Chapter 163: So Cool, I Want to Learn That Too


    <span style="background-color:transparent">Lia covered her mouth with one hand, yawning.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"Hah..."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Gwen stood before her very seriously, hands sped together, face full of distress as she said:


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"Lia!"


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"You''re my only hope now."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Lia put one hand on her hip, looking Gwen up and down, and sighed with extreme exasperation.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"You called me here early in the morning just for this?"


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"Just because my brother invited you to dinner, you''re getting this worked up?"


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"Please, get a grip!"


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Gwen pressed her lips together, feeling incrediblyplicated.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"But..."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"If I go wearing this, wouldn''t it be too impolite?"


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">She spread her arms, looking down at the light knight''s armor she wore.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">There was no help for it - Gwen had never owned a formal dress, let alone worn makeup.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Even at thest banquet, she was forcibly made up and dressed in Ke''s old formal dress.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">But if sister Ke were here, she wouldn''t need to be so troubled.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Lia looked at Gwen with frustration, as if disappointed in an unworthy student:


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"In the past, you would never think like this."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">If it was the previous Gwen, she would have coldly rejected Viktor.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Not like now, acting just like...


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">A young girl who just started dating and bespletely helpless when asked out on a date.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"What kind of love potion did Viktor give you?"


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Lia covered her forehead with one hand.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"Lia! I can''t break this appointment!"


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Gwen heavily ced both hands on Lia''s shoulders, looking at her earnestly.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">The heavy pat almost sent Lia flying.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">She struggled to remove Gwen''s hands from her shoulders and held them.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"This concerns a knight''s honor!"


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"?"


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Lia looked at Gwen with an expression that said she didn''t understand but was greatly shocked.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">What did this have to do with a knight''s honor?


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Are you sure you''re not just making up an excuse?


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">But jokes aside.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Since Gwen asked for help, she naturally had to assist.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">She took out a pocket watch from her bosom and looked at the time.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"Let me see... counting from now until evening."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"Well, we should make it in time."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">She closed the watch and said to Gwen.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"Have your maids take your measurements, I''ll go find some mages now - though it''ll be expensive."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Gwen was slightly stunned.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">What did they need mages for?


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Lia sighed tiredly.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"Is your head filled with nothing but muscle? We don''t have time to find a tailor now."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"Mages are more expensive, but they can use magic to make prettier clothes, and much faster."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"Oh, oh..."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Gwen nodded obediently, seeming to half-understand.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"As for makeup and such, ah, I''ll help you with that personally."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Looking at Gwen''s naturally beautiful face, Lia felt somewhat troubled.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Despite being a battle-hardened knight, she still maintained incredibly smooth skin that gave off a bright and vibrant feeling.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">It was simply enviable.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Lia put her hand on Gwen''s shoulder, intending to force her down into the chair.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">But even using all her strength, she couldn''t push Gwen down.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Gwen tilted her head in confusion, but saw Lia raising her eyebrows with a strained smile.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"I''m saying..."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"Could you please cooperate?"


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"Ah, y-yes..."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Gwen hurriedly sat down, sitting properly in front of the mirror.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Lia let out a breath and took out her makeup case from her waist pouch.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"Close your eyes."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Gwen obediently closed her eyes.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">She felt slight tickling sensations on her face as someone dabbed and drew for a while.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Hmm...


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">This feeling was just like when Ke did her makeup.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Very ufortable.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Then, she heard Lia''s voice beside her.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"By the way, now that Baron Angus has passed away and you''re a countess."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"You should have the freedom to handle your own engagement now, right?"


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Gwen kept her eyes closed and remained silent.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">In the silence, Lia didn''t continue questioning either.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">The two seemed to share an understanding, not pursuing the topic further.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">After a while, Lia put away her makeup case and pped her hands.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"Alright, this should do it."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Gwen opened her eyes and looked at herself in the mirror.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">...


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Seifor Restaurant.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">This was the most luxurious high-end restaurant in the entire empire.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Its chain stores bloomed in many cities across the empire.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Seifor Restaurant had an extremely unified style and nning.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">The overall building was like a huge castle, with each room being an independent private room that could view the beautiful night with its brilliant lights across the royal capital.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Gentle cello music flowed through the dim restaurant, flickering candlelight reflecting the unique luster of nanmu wood.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">The white tablecloth reflected a brilliant sheen that added an extra touch of mystery.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Crystal pendants hanging from the ceiling reflected marvelous ripples of every ray of light.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">That elegant and tranquil atmosphere flowed continuously through the restaurant.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Many nobles frequently dined here.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Because this ce was an excellent way to demonstrate their noble status.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Although dining here required long-term reservations.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">It was often fully booked for many days in advance.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">At this moment, an ornate carriage slowly came to a stop at the entrance of Seifor Restaurant.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Lia, wearing simple casual attire, stepped down from the carriage.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">The surrounding nobles were quite surprised to see Lia.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">In the royal capital, virtually all nobles knew who Lia was.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">But why was she here?


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">And from her appearance, she didn''t seem to be here for dining.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Then, she elegantly extended her hand to a mysteriousdy inside the carriage.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">A white-gloved hand met Lia''s delicate, soft one.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Thedy slowly emerged from the carriage.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Under the white formal hat hid an exquisitely beautiful face. In the night''s embellishment, Gwen''s light makeup was captivating.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Her grand and luxurious formal dress exuded an air of nobility.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">The dress, made of magical materials, sparkled with slight white light around it.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">It flowed like a gentle stream, like a miniature gxy in motion.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">To the nobles present, she appeared as a queen descended from heaven.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Countless nobles lingering near the restaurant were stunned at the sight of her.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Who was this beautiful woman?


