Casus finished his brief speech.
Everyone was so focused on looking at Casus’s face that they hardly paid attention to what he was saying.
Atia was nearby, monitoring the festive atmosphere.
“He’s completely captivated them.”
Atia, who noticed that everyone was so engrossed in Casus’s face that they weren’t listening to his speech, twisted her lips in amusement.
“It seems like everyone realizes that Casus’s face is both the welfare and the festival of the duchy.”
Staring intently at Casus’s face, which had a bit more makeup than usual, Atia thought.
Although he didn’t look much different before and after the setup, just looking at him seemed to cleanse her eyes.
He had a face that would be popular in any era, anywhere.
“Suddenly, I feel proud that he’s my husband.”
Atia glanced at her Santa Claus onepiece dress she was wearing.
It was a onepiece dress where red and white harmonized.
The red hue suited her fair skin tone well.
In reality, there wasn’t anything that wouldn’t suit Atia.
“Heh, heh.”
Blackie was also dressed in the same dress code.
Many people had worked hard to match his clothes, in a combination of green and red to resemble Santa Claus.
Even people who had usually been afraid of Blackie found him adorable in his festive outfit, their eyes twinkling in delight.
Stroking the creature lying at her feet, Atia had also not forgotten safety equipment and a muzzle.
Blackie also seemed to find the situation intriguing, his eyes shining brightly.
The festival was going as smoothly as Atia had planned.
Various stores participating in the festival had also finished their preparations. With stores decorated as colorfully as candy shops, the festive atmosphere was even livelier.
As people looked at the stores, they soon discovered something.
“[BaldnessBeating Egg Hat Cake]”
“[DragonCharmed FiveGrain Milk Bread]”
“[Sad Soybean Sandwich]”
“What are these food names? They’re so funny!”
“Totally! So amusing!”
“What’s this ‘MuscleOnly Chicken Breast Soy Cupcake’?”
Curious spectators asked.
“Ah, if I may explain…”
The ducal servants recited the information Atia had provided.
“This is a cupcake made from ingredients rich in both animal and plant proteins, essential nutrients for the body. Just swallowing it will make you healthier.”
A servant in a refreshing yellow uniform smiled brightly as he waved both hands.
All these bizarre food names were Atia’s creation.
“Oh, I don’t know why, but I feel like I must buy this.”
“Me too, one please.”
“Me as well.”
As they conveyed it according to Atia’s manual, people lined up to buy the food.
Moreover, the prices were very affordable.
Then, someone discovered some intriguing clothes being sold at a neighboring store.
“What are these clothes? They look special.”
A servant from the ducal house lifted a sample garment, smiling brightly.
“These are the exercise clothes the Duchess often wears.”
“The Duchess? Who?”
Hearing the term “Duchess,” people tilted their heads.
The clothes didn’t look like something a highranking individual like a Duchess would wear.
“The Duchess loves physical activity. These clothes not only absorb sweat well but are also very comfortable during activity. As you see, I’m wearing them right now.”
The servant, wearing the same garment displayed on the counter, flexed his bicep.
Compared to the usual clothing, it highlighted the contours of his body quite well.
On the stall’s sign, benefits of exercise were written.
“Exercise clothes of the Duchess?”
“Yes, these clothes can only be worn by those in good shape. Just like me.”
Flexing his bulky muscles even more, the male servant flaunted his physique.
“Oh my!”
People exclaimed in admiration.
The idea of the Duchess frequently wearing casual clothes was planned by the servants who had seen her in such attire for the festival.
Atia had always emphasized the importance of comfortable clothes that focus more on functionality and practicality than pretty and flashy designs.
Being a wellknown figure and a rare beauty in the Duke’s realm, it was only natural that anything she wore looked beautiful.
Atia suggested that if anyone had ideas for the festival, they should speak up, and the servants quickly proposed ideas.
“How about showcasing the comfortable clothes the Duchess usually wears to the public?”
Atia highly valued the idea and opened a clothing store.
“They’re also good as gifts.”
“One, no, two please. For my child’s father.”
The unprecedented merchandise seemingly lit a fire under the people’s needs, greatly stimulating their desire to buy.
(This is a time separator.)
Casus traveled around various villages in the Duke’s realm with Atia to observe how the people were living.
Meeh.
The bleating of a goat herd sounded from one end of the village, while on the other end, a flock of fluffy sheep were grazing.
At first glance, it seemed a peaceful scene, but Atia couldn’t let her guard down.
Because, only Atia knew a certain fact.
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An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
