Sometimes, there are some things that cannot be filled with wealth and fame alone. Paresa already knew it well.
‘But what did you prepare for tea?’
Paresa shook off her thoughts and decided to first look at the concerns facing me.
‘If I just serve the same thing as breakfast, the Empress won’t like it, right?’
Paresa walked toward the tea room. Before she knew it, her mind was filled with thoughts about tea leaves that the Empress would like.
* * *
The Marquis de Condor’s ball.
In a place where the most noble people would gather, the Empress had to present a perfect appearance.
And the role of the exclusive maid is to help make that happen.
From Paresa’s point of view, after a successful tea time, the Empress went straight to grooming herself.
‘I love the hanger.’
The Empress, who can pull off just about anything, didn’t neglect to take good care of me.
He has a great sense of discernment and knows what suits me best.
The blue dress the Empress chose yesterday was sewn in the morning and fit her curves perfectly.
Once I removed the frills, the dress’ attitude improved.
One shoulder was exposed, but the subtle exposure was not a flaw as it was widely covered with mesh lace studded with small diamonds.
Rather, it was luxurious and elegant.
Her unique and lovely pink hair was tied up and a tiara was placed on top of her head.
Among the dozens of tiaras the Empress owns, this one is one of the most extravagant tiaras, with the large diamond in the center forming the pinnacle.
Overall, it flows naturally like a statue of a goddess, but emphasis was placed to prevent it from becoming monotonous.
She wore relatively small necklaces and earrings, and finished with white lace gloves, so it seemed like there was nothing left to touch.
Paresa was satisfied to see the Empress all dressed up.
“I’m sure you will be the most beautiful at the ball today.”
Since he is not good at flattery, this was sincere.
Is playing with dolls this much fun?
Paresa, who had never played with dolls even as a child, seemed to have a sense of innocence that she had never felt before.
“Of course. Since I entered the social world of my system, there is someone more beautiful than me… … No, I’ve never seen a woman.”
The Empress, who had been snorting, flinched for a moment and corrected her words.
Paresa received the message without much doubt.
“I see.”
Paresa’s standards were not low. I have seen women who are reputed to be beautiful countless times in my life.
However, the Empress was the owner of unrivaled beauty, enough to be confident in herself.
She had an indescribable atmosphere that immediately drew attention.
‘Even if she was the imperial maid, she would have caught the emperor’s attention.’
I heard that the empress was also from a low-ranking noble family.
Originally, she would never have dreamed of marrying an emperor, no matter how much she remarried.
She became empress thanks to the strong will of the emperor.
“It’s time to go now.”
Paresa glanced at his watch and said.
The Marquis de Condor’s mansion is not far from the imperial palace, but it will be evening when we arrive soon.
The Empress wrapped a large shawl around herself and got into the prepared carriage.
It was a luxurious carriage with a white exterior decorated with the imperial family’s emblem in gilt.
The interior was very cozy and comfortable, with the backs and chairs all made of soft red cushions.
Paresa even felt addictive.
‘I want to keep sitting.’
Until the Empress came back from the ball, all the way.
“I will return after showing my face to the Marquis of Condor.”
The empress’s expression was not very bright.
Although the dressing room was so large and the Empress’ beauty was gorgeous, she did not actually enjoy attending the ball. No, she didn’t enjoy socializing per se.
It has been a long time since tea parties and balls were held in the empress’ palace.
“You’ve put a lot of time into getting dressed up, so enjoy it to the fullest.”
Paresa said, calculating the amount of pay I would receive the longer I worked overtime.
The Empress’s eyes narrowed as she began to read her intentions.
“Who would you like?”
“As an exclusive maid, I have a sincere desire to spread the world about Her Majesty’s beautiful appearance.”
The Empress stared at Paresa, who was spitting out alcohol, and snorted.
“What is loyalty? You’re so good at making fun of your mouth. But I’m tired from listening to it. “I have something to think about until we arrive, so it would be best to be quiet.”
“yes.”
There was silence inside the carriage. Paresa glanced at the Empress. Still, she seems to be feeling better?
The Empress never declines to be called beautiful.
Anyway, once we get there, today’s schedule is over. The second day was better than the first.
Paresa leisurely organized tomorrow’s tasks in her head.
The scenery beyond the window was changing. The carriage ran diligently away from the imperial palace.
* * *
The Marquis de Condor’s mansion was already full of guests who had arrived earlier.
