It's a bit strange, but I think I made a good decision to move.
'If you look at the mountains and rivers, it's a golden land.'
The scenery is nice, and isn't there a small mountain behind it?
Well, when I moved in the past, I searched all over the place to find the cheapest house in the capital, so it is located in a very remote place, and there is a downside to it that you have to walk more than 20km to the market.
At night, it's so dark that it feels like ghosts might appear.
However, for someone who doesn't mind those shortcomings, there couldn't be a better home, and he liked this land, which boasted a population of three and an assistant.
I don't know about anything else, but isn't it incredibly peaceful?
'Different from outside.'
Boohoo.
“Oh, thank you. Well, if you need anything, just let me know.”
Boohoo!
The bee neighbor who moved in the day before was friendly.
As if the give-and-take was certain, they quickly built a house for him to live in, and as a token of their gratitude, they gave him fruits from the forest or honey they made.
And now, like now, they bring newspapers from the city.
“Patrick, you definitely gave that kid the money, right?”
Boohoo.
“You forced it into your pocket because I didn’t want to take it? Good job. You guys are better than people after all.”
Boooow!!
After hearing from the bee that the little boy who had made a connection in the empire the day before and came all the way to the south was settling down in the capital, Lee Han opened the newspaper.
And, as expected,
“Oh, that’s brutal.”
[Is this a side effect of the first banquet held since the Civil War, or is it bad luck? The damage caused by the accidents that followed-.]
It's extremely ominous from the very first chapter.
The calm before the storm.
No, to be precise, I should say that the storm is already blowing.
But do people really know?
The truth is that what is causing this storm is actually my father’s awakened anger… .
[The third of the Winston family, the young noble lady, is found to have been touched, and is in danger of ruin? There is a possibility that she will be erased from the noble list… -.]
The third person is a half-man. He was not erased from the list, but from the world.
[Brom's top. Suddenly disappeared from social circles due to poor health.]
It is predicted that his health may not have suddenly deteriorated, but rather that his body was in shambles due to excessive torture.
It turns out that guy is also a collaborator.
[The social world is in chaos, and the biggest duel in nearly ten years breaks out. Countless knights and noble families face ruin.]
duel?
Well, I don't know since when public executions have been considered duels, but if that's what the world thinks of it, then it is a duel.
Instead, it would be unfortunate that all of those who participated in the duel were all collaborators with Lohengrin, and that the one who defeated them was a knight of the turquoise unicorn with only a slightly changed facial appearance.
By the way, if there are unfortunate accidents that continue one after another, it is the work of the shadows.
“…It’s sweeping.”
For Lee Han, who knew most of the details of what was written in the newspaper, he could only stick out his tongue.
This is why the world is difficult.
If you know, you can see the world, but if you don't know, it's so easy to be deceived.
still.
'It's fortunate that things are proceeding quietly.'
Originally, Duke Blake had intended to raise an army.
Of course, finding your biological daughter after about 20 years is one thing, but what parent wouldn't be shocked if they found out there was a group of perverts after that daughter?
Even in my case, I would feel a surge of anger that would make my blood boil.
In that sense, the Duke may have been mad with anger, but he was not a fool.
– If we openly raise an army, they will surely run away. We must act more thoroughly to wipe them out, leaving no one behind.
It was a task to maintain cold reason in order to get rid of it more thoroughly, and that attitude was rather scary.
There is nothing scarier than a person who becomes cold-hearted when they get angry.
'He's someone you don't want to turn into an enemy.'
Lee Han shook his head and put the newspaper down.
I've read almost everything there is to read, okay?
Boohoo?
“Huh? You want to read it? Do you know how to read your writing?”
Boohoo!
“That’s great. You guys are better than the teaching assistants.”
Booooow-.
'That's such an obvious statement.' The shameless bees took the newspaper and read the news of the world, and if an assistant professor who was working hard instead of Lee Han at the academy heard it, it would have been an outrageous remark that would have made him take out a hammer.
But no one cared about this, and Lee Han got up.
[[Wow??]]
The bees only just noticed it now, but they could tell that there was something different about him than usual.
The difference can be seen because, although they do not have human emotions, they are as smart as humans and have learned how the world works.
It is none other than that.
Boohoo.
“Why do I look like this? It’s nothing serious. I have an important appointment today, so…”
Chook.
That he's showing off.
“I have a date.”
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The nobles attending the banquet have a lot to do.
Especially in the case of women, they were even more absent-minded.
because.
“Miss, please take a bath first.”
“What kind of perfume would you like to use?”
“I will begin the massage.”
“Let me get my hair trimmed too.”
“Let’s try on the jewelry and dresses and decide. Did you decide yesterday? It might feel different from yesterday. Let’s try on just 12 light outfits.”