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">How could there be someone so beautiful in the royal capital that they had no impression of?


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Compared to her, even theirpanions seemed to fade into insignificance.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">They weren''t the only ones who thought so.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">The nobledies, looking out through the restaurant''s windows, were all dumbstruck.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">She was simply too beautiful.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Hers was a face that would be heart-stirring even without makeup.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Her beauty wasn''t just simple prettiness.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Her sculpted features carried a knight''s determination, righteousness, and a handsome charm that could captivate both men and women.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">The nobledies who saw Gwen even blushed, their hearts pounding wildly.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Oh no!


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">This is... the feeling of falling in love!


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Meanwhile, Gwen appeared quite shy, keeping her head slightly lowered.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">She could feel the gazes gathered upon her.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Stares that she could normally ignore, or even boldly return,


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Now made her too embarrassed to raise her head and meet their eyes.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">However,pared tost time, she was more ustomed to wearing a formal dress this time.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Moreover, perhaps due to the magical materials used in this expensive dress, it felt veryfortable to wear.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">The chest area wasn''t tight anymore.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Though without armor, she felt a bit chilly below.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Lia led her through the crowd''s gazes to the restaurant entrance.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Then, Lia released her hand.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">This made Gwen feel slightly unsteady, her high heels almost unable to support her body.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">She really couldn''t adapt to such an anti-human design as high heels.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"From here on, I won''t apany you further."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Lia gestured toward the restaurant''s main entrance with a nod, indicating to Gwen.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Gwen looked toward the door, somewhat confused.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">A figure slowly emerged from the entrance.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">He wore a ck coat, with a mysterious raven perched on his shoulder.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Under everyone''s watchful gaze, the man''s coat gradually began burning with flickering mes, as if transforming into tail feathers waving in the air.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Around him, greenery quietly arose.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">A serene environment like green wilderness gradually spread throughout the restaurant.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Green phosphorescence gradually lit up from the grass, making everyone feel this incredibly rich natural essence.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">The air, filled with life energy, made them feel extremely rxed.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Viktor walked slowly, his coat gradually transforming into an immacte suit under the mes.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">A silver brooch adorned his chest, with the Mage Council''s medal on one side.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">His entirely ck attire made him appear incredibly elegant and dashing, his cool gaze adding a touch of mystery.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Soon, he stood before Gwen.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">The surrounding nobles were stunned by what they had just witnessed.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"That''s... Viktor!?"


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"The head of the Kravina family is here too!"


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"So cool, I want to learn that clothes-changing magic too..."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">But after a moment''s reflection, they suddenly realized.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">If this person was Viktor,


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Then that woman must be...


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"The current head of the Delin family, Viktor''s fiancée, Gwen!?"


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">When this voice rang out, many present werepletely dumbfounded.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">In the nobles'' impression, Gwen had always maintained the image of a righteous knight.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">They found it impossible to reconcile that image with this top-tier beauty before them, superior in both bearing and appearance.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">However, Viktor had already ced one hand behind his back, slightly bowing forward.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">His other hand extended toward Gwen.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">A perfect gentleman''s etiquette.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Gwen stood somewhat dazed until Lia quietly urged her from the side.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"What are you waiting for? Hurry and take his hand!"


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">At Lia''s reminder, Gwen hurriedly came to her senses, her cheeks burning red as she ced her hand in Viktor''s palm.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Seeing Viktor''s gentle smile made Gwen rx.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Viktor held Gwen''s hand as they walked into the restaurant under the nobles'' watchful eyes.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Lia stood outside the door, watching their retreating figures.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"Ah."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"For today''s sake, I''ll let you enjoy yourself properly."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">With that, she casually departed under everyone''s returning gazes.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Gwen was led by Viktor''s hand, slowly entering the restaurant.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">The surrounding gazes seemed to have increased.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">This made her feel quite ufortable, keeping her head down, not daring to speak.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">She had never experienced being the center of such attention before.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">What was going on today?


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">At this moment, Viktor led her to stand in the center of the restaurant.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Countless gazes around them converged on the couple like spotlights.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"Do you know what day it is?"


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Viktor''s voice sounded beside Gwen''s ear, making her lift her head and look at him questioningly.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Their eyes met.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Suddenly, Viktor snapped his fingers.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Around them rose vines filled with natural green energy.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">On those vines hung a suit of armor and a fire-red de.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">The two evolved pieces of equipment gave off a slight golden glow, appearing somewhat hazy in themplight.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">The steel seemed to have subtle patterns flowing through it, with runes carved within, barely visible.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"This is my gift for you, the most suitable present."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">As a knight, Gwen keenly sensed the power contained within these two pieces of equipment.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">But she was confused.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Why was Viktor giving these pieces of equipment to her?


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">And why emphasize that this was a gift?


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">As she pondered, Viktor pped his hands again.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Behind him, several servants pushed silver-white carts.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">On top sat a magnificent cake over tenyers tall.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Around them, the beautiful music became more cheerful.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Even the nobles felt the joyous atmosphere and couldn''t help but join in, apuding.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">Only Gwen, unaware of the truth, looked at the smiling Viktor.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">His gentle gaze calmly met hers.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">The breeze carried his warm words to her ears.


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"Happy birthday."


    <span style="vertical-align:baseline">"My dear knight."


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