Saying that, Youngae looked at Ibi with determination. Her face was filled with a sense of readiness.

Despite the blatant attack, that Youngae didn’t particularly dislike Ibi. She just chewed on her prey when it appeared, as she was a mischievous one.

So, until Ibi went through the humiliation, it seemed that this Youngae was determined to continue like this.

“That was rather enjoyable.”

But her mood lasted only half a day.

That evening, the mischievous Youngae, who had presented the veil to Ibi, gazed at the stand with a distant feeling.

On top of it, the standing Ariate was smiling with a face full of compassion, unlike the morning when she seemed to be dying, right next to Viscount Montra.

This was the Montra Mansion. In the glamorous hall, Tienda nobles gathered in droves to hear the major announcement.

However, no one expected Ibi to appear on the stand like this. Even more so, wearing a white dress like a Saint and receiving an escort from Viscount Montra.
However, no one expected Ibi to appear on the stand. She even wore a white dress like a saint and received an escort from Viscount Montra.

“Thank you to all of you who responded to the sudden invitation. First, I apologize to those who could not fully enjoy the fragrance of the dew flowers due to the water incident caused by me and Ariate during the last Dew Flower Festival.”

Cassel spoke eloquently as usual.

However, the nobles were still perplexed. For some reason, there was an atmosphere of reconciliation between Viscount Montra and Ibi Ariate, but suddenly, it didn’t make sense to them.

Did Ariate plead with the Viscount? What’s the point? It’s already clear that she’s been exposed.

Although the nobles looked at her with suspicion, Cassel continued confidently.

“Last autumn, Ariate and I eliminated the forces that were exploiting Manyan-ya’s grace in Biss and causing chaos.”

However, the nobles’ eyes widened at the following words.

“The first person to discover the large-scale evil business in Bric was Ariate, who is now standing by my side.”

The nobles couldn’t keep up with Cassel’s story.

“Ariate informed me of this situation, but if I had moved immediately, there was a risk that the evidence would be destroyed by Bric’s group. So, after careful consideration, I deliberately caused a disturbance, pretended to repent, and started investigating the wrongdoing. I confirmed Bric’s wrongdoing in Biss. Isla Kye will explain the details.”

The following words plunged the nobles into even greater confusion.

So, they rolled their eyes busily, and a nimble-looking man came forward to the stand. It was Isla Kye, the right-hand man of Duke Bayen.

He informed the nobles of the tragedy that occurred in the ruins of Biss. After the explanation, the nobles were astonished, sighed, and soon trembled.

“Duke Bayen takes this situation seriously and has decided to severely punish those responsible for the sake of Tienda’s honor and Biss’s peace. In addition, recognizing that it was an event caused by the negligence of Bayen’s army, Duke Bayen has promised to reform from the roots.”

By the time Isla Kye finished his report, the nobles were in even greater turmoil.

So, while they were all in shock, Cassel stepped forward again.

“I, too, as the Lord of Tienda-Biss, have committed a crime. I, too, have an unavoidable responsibility for this matter, and in the name of Montra, I swear to repent for my mistakes and correct them.”

As Cassel lowered his body with a gloomy face, the nobles were once again stirred.

They could not fully digest the words of Viscount Montra and Isla Kye.

Above all, the idea that everything, from the disturbance caused by Ibi and Cassel during the Dew Flower Festival to the subsequent arson incident at Ibi’s mansion, and the gathering of enemies by Cassel Montra, was all intentional, was hard to believe.

But whether they believed it or not, Cassel Montra forcefully asserted his claims.
“In addition, I declare my unchanged support for Ariate, who made me realize my mistakes, as the next saint. I hope that you, too, will respect Ariate, who endured blame for my sake.”

Cassel called Ibi, who was behind him, to the front.

As Ibi came out in a splendid dress, Isla Kye added solemnly, “Duke Bayen has firmly decided that there will be no next saint other than Ariate.”

When the two major nobles expressed their support, Ibi gracefully bowed her waist.

Whether it was an apology for the past turmoil or a plea as a saint, it wasn’t clear.

However, the nobles, as if enchanted, watched her, and when someone started clapping, everyone enthusiastically joined in.

“Hehehe…”

And Ibi secretly laughed amid the pouring applause.

It seemed like everyone fell for it. Even Cassel’s frivolous friends were nodding their heads, acknowledging that it was all part of the plan.

Tienda’s nobles weren’t fools. Normally, such a makeshift explanation wouldn’t work for them, but the incident that occurred was so significant.

Due to the reckless behavior of the Biss nobles and the revealed mistakes of Montra and Bayen, the situation was severe. No one had imagined that this incident would be used to cover Ibi’s flaws. So, everyone simply accepted it.

“The subsequent banquet is to commemorate Ariate’s last participation as the Purifier in the purification ceremony. Please enjoy it.”

With Cassel’s declaration, the door behind the stand opened. Behind it was a beautiful main hall.

After the surprising news, the nobles marveled repeatedly at the following feast and music.

As they headed to the banquet hall, they urgently reevaluated the past Dew Flower Festival.

It was strange; how could Ibi know Viscount Montra’s private life? Even if she knew, revealing herself and turning the blame around didn’t make sense.

The Viscount was really remarkable. Using his own weaknesses for a hidden purpose, no one expected that.

It seemed like Ariate had persuaded him. To endure discipline and blame for him… really…

While praises for the next saint continued endlessly, in a corner of the banquet hall, a new topic of discussion was quietly emerging.

“Those who were cursing Ariate must be feeling awkward now.”

“I heard there’s an angel who gave a veil to Ibi?”

“Yeah, terrifying. Who could it be?”

One of the girls who had been pale since earlier trembled her shoulders when her story came up.

Glancing at the girl who seemed uneasy, she suddenly felt a strange gaze and turned around. She met eyes with a girl.

It was Ibi, smiling gently toward her.

Ibi nodded as if to assure her that everything was fine. Because of that, the girl, who had become forever gloomy for the simple reason of not distinguishing between heaven and earth for a while, felt even more melancholy.
Despite trapping that angel so blatantly, Ibi didn’t particularly dislike her. She would, however, respond in the same way if someone came to bite her.

As a result, Ibi became quite cheerful.

And that mood lasted for a very long time.