“Ah.”
As I let out a short breath, Belled covered my eyes with one hand.
The warmth that was being transmitted repeatedly seemed to ease my eyes, and when I closed my eyes...
“I see that your expression has become uncomfortable.”
Was that what he saw?
I continued speaking to him, who smiled awkwardly.
“You also look tired.”
“...Have you finished all the fieldwork?”
“You also look tired.”
“...Have you finished all the fieldwork?”
Belled nodded quickly at my words.
“Yes. And I also took care of the matter related to Yubar.”
I turned my head completely at him at those words.
“They will soon think that their demon summoning circle has finally responded.”
“...Who will be the summoned demon?”
“Naberus.”
He was definitely a belligerent person, worthy of a demon. I smiled faintly.
Yubar would soon take the bait. Belled had solved one big problem to deal with before going to the Orobas banquet.
Then it’s not me who should be tired, it’s him.
I scratched my cheek.
“Have you decided on the fabric?”
Of course, I wasn’t arguing either. I was busy selecting the fabrics that would be used for the clothes before the tailor arrived and preparing to welcome the guests.
“Yes, but I’m worried about the colors.”
However, I couldn’t finish everything.
Vine mostly wore dark clothes, but it was different in the daytime realm.
In particular, the nobles of the social world were those who adorned themselves with all kinds of colors as if flashy colors determined their dignity.
It was the exact opposite culture of the nighttime realm, where flashy colors were not used because they were noticeable by monsters.
So if I wore only dark colors like I did at night, I would rather attract unwanted attention. In many ways.
“Would bright colors be better?”
However, if I only wore bright colors, I would be criticized for being too uncharacteristic.
“Dark colors might be better.”
I answered that question with concern.
“Then they’ll scold you, saying that you came to a funeral.”
Having lived in the social world in my past two lives, I could guess the reaction.
But Belled was not shaken by those words. Then he looked straight at me.
“You can’t satisfy everyone anyway.”
It was a new statement. But I hesitated at those words.
“It’s difficult to meet all their demands in a place full of people who try to put others down. In fact, it’s close to impossible. If you’re going to hear the backstory anyway.”
He continued, massaging my shoulders again.
“It wouldn’t be bad to boldly emphasize our characteristics.”
My eyes widened at those words. Belled laughed.
“First of all, Beryl, you don’t have to try to please them.”
As he said that, he buried his face in my neck. And whispered very lowly.
“...Unless you want to go somewhere else.”
For a moment, it sounded cold.
“That’s...!”
There was no way that could be true. I looked at him as if I was angry.
And I met his face smiling lowly.
...Was it a joke?
He kissed my forehead as I blinked.
“So don’t worry about it, Beryl.”
It felt like everyone was being picked up and put down.
“No one decorates a funeral with extravagance. It would be better to decorate a dark-colored uniform.”
“Then...”
I had thought of that plan. However.
“Only Vine will not blend in and look like we are just wandering around.”
In my past two lives, I had already been in that situation enough.
Because of the priests who had ordered me to show off my divinity and nobility with excessive white, I could not even talk to people properly.
Because everything around me was pure white, everyone’s eyes were focused on me.
That whiteness was like a wall that separated me from others or a box that confined me.
That’s why I was always alone. Unable to mix with anyone.
“...”
“Have you decided on the fabric?”
Of course, I wasn’t arguing either. I was busy selecting the fabrics that would be used for the clothes before the tailor arrived and preparing to welcome the guests.
“Yes, but I’m worried about the colors.”
However, I couldn’t finish everything.
Vine mostly wore dark clothes, but it was different in the daytime realm.
In particular, the nobles of the social world were those who adorned themselves with all kinds of colors as if flashy colors determined their dignity.
It was the exact opposite culture of the nighttime realm, where flashy colors were not used because they were noticeable by monsters.
So if I wore only dark colors like I did at night, I would rather attract unwanted attention. In many ways.
“Would bright colors be better?”
However, if I only wore bright colors, I would be criticized for being too uncharacteristic.
“Dark colors might be better.”
I answered that question with concern.
“Then they’ll scold you, saying that you came to a funeral.”
Having lived in the social world in my past two lives, I could guess the reaction.
But Belled was not shaken by those words. Then he looked straight at me.
“You can’t satisfy everyone anyway.”
It was a new statement. But I hesitated at those words.
“It’s difficult to meet all their demands in a place full of people who try to put others down. In fact, it’s close to impossible. If you’re going to hear the backstory anyway.”
