While the majority of the guests present possessed considerable strength, at least those few Guild Leaders sitting in the front row could clearly perceive the fluctuations of an Illusion Technique on the Hero, hiding something.
But, having been forewarned by the Count in advance, these dignitaries sitting upright pretended to see nothing, noses toward their faces, hearts toward their minds, as if they had noticed nothing at all.
After all, the Royal Family on stage hadn't said anything.
Watching the Fourteenth Princess retract the ceremonial Rapier and take the Noble's medal from the Count to hang on the Hero's chest, announcing the completion of the award ceremony, the Old Factory Manager, who had been rigid-faced by the side, finally relaxed imperceptibly.
After the Count concluded his last speech, the Magic projection outside the hall was also cut off.
