Translator: Khan

Editor Group: Liber Reverie

As I told you, theres no way Im going to hate you for that. Rather, you are so cleverly organized that I feel relieved, said Asher, as he held Arias worried hand more tightly.

Im just a little worried that theres nothing I can do to help.

Dont worry. Everything is going smoothly. When this is over, everything will go back to normal.

My nightmares will also come to an end.

If you need me anytime, let me know. Whatever it is, Im willing to help you.

Thank you. I havent seen you in a long time, but Im making the mood weird.

Its not weird. No matter what the story is, I enjoy every moment with you.

So do I.

Aria regained her smile again and made a bright one to Asher. She could only smile that bright because she was really running toward the end. Soon everything would be arranged, and she would have a new life.

* * *

Because of you!

Annie, who had been unable to move for a while after the carriage left, soon vented her anger on Mielle. She thought she would wear a dress prepared by Baron Burboom and play the noblewoman, but she had to take such an intruder with her!

I dont want to follow you, Annie. Mielle also spoke very coldly, apparently not wanting to accompany Annie.

But the two, who were unable to convey the words to the very person who had made the situation this way, gritted their teeth with sharp hostility toward each other. And unfortunately, the Baron of Burboom arrived at the mansion before things were sorted out.

Youve already come out. Even the Baron of Burboom, who confirmed that quite a crowd had gathered in the garden, asked with a very surprised look.

Baron Burboom!

Annie hurriedly changed her face and smiled broadly to greet Baron Burboom. In this exciting situation, the servants began to observe Annie, Baron Burboom and Mielle, holding their breath without returning to the mansion.

Youre as beautiful as I thought.

Thank you You look great, too.

Thats a great compliment.

Like other lovers, Baron Burboom, who showed his love for Annie, said that they were running out of time and reached out. He meant to start. If it had been, as usual, she would have raised her chin to the fullest extent and held his hand as if to boast to everyone but not now. The matter with Mielle remained.

Aria had left after asking for a favor, but Annie couldnt take Mielle with her, but if she took Mielle with her, her date would be disturbed, and she didnt like that.

As the silence continued for a moment, Jessie, who had been wary of the situation, stung Annie on the back and spoke quietly to her privately, Annie, our lady asked you to go with Mielle. Dont cause unnecessary trouble It turns out that Mielle is a good girl, too.

Jessie was the one who had had counseling in Mielles distress, and she also had sympathy for her. As she sided with Mielle and urged Annie, Annie, who had no other choice, rolled her eyes and breathed a small sigh as if she had made up her mind.

Im sorry, Mr. Baron, but we should give a ride to a maid.

I see. You can do that.

I thought you were going to say something about interrupting our time. Unlike the Crown Prince, who had pleaded and complained to Aria, Baron Burboom immediately answered that she could do that, and Annies discontent grew.

Lets go, Mielle.

Mielle?

So when she called Mielles name in a feeble voice, Baron Burboom stared at Mielle with a look of surprise.

The look of the Baron of Burboom stiffened as he saw the Mielle of the rumor following Annie. Why does Mielle accompanying Annie? No, it was a face full of questions as to why she became Annies maid.

It was Annie, who noticed that, but was so upset by her irritation with Mielle and her disappointment with Baron Burboom that she didnt add any other explanation, and no conversation was exchanged in the carriage until they finally arrived at Sarahs wedding.

* * *

Starting late, Annie and Baron Burbooms carriage arrived at the mansion of Marquis Vincent before Aria and Ashers. This was because Baron Burboom, who failed to overcome the silence, urged his driver.

It was also thanks to Aria and Asher who had deliberately circled the capital once. Then Annie, who got out of the carriage in an unpleasant mood, had to be distracted by the fancy carriage that had just entered the Marquiss mansion.

Oh, my God, look at that wagon. Whose wagon is it?

Isnt it the Crown Princes carriage? Look at the emblem!

Oh, its true!

So are they in that carriage, His Highness the Crown Prince and Lady Aria?

This is their first time attending a place like this, right?

Im more excited!

It was quite natural that everyones eyes were on the most splendid wagon in the empire. Visitors, who had arrived first, were clamoring for what Aria and the Crown Prince would look like. And the visitors, who had gathered, opened their eyes wide by Arias figure, who got off the wagon, escorted by Asher taking his hand and couldnt hide their admiration.

Oh my God I dont know if its because of her coming of age, but shes literally shining.

Shes not even a noblewoman anymore, but how can she be so beautiful?

Thats a natural beauty, regardless of status.

While they were looking at Aria and Asher, envy was added to their matching outfits. As she watched from behind, Mielle spoke to herself so quietly that it could only be heard by Annie.

She is the same commoner, but shes so different from you.

What?

Of course, Annie was angered by what heard, and Baron Burboom, who had no knowledge of the reason, opened his eyes wide and looked at Annie.

Whats the matter?

Thats!

How can I say that I was angry because I was compared to Lady Aria?

It was very sarcastic but not wrong. Annie would look like a fool if she told the truth. So when she couldnt say anything, she could see Mielle smiling contentedly. Mielle looked as if she felt relieved since she was able to bully Annie little.

How dare you. Unlike Mielle, who has fallen into the abyss, now I will be a Baroness! Annie, who had lost her patience, raised her voice as if she had a good idea after shaking her fist.

Mielle! Lady Aria is here, so go see her.

Annie shouted Mielles name so loudly that everyone around them looked at their direction and was startled.

Did she say Mielle?

Someone mumbled, asking if what she heard was right. And Annie again called Mielles name in return.

Mielle! Mielle! What are you doing without answering?

It was in a flash that the eyes of the congregation turned sharp. Everyones murderous eyes began to focus on the wicked woman, who had dared to lay the sin on Aria and tried to sell off the empire.

Mielle!

The voice reached Aria, who was far away, as Annie called her name again in the quiet garden.

Mielle became pale because she was being criticized by everyone, and Annie was smiling calmly as if she knew nothing. And Aria bit her lip and managed to hide her feelings because she felt like she was going to burst into laughter at the scene that was beyond what she had hoped for.

How could such a wicked woman be in such a sacred place!

She has no shame.

Dont tell me shes going to do something to harm Lady Sarah this time, isnt she?

I guess thats what she is trying to do. She looks vicious.

No one could stand the torrent of abuse. Mielle, who had become pale, took hold of her head and began to tremble as if she were about to fall, and Baron Burboom beside her was embarrassed and rolled his eyes, not knowing what to do. Aria, who had been watching this for a while, laughed.

What are you afraid of so much? In the past, you have repeatedly criticized me. Not long ago, you invited the young ladies to the mansion to insult me or show up at my birthday party to make me feel embarrassed, asking why I didnt invite you.

Thinking of those memories, Aria was wondering if she would let this continue until Mielle fainted, but soon she decided to quit the idle entertainment because of Sarahs embarrassed face and called her name.

Mielle! Youve arrived here first. Its a fun day after a while, but you dont look so good.

As Aria, who held Ashers hand, took a step, the crowd began to open up a way for her.