I Became the Childhood Friend of the Northern Duchess - Chapter 277



277 – Side Story – New Generation (2)

Fortunately, thanks to the help of her son, Edgar was able to arrive at the hall in time.

Since I received support from my wife, I had no choice but to do my best.

With that in mind, he arrived at the door and glanced at Ellie, who was standing next to her after getting ready.

She nodded and opened the huge door with her own hands, and the view inside the hall came into view for the first time.

‘They’re all just young people.’

As the feast of handsome men and women filled the hall, Edgar took a step in front of her with a smile on his face.

It seemed like just yesterday that he had looked up at Yulken reciting a congratulatory speech during the coming-of-age ceremony with Ariel, and he had a new feeling that he was already on that path.

“B, it’s Lord Bilhark.”

A man’s voice suddenly came out from among the group of people who were happily talking to each other.

Although it was a small voice that was quickly drowned out by the noise inside, people responded one after another from all over.

“What? “Lord Bilhark?”

“Ji, did you really come?”

Some of the men looked at him with astonishment as they watched him calmly walking down the path leading to the podium.

Since it was a coming-of-age ceremony held at the Robeheim family, I naturally expected that if anyone would visit to offer congratulatory remarks, it would be Ariel.

“He is somewhat like Taesan. Right?”

“Yes… Honestly, I feel intimidated just by looking at it.”

The female team was equally surprising.

In particular, due to the unique aura that Edgar usually gave off her, some people even felt a sense of awe towards her and were busy looking at Edgar’s back her her from a distance.

“That person is three years older than my father? I can’t believe it…”

“I know. “There’s no need to exaggerate, he’s just like my brother.”

“You’re so cool…”

Among them, there were even those who had doubts about her age as they looked at Edgar, who looked similar in age to her father.

There were some people who ignited their love very occasionally, but they were often criticized by other women early on.

Edgar, who came up to the podium while receiving the admiring gaze of so many people, looked around her audience with a smile on his face.

At the end of his gaze, he saw his children watching their father, clinging to each other like lovers, as if they were friendly siblings.

Eventually, the loud voices died down, and Edgar, who thought most people were focused on him, opened his tightly closed mouth.

“I’m sorry for disturbing you while you were having fun.”

The first thing I said was my understanding for interfering with young people.

It was the same thing that Yulken said for the first time when he came to this place on the day of his coming of age ceremony.

“I’m embarrassed to introduce myself, so I’ll skip it, so if you don’t know me, I’d like you to grab someone nearby and ask.”

Haha-

The atmosphere seemed to be getting too serious, so Edgar’s joke to lighten the mood brought smiles to the faces of those gathered in the hall.

This is a person you can’t help but know in the first place.

Although those present here did not see Edgar’s exploits with their own eyes, they experienced that era through history books or stories they heard from their parents.

Moreover, there were many people who saw Edgar from afar even when he was still wrapped in his parents’ skirts.

A man who was revered as much as the emperor and had everyone’s respect.

It’s hard to find a person like him even if you search through history.

“Still, as a courtesy, if I may just reveal my name, my name is Edgar Vilhark. It may be undeserved, but I came to convey congratulations on behalf of the previous generation to those of you who will lead the new generation.”

Clap clap clap.

When he explained the reason for coming up to the podium, applause rang out one beat later.

Finally, when the applause stopped, Edgar took a breath and slowly turned his head from left to right to look at the audience again.

My heart was already pounding as I wondered if Yulken might have felt the same way when he saw the same scenery in the past.

However, thinking that it was not the time yet, I calmed down my emotions and started talking.

With a smile on his lips.

“It’s been over 20 years. In the past, when I was the same age as you, I heard a congratulatory speech from someone in the same position as you…”

Listening to Edgar’s opening words, most people had a vague guess as to who the main character of the speech was.

Originally, today’s congratulatory speech would have been given by the woman who inherited the man, so it wasn’t that difficult to guess.

“He told us this. They say they are the setting sun. That’s why it’s an honor just to gather us, the newly rising sun, in one place and exchange greetings.”

At that time, on the one hand, Edgar understood what Yulken said, but on the other hand, he wondered why he had bothered to say it that way.

Why would a being like Yulken lower himself and try to elevate the people in that hall so much?