The lights of the ballroom were shining brightly from inside the old-fashioned mansion.
The place where the empress’ carriage stopped was near the entrance to the ballroom. This is the space left empty for her.
As soon as she got off the carriage, a swarm of eyes were on her.
The gazes of the nobles standing at the entrance to the ballroom were a mix of admiration and hostility.
The Empress got off the carriage and looked at the carriages that arrived first, as if she was used to those gazes.
Then, suddenly, her eyebrows furrowed.
“Ha, ugly things were present.”
The family emblem on the carriage predicted who would attend the ball. Paresa asked vaguely.
“Shall I go in with you?”
“No, it’s done. “It’ll be out soon, so just wait.”
The Empress, who was cut with a single knife, moved her steps. Her butler came out in person and greeted her politely.
Paresa watched the empress moving to the ballroom with her guard until she disappeared.
It’s been smooth so far.
‘Should I get off the carriage or get on it?’
Paresa was worried about trivial things.
I was worried because quite a few eyes were focused on the Empress’s new personal maid.
Still, I think it would be better to stay down.
‘I told you to get used to the atmosphere.’
Although I couldn’t set foot inside, the marquis’ mansion had an exterior that was worth seeing from the outside.
And the one waiting outside seems like a more faithful dedicated maid.
Just when Paresa made up his mind and straightened his back next to the carriage, the sound of clattering horses’ hooves was heard. It was a new carriage that arrived late.
The carriage with the imperial emblem engraved on it was similar to the empress’ carriage, but was black in color.
The carriage slowed to a halt. It was right behind the empress’ carriage.
From there, I felt someone getting off. Hidden by the open door, the figure was not visible.
I saw the butler running hurriedly from the other side.
Paresa was preoccupied with something else.
I felt a strong force coming from that person, something heavy and giving goosebumps deep inside my body.
It’s like changing the wind just by existing.
That is not a power that an ordinary person possesses. Paresa, who was not an ordinary person, felt every single wave emanating from that power.
Who the hell is this?
At that moment, a voice caught my ear.
“It’s your mother’s carriage.”
Paresa immediately realized who the opponent was.
‘Oh that… … .’
That guy that the Empress hates so much!
… … No, not him, but him.
Paresa bowed her head politely in that direction.
“I come to see His Highness the Crown Prince.”
I couldn’t even see the other person’s face. I heard the carriage door close.
All I could see was the shoes of the crown prince approaching me. Of course, the shoes are of the highest quality.
Until the crown prince gives permission, you must not dare raise your head.
His gaze fell on her prone head.
“New exclusive maid?”
The voice that flowed smoothly was low and had a deep resonance. It was a voice filled with power and authority.
“Yes, I am.”
Paresa was a little nervous. This is because he clearly felt his power.
A power said to be passed down to the royal family of the Lantius Empire. The one with the strongest power is qualified to rule the empire.
And this crown prince was the one who most fully achieved that qualification.
For a moment, silence hovered over Paresa’s nervous head. Soon a soft voice spoke.
“I guess your mother is inside.”
“Yes, Your Majesty the Crown Prince.”
“I guess I should say hello.”
With only those words left, the presence moved. He could also feel the movement of the knights following him.
Each one was an elite whose skills reached the highest level.
Paresa raised her head only after he had walked away. At a glance, I could see the crown prince’s back through the gap between the knights.
He had cold silver hair that looked like it had been cut by moonlight. One of the maids coming out of the ballroom was so shocked that she almost fainted when she saw him.
“oh my god!”
As I looked at the crown prince and saw him seem to have lost his mind, I suddenly became curious about his face that I could not identify.
‘Well, the next chance will come.’
Paresa thought leisurely, but was startled. His hands were damp with sweat.
… … No, I wish I didn’t see it at all.
Paresa changed his mind.
The power you have is not something that is easily revealed, but you never know.
‘It’s hard to get caught.’
In this empire, Paresa had things to hide.
Paresa suddenly muttered.
“But Her Majesty… … .”
I guess I had no idea that the crown prince was coming here, but it felt like I was struck by lightning.
“Hmm.”
Paresa hoped it wouldn’t affect me.
Suddenly, there was one thing that struck me.
‘You said I was your new exclusive maid, right?’
If he knew that the exclusive maid had changed, wouldn’t the Crown Prince also be paying attention to the Empress?
I don’t know if that means a good thing or a bad thing.
