Perhaps the last time Kashaar and the Emperor shared a meal was when Bibiana was alive, and it was before she was possessed.

I knew that Kashaar harbored resentment towards the Emperor.
However, on that day, from Kashaar, who had confirmed Bibiana’s possession, I sensed a deep affection for the Emperor.

‘The Emperor is the same.’

The Emperor, who watched me from the flower garden of Mumpierce, had swallowed his words many times.

It was probably a greeting for Kashaar.

He had sent a saint to his castle, unable to ask directly.

That was the only thing I could think of.

“How is it? I boiled it myself.”

Although they both knew the fact, it was unnecessarily boastful.

After tasting the broth and chewing the noodles, the Emperor spoke.

“It’s warm.”

In that short sentence, there was a lot implied.

Kashaar silently reached for a glass containing cider.

The refreshing carbonated drink was washing through his mouth.

Thus, the first night of socializing deepened.

On the second day of socializing.

The plan for the first day was to buy only the younger generation, but everyone turned into ramen zombies, making it impossible to distinguish.

Moreover, it was an impulsive act to cook ramen for the Emperor and Kashaar.

On the night of returning from socializing, Kashaar remained silent.

However, there was tension in the arms that hugged me.

Even until this morning, he seemed lost in thought.

I decided not to ask him about his troubles.

‘Today… was the day to capture the noble ladies.’

Although we hit the jackpot from the first day, not everyone lined up and rushed like a mob.

The noble ladies who had observed social etiquette and manners for a long time were the example.

Elcias was still distributing holy water today.

With the help of Lady Sophia, I invited high-ranking noble ladies to the room prepared in the hall.

“Thank you for preparing a separate place for us.”

“It’s an honor to have you here.”

The eyes of the noble lady, who seemed to want to try drinking soda secretly, sparkled like those of a child at my words.

I filled crystal glasses prepared for entertaining noble ladies with various colors of carbonated drinks.

The ladies, who stared at the bubbling carbonation with delighted eyes, clinked their glasses and sipped from them.

Soon, exclamations burst out.

The ladies exchanged glances and, with widened eyes, said the same thing.

“It feels like my stomach is clearing!”

“I feel like I’ve lost ten years of weight!”

Elegantly and quickly, the ladies who filled the next glass winked at me.

It seemed they were expecting something.

“Come in.”

At my words, Emma came in carrying a tray.

On it were freshly cooked oyster ramen set on beautiful plates.

The oyster ramen was placed directly in front of the noble ladies.

“It’s white?”

“Yes. I specially prepared seafood ramen for the ladies.”

For noble ladies exhausted from difficult married life, long-standing family conflicts, and discord, refreshing oyster ramen was just right.

The third day was a gathering for the leaders tired from business and middle-aged gentlemen.

“I think of myself not as a businessperson but as someone who repays grace to the empire.”
Filling a pot full of spicy ramen, I spoke to them.

The addiction of spiciness.

For the entrepreneurs who had been accustomed to ramen broth for the past few days, the spicy ramen would be a great stress reliever.

I ladled the bright red broth with a ladle.

The nobles watching it seemed like nobles worshiping an idol.

“Would you like to have a positive impact on His Majesty and the Empire?”

“You’re absolutely right!”

“Who else would have such profound thoughts if not Lady Elene?!”

Already becoming devotees of carbonated drinks and ramen, they enthusiastically responded to my words.

I murmured to myself as I continued to ladle the ramen.

“But… before that, I should become a positive person first.”

“Who dares to make Lady Helen unhappy?!”

“No. Just… lately, I feel like I’m lacking a lot in myself.”

This was just nonsense, and in fact, it was a hint.

‘If Lunatier fails, maybe I won’t be able to commercialize it because of sadness?’

And there was no one here who couldn’t understand such words.

‘Let’s do well.’

I winked at the gentlemen, and the words reached Kashaar.

The 4th day of socializing.

Deliberately, I did not attend today’s party on the eve of the last day, thinking that playing hard to get is important.

That night, a large placard was hung in the banquet hall of the Imperial Palace looking for me.

The last day, the 5th day.

Finally, the last month of the founding festival has arrived.