One of the women hurriedly spoke. Was there something more to say? While Olivia waited for the next words, the women hesitated, looking at each other.

Then, Vicky, who had covered her face because of the last time I sang a song, spoke up.

“……Thank you, lady.”

Olivia blinked.

She knew.

Just by coming this close and starting to talk face to face, Olivia already knew their hearts, even though they covered their faces.

“Thanks to you, lady, I can continue to stay on Yennev Street.”

“Now it really feels like settling down in Vykander without having to leave for another place.”
“I wanted to express my gratitude from the beginning. Now, I can finally say it.”

As Vicky opened up, the women spoke one after another. While fidgeting with the held hands, their jade-colored eyes glistened with gratitude as they looked at Olivia.

Olivia pursed her lips.

Vykander is indeed a strange place.

I simply did what I wanted.

Unlike the difficult acknowledgment I faced in the system no matter how hard I tried, here, they looked favorably upon me no matter what I did.

To trust me so sincerely and express gratitude to me.

The sincere voices touched Olivia’s heart. Like dewdrops accumulating on a leaf, Olivia’s heart gradually soaked up with a refreshing feeling.

“…Thank you too.”

“What?”

The women widened their eyes at Olivia’s voice as pure as beads. The fairy-like lady smiled brightly.

“…I hope it’s a joyful festival. It’s for all of you.”

After Olivia smiled subtly, she turned away. Her heart pounded with a pleasant feeling. The touch of the thread anklet in her hand was incredibly satisfying.

So, Olivia didn’t know now.

How moved the women behind her were, and how today’s small event for Olivia, like a little event, would become a great story starting from the festival, spreading far and wide.

Olivia had no idea that the people in the system would also come to know about this event at this time.

Now, tomorrow would be the day when the first shovel would be thrust into the Yennev district organization cleanup.

Even though the carriage was moving slowly, it felt regretful to see the distancing Yennev Street. When she stuck to the window, Dian, who was beside her, made a joke.

“Do you keep looking even after seeing it like that?”

“Yes. My steps won’t leave.”

Feeling like she had revealed her heart, Olivia smiled awkwardly.

In the meantime, the carriage turned into Sonear Street. Unlike the desolate Yennev Street, colorful flower decorations and flying colored papers were everywhere in Sonear Street.

The scent of appetizing food wafted from the bread and meat piled up in every store. People with generous expressions were sharing food with each other.

Children running around the street each held a large balloon in their hands. Seeing their lively appearance, Olivia suddenly asked.

“How are the laborers who came with Mr. Shurn?”

Anyway, she couldn’t erase the thought of Yennev.

While laughing, Dian swallowed a chuckle.

“They are doing well at the inn on Sonear Street. The inn owner is delighted because the amount of meals is quite substantial.”

It was a long-awaited guest who came to this closed Vykander, where there were almost no outsiders.

People who were initially wary of Shurn now admired his generosity and the abilities of the laborers, expressing warmth.

[Note: The last part of the text appears to be cut off. If you have more content or specific questions about the remaining text, feel free to provide it, and I’ll do my best to assist you.] Despite the dissatisfied look, Olivia just quietly met Dian’s gaze. This was only half of the answer Olivia wanted.

Dian shrugged and spoke.

“…Of course, our knights are always stationed where the Yennev people stay.”

Now, the green-eyed people who came out of Yennev Street would avoid friction with outsiders. They would also manage to prevent conflicts between Vykander residents and outsiders.

With a response that perfectly satisfied her demands, Olivia finally smiled broadly.

Dian blushed with excitement. Was there another lord who cared so much for the residents? Of course, except for the Grand Duke. After all, they were a married couple.

“But, Milady.”

“Yes.”

Normally, she would call her “Dian.” Dian, who used to casually gaze at Olivia’s face, suddenly realized. The lady’s eyes were twinkling mischievously.

“…Lately, it seems the atmosphere between you and Interfield Kyungso is not good. Is that correct?”

Shock spread across Dian’s face. Seeing his reaction, Olivia laughed cheerfully.

It was a widely known fact that the usually amicable Howard and Dian had been at odds for the past few days.

Olivia had even witnessed their quarrels.

“I’ll do it first. Even if Interfield Kyungso says something, I can’t yield.”

“Wait, Dian. I saw him first, and he…….!”

Even if the two noticed the approaching figure, they did not stop arguing. Olivia, seeing Dian’s laughter, smiled happily.

Dian hurriedly bowed his head at Olivia’s laughter.