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

Previously on Shota's Isekai NTR Adventure...

Shota arrived in the capital of a prosperous human kingdom within the racial alliance, escorted by wyverns that betrayed his identity and prompted an elaborate royal welcome. Despite his attempts to downplay the visit as personal business, he was led to a grand banquet at the palace, surrounded by eager nobles and officials. As he surveyed the thriving city streets filled with healthy citizens and abundant goods, no traces of the god's messenger emerged, leaving him wary of the kingdom's unnaturally peaceful facade. At the banquet, the presence of numerous elaborately dressed young women hinted at their intentions toward him, while he planned to subtly probe the locals for information.

Being the guest of honor, the initial encounter I had was undoubtedly with the most prominent figure present here.

The very first individual I encountered turned out to be the ruler of this realm.

This land went by the name of the Solar Kingdom, yet the royal lineage's family name carried an entirely contrasting vibe compared to the kingdom's title.

The ruling house belonged to the Lune Family, a name that evoked images of the moon.

King Lune beamed broadly while welcoming me, yet I remained cautious throughout the exchange.

Indeed, I was fully aware that their friendly demeanor stemmed entirely from their desire to gain something from me.

This kind of behavior was typical among monarchs from foreign nations.

Actually, it held true across both realms I had experienced.

Whenever people behaved in this manner, it was clear they had an ulterior motive involving you.

Before much time passed, King Lune revealed his true intentions.

"I've come across reports of those barriers you've been working on lately. I realize they're not fully ready yet, but perhaps we could chat about them a little."

As these words left his mouth, the surrounding nobles fell into a hushed silence, apparently straining to catch every detail of our talk.

I instantly recognized their eavesdropping attempt, though I chose to stay silent about it.

In response to King Lune, I simply stated, "This doesn't feel like the right spot for such a discussion. We'd be better off saving it for a more private moment later."

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

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

Meanwhile, King Lune found my reply quite acceptable.

To be precise, I hadn't outright dismissed his proposition.

I merely suggested postponing the conversation, leaving open the possibility that I might consent to his wishes.

That sufficed for the time being.

Seeing that he was content, I shifted the subject by inquiring, "This marks my initial visit to your Solar Kingdom, and I'm curious—might you share some of its background?"

King Lune appeared taken aback by my question at first, but soon a broad grin spread across his features. A hint of pride flickered in his gaze, showing his eagerness to delve into the topic.

Evidently, this wasn't a response unique to him.

The nearby nobles also displayed a degree of pride regarding their Solar Kingdom.

Though I couldn't fathom the reason for their enthusiasm, if they were open to revealing the information I sought... there was no harm in that.

"I'm delighted you asked; allow me to recount it all." King Lune swelled his chest slightly before launching into the tale.

During his narration, a strong urge built inside me to urge him straight to the core of it.

I got that he took great pride in his nation's past, but his storytelling dragged on excessively. He seemed intent on covering every tiny aspect, leaving nothing out.

It nearly drove me to smack him across the cheek, though I managed to restrain myself ultimately.

While his delivery frustrated me to the point of wanting to yank out my hair, the actual narrative proved quite engaging.

I could see precisely why they held such esteem for their kingdom's legacy.

In truth, it had been established by a legendary figure.

The founding king wasn't merely a legendary tale; he was an authentic hero selected by divine forces. The sacred sword handed down through royal generations symbolized this honor.

Armed with that blade, he repelled the monstrous hordes plaguing the territory and established the kingdom.

Thus, they rightfully claimed descent from heroic bloodlines.

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

Right as I posed this, an uneasy expression crossed King Lune's countenance.

Not only did King Lune show this discomfort, but every noble present also betrayed a similar sheepish look.

From their reactions alone, their thoughts were transparent.

"Though the founder was a hero, his heirs aren't guaranteed to match him. It appears no one among them can wield the inherited sword."

I wasn't particularly bothered by their inability to use it, as I suspected the blade held more depth than they realized.

Had it been an ordinary relic, the Holy Empire would have detected it ages ago and taken measures.

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

"If it's feasible, might I take a glance at this sword?" I ventured cautiously, holding little hope.

King Lune paused briefly in hesitation, then shook his head and replied, "It's a treasured heirloom of our family, not to be displayed casually. Even for you, Your Majesty, I'm sorry, but that's not an option."