The Tyrant Wants To Live Honestly

“Madame! The princess is pretty no matter what she wears.”

Jy, who was watching from behind, interrupted.

“Joy, it’s because you don’t know yet. There are a lot of people in the world who decide their class based on their clothes.”

“The princess is already a member of the Imperial family, so her rank is high, right?”

When Joy asked a question, Clara shook her head. There was still too much Joy didn’t know about the world of the aristocrats.

‘If I had put a diamond in it, it would have sparkled and stood out when she stood in her debut circle…’

Clara looked at the plain white dress and regretted it over and over again.

At the Debutante ball, there is a place called ‘Debut Circle’. The debut circle is an exceptionally bright circular spot as if the lights of a splendid chandelier gather together and receive a spotlight.

Usually, a round carpet is laid to make the place stand out more. Only those who debut that year and their partners can stand in the debut circle, and usually, those who debut take turns.

The debutante who stands there can become the main character of the ball during that time, attract people’s attention, and receive applause to congratulate them on their debut.

Therefore, the debut circle is the center and the most important place for the debutante.

At the same time, it was also Dorothea’s least desirable position.

‘Will the same accident happen again this time?’

Dorothea recalled an accident before her return.

When Dorothea entered the debut circle with full expectations, the lights in the ballroom went out and became dark. Dorothea, who was supposed to be in the spotlight, fell into darkness, and people screamed.

But soon, Carnan and Raymond summoned the Spirit of Light to resolve the situation.

But Dorothea’s debut circle was already messed up.

Moreover, when the light was turned on, Theon was disappearing somewhere and only to be found with Raymond later.

no luck After all, a strange accident happened at that time.

That day Dorothea thought the world was trying to get in her way.

‘I’m glad I’m prepared in advance this time.’

She wasn’t angry or scared because she knew she was going to ruin everything.

Dorothea just wanted to go quietly without being noticed in the sudden accident.

“Princess, your partner, Master Ethan Bronte, has arrived.”

Just when the preparations were finished, the news of Ethan’s arrival came.

It was the exact timing as if he had been watching her.

“Come on, Princess. Go and don’t be discouraged by the Episteme nobles!”

Clara gave Dorothea perfume and cheered her up.

“I’m not discouraged.”

“Fighting!”

Clara clenched her fists and cheered for Dorothea.

Dorothea laughed at Clara’s behavior as if she was sending her out to battle.

Dorothea followed the servant to the entrance of Converta Palace.

As she quietly dragged her dress down, she saw an imperial carriage.

And Ethan Bronte standing in front of him.

Clara, Joy, and Stefan, who were coming out to see Dorothea off as well as the servant who was guiding Dorothea, stopped at the same time.

Ethan, dressed in a white tailcoat, reminds us of the angel label attached to him.

Beautiful without accessories, he looked the most beautiful today.

“Princess.”

He smiled as he found Dorothea.

It was natural for everyone to stop breathing at that moment.

From the carriage, Ethan crossed the garden’s stone paths and stopped in front of Dorothea.

His white hand gently stretched out like a butterfly flying away.

The golden eyes looking up at Dorothea shone more dangerously than usual.

Dorothea’s heart couldn’t bear the tension and banged on the wall. As if to warn her to be careful.

Ethan’s hands were waiting for her, white and smooth as if claiming his innocence.

Dorothea placed her hand gently over his white hand, like a prey wary of being caught in a trap.

With a click, his hand grabbed hers as if a trap had been locked. It is Dorothea’s job to get out of this trap.

Ethan led Dorothea to the carriage, pulling her like a helpless man.

Unlike Dorothea, who was nervous, he looked more happy than ever.

It’s so beautiful.

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The ballroom. 

Theon and Julia had arrived a little earlier than the others.

“Theon, are you okay?”

Julia asked Theon, who had stopped walking for a moment.

He doesn’t show it outwardly, but it’s clear that he’s reluctant to do something.

“I’m a little nervous, but I’m fine.”

“Because of me…”

Julia regretted that she should have chosen a partner other than Theon.

“No. It’s your debut and it’s an honor to be your partner.”

Theon smiled and reassured Julia.

“Ray said he was going to be late today due to circumstances. If it’s too hard in the middle, let’s go out with me, Theon.”

Theon nodded at Julia’s words.

While the two were talking, people began to gather one by one. A lively atmosphere quickly permeated the quiet ballroom, and the air was warmed by pleasant conversations and music.

Among them, the door of the ballroom opened again and a new debutant entered.

Tak Tak Tak.

The hard heel of the shoe resonated on the marble floor, drawing people’s attention.

In an instant, the ball hall became quiet as if the sound of shoes had swallowed up all the sounds.

