To You, So Noble and Vulgar (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 159

The crowd stirred at Cyrus’s words.

That Northern Marquis making a joke? But was the Northern Marquis even the type to joke? That couldn’t be. Then, did one truly need divine permission just to greet the Princess of Dongryeong? After all, when she was called a saintess, the temple hadn’t even objected.

Herald disliked the way the mood was shifting. He felt as though he’d been pushed back.

“I have no desire to pray to the gods just to greet some mere Princess of Dongryeong—so by all means, Northern Marquis, pray your heart out.”

He waited for a reaction, but none came.

Cyrus nodded and approached Jeor, and even the White family members made no angry protests. Only after they treated Herald as if he didn’t exist and resumed their own conversation did Herald realize he’d lost.

Frustrated by Jeor and Cyrus’s attitude, he let his true feelings slip. People glanced at Herald and whispered among themselves.

‘What are they blabbering about!’

He barely suppressed the urge to shout—when he spotted Victoria staring intently at him from afar.

‘Damn it. Victoria saw everything.’

He’d been caught looking flustered. Herald walked toward Victoria, wondering how to explain himself.

Even as Herald drew closer, Victoria’s expression remained unyielding. Irritation flared for a moment, but he forced it down and stood before her.

“My lady.”

He called softly and extended his hand, but Victoria merely gave a slight nod without offering hers.

“Victoria.”

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