I Stole the Heroine's Holy Grail

Upon arriving at the theater, the two were immediately guided to a special seat. The balcony seats overlooking the interior of the theater. 

Actually, it was not the best seat to enjoy the opera. However, it was often used in secret meetings by nobles since it could hide space with curtains without getting into the eyes of others.

It would be comfortable, though.

A spacious sofa and fluffy cushions like a bed and a table and a drink next to the sofa. It was truly the best place to relax while listening to the sound of the opera.

“I hope you have a relaxing time.”

The theater staff who guided the two bowed and disappeared quietly.

Today, Adelia, in her high heels, left herself on a very fluffy-looking sofa. Adelia thought her feet were completely covered by the dress so she took off her shoes gently.

Ah, it’s refreshing.

Unfortunately, Ivan found Adelia’s shoes between her dresses.

Ivan smiled quietly at Adelia.

“Want a drink?”

“Hmm, yes, but not alcohol.”

Ivan poured cranberry juice into Adelia’s glass to meet Adelia’s needs. He filled his glass with red-purple fruit wine and sat next to Adelia. The lights went out in the theater at the right time.

“It’s about to start.”

Starting with Ivan’s notification, weak lighting shone on the stage. Adelia looked up at the stage with the opera glasses in her eyes. On the stage stood a beautiful blonde woman, covering her face with a colorful mask. Soon the sound of the flute came from behind the stage.

“It sounds good.”

Adelia was purely admiring the sound of her mournful soprano singing. Although she did not enjoy cultural life much compared to other nobles, she had seen quite a few operas in her own way.

However, after listening to this song today, she felt like the opera she had been to was like a child’s play.

“She is the representative of the Soprano in Yvonnet theater company, she has valuable skills. She’s been invited to the Imperial Palace a few times.”

“…I see.”

Adelia stared at Ivan, who was strangely familiar with the soprano. Ivan, who read the doubts in her eyes, smiled awkwardly as if he was in trouble.

“…I guess you know that soprano well?”

Eventually, Ivan raised a white flag.

“Hmm. You can say I know her.”

“…….”

For a moment Adelia’s eyes shook finely. According to the maids who were grooming her today, he never had a lover….

“I made you misunderstand. She is the woman my brother met briefly when he was still the Crown Prince.”

“Oh…….”

Adelia was relieved for a moment and was in shock again.

The emperor’s ex-lover. 

Adelia didn’t know what expression to make.

“You don’t have to worry too much. Because they agreed and broke up in a good way.”

“……I see.”

Ivan smiled softly and put the opera glass in Adelia’s hand. Adelia turned and watched the opera again.

The characters slowly began to grow. Adelia was completely immersed into the drama.

The main character was a woman of a certain authority and was living a life that was not lacking. Then, an incident occurred that changed her life. The family, which always competed with the main character’s family, was accused of treason and was destroyed.

The main character, who lived a luxurious life, became a street person and suffered all kinds of humiliation. Overall, the play dealt with the revenge process of the main character.

“Ah… The hateful melante! I will surely send those who have the name of Melante into hell!”

Adelia looked at the actors’ actions with strange eyes. In the process of revenge, the main character loses herself, her loved ones, and her only friend.

After losing everything, the main character who succeeded in revenge visits her lover who she abandoned and expresses her pain.

The main character’s ex-lover comforts and cares for her, but does not accept her. The main character returns home that night and drinks all the alcohol in the display case. The drunk protagonist recites a monologue out of her mind.

“In the end, there was nothing left for me…. All I have is this flamboyant mansion and disgraceful nickname…!”

All she has left is the nickname “The Duchess,” which was coined from a noble saying that she seemed to have covered herself with colorful feathers.

The stage ended with a line that was as good as the climax. A round of applause poured out. Adelia thought in thunderous applause.

Maybe she’ll be ruined like the Duchess. She’ll lose the precious that’s left for her, she thought.

“It’s kind of an awkward ending.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes… a drunk and lamentable protagonist. It’s a revenge that she worked so hard on, but I think the ending is somewhat unsatisfactory. It’s a normal play for the protagonist who has finished her revenge to achieve happiness.”

Ivan rested his chin and stared at Adelia.

Adelia tilted her head at the Grand Duke’s action of staring at her in silence.

“Well, I don’t think Evelyn’s life is so hopeless.”

Adelia opened her eyes wide and looked at Ivan, who uttered a different opinion from her. Her eyes were filled with interest.

“Why?”

Evelyn achieved her goal and eventually regained power. 

“…but didn’t all the people around her disappear?”

“Well, that’s what you might think. But it’s fate. It happens in life.”

Adelia’s eyes, which were like the surface of a calm lake, caused a stir. A small wave became a big wave and hit Adelia.

