The Transmigrated Novelist

At that moment Roy was so excited that for a moment he even unintentionally lost control of his emotions, as a grin appeared on his face.

Most of the people at the venue didn't notice, because Roy's attraction disappeared the moment that those big figures left, but Alma who was by his side managed to see it perfectly.

"What's with that grin on your face, husband?"

"Oh, sorry! It seems like I got too excited for a moment there! As for the reason why, don't you think that this is going to be one hell of a performance?

After all, it seems like the shadows around your Merchant Guild are even larger and thicker than I previously thought!

To think that for a moment I thought that there existed something like friendship in this world!"

"Huh!? What do you mean? Are you still talking about Kayden? I told you that I will be careful with him, but I refuse to accept it!"

"Hahahahah~! He is quite good indeed, but he is just an idiot who is being used without understanding it! 

Well, anyway let us approach the door too, it seems like the main character of the party is entering!"

Right at that moment, before Alma could ask, or say another word, the chamberlain's loud voice resounded through the venue,

"His Grace Earl Clark and the First Lady Diana honor the party with their presence!"

Immediately after the big gate was wide open, with rose petals dropping from above, as Earl Clark and his first wife made their way inside the venue.

Earl Clark was wearing a golden stitched formal outfit, while the woman by his side who didn't seem to be older than 30 was wearing a golden dress with some really beautiful peacock feathers.

They didn't really look good as a couple, but one could easily understand the Earls preferences by looking at his wife, as she possessed some killer curves, with a thin waist.

That was Earl Clark's newest favorite wife, that he had married from another powerful household like Duke Egins household.

For Duke Egins to actually give Earl Clark his third daughter, it meant that there was most definitely some sort of cooperation or business amidst the two.

The couple made a short parade inside the venue while looking to the ceiling as if anyone else wasn't worthy of their eyes and finally rested on the table at the center.

Not long after, Earl Clark's children took the initiative to walk forward and raise a toast for their father according to their ranking, before the guests did the same.

If Roy had a coin for every superficial and fake praise he heard in this party only, he didn't doubt that he would be able to buy at least 50% of Earth as a planet.

Each and every one of the people at the venue tried to say some words that their predecessors hadn't said, in order to garner the attention of the Noble, and other people.

What surprised Roy a bit, was the fact that despite being accompanied by their husbands, and their families, a few of the ladies would make some flirting moves towards Earl Clark, and his boys.

Some of them went unnoticed while some were only slightly reproached by their men, but none of them seemed to suffer much despite their attitude.

Finally, it was Roy's and Alma's time to arrive and raise a toast towards the noble. Despite the fact that Roy was acclaimed to be a commoner, he was invited through a personal letter, so he was obligated to.

It was something that didn't bother him much, as he walked in front with Alma by his side, as he raised his glass, and then said,

"I raise a toast in honor of Earl Clark, and Lady Diana who are like spices to our food!"

'Blasphemy!'

'Who is this lowlife that dares to say something like that to his Excellency!'

'Is he tired of living?'

In a matter of seconds, the quiet and joyous party venue turned into something similar to a public execution where the crowd was throwing stones and hate at the guy whose head was on the guillotine.

How could some people lose this chance, as Young Noble Timothe walked in front, and said,

"Roy while your background is that of a commoner, you shouldn't say words like that to my Esteemed father who brought you in this party!"

While he seemed to be protecting Roy from the crowd, he was actually trying to lower him by telling everyone that he was nothing more than a stupid commoner.

Just as expected, his words were tantamount to adding fuel to the fire, as the crowd seemed to get even more fired up,

'A damn lowlife commoner who doesn't know how to appreciate the kindness!'

'That's why I hate commoners, they are so ungrateful and wicked!'

'Bastards who don't know to appreciate what is good for them. Earl Clark went as far as to invite someone like him tonight, only to make him lose face!'

Roy heard everything that was said calmly without interrupting them, or trying to explain himself, as he slowly started laughing a bit,

'Hahhahha~!'

"Roy, you shouldn't make things worse by laughing right now, it's smearing my Esteemed father's face!"

Young Noble Timothe had been waiting for such an opportunity from the moment that he heard that Roy was a commoner who had shaken his hand.

Even if Roy didn't say anything wrong today, he would have tried to find fault with him. So what was going on, was the same as a golden opportunity for him.

He would make sure to teach this bastard a lesson to never forget. He should have never messed with his people, or with someone of higher stature.

The crowd started saying profanities and curses once again, but Roy didn't seem to bother, as only after laughing for a moment, he turned towards Earl Clark bowed slightly, and said,

"Esteemed Noble Clark, I am truly sorry for my laughter and slight impertinence towards you just now, but the thing is that I am incapable of holding myself in front of the irony!"

"Oh~!? You speak some strange words young man, just what do you mean?"

"Well don't you find it an irony Noble Clark, these people are slighting me of being a commoner, lowlife, ingrate, and uneducated when they are unable to understand the meaning of my words!"

Roy's claim through the whole crowd into a startle as they were waiting for him to continue after the pause, but one of them was specifically unable to control himself as he asked,

"What do you mean Roy, are you trying to call us all fools here?"

"Hahahaha~! That is most certainly not my intention Young Noble Timothe, that is just what you are trying to presume.

What I meant is my praise towards the Esteemed Noble! But before explaining that, I need to ask a question to everyone here!

Have you ever tasted food without spices? Well forget about all the spices out there, and just say salt. Have you ever tasted food without salt?"

Roy's question took everyone by surprise, as they didn't understand the relation it had with the situation, especially Young Noble Timothe who couldn't help but say,

"What nonsense are you sprouting Roy, how is this related to the topic. Furthermore, how could esteemed people and noble like us eat their food without salt!?

Are you trying to slander us?"

"Hahahahah~! Young Noble Timothe is truly a strange man, you say that you are unable to eat your food without salt, but then take my praise of the Esteemed Noble Clark being like spice to my food as an insult!

Isn't this an irony and contradiction!?"

The whole crowd was thrown into shock, surprise, and startling. After all, what Roy just said made perfect sense.

They truly thought of eating their food without salt or spices, and while it would be still edible, it wouldn't be tasty in the least.

While the words that Roy used weren't related to the sun, moon, dragons, or phoenixes, they were quite easily understood as well.

Even Young Noble Timothe couldn't help but feel like he had just been called an idiot and stupid by reason at that moment.

The atmosphere around the venue became tense and complicated, as no one dared to even breathe loudly after those words.

The one to break the silence this time was none other than Earl Clark, who started laughing out loud and saying,

"Hahahhahaa~! Heroes truly come from the young! Young man I must accept that even I am slightly ashamed to not have understood your words earlier, but now I can't help but be extremely pleased.

I never thought that you would have such a way with words when you have a strong way with words!"

"Noble Clark is overestimating me, this is just the humble praise of a humble commoner. While I don't know much about dragons and phoenixes, I know what humans can live with and without!"

"Hahahha~! Truly a humble and talented young man! If that young girl hadn't captured you and your heart, then I might have even given one of my daughters to you!"

"This humble one doesn't dare to accept such a gift! But if Noble Clark ever needs the poor me, or my poor skills, I will make sure that come without batting an eyelid!"

"Hohoho~! Don't forget this is a promise you made, young man!"

"For sure my lord!"

After the small talk between Roy and the Earl, the people around started laughing and lightening the mood as well.

After all, if the Earl himself hadn't understood it, who would dare to be smart enough to say that he did. Not to mention that they were shocked by the contents of the talk…