Nevertheless, despite that, Viscount Pfoyerbach somehow sympathized with the injustice she was appealing.

I recalled what Evangeline had said.

“Mrs. Ferner is quite lonely.”
“Miss Muselle, you rarely pay attention to most women, don’t you?”

All right, that’s how it is.

“If Mrs. Ferner was going to treat me so warmly, as you mentioned, I should have visited the mansion first.”

“Hahaha, that’s true. You completely misunderstood by coming to this dreary office.”

I had to stimulate as much emotion as possible.

The conversational style I usually used, which focused solely on the main points, was not appropriate.

I smiled at her.

“Don’t you wonder why I wanted to meet Mrs. Ferner so quickly?”
“Of course, you must be curious! How surprised you must have been to receive a letter from Miss Muselle. There are abundant rumors about Miss Muselle in society, but there are hardly any who have met her in person, right? So, when they heard that I received a letter, everyone was just so astonished!”

She’s a person who spills ten words when one would suffice. My ears were aching, but I endured it.

“Weren’t they all asking? Why did Mrs. receive my letter?”

“Hoho, yes, of course! So, I…”

Mrs. Ferner stopped talking suddenly and closed her mouth. Then, she made an awkward expression.

“I complained a lot here and there. I thought I should let as many people as possible know about my injustice…”

Since it couldn’t be resolved through the law, she seemed to be trying to shape public opinion. She had tried harder in various directions than I thought.

I decided to continue the conversation.

“Oh, I see. If people heard about your situation, they would undoubtedly feel sorry for your injustice.”

“Sigh, how nice would that be? However, Miss Muselle, people in the world surprisingly don’t have much interest in other people’s affairs. Unless it’s something that piques their own interest. They’re much more curious about which family someone from the nobility fought with their husband and ran away from home, rather than complaints about tax levies.”

She’s long-winded as always. Mrs. Ferner was someone who enjoyed talking very much.

Suddenly, she gave me a mischievous wink.

“But I have a secret. A remarkable skill to turn even uninteresting stories into something fun, making people listen attentively.”

“……?”

I leaned back slightly. That wink looked somehow dangerous.

Mrs. Ferner gave a meaning-laden smile.

“Still, I have one secret. The amazing skill of making even uninteresting stories interesting, so people pay attention. With Miss Muselle, attending social parties together. I guarantee it will be incredibly effective!”

I was dumbfounded. What is she talking about?

“With me, what?”

“A party. Be my partner at the party. The upcoming reception at Marquess Mecklinger’s will be perfect.”

“No, I came here just to talk about Mrs. Ferner’s complaint letter.”

“For my unjust situation to be widely known, Miss Muselle’s help is crucial. Think about it. I’m already someone who receives attention in society. But with Miss Muselle, the story changes.”

“But I haven’t received an invitation…”

“You don’t need to worry about that at all. I have the invitation. If you become my partner, you can enter the reception venue without any problems. Miss Muselle, you still don’t know much about the social customs of the capital. It’s understandable, as it hasn’t been long since you moved here.”

He reached out to hold my hand, but I briskly withdrew my hand and shook my head.

“But what if I don’t want to?”
“Oh, how could that happen? It’s not just any place; it’s the Marquess Mecklinger’s grand reception! Moreover, it’s a party hosted directly by Lady Elfriede. You won’t find a single person in this capital who would miss such an event.”

Mrs. Ferner opened her eyes wide and looked at me.

I let out a deep sigh.

I haven’t even discussed the real important matters; it feels like I’m getting tangled up in this woman’s facade.

“Choosing a country bumpkin like me as a partner will make the entire social circle mock Mrs. Ferner.”

“Hehehe. What I want is, even if it’s mockery, for my presence to vigorously circulate among the socialites. That way, they’ll pay attention to whatever I say, be it about my injustice or anything else.”

Mrs. Ferner’s desire was simple.

To become a big topic in the social circle.

Offering me as a sacrifice, so to speak.

“Hmm…”

I couldn’t help but hesitate.

If I stubbornly refused here, I might be chased away before having a proper conversation.

On the other hand, accepting was nerve-wracking because I knew too little about the reception.

But if Mrs. Ferner’s unjust treatment becomes widely known through her, it could help highlight the need for tax reform.

To catch a big fish, you have to go into deep waters.

Decision made.

“All right. I’ll be your partner, Mrs. Ferner.”

“Hohoho, thank you, Miss Muselle.”

Indeed, she’s business-minded. She skillfully obtained what she desired.