Chapter 18

Ian and Laritte went through the hall.

A place where she had walked behind Rose.

As if to show the pride of the Imperial Family, the high ceiling was covered in gold, along with murals made by the continent’s best sculptor.

Glancing around, Laritte thought.

‘I think it looks more colorful than last year’s ball.’

The budget was abundant as it absorbed the assets of the royal family and the Duke.

Ian was annoyed.

He wasn’t allowed to accompany her to the banquet hall because he was disguised as a servant.

The two exchanged glances before Laritte whispered to him,

“Looks like we’ll have to get separated here.”
“If possible….I’ll come to visit you in a few days after I’m done with my business.”

He planned to break into the banquet while Laritte planned to return early.

They gave each other a light bow and paced in different directions.

As she was walking, she glanced back. She thought of revealing her identity to him on the day they’d meet again.

But why Laritte?

If she told him the truth, he might never be kind to her again. At the thought, her heart began to feel a little numb. One of the things illegitimate children often do was throw their lingering feelings in one corner. As expected, Laritte soon threw hers too.

Laritte stood in front of the gate leading to the central hall.

The geometric pattern crushed upon her with a commanding figure.

“The Duchess, Laritte Reinhardt is here.”

The door opened with a heavy thud with the loud voice of the servant.

The party had not even begun yet and there had already been a large gathering of nobles.

And their gaze reached Laritte. Several pairs of eyes were appalled.

“……”

The hall was filled with a deep stifling silence.

Usually, someone would have greeted her, but no one approached her.

She was ‘the dirty illegitimate child’ and ‘the wife of a treacherous duke’.

It was actually advantageous for Laritte.

it really you, Laritte?”

voice who called out her name was

characteristic of the family

a

one of the greatest events of the

also dressed in a colorful costume.

“……”

for Laritte to clench her fist.

Laritte from her head to toe. It was hard to tell whether this Laritte, who

yourself to death so far….but, really? Do you actually think

prickly voice stabbed Laritte.

around were noticing them or not. She was to pretend to be merciful to her illegitimate sister. It was clearly what

I was sure they didn’t give her anything. –I should’ve kicked her out

course, the face of

couldn’t help but be smeared with beauty, but other than that, she

Rose would never have worn. In fact, the Empress, the

curious?” “What?” “Wow. We’ve lived together for a long time, but isn’t it the first time you’ve asked

when she said the

called each other

said, lowering her

worry. I didn’t want to see you either. I’ll stay quiet

finished her words, she

against your words. And don’t ever think of showing up in this place again….!!!”

shouted on Laritte’s back. But

didn’t

Laritte thought.

have another motive?’ ‘No, no….she could have done anything even if she was

to one corner of the

her, she could

“…….”

them have always been ill-fated. They didn’t exactly know

felt it amusing to bring

cocktail quietly. After spending some more time alone,

for

had walked with Ian. There were many people entering because the banquet was yet

so many people and yet,

she was used to it. However, she was feeling a bit lonely

to begin in

door and looked up at the dark starry sky. It was still cold as it was

“Let’s return….”

‘To the hive.’

at her steps in a

At that moment.

We

cloth over her head, darkening her view. Laritte grasped the cloth with her

“Uh, mff!”

to see anything, she was overwhelmed

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