The largest box contained a dress that fit me perfectly, and the smaller boxes contained a set of shoes and jewelry.
“Oh my gosh, Tri. Oh my gosh!”
Lily couldn't stop her mouth. She couldn't stop exclaiming in admiration.
“This will do!”
Lily was still trying to push the dresses on me, but she stopped when she saw me in this dress.
“I don’t think any of the dresses Marquis Hayley and I have prepared will ever surpass this one.”
“Does it suit me that well?”
"Sure!"
Lily even clapped.
"It's not trendy, but it doesn't look outdated either. In fact, it makes Tri look elegant."
The Princess looked at me in my dress with sharp eyes.
“It’s the most common color worn by women attending debutantes, yet it’s a design that’s not out of the ordinary, making Tri stand out!”
This is the insight of someone who specializes in social circles, so I wouldn't be embarrassed to go tomorrow.
“Lily, thank you for the compliment.”
"By the way, it's truly amazing. Even the jewels are prepared in colors and designs that perfectly match Tri."
Lily seemed jealous of me.
“It almost feels like he's showing off that he knows you better than anyone else.”
The Princess asked me who on earth I was, but I laughed instead of answering.
I thought I knew the owner who sent the box.
When I opened the box containing the necklace among the trinkets, I knew that there was no one else who could send a necklace of this color.
It felt very out of character for him to just quietly send a gift, rather than come and change my clothes himself.
"You know who sent it to you, right? But you still won't tell me... Is he a secret lover?"
Lily examined the clothes with sharp eyes.
“I should tell my brother to do his best since he loves and cherishes Tri to this extent.”
Fortunately, I guess she won't let me go without clothes.
In some ways, it seems like she believes her brother is the ultimate winner. Dietrich and Yuno didn't seem to care at all.
“Tri, I heard that you will enter the Marquis’ Residence after the founding of the nation. Is that true?”
No, this is the first time I've heard of it.
But instead of answering that I didn't know, I just smiled quietly.
“It really is! Are you trying to distance yourself from me?”
After receiving the book from Shish, it would be perfect to run away to the Marquis' residence. It would be difficult for the male lords to visit as often as the imperial palace.
I see that Marquis Hailey has a certain personality.
I'll tell them to come and get me... Yeah, they'll all insist that they're the one to marry.
I guess I came here without any plan.
The next morning, a face I hadn't seen in a long time was waiting at the entrance to the Rose Palace.
“Mr. Wood!”
He was a middle-aged wizard who was once my special assistant.
“It’s been a while, Miss.”
The wizard bowed politely.
“There is a message from the Lord of the Tower.”
“Come inside.”
I led Mr. Wood into the reception room.
The maid prepared a simple snack and tea, and only after she left did Mr. Wood speak.
"He asked me to tell you, 'There's something wrong with the Magic Tower, so I won't be able to go today. But don't forget me, Lily!'"
Mr. Wood imitated Yuno without even smiling, and I almost spit out the tea I was drinking.
“Is it a big problem?”
Did it explode again?
“That’s not it...”
Mr. Wood muttered something quietly.
“I used soundproofing magic, but I will relay the message and then release it again.”
I nodded.
“Some things, things that the Lord of the Tower values, have disappeared.”
“Are you okay?”
My heart started beating fast.
I wonder if Yuno realized that I had lost the [ Chronicles of Retri Extra ].
"Various magical energies are circulating within the Magic Tower, and they often collide with each other. These energies create cracks, and the Tower Lord's belongings seem to have disappeared through them."
“Can you find it?”
“Maybe so, maybe not.”
"This..."
I frowned as if I was very sorry.
For a moment, I thought that what Shish had done would be found out by Yuno, but worrying about Shish was the most useless thing in the world. Yeah.
“He said he would come to escort the young lady tomorrow.”
“Hahaha. Mr. Wood, are you going back to the magic tower right away?”
“I’m going, but I’ll be back in the afternoon.”
“Are you going to attend the Foundation Day?”
“Yes. Because the founding of the nation is special.”
The wizard smiled broadly and stood up, saying he was sorry.
I knew the magicians of the Magic Tower were always busy, so I let him go without holding him back.
And I'm busy today too.
“Miss, are you ready now?”
