By the way, a very big task that I had forgotten.
This is the first time I've met Rudnine since that day.
What should I say when I meet Rudnine tomorrow? It'll be so awkward.
Do you really like me? Can you ask me that first?
No...
That person, as soon as our eyes meet, may pretend not to know me and avoid me.
Or, he could come up to me with a serious expression and politely tell me that what he said was a mistake and ask me to forget it.
I was sinking deeper and deeper into a dark cave. Anxious, I considered all sorts of possibilities and prepared my mind for defense.
'Yeah... I'm fine.'
I just wanted to live happily with this opportunity I finally got, but I didn't want to end up in hell because of that person's words.
Because I didn't want to do that...
'Oh, it's so frustrating.'
Today, I felt suffocated by the pack that Eudela had applied so forcefully, so I jumped up from the bed and sat in front of the mirror.
“Wow... You really put it up so carefully.”
I grumbled and removed the pack, then leaned against the windowsill, tapping the remaining moisture into my skin with my fingertips to help it absorb.
And I leaned out a little more.
“Wow, that’s refreshing.”
The pack left on my face seemed to evaporate naturally with the night breeze, taking the heat that had risen to my head with it.
My heart feels lighter, and a smile comes to my face.
This is the first time I've met Rudnine since that day.
What should I say when I meet Rudnine tomorrow? It'll be so awkward.
Do you really like me? Can you ask me that first?
No...
That person, as soon as our eyes meet, may pretend not to know me and avoid me.
Or, he could come up to me with a serious expression and politely tell me that what he said was a mistake and ask me to forget it.
I was sinking deeper and deeper into a dark cave. Anxious, I considered all sorts of possibilities and prepared my mind for defense.
'Yeah... I'm fine.'
I just wanted to live happily with this opportunity I finally got, but I didn't want to end up in hell because of that person's words.
Because I didn't want to do that...
'Oh, it's so frustrating.'
Today, I felt suffocated by the pack that Eudela had applied so forcefully, so I jumped up from the bed and sat in front of the mirror.
“Wow... You really put it up so carefully.”
I grumbled and removed the pack, then leaned against the windowsill, tapping the remaining moisture into my skin with my fingertips to help it absorb.
And I leaned out a little more.
“Wow, that’s refreshing.”
The pack left on my face seemed to evaporate naturally with the night breeze, taking the heat that had risen to my head with it.
My heart feels lighter, and a smile comes to my face.
Yes, let's stop overthinking.
Worrying won't solve anything.
Right now, just enjoying this happiness that has been given to me is more than enough for me.
The summer stars shining in the distant night sky are beautiful.
The night view of the spacious Argenthoz's green gardens, fountains, and cool, stretched-out boulevard is also spectacular.
Come to think of it, Rudnine, who happened to be standing on the street, got hit by the earring bomb I threw.
A slow laugh escaped me.
And there, near the front door of our house, on a rainy day, he was waiting for me...
“Huh?”
As I stared at the faintly visible front gate, thinking of him, I narrowed my eyes at the glimpse of a black figure.
It was quite a distance from the main building where I was to the main gate, but Yvonne had good eyesight, so she could tell that there was someone in front of the main gate.
But I have no idea who it is. Would anyone come at this hour?
“Who is it...”
It was clear that he had nothing to do with me, but for some reason, I couldn't take my eyes off him.
So I just rested my chin on my hand and stared blankly at him.
But the man just stood there for a long time near the main gate of our mansion, not even trying to come in.
"What the hell are you doing? Something's suspicious. Should I call the guards?"
Just as my suspicions were growing, the man finally took a step forward and disappeared from my sight in an instant.
“Oh, I went...”
Although it was suspicious, I felt a bit empty and muttered quietly.
What is it? Who could it be?
I felt embarrassed, scratched the side of my head, tilted my head, then went back to bed and lay down to sleep.
'I'm sleepy.'
I haven't been able to sleep well since Rudnine confessed that he liked me, but today I feel sleepy.
Are I tired...?
Haam, by the way.
Who was that person earlier...
The next day at noon.
Hundreds of fragrant cosmetics. A collection of sparkling jewel jewelry.
My room, where all the maids of the Argenthoz mansion were gathered, was bustling like a market street.
So I looked around and groaned.
“...Was my room this small?”
My muttering was completely drowned out by the commotion and noise around me.
"Pearl for body application! Let's remake it with a 5:1 ratio of powder and bring it to you!"
“No! I think 4:1 is better for your body, Princess!”
“No! 6:1 is more perfect!”
'That might be it.'
I wanted to offer my opinion to the maids who were engaged in a sharp debate, but the matter was so serious that I decided to just keep my mouth shut.
Looking back, this side was also serious.
“Bring me that coral pink lip gloss!”
“No. I like this hot pink better.”
