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?”

who called out her name was

with her red hair, a characteristic of

a shocked tone.

was one of the greatest events of the Iassa Empire.

Rose was also dressed in a

“……”

for Laritte to clench her

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

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

prickly voice stabbed Laritte.

noticing them or not. She was to pretend to be merciful to her illegitimate sister. It

that dress? I was sure they didn’t give her anything.

of her sister didn’t change

beauty, but

In fact, the Empress, the only woman in the Imperial

for a long time, but isn’t it the first time you’ve asked me

she said

called each

said, lowering her long

want to see you either. I’ll

words,

words. And don’t ever think of showing up in

on Laritte’s back. But she ignored her.

she didn’t ask about

Laritte thought.

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

one corner of

her, she could spend her time in

“…….”

Rose. Watching her chatting merrily in a group, her eyes sank. The two of them have always been ill-fated. They didn’t exactly know why they hated each other

felt it amusing to bring me down

After spending some more time alone, she began

for

the corridor, where she had walked with Ian. There

people and yet,

to it. However, she was feeling a bit lonely

begin in

the dark starry sky. It was still cold as it was still early spring.

“Let’s return….”

‘To the hive.’

looking down at her steps in a daze.

At that moment.

right! We got

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

“Uh, mff!”

see anything, she was

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