“What kind of makeup do you like?”
“I need to work on my hands and feet. They’re a mess from practicing swordsmanship!”
“Are you hungry? But you have to hold it in. You have to limit your water intake as much as possible. If you’re really hungry, it would be better to just eat some lemon, okay?”
No matter what anyone says, the flowers of the social world are women!
Someone might wonder what they are doing when they see it, but sometimes the more you show off your splendor and beauty, the higher your family's status will be.
Even if we only look at real cases, it was absurd that in high society, a young lady from a humble family raised the status of her family with just her beauty and even revived the economy of her estate, so the maids' misconduct was not that strange.
No, on the contrary, it has only been 'simplified' to a great extent.
“Oh, I’m really upset. It wasn’t supposed to be finished this quickly. It took over 12 hours.”
“Who wouldn’t say no? If you decorate it this simply, there’ll be a lot of talk, really….”
“I can’t help it. This is the style you want.”
It's less than half the time it usually takes for a noble lady to get ready.
I couldn't hide my regret, and it only grew worse when I thought about Tristan not having a daughter.
This is the moment when Tristan's daughter finally makes her first official appearance in the royal society.
But despite the maids' groans.
“I’m comfortable with this. Oh, I don’t need a corset. I’m quite fit, so I can maintain my figure without something like that.”
The girl was resolute.
It seems as if they won't allow anything more than this.
“Yeah, but.”
“It’s rather annoying. If you can bring a dagger or a small wooden sword, please do so. I think it would be better that way.”
“…Why are you bringing a dagger or a wooden sword to a banquet…?”
“It’s a natural preparation, since you need to know how to protect yourself.”
“…??”
Our girl is so different from other girls.
It was a moment of renewed realization, and the maids could not help but feel regret.
'It would be more beautiful if you decorated it.'
'It might be possible to become the flower of society, really… .'
'Even though she's not a knight yet, our young lady is stricter than most knights.'
Even though half a year had passed since she had come to Tristan, the maids felt as if they were about to shed tears when they saw the girl still living a life of thorough self-restraint.
It is not simply that she is the daughter of her lord and is treated with utmost devotion.
Levi Jeanne d'Arc, that girl was incredibly strong and even a woman would find her to be an incredible person.
jealousy?
If you saw how hard that girl worked and knew what kind of determination she had in life, you wouldn't even dream of being jealous.
Because they knew that even if they suddenly became nobles and rose in social status, they would never be able to live like that.
She is a lady who is literally admirable and even makes other women fall in love with her.
…so.
“Young lady, you must go now.”
“Thank you for telling me!”
“…Are you that happy?”
"yes?"
“Because the smile won’t leave your face today….”
"……ah."
“…….”
The maids were jealous of the fact that the affection of such a special young lady was directed solely to today's 'partner'.
“Well, I, I don’t know, it’s my first time feeling like this….”
“…….”
“Well, one thing is certain though.”
Broadway-!
“I feel happy.”
“…….”
A refreshing smile, like a flower bud that formed on a spring day and is in full bloom with the dew.
The maids blushed at the beautiful smile that even they were captivated by.
And then you realize.
That girl is already a flower even without all the fancy decorations.
The fact that it is a flower that is more vibrant and beautiful than any other flower.
* * *
'Anyway, you guys are being too noisy.'
Levy felt embarrassed towards the maids who were constantly at her side, making sure that her sweat and makeup did not run, even while she was riding in the carriage.
Although I appreciate your sincerity, Levi just finds this all a bit burdensome.
'I guess I'm not suited for nobles.'
Even if you wear a frilly dress or expensive jewellery, your true nature will not change.
Because the streets are the streets and the marks of the miserable slave era do not disappear.
Even though the imprint was outwardly removed, the scars in those memories did not disappear.
'I'm sorry to say this, Your Majesty, but I have to become independent as soon as I graduate.'
Fortunately, he has no obligations to Tristan.
Since they are not blood relatives, there is no psychological pressure to have children or continue the family line.
I felt truly blessed by that fact, and was looking for a way to repay the favor to Marquis Tristan in some other way… .
dripping.
“?”
Suddenly a knock was heard at the door.
While still running.
Levy and the other maids blinked, but soon Levy.
“Haha.”
I opened the door with a smile at the familiar sound, and as expected.
“-You came earlier than the appointed time.”
Paat.
“……Master, you are being excessive.”
“What? Oh, this? It’s just a small gift. It’s the first disciple’s social debut, so this much is enough.”
“But, still, it’s too much….”
I opened my eyes wide and grumbled as I saw him appear carrying thousands of hydrangeas.
…I couldn’t hide the fact that my earlobes were turning red.
