Chapter 109:
It’s the day of the banquet.
Fortunately, the dress didn’t feel too much, but it stood out well.
Although it was pure white, my eyes were distracted by the golden embroidery.
It was good because I didn’t feel nervous because of the calm design.
The question is whether Leon will wear a white suit.
“I think it would look good on Leon.”
“But I wonder if he’ll wear it…”
“He’s going to wear it. I’ve made it inevitable.”
I was being a little cheap, but now that he has seen the phrase, he’ll be wearing it.
“You have to do well!”
“Don’t worry.”
I raised my head and put my energy into it.
The nobles must have noticed a little bit of a change.
They might mistaken that our relationship with the royal family has improved.
Soon after, I wore Verden’s necklace around my neck that would mark the point of the fire dragon.
“I must have ground my teeth.”
It was a design I’ve never seen before.
I naturally looked at the jewels that glowed subtly depending on the light.
How did he cut it? I think I can see the heart shape inside.
I’m telling you, he’s really talented.
“You have to wear this too, My Lady!”
Diria hurriedly handed over the pattern accessory.
Maybe because I’m taking it off at home, it was annoying to put it on. But if I suddenly take it off, they’ll think it’s weird.
“Isn’t Verden a real pervert?”
The harmony was no joke as to how he even thought about the accessories.
Naturally, my gaze turned from the necklace to the dress and the accessory on my wrist.
“I can hear sales going up again today.”
How much money did I make from this?
If someone else hears money in my name, they will be embarrassed.
Maybe I collected more than my dad.
Maybe I’m more wealthy than most high-ranking aristocrats?
It’s worth making and saving hard. Even if I donated, I had so much money left, so I said it all.
“I’ll be back.”
I left the room with a smile. I was more excited than nervous.
Because I hope that what will happen today is different from what I knew.
As I was leaving the mansion, I saw my father sitting on the sofa.
“Are you not going today?”
“I’m going to go in a little while. I don’t know if he’ll come to meet me.”
“I think he’s here”
I found him dressed in white, standing at the door.
Leon hesitated and soon came into the mansion.
It really suits him!
Seeing Leon and my clothes, Edgar jumped out of his seat.
“…Someone would think you’re getting married.”
“That’s what I intend to do. What do you think? It looks good on me, doesn’t it?”
I twirled around and showed my clothes. A smile hung over Leon’s face looking at me.
“The shadow will be watching just in case.”
“Don’t worry.”
As long as I had the strength, I didn’t have to suffer.
I thought a lot about where this power came from, but after Leon healed me, I seemed to have absorbed his power.
My family has had the power to absorb from generation to generation.
Leon reached out to me and escorted me.
Edgar looked at us with a look of disapproval but left us alone.
I think he gave up a little…?
Still, I’m glad he’s not growling like he used to.
“Leon, why don’t you have a carriage?”
“The coach is a master, but it doesn’t look like he’s riding a carriage.”
“…So?”
“I’m going to use some easy transportation.”
At Leon’s words, I grabbed his arm in a hurry.
“To, to the capital! Teleport..!”
I couldn’t finish what I’m saying.
* * *
“……I feel so sick.”
“It should be okay because it’s a short distance.”
Leon’s brazen words opened my mouth wide.
Baby, you’re okay because you’re tolerant, but I wasn’t.
“And they all look at us.”
“Elle, they would have looked at us even if it wasn’t for the teleport.”
“…That’s true, though.”
The nobles who attended the banquet talked and looked at me and Leon.
The moment we enter the banquet hall, we’ll get more attention.
“It won’t be a big deal.”
“It should.”
Leon and I clasped hands. Please don’t worry about anything…
There were quite a few people in the banquet hall.
Since it was hosted by the royal family, not only celebrities but also high-ranking nobles attended.
“Oh my, isn’t this Lady Elle Natasia’s daughter from the Velois family?”
You must have heard me entering, but pretending not to know.
I greeted Lady Sorbe with a smile.
“Nice to meet you, Lady Sorbe.”
“I didn’t expect this to happen in social circles. I heard that the Velois family came to the capital.”
“Yes, thanks to His Majesty’s permission.”
“Well, I see. I’ve heard of the uproar before, but… I never thought I would even get eye contact with the servant.”