While talking, Julia and Theon turned their heads in the sudden silence.

And then, the two of them come in through the silence.

“Princess…”

Theon and Julia, like everyone else, were attracted to them.

Wearing a white dress and a white tailcoat, the two were dazzlingly beautiful.

The whole scene where the door opened and they walked in was unrealistic.

Dorothea’s blonde hair and Ethan’s silver hair became gorgeous accessories on their own.

Dorothea’s dress boasted elegant beauty without any accessories, and Ethan wearing a tailcoat created the illusion that it was a fantasy.

It’s just pure white clothes. Was the white color so alluring?

People’s eyes shifted as they moved across the ballroom.

Even just walking, the presence of the two filled the ballroom.

The sight of the aristocrats turning their heads together along the trajectory of the two people’s movement produced a funny spectacle.

“If those two attend a party or ball in the future, people will want to go to the party just to see them.”

Julia looked at the two of them and muttered.

Seeing Dorothea and Ethan side by side was more ecstatic than admiring any work of art.

“It’s good to see a non-Episteme meet.”

It was Nereus’ blunt sarcasm that woke Theon and Julia from the illusion.

Similarly, people slowly moved away from the two of them and began to open their mouths again.

But they all forgot the previous topic of conversation and talked about Dorothea and Ethan.

“They are the prettiest and most handsome people I’ve ever seen.”

Julia admired them and Theon couldn’t deny it.

They are probably the most outstanding couple among those gathered here.

It wasn’t just the looks that drew attention.

“They’re an amazing combination. Isn’t that Right, Theon?”

The fringe symbols look very similar to one another.

It was the perfect prey to attract attention and at the same time become the focus of jealousy, ridicule, and gossip.

Already, Theon felt a strange atmosphere flowing through the Debutante ballroom. Everyone was wary of Dorothea and Ethan. They had only just entered.

“Princess, you must be careful.”

Julia also read the atmosphere and was worried.

Their sharp, sharp eyes like needles were aiming at Dorothea and Ethan from all directions.

Such is the symbol of the fringe. Moreover, it is even more dangerous if it is a beautiful and conspicuous minority.

The mainstream must ostracize the fringe in order to become the mainstream. Only by exposing the inferiority of the fringe and emphasizing the superiority of the mainstream can it maintain its power.

Theon was particularly concerned about people like Nereus.

Unsurprisingly, the gloomy words start right away.

“Look Carefully. That cheap dress. You’re a princess, but you only wore a dress like that?”

“She doesn’t have any sociability or social skills, so how is she going to adjust at the ball? She is locked up in the Palace of Converta and rarely comes out.”

“Converta Palace? Was there such a place in the Imperial Palace? I’ve never heard of it!”

They filled their sense of superiority with words that weakened Dorothea.

It’s so much fun to be superior to ‘The Princess.’

Moreover, even with such gossip, Carnan doesn’t even accuse them of blaspheming the imperial family.

And they know that.

Long ago, at Raymond’s dedication ceremony, when the Duke of Bronte accidentally hit Dorothea’s glass and spilled pomegranate juice on her dress, Carnan favored the Duke of Bronte over Dorothea.

“If Ray was there, he would have been very angry.”

Julia said, looking at the people talking about bad things.

“Everyone is jealous.”

They seem to ignore Dorothea, but in fact, they care about Dorothea more than anyone else.

If Dorothea was truly “being ignored” by them, her appearance could not be such a big topic.

Then the music that filled the ballroom stopped. At the sound of the bell signaling the start of a full-fledged debutante, people stopped talking and looked up.

The bell signaled the arrival of Emperor Carnan.

The nobility hurriedly found a place that would be most visible to the emperor and occupied it.

“Aren’t you going, Princess?”

Ethan asked as he watched the people quickly gather in the center.

“I must go.”

Unlike horses, Dorothea moved very slowly and settled in a moderately inconspicuous place.

As soon as she took her place, the loud music played again, and the door to the high central stairway of the ballroom opened.

A ray of light poured through the wide open door, and Carnan appeared with the spirit of light.

Milanaire’s blonde hair shines more beautifully under the light of the spirit and crystals of light that spread brightly.

The light of the spirit made the emperor’s majesty stand out even more, and it aroused wonder in those who could not handle the spirit.

Dorothea also swallowed bitter emotions when she saw the spirit she had not seen in a long time.

Then Ethan, who was standing next to Dorothea, whispered.

“I’ve never seen that spirit before.”

‘Oh, I thought that he must have seen the Spirit of Light before.’

“What do you think?”

“It’s worse than I thought.”

Ethan whispered in Dorothea’s ear. At that, Dorothea had to hold back her laughter.

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