Chapter 74


    Lelia had her conversation with Grace, where she listened closely to her details of the misunderstandings about her.


    Lelia pressed her lips together as she contemted after everything she heard.


    [Oh, my God.]


    As expected, Miss Grace was in a really unfair position.


    From what Lelia heard, all of Juliannaspanions were recently changed because one of thedies had a big fight with Julianna. She even dared to shout and criticize her openly, the young woman was almost punished.


    [So what must have happened was the news reached Emperor Perseus, and he must have tried to deal with it.]


    The young noblewoman that caused the incident was in a position to be socially buried in the aristocratic circles, but Julianna asked the Emperor not to do so. That was how the woman escaped from that situation.


    But she seemed to have her own version of what happened.


    In the first ce, shes a young woman with a fiery personality. She said that she couldnt stand that Julianna kept ignoring and interrupting her.


    She was very angry about the whole situation and gave interviews to several newspapers. She eventually stopped because she feared that her family would be executed by the Emperor.


    After that incident, Emperor Persues changed all of Juliannaspanionspletely. Miss Grace was one of those newpanions, and she said that she had visited the fiery girls house a few days ago.


    She had known her since childhood, and had heard that she was ill. So Grace went to visit her.


    However, Princess Juliannas otherpanions heard about it and started kicking up a fuss. They were saying that Grace had betrayed Princess Julianna.


    Suddenly, rumors began to spread that Miss Grace was stalking Prince Damien. The reason given was that she forgot to return the handkerchief that Prince Damien had previously lent her.


    [Thats so childish]


    Lelia let out an internal sigh.


    It reminded Lelia of a factional struggle between the young nobles in the Superion territory when Lelia was 14 or 15.


    Of course, Lelia was not in a position to interfere in such matters, since none of them interacted with her. She just heard about it from other people.


    It seems that 14 and 15 year old children are no different from factional strife.


    Grace was the biggest victim here.


    After saying that Grace betrayed Princess Julianna, they even went to Prince Cedric and Prince Damian for help.


    [Being princes of an empire and pulling childish bully games]


    Lelia thought Cedric and Damien were pathetic, but what she thought didnt matter.


    It didnt matter to her whether or not the royal family raised immature children.


    Lelia decided to be nicer to Grace because both Cedric and Demian had turned their backs on her.


    It must have been hard, Miss Grace. I have been in a simr situation before, so I think I know how you feel.


    Really?


    Grace gradually rxed at her warm words offort.


    She began to apologize to Lelia.


    By the way, Im worried that Sir Raymond will be in trouble because of me


    Saying that, Grace looked at Cedric and Damien.


    I dont care as long as Miss Grace is fine. After all, I dont really like those two princes.


    But those two are more sensitive when ites to Princess Julianna. You might lose.


    That is what I wish for.


    When Lelia said so, Grace burst intoughter.


    The two talked a little more on a topic of conversation that was brighter than before.


    Was it because she had been standing with Grace for a while?


    Lelia turned her head abruptly, and she felt gazes on her here and there.


    There were nces of favor and respect, and there were expressions of shock and betrayal.


    In particr, Damien and Cedric were staring at Lelia like they wanted to kill her.


    [Its a sess.]


    Lelia thought so and looked towards Ruth. His mouth was hanging down in shock.


    [What a pathetic b*******.]


    Lelia turned her head again.


    The unexpected part was in a different direction.


    It was in the direction of Princess Juliannaspanions. They looked at Lelia like she was a viinous turncoat.


    Their trembling faces were full of betrayal, as if their world had copsed. They must have thought Lelia was on their side because they had a tea party together a few days ago.


    Juliannas expression was a bit strange.


    She didnt feel betrayed, rather she looked embarrassed.


    It was surprising to see her smirking at Lelia.


    [What is up with that?]


    Lelia wondered what the hell Julianna was thinking.


    At that time, the song changed and beautiful music in the adante tempo began to y.


    Lelia felt that Miss Graces expression was much more rxed than before and asked.


    May I request your first dance, Miss Grace?