Because I had such a fundamental question.

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But now that I was in the same position, I was finally able to understand his feelings.

What a joy it is for someone entrusted with a new generation to be able to see the jewels that will lead the new generation gathered in one place. Because I realized that fact.

“The same thing I would say to you. You may not know it, but I truly believe that everyone gathered here is a gem with the ability to lead a new generation.”

Sometimes gems don’t know their own value.

Although Edgar does not think of himself as such, perhaps he too was one of the shining gemstones that Yulken saw. Suddenly a thought occurred to me.

The words he has just spoken are his encouragement and praise to those young people who are questioning themselves.

“So, proudly bare your chest and walk forward.” “I, Edgar Wilharg, and the people of previous generations who have watched you believe in your future and are blessing you.”

As Edgar spoke those words, he looked intently at the two children at the corner of his eye.

Did you feel these eyes?

The Robe Heim siblings also nodded and answered her with mixed emotions.

I will definitely do that.

Edgar smiled with satisfaction at that short but heartfelt answer and turned his gaze towards the rest of the audience.

The congratulatory speech, which was intended to be short, ended up being a bit long, but no one was dissatisfied with it.

That’s how thankful I was.

This is the deep trust that a hero gives to young people who have not even achieved anything.

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Finally, after finishing his congratulatory speech, Edgar came down from the podium.

It’s something I wouldn’t have done in the first place.

Talking proudly in front of others did not suit his taste, and he had doubts about whether he, who was not even the head of the family, could shine in this position.

Nevertheless, what moved his heart was the fact that his children were among the young blood who would become adults here today.

Rather than thinking of it as a message to those here, I just want to bless the two children’s starting line in front of a large audience. Because that was his heart as a father.

Fortunately, his words left a deep mark on the hearts of not only his two children, but also many others.

Clap clap clap-

The thunderous applause that started from the moment his story ended did not stop until he came down from the podium and went to his children.

With the congratulatory address ending, some courageous people among those gathered in the hall approached Edgar and risked being rude to shake his hand.

The shining eyes, as if a star had been moved and embedded in it, were a bonus.

“It was the Zest family. “The congratulatory speech must have been long and boring, so I feel sorry.”

“Oh, no! Chara, who has long admired Prince Bilhark after seeing his heroic stories his… On the contrary, I was grateful!”

Although there were young ladies, children of samurai families and men from knightly families showed deep feelings of admiration for Edgar.

That’s because among swordsmen and knights, Edgar Vilhark is revered almost as a god.

To put it bluntly, his name, who is not even a knight, is at the top of the Imperial Palace Knights’ Hall of Fame, along with past knight commanders.

“How is it that your father is busier than us today?”

“That’s right. “If I had known it would be like this, I would have left it to your mom.”

“You said that and you did it well. “After all, he’s my dad.”

Serena leaned into his arm, cutely showing off her thumbs with both hands.

Edgar smiled happily as he looked at his daughter, who seemed to be an adult as always, but she was still a child in front of him.

She is bound to be a fool for her father, so she just hopes that her daughter will not be away from her for a long time.

But that doesn’t mean I won’t raise her like a flower in a greenhouse and send her to another man.

“Evan.”

Edgar, who was conversing with those approaching with a flower next to him, turned his head when he heard a familiar voice.

Standing there was a woman with blond hair down to her waist and a neat appearance.

It was none other than Claire, who had recently started dating her son Evan.

“Ah, sister. Thank you for coming.”

“Thank you. Rather, I’m sorry for being late.”

With her her signature gentle smile her her her, Claire quietly approached Evan’s side her her her, saying hello to Edgar and Serena

After the two of them started whispering and creating a sweet atmosphere, Edgar realized that he had to leave her place and gently tapped Serena on the shoulder her.

“Serina, your mother will be here soon, so let’s stay over there.”

“Yes, Dad.”

Serenad glance towards her younger brother as if she understood what he meant, and followed behind Edgar, giggling.

It’s a shame that he can’t help his child beyond wishing him well in his love life and giving him blessings behind the scenes, but he thought that was what Evan wanted.

Also, when he was in the middle of frying sesame salt with Ariel, it was most convenient and enjoyable to just leave them alone.

This too is a kind of product of experience.