Chapter 727: The first step is always to take your opponent by surprise
The luncheon felt more solemn than usual. The vassals--including Lesta and Eruha who came back for this event only--looked serious. It showed even though they were trying to smile and act normal.
The heavy atmosphere, however, did not affect the kids.
At a small table beside my chair, Shwa was lying--half sitting--on his portable bassinet while Jade held the baby bottle with one hand and ate jellies with another. Shiny was also having its grilled seafood lunch as usual, oblivious to the thoughts we adults had.
After all, the kids knew nothing about the significance of this summoning. They were just happy about wearing pretty, matching clothes.
"Uh-waah!"
Shwa waved his hand and grabbed my wide sleeve after finishing his drink, asking to be carried. Sitting him on my lap, Shwa was moving his arms and smacking the table excitedly, using me as a throne. Maybe because it was the first time we had him in this kind of setting? On a big table surrounded by people in formal wear.
Suddenly, I had a thought that if only Shwa could sit by himself already, I would have placed him on the table and let him roam around. The thought made me giggle, and Shwa patted my hands that were holding him in response.
"Ugaah!"
Pfft--were you trying to reassure me? Natha also chuckled and squeezed the baby’s cheeks until Shwa growled at him and tried to bite his fingers.
Lesta burst into laughter first--and soon, everyone followed. Even Malta, who seemed to have a soft spot for children. Or Shwa.
The heavy atmosphere shifted then, becoming a jolly luncheon we were meant to have. Right--who said this would be the last supper?