“Oh... my goodness. Don’t you love a rich red this summer? Our Princess is the star today!”
‘No... I’m not the main character today!’
And I look pretty no matter what I put on.
But today our maids looked like seriously growling beasts, so I decided to keep my mouth shut.
The atmosphere seemed a little more pleasant for the maids who were choosing accessories.
“Doesn’t this light green opal look even more sparkling and splendid?”
“This is so pretty!!!”
“Isn’t the jewel a diamond?”
“This blue sapphire is so clear and mysterious!”
The maids were very excited to see the jewel-studded jewelry I was wearing.
'I guess you like it.'
From the oldest maids to the youngest, they were all full of life.
Yvonne is said to have preferred to dress up on her own and never showed her dresses or accessories to the maids.
As I looked at them smiling brightly, I smiled and smiled too.
Then the maids who saw my smile were very touched.
“Oh my... Princess, you have really changed a lot.”
“As expected. After being rejected by His Highness the Crown Prince.”
“His Highness the Crown Prince... Ugh, he’s a bad person. Really!!!”
Yeah, yeah.
Adrian is a bad guy.
It was upsetting to hear that Adrian had dumped me, but now I'm relieved to see people admitting that I have no lingering feelings for him.
And through a tremendous amount of debate and a long-term agreement...
I was barely able to finish the decoration.
I was embarrassed to be standing in front of so many people like a model, but I straightened my back as shamelessly as I could and asked proudly.
“So, what do you think?”
Carol, who had been sobbing with her hands clasped together, finally shed tears.
“Oh, Princess, you are so beautiful. I want to capture this scene in a painting... Now, please wait a moment!”
'Crying. Overdoing it again.'
I clicked my tongue as I watched Carol run for paper and pen. Even Eudela, who was standing next to me, fainted, saying I was a goddess incarnate. Watching Liana support Eudela, I finally sighed.
'Oh my.'
Standing in front of a large full-length mirror, I tilted my head slightly to the side and muttered softly.
“Hmm. This is too flashy.”
I frowned at my reflection in the mirror.
Everyone praised for being so beautiful, but it was too much.
I certainly looked gorgeous in the dress the Empress sent me.
My silver hair was already striking, but with that subtle, golden dress, how could I not notice it?
It's pretty, but...
It was so burdensome.
'What is this? It looks like they deliberately wrapped Christmas tree lights around it.'
Even the earrings and necklace are made of gorgeous diamonds!
I ignored the cries of the maids, who were wailing and lamenting, and changed into small amethyst earrings and a necklace.
'I'm feeling a little better now.'
“Where are you going, Princess?”
When Carol asked me what I looked like in a dress, I quickly answered.
“Just a moment, I’ll go to the lab.”
As the time to depart for the palace drew near, I hurried to the laboratory to gather defensive magical artifacts and other items before leaving.
“Pembe. You’re still here.”
"Yeah, Yvonne."
There was Pembe, who had been working on the self-destructive magic earring I had given him as a research assignment since last night.
Pembe, who was sitting at his desk examining a fragment of an artifact, raised his head when I appeared and looked me up and down.
"What the heck, Yvonne? It's so shiny."
“Really? I think so too.”
I chuckled at Pembe's honest opinion, agreed, and approached him, asking.
"So, how's the artifact research going? Are you done?"
"Hmm. It's complicated, but... I'm almost getting it figured out. But there's something I wanted to ask. Have you been to another world, Yvonne?"
“What...? Another world?”
"Yeah. I mean, another world, not here."
Pembe spoke, staring straight at me. My eyes widened in surprise.
Pembe continued to explain, leaving me speechless and unable to answer.
"This bomb artifact was one of the most unstable and sensitive of the magical artifacts you've created. These types of artifacts sometimes self-destruct when their creators' magical powers are greatly shaken or they're moved."
“Shaking or moving?”
While I was listening to Pembe's long explanation, I interrupted him and asked a question urgently.
"Yeah. So, it's about magical power transfer. It's about going back and forth between this world and the other. Right? Where have you been?"
I couldn't answer Pembe's question, which was urging me with innocent eyes.
I was just possessed by the villainess in the book, Yvonne.
I have never traveled through magic or been to another world.
“What do you mean, magic power transfers? Actually, I...”
I hesitated for a moment before deciding to be honest with Pembe.
"Pembe. I have magical amnesia. But my magical powers haven't wavered or shifted..."
"Magical amnesia?"
Pembe tilted his head cutely, then rested his chin on his short arm and made a serious expression.
Then I also became serious and answered.
"Yes."
"Yvonne. How did you get that disease?"
"...I don't know either."
I don't know what happened in between because I'm a novice.
I couldn't be honest about it that much, so I avoided Pembe's eyes.
Fortunately, Pembe didn't pursue the question further, but instead muttered while examining the artifact fragment.