    Okay


    Perhaps because of her renewed confidence, she took Lelias outstretched hand.


    Compared to her friends Lelia looked petite, but she was on the tall side for a woman. Miss Grace was about an inch shorter than Lelia.


    The height difference meant that Grace and Lelia, who was disguised as a man, looked like a couple.


    Lelia took Grace to the center of the dance floor to show off how eager she was to dance with her.


    Having the gazes of everyone at the ball is a little scary, but she doesnt seem to have anyone doubting her own gender.


    [Like a yboy Like a flirt]


    Lelia chanted inwardly and started dancing with Grace.


    Someone burst intoughter among those who were watching.


    Among Donatellis recently released new works, there was a painting called , Lelias figure was just as elegant and beautiful as if it came straight out of the painting.


    How?


    Its so beautiful I wonder if there really is a man who looks like that in the real world


    Huh


    The aristocratic women sighed ecstatically and captured the scene in their minds.


    On the other hand, male aristocrats looked as if they had chewed on rotten meat.


    Still, they smiled as if nothing was wrong.


    Can he even dance the role of the man, right?


    What can he do right? Just looking at it makes meugh.


    They made bad jokes and demeaned Sir Raymond.


    At that moment, a nobleman said something as if he had just remembered it.


    Oh! Come to think of it, I heard this a while ago. Prince Romeo was buying clothing for a beautiful man that looked like a Donatelli painting


    What do you mean?


    He spread the rumors he had heard.


    All of a sudden, the rumored Sir Raymond had be an item with Prince Romeo.


    The gossip evolved into Sir Raymond being made out to be Prince Romeos male mistress. They added some vulgar content to spice it up.


    Then, pretending to be a decent guy like that,ughing and talking with women


    How can a man do that?


    They all clicked their tongues together.


    ***


    People looked at the two of them dancing gracefully on the stage like they were looking at a painting.


    Princess Julianna, who was watching from her seat, burst intoughter.


    Princess, how could Sir Raymond betray us?


    Thepanions burst into outraged tears when they heard herughing.


    Princess, why are youughing? Is it because youre so kind and youre hiding your true feelings?


    The princess is so considerate of him, but he betrayed her! I didnt know Sir Raymond would be so disrespectful!


    Thedies were united in using Sir Raymond.


    But Cecil defended Sir Raymond in a voice just short of weeping.


    Surely Miss Grace seduced Sir Raymond like a vixen!


    Even with those words, Princess Julianna didnt budge.


    She knows why Sir Raymond is doing this.


    [Its so childish.]


    But it looks cute .


    Julianna raised the corners of her lips and looked at Sir Raymond.


    At first she was very angry.


    She thought the favor she had bestowed upon Sir Raymond had returned in betrayal.


    But when she thought about it more closely, it wasnt.


    It is the same as when Sir Raymond praised other men at her tea party.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    [Youre trying to make me jealous]


    Like when he was trying to make her jealous of Ruth.


    Sir Raymond seemed to be more advanced than herself.


    I must not be swayed.


    Julianna snorted inwardly, but she couldnt take her eyes off Sir Raymond.


    [T/N: I seriously dont like where Julianna is going]


    ***


    After the banquet, Lelia returned to her room exhausted.


    Romeo said he had business outside of the Imperial Pce, and told her to return first.


    Thanks to this, Lelia was able tofortably spread out in the carriage.


    [Its not normal to dance so much.]


    She put in a lot of effort tonight to dance like a man at the ball.


    [No one seems to be suspicious.]


    Lelia exhaled her breath of relief andughed. She seems to have done well in her role as a yboy, and she was hated by the princes as Ruth wanted.


    When Ruth finally confesses, all of this will be over.


    Lelia got off her carriage with a light heart and walked down the quiet hallway.


    It waste, so the servants seemed to have gone to bed. It was time to muffle her footsteps as much as possible and head to her own room.


    Suddenly, a speech bubble appeared in front of her.


    Ugh!! ()!!!!! Someone nearby is in danger! 3000 Crystals if you help the person in danger! (/0)/!! 3000 Crystals if you help the person in danger!


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