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After ‘Spring Spirit’s Day,’ the primary spring pageant, the largest occasion of the primary half of the yr, was held within the imperial palace. It was the looking event.

Nobles with knights gathered from all around the nation for this looking pageant.

Because the title urged, the looking grounds within the forest exterior the capital have been huge, and the indifferent palace connected to it was white and exquisite.

Sharp golden spiers stood across the palace, and the environment gave off a candy scent of spring flowers in full bloom, between which newly woke up butterflies flew.

“To suppose that I’ve the chance to go to the imperial palace in my lifetime… … . I can’t consider it. I’m positive the woman would be the prettiest within the palace.”

“You say all types of issues. In addition to, that is only a separate annex palace.”

Elisha’s maid, Sophie, couldn’t cover her pleasure the entire time. At this time was the primary day of the hunt, and it was crucial occasion. Elisha was in the course of preparing within the room assigned to the couple earlier than the looking pageant.

“Are you achieved?”

“Oh—sure!”

Sophie completed her ultimate brushstrokes. She stepped apart in entrance of the mirror. Elisha slowly rose from her chair.

“Madam, you’ve got turn out to be so stunning. In fact, you have been stunning from the start, however nowadays… … .”

Touching her face, Elisha was unfamiliar along with her reflection within the mirror. Nonetheless, her look in an identical black gown with Lucerne’s outfit appeared gorgeous on her.

She knew it was regular for a hostess to match her gown colours to her Order’s. When Carola additionally participated in such occasions, she used to put on purple, the colour of the Duke’s Knights.

So she was carrying a black gown, the Black Lions’ symbolic shade. It was a design that matched Lucerne’s jacket.

“Now, all it’s a must to do is put on jewellery. There are such a lot of new jewels, I assumed for a very long time about what to put on for as we speak’s occasion!”

Sophie fastidiously took out a necklace and put it on her. The necklace she selected with nice care was made with dozens of diamonds woven collectively and designed to glitter like a star even in broad daylight.

It matched Elisha’s gown, which was adorned with silver and silver powder from her chest to the highest of her head. Lastly, Elisha donned her silver fox fur cloak.

As she walked out, she met Ian and Nora standing there in full uniforms. They gaped at Elisha in amazement. She was strikingly extra alluring and dazzling than traditional.

“Are the brand new garments odd?”

“No. I.”

Nora then had a decided look on her face. Elisha tilted her head. Ian exclaimed with a cry,

“You look so stunning as we speak!”

“Thanks, Ian,”

Elisha calmly replied. Nora, then again, had a depressing expression. Elisha couldn’t perceive why.

“Did Nora wish to put on a gown too?”

“No, I… … . As anticipated, I lack affability.”

This time, Nora faltered attempting to say affectionately that she was ‘excellently fairly’ and that ‘the gown fits you’ and failed as we speak as nicely. She had even practiced.

Nonetheless, Elisha, who had no method of figuring out what she was considering, tilted her head.

“Are you achieved?”

Then Lucerne walked in. He was on his method again with an viewers with the emperor first.

“Let’s go.”

Lucerne escorted her. His eyes licked Elisha.

“It’s a disgrace to let go.”

“What?”

“No— watch out of individuals. If somebody flirts or touches you, inform me instantly.”

“You deal with me like a baby.”

“It could be good in case you have been straightforward to deal with like a baby.”

“… … Lucerne.”

Whereas exchanging ineffective phrases, Elisha and Lucerne arrived on the looking grounds. On the entrance, there was a banquet.

Individuals laughed and chatted, nevertheless it grew to become quiet after they noticed Lucerne and Elisha as in the event that they hadn’t been noisy simply moments in the past.

Elisha felt the sticky eyes sticking to her. If the woman in her earlier life had stepped out amongst folks like this, folks would have thought she was a clown to be ridiculed. Earlier than, it was a each day routine to be kicked randomly. However… … . Not anymore.

‘Changing into this particular person’s spouse was extra superb than I assumed.’

When she appeared nervous, Lucerne squeezed her hand.

“We are going to meet the emperor first.”

“Sure.”

