“There are many important events during the year-end in the capital. Since Her Majesty’s illness, there have been almost no imperial events, but the year-end social parties hosted by the great nobles are well-received.”

“Is that so?”

“Among them, Count Gerturk’s party is the best among the Hwangbi parties. As for the noble parties, those hosted by Duke Lexion are considered the best.”

Lexion. Edit pricked up her ears and focused on Lady Gray’s words.

“But I heard that there are almost no cases of sending invitations to those who are not friends, more like acquaintances.”

Lady Gray didn’t tell a blatant lie, such as assuring that she would receive an invitation if she learned from her.

Instead, she raised her glasses and stated that her job was to teach unassailable etiquette to avoid being snubbed, regardless of which party she was invited to.

“Then, let’s start with your steps and greetings.”

“Okay…”

“Lady, lower your voice, please.”

“Ah, got it.”
Before the class even began, Edit looked at Helen, who seemed to be in a dilemma, and let out a small laugh.

“Taking etiquette classes brings back memories of my childhood.”

Although she had learned basic etiquette from her mother when she was young, Lady Lea’s etiquette, who had stayed in the Marquis’s mansion for several years, was different.

“Lady Lea is just like a princess!”

“Really? In my eyes, Edit looks more like a princess.”

Saying so, the etiquette Edit taught still lingered in Edit’s demeanor.

While correcting Helen’s stiff footsteps and greetings, Lady Gray paused for a moment, looking at Edit, who followed the demonstration she showed.

“It’s clear from what I heard from the young ladies that you must have bought me as a commoner or a slave and placed me in the position of a lady.”

Unlike the naive students who were gossiping, Edit’s demeanor matched the capital’s etiquette.

“Lady Edit, didn’t you say that Portrion is your hometown?”

Edit, without revealing her last name Lowell, simply agreed.

Looking at her, who stood out among the numerous students she had taught, Lady Gray chuckled with satisfaction.

“Since Lady Edit is doing well, I can pay a little more attention to Lady Helen.”

Helen looked at Edit with a bewildered face.

Lady Gray, who had perfectly mastered the complex capital etiquette, added a touch of smoothness to Helen’s squeaky body as if oiling her body within a few hours.

Thanks to that, by the time she practiced how to drink tea, Helen could also imitate a decent lady.

“There’s nothing more to refine in Lady Edit’s etiquette now.”

Lady Gray felt the satisfaction of teaching etiquette once again and calmly continued the class.

Balter was looking at the greenhouse where the tea time was taking place not far away.

Whenever Edit received the light penetrating through the glass and swept her blonde hair back behind her ears, his gaze moved along her fingertips.

He wondered if he should confine her in a large cage resembling the greenhouse, where her laughter seemed to brighten the surroundings, even including the child she was carrying.

“The weather is nice, so it would be good to take a walk.”

The moment Balter heard Edit’s fresh voice, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

Kasius, who had been observing him as he came over, made a knowing expression.

“Is it because my lady is too dazzling?”

“…”

Balter looked at Kasius as if he were a strange fellow but didn’t deny his words.

“Because of a headache.”

“Oh, the headaches since the magic opening? It seems to be more frequent these days.”

After opening his magic power as taught by Reinhardt, he occasionally suffered from unknown headaches. It was relatively fine when he was stuck in the mercenary corps, but since meeting Edit again, the headaches had become more frequent.
Sometimes, a fleeting illusion would glow and disappear, as if her figure played the role of pulling something out of my mind.

Cassius nodded again as if he understood the reason.

‘Being a father at such a mature age must be a headache.’

Cassius had discussed Edit’s pregnancy issue with Vivian in depth. It happened shortly after Edit mentioned having another man’s child to bring her and Vivian closer together.

The two loyal servants nodded as if they believed Edit’s words, but in the background, they were having the same thoughts.

“If it weren’t for Balter…”

“It’s probably an imaginary pregnancy.”

‘Balter is no fool, and it’s hard to believe that the esteemed Lady Edit would have another man’s child just to live. But secretly, he might be enjoying the situation. Balter is truly crazy in this late first love.’

In any case, the fact that Edit decided to protect the child meant that the fruition of their shared feelings would soon appear in the world. So, there was no need to think negatively about it.

While Balter did give her a scare by suggesting she could raise the child alone, judging by the current atmosphere between them, it didn’t seem likely.

“Kid, I’ll go find the items you asked for and also meet some designers in the market.”

After tapping Balter’s back, Cassius stepped away.

Balter was contemplating whether to continue watching Edit, who was elegantly smiling in the greenhouse until the etiquette class ended.

However, the class abruptly ended with the news that a guest had arrived at the mansion.