Chapter 114:

Chapter 114:

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Oh, youre here.

Miss, no, Countess Monad.

Familiar faces gathered in the annex greeted her.

Some ladies tried to avoid Juliets eyes, looking awkward, while others forced a smile.

The aftermath of Duke Carlyles rampage was still felt.

Juliet smiled faintly in response.

In fact, the preparations for the wedding were just a formality; this gathering was more about building relationships.

Fatima, catching Juliets eye, made a brief awkward gesture but then did her best to avoid her gaze.

How about we arrange the guests like this?

And the order of entry is

The ladies buzzed around the future Crown Princess, offering their opinions and suggestions. Fatima, surrounded by them, looked very happy.

Standing out to the bride in this setting could earn one the title of Maid of Honor, the most prominent of bridesmaids.

Being the Maid of Honor to the Crown Princess was a significant title.

But Juliet was the only one in this setting not interested in that title.

Everything important, from the type of flowers to be used on the wedding day, the color of the ribbons, and the seating of guests, was left to the close aides of the future Crown Princess.

While the bridesmaid candidates eagerly discussed matters by Fatimas side, Juliet was tasked with making ribbons for gift wrapping.

It was a simple task that anyone could do, but she didnt mind it.

Excuse me Countess Monad. We will handle this.

Its okay.

Palace maids approached, looking flustered, but Juliet casually waved them off. It took her a long time as she wasnt particularly skilled with her hands.

The atmosphere at the Dukes mansion was tense, making it uncomfortable to stay.

The conflict with Marquis Guinness seemed prolonged. The officials of the Dukes mansion were all busy with grim expressions.

No one explained what the issue was with Marquis Guinnesss magic stone,

Its none of your concern.

Lennox firmly said.

Without any reason or means to help, Juliet felt more at ease in a place where she could be lost in thought.

Why did Marquis Guinness suddenly take control of the magic stone mine? Juliet pondered.

Such an event hadnt occurred in her past lifes experiences.

In her past life, Marquis Guinness had deeply resented the Norths monopoly on magic stones, hatching countless plots, and was ultimately defeated and killed by the Duke.

But the current Marquis Guinness is still alive.

If things had gone as in the past, he should have died years ago.

Well, many things have changed from the past, so maybe the Marquis being alive wasnt so strange.

But the sudden discovery of a magic stone mine in the South was definitely strange.

Mines cant just be discovered overnight.

How did he get hold of the mine?

As Juliet was lost in thought, an unusual conversation took place around the future Crown Princess.Th.ê most uptodate novels are published on n(0)velbj)n(.)co/m

His Majesty the Emperor said he would also bring a rare demon beast on the wedding day.

Fatima proudly told the surrounding people.

Both of Their Majesties seem to adore Miss Fatima very much already.

Exactly. Instead of the palace magicians, they hired other magicians, right?

What did you just say? Countess Juliet Monad?

The faces of all the magicians, except Eshel, changed in an instant.

Juliet thought to herself. Having gone undercover to the guild to see a baby dragon, they all seem quite eccentric.

The magicians in splendid robes all stood up at once, competing for attention.

Is there any spectacle as magnificent as magic! Isnt that right?

Our primary role is to entertain our clients!

Their tone was much different from before.

Bang!

Oh my!

From the hand of a woman in a green robe, white doves flew out, followed by the other three magicians showing off their magical prowess.

What else can we show you?

It was nothing short of a competitive talent show.

Hey, Eshel!

You do it too! That thing, where you spew fire!

Pushed to act, Eshelrid waved his hand.

Instead of fire, bubbles in the shape of fire-breathing dragons appeared, casting beautiful rainbows.

My goodness!

Ive never seen anything like it!

The ladies in the salon clapped in delight.

After a while, when it seemed the magicians had run out of tricks, they sat down, looking a bit tired.

One of them muttered with a desperate look.

So, about that baby dragon

We enjoyed it! Juliet interrupted with a smile.

Wait a moment!

We have more to show you!

But what could they have meant?

It seemed the magicians had completely forgotten their original purpose.

While the ladies enjoyed the magicians antics, only Fatimas expression darkened as she noticed something odd.

Excuse me for a moment.

M-my lady!

Taking advantage of the magicians being surrounded by the other ladies, Juliet quickly slipped out.

Huh?

Outside, she found Jude sitting on the ground, yawning. On seeing Juliet, he smiled.

Why are you leaving so soon?

Im going home.

Now?

Quickly. The fire-breathing magician is chasing me.

Huh? Our carriage

Leave it.

With determination, Juliet hastened her steps, pulling Jude along. They had just left the palace.

Ah!

Suddenly, a shrill scream was heard.