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There were two main feelings I had when I received the wedding invitation from Seraphine.

First of all, is there any reason to combine a masquerade ball with a wedding?

First of all, the masked ball that took place on Seraphine’s birthday about ten years ago was in fact a masked ball in name only. Everyone wore masks because of the request of the host, Seraphine, but everyone secretly recognized each other and talked to each other.

It was my first time in such a place, and since I didn’t know anyone, I got along well with them. In reality, most people recognize me by my hair, voice, or body type. Seraphine herself didn’t even think about hiding her appearance and just chatted here and there.

It’s understandable to some extent that he wanted to make his common-born nobles, Natalie Thomas, or other acquaintances feel less burdened, but that alone doesn’t explain it.

“Looks like they’re really going to give everyone masks that have been magically processed this time. Excluding the masks, everything from their appearance to their voices will change. And judging by the fact that they’re giving each person their own changing room, it looks like they’re really going to make it so no one will recognize each other.”

“… Hmm, do you really have to go that far?”

“Just by putting people you know together, it becomes evidence that you can recognize each other. For example, if you see the two of you hanging out at the ballroom like a goosebumps couple, wouldn’t it be obvious that you’re the Blackwood heir couple? ”

I really doubt it would be that easy to figure out though.

At least Karaham and Lilia would be easy to recognize if they were stuck together like that. No matter how much they disguised their voices, they wouldn’t be able to hide the volume of their voices.

Anyway, for that reason, it’s somewhat understandable. Seraphine’s sincerity in wanting to receive congratulations without regard to social status was felt more firmly this time than last time.

‘In other words, it also means that there is almost no chance of a major incident occurring at this masquerade ball.’

If you wanted to use an enchanted mask at the last masquerade ball, you could have used one. But the reason you used an intermediate mask was probably because Seraphine was preparing for the palace raid.

At least he should have been able to recognize other people. It was a necessary procedure to take Nana Agnes to the area that Ethan was defending in order to subdue King Serpent.

‘It’s a masquerade ball, so that’s why…’

The first question on Ridge’s Peak has somehow been resolved, but the second question still remains.

Why did I receive an invitation only from Seraphine and not from Seristana or Silena?

Since it was a wedding with a warrior anyway, there was no need to receive an invitation from a warrior, but I was a little embarrassed that the other two people didn’t bring up the subject of marriage.

And since I have a close relationship with Casserista, who is not familiar with Silena, and since we fought together as a party of warriors to defeat the Roman King, I sent invitations to both of them, but why didn’t I receive an invitation from either of them?

There is no mention of Seraphine in the letter, so it is hard to say that he was sent as a representative of the three.

“Isn’t Lady Serista or Lady Shingung Silena in the zodiac?”

“No. Since the defeat of the Demon King, you two have never left the warrior’s side. Now that the warrior is in the imperial capital, of course I’ve had a chance to talk to you two a little.”

“… … .”

It’s not that I couldn’t send the letter because I couldn’t meet the first person.

I quietly recalled in my head the words of Jo Se-gi, who had said that he would at least take responsibility for the women he had saved.

‘Surely you’re suddenly going to choose just one person… .’

Please don’t do something so crazy. That would be a burden not only to the other two but also to Seraphine.

In a situation where we both know that we are already in a relationship where we have seen each other through many eyes, it would be difficult to feel at ease if I monopolized the warriors all by myself. Seraphine is also the type of person who acts for the greatest happiness of the greatest number.

There’s no way I could just sit by and watch two other people go through the pain of heartbreak while feeling slightly happier.

“As far as I know, the saint and the priestess have feelings for the warrior, but for some reason, their names aren’t written on this invitation.”

“I don’t know much about that either. I’ve heard a few ‘rumors’ while running the top, but even if it’s a release, it’s hard to say anything about it.”

“… Then, there’s nothing I can do.”

The only way to find out what the truth is is to ask the hero directly at the masquerade ball. But if it’s a masquerade ball, it would be a chance to talk to the hero without worrying about Edan’s feelings.

There, Serista and Silena asked what had happened… Anyway, there were many stories piled up between them and the warrior.

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The second Friday of the eighth month, the day of Seraphine’s wedding.