As I saw Mr. Wood off, the maids holding various decorative items were gleaning with their eyes. The maids of Rose Palace, of course, but especially the maids dedicated to grooming sent by Lily.
“Shall we begin?”
The maids' gazes were scary, but I tried to rationalize it.
Yes, it's a luxury you can only enjoy here.
...This thought disappeared in less than an hour.
The National Foundation Day begins in the afternoon, when the sun is scorching hot.
The knights who left the palace circled the capital to show off their power, and this alone took several hours.
When the Knights re-enter the palace, a festive atmosphere begins outside the palace, and inside the palace, the atmosphere becomes more intense around sunset.
Because in the evening, the ball begins, marking the opening of the social season.
My makeup was also finished around this time.
“You are truly beautiful!”
“Really!”
The maids were in an uproar and didn't know what to do.
Yeah, I think it's pretty too.
I was wearing a dress, sitting carefully on the sofa in the living room, so as not to wrinkle it. There was a full-length mirror in front of me.
The woman with black hair and black eyes, reflected in the spotless mirror, was originally beautiful, but she became even more beautiful after getting dressed up.
That beauty is me!
The hem of the skirt, made of layers of pure white organza, was rich yet flowy and shimmered softly with every movement.
The upper body, which accentuates the waistline, is finished with lace decoration in a classic shape that is not trendy now.
The chest was barely visible, and from the shoulders to the arms, it was wrapped in lace that seemed to have been painstakingly woven one stitch at a time.
I even think it looks very elegant.
“Finally, please wear your jewelry.”
A maid approached, carrying a jewel box that was inside a box.
Inside was a necklace made of diamonds the size of a baby fingernail, strung together in a way that could be worn around the neck.
The point was that there was a single red jewel hanging alone in the center.
The earrings were also red diamonds.
My hair was neatly combed and finished with a tiara-shaped pin.
Lily praised it as being gorgeous without being vulgar.
The person who sent the clothes and jewelry must be a high-ranking noble with a keen eye.
I couldn't help but laugh when I heard this story.
Shish is from a lower-class noble family, but he rose to his current position through hardship, and it was I who made him that way.
Suddenly, my mouth feels bitter.
“Please bring me a glass of cold water.”
"Yes."
Come to your senses.
I'm leaving after finishing this work.
If I leave, the female protagonist will appear, even if it's late, and the male protagonists will meet her and find happiness.
Senior... you may not be able to do that, but you will be able to find a new life.
Tieeeeeeeeeeeng! Tieeeeeeeeeng!
Suddenly, the red alert started blaring like crazy.
"Miss."
The maid picked up the cup of water on the tray, but the strength left my hand.
Clang!
There was a loud noise, and the cup shattered into pieces.
“What is going on!”
The maids rushed to me. After checking the condition of my clothes, they breathed a sigh of relief.
“Luckily, it didn’t splash on my dress, but it was a close call.”
At best, I just dropped a glass of water, but my heart started pounding.
“I’ll bring you some water again.”
"Yes."
It was only after I drank a glass of cold water that my stomach seemed to settle down.
“Miss, His Excellency has arrived.”
I stood up from my seat as the maid told me the story without giving me time to think about anything else.
Yuno was busy with the incident of losing his things, Dietrich was busy re-checking the palace security, and my senior was busy with the hosting of the founding ceremony.
Thanks to that, only one person came to the Rose Palace on the evening when the ball was about to begin.
Shish Milan.
The man was perfect, wearing a crisp white shirt with a gold-embroidered vest and a black tailcoat.
Who do you think you are, so handsome for?
Yeah, look at me, I'm beautiful.
“Hello, master.”
Shish, who was standing at the bottom of the stairs, widened his eyes and held out his hand.
“You’ve always been beautiful, but today you’re even more beautiful.”
Eek, eek, eeek!
I can't breathe!
I moved my mouth hurriedly.
“Are you going to call me master even when you go into the ballroom?”
When I open my mouth, fresh air rushes in. I feel alive.
“What do I call you if you’re not the master?”
“Lady Hayley?”
I think this is the safest option.
“Should I address you as His Excellency the Duke of Milan?”
The Duke of Milan, how awkward.
I forced a smile to erase my embarrassment, and Shish brushed his lips against my temple. The warm sensation made my toes curl.
“Call me Shish.”
Soon, the soft sensation moved to my neck.
