At the Royal Ball, several noble couples were dancing while the music was going on, there were also men and women drinking and laughing, enjoying the pleasures of life as if there was nothing to worry about in the world.
Joseph, who was in a secluded corner with his two Guards, saw all this with a mix of emotions, on the one hand, he didn't like so much spending at all, because while the Nobles focused on spending on their luxuries and celebrations, peasants were struggling to survive.
But that doesn't mean he's a guy who's going to stand up on behalf of the peasants on land that isn't even under his control, just having a slight distaste for the money that could be used to develop the land, being spent on other things, probably Nor should they be spending so much to create an Army to defend themselves.
'In the end, this is good for me, spend all the money on parties and make it easier for me to win you over' Joseph thought as he drank the glass of wine he had in his hand.
While he was drinking, he soon noticed someone coming up to him, being none other than Queen Grimhilde, she had that characteristic fake smile of hers, which made Joseph worried beyond the limit.
"Lord von Farquaad, I see that you are not socializing with the others, is the party not to your liking?" Grimhilde asked as she looked at Joseph, who had stood up from the chair he was sitting in.
"No, Your Royal Highness, the party is truly incredible, I just don't have a partner to dance with" Joseph replied as he looked at the young nobles ahead, who were trying to invite Snow White to dance, as all the beautiful ladies had already been invited. by others.
He also wouldn't go out of his way for a small chance of getting a date to dance with him, fate willing, he'll get someone during the Ball, if he doesn't, so be it, it's just a Ball, not a competition to get a date. Trophy Wife.
"Hmmm, I see..." Grimhilde said as a smile appeared on her face.
"I unfortunately wasn't invited by anyone, a shame" Grimhilde said, sighing dramatically by Joseph's standards.
'I saw you deny all the men who proposed dancing with you, wench! Stop playing the victim!' Thought Joseph as he tried hard not to roll her eyes at her, with him having a fake smile on his face.
But he already understood her game, which he didn't like at all, but he had to keep up the facade to make sure he didn't get a curse or something, he wouldn't even know if a Spell was thrown at him, it made him want to learn the as quickly as possible Magic.
Maybe he trains magical troops, this would be beneficial for Duloc, as Guns + Magic = More Chances of winning the Battlefield.
"I see..." Joseph said as he bowed to Grimhilde and offered his hand in a chivalrous manner.
"Would Your Royal Majesty grant me the honor of a dance?" Joseph asked while his hand was outstretched, he also continued with his fake smile, trying to use as much of the Charisma that his body possessed as possible.
Grimhilde, upon hearing this, pretended to be surprised, but soon had a smile on her face before taking Joseph's hand.
"It would be a pleasure, Lord von Farquaad" Grimhilde replied.
The two then went to the dance floor, with all the dancing couples and couples stopping and moving aside, to make room for Queen Grimhilde and Joseph.
"Huh?! The Queen agreed to dance with Lord vyon Farquaad?!" asked a noble 20-year-old man indignantly as he looked at the pair who were about to dance, while also making mistakes on how to pronounce "von".
"Damn, I wish I had asked for a dance with Lord Farquaad" Said a noblewoman in her 40s as she sighed at the end.
Joseph and Grimhilde then began to dance, Joseph maintaining his composure as they both danced gracefully, with each step being well taken.
'I thank my dear mother for forcing me to go to ballroom dancing classes' Joseph thought while dancing with Grimhilde.
Grimhilde was absorbed in her own world, she had a beautiful smile on her face, no longer the fake one she had, and she was genuinely satisfied with the results she was getting.
'Handsome, has hidden under a serious look, ambition, desire for power, has not fallen under my charms either...Lord Joseph-Maximus von Farquaad, you are truly someone interesting.' Thought Grimhilde as she continued dancing with Joseph.
When the song ended, Joseph and Grimhilde separated, both bowing to each other while everyone who saw the dance applauded nonstop.
"It was a beautiful dance, Your Royal Majesty" Said Joseph.
"Thank you, Lord von Farquaad, it was a beautiful dance indeed" Grimhilde said before deciding to walk away, with her going to attend to the other guests at the party, but she couldn't hide the smile on her face.
Joseph, seeing a chance to escape, quickly returned to his table to continue drinking his wine.
But he also noticed some envious looks from some men who wanted to dance with Grimhilde.
'YES' Joseph thought as he sat in his chair at his table and was then served a glass of wine by one of his Guards, the wine was tasted first to ensure nothing bad happened.
Thelonious POV
Lord Farquaad has given Oliver and me the mission of ensuring the Order and Stability of Duloc while he is gone, and that is what we are committed to doing.
Since our Lord left, Oliver has ensured that the troops of the future Dulocian Army are always ready for a surprise invasion, as well as ensuring that they always have Discipline above 100%.
As for me, he ensured that Crime in Duloc was totally eradicated the moment it arose, with the DCPD arresting anyone who disturbed civilians or public order.
"Captain! We have a serious problem!" A police officer said as he ran into my office, currently I was doing my job as Captain instead of Minister-President, I had more paperwork at the DCPD than at the Ministry.
"What there was?" I ask her while getting serious.
"We arrested some Fairy Tale Beings, they are the Little Pigs, while the one who builds the Brick Houses has been quite cooperative, the other 2 brothers tried to resist." Replied the Police Officer as she saluted me.
Oh.....that's bad.
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AN: Sorry for not posting anything, guys, I've been busy lately studying for some exams, as well as RPG sessions in the group I'm part of.
Normally it wouldn't be a problem, but that bastard DM is doing it every weekend, in addition to having a Private Session on Wednesdays, so it's hard as hell to handle all these things at the same time, as long the Week with various exams.
I'm thinking of going to an American Quiet Kid Route.