Three days ago, Ethan and I boarded a carriage heading to the imperial palace from Blackwood. The carriage driver was, as usual, Isabel.

It’s been years since the three of them went out like this. Since graduating from the academy and returning, Isabel has hardly left the Blackwood mansion.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve been outside the territory.”

“That’s right. The last time was when we defeated the Demon King 3 years ago, right?”

“Since the Auguste Trading Company branch came into our territory, there has been even less reason to go out. Most of the external supplies outside the territory can be resolved through her.”

In fact, there is almost no reason for a noble of the rank of a duke to go outside his territory. If you reach the rank of a duke, you can stay still and other nobles will come looking for you.

Even since the territory has expanded several times, we can be self-sufficient in most necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter within the territory, and the Crown Prince, who can call on people here and there for backup work, is definitely on our side.

‘In that sense, it’s a bit strange that Harold only returns to the territory once or twice a year.’

I heard that he recently resigned from his position as an academy professor. Then where on earth has he been wandering around?

Even when he came back, his mother-in-law was always by his side. Of course, even though Mezlen may seem insignificant, she is a member of the royal family, so it is possible that she is making a fuss and bothering Harold. However, Harold’s abilities are enough to shake off a tantrum-making princess.

… I began to feel increasingly anxious that the mother-in-law who had been complaining might really become my mother-in-law. At first, I thought that was absolutely impossible, considering Harold’s personality, but these days, I’m starting to feel less confident about it.

‘If you were faithful to the original, then the relationship between me and Ethan would have been absurd.’

Like Seraphine, Serista, and Silena, there are two people in the original work who had no romantic options other than the hero’s harem.

One of them is Agnes and the other is Lilith.

So, originally, these five people were treated as the ‘main heroines’ of the original work. But in this world, Agnes and I each met different partners who were not heroes and became one.

Ethan, who was my mortal enemy in the original work, and Antonio, who Agnes had no connection with in the original work.

To be honest, it’s not completely impossible. In the original, there was no connection between Mezlen and Harold, but there’s a good chance that she’ll become Ethan’s new mother.

Ethan’s feelings about having to face a new stepmother who is younger than him may be complicated, but in the world of medieval fantasy, it is actually quite common for a stepmother or concubine to be younger than her stepmother.

‘Well, now it’s time for everyone to find their own happiness.’

I don’t know exactly how it happened, but Seraphine succeeded in marrying the warrior she had longed for, and Agnes and Antonio were enjoying their own romance in a place unknown to me, and other couples who continued on as in the original, or even lovers who would never have met.

Now that we have become a peaceful world without a Demon King, it is time to return to the traditional romance fantasy genre.

Although it is an academy game with many original scenes.

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The carriage that left Blackwood early in the morning arrived at the capital city late in the evening.

If you drive smoothly without any problems, such as taking a wrong turn or something, it takes exactly this amount of time. In other words, it means that Isabelle’s carriage driving skills are similar to Dietmeyer’s carriage driving skills in the past.

He said that in order to not lose the sense of familiarity he once acquired, he sometimes drives a carriage down from his mansion to the commercial district.

“I will leave the carriage at the palace stables and wait in the servants’ waiting room, Your Majesty.”

“Okay, thanks for your hard work.”

“Thank you always, Isabel.”

“No, no. Congratulations on the princess’s wedding, Lilith.”

Ethan and I walked into the villa, leaving behind Isabel, who still treated me like a friend even though it had been nearly three years since I became the prospective duchess.

Ethan and I were guided to the VIP room by an unknown palace maid. As soon as we arrived at the room, we collapsed on the bed to relieve our fatigue.

“Whew, I’m tired. My whole body feels sore because it’s been a while since I’ve been out long distances.”

“You’re already tired? That’s not like Lilith, who rode alone and even destroyed the Iron Horde.”

“A woman’s body is naturally weak for long-distance travel. You lack empathy, as expected from someone who confines a pregnant woman in a cold prison and feeds her only the bare minimum of food.”

“… Uh, uh uh… .”

“No, I, I was just joking… .”

I was annoyed at Ethan for bringing up the shameful things of the past for no reason, so I just countered with memories of those times, but Ethan’s expression hardened in embarrassment.

… Anyway, I can’t even joke.