“Seems like everyone is very busy these days. It’s hard to see your faces.”
The next morning, Ruela was in the middle of fitting the dress she would wear to the upcoming royal ball two days later.
“I heard that Valder came in. Did you know?”
“Yes. I heard it from downstairs. Since we’re on the third floor, we don’t really notice the commotion below. Oh, and I only saw the carriage in the hall yesterday.”
Ruela, standing in front of the mirror, turned to Cozette with a surprised expression.
“You saw it yesterday?”
Cozette, fixing the waist part of the dress with pins, looked up, made eye contact, and smiled.
“There’s not much time left until the ball. The dress is so elaborate that my staff and I have been working day and night on it. So, I’m sorry, but I asked the servants to bring us meals.”
Ruela nodded as she looked at the dress reflected in the mirror.
“It’s understandable. I’ve never seen such a beautiful dress.”
“I had to individually set jewels on the clothes, so it took a lot of effort.”
“All these sparkles are real jewels? Really?”
“Yes. Wouldn’t the Grand Duke have ordered the use of fake jewels if they were fake?”
‘Kite…’
He didn’t seem particularly interested in the process of fitting the dress. It was even more touching because he didn’t know she would be so meticulous in taking care of these details.
Moreover, aren’t they currently in a situation where they are rejected by the Kuran Kingdom?
While looking at the jewels on the dress, Ruela cautiously asked Cozette.
“I couldn’t have purchased this here… Is it something brought from Elrab?”
“Oh, Miss, you probably didn’t see the luggage we brought when we arrived. You were quite busy with something at that time.”
Cozette spoke as she adjusted the length of the lace on the dress.
“We minimized personal belongings and brought only the materials we could carry to the maximum. That’s why we needed three workers from the harbor to here.”
“We don’t need such a luxurious dress to this extent…”
“Really?”
In response to Cozette’s teasing question, Ruela chuckled softly.
“Of course, it’s nice to have. I want to look as dazzling and exquisite as possible, to the point where everyone can’t help but notice me that day.”
“I like honest people. Our world demands too much pretense and superficiality. That’s why there are too many times when you have to rack your brains to understand people’s true intentions. It’s a very tiring task.”
“I heard it’s the language of nobility. They say you shouldn’t openly reveal your emotions. Of course, I heard that you don’t play such pretenses in front of me. It seems like you think it’s too trivial even to bother with.”
“There are only insects that die when stepped on. Whether one becomes a trivial existence to others or not depends on how much one wriggles and rebels. They say even biting is necessary to make them startled and cautious.”
“There are probably no creatures as cruel and cunning as humans.”
Cozette laughed as if finding Ruela’s words amusing.
“You say it like a god.”
“A god?”
“A war goddess who condescends with an arrogant gaze, scolding the insignificant humans in the war. Oh, do you like it? There’s not much time left until the great decisive battle. I like the war goddess. If I can’t borrow the power of the gods, it wouldn’t be bad to become a god myself.”
“You’ll win the war at the ball two days later, right? You should brush off all those who oppose you.”
“That’s what I’m saying. Elrab has developed far more than here, right?”
“Well, you could say that. This place has remained unchanged since 15 years ago.”
“So, is it a widely acknowledged fact that everything in Elrab is better than the Kuran Kingdom?”
Although she heard stories from the ladies of the Kuran Kingdom in the park, it was only the opinions of two people, so she needed to confirm once again.
“Of course. It’s not just about Kuran. It applies to all the kingdoms on the Preta and Pyeoren continents. It’s a fact known and acknowledged by everyone.”
“Since you confidently declared it in such a grand manner, I guess I can believe it. Well then, could I ask for one favor?”
“What’s your request?”
“I want to have a book on etiquette that’s currently trending in Elrab.”
Cozette’s eyes widened.
“How did someone who doesn’t even go shopping know about that? The gentlemen in this mansion are unlikely to be interested in such things.”
“I heard about it while taking a walk in the park. I also heard about the fan.”
While adjusting a pin on the waist of her dress, Cozette asked, “Did you also hear that the book is sold out?”
“Yes. That’s why I’m asking if it’s possible to bring it in from Elrab.”
“Even if we bring it now, it might not arrive until after the grand ball in Wasung.”
Ruela nodded as she turned her body as Cozette directed.
“Yes, I know. It would be best if I could receive it before the grand ball, but… I plan to attend parties even after that, so if I can read it before then, it’s enough.”
Cozette checked the bodice of the dress while asking, “Isn’t the grand ball in Wasung important?”
Male lead reborn without memories — but he still falls for her.
The person he finds displeasing in this life turns out to be his cherished wife-master in previous life…
Xie Zhi and Fang Xianxing who had known each other for less than three days through a blind date sat in the same car in front of the civil affairs bureau. They had a disagreement and failed to get married.
Xie Zhi immediately took out his phone, slid through his contacts, and randomly selected the next marriage candidate.
The woman snatched his phone and hung up. Looking at his phone wallpaper, she awkwardly changed the subject: “An ancient painting, eh? It looks pretty good, it’s just that the person in the painting looks a bit like me.”
When he heard this, he sarcastically mocked her for being so delusional, completely unaware that, the person in front of him was the reincarnation of Wen Ru, the famous prime minister of Yuan Shun whom he most admired…
The female CEO who doesn’t want to get married with a divorce agreement in hand × The male archaeological researcher who will only get married if he’s sure he can get divorced
