On a late afternoon when sunlight filtered through, Biare’s room was bustling with maids diligently helping her get dressed.

As her attire became increasingly ornate, Biare shook her head and spoke firmly.

“It shouldn’t be too extravagant. I’m visiting the foundation today.”

“The foundation? Oh yes, there’s the cultural foundation you sponsor.”

“Yes, it feels like I haven’t paid much attention to it lately.”

Since returning to the past, Biare had a lot to handle and hadn’t been able to visit the cultural foundation she supported.

Nobles of the Marta Empire were generally stingy with donations and sponsorships, often just seeking recognition for becoming a patron.

Moreover, as charity wasn’t considered an essential trait for nobility, most were indifferent to altruistic endeavors, viewing donations and sponsorships as meaningless investments.

Young Biare was not much different from them.

However, her perspective gradually changed after watching her mother sincerely support the common people through the cultural foundation.

Thanks to this, the standing of the Luscheff family rose among the empire’s people, and children who grew up with the foundation’s support were now assisting the family in various capacities.

When the Duchess of Luscheff passed away, the foundation’s activities faltered briefly, but it continued to operate well thanks to the staff who co-led it.

The Duke also couldn’t bring himself to close his beloved wife’s foundation and provided significant financial support.

Thus, Biare naturally took over her mother’s will, dedicating herself to running the cultural foundation.

She couldn’t visit the foundation often but did make periodic visits for major events or to check on its affairs.

The fact that the eldest daughter of the Luscheff family was the foundation’s operator was known only to a few.

Preferring not to be in the spotlight, Biare continued the operation using her family’s name.

What started as an intention to continue her mother’s legacy had now become a sincere commitment for her.

With the departure of the Duke and his escort, Tonio, that morning, Biare, her remaining two knights, and Diane took the carriage together.

Staring out of the carriage window, Biare eventually turned and asked one of her knights.

“By the way, weren’t you from the cultural foundation?”

“Yes. Thanks to the Duchess’s sponsorship, I was able to join the knighthood.”

“Yes, you’ve become an excellent knight.”

He was one of the well-known talents from the cultural foundation.

Biare felt proud when those sponsored by the foundation made names for themselves in the capital.

They didn’t seek rewards, but in gratitude, they pledged loyalty to the Luscheff family.

There was another, more significant reason for her visit to the foundation today.

‘I need a new confidant.’

Someone to become her shadow was what she needed most now.

Since her return, she had keenly felt the lack of someone she could wholly trust.

No matter how loyal Tonio and Diane were, they weren’t employed by Biare.

Their true master was her father, Fredrik Luscheff.

She needed someone who could carry out tasks flawlessly without backlash, someone willing to dedicate even their life in obedience.

Thus, under the guise of visiting the cultural foundation, she planned to bring a new confidant.

‘Surely, that child must be associated with this cultural foundation.’
In Biare’s room on a late afternoon bathed in sunlight, maids were earnestly assisting her with dressing.

As her attire became increasingly elaborate, Biare shook her head and stated with determination.

“It shouldn’t be too extravagant. I’m visiting the foundation today.”

“The foundation? Right, you sponsor a cultural foundation.”

“Yes, I feel like I haven’t been able to pay much attention to it recently.”

Since returning to the past, Biare had many matters to attend to and had been unable to visit the cultural foundation she supported.

Nobles of the Marta Empire were typically stingy with donations and sponsorships, often only seeking recognition for being a patron.

Moreover, altruism wasn’t seen as a noble trait, and many were indifferent to such acts, considering them meaningless investments.

Young Biare was no different from them.

However, her perspective began to change after witnessing her mother’s sincere support for the common people through the cultural foundation.

This raised the stature of the Luscheff family among the empire’s citizens, and the children who grew up with the foundation’s support were now assisting the family in their respective capacities.

The foundation’s activities had faltered a bit when the Duchess of Luscheff passed away, but thanks to the staff who co-led it, it continued to function well.

The Duke also couldn’t bring himself to shut down his beloved wife’s foundation and provided significant financial support.

Thus, Biare naturally took over her mother’s legacy and put effort into running the cultural foundation.