“When my eyes froze this time, I quickly brought it and did some cleaning.”

What Hailey pulled out was a wedding dress.

The dress made from the fabric chosen by the merchants was unbelievably beautiful, considering it was made in such a short time.

It didn’t have extravagant decorations, but Bianca liked the wedding dress.

“How is it?”

“Ah…”

It was so beautiful that Bianca was silent for a long time, just looking at it.

Only then did Bianca realize that she had been silent, just continuously looking, in response to Hailey’s question.

“Is it a bit different from what you saw in the capital?”

“Yes.”

“If there’s anything you don’t like, please tell me, and I’ll do my best to…”

“No. I like it because it’s different.”

I should have said it was beautiful from the beginning.

It seemed that Hailey had misunderstood Bianca’s slow response to the question.

Bianca, noticing Hailey’s eagerness to bring someone over at any moment, stopped her.

“Alright. I like it.”

“There’s still a designer available. Feel free to speak your mind.”

“Still? Didn’t all the outsiders leave when the merchants left?”

“I’m from the Northern Territory.”

“I like this dress. If there’s no problem when I try it on, I’ll wear it as it is.”

“Instead of thinking about other things, how about focusing solely on the dress?”

It seemed that Hailey had misunderstood something.

Bianca’s statement about liking the dress was sincere.

Bianca had never owned a flashy dress that was in fashion in the capital.

Because it was inappropriate for a ‘sinner.’

Bianca always received basic dresses in dull and heavy colors.

Yet, Bianca always shone the brightest at gatherings and salons.

Even though she had never worn clothes made specifically for her.

But how could she dislike this dress made exclusively for her?

Bianca reached out and embraced the wedding dress with both hands, as if gently caressing it.

The fabric felt extremely soft and fluffy, and the touch against her cheek was so tender that it naturally made her feel good.

“My first dress.”

No one had ever opened it.

It must be unbelievable.

“For me, a dress made specifically with me in mind is a first, I swear.”

Bianca spoke, burying her face in the dress.

“Because a custom dress for a sinner is too much. For the Empress who devoured my mother, even ready-made clothes were abundant.”

“Madam.”

“At least if it matched the seasons, I would have been grateful.”

Somehow feeling Haley’s voice calling her was humid, she lightly touched her cheek to the dress.

Her first dress, which was neither rough nor cold nor dazzling, was truly exquisite.

“In my lifetime, I will try on clothes made just for me, and for the first time.”

Somewhere, there seemed to be a faint sigh, but Bianca couldn’t stop her mouth from moving on the smooth sensation touching her cheek.

“Why wouldn’t I like this dress?”

“I want to make it even more beautiful for you. We… Our Lady should naturally enjoy something better than this.”

“No, Hailey.”

Bianca smiled broadly, not hiding her excited heart.

“I really like this dress now.”

“But…”

“And I don’t feel like keeping a designer attached during this anxious time.”

Saying so much, Hailey seemed to think she couldn’t argue anymore and closed her mouth while pretending to be asleep.

However, perhaps because the atmosphere became too heavy, she added one more thing.

“After all, I can’t go out.”

“…Why?”

“For now, we’re in the midst of a wave. It’s good for nothing. That’s why it’s mixed in when coming in, when the merchant crowd is raised.”

“Is it really that bad?”

“It’s not that bad, Madam. Won’t the gossips make up things that never existed?”
At Najik’s additional words, Bianca smiled faintly.

“No way.”

“No way you’re saying I’m talking nonsense without me?”

When the man shouted angrily, those beside him rushed in to stop him.

“No, who said it was nonsense? Just…”

“Why are you stuttering? Didn’t the author just say something absurd? Isn’t that right?”

“Look at this! Right now, he’s saying I’m talking nonsense!”

“Then where is the evidence for that statement?”

As the voices gradually rose, the two who had been raising their voices eventually stood up and grabbed each other’s collars.

Although their attire was comfortable, all the men from the North were knights.

Their grips were extremely strong, and as both faces turned reddish with force, the sound of vigorous wind blowing began to be heard.

As the tension rose, their voices got louder, and soon, the two stood up, still not letting go.

“Did I say something wrong? Is it wrong to say that the North has been in disarray since the Empress arrived?”

“How is that the fault of the Duchess? Did the Duchess summon a demon?”

“It would be easier if that were the case!”

Even though the man grumbled, he didn’t stop talking until the end.

“Cursed! A cursed princess born after devouring the Empress. Look at this! Look at our situation for bringing such a cursed princess here! Look at us!”

With a shout, the man who had grabbed his collar shook off the hand holding him.