Chapter 160

Chapter 160

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"There."

"Deborah Seymour."

From the moment Princess Deborah descended the stairs like a snake preparing to hunt, the nobles gathered in the hall focused on her.

This is because they raised their heads with curiosity about what jewels Deborah Seymour would wear on this occasion and what kind of path she would take.

Perhaps because she looked down from above, the princess felt more oppressive.

The mermaid-cut dress that revealed her slender body made her appear taller, and the long flared ornament that hung only at the bottom of the skirt made her look like a colorful serpent in motion.

It was said that the more venomous the beast, the more beautiful it is.

Today, she didn't wear large jewels, but this made her distinctive features stand out, drawing the attention of the nobles.

Shortly after, the Duke of Seymour and the twin heirs known for their genius approached her.

When these grim characters gathered in a place with a cold appearance, they emitted an atmosphere and a strong presence that was hard to reach.

Duke Seymour didn't cast Freezing Magic, but the place where they were seemed cold.

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"By the way, they are all really beautiful."

"That's right. Not to mention the activities of Rosad-nim, Belreck-nim is one of the top three researchers in the tower."

"What the hell are they talking about with that cold expression on their faces?"

Amid the looks of amazement and fear that sprouted from here and there, the Duke of Seymour was busy looking at his daughter, who had grown splendidly.

"Deborah. You've also entered the social world now. When did you become so big?"

"There are no signs of nervousness at all, obviously, whose younger sister are you? It's amazing."

Belreck made a gentle compliment, and Rosad raised his thin lips and added briefly.

"You are the prettiest here."

"It's natural."

"Brothers. There's no way it will rain bean flour*, right?"

(*Literal translation: receive a small gain by chance through someone else's affairs.)

"What can I do if you are the one who stands out the most?"

"Belreck. You said the right thing after a long time. Whose daughter are you? You're shining dazzlingly. So don't get nervous."

While spitting out all kinds of compliments indifferently, the royal family entered the hall, and the debutante, which the young ladies most awaited, began.

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"I see Her Majesty, the queen."

The first person introduced to me was the second Queen, technically the highest-ranking wife in the imperial family, where the positions of empress and first Queen were vacant.

However, the Marquise of Baslein told me beforehand that she was not interested in power because she didn't have a son she could push as the next emperor, and she had a sincere belief in God.

"A pleasure to meet you. Princess. Like Seymour, you are as colorful as a rose."

Faced with the insincere greeting from the second queen, I thought for a moment before opening my mouth.

"A rose has different meanings depending on its color."

After the public incident with his daughter Emmanuel, it was impossible for Serig to have good feelings toward me.

Even if I hadn't done that, Duke Serig would probably have accused her of the behavior of the former Deborah.

"I see, Duke Serig."

I looked at him with cold eyes, raised my blood-red fan, and toyed with it.

When I reminded him of the fan incident with the baron, he slightly twisted his lips.

"I also agree with Duke Serig's words."

"Is that so?"

"That's why I couldn't bear Baron Marco's double standard, pretending to be an honest bureaucrat in front and deceiving behind."

"And that's why you hit someone with a fan? Isn't that too arrogant?"

"Are you defending someone who committed adultery?"

When I spoke loudly, as if for the ladies around me to hear, Duke Serig's expression wrinkled slightly.

"P-Princess! What is that habit of speaking?"

"I didn't know I would cover up for that kind of man, so my voice grew unconsciously."

"When did I do that?"

"Princess Deborah, was that Duke Serig's intention? It was a saying. However, in all things, there are certainties and virtues, but it's a problem that the princess is the one to judge."

Then Marquis Raymond intervened and tilted his head, pretending to be innocent.

"Am I crossing the line when punishing someone different from the outside, but if William Raymond secretly copies a classmate's thesis, it's not?"

"P-Princess!"

The more they talked to me, the worse the situation became, and the harder their expressions became. I politely inclined my head.

"Thank you for teaching me to live consistently. I'll keep it in mind."

I spoke courteously and made eye contact with Isidor, who was holding back laughter nearby.

Isidor handed me the weaknesses of family heads, wives, and children conflicting with Seymour.

If you're in a relationship that draws parallel lines anyway, you don't need to wear a mask to look good.

This is Deborah's way.

After all, humans are selfish animals driven by their interests, and from their point of view, it interests them to bring me down, the daughter of the duke and Master of the Tower, so even if I act with kindness and courtesy, it won't change their attitude.

"In that case, it's much more effective to show that the weapon of intelligence exists."

You have to learn that if you touch a venomous snake, it will bite you.

That way, you won't be able to speak as carelessly as before.

"By the way, what kind of interest does Mia Binoche have in displaying her divine powers and pretending to be a saint?"

While watching Mia smiling among the nobles, I lightly played with the fan.

Whatever her purpose, it was natural for me to move in the direction where I could gain more.

And this place where the rich and powerful gather was also the best stage to expand my business.

I walked slowly toward my prey, Marquise Debion.

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