He continued, massaging my shoulders again.
“It wouldn’t be bad to boldly emphasize our characteristics.”
My eyes widened at those words. Belled laughed.
“First of all, Beryl, you don’t have to try to please them.”
As he said that, he buried his face in my neck. And whispered very lowly.
“...Unless you want to go somewhere else.”
For a moment, it sounded cold.
“That’s...!”
There was no way that could be true. I looked at him as if I was angry.
And I met his face smiling lowly.
...Was it a joke?
He kissed my forehead as I blinked.
“So don’t worry about it, Beryl.”
It felt like everyone was being picked up and put down.
“No one decorates a funeral with extravagance. It would be better to decorate a dark-colored uniform.”
“Then...”
I had thought of that plan. However.
“Only Vine will not blend in and look like we are just wandering around.”
In my past two lives, I had already been in that situation enough.
Because of the priests who had ordered me to show off my divinity and nobility with excessive white, I could not even talk to people properly.
Because everything around me was pure white, everyone’s eyes were focused on me.
That whiteness was like a wall that separated me from others or a box that confined me.
That’s why I was always alone. Unable to mix with anyone.
“...”
I who had my mouth tightly shut, felt a sense of rejection at that time.
Belled said.
“So you’re saying that impure things cannot enter between us?”
The word “us” suddenly struck my ear.
His hand, which had been drying my hair again, slid down my cheek and gently stroked my neck and jaw.
It was when I unconsciously closed my eyes that I felt the warmth spreading.
“You will have your own area where you can rest in peace.”
It seemed to be saying that it was not about being trapped but staying.
His low voice rang out again.
“Make sure that you are a Vine, and above all.”
His firm fingertips brushed my ear, spreading warmth and heat. His lips, which had touched the tip of my nose, gently moved down below it.
My vision was filled with the man’s curves. It was the moment when I opened my mouth slightly at the heat.
“You will make sure that you are the one next to me, not someone else.”
That voice contained a strange emotion.
It was hard to guess because of my pounding heart, so I only felt his warmth, but I later found out.
That strange emotion was satisfaction.
Meanwhile, Yubar.
Yubar was also busy preparing for the banquet. Of course, they were busy for a different reason than Vine.
“Prove divinity?”
Proving Orobas’ divinity. That was like a fire underfoot for Yubar. What if they weren’t really a demon family? What if they were Vine?
“Hmm.”
Duke Yubar tilted his head and narrowed his eyes.
Didn’t Duke Vine receive holy water and drink the great prayer at the wedding?
Of course, Duke Orobas also did the great prayer. However, he didn’t receive the holy water himself, so if he were a great demon, he could have used some tricks.
Duke Yubar’s head spun.
But he couldn’t secretly contact Orobas.
“It would be good if I knew where he was.”
Duke Yubar clicked his tongue.
Could he be somewhere in Vine?
Duke Yubar seemed worried.
They could be in Orobas.
The problem was that if the places where demons could be were narrowed down like this and Orobas, who had proven his divinity, started to provide power to the temple and start to drive the demons out in earnest?
Belled said.
“So you’re saying that impure things cannot enter between us?”
The word “us” suddenly struck my ear.
His hand, which had been drying my hair again, slid down my cheek and gently stroked my neck and jaw.
It was when I unconsciously closed my eyes that I felt the warmth spreading.
“You will have your own area where you can rest in peace.”
It seemed to be saying that it was not about being trapped but staying.
His low voice rang out again.
“Make sure that you are a Vine, and above all.”
His firm fingertips brushed my ear, spreading warmth and heat. His lips, which had touched the tip of my nose, gently moved down below it.
My vision was filled with the man’s curves. It was the moment when I opened my mouth slightly at the heat.
“You will make sure that you are the one next to me, not someone else.”
That voice contained a strange emotion.
It was hard to guess because of my pounding heart, so I only felt his warmth, but I later found out.
That strange emotion was satisfaction.
***
Meanwhile, Yubar.
Yubar was also busy preparing for the banquet. Of course, they were busy for a different reason than Vine.
“Prove divinity?”
Proving Orobas’ divinity. That was like a fire underfoot for Yubar. What if they weren’t really a demon family? What if they were Vine?
“Hmm.”
Duke Yubar tilted his head and narrowed his eyes.
Didn’t Duke Vine receive holy water and drink the great prayer at the wedding?
