Chapter 163: So that love and steps don’t get tangled (3)

Chapter 163: So that love and steps don’t get tangled (3)

Benjamin and Sir Johann looked as if they wanted to say something to me but I quickly walked over to Eva by the door.

I felt like the gaze of the angel was on my back despite only being able to see his mouth.

He has broad shoulders too. I thought the Imperial Crown Prince was the only one like that.

Hello, Eva. Your disguise is very awesome.

I smiled and whispered.

The young Duchess had roses as red as her hair all over her head with some strands of her curly hair looking like vines to make it even cuter.

Her mask was black like mine but decorated with jade, emeralds, and bloodstone to differentiate them.

The dress was made of brown satin that matched Evas eyes and decorated with diamonds.

They must have twisted and folded the expensive material quite a bit as there were roses the size of basketballs all around the dress.

She gave off a rustling noise and a gentle scent of flowers whenever she moved.

Basically, she looked as if a bundle of black roses was turned into a person. (TL: Black roses are not actually black, they are dark red)

The way her eyes smiled underneath the mask was very cute.

Thank you very much, your highness. You look fabulous as well.

Its all thanks to you, Eva. I also wore the shirt you bought me at the Commerce Center last time underneath. Thank you very much.

The corners of the childs lips twitched once I said that.

She then turned her head and changed the topic.

By the way, that angel in white, is he perhaps

I do not know who that is.

Excuse me?

The young Duchesss eyes opened wide. Benjamin coughed into his handkerchief.

Eva looked at him with a pitying gaze before mumbling, that must be the case if you say so, your highness.

I waved to Tith one last time before quickly escorting the child and walking out of the tower.

That guy probably wont go around blabbing about my identity, right?

*

Most of the guests were already in the ballroom so we were able to enter the main building without much attention.

Eva explained Duchess Cecil Blanquer and her husbands dispositions as we walked down the hallway.

Benjamin advised me about situations that may arise during a masquerade.

He said this at the end.

Of course, Im certain that you have a lot of related experiences as well, your highness. However, this is the Empire so a natives words of advice should not be useless.

Of course. It is very helpful.

I quickly answered.

Now that I think about it, Prince Jesse had a nickname of being the Scoundrel of the Holy Kingdom

He was said to have been at all sorts of parties and masquerades and had scandals with numerous women.

I awkwardly smiled and observed the arched tall windows and the sculptures in the hallway.

I could hear beautiful music and people laughing not too far from us.

The attendants at the entrance of the ballroom noticed us and bowed respectfully. It was at that moment.

Your highness, Marquis Duhems carriage is here. I see Duke Sarnez over there as well.

Sir Johann looked out the window and commented. I looked toward that direction as well.

There were a lot of carriages that had arrived in time for the masquerade and I could see the crests of House Sarnez and House Duhem as well.

Marquis Duhem got off and extended his hand toward someone inside the carriage.

I could see an extremely warm smile on his face despite the distance. Is it his dance partner?

I will be assisting in your entrance, my lady and my lord.

The attendant respectfully informed us. I jerked my head up.

Eva was taking some deep breaths next to me.

It finally felt like my first ever masquerade was right in front of my face.

My nervousness was making my insides churn and my heart was beating wildly.

But I had to deal with this as adult-like as possible.

This was Evas debut into the Beau Monde and the child will be publicly announced as the young Duchess today.

Eva might lose face if I cannot control myself as her partner.

I definitely did not want something like that to happen.

Shall we go in?

I smiled brightly and asked the young Duchess who was tightly holding onto my arm.

I didnt forget to lift the veil and make eye contact as well.

Eva had a blank gaze for a moment before

That sounds great.

She then nodded her head with a solemn gaze.

Click, screech

The large door immediately opened. Beautiful music and extravagant lighting welcomed us.

*

Benjamin and Sir Johann remained in the areas for attendants and guards while Eva and I walked toward the center of the ballroom.

