“Wow, this is huge….”
Standing in front of Duke Sisena, I let out a groan without realizing it.
It’s not just because the Duke of Cisse’s family name is big. It was amazing to see young ladies filling that huge garden.
“Usually people gather in such large numbers at a salon? Isn’t it true?”
As I muttered to myself, the young lady wearing light pink clothes standing next to me answered.
“There was a lot of trouble because the flowers ran out ahead of this flower festival, right? That’s why the Cisena duchy decided to expand the size of the salon.”
“What does that have to do with that?”
“If there are no natural flowers, we can fill them with splendor with the flowers we make.”
It seems like a completely unrelated problem… … .
When I tilted my head with a nervous expression, she also looked at me with a nervous expression.
The expression on his face asked how he could not understand such an easy truth.
As Klaus said, these people didn’t create a festival to see flowers, they just used flowers as a material for the festival.
“It’s not strange to be surprised. Anyway, it’s clear that it’s on an unprecedented scale.”
The girl in the purple dress standing on the other side said. The young lady wearing a light pink dress went straight in that direction.
He seemed to have decided that he would be able to communicate better there than with me.
okay. It’s definitely big.
“All ladies participating in the salon, please gather here.”
At the voice of the head maid, the girls gathered in groups in the garden began to move.
I also followed people without feeling awkward.
At the hall where we arrived under the guidance of the maid, identity verification took place.
“Please show everyone the invitation.”
The silver-haired old woman announced her name as Countess Hibben.
Those gold-rimmed glasses and raised eyes! Cane in hand! Wherever you look, you look like a strict teacher.
I showed the invitation, being careful not to be criticized for my lack of etiquette, and Countess Hibben confirmed the authenticity of the invitation and placed a small brass plaque in my hand.
“The brass plaque we are handing out now is like an admission ticket to the Duke’s residence. If you lose it, your ticket to participate in the salon will automatically be revoked, so please be careful to keep it safe.”
… … So the person who stole it gets the ticket?
Before I could even voice my small question, Countess Hibben spoke again.
“Of course, I remember all of your faces, so an unauthorized outsider will not be able to enter the Duke’s residence if he picks up an entrance ticket.”
but. Common sense tells us that there is no way not to do the bare minimum of access control.
“This means that just because a family member of yours has transferred the admission ticket, they cannot enter this place.”
After handing the brass plaque to the last person, Countess Hibben moved to the center of the hall, elegantly dragging the hem of her dress.
Everyone’s eyes turned to her.
“The Flower Festival was created to celebrate the time when flowers are in full bloom and when beautiful ladies like flowers bloom new flowers. For a flower to truly bloom beautifully, it must be hidden in a cluster.”
Perhaps to convey a sense of solemnity, the wife paused for a moment and looked around the audience.
“The salon will polish you into a more beautiful flower and at the same time become your flower. When the ladies hidden behind the veil show their changed appearance on the day of the flower festival, men become more attracted to them. .”
It was a slightly anachronistic opening speech.
I opened my eyes hesitantly, in the same way I had listened to the principal’s sermon.
From the beginning, this salon is introducing a commute system.
All you have to do is ride the carriage on time, and then ride the carriage back when the time comes.
‘If anyone saw it, they would think it was like a training camp.’
Besides, it seems like the lives of noble ladies are originally kept under wraps, right?
Although there were special cases like Lariette, the majority of noble daughters did not spend time outside in the sun and only stayed inside their spacious mansions.
So, coming to the salon doesn’t mean you have to be particularly hidden.
No matter how many times I heard it, it seemed like well-made bullshit, but everyone seemed very impressed.
“The proof is that all the ladies who attended the salon in the past were able to find good partners.”
No. The only people the duchy sent salon tickets to were the very upper class or families that were newly emerging as the core of power.
Since the family is good, of course a partner would be good too.
Even in the promotional comments that completely changed the relationship, most of the girls were nodding their heads enthusiastically with their eyes shining.
but… … . The first thing I dreamed of as soon as I entered this world was fateful love.
They may believe that there will be romance here. That’s probably why people like that usually come here.
I feel at ease because Klaus has already agreed to become my partner.
But I still don’t like the opening speech.
“However, there are exceptions. Anyone who has a partner for the Flower Festival Ball can bring that partner to the salon.”
This seemed to be the excuse Klaus was looking for. I hurriedly listened.
