The return of the fallen king

Chapter 60: Victory's Celebration

Conradin prepared for the feast to be held in honor of Oberto Spinola's victory over the Venetian-Provencal navy. He would dress himself as elegantly as he could because this was a special occasion for everyone. He was determined to show his appreciation and respect for the Genoese admiral and his success, and he was also prepared to give his congratulations in person to express his profound gratitude to him.

Conradin was filled with a sense of excitement as he prepared to join the feast in honor of Oberto Spinola's victory . He knew that this was an important celebration, and it was a time for the Genoese nobles to come together and honor those who had fought and sacrificed on their behalf. Conradin was proud of the Genoese people, and he was determined to show his support and solidarity for them; after all, he was in their debt since Ghibellin's coalition had achieved its first victory, and even if it did not have much effect on the mainland, it nonetheless increased the morale of the coalition and of Conradin himself. After all, the sea would be a strategic means that was central to his campaign, and the loss of the ability to use it would have surely doomed defeat for the young monarch and all his followers. The Ghibelline cause had just achieved an important victory, and now it was up to them to continue the fight and carry on to the next battle with their heads held high and their minds filled with resolve and determination. Nonetheless, this was the project of the future, and for now, all Conradin had to do was enter the feast and congratulate and thank Oberto for his victory.

Conradin began walking out to the feast with some of his bodyguards after preparing himself. On the way there, he discovered Corrado was also walking there ; as a result, he opted to walk with him, and Corrado was even happier to walk alongside his liege, as he considered this an honor. Conradin determined on the way there that it was time to assign Corrado his first task. ''Corrado, heed me closely, for I have a mission to task you," Conradin continued, his gaze fixed on Corrado to express the gravity of the situation.

''Your highness, all you have to do is name the task, and in the name of the trinity, I swear that I shall do everything to accomplish it." Corrado said it with the same amount of seriousness.

He was proud to be selected by Conradi for an important task, and he was determined to do his best in order to fulfill his duties to the best of his abilities. He was determined to be a loyal and faithful servant to his lord, and he was filled with a great sense of pride and joy at the prospect of his new mission. After hearing Corrado's response, Conradin was even more sure that he had chosen the best one for the mission, and as such, he carefully explained the task assigned to him along with the importance that it will have in the upcoming campaign.

"When do you want me to leave, your highness?" Corrado inquired, his gaze ahead of him as he considered the steps he would take to complete his objective.

''I was hoping that after the feast you'd already be planning your new assignment. You will be accompanied by 200 knights to protect you on your journey. I have high hopes for you. Corrado, don't let me down." Conradin said

''I will not, your highness; I am confident that Galvano, Frederick, and Maletta will be able to assist you while I am away." Corrado mentioned this with concern for his lord's well-being.

''Don't worry, Corrado; I can take care of myself because I don't need to be looked after." ''I am sure you do, your highness,'' Conradin remarked with a smile as he playfully put his hand on Corrado's shoulder, causing the latter to smile too.

When the two entered the dining hall, they was all the decorations, food, and jubilation organised for the feast . They were filled with enthusiasm and energy as they observed how much the Genoese victory was being celebrated, and they eagerly anticipated meeting the feast's hero, Oberto Spinola. They were filled with affection and respect for Oberto, and they knew he was a suitable hero to honor at this feast.After a few minutes of meeting with Frederick, Enrico, Pietro, Galvano, and Maletta, they had finally located the feast's star. Conradin braced himself to congratulate Oberto without delay. When he arrived, he indicated that he wanted to talk with him, and Oberto, knowing that it was impolite to keep a king waiting, rushed over to Conradin.

As Oberto was walking towards him, Conradin noticed Oberto's way of dressing. His clothes were clean and well tailored, and they reflected the seriousness of the occasion. His coat was in pristine condition and decorated with some colored red feathers; it was clear that his appearance had been carefully chosen to project an image of strength and power. It was fitting for a man who had led his troops to victory, and he was ready to honor and celebrate his victory in style.

''I am honored by your attendance, Your Majesty." Oberto said this while bowing slightly, as was customary.

''Please, Oberto, rise, for it is not honorable to have a debtor humble himself. I must congratulate you for your service, because your triumph had a significant impact on the future of my campaign, and the sea will play an important role in my overall strategy. I notice that many people want to congratulate you, so I won't keep you long. I just wanted to let you know that you can get whatever you need by asking. You have made a significant contribution to the republic as well as to me.'' Conradin remarked this while reaching out a hand to the man.

Oberto was overcome with emotion as he heard the king's admiration for him. His presence and the appreciation of his efforts humbled and honored him, and he was filled with delight and satisfaction that his win had been so well received.

Oberto said a passionate and joyful goodbye to Conradin, he felt he had done his job to his people and to his country, and he was overwhelmed with thanks and admiration for the monarch's generosity and respect.

Conradin witnessed dozens of people gathered to congratulate Oberto, and many of them wanted their moment to speak with the hero of the Genoese navy. They were eager to express their gratitude and their admiration for his bravery and skill. Some of them even called him "the pride of the Genoese people" or said that "there is no other equal to Oberto in all of the Genoese Republic". He was honored and humbled by the amount of respect and admiration that he received, and he remained patient with everyone who wanted to talk and shake his hand.

The rest of the day was filled with celebration and good cheer as everyone at the feast rejoiced in their victory and looked forward to the future. Conradin and his inner circle of retainers rejoiced and celebrated with the Genoese after the victory, and they drank and ate, singing songs of valor and the greatness of Genoa's navy feats. It was a day of unity and solidarity as the Ghibelline forces celebrated their victory and prepared for the next battle. It was clear that this was a crucial moment in the history of Conradin's war effort.

''Well , we shall see each other tomorrow, I wish you good evening '' Frederick said as he got up from his seat and walked to the center of the feast. The group did not need to ask him where he was going since they knew the reputation Frederick had. They were also greatly thankful to God that their liege was not influenced by Frederick regarding his relationship with women, as the last thing they needed was for their liege to have something that could distract him from their cause.

''So Corrado, I have noticed that your family did not follow you in your quest to find, may I know where they are? '' Conradin asked, trying to satisfy the curiosity he had since he met his retainer,

''Well your Highness, my lovely wife alongside my son and daughter currently are currently being treated as guests by their relatives in the kingdom of Aragon, who kindly hosted them during the chaos that erupted following Manfred's defeat'' Corrado said with a bit of sadness as he deeply desired to meet his family who he did not have the chance to for nearly a year, nonetheless, he knew that it was too dangerous and as such preferred to have them distant but safe.

''Well let's have a toast for the future, may God bless our days to come, may he allow me to get back my kingdom, may he gift Corrado a safe place to meet his family once again , and may he change Frederick's obsession in women'' Conradin said leading to the group to laugh and toast alongside their monarch.

For the rest of the feast Conradin and his retainers drank and celebrated the great victory with joy and excitement, as they were determined to make sure that the celebration continued throughout the night in honor of their heroes. The night was filled with drinking and merriment, as all the Genoese enjoyed the victory and celebrated it with pride and honor.It was a night to be remembered for many years in the Genoese Republic, for they had finally shown the world that Genoa could still compete with Venice.

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