She nodded at his whisper. And she or he realized that Lucerne had but to introduce her to the emperor, so everybody was unable to strategy him. It appeared like everybody wished to speak to Lucerne.

“I greet His Majesty the Emperor. I greet Her Majesty the Empress. My title is Elisha de Lor.”

She greeted them politely in response to the courtroom etiquette she had realized.

The emperor was appropriately wearing looking apparel. He was a person who gave off a warlike feeling, considerably just like Lucerne. The empress appeared benevolent however robust.

‘These individuals are those who chosen Lucerne and made him the Excessive Basic,’

Elisha thought. She couldn’t assist however be a bit of nervous.

“Congratulations in your marriage. It’s a really joyous event,”

mentioned the emperor softly.

“The Excessive Basic is the pleasure of our empire. He’s like household to us, so let’s meet typically,”

the empress additionally added. They have been form to Elisha as they regarded Lucerne as their very own.

‘… … I’m stunned I assumed you’d hate me since you wished to welcome Lucerne as a son-in-law.’

Possibly the appearing was excellent as a result of they have been members of the royal household, however the hospitality appeared real. Elisha responded politely,

“It could be my honor.”

“Come nearer. Is that this your first time looking?”

The emperor was surprisingly pleasant.

“It was sensible to have Rosaria turn out to be the Nice Pope. You’re the one who really useful Rosaria to Lucerne.”

As she acquired nearer, the emperor whispered softly. Elisha was terrified.

‘The Emperor… … is completely different.’

He couldn’t assist however suppose so. The emperor wished to weaken the ability of the Cartier household. It’s because the Cartier household exercised management over the imperial palace established on huge loans.

That’s why they’re glad with Lucerne’s transfer this time. Though Rosaria was near Lucerne, she was not within the palms of the Cartier household.

“First, I’ll clarify the looking guidelines. Oh, proper. Do you know that Lucerne is a grasp of looking?”

After that, the emperor calmly spoke about this and that.

“To start with, the factors are scored based mostly on the prey, and every knight competes for factors. And within the innermost half, there’s an space the place the demons are launched, however they’re blocked by an iron cage. Many of the knights there can’t even strategy it.”

“Your Majesty is an skilled in looking, so that you all the time have an advanced scoring system. Isn’t looking nearly twisting the neck of the prey and piling up the corpses?”

“Sure, Colonel. Are you saying one thing silly? I’ve to lift my spirits in a good way as we speak. sure?”

“nicely. Didn’t I win the championship final yr too? I’m attempting to do it sparsely this yr.”

The emperor acted generously, however Lucerne confirmed a sullen expression. Nonetheless, Elisha realized that he was comparatively open to the emperor.

Even at that second, she felt folks’s eyes on her. Individuals have been watching them with terrifyingly envious glares—stares of envy and awe.

Elisha had an odd feeling that she was from one other world. In truth, although she knew that the place she was standing in was an phantasm.

“So, what does Girl Elisha consider looking?”

the emperor requested.

“It is a vital occasion. Even those that do not need the chance to take part in wars often recall the sensation of being in the actual battlefield whereas looking. Even when the final appears to be like like this, he ready for this occasion for a very long time. He’ll carry you good recreation.”

Elisha didn’t like looking. However she knew why nobles hunted, so she simply answered politely.

“Have a look at the final’s expression. He’s already not anymore?”

“In that case, the final goes to battle extra typically than different knights, so he have to be giving the opposite knights an opportunity to indicate their loyalty to His Majesty,”

Elisha answered with out trembling. The emperor was glad along with her angle.

“Your method of talking and your angle are very good. Ilione talks so much about Girl Elisha. You two are good mates, proper?”

The empress additionally praised her intelligent reply.

Simply in time, Ilione approached.

“Elisha!”

“Princess Ilione.”

Elisha curtsied. She, too gently bent her knees.

“Why do folks discuss look a lot! Everyone seems to be making a fuss over how fairly you’re. Cautious. The final can be jealous,”

Ilione mentioned with a mischievous smile. Elisha pretended to not hear her; she was teasing and requested her about her hunt. Ilione was excited and answered.

It was comforting when Illione naturally took her, and the 2 moved to comfy seats.