The Eternal Debauchery's

the imperial family (5)

The hall where the party was organized was brightly illuminated.

I smiled elegantly and walked forward accompanied by Lena. He grabbed my arm and smiled politely around, but from time to time, he would look at me from the corner of his eyes and curl his lips in joy.

Everyone in the hall clapped loudly as we entered. It was nothing more than politeness because of my birthday, but I enjoyed it.

After walking up to my father's location, I bowed slightly and Lena grabbed the tip of her shirt and bowed.

“Yang Mulia.” “Dad.” We both greeted politely.

My father nodded with a satisfied smile. "Mm, you're so pretty today, Lena. You too, son."

Lena grinned happily but I just nodded.I know that father's words are nothing more than a formality. The truth is, dad probably hates me more than anyone.

He probably thinks I'm the one who killed his girlfriend.

Perhaps, that was part of the reason why he had never done anything even though Dina and I had been intimidating in the palace.

After that, I have to greet all the guests who came to the dance. It was something very tiring, and one of the things I hated the most about being a noble, but I finished it with an elegant smile and a refreshing face even though I was disgusted towards them.

Most of the nobles in this hall were disgusting people. The only reason they're here is to curry favor with my father, and no one cares about me. After all, it is a well-known secret that I have no chance of obtaining the throne.

After that, it's time for a party.

As the main character of the party, I had the responsibility for the first dance. Usually, this dance is done together with her mother or fiance, but my mother is dead, and my relationship with my fiance is? Either way, Lena insisted on being my first dance partner and I agreed.

Under the friendly gazes of the guests, and the displeased gazes of the empress, we began to dance.

Both Lena and I were pretty good at dancing, so we did it without much trouble. Lena smiled all the way, and I also smiled while following the rhythm and helping her when she lost the rhythm.

After the dance was over, Lena reluctantly let go of my hand and gave way to my next partner.

After that, I danced with Dina and a few other distinguished guests. My stepmother never danced with me, on the grounds that she felt a bit ill, but our bad relationship was no secret to anyone so no one felt weird.

What they found strange was that my fiancee didn't come to the dance.

I could hear some people talking softly behind my back and pointing at me while gossiping about the reason as he did not come to the party, but I decided to ignore them.

At that moment, my father stood up and raised a cup of wine.

“I have a few words to say,” he spoke in a dignified tone and the whole hall was quiet. He then looked at me. "Today we celebrate the 18th birthday of my fourth son.I am pleased with your presence here on this happy day.

..."I'd like to take this opportunity to make some announcements. First, I want to announce that the first prince, Alan Quintin, will be crown prince from today onwards."...

Instantly, the hall became extremely quiet.

Big sister Dina paled when she heard those words, and I frowned deeply. Father's words have deep meaning. It was not that he had chosen the eldest son as the crown prince, after all, it was something that everyone could see coming. Instead, it was because he chose this moment, my birthday celebration, to announce it.

And as I thought, it's not a good thing for me.

"Second, Claus will start attending the imperial institute next week. Now that he was eighteen years old, he would take the necessary courses for the nobles and use the opportunity to socialize with young children his age."

"Finally, once he had completed his five-year studies, he would be sent to the Boread Region to take up the position of governor."

As soon as my father finished his words, a commotion spread around him.

At the same time, Dina and Lena paled completely.

Although the position of the governor sounded good, the Boread Region was a bad place at the southern end of the empire. It was a cursed place filled with ferocious beasts, savages, and demons. Few humans lived there, and the people responsible for the place died every few years.

Sending the prince there was akin to exiling him.

Besides, he announced exile on my birthday.

Yes ... it's an insult.

I always knew that father, no, emperor, hated me, but I never thought that it would get to this level.

Moreover, despite her hatred, she had never taken action against me or shown it before. The only reason I knew she hated me was because of the experiences I accumulated over my many lives.

Is there a hidden reason behind the exile? I couldn't help but think of an excuse.

But no matter what the reason was, the cold truth was that he exiled and insulted me.

Really joke.

I could hear laughter and chuckling laughter coming from the surroundings. Bryan looked at me with a joyful expression, and empress Lilia smirked towards me.

It is clear that they knew before.

Nevertheless, while the others were laughing at my misfortune, and while father was looking at me with an unexpected expression, I kept an expressionless face.

I looked at my father calmly. No laughter or insults could enter my ears, no evil gaze could change my expression.

In the end, I just bowed.

"i understand "Then, I left the hall .

Claus Quintin, I am a reincarnated individual, and this is my 708th reincarnation.

And something that 708 taught me for life, is that revenge tastes sweeter when served cold.