“I’ll call you Retri.”
“Oh my gosh, Tri. Oh my gosh!”
Lily couldn't stop her mouth. She couldn't stop exclaiming in admiration.
“This will do!”
Lily was still trying to push the dresses on me, but she stopped when she saw me in this dress.
“I don’t think any of the dresses Marquis Hayley and I have prepared will ever surpass this one.”
“Does it suit me that well?”
"Sure!"
Lily even clapped.
"It's not trendy, but it doesn't look outdated either. In fact, it makes Tri look elegant."
The Princess looked at me in my dress with sharp eyes.
“It’s the most common color worn by women attending debutantes, yet it’s a design that’s not out of the ordinary, making Tri stand out!”
This is the insight of someone who specializes in social circles, so I wouldn't be embarrassed to go tomorrow.
“Lily, thank you for the compliment.”
"By the way, it's truly amazing. Even the jewels are prepared in colors and designs that perfectly match Tri."
Lily seemed jealous of me.
“It almost feels like he's showing off that he knows you better than anyone else.”
The Princess asked me who on earth I was, but I laughed instead of answering.
I thought I knew the owner who sent the box.
When I opened the box containing the necklace among the trinkets, I knew that there was no one else who could send a necklace of this color.
It felt very out of character for him to just quietly send a gift, rather than come and change my clothes himself.
"You know who sent it to you, right? But you still won't tell me... Is he a secret lover?"
Lily examined the clothes with sharp eyes.
“I should tell my brother to do his best since he loves and cherishes Tri to this extent.”
Fortunately, I guess she won't let me go without clothes.
In some ways, it seems like she believes her brother is the ultimate winner. Dietrich and Yuno didn't seem to care at all.
“Tri, I heard that you will enter the Marquis’ Residence after the founding of the nation. Is that true?”
No, this is the first time I've heard of it.
But instead of answering that I didn't know, I just smiled quietly.
“It really is! Are you trying to distance yourself from me?”
After receiving the book from Shish, it would be perfect to run away to the Marquis' residence. It would be difficult for the male lords to visit as often as the imperial palace.
I see that Marquis Hailey has a certain personality.
I'll tell them to come and get me... Yeah, they'll all insist that they're the one to marry.
I guess I came here without any plan.
***
The next morning, a face I hadn't seen in a long time was waiting at the entrance to the Rose Palace.
“Mr. Wood!”
He was a middle-aged wizard who was once my special assistant.
“It’s been a while, Miss.”
The wizard bowed politely.
“There is a message from the Lord of the Tower.”
“Come inside.”
I led Mr. Wood into the reception room.
The maid prepared a simple snack and tea, and only after she left did Mr. Wood speak.
"He asked me to tell you, 'There's something wrong with the Magic Tower, so I won't be able to go today. But don't forget me, Lily!'"
Mr. Wood imitated Yuno without even smiling, and I almost spit out the tea I was drinking.
“Is it a big problem?”
Did it explode again?
“That’s not it...”
Mr. Wood muttered something quietly.
“I used soundproofing magic, but I will relay the message and then release it again.”
I nodded.
“Some things, things that the Lord of the Tower values, have disappeared.”
“Are you okay?”
My heart started beating fast.
I wonder if Yuno realized that I had lost the [ Chronicles of Retri Extra ].
"Various magical energies are circulating within the Magic Tower, and they often collide with each other. These energies create cracks, and the Tower Lord's belongings seem to have disappeared through them."
“Can you find it?”
“Maybe so, maybe not.”
"This..."
I frowned as if I was very sorry.
For a moment, I thought that what Shish had done would be found out by Yuno, but worrying about Shish was the most useless thing in the world. Yeah.
“He said he would come to escort the young lady tomorrow.”
“Hahaha. Mr. Wood, are you going back to the magic tower right away?”
“I’m going, but I’ll be back in the afternoon.”
“Are you going to attend the Foundation Day?”
“Yes. Because the founding of the nation is special.”
The wizard smiled broadly and stood up, saying he was sorry.
I knew the magicians of the Magic Tower were always busy, so I let him go without holding him back.
And I'm busy today too.
“Miss, are you ready now?”
As I saw Mr. Wood off, the maids holding various decorative items were gleaning with their eyes. The maids of Rose Palace, of course, but especially the maids dedicated to grooming sent by Lily.
