The event hall of the mansion was packed with people, they were all important members of the cities near the mansion or other nobles with close relations with the Guthald house, they were all sitting neatly at different tables that were clearly separated into three levels until reaching the podium where the ceremony will take place.
The first and lowest level was where the wealthy men and influential merchants who came to the celebration to form ties with the Guthald family and their future heiress were, it could be said that they were all opportunistic people, but with a good social status that they were looking for an opportunity to take another step up the social ladder of the kingdom.
On the second level were those especially influential and famous men and merchants who were invited by the Guthald family to the celebration, these people as such are those who already have certain previous relationships with the family and also have political or military power in the Remarkable kingdom, they sat at tables more luxurious than those of the first level and could well represent the social influence of the family, among them, were also some minor nobles with good relations towards the Guthald.
In the third and last lower level were the main members of the Guthald family, as well as those VIPs among the family's guests, including heads of families of counts and even marquesses, as well as representatives of the closest families of dukes. Guthald being raised to 3 of these, it couldn't be said to be a small number since the number of dukes in the Fairoth kingdom is quite less than in other kingdoms.
Everyone was already sitting neatly at their posts chatting with the people close to them on the same level, the main guest would soon arrive, as well as the head of the Guthald family and the ceremony would officially begin, so this was the moment in which everyone better they behaved as they waited obediently.
- Oh how time flies, it's already been 6 years since little Nielphie's birth and today will be her introduction ceremony... as expected of you Aman, with a son so prominent among aspiring knights and a daughter so intelligent and prodigious, no doubt the next generation of the Guthald family will rise again to greatness.
In the middle of the third level, right where the main table for the entire event was, several people were already sitting there waiting for the start. It was a very luxurious large table with a set of tableware of obviously high quality, which stood out from all the others, but at the big table, there were only 10 people sitting while chatting, all of the people of very high social status in the kingdom, apart from Aman and Wilhelm clearly.
The other 8 people were the 3 representatives of the duchess families with whom the Guthalds had a good relationship, who were also elders of their respective families with authorities only lower than those of their family heads. The other 5 people were the leaders of the Marchioness families with the closest relationships to the Guthalds, all of them being the most authoritative people in their respective families.
They wouldn't normally show up in person for these kinds of gatherings of the younger generation, but the Guthald family's introduction ceremony was pretty special as it basically introduced their heir, as well as being an excellent opportunity to forge connections with representatives of the younger generation. Duchess' families were close to the Guthalds.
The one who had spoken earlier was a short bearded old man who had a big smile on his face named Salaman Brytforth, the father of the current head of the Duchess Brytforth family, which was also one of the most powerful duchess families in the kingdom and also with whom He had the closest relationship with the Guthald family, even though it is said that he is only a representative and not the leader of the family, his prestige is not at all lower than that of the current leader of the family, since he was literally his father and former Duke Brytforth.
He was also the one with the most authority and prestige among all the guests, a man who is normally only seen at the most important gatherings in the kingdom or on such rare occasions as this.
- The old man is being too considerate, I really haven't done much and it was my children who brought these glories, but without a doubt, I feel very proud of what they have achieved by themselves - Aman answered with a big smile on his face.
- You don't have to be humble about it Aman, without a doubt you are a big part of the reason why your children have been so outstanding, otherwise, they wouldn't be so outstanding with respect to their… brothers – a voice replied.
He was a stocky, bearded man, with muscles so large that they could barely fit into his gala suit, with a fierce and serious face, although it was a compliment, he said it with a tone so dry that it seemed as if it could scratch the eardrums of whoever heard it, he was Willet Thybeth, also the representative of a Duchess family, the Thybeth family with whom the Guthalds also had very good relations and one of the rare families in the kingdom where men were mainly the heads of the family, it was also an exclusive family of knights and brave fighters, as well as generals and soldiers, fighting hard through the years for the sake of the kingdom and reaching their current position.
- Don't be like that Willet, although the other sons of Sylke are not as outstanding as Wilhelm and Nielphie they are certainly unique, I heard that Thyred was a very hardworking and dedicated boy, born with great dedication and courage, with respect to Beori… - Salaman did a brief pause while he spoke as if trying to think of something - ... I heard that he was a boy with a very unique personality ... - he blurted out a little defeated at the end.
Willet seemed to want to say something, but finally fell silent out of respect for Salaman, looking at the rest of the people sitting at the main table, besides him, Salaman, Aman, and his son, all the others were influential women leaders of their respective families. Marquez except for the absent-minded representative of the Duchess Aldrol family, Joane Aldrol, who hadn't really said a word since she arrived expecting Sylke's arrival.
Willet had always found it annoying how arrogant and contemptuous she was, being from the same generation in the Ta'miel academy the two had had their roses since that time, so whenever they met Willet would find a way to make her uncomfortable or get her out of her hair.
- In fact, since you arrived you haven't said a word of greeting or respect, I refrained at first from saying anything out of respect for the Aldrol family and because I thought you were just as stunned as ever and eventually you would... but the ceremony is about to start and you still haven't even greeted Major Salaman, don't you think you're being too disrespectful for that? – Willet pointed out with a clear tone of sarcasm while looking askance at Joane.