“If you want to enter the salon, just give half of the brass plaque to your partner. Then, your partner will also have access to the Duke’s residence only during the salon period.”
Countess Hibben looked around at us, tapping her palm with her black cane.
“If too many people enter, it may spoil the atmosphere of the salon, so we will take the time to check in with our partners in the salon behind the Sahol. If there are people you would like to empower, please be sure to attend with them at this time.”
As soon as she finished speaking, the surroundings began to buzz.
“…I haven’t asked you yet if you have a good time…”
“Oh my, do you have a partner?”
“Yes. The fiancé chosen by my parents….”
“Oh my… it’s so romantic.”
Should I also ask if the time is okay?
… … no. Klaus probably knew this much in advance, right?
While I was thinking for a moment, Countess Hibben waved her cane and began to guide me and the others into groups.
After the salon’s opening ceremony, I went straight to see Klaus.
When I opened the door, Klaus was smiling brightly as always.
I’m so used to this scene now that I might be a little disappointed without it… … .
“Are you thinking about something useless again?”
“……no.”
I don’t think I’ll be too sad about that obnoxious Daedo disappearing.
“Sit down. Would you like some tea?”
“No. It’s okay.”
“Did you hear a lot of interesting stories?”
Klaus, who was sitting across from me, crossed his long legs and leaned over.
Are you saying that three days later, I will declare in front of everyone that that face is my partner? That’s right… … .
“Do you have time in three days?”
“Of course. Of course I took it out.”
“You knew you were calling your partners that day?”
“okay.”
Well, he probably knew that, which is why he asked me to cooperate.
I looked at Klaus’ face again. The sparkling red eyes beneath the high, sculptural bridge of the nose were curved fascinatingly.
okay… … . In front of everyone, that man is my partner… … Are you okay?
“What should I do if everyone is looking at me?”
“Why are you looking at her? You’re probably looking at me.”
“That’s right! Everyone was looking at you, but who is your partner? Oh my, it’s Elena Sebes over there! Oh my… what kind of spell did they use to lure you out? What should I do?”
“What are you so worried about?”
Klaus laughed as if it was no big deal.
“Don’t worry, Lady. You are the one I chose. You are worthy.”
“Don’t console me with lines that sound like something out of a shonen cartoon.”
“Boy cartoon?”
“There is such a thing.”
Although he said it bluntly, Klaus’ comfort did not help at all.
Okay, what do you think? Even if you get jealous, you can just laugh it off. Even if you get ignored, you can just laugh it off.
This world is not my world anyway, and I don’t have much to regret if Elena Seves’ reputation is tarnished.
If in return you get to dance with a handsome man like Klaus, isn’t that a good price to pay?
“I need to practice being shameless.”
“The young lady still seems shameless enough.”
“Wow, you’re swearing as if it’s a compliment.”
“It’s a compliment.”
“Do not lie.”
Klaus laughed.
“I asked this because I thought the young lady was really the right person.”
“Yes, yes. I am shameless and crazy….”
“There is no one as talented as Young-ae to stand by my side.”
“…….”
“Don’t you think we’re quite compatible?”
If you say that much, should I watch it again?
I looked at Klaus’ face. And he nodded.
“It suits you quite well. Your Majesty is also a little crazy.”
“…….”
“You could say it’s an abnormal combination.”
“Young lady.”
Klaus opened his mouth as if he was about to say something, but then let out a long sigh.
“It’s okay. Let’s prepare three days later.”
“I’m just going to go and show my face at the salon anyway, so is there anything else I need to prepare?”
“Of course.”
Klaus nodded vigorously.
“Why do you think you’re inviting your partner to the salon, young lady?”
“Well… they said something about flowers.”
It’s not even a flower shop, but I heard too many flowers.
Klaus snorted at my answer.
“It’s the animal kingdom.”
Is it an animal this time?
“The animal kingdom?”
“The reason I let you call a partner is because I need to snatch a worthy partner when he appears.”
“Huh? Kidnapping isn’t what I think it means, is it?”
“If you like someone else’s fiancé, it’s time to make him your fiancé during the salon period.”
What kind of weird nonsense is this? It’s a real animal kingdom!
I thought it was a good system that allowed people who were simply separated from their partners and missing them to meet their partners more often, but it meant stealing someone else’s man?
No, this is too crazy!
