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.

really

voice who called out her name was Rose.

appeared, with her red hair, a characteristic of the family of

a

Day was one of the greatest events

Rose was also dressed in a colorful

“……”

was expected for Laritte to clench

toe. It was hard to tell whether

death so far….but, really? Do you actually think you’re an aristocrat?”

voice stabbed Laritte.

people around were noticing them or not. She was to pretend

was sure they didn’t give

Of course, the face of her sister didn’t

smeared with beauty, but other than that, she

wore a dress that even Rose would never have worn. In fact, the Empress, the only woman in the

long time, but isn’t it the first time

she said the word “sister” on

never called each other

said, lowering her

I didn’t want to see you either. I’ll stay quiet and return back, so don’t

words, she turned back.

against your words. And don’t ever think

back. But she

didn’t ask about the

Laritte thought.

have done anything even if she was in

walked to one corner of the hall.

her, she could spend

“…….”

have always been ill-fated. They didn’t exactly know why they hated each other

to bring

cocktail quietly. After spending some

time for

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

many people

was feeling a bit lonely after spending only one winter

was to begin in the

and looked up at the dark starry sky.

“Let’s return….”

‘To the hive.’

looking down at her steps in a

At that moment.

right! We got

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

“Uh, mff!”

she was

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