Of course, Duke Orobas also did the great prayer. However, he didn’t receive the holy water himself, so if he were a great demon, he could have used some tricks.
Duke Yubar’s head spun.
But he couldn’t secretly contact Orobas.
“It would be good if I knew where he was.”
Duke Yubar clicked his tongue.
Could he be somewhere in Vine?
Duke Yubar seemed worried.
They could be in Orobas.
The problem was that if the places where demons could be were narrowed down like this and Orobas, who had proven his divinity, started to provide power to the temple and start to drive the demons out in earnest?
The investigation net would be narrowed down even further and the demons would be trapped in the net.
What if the demons were offered in the opening ceremony and the gates of heaven were opened?
“Then it’s over.”
Duke Yubar bit his lip. Behind him was the demon summoning circle that had been redrawn hundreds of times.
Unlike Vine and Orobas, Yubar was considered a relatively weak family due to numerous wrong choices.
However, there was one reason why the heads of the Yubar family did not regret their actions.
“Someday... their world will come.”
Duke Yubar swallowed his saliva. He had been waiting for that moment, but if things continued this way, the gates of heaven would open before the demons’ world arrived, and they, as demon believers, would be cornered.
“Before the opening ceremony, it must be...”
Since it was not known when the opening ceremony would take place, he had to summon the demons as quickly as possible.
By summoning them, he would help them expand their power based on Yubar since they had allies in this world.
And in return, he would receive their military support and punish the impudent ones in that temple.
“Then, let’s begin the one thousand-seven hundred and forty-sixth attempt.”
Meanwhile, his confidant spoke in a pious voice. A magic circle was spread out beneath his feet.
This magic circle, long known as the demon summoning circle, had been damaged in one corner, making it impossible to properly summon demons.
This had been the family business of Orobas for several generations.
To restore this summoning circle and summon demons.
“It was definitely glowing a while ago...”
And Duke Yubar was certain that this summoning circle would definitely activate during his generation.
This was because he had clearly seen the glowing circle glow in the summoning circle that had not responded until now.
It was clear that he had caught the last of the magic that had been lost a long time ago.
Bam!
His confidant set fire to the unidentified substance poured over the summoning circle, and the room burned brightly again.
He hoped that the circle would emit a strange purple light like before.
But.
What if the demons were offered in the opening ceremony and the gates of heaven were opened?
“Then it’s over.”
Duke Yubar bit his lip. Behind him was the demon summoning circle that had been redrawn hundreds of times.
Unlike Vine and Orobas, Yubar was considered a relatively weak family due to numerous wrong choices.
However, there was one reason why the heads of the Yubar family did not regret their actions.
“Someday... their world will come.”
Duke Yubar swallowed his saliva. He had been waiting for that moment, but if things continued this way, the gates of heaven would open before the demons’ world arrived, and they, as demon believers, would be cornered.
“Before the opening ceremony, it must be...”
Since it was not known when the opening ceremony would take place, he had to summon the demons as quickly as possible.
By summoning them, he would help them expand their power based on Yubar since they had allies in this world.
And in return, he would receive their military support and punish the impudent ones in that temple.
“Then, let’s begin the one thousand-seven hundred and forty-sixth attempt.”
Meanwhile, his confidant spoke in a pious voice. A magic circle was spread out beneath his feet.
This magic circle, long known as the demon summoning circle, had been damaged in one corner, making it impossible to properly summon demons.
This had been the family business of Orobas for several generations.
To restore this summoning circle and summon demons.
“It was definitely glowing a while ago...”
And Duke Yubar was certain that this summoning circle would definitely activate during his generation.
This was because he had clearly seen the glowing circle glow in the summoning circle that had not responded until now.
It was clear that he had caught the last of the magic that had been lost a long time ago.
Bam!
His confidant set fire to the unidentified substance poured over the summoning circle, and the room burned brightly again.
He hoped that the circle would emit a strange purple light like before.
But.
Flash!
“Huh?”
His confidant staggered. Suddenly, the summoning circle flashed with a large purple light.
And then.
“Huh?”
His confidant staggered. Suddenly, the summoning circle flashed with a large purple light.
And then.
Flash!
In an instant, red fog swirled around. And then, a black figure appeared in the center of the circle.
“...!”
Duke Yubar stared blankly at the center.
A large man, who was obviously over 190cm tall, was standing with a large sword that could fit an average person on the ground.
He was wearing a black robe from head to toe, but his eyes were shining brightly in the shadow of the robe that covered his face.