I can’t even remember. I should’ve noticed when you approached, pretending to be close.
“Isn’t dating supposed to be like that?”
I can’t say Leon is a servant, so I’ll have to look around.
Lady Sorbe snorted and gave me a glance.
“A dress like that at a place like this.”
“It must have been in the newspaper. It wouldn’t hurt to have your eye on it. You still don’t have accessories, by the way.”
I smiled lightly at the lady’s patterned wrist.
“Well, I don’t need it.”
A lie.
I was also briefed by Verden on the waiting list for accessories reservations.
I had to know how much the demand would be, so I saw it even if it was annoying, but I didn’t expect it to be used like this.
Lady Sorbe was also one of the waiting people.
I approached her with a smile, covered my mouth with a fan, and whispered.
“There are accessories that are perfect for you, My Lady. It’ll be going to the mansion soon, so I hope you like them.”
“…You don’t have to do that. Well, I’ll be embarrassed to refuse Lady Elle’s gift, so I’ll take it.”
“Thank you. It’s a one-of-a-kind design, so you’ll like it.”
Lady Sorbe’s face was wide open when she heard that there was scarcity.
It’s also expensive, so it’d be nice to give it to her for nothing.
“I think I’ll get along with Lady Elle somehow. Congratulations on your engagement. You’re a good match.”
Even those who were hesitant came up after Sorbe’s celebration and gave a congratulatory speech.
“Thank you, everyone. Oh, let me give you a piece of information. We’re going to run out of accessories soon.”
“Oh my gosh, is that true?”
“We’re also going to have a discount on repairs for the time being, so please don’t forget to use it.”
The aristocrats were twitching their mouths when I said it.
It was trending, so they might want to have more designs and supplies.
Even if you had money, we wouldn’t sell it, so it must have worn out more.
“By the way, is this Leon Davis who became the master of the magic tower?”
Another child looked at Leon and asked shyly.
Yeah, it’s not strange that Leon’s face makes that expression.
I nodded.
Leon still had an expressionless face.
“Let’s go to the front because the Princess is coming out soon.”
I hurried to turn around.
It would be hard for to remember so many people even if they said hello to Leon.
There was no need to let his weaknesses be known.
Just in time, the music played and Janice appeared with Delther, dressed in a saintess uniform.
“Princess Janice Abel Bonita and His Royal Highness Delther Cabezer Bonita.”
Neither of them looked very good.
‘I’m on my toes.’
I’d rather not run into him today. I’ll stick close to Leon.
Soon the emperor rose from his seat.
People focused on Janice’s clothing.
“Oh, that’s…”
“I think she’s finally appointed as a saintess. Oh my gosh!”
Everyone looked at the podium with eyes full of anticipation.
Janice went in front of the emperor, knelt and bowed her head.
“This banquet was held today for the appointment of Princess Janice as the saintess.”
The emperor looked at me and Leon then looked away.
After Janice’s appointment, he’ll announce my engagement with Leon which has been legalized.
“Princess Janice Abel Bonita acknowledges your achievements and recognizes the divine power in your body. I appoint you as a saintess.”
At the end of the emperor’s words, cheers filled the banquet hall.
Janice smiled as she stood in front of everyone, her eyes slowly closed and opened.
But her eyes soon turned to me and Leon.
Her young eyes were puffy.
Soon the emperor said he acknowledged my engagement with Leon.
The words caused even more repercussions, but Leon and I were very calm.
“Then the two of you don’t have a companion yet?”
Again, this question was inevitable.
I shook my head with a grim look on my face.
“We’re not each other’s companion. But we love each other more than anyone else.”
As I was in Leon’s arms, my eyelashes trembled thinly.
Leon, too, hugged me tightly and looked glum.
“What do you plan on doing if you have a companion?”
Janice asked as she descended from the podium. People’s curious eyes turned to us.
The public already had the answer they wanted.
What they want even more because they couldn’t say.
“We won’t lose to the pattern.”
At my words, mournful sighs continued everywhere.
The emperor smiled broadly at my performance and raised the music even more.
“I hope it’s such a good day, a happy day for everyone.”
With the emperor’s words, everyone bowed their heads and offered their respects.
The Empress and Delther, who knew the truth of all the events by his side, couldn’t smile.
