I Became the Assassin Family's Foster Daughter (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 117

The imperial palace of the Loksha Empire.

Once a year. The Royal Hall, where debutantes who have turned eighteen are presented.

The grand banquet hall had been transformed into a splendid ballroom.

Golden lighting, chandeliers hanging from every corner of the ceiling, pillars adorned with fresh flowers, numerous nobles dressed in extravagant finery, and refreshments set out at intervals throughout.

“His Grace Duke Rodwick and his son!”

“His Grace Duke Hibetsman and…”

As the proud ducal houses of the Loksha Empire arrived one after another, the atmosphere of the debutante ball reached its peak.

And then—

“Their Imperial Majesties, the Emperor and Empress, enter! Everyone, please show proper respect.”

With a majestic fanfare, the Emperor and Empress made their appearance.

The Emperor sat solemnly upon the throne placed on the highest dais, then addressed the bowing nobles.

“Raise your heads. Enjoy yourselves until the debutantes arrive.”

The music and dancing resumed once more.

The Emperor scanned the interior of the Royal Hall with his eyes.

He saw the dukes in attendance, but Duke Gerwer was nowhere to be found.

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