Of course, this was the first time Duke Yubar and his confidant had seen him.
“No, no way...”
In an instant, red fog swirled around. And then, a black figure appeared in the center of the circle.
“...!”
Duke Yubar stared blankly at the center.
A large man, who was obviously over 190cm tall, was standing with a large sword that could fit an average person on the ground.
He was wearing a black robe from head to toe, but his eyes were shining brightly in the shadow of the robe that covered his face.
Of course, this was the first time Duke Yubar and his confidant had seen him.
“No, no way...”
Duke Yubar swallowed hard as he looked at the huge man.
“Are you a demon?”
“Are you a demon?”
The man glanced down at those words. Then he said lightly.
“What a crude summoning circle.”
Magic like summoning circles disappeared a long time ago when the temple banned magic. To recognize this...!
The moment Duke Yubar’s face filled with joy, the man drove a wedge in.
“You called me?”
Duke Yubar felt a shiver as they met his eyes. The aura of someone who had transcended humanity seemed to be shackling him.
“Are you, are you really a demon?”
“If you need proof.”
The man spoke in a feminine voice and lifted the sword as lightly as a person as if he were lifting it.
Ssssss!
He then pointed at the table right behind Duke Yubar with the tip of his sword. Even though he had only pointed, a strange sword wind swept through the room. And then.
Crash, thud!
The thick iron table behind the Duke split like a pudding and collapsed. Duke Yubar and his confidants looked back and opened their mouths. It was not even the movement of a human, but they felt a powerful force in the red fog billowing around them.
“...Demon!”
Duke Yubar immediately knelt down.
Finally, finally, this family’s long-cherished wish had been fulfilled! They could now serve the demon before it was too late!
“How much trouble have you had?”
“..." The demon summoned by his words did not say anything. The trouble must have been that severe. Duke Yubar swallowed hard.
“Now, rest assured. If you will lend me your strength, I, Duke Yubar! I will push away the trivial things of that temple and give you the world of the devil.”
The devil was silent for a while at those words. Then he opened his mouth heavily.
“Your attempt is good, but your power is weak.”
Duke Yubar flinched at those words. It seemed as if the demon had seen through him right away. It was a natural reaction, having heard for a long time that he was inferior to Orobas or Vine as a Duke.
“But I admire your courage.”
Sreung!
The devil said, putting his sword back into the ground.
“The wave of evil will soon overwhelm humans. At that time, you will see what you must do against those foolish humans who worship that God.”
The voice sounded solemn.
“Gods only demand endless faith and endless waiting. They are those who do not even have a clue when they will benefit humans. But.”
Thud! The man stomped his foot.
“Devils are different. We do not turn away from our loyal allies."
“...!”
The tip of the sword pointed at Duke Yubar.
“This is also a deal.”
Duke Yubar, whose heart was about to pound, stopped at the unexpected words. Deal? Yes... it could be a deal!
While he quickly sorted out his thoughts, the man continued.
“I will remember your efforts. And I will tell the Higher Powers, the Demon Prince, about your existence.”
Demon Prince...!
Duke Yubar moistened his dry lips.
“There are those among humans who are loyal.”
The man chuckled briefly.
“Then I will expect your loyalty.”
Paat!
Then he disappeared again with the red fog. As if nothing had happened.
“Huh...”
Duke Yubar sank to the ground, his legs giving out. The pressure from that presence was considerable. If his subordinates hadn’t sunk to the ground with his legs giving out, no, if there hadn’t been an iron table split in half behind him, he might have thought it was a dream. But all of this was real.
“The Demon Wave is coming.”
Duke Yubar clenched his fists. Soon, joy spread across his face.
“The world of Yuvar will come soon!”
Show loyalty at the right time?
Yubar was already a family that had been waiting for the devil for a long time. Loyalty could be shown at any time. He burst into laughter.
***
“...Didn’t you get the line wrong?”
And Naberus, who was engulfed in red fog and came out, took off his black robe and looked back at the fog.
Flash!
The red fog soon transformed into the form of Ronove.
“Everything was fine, but wasn’t there originally a line like ‘This is also a deal’?”
“Oh, that just happened to come out.”
Naberus scratched his cheek. He was so overwhelmed that he stopped.
“And if you were going to remember his existence, you should have at least asked his name.”
Naberus hesitated at Ronove’s words.
“...That’s right.”
However, he couldn’t go back and ask for his name.
