Don't Be Kind Rashly (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 120

The Western Sage abruptly canceled attendance at the gathering held that afternoon.

A message arrived stating that due to unforeseen circumstances, he couldn’t attend, but the Imperial Palace would do its utmost to ensure the ladies enjoyed themselves, and he asked for their understanding.

In any case, Ophelia never had much to do at these gatherings. Most of the young ladies were content simply gazing at her from afar in rapture, and since she tired and grew bored easily, she always slipped away early.

Moreover, someone else was stepping in directly in place of the Western Sage—precisely the target of all the attending ladies. Though it was merely a palace event where one would exchange brief greetings before leaving, the ladies were thrilled, while Lu, who knew the full story, felt sour about it.

When told either Melfius or Hayden could go, Melfius flopped down, complaining not to burden him with more tedious tasks, leaving Hayden with no choice but to attend.

“His Majesty is coming in person?”

This was the cruel and heartless world of noble ladies. The moment they heard the Emperor himself was arriving—having entered the palace solely to draw closer to him—their eyes instantly sparkled. Lu, who in the past would have timidly stepped back with a gasp of “Oh dear, how frightening!”, now felt irritated just looking at those gleaming eyes.

‘These people, really…’

All of them came from families that looked down on the young Emperor, yet why did they so openly fawn over him like this? Anyone overhearing might think they passionately adored the Emperor himself. No—what they truly coveted was the Empress’s seat, not the Emperor.

Lu tilted her head thoughtfully. In the end, wasn’t it all the same?

“The whole atmosphere has changed.”

Why is she coming over here again? Lu inwardly panicked upon noticing Catrin Langbair had somehow appeared beside her. What strange remark would she make this time?

“Hello, Miss Jenus. I heard you were appointed as a Knight Eternal this morning. Congratulations.”

Catrin smiled brightly and spoke amiably.

“Thank you, Miss Langbair.”

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