Shota's Isekai NTR Adventure Chapter 1991: An interesting history

As the esteemed guest of honor, my initial encounter was naturally with the foremost figure in this gathering.

The very first individual I crossed paths with turned out to be the ruler of this realm.

This land bore the name Solar Kingdom, yet the lineage of its monarchs carried a starkly contrasting flair to that title.

The ruling house was the Lune Family, evoking images of the moon rather than the sun.

King Lune flashed a broad grin in welcome, yet I remained vigilant throughout the exchange.

Deep down, I recognized that their warm reception stemmed purely from a desire to gain something from me.

This was the typical behavior of foreign royals.

No, it held true across both realms I had experienced.

Whenever folks put on such a show, it was clear they had an agenda involving you.

It wasn't long until King Lune revealed his true intentions.

"I’ve heard about those barriers you've been crafting lately. I realize you're still refining them, but perhaps we could chat a bit on the matter."

As he spoke these words, the surrounding nobles fell into a hush, as if straining to catch every detail of our talk.

I spotted their ploy right away, but chose to hold my tongue about it.

To King Lune, I simply replied, "This doesn't strike me as the right spot for such discussions. Let's hold off for a more suitable moment to speak privately."

The nobles' letdown was plain to see upon hearing my words, though they had no power to alter the situation.

Since I had no intention of divulging, they couldn't compel me otherwise.

Meanwhile, my response pleased King Lune adequately.

After all, I hadn't outright dismissed his overture.

I merely suggested delaying our conversation, leaving room for potential agreement later on.

For the moment, that sufficed for him.

Once it appeared he was content, I shifted gears by inquiring, "This marks my debut visit to your Solar Kingdom, so I was curious—might you share some insights into its past?"

King Lune looked taken aback by my query at first, but soon a beaming smile lit his features. A spark of pride even flickered in his gaze, showing his eagerness to delve into the tale.

He wasn't alone in that sentiment.

The nearby nobles also displayed a measure of national pride toward their Solar Kingdom.

I couldn't quite grasp the root of their fervor, but if they were keen to reveal what I sought, there was no harm in indulging.

"I'm delighted you asked—allow me to recount it all." King Lune swelled his chest slightly as he launched into the narrative.

While he spun his yarn, a part of me itched to urge him straight to the heart of it.

I got that he beamed with pride over his kingdom's legacy, but his drawn-out delivery dragged on excessively. He seemed intent on covering every tiny facet, leaving no stone unturned.

It nearly drove me to smack him, though I restrained myself ultimately.

Despite the tedious storytelling style that made me want to yank out my hair, the actual tale held genuine intrigue.

I could see the basis for their swelling pride in the kingdom's origins.

For their realm had been established by a legendary hero.

This wasn't some mere legend; the founding king was a genuine divine champion, marked by the sacred blade handed down through royal generations.

Armed with that sword, he had banished the rampant monsters from these territories and forged the kingdom anew.

Thus, they claimed heritage from heroic bloodlines.

"Does the present royal line still wield the founder's sword?"

My question prompted an uneasy expression to cross King Lune's face instantly.

Not only him—the entire assembly of nobles mirrored that same uncomfortable look.

From their reactions alone, their thoughts were crystal clear.

"Even if the ancestor was a hero, his heirs might not inherit that prowess. It appears no one among them can properly wield the ancestral blade."

I wasn't bothered by their inability to use it, suspecting the sword held deeper mysteries than they let on.

Had it been a straightforward holy artifact, the Holy Empire would have detected it ages ago and taken action.

Rather, it felt like some other force had forged and bestowed the sword upon the Solar Kingdom's founder.

"If it's not too much trouble, might I catch a glimpse of that sword?" I ventured cautiously, without high hopes.

King Lune paused briefly in hesitation before shaking his head and responding, "This is our family's sacred heirloom, not for casual display. Even to you, your majesty, I'm sorry—it's not feasible."