âThereâs just one left. The last guests are the Aldelights.â
âI see.â
The armored guard twisted his shoulders, his bones rattling, and lightly touched the roster.
Before the guards could take notice, the night had lowered its drapes.
A similar tired expression could be seen on the man next to the guard, whose hand lantern was swinging lazily in his grasp.
âDonât you think the security for this timeâs Spring is a bit over the top? Even the Order of the Phoenix has been called, according to what Iâve heard.â
âThatâs right. Rumor has it that the nobles from all throughout the nation were attacked on their way here.â
âYou being serious?â
âSome of the guards overheard a Baron raising a fuss in the royal hall over it. Apparently, they were gagged, but judging from this security it must be true.â
âThis gathering seems fishyâŠâ
âSure does. Still, it doesnât concern people like us.â
âHaha. I guess youâre right. Look. It seems our final guest is here.â
A luxurious black carriage adorned with lights came into view from the distance. The two guards straightened themselves and waited.
âBehind me is the Aldelight Family. This is our invitation. This should be all, no?â
Caper, who was serving as coachman, expertly pulled the reins and brought the carriage to a stop as he spoke. Following this, he handed the invitation.
The man with the hand lantern received it and after looking at it said, âThe Aldelight Family it is,â handing the invitation back to Caper.
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âWell then, weâll be on our way.â
âBefore that let us examine the inside of the carriage.â
âWhat?â Caper exclaimed, frowning. âWhy do you need to examine the inside? Donât I have the invitation right here?â
âYou do, but these are the rules.â
âIâve never heard about such a check during previous gatherings. Do you really expect me to let you disturb the Duke?â
Caper questioned. He seemed pretty upset, and his aggressive demeanor added to the impression.
The guard cleared his throat after hearing Caperâs angry remarks and said,
âThis time it is different. We are required to do this for everyoneâs safetyâŠâ
âWho do you think Lady Seletina⊠I mean Duke Aldelight is? Do you really think Iâll let someone like you disturb Lady Sele1⊠Duke Aldelight?â
âCaper, stand down.â A clear, delicate voice echoed in Caperâs ears. Before Caper could notice, the carriageâs door had opened.
A golden hair that shone in the moonlight emerged from within.
Alongside that were delicate limbs that fanned out from the red dress that reminded one of white porcelain and deep blue eyes that gave one the impression of a spring sky.
As Seletina came down the carriageâs steps her high heels clacked slowly, and the two guards disregarded all else as they gazed in wonder.
With their eyes glued on Seletina, the guards were frozen thanks to Seletinaâs unfathomable beauty.
âBrother, Father, Mother. Please come out. It appears the carriage needs to be checked.â
âTsk. How bothersome.â
âDonât say that Yennis. Rules are rules.â
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A short while later, their maid Elita, Yennis, Balged, and Melia emerged.
âGentlemen, please check inside.â Seletina said with a gentle smile.
The two guards, entranced by her smile, were stuck in place.
âUm, gentlemen?â Seletina asked once again with a troubled smile.
âOh! Yes! Weâll carry out the check!â
The guards replied in a hurried manner.
It wasnât necessary to mention how embarrassed they were in front of such beauty.
It became obvious that the twoâs check was their most fruitless of the day as they scurried inside the carriage absentmindedly.
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âAre you finished?â
âY-Yes! Thank you for your cooperation!â
âIn this case, we will be off.â
After saying that the members of the Aldelight Family proceeded inside their jet-black carriage.
Seletina turned around as if she had remembered something as soon as she stepped onto the steps.