Chapter 454: Nothing is a coincidence in these worlds
"Ah, that was fun," D’Ara threw herself on the chaise lounge in our suite like it was her own place.
The party was over when half of the guests had become drunk. Well...it should have been over when the food was gone, but even after we emptied the trolleys, the energetic side of the guests swept the rest into the festive atmosphere.
It only stopped when Natha ended it and sent his vassals back to the Castle--since it seemed like the party would continue inside the Lair if Arta and Opti were staying. With the help from the servants and the golems, I put my friends to their rooms to sleep, even though it was only the afternoon. Even Jade spent his energy and ended up sleeping in Amarein’s lap--who was more than happy to babysit him for the rest of the day. I felt bad since she was supposed to be a guest, but she said it was a reward instead, so...
That brought me and Natha, finally having our private talk with D’Ara in our suite.
"It’s been a while since I can go to an event without a disguise," D’Ara stretched her arms and leaned back, letting out a blissful sigh.
Right--people would be too tense to enjoy a party in front of a pseudo-deity like her. Besides, who would have invited her unless they had a personal connection like us?
Hmm...seemed like being the Sacred Guardian had its own disadvantage.
Perhaps that was why, she looked really vibrant today; she didn’t exactly mingle or sing and dance with the others, but he observed the party with a big smile and created all kinds of effects to increase the party’s mood even more.
"But it’s time for me to get back now," she smiled in satisfaction, although there was a hint of loneliness in her eyes.
"You’ll really go back today? Not even attending the other banquet?" I sat on the armchair by her side, feeling a bit of a loss since we only spent time together for less than twenty-four hours, and let’s be honest...who knows when I could see her again?
"I don’t like going to an event with more than a hundred people there--unless they are all family," she sighed. Oh, I could relate to that; if it wasn’t for my own wedding, I didn’t think I would enjoy the banquet tomorrow at all. "Besides, I have my regular appointment with Terre--ah, too bad...I still want to talk some more with my other sweetling."