I will Save this Doomed Plot

Chapter 155: Acknowledgement(9)

"The awarding ceremony for the magnificent feats of the war heroes is about to begin."

Lance's announcement was met with applause from the entire audience. Luke just sipped his wine and stared at him blankly. He is uninterested in the ceremony. He would rather just sleep.

"Now then, we will begin at the infamous 'Fiery Knight' of the kingdom and a strong figure wielding the fiery blade, Liam."

Everyone's gaze then fell on Liam, making him feel embarrassed. He was as stiff as a rock and wouldn't have been able to stand up if not for Lina and Selena pushing him forward, leaving him no choice but to go to where Lance is while carrying the nobles' intense stares. When Liam looked forward, he was greeted by Lance's bright smile.

"I will now award you with the highest medal a person could ever achieve from the royal family, and a piece of land nearby at the royal palace."

The nobles applauded, and Liam allowed Lance to place a gleaming golden medal with diamonds embedded in it around his neck. He was then given a piece of paper that was supposed to be the title to the land he was receiving. After a second of handshake with Lance, Liam was about to leave but stopped when he heard Lace speaking again.

"But that's not all."

Liam looked back at Lance with a confused expression and Lance just smiled naturally and signaled the butler to come close. The butler then approached, carrying a long, luxurious wooden box. Lance then gently took it and handed it to Liam.

"I also award you with a sword made from the most expensive, rare, and tough metal on the planet, meticulously crafted by the kingdom's highest-ranking blacksmiths."

Liam's mouth slowly loosens from shock. He then slowly opened the box to reveal an exquisitely detailed, well-polished, and sharpened sword. This was most likely the most beautiful sword he had ever seen in his life. He then heard Dos say something in a slightly impressed tone.

• Not bad; that should be able to land a decent blow on a dragon without shattering.

Liam's face hardened, and he suddenly remembered the dragon who had almost killed Luke. If what Dos said was true, then he will use this sword's utmost potential when fighting the dragon once again. Liam then turned his head to look at Luke, who was clapping slowly while looking at him. Luke caught his gaze and nodded, giving him a thumb up. Liam clenched his fists on the box containing the sword; it is finally time for him to be the proper personal knight that he claims to be.

"Please wait a moment."

The entire crowd came to a halt and looked in the direction of the voice, where they saw a lavishly dressed woman with thick white powder on her face looking at Liam with rather flirtatious eyes. Liam was puzzled until he heard Lance silently sigh beside him.

"Oh boy, here we go."

Lance then returned to his usual demeanor and answered the woman.

"Is there a problem?"

The woman answered while fanning her face.

"It's nothing serious, but I'd like to know why the royal family would treat a hero so poorly. Is it because the event is being hosted by the Crown Prince? Pity."

Luke stared intently at the woman with the thick white face. He then heard Snow and Nash speaking coldly next to him.

"What did she say?!"

"What does she mean by papa rewarding Liam poorly?!"

Luke just sighed while staring at the two angry children; he then turned his attention back towards the scenario. It seems that despite Lance being on the top of the royal family now, the disrespect towards him doesn't really fade that fast.