Chapter 52: A Title Bestowal Ceremony during which We Must Absolutely Not Laugh

The gigantic doors were opening.

Inside this dazzling audience room, the Emperor was sitting on his extravagant chair on the platform, lying in wait.

Her Majesty the Empress was not thereAs always, hes doting on her.

The nobles gathered, anxiously waiting to take one look at the newly born heroes, the newly born duke and duchess.

For the nobles, a duke was a person whos reached the top.

Such a title bestowal ceremony happened only a few times since the foundation of this nation.

All the nobles in the imperial capital gathered there.

This title bestowal ceremony was indeed majestic.

For us, it was only a losers punishment

It couldnt be helped that only by looking at him we almost started laughing.

(Mom, is it that the Majesty uncle guy likes my pee-pee?)

Bea continued to advance, her entire body trembling.

It was Totos final blow.

I must restrain my thoughts.

(Dad too, you want to drink pee-pee?)

Pfffu

I clenched my fists in a desperate attempt to control my outburst through pain.

No, stop! This self-inflicted damage was greater than necessary.

When I got in front of the Emperor, I fell down to one knee and lowered my head.

(I get it now! Once you become a great person, you start drinking pee-pee!)

Damn it Toto, you dont understand a thing.Right at the moment when her telepathic message arrived into my head, the Prime Minister started talking.

First, we will read the achievements that led to this title bestowal. Reading official, you can start.

The assigned reading officialWell, basically its an honorary position occupied by a retired civil official noble.

A white-haired old man opened the parchment slowly and started reading.

(Dad! That old mans hat! It looks like its made of hair!)

Involuntarily, we both looked in his direction.

Hes definitely wearing.a wig

Please stop! This topic is dangerous.

Beas shoulders were trembling.

Being immensely curios about her surroundings, Totos telepathic messages didnt stop from coming into our heads.

(Mom, do human women have many breasts?)

Have many breasts? What are they, monsters?.

Toto was staring at a fat women, who seemed to have four rounds of belly, as she was sitting down, wiping her sweat away.

Those are not breasts, its her belly.

In a way, she was indeed a monster.

Somehow, the ceremony was still going on, but nothing of it would enter my head.

All about this ceremony looked more and more like a gagIll be finished.

A new Duke Household is born in our Grun Empire. I will offer my blessings to them, before the title bestowal.

A maid was respectfully caring a silver water jug.

The Emperor poured the water in a silver bowl and, with a few tree branches with young leaves, he sprinkled the water over us.

(!? So, people not only drink pee-pee, they also sprinkle it over others!)

Surprised, Totos eyes were shining intensely.

Our eyes were shining intensely too.

Zest, as a duke of our Grun Empire you willswear loyalty towards it and will become my sword.

Yes!! I, Zest, swear unyielding loyalty! Ill become your Majestys sword! And I will bring glory to our Grun Empire!

My oath was filled with weird yells and magical power.It couldnt be helped.

Beatrice, as a duchess of our Grun Empire you willswear loyalty towards it and will become my sword.

Yes! I, Beatrice! Swear unyielding! Loyalty! I will become your Majestys! Sword and I will bring glory to our! Grun Empire.

Beatrice finished her oath somehow, with a few rather strange articulations.

I recognize now the birth of a duke and duchess! Glory to our Grun Empire!

Glory to our Grun Empire!

(Is my pee-pee that glorious?)

And so, the title bestowing ceremony finally ended.

Toto, when I tell you to be quiet, it also means you cant send telepathic messages, you know?

Toto? I understand you cant stay quiet in a dangerous situation, but otherwise you can, right?

(Yes, I can!)

Some way or another, the ceremony ended safely.

We couldnt stand up for a while..

We somehow recovered and were now walking towards the evening party grounds.

Once this party was over, itll mark the end of a series of exhausting events.

We will return to the Frontier Counts domain, that I actually missedOr, we wont.

Since I will get my own domain now as a duke..we will return there.

But in this case, where will the marriage ceremony take place? In my domain?

In the imperial capitals cathedral?

Ill just discuss it later with Bea.

The evening party was progressing well.

The maids were taking care of Toto, feeding her to her great delight.

You little! You really can be quiet, when you eat, that is.

The nobles gathered in a long line, waiting for me to greet them.

Well, such wonderful achievements. I want to share your good luck. Oh right! You must definitely meet my daughter.

Since my domain is really close to the Frontier Counts, I get along well with his Excellency. From now on, Lord Zest, I will certainly.

I heard about Lord Zests military fame. Please, allow me to spar with you

They were all saying the same things..

Dont introduce me to your daughter! My legal wife is a duchess and my concubine is a princess, you know?

Arent you a viscount?Its impossible..Give up!

As one would expect, there was no fool around who dared to make advances at Bea.

Toto sent him away flying.

I finally finished with this handshake party, and sent Bea off to her room, then immediately returned to mine.

I was reaching my limit.

Ill go to sleep early tonight too.

Good night..

The next day, I woke up in a wonderful mood.

No more bed-wetting, nor trespassing maids..

It was a refreshing morning.

I changed my clothes and took Toto to Beas room.

We had plans to eat breakfast together.

We arrived in front of Beas room, and greeted the black knights who were guarding it.

Good work. Is everything in order?

Obviously, everything was all right; it was just lip service from my part.

Beatrice-samahas prepared..the breakfast..

My refreshing morning seems to have suddenly ended..