“Let’s go.”
It was fortunate that he was stupid.
Ronove, who was thinking that, made a gesture.
He had chosen Naberus as his actor because of his unique sense of intimidation, but he still felt like it wasn’t the wrong choice.
However, it was already something that could not be undone.
Whew.
The two figures, engulfed in red fog again, disappeared somewhere.
***
The next day.
“The tailor is coming soon.”
The Duke of Vine had never made his name known to the costume shop.
Therefore, nothing was known about the hostess’s tastes, or even her family traditions, other than what was apparent on the outside.
“They said they looked very nervous.”
That was why they seemed nervous. They knew what would happen if they offended a powerful family.
But they wouldn’t know.
“The reception room?”
“It’s ready. It’s on the first floor, and I checked with Lady Pocalor to make sure there were no problems.”
Ronove immediately answered my words.
“The servants and maids?”
“It’s ready. I also relayed the order to be as quiet as possible.”
...The tailors would never know that Vine was the most nervous.
No, they shouldn’t have known.
“But Ronove, is this a butler’s outfit?”
I stopped what I was checking and looked up at him. Ronove cleared his throat and said.
“Yes.”
“...Hmm.”
The butler’s sable coat was in fashion in the early days of the Empire. Furthermore, the manners he habitually wore were far from those of the Empire.
Nowhere in the Empire was there a manner of keeping the right hand still near the heart.
It was probably just a habit...
The tailors, who had met more servants than nobles, would have been keenly aware of this.
“Ronove, do not raise your hand near the heart.”
“Ah.”
Ronove lowered his hand in surprise.
“This time, I will personally give orders and supervise the tailors from near the room where they are. However..."
That was why they seemed nervous. They knew what would happen if they offended a powerful family.
But they wouldn’t know.
“The reception room?”
“It’s ready. It’s on the first floor, and I checked with Lady Pocalor to make sure there were no problems.”
Ronove immediately answered my words.
“The servants and maids?”
“It’s ready. I also relayed the order to be as quiet as possible.”
...The tailors would never know that Vine was the most nervous.
No, they shouldn’t have known.
“But Ronove, is this a butler’s outfit?”
I stopped what I was checking and looked up at him. Ronove cleared his throat and said.
“Yes.”
“...Hmm.”
The butler’s sable coat was in fashion in the early days of the Empire. Furthermore, the manners he habitually wore were far from those of the Empire.
Nowhere in the Empire was there a manner of keeping the right hand still near the heart.
It was probably just a habit...
The tailors, who had met more servants than nobles, would have been keenly aware of this.
“Ronove, do not raise your hand near the heart.”
“Ah.”
Ronove lowered his hand in surprise.
“This time, I will personally give orders and supervise the tailors from near the room where they are. However..."
I said, looking around at the demons.
“Next time, don’t forget that you have to do it yourself.”
Especially in the Orobas Mansion, it would be impossible to monitor the demons’ every move like this.
“Understood.”
“Make sure to remember that.”
Belled was watching the demons with sharp eyes next to me.
“Whew.”
The sound of the tailor’s carriage seemed to be getting closer. I let out a breath.
I had only ever been served, and it was my first time doing it myself, so smiling must have felt awkward.
Will we be able to do it well? What if the tailor finds it strange and spreads rumors in society?
“Next time, don’t forget that you have to do it yourself.”
Especially in the Orobas Mansion, it would be impossible to monitor the demons’ every move like this.
“Understood.”
“Make sure to remember that.”
Belled was watching the demons with sharp eyes next to me.
“Whew.”
The sound of the tailor’s carriage seemed to be getting closer. I let out a breath.
I had only ever been served, and it was my first time doing it myself, so smiling must have felt awkward.
Will we be able to do it well? What if the tailor finds it strange and spreads rumors in society?
We must do well so that that doesn’t happen.
As I reaffirmed my resolve, Belled hugged me from behind.
“...!”
Warmth enveloped my body. His firm body supported my body as if I could lean on him, and I turned around without realizing it.
His lips were soft against my forehead. He whispered to me, blushing as I thought that.
“You can make mistakes.”
It’s not like Vine doesn’t have the power to cover up mistakes of that magnitude.
Don’t be too nervous.
I quietly watched him as he spoke. Unlike the temple that always demanded perfection, someone who tried to understand me as I was.
Someone who really wasn’t like a devil.
“Yes.”
I nodded, feeling my heart lighten as if it were a lie.
