Shadow Monarch: Heroines Could Hear My Thoughts?!

Chapter 46- A Touch Of The Past (Part 1)

A few hours passed after that calmly. The day was long in this world but it still felt too short for Rin to do everything he wanted to do.

The beautiful sun reached the horizon, giving it's last few rays of light to the world before it was submerged in darkness for hours to come. The beautiful moon took over as the light that kept the world from completely losing its only source of light. The small milky stars in the sky looked like small cosmic lamps shining silently as they drew the gazes of every person to them. 𝘧𝓇𝒆𝗲𝓌𝙚𝙗𝓷o𝘷𝒆𝘭.𝐜𝚘𝒎

"A beautiful night," Rin muttered as he looked through the window. His eyes were longingly admiring the beauty of the night when the door knocked.

"Rin, we have to go," Aria said to him with a smile.

"I'm com-"

Before he could finish his words, Rin was speechless as saw the girl in front of him. Aria was wearing an evening dress that reached her white and tender legs. The dress also wrapped around her curvy body and exuded her charm to another level. Her red hair was decorated with a hairpin that was tucked to the side.

"Hmm, is anything wrong?" She asked while feigning ignorance.

Inside, however, her heart almost leaped out of her chest from happiness. She was really glad that Rin had a reaction when he saw her dress.

"You look gorgeous, Aria." He praised honestly.

"I-Is that so? Thank you. You also look handsome, Rin."

'I know.' He thought in his head.

"Arrogant. But, I still like that side of you." She murmured to herself with a satisfied grin.

The night couldn't start any better for her. However, she knew that many challenges were waiting for her at the party so she needed to stay alert for any potential threat.

After that, they left the room to find Damian and Selina waiting for them in their formal clothes. They also looked quite stunning in their clothes. The whole family was made of beautiful men and women.

Then, they mounted the carriage and went to the castle. The night streets were bustling with people. The capital had another nickname other than 'the heart of Aviresion' and that was 'the sleepless city'.

No matter the hour or the time, the capital was always filled with people. The nightlife here was especially unique as this place was filled with taverns, brothels, and many other forms of entertainment for the commoners.

There were no such things as phones or computers or any form of technology that could be considered entertaining. That's why; the populace used these methods to have fun and relieve themselves.

20 minutes later, they reached the evening hall where the party will be held. There, they found many carriages like theirs parked in front of the huge door that led inside. Many people could be seen entering the hall.

Young and old, they all wore beautiful and extravagant clothes that exuded the deep charm of the rich.

Rin didn't really care about them much as he already had a skeptical idea about the nobility in this world. You can't blame him for that since he was well aware of how corrupt these people could be.

'I might end up punching someone in the fact if they turn out to be how I thought. Let's hope for the best.'

After that, the group entered inside. There, they were welcomed by a huge group of people standing around as they talked with each other in groups. You can hear the laughing and the pleasantries they shared with each other.

Looking around him, he also found young people of his age talking with each other.

'Where is Elise? Oh, there she is. Inside the biggest group of people.'

The biggest group was obviously talking with Elise who was trying to calmly speak with them. Her world-class beauty was now even more stunning as she wore a blue dress long dress and had light makeup on her beautiful face.

Coincidentally, Elise looked at him too, and nodded her head secretly. He also nodded his head and then turned around.

'I can't talk with her now. She seems to be busy.'

She was by far the star of the party even though it still didn't even start. Rin's eyes then looked behind Elise. There, another beautiful girl was speaking with another group that was way smaller than the other group.

What drew Rin's gaze about the girl was the weird glances she gave to Elise from time to time. He could see the anger and deep hatred in her eyes.

'Royal drama. Elise sure has it tough, man.' Rin sighed as he took a drink from the waitress that was going around.

There was obviously wine and other alcoholic beverages, but Rin was given a cup of juice since he was still young for drinking. He heard that the legal drinking age in this world is 20 years of age. Which also coincidentally fits the time when young people graduate from their academies.

Looking around him, Rin could see that Aria and his parents were already talking with people. Their social skills were very high since they were also aristocrats. Rin, however, was what you could call an introvert. He wasn't completely useless socially but he still has a hard time talking with strangers.

'I will just find a quiet corner to drink my juice in. I don't want to talk with anyone.'

"E-Excuse me."

'Aaand my plan was immediately ruined.' He sighed as he turned to look at the person that called for him.

She was a girl that was clearly younger than him by one or two years. She was also pretty cute and had this warm aura of innocence around her. It was as if she was still not tarnished by the cruelty of this world and remained completely pure.

"Hi, excuse me for my rudeness." Rin smiled while replying.

"N-No, you don't need to apologize. My name is Nora Brinston, the daughter of the baron Brinston. It's my pleasure to meet you. "

"Rin Silvereye, the pleasure is all mine."

Even though he was talking with her, Rin's eyes were wandering around searching for something. As he predicted, soon he found a couple staring directly at them.

Their eyes were filled with worry yet also hope. It didn't take him long to click everything together. It was clear that her parents wanted her to strike up a conversation with a high-ranked noble's son. Getting him to fall in love with her or even befriend her will be hugely beneficial

'Shit like this sure is tiring. I feel bad for her.'

"I already heard about you, mister Rin. I was really eager to meet you." She said with a nervous look as she pursed her lips.

"..." Going silent for a moment, Rin thought about it for a second before he spoke.

"Hey, let's go there to speak. It's quite loud here." He said, pointing at a corner of the hall where not many people were standing.

"Y-Yes, sure."

When they walked there, they finally vanished from her parents' vision. When Rin made sure of it, he sighed and rested his back on the wall.

"You sure have it tough… Umm, can I call you Nora?"

"Huh? Ah! Yes, please address me however you want." She replied while still looking confused.

"Don't worry. I already know that your father and mother pushed you to talk to me."

"N-No that was-"

"It's ok, I'm not displeased or anything. I admire your courage to speak with me. I'm, on the other hand, incapable of striking up conversations with strangers. It's quite tiring you know?" Rolling the liquid in the cup with his hand, Rin took a small sip before looking at Nora. f𝓇𝘦e𝑤𝘦𝚋𝒏૦ѵℯ𝒍.c𝐨𝒎

"If you don't want to talk with me, you can go. I will make it as tough as you were able to befriend me or something."

"Mister Rin, I didn't mean to…"

"If it isn't Rin Silvereye."

Before she could even finish her words, a voice cut her off. The thing is, it wasn't Rin who did that.

Then, an arm coiled around Rin's shoulder. Beside him, a blonde-haired boy along with two other boys appeared. The three surrounded them quickly.

'Who is this frivolous-looking garbage?'

[Probably just another frivolous-looking garbage, host.]

'Good answer, system. You get a point.'

[Much appreciated, host.]

"Hmm, can you please remind me of your name? Oh. And also release my shoulder." Rin said calmly.

"Oh! Why the distant attitude, Rin? We are friends, aren't we?"

Looking at his two friends, the two nodded with kind smiles.

"We played together before and had so much fun. I feel really hurt, Rin."

"Again, my memory is quite fuzzy so I don't remember you."

Rin was getting annoyed with these three so he released himself from the blonde boy's grip and tried to walk away.

Nora was still stuck in her place, not knowing what to do in this situation at all.

"Come on. Don't be like that. Here, why don't we share a drink together? For old time's sake."

'Bro, I'm about to punch your overly friendly and kind face. I hate these types of people.'

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