After receiving the saddle, Ariadne had sent a message saying, ‘It’s too much, please stop sending’, as the excessive gifts were pouring in, but Cesare was relentless.

Despite the constant refusals, the things sent today were a mask, a necklace, and a bracelet.

The necklace and the mask were, to be precise, one piece.

The mask was a Volto mask that covered the entire face, made of white enamel material with a gold FleurdeLis pattern, so that from a distance, it looked like a real face made of white enamel with a golden mask covering the eyes.

The golden decoration followed the edge of the mask, descending into a golden strap to be secured behind the head. Furthermore, the thin golden chain hanging where the earrings would be connected to the chin and neck, forming a sophisticated golden choker necklace.

The deep green topaz embedded in the necklace was exactly the same color as her eyes, as if deliberately matched.

While the mask used only gold and green, the necklace boldly added a deep red color.

A deep red ruby, the size of a man’s thumb, was crafted in the center of the necklace, and tiny topazes, each the size of a grain of rice, were scattered around it in the shape of FleurdeLis.

The bracelet, which was a set, also had a large red ruby in the center, and green topazes, each half a carat in size, were set in a golden honeycomb, strung together with a gold thread into the shape of a FleurdeLis.

“Miss, this is really too beautiful!”

Sancha exclaimed in awe.

“Are you really going to send it back?”

Ariadne had already ordered a mask for the masquerade ball. However, the item that had arrived did not please Ariadne in many ways.

Not wanting to stand out, she had ordered the Moretta mask, the one most women wore, but the other name for the Moretta mask was ‘Moretta Muto’, or ‘Dumb Maid Moretta’.

‘The Moretta Mutto’ was a design that fell smoothly without a separate clasp or lock. However, instead, there was a small clasp on the inside of the mask, which the wearer had to hold in their mouth.

While wearing the mask, the wearer couldn’t utter a single word. It was not without reason it was called ‘Mute Servant Moretta’.

By the time Ariadne of her previous life could attend the masquerade, the trend had already shifted to the Colombina mask, which only covered the eyes and left the mouth exposed. So, the fact that she couldn’t speak while wearing the Moretta Mutto was something she hadn’t realized when ordering.

The idea of having to keep her mouth shut throughout the party did not appeal to Ariadne. After her regression, she believed that 70% of her worth came from her mouth and tongue.

The date of the masquerade was approaching, so she was considering whether she could order a new mask, but this perfect substitute appeared. And the Bauta mask that Cesare sent was really very beautiful.

Sancha persuaded her once more.

“Miss, you were worried about the Moretta mask. Just, instead of bothering to order anew, use this one.”

Besides, Alfonso would be spending all the time at the masquerade alone with the Grand Duchess of Lariessa. She thought it was okay in her head, but it would be a lie to say that there was no unnamed emotion curling up deep in her heart.

The thought made her suddenly feel bad. Eventually, Ariadne agreed.

“Alright, I’ve accepted a saddle once anyway.”