"That's strange. Just because you have magical amnesia doesn't mean your magical artifacts would become this unstable. I'm right, but... I'll check further."
“...Yes, I understand. Keep up the good work. Then I’ll go to the palace.”
Pembe looked at me as I was gathering several defensive magic artifacts and special magic artifacts and asked.
"You don't have to take me to the palace?"
"It's okay. And I've never heard of anyone bringing a pet, especially a hamster, to a palace banquet."
When I snickered and joked, Pembe nodded.
"Yes. Be careful, Yvonne."
"Yes."
I left the lab with a smirk as I saw my familiar Pembe waving goodbye.
Who knew that the familiar I caught by chance would be of such great help?
Things really do turn out strangely.
Anyway, my head was complicated.
Your magic power is shaken? You came from another world. Since I'm a possessed being from another world, Yvonne's magic power is shaken, and the unstable magic earring bomb self-destructs.
Should I think like that? Or...
'Hey, no way.'
As I was going down the stairs, thinking about something else, I let out a small laugh.
How could that be?
“Is that the sun? It’s so bright, just like that.”
Barden, who had been waiting downstairs, fully dressed, grumbled when he saw me coming down to the mansion lobby.
Worrying won't solve anything.
Right now, just enjoying this happiness that has been given to me is more than enough for me.
The summer stars shining in the distant night sky are beautiful.
The night view of the spacious Argenthoz's green gardens, fountains, and cool, stretched-out boulevard is also spectacular.
Come to think of it, Rudnine, who happened to be standing on the street, got hit by the earring bomb I threw.
A slow laugh escaped me.
And there, near the front door of our house, on a rainy day, he was waiting for me...
“Huh?”
As I stared at the faintly visible front gate, thinking of him, I narrowed my eyes at the glimpse of a black figure.
It was quite a distance from the main building where I was to the main gate, but Yvonne had good eyesight, so she could tell that there was someone in front of the main gate.
But I have no idea who it is. Would anyone come at this hour?
“Who is it...”
It was clear that he had nothing to do with me, but for some reason, I couldn't take my eyes off him.
So I just rested my chin on my hand and stared blankly at him.
But the man just stood there for a long time near the main gate of our mansion, not even trying to come in.
"What the hell are you doing? Something's suspicious. Should I call the guards?"
Just as my suspicions were growing, the man finally took a step forward and disappeared from my sight in an instant.
“Oh, I went...”
Although it was suspicious, I felt a bit empty and muttered quietly.
What is it? Who could it be?
I felt embarrassed, scratched the side of my head, tilted my head, then went back to bed and lay down to sleep.
'I'm sleepy.'
I haven't been able to sleep well since Rudnine confessed that he liked me, but today I feel sleepy.
Are I tired...?
Haam, by the way.
Who was that person earlier...
***
The next day at noon.
Hundreds of fragrant cosmetics. A collection of sparkling jewel jewelry.
My room, where all the maids of the Argenthoz mansion were gathered, was bustling like a market street.
So I looked around and groaned.
“...Was my room this small?”
My muttering was completely drowned out by the commotion and noise around me.
"Pearl for body application! Let's remake it with a 5:1 ratio of powder and bring it to you!"
“No! I think 4:1 is better for your body, Princess!”
“No! 6:1 is more perfect!”
'That might be it.'
I wanted to offer my opinion to the maids who were engaged in a sharp debate, but the matter was so serious that I decided to just keep my mouth shut.
Looking back, this side was also serious.
“Bring me that coral pink lip gloss!”
“No. I like this hot pink better.”
“Oh... my goodness. Don’t you love a rich red this summer? Our Princess is the star today!”
‘No... I’m not the main character today!’
And I look pretty no matter what I put on.
But today our maids looked like seriously growling beasts, so I decided to keep my mouth shut.
The atmosphere seemed a little more pleasant for the maids who were choosing accessories.
“Doesn’t this light green opal look even more sparkling and splendid?”
“This is so pretty!!!”
“Isn’t the jewel a diamond?”
“This blue sapphire is so clear and mysterious!”
The maids were very excited to see the jewel-studded jewelry I was wearing.
'I guess you like it.'
From the oldest maids to the youngest, they were all full of life.
Yvonne is said to have preferred to dress up on her own and never showed her dresses or accessories to the maids.
As I looked at them smiling brightly, I smiled and smiled too.
Then the maids who saw my smile were very touched.
“Oh my... Princess, you have really changed a lot.”
“As expected. After being rejected by His Highness the Crown Prince.”
“His Highness the Crown Prince... Ugh, he’s a bad person. Really!!!”
Yeah, yeah.
Adrian is a bad guy.
It was upsetting to hear that Adrian had dumped me, but now I'm relieved to see people admitting that I have no lingering feelings for him.
