CH 43.2

‘Well, even though I only have a few lines, I still have a role to play,’ I said to myself.

Unlike the other kids who had participated in the play before, I was a novice actor and my performance was expected to be mediocre.

‘I’m a terrible actress.’

Collen and Jade won’t probably laugh at me, right? I held onto the hem of my dress.

Then Lavigne came in, looked at me and widened her eyes.

“Letsia, what is this dress?”

“This? It’s just a dress that was given to me at home.”

I looked at the blue dress I was wearing. The sixth princess I was playing was a plain and kind princess with no particular characteristics, but she was known that she liked sky blue dresses.

“Shake your skirt once,” Lavigne said.

I opened my eyes wide and ruffled my dress. All of a sudden, all the children made a noise.

“It looks like the clouds are flowing.”

“This is the ‘Teya silk’ I’ve only heard about in words. I’ve never seen it before.”

Lavigne touched my silk dress with a surprised expression.

“Do you even know how expensive this silk is?”

“Is it expensive?”

There’s no way I know that.

I was already embarrassed enough when Collen and Jade said that they would put a golden veil on me, collect all the family heirlooms and fix them around my neck.

‘Because the duke’s creed is to spend money generously rather than spend moderately.’

Lavigne said admiringly.

“According to legend, only five pieces of Teya silk are produced each year. When this sample is exposed to light, it moves like a flowing stream. Even if you have money, you can’t get it. Look at this. It’s like a cloud moving across the sky.”

Lavigne bit her lips.

“You’re really loved at home.”

I touched the dress.

Duchy people are accustomed to showing off. Always the most outstanding.

‘I don’t need that kind of luxury… I’ll have to say thank you later.’

Lavigne said, looking at me with a troubled expression.

“You didn’t wear it on purpose, did you?”

“I wouldn’t do that, really…” I shook my head.

Lavigne was wearing a shiny white dress today. Because she was the first princess. The main character.

“Are you okay, Lavigne?”

Lavigne sighed.

“To be honest, I envy you a little. As Jade said, there are many princes and princesses in the royal family, so it’s really absurd that you’re better off than me, an ordinary princess, but-”

“…”

“The dress suits you well.”

Lavigne was a little embarrassed and added.

“Lavigne is beautiful today too. When you go on stage, everyone will see only the white dress of the main character.”

“I hope so,” she replied.

At that moment, the door opened and the second princess, Angel, walked in with a pale face.

“I can’t do it,” she said, almost on the verge of tears.

Everyone gathered around Angel.

“Why, Angel?” I asked.

“I don’t want to do anything that draws attention. I really don’t like this feeling,” Angel began to gasp.

I touched her back.

‘She’s losing her mind. Can this be serious?’

Angel began to cry.

“I told you. I’m terribly afraid of anything sharp!” Angel exclaimed.

“This scene is the most important!”

Knife? Oh. Now I understand.

In the second half, there was a scene where Angel stabs Lavigne, who plays the role of the first princess, with a knife.

“What’s so scary about it? It’s a fake sword. It’s not a real sword.”

“Lavigne, there just are people like that.”

I took Angel’s side.

Could it be a phobia? In my previous life, there was such a word, a symptom of being afraid of sharp objects.

“I told you I wouldn’t do it. I said I wanted to be Leticia’s maid. I hate being in the spotlight,” Angel said.

“Leticia?”

Lavigne and Angel looked at me at the same time. I was surprised and blinked.