak.

The only one not speaking was Charlotte. In fact, she hadn't even tried the ice cream yet. I wondered why and asked her." Charlotte, is there something wrong?" Charlotte put her spoon into her bowl and looked at me with determined eyes." Matthew Drake, I challenge you to a duel!" Everyone stopped eating the ice cream at Charlotte's statement. Charlotte paid this no mind as she stared at me with a determined look in her eyes. I could only cock my head as I was confused...

I thought she began to want to be Friends with me like Delcan! So why this? What did I do to cause this?