Wow

Please just move your eyes to look like I am. You look like a country bumpkin if you move your neck as well.

Eva sharply rebuked me. I urgently locked my chin forward.

The ballroom was not as luxurious as Strauder Palace during the Spring Ball but the participants were quite colorful.

It might be exaggerating a bit but she seemed as bad at dancing as Christelle.

However, her exceptional costume and peculiar charm was, as they call it, a critical hit.

She is going to be very popular.

I had a cup in my mouth as I mumbled.

She had black bat-like wings on her back.

Batman No way that is the case so the concept must be the devil.

A snake-like bracelet elegantly wrapped around her wrist and the way her blue hair that gave off an ominous air was rolled up on both sides looked like goat horns.

Her red lips that were visible underneath her skeleton mask curled up. Huh?

Wow.

I made a bizarre noise and immediately turned around.

My cheeks were so flushed that cold food would heat right up if they were placed on them.

That extremely beautiful woman looked at me and smiled? Is this for real?

Your highness, your neck is red.

Please be quiet, Sir Johann.

If you are interested in the young lady disguised as a devil, I can introduce you to her. I just happen to know her.

He seemed to be enjoying this quite a bit. Is this what they call the calm demeanor of a married man? Wait, thats not important right now!

Really?

Prince Jesse.

A familiar voice made me squirm as I turned around.

It felt as if I got scolded for having weird thoughts while in someone elses body.

The person who walked up to me immediately took off his mask. I became dazed and pulled up my veil.

Little Bacary?

I did not expect to see you again so quickly either.

The seer was as stiff as the nutcracker doll as he showed his respects.

He then whispered something unbelievable.

Normally, I would need to deliver this message to his Royal Highness as he is her Majestys son, however, I have no way of knowing what his Royal Highness is disguised as and have come to find you instead, your highness.

Are you saying that I am easily noticeable?

You are saying something obvious, your highness.

What kind of completely unexpected nonsense is this

Please be on your guard. I see the shadows of death in this place.

Wait a minute, why is your nose bleeding?

I gasped and grabbed a napkin from Benjamin.

The young boys nose had started bleeding.

I covered his nose with the napkin and looked at him again to see that the seer looked pale and felt extremely cold.

Sir Johann closed the chiffon curtain around our area with swift movements. I urgently asked.

Is it always like this? Do you bleed whenever you get a revelation?

No, your highness. This is the first time There has never been any malfunction like this in the past.

Please dont use words like that.

My comment made Bacary close his mouth and squirm.

Benjamin, Sir Johann, and I exchanged glances.

Something seemed to be happening here.

*

It was different from a normal revelation. Everything turned dark and I could smell the stench of a terrible plot. The way it felt as if my blood was flowing in reverse

I recalled the captains comments as I walked out of the curtains.

The young boy had calmed down thanks to my healing circle and was now asleep on the couch with attendants looking after him.

My heart sank at first thinking there would be a terrorist attack.

However, Bacary was certain that it was not that sort of revelation.

It was about a single persons pain. I did not see any fire, explosions, swords, or blood.

Either way, it should mean that there is a suspicious person in here. And that it would be best to capture that person before they leave.

That should be the case.

Even if that was the case, I was concerned about Bacarys condition. If it is a different revelation than usual

Did he perhaps see something that doesnt happen in the original novel? Is that why his body is reacting like this?

I dont have enough clues. They are all just guesses.

I mumbled and stood in a random spot.

Benjamin had left to inform Duchess Blanquer and her husband about this.

I decided to take a look at the guests in the ballroom while Sir Johann started from the first floor and checked all of the open terraces and balconies on all floors.

I planned to inform Eva, Vice Captain lisabeth, and Ganael if I ran into them.

It would be great if Christelle or the crown prince bastard spoke to me first

Mmph!

I gasped while looking at the person who was suddenly in front of me.

It was that charming devil young lady from earlier.

Translators Comments

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