And through a tremendous amount of debate and a long-term agreement...
I was barely able to finish the decoration.
I was embarrassed to be standing in front of so many people like a model, but I straightened my back as shamelessly as I could and asked proudly.
“So, what do you think?”
Carol, who had been sobbing with her hands clasped together, finally shed tears.
“Oh, Princess, you are so beautiful. I want to capture this scene in a painting... Now, please wait a moment!”
'Crying. Overdoing it again.'
I clicked my tongue as I watched Carol run for paper and pen. Even Eudela, who was standing next to me, fainted, saying I was a goddess incarnate. Watching Liana support Eudela, I finally sighed.
'Oh my.'
Standing in front of a large full-length mirror, I tilted my head slightly to the side and muttered softly.
“Hmm. This is too flashy.”
I frowned at my reflection in the mirror.
Everyone praised for being so beautiful, but it was too much.
I certainly looked gorgeous in the dress the Empress sent me.
My silver hair was already striking, but with that subtle, golden dress, how could I not notice it?
It's pretty, but...
It was so burdensome.
'What is this? It looks like they deliberately wrapped Christmas tree lights around it.'
Even the earrings and necklace are made of gorgeous diamonds!
I ignored the cries of the maids, who were wailing and lamenting, and changed into small amethyst earrings and a necklace.
'I'm feeling a little better now.'
“Where are you going, Princess?”
When Carol asked me what I looked like in a dress, I quickly answered.
“Just a moment, I’ll go to the lab.”
As the time to depart for the palace drew near, I hurried to the laboratory to gather defensive magical artifacts and other items before leaving.
“Pembe. You’re still here.”
"Yeah, Yvonne."
There was Pembe, who had been working on the self-destructive magic earring I had given him as a research assignment since last night.
Pembe, who was sitting at his desk examining a fragment of an artifact, raised his head when I appeared and looked me up and down.
"What the heck, Yvonne? It's so shiny."
“Really? I think so too.”
I chuckled at Pembe's honest opinion, agreed, and approached him, asking.
"So, how's the artifact research going? Are you done?"
"Hmm. It's complicated, but... I'm almost getting it figured out. But there's something I wanted to ask. Have you been to another world, Yvonne?"
“What...? Another world?”
"Yeah. I mean, another world, not here."
Pembe spoke, staring straight at me. My eyes widened in surprise.
Pembe continued to explain, leaving me speechless and unable to answer.
"This bomb artifact was one of the most unstable and sensitive of the magical artifacts you've created. These types of artifacts sometimes self-destruct when their creators' magical powers are greatly shaken or they're moved."
“Shaking or moving?”
While I was listening to Pembe's long explanation, I interrupted him and asked a question urgently.
"Yeah. So, it's about magical power transfer. It's about going back and forth between this world and the other. Right? Where have you been?"
I couldn't answer Pembe's question, which was urging me with innocent eyes.
I was just possessed by the villainess in the book, Yvonne.
I have never traveled through magic or been to another world.
“What do you mean, magic power transfers? Actually, I...”
I hesitated for a moment before deciding to be honest with Pembe.
"Pembe. I have magical amnesia. But my magical powers haven't wavered or shifted..."
"Magical amnesia?"
Pembe tilted his head cutely, then rested his chin on his short arm and made a serious expression.
Then I also became serious and answered.
"Yes."
"Yvonne. How did you get that disease?"
"...I don't know either."
I don't know what happened in between because I'm a novice.
I couldn't be honest about it that much, so I avoided Pembe's eyes.
Fortunately, Pembe didn't pursue the question further, but instead muttered while examining the artifact fragment.
"That's strange. Just because you have magical amnesia doesn't mean your magical artifacts would become this unstable. I'm right, but... I'll check further."
“...Yes, I understand. Keep up the good work. Then I’ll go to the palace.”
Pembe looked at me as I was gathering several defensive magic artifacts and special magic artifacts and asked.
"You don't have to take me to the palace?"
"It's okay. And I've never heard of anyone bringing a pet, especially a hamster, to a palace banquet."
When I snickered and joked, Pembe nodded.
"Yes. Be careful, Yvonne."
"Yes."
I left the lab with a smirk as I saw my familiar Pembe waving goodbye.
Who knew that the familiar I caught by chance would be of such great help?
Things really do turn out strangely.
Anyway, my head was complicated.
Your magic power is shaken? You came from another world. Since I'm a possessed being from another world, Yvonne's magic power is shaken, and the unstable magic earring bomb self-destructs.
Should I think like that? Or...
'Hey, no way.'
As I was going down the stairs, thinking about something else, I let out a small laugh.
How could that be?
“Is that the sun? It’s so bright, just like that.”
Barden, who had been waiting downstairs, fully dressed, grumbled when he saw me coming down to the mansion lobby.
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