Oh no! After I Reincarnated, My Moms Became Son-cons! - Volume 6 - Chapter 32

Chapter 32

Nier basically became the star of the event . Nier is a perfect example of a sparrow that turned into a phoenix overnight . As a Valkyrie who had yet to see the world, she had become a princess in the blink of an eye . A group of ladies swiftly crowded over like men . “Friendship drives power” is a saying that applies to females too . Of course, what the ladies were after wasn’t power but the glory and wealth that came with power . Nier is indeed very pretty . Many guys revealed looks of shock and envy when she appeared . The young guys had just come out from under their father’s shelter and yet to see the vast world . They were already utterly shocked at the sight of Nier . Most surprising though, was that everyone here could see the empress’s true face .

I think it was because Vyvyan was present as well and so she wanted to compete, thus choosing not to wear her face-veil . Vyvyan was a little angry since I chose Elizabeth for the opening dance instead of her . But I couldn’t help it since I promised Elizabeth . During our dance, I could feel Vyvyan’s dark and cold gaze trained on me . Boy I was so scared my entire body shuddered . I finally realised why Elizabeth made this request . And that was because choosing to dance the opening dance with Elizabeth was the equivalent of officially acknowledging that this was a dance with my mother . In other words, I was basically acknowledging Elizabeth as my mother . When we spun in circles, I could see Elizabeth look at Vyvyan and sneer at her over and over again . Vyvyan gripped her goblet tightly like it was Elizabeth’s neck .

Please . Please stop provoking Vyvyan . It’s a full-moon night tomorrow . If you keep provoking her, there’s a fat chance she’ll do the deed with me!

After the opening dance, I was free to do as I please . I held a cup of wine and dealt with all the young people who came over to ingratiate themself with me . It doesn’t look like my two mothers are willing to come and rescue me this time . Socialising is something I need to practice . I wore a fake smile and looked at the people around me . How am I supposed to know who you people are? How much your father did for the empress has nothing to do with me . I don’t know your names!

On another side, Lucia was surrounded by a curious group of humans . Even the females seemed to like petite and cute Lucia . They looked at Lucia and asked something . Lucia answered very politely . In my mind, Lucia is a very easy-going young girl . I’ve never seen her at any formal balls . But it looks like she’s really polite . However, her small and cute face made her eloquence appear less than Vyvyan’s . Instead, she looked a little cuter like a doll .

Lucia didn’t choose wine . She chose a juice that was made specifically for her . However, it seems that someone with sharp-eyes noticed something . It looked like they noticed Lucia was pregnant .

It was tough on Nier having to be the centre of attraction because she was a Valkyrie . She had never attended balls… well, except with me . Though Nier rushed to learn the mannerisms and whatnot in a short period of time, her expression was stiff as usual . That expression where she tried to smile but couldn’t was comedic .

Nier shot me gazes calling for help every now and then but I was having trouble myself so I could only respond to her pleas with a hopeless smile .

“Miss Nier, may I dance with you?”

A voice attracted my attention . I saw the females surrounding Nier make way . A tall and lean guy with a clean face stood before Nier with a smile and extended his hand out . He was indeed handsome, just like Castell, except without Castell’s ridiculing smile and mature gaze . The guy was a playboy .

A dance? I’m alright with that . But Nier looked like she was caught with surprise . She lingered for a moment and then looked at his face .

He appeared to be very happy that Nier looked at him . He laughed aloud and then reached his extended his hand out to grab Nier’s shoulder . He said: “You sure are deserving of praise, princess . You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen . If you could dance a dance with me, I would be sincerely grateful . ”

I saw violence creep into Nier’s gaze . I prayed for the young man in my heart, hoping Nier knew where she was . Nier’s love for me is the extremely pure and morbid type of love . She had thought of herself as my belonging, and thus wouldn’t allow anyone to touch her .

“Remove your hand, you rude fellow . ”

Nier grabbed his wrist . Her eyes revealed murderous intent and a cold aura . The atmosphere around her appeared to turn cold in a split moment . The guy’s smile went stiff on his face . Fear and terror crept into his faze . Nier looked at him with a cold gaze . I could virtually hear that guy’s wrist crack . She indifferently said: “Rude fellow, I am the princess . Am I someone that you can disrespect? Disrespecting me is disrespecting his majesty . Do you want to snap your wrist right now? Or would you like to bet our honour and duel to the death with me? I promise to make it swift and painless . ”

“N-No… I… I……”

“Alright, alright, Nier . Nier . ”

I had to step up . All the air in the entire hall was overflowing with Nier’s murderous intent . Nier was truly angry . She actually did have a short sword attached to her thigh . It’s not entirely impossible for her to draw it and cut his hand off .

Nier looked at me . She lingered for a moment before revealing a slightly scared look . She quivered as she apologised: “Sorry, your majesty… I… I couldn’t stop myself……”

“It’s alright . ” I stroked Nier’s head . I then looked at the guy holding his wrist and quaking . I made a small bow and said, “I’m very sorry about my wife hurting you . But brashly touching a lady is not what a gentleman should do, so I believe that you have no complaints either . Let us end this matter here . I shall have a drink with you . I wish you the best of health . ”

I picked up a cup by the side and finished it in one shot . The guy smiled . He drank a cup and then ran away pathetically . The atmosphere slowly became lively again . I let out a sigh of relief . I noticed both of my moms looking at me with gazes of approval, complimenting my actions . It looks like I handled it appropriately .

“Your majesty……”

“It’s okay, it’s okay . I’m actually… very happy……”

I smiled and took Nier’s hands . She giggled softly and then lowered her head shyly . I looked at her and then at the balcony to the side . I suddenly felt a little nostalgic . For me personally, the most comfortable ball isn’t one of those where everybody is around me, but the one where I was alone with Nier drinking on the balcony……

I’m much happier drinking good wine with a beauty to accompany me than being surrounded by people .

The same goes whether it’s Nier or Lucia .

“What a tough woman…… But I like that . I really like that! Getting stepped on by that kind of woman must feel amazing, huh? I really want her to stomp on me…… But she’s the princess… I can’t believe she’s the princess . I can’t believe that god-damned piece of trash took her!”

“It’s alright . Don’t forget that if your father is successful, perhaps the prince will be no more……”