“Shall we begin?”
The maids' gazes were scary, but I tried to rationalize it.
Yes, it's a luxury you can only enjoy here.
...This thought disappeared in less than an hour.
The National Foundation Day begins in the afternoon, when the sun is scorching hot.
The knights who left the palace circled the capital to show off their power, and this alone took several hours.
When the Knights re-enter the palace, a festive atmosphere begins outside the palace, and inside the palace, the atmosphere becomes more intense around sunset.
Because in the evening, the ball begins, marking the opening of the social season.
My makeup was also finished around this time.
“You are truly beautiful!”
“Really!”
The maids were in an uproar and didn't know what to do.
Yeah, I think it's pretty too.
I was wearing a dress, sitting carefully on the sofa in the living room, so as not to wrinkle it. There was a full-length mirror in front of me.
The woman with black hair and black eyes, reflected in the spotless mirror, was originally beautiful, but she became even more beautiful after getting dressed up.
That beauty is me!
The hem of the skirt, made of layers of pure white organza, was rich yet flowy and shimmered softly with every movement.
The upper body, which accentuates the waistline, is finished with lace decoration in a classic shape that is not trendy now.
The chest was barely visible, and from the shoulders to the arms, it was wrapped in lace that seemed to have been painstakingly woven one stitch at a time.
I even think it looks very elegant.
“Finally, please wear your jewelry.”
A maid approached, carrying a jewel box that was inside a box.
Inside was a necklace made of diamonds the size of a baby fingernail, strung together in a way that could be worn around the neck.
The point was that there was a single red jewel hanging alone in the center.
Someday, it must be that jewel you showed me. The red diamond, I was so worried I might drop.
My hair was neatly combed and finished with a tiara-shaped pin.
Lily praised it as being gorgeous without being vulgar.
The person who sent the clothes and jewelry must be a high-ranking noble with a keen eye.
I couldn't help but laugh when I heard this story.
Shish is from a lower-class noble family, but he rose to his current position through hardship, and it was I who made him that way.
Suddenly, my mouth feels bitter.
“Please bring me a glass of cold water.”
"Yes."
Come to your senses.
I'm leaving after finishing this work.
If I leave, the female protagonist will appear, even if it's late, and the male protagonists will meet her and find happiness.
Senior... you may not be able to do that, but you will be able to find a new life.
Tieeeeeeeeeeeng! Tieeeeeeeeeng!
Suddenly, the red alert started blaring like crazy.
"Miss."
The maid picked up the cup of water on the tray, but the strength left my hand.
Clang!
There was a loud noise, and the cup shattered into pieces.
“What is going on!”
The maids rushed to me. After checking the condition of my clothes, they breathed a sigh of relief.
“Luckily, it didn’t splash on my dress, but it was a close call.”
At best, I just dropped a glass of water, but my heart started pounding.
“I’ll bring you some water again.”
"Yes."
It was only after I drank a glass of cold water that my stomach seemed to settle down.
“Miss, His Excellency has arrived.”
I stood up from my seat as the maid told me the story without giving me time to think about anything else.
Yuno was busy with the incident of losing his things, Dietrich was busy re-checking the palace security, and my senior was busy with the hosting of the founding ceremony.
Thanks to that, only one person came to the Rose Palace on the evening when the ball was about to begin.
Shish Milan.
The man was perfect, wearing a crisp white shirt with a gold-embroidered vest and a black tailcoat.
Who do you think you are, so handsome for?
Yeah, look at me, I'm beautiful.
“Hello, master.”
Shish, who was standing at the bottom of the stairs, widened his eyes and held out his hand.
“You’ve always been beautiful, but today you’re even more beautiful.”
Eek, eek, eeek!
I can't breathe!
I moved my mouth hurriedly.
“Are you going to call me master even when you go into the ballroom?”
When I open my mouth, fresh air rushes in. I feel alive.
“What do I call you if you’re not the master?”
“Lady Hayley?”
I think this is the safest option.
“Should I address you as His Excellency the Duke of Milan?”
The Duke of Milan, how awkward.
I forced a smile to erase my embarrassment, and Shish brushed his lips against my temple. The warm sensation made my toes curl.
“Call me Shish.”
Soon, the soft sensation moved to my neck.
“I’ll call you Retri.”
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