The tailor arrived. For the devils, it was a test that wasn’t the first test.
The seamstress, who had been struggling to speak and had difficulty dealing with me and Belled, changed when he picked up the measuring tape.
And he finished his work with a speed that surprised me.
“Wow, thank you.”
Still, the tailor was clearly nervous.
The tailor, who had measured countless people’s clothing throughout his life, was sweating just from measuring us.
“Well, please take care of us.”
Seeing that he was startled by my light words, it seemed like it would be best to leave quickly.
I looked at Belled as if I was embarrassed, smiled slightly, and left with him.
Of course, it was only the tailor’s eyes that saw it.
“Then, those who want to measure, please gather on one side of the hall!”
As I reaffirmed my resolve, Belled hugged me from behind.
“...!”
Warmth enveloped my body. His firm body supported my body as if I could lean on him, and I turned around without realizing it.
His lips were soft against my forehead. He whispered to me, blushing as I thought that.
“You can make mistakes.”
It’s not like Vine doesn’t have the power to cover up mistakes of that magnitude.
Don’t be too nervous.
I quietly watched him as he spoke. Unlike the temple that always demanded perfection, someone who tried to understand me as I was.
Someone who really wasn’t like a devil.
“Yes.”
I nodded, feeling my heart lighten as if it were a lie.
The tailor arrived. For the devils, it was a test that wasn’t the first test.
***
The seamstress, who had been struggling to speak and had difficulty dealing with me and Belled, changed when he picked up the measuring tape.
And he finished his work with a speed that surprised me.
“Wow, thank you.”
Still, the tailor was clearly nervous.
The tailor, who had measured countless people’s clothing throughout his life, was sweating just from measuring us.
“Well, please take care of us.”
Seeing that he was startled by my light words, it seemed like it would be best to leave quickly.
I looked at Belled as if I was embarrassed, smiled slightly, and left with him.
Of course, it was only the tailor’s eyes that saw it.
“Then, those who want to measure, please gather on one side of the hall!”
As the two moved away, the tailor’s voice seemed to gain strength.
Since there were many people to measure, they had gathered in the hall.
In the past, it had been a large hall used for banquets, but now that the tables had been removed, it was just a large indoor space that was good to use.
Although the tailor didn’t know, there was a secret space on the second floor that followed the architectural style of hundreds of years ago, circling the hall.
If someone who didn’t know saw it, they would have thought it was just a dark curtain hanging from the second floor, but in fact, it was a space where people could stay.
Then I and Belled went up to the room on the second floor that had a good view of the hall.
“I’ll be fine, right?”
I looked down with a slightly worried expression. There were more things than I had thought through the curtains.
Knights of Vine standing in front of the flat-faced tailor.
“...The overall tone of the vassals’ attire is very dark.”
I could also hear someone who seemed to be the tailor’s disciple speaking. He also looked a little frightened.
I could definitely see it from above. A feast of pitch-black clothes that seemed to suck in even the surrounding light.
Those standing in line proceeded with their work without incident. The tailor and his party didn’t seem to notice anything unusual either.
Since there were many people to measure, they had gathered in the hall.
In the past, it had been a large hall used for banquets, but now that the tables had been removed, it was just a large indoor space that was good to use.
Although the tailor didn’t know, there was a secret space on the second floor that followed the architectural style of hundreds of years ago, circling the hall.
If someone who didn’t know saw it, they would have thought it was just a dark curtain hanging from the second floor, but in fact, it was a space where people could stay.
Then I and Belled went up to the room on the second floor that had a good view of the hall.
“I’ll be fine, right?”
I looked down with a slightly worried expression. There were more things than I had thought through the curtains.
Knights of Vine standing in front of the flat-faced tailor.
“...The overall tone of the vassals’ attire is very dark.”
I could also hear someone who seemed to be the tailor’s disciple speaking. He also looked a little frightened.
I could definitely see it from above. A feast of pitch-black clothes that seemed to suck in even the surrounding light.
Those standing in line proceeded with their work without incident. The tailor and his party didn’t seem to notice anything unusual either.
“ It’s better than I thought...”
I was about to say. Something happened.
“Oh, thank you.”
I saw teacups being handed out to the tailor and his party at my command. That was fine. They would have already prepared the tea according to the recipe. The problem is.
“Oh no!”
It was the tailor’s apprentice. Unlike his master, he was unable to relax and spilled the tea... On the fire demon, Ratley.
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