chapter 31

An hour later

Chizuru touched the folds of the skirt, the skirt was light pink and with layered white lace fabric .

The color and shape were neat, and their was a small opening neck that shows a bit of her chest, and it was made of the finest cloth that a noble would get . Mirrors are still valuable in this world, and although there was no mirror in Chizuru’s room large enough to capture her whole figure, Arde held a small hand mirror for her .

When she looked into it, you can see a very beautiful woman .

It looked like I wasn’t myself .

“I’m sure you will be the hot topic of the castle tonight… . No, it won’t be just the castle but the whole territory . I’d like to show you off to Mr . Lukrov soon . ”

Arde nodded satisfactorily many times, checking Chizuru’s hair with intricately woven ribbons from all angles .

Chizuru’s black hair, which she usually kept down, was gracefully tied up behind her ears tonight, exposing her nape boldly . It emphasizes Chizuru’s femininity in harmony with the wide-open neck of the dress . \n“Do you think he will like it?”

I didn’t say who . I didn’t have to say it .

“To be honest, I think no matter how you look and what you wear, Chizuru sama is the only one that Lukrov sama will love and grant his favor to . It’s also a good idea to let him understand that on his own”

It may be a bit overkill to think of it as a plan, but Chizuru hoped that this will be a catalyst for improving the relationship between them .

looking through the window the darkness had already begun to spread in the sky .

From a distance, she could hear lively voices and noises of a drums Is it time?

“Shall we go?”

Arde herself who said that is also dressed up a little tonight . Chizuru nodded and the two left the room .

Chizuru went out and thought that it was a good night for each of these festivals . \n 

There was no wind and the night sky were clear and not cold, but there was a cool breeze .

The open space, which is usually a training ground, was filled with campfires and bonfires, illuminating the darkness . Some people seemed to be drunk early on, some were slamming together and making a fuss, while others were clamoring to sell things in the tents they had set up .

The scent of roasted meat, the scent of yummy sweets, and the scent of wine are spreading around .

Children were running loudly around, the performer playing variety of instrument between the ukulele and the guitar, which Chizuru saw for the first time her . Arde’s daughter Noah is also there, and when she found her mother, she jumped with the lightness of a baby goat .

“Mom! Wow, Chizuru-sama, you look very pretty!”

If you look closely, Noah also decorated a part of her hair with a ribbon which she does not usually do .

“Thank you, Noah . You are beautiful too . The ribbon looks great . ”\n“Ehehe”

Noah blushed happily as she turned around in front of Arde and Chizuru . “But Chizuru sama looks like a real princess and is more beautiful . If you line up with Lukrov, you’re a king and a princess . ”

The child innocently said so, and this time she clung to her mother’s hand and begged .

“There are candy sold over there . There are red and yellow ones . Can you buy it for me mom?”

In the direction Noah pointed her finger, there was a tent selling sweets with something like a candy stick on the tip of a stick . I don’t know the value of small items because I haven’t shopped outside yet, but it may be expensive because it’s hard to find in a regular meal . Sure enough, Arde was hesitant .

Chizuru came up with a good idea and smiled gently .

“I’ll buy you, Noah . Let’s go . ”

“oh, Chizuru-sama!”

“Really, Chizuru-sama? I’m happy!”

Mother Arde and daughter Noah screamed at the same time . Chizuru winked lightly to Arde, who is shrugging with a sense of confusion .

“It’s not me who pays, but Lukrov? It’s okay, I’m sure he won’t object . ”

And Chizuru bought and gave each candy to Noah and the children of the other servants who were playing around . All the young faces glowed with joy, and while making the area around their mouths sticky, they thank Chizuru and return to the run .

“Lukrov-sama told you to buy what Chizuru-sama likes, right?”

Arde said in a blaming tone, but her expression looked happy and she seemed to praise Chizuru’s actions .

“it’s okay, That’s what I wanted . ”

Chizuru replied, remembering the smiles of the children, It was my true intention .

Looking around, it seemed that there were other free meals besides the stall tent, so Chizuru wasn’t willing to spend any more Lukrov’s money for herself .