When Willet spoke, everyone at the head table fell silent and silently looked at Joane to see how she would react, although she was also an esteemed elder in the Aldrol family and a powerful spirit mage in her own right, her always serious and proud attitude could win very easily. the resentment of others, even if they do not say anything out loud out of respect for their position and their family.
Even Salaman remained silent and did not intervene in the matter, since he considered it natural among the younger ones to have some disagreements, besides the fact that he certainly resented Joane's attitude a little even in front of him.
Finally reacting Joane turned to look at Willet directly for the first time since they met today, with a calm and cold expression she simply looked at him in silence without saying a word, as if she had not heard or understood what Willet was referring to, Making Willet's blood boil with rage at being so blatantly ignored.
He was about to get up and make a ruckus when a clear bell rang from the entrance of the ceremonial hall, this was an announcement that an important guest had arrived, after which a higher dome would say his title and identity aloud so that he could be heard. everyone in the room hears it, but only those who were invited and would sit in the third table area would have this privilege.
The other reason for this is that when the bell rings three times it means that the main guest had arrived, and in this case, the name would not be announced for obvious reasons, the problem is that this time the bell was only rung once and it was not he announced the name of who would enter, which was clearly something abnormal.
Those sitting in the second and third areas of the ceremony hall were clearly aware of this, so they didn't get up to greet whoever came and just frowned as they waited to see what would happen, but those "Uninvited Guests" of the area #1 were too eager for the chance to form connections with the Guthald family and their future heiress that they passed this over and scrambled to their feet to greet whoever arrived.
Footsteps were soon heard down the aisle when the newcomer finally entered the ceremony room, he was quite short at 1.2 meters (4 feet) and dressed in an elegant light blue dress, with shiny black hair loose and without hair. fix reaching up to the height of his shoulders, and he had beautiful light green eyes, but they gave a strange sensation when seeing them since they were dilated and a little out of focus like those of a blind person, giving a strange and deceptive sensation of look through a mirror.
Furthermore, he had a sharp and delicate face with large eyes, giving the first impression of feminine charm, but looking at him clearly, it could be seen from his eyebrows and disposition that he was clearly a boy, that was when the numerous people in the first previously excited area gradually realized that something was wrong, showing bewildered expressions on their faces.
Beori was also surprised to enter the ceremony room and find so many people standing to welcome him, it was certainly a pleasant surprise, but noticing the change in their expressions he noticed that something was wrong and shortly after he realized what happened since he was late to the hall he planned to sneak in without being seen by the guards and servants to quietly reach his post.
But when crossing secretly, that bell rang automatically so he realized that they had noticed his arrival, so he hurried inside since they also knew of his arrival, but it seems that they mistook him for someone else due to his discreet entrance , very surely with his sister and mother who would be the protagonists today.
It was at that moment that one of the many unemployed finally took a step forward and asked in a slightly questioning and slightly nervous voice.
- Excuse me young man… are you Miss Nielphie by any chance? – Asked a little doubtful about a short and plump man, with a lot of rings and gold accessories on top.
- I look like a 6-year-old girl?? - Beori replied a little annoyed by the offensive question.
To which the chubby man only responded with silence, not knowing what to say…. Really more for not daring to say it than for anything else, since apart from the fact that he is clearly dressed in a masculine outfit he certainly has a bit of the appearance of a young maiden, so he cannot be blamed for confusing him.
Noticing the dilemma the Beori man sighed loudly to relieve his frustration and be done with the matter, he really didn't want to make a big scene to avoid being scolded, though it might be a bit late at this point.
- Alright, I guess it's also my mistake for not introducing myself sooner, I'm Beori Guthald, third son of Sylke Guthald the head of the Guthald family, and only son of Elwen Dehrin the Forest Wind Mage, as well as theoretically the last in the line of succession
Beori announced loudly enough for the entire room to hear, trying to avoid the consequent consequences of being late as much as possible, there are times when having a title and influential parents can be quite convenient.
- Oh, so that's Beori, without a doubt it's... quite special - Salaman commented from the distant main table watching the whole show calmly.
- So it could be said, but without a doubt, it is a total lack of respect to arrive so late in such an important event, not to mention that at first, he should have been entertaining the guests as a guest that we are - Espeto Aman while frowning looking in the direction of Beori.
- Hahahaha, don't worry about that kind of thing, after all, he's just a child and something could have happened to him for which he left - Salaman insisted with a laugh, without taking note of such a small inconvenience.
By this time she had finally managed to wriggle out of the crowd in the first guest area, although they were a little disappointed when they learned that she wasn't Nielphie the heiress, a son of the main branch of a noble mansion is a better connection than having nothing, of course. what many immediately recovered in trying to start conversations with him.
But since the ceremony could start at any moment and Beori hated this kind of noble thing, he simply slipped away with an excuse and went to the main table to greet the most important guests before going to his place at another table.
When he arrived in front of Aman he stood for a moment thinking about how to proceed, he had to find a good excuse to avoid possible punishments as much as possible, or his independence in that small cabin could be compromised.
As he thought about what to do he looked at the guests at the table one by one whom he had to greet respectfully before apologizing to earn points, but seeing Joane looking at him coldly and lifelessly a bright idea occurred to him, while a mischievous smile formed in her face.