Yeah, Evelyn’s life could have just begun. She was still young and had plenty of time to spare, even though she had successfully achieved her long-cherished revenge.

The future that will unfold depends on what Evelyn does from now on. At the end of the play, Evelyn may feel despair for a while. However, it is impossible to know Evelyn’s life that will continue after the play is completely over.

I’m so into it.

The shadow on Adelia’s face disappeared suddenly. Adelia said, gently raising her lips.

“It was a really fun performance.”

***

A leisurely afternoon. 

Flowers brought in from abroad were in full bloom in the garden built on a cold snowy field. Flowers were frozen before long, but they were considered more beautiful.

“Viscount Yurpheon. I heard you predicted the fourth disaster”

“I really want to know how you know that. But….”

Madam Orlando clouded her words with a look of curiosity.

“I’m sorry, but I can’t tell you how I found out.”

“As expected,”

“Well, it’s a sensitive part.”

Madam Lengster shrugged her shoulders with a fresh look.  Then, a new guest came to the garden. 

“You’re already having a conversation”

Serajin Tegris.

Serajin, wearing a colorful blue dress, came to the table showing off her presence. Madam Lengster asked with a quizzical look

“Madam Tegris. Aren’t you a little late?”

Serajin explained why she was late for the meeting, pointing to her forehead with a troubled face.

“My father suddenly said he would visit the Duchy.”

“Isn’t Madam Tegris’ father Count Rodriza?”

“That’s right. He said he wanted to talk to the Grand Duke.”

Serajin sighed deeply and shook her head. Adelia smiled quietly and offered Serajin a seat.

“Sit down for now, madam.”

“Excuse me, then.”

Serajin took off her wide-brimmed hat and handed it to the servant. 

“So, what were you talking about?”

Serajin’s question was answered by Serbian Hegris with a smile.

“We were asking Viscount Yurpheon how she got the information.”

Serbia Hegris.

She was the only daughter of Count Hagris. She became in charge of the internal affairs of the County after the countess died in an accident. 

Count Hegris and Count Tegris were brothers.

The relationship between the two families was strong, so when Serajin was brought in naturally, Serbia Hegris came with her.

“I see. Well, you might wonder. But it’s an absolute secret, isn’t it?”

A mysterious smile formed around Serajin’s mouth. Adelia also responded to Serajin with a smile. The other ladies just accepted Serajin’s words that it was an absolute secret.

Swallow if it’s sweet and spit if it’s bitter. It was the basic principle and core of socialization.

They were afraid of the catastrophe of great uncertainty that Adelia could foretell. As long as the prophecy is certain, it doesn’t matter what the source is. It was enough to lessen their fear. 

That was enough.

“By the way, do you know what? Not only in the Duchy but also in the Empire, there is a buzz about prophets.”

“I heard you predicted the fourth disaster after the third one”

“I don’t know” 

Adelia bent the corner of her eyes and lifted the teacup. Unlike the second disaster, the third and fourth were anonymously reported through the newspaper.

Immediately after Adelia predicted the disaster, the third and fourth disasters were announced by the temple just in time. The prophecy in the newspaper also came through the mouth of the temple.

Then people gradually began to believe in the existence of the prophet. Whether it’s a peerage or a commoner. Despite not revealing her identity, many in the Duchy thought Adelia might have released information to the newspaper.

It was a pretty satisfying situation for Adelia. The existence of an uncertain prophet was enough to arouse people’s interest.

“Oh, come to think of it, you went to see the Opera with the Grand Duke last weekend, didn’t you?”

Serbia Hegris’ eyes glistened and asked a question.  Adelia’s hand flinched for a moment. The eyes of other ladies who noticed it also showed interest. 

“Is it a date?”

“Well, it’s time to have fun.”

“Your Highness must have recognized the charm of Viscount Yurpheon.”

“I was rather worried. I wonder if this is the end of the Hamilton family. But it was just a baseless fear.”

“Whoo. I remember when I was still engaged. We loved to watch opera performances, too.”

Adelia wanted to cover her ears. However, she managed to maintain her smile by exerting her superhuman patience. A mischievous smile hung around the mouth of Serajin who noticed it.

“So, how far did you go?”

“…What?”

Adelia froze in embarrassment. The ladies glistened and waited for Adelia’s answer. They were all noble and elegant ladies on the outside, but now they were like girls who were excited about their friend’s love life.

“…it’s a secret.”

Adelia’s earlobes flushed red. The skilled perceptions of the ladies gave a rough picture of the situation

‘Oh my…’

‘Ah, I used to be like that too.’

Soon after, stories about their love stories rang out over the garden on a leisurely afternoon. Adelia lifted the teacup indifferently and listened to the ladies.

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