episode_0075

After attending class and leaving the classroom, I walked towards the path leading to the academy alumni.

The West Gate, which I used in the past, was spacious and had pretty flower beds, but since it was located near the theological building, the chances of encountering the female protagonist increased significantly.

‘I was just about to investigate the commercial area near the east gate.’

The good locations in the western district have already been taken up. Starting with the first store opened in the duchy, it has spread quite a bit to the capital, but it is still only in the west.

‘In the end, location is half the business.’

When I looked through the carriage window on my way to and from the academy, there seemed to be a lot of floating population, perhaps because the imperial palace was close by.

Originally an academy alumnus. In short, it’s a university town, but the commercial area can’t be bad.

‘ball…’

I shook my head as the thoughts kept popping up in my mind.

I’m going to participate anyway because of Maria. What if I go alone?

‘Okay, let’s make some money. Since when have I been interested in prom? .’

While I was walking with composure, I thought I heard a cat meowing somewhere, so I stopped.

‘Animals must be banned in the academy…?’

As I looked around, I narrowed my eyes as I saw a person shining brightly even through the tall trees in the distance.

‘Cecilia…’

She was on her knees, stroking a cat with golden fur.

“Shall I give you more?”

When she took out a small snack from her pocket, the cat took it quickly and grinned.

“You’re nice.”

Cecilia whispered sweetly. Cecilia smiles with a small animal on a green forest path. Somehow I feel prettier than usual.

I watched in fascination for a while, and then Cecilia turned her head towards me.

“Ah……”

Her lips slightly parted prettily.

“Marian!!”

She blinked her eyes and ran towards me with a bright smile.

I grabbed the hem of her rich skirt. For some reason, just meeting Cecilia’s sapphire eyes made my lips feel sweet.

ball. partner.

Why don’t you give me an invitation?

It was funny even thinking about it.

I didn’t even leave the invitation with you.

“…It’s been a while. Cecilia.”

“Yes. It’s been a while, hasn’t it?”

Cecilia said faintly. As she said, she could no longer freely break into my room.

Although it may be formal, Cecilia’s current status is male. Same grade too.

That’s why the father said it was ridiculous to enter his daughter’s room without permission.

Moreover, everyone who has a say in our family, including Maria and Seria, has agreed…

Well, at that time, I didn’t think it was a good idea for him to suddenly come into my room, so I just nodded to the atmosphere.

After that, the number of times I met Cecilia decreased significantly.

How many times? It’s not like he’s never hidden in my bedroom. However, the security level of my room was increasing as the years passed. It is said that it was a barrier that my father and Maria Seria worked together to create… I wonder why the security level of my room, which has never been visited by an assassin, keeps going up…

I shook my head and looked at her.

‘Would you like to go to the prom with me?’

-The words reached my throat.

You just have to say it. It was hard to tell Cecilia. Given her personality, she wouldn’t refuse. That’s what my intuition tells me. But what if. Just in case. If you get rejected… Okay… I can go alone, but what’s wrong with that? Cecilia…

“Marian.”

“Uh… Yes.”

I came up with a stupid answer without realizing it.

“Are you… going to the graduation party this year?”

graduation party. Just the words alone somehow take my breath away. I opened my mouth as calmly and calmly as possible.

“Gal. Just a thought.”

Cecilia gently folded the corners of her eyes in response to my answer.

“Then, can you give me the honor of becoming Marian’s partner?”

She bent one knee and held out her hand as if wooing. Suddenly, I looked down at her, and her face reflected in the sunlight looked like an unrealistic beauty angle.

‘It really shines…’

I clenched and straightened my trembling hand and stretched out my hand.

“Is this consent?”

-When I raised my hand, she smiled brightly and held my hand tightly with both hands.

“Yes.”

As I spoke, Cecilia, who was rubbing her face in my hand, stood next to me.

‘It’s like a puppy.’

Somehow it felt good. My heart was beating quietly.

“Shall I walk?”

Cecilia said that and placed her hand on my shoulder.

“Why?”

I looked at her when I felt a sensation brush my cheek.

“Because I like it.”

– She said this and gently caressed my cheek.

‘Ugh. ‘It tickles.’

Even though I only touched my cheek, I couldn’t tell if it was the inside of my mouth, my chest, or my side.

* * *

On the day of the graduation party.

Not only the academy where the party was held, but also the central square was filled with a more noisy and lively atmosphere than usual.

Even the students who normally wore school uniforms were dressed up extravagantly, and the young girls were wearing bright dresses rather than light dresses.

The main gate of the academy was crowded with carriages from various families, as not only current students but also graduates came.

“Hey, look over there!”

“Wow!”

A pure white carriage with a gold seal passed through the crowded front gate and stopped in the square.

It was the seal of the imperial family.

Eventually, the carriage door opened, and the ladies whispered softly as a handsome man with sharp features came out.

‘Do you have a partner yet?’

‘Because Your Highness graduated.’

‘Who will be the lucky lady who will be escorted by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Esteban?’

It was then.

Esteban turned his back and reached toward the carriage, helping the beautiful pink-haired lady get out of the carriage.

The ladies who were expecting that they might be chosen were shocked.

‘Who the hell is it?’

‘You’re coming in the imperial carriage, escorted by His Highness the Crown Prince?’

It was a young lady with pink hair, pink eyes, and a beautiful pink and white dress.

‘Now the princesses…’

‘Shh… watch your mouth.’

There was no Cinderella. Everyone looked at her with envious eyes.

‘Uh… aren’t you the Lady Yuri?’

‘yes…? If it’s Lady Yuri, she’s a first year student… How can she be with His Highness the Crown Prince…’

Information about Yuri flashed through their minds.

‘I heard that the family is Hanmi, but the divine power is great.’

The academy’s theology class calls in a high priest once a year to check the students’ divine power. Among them, Yuri’s divine power was so great that even the High Priest praised it.

‘I heard that there was even talk of wanting to make him the next high priest.’

Not only was his pure divine power revealed, but his good deeds were also known.

Naturally, he caught Esteban’s eye.

Esteban and Yuri walked away while receiving people’s interested gazes.

“Welcome. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Esteban.”

The dean came out in person and bowed his head. As he was already a graduate, he was the crown prince of the empire.

“Ah…”

Esteban lightly supported Yuri, whose feet were twisted nervously.

“I’m sorry.”

“There is no need to be sorry for what is obvious.”

Esteban smiled brightly as he looked at Yuri struggling in his arms.

“I thought that outfit would look good on you.”

“Thank you.”

Yuri looked up at Esteban and blinked widely.

“I don’t think there is any girl who looks better in pink than you.”

Esteban, who was ushered into the living room, crossed his long legs and smiled with satisfaction.

In fact, Esteban was angry after being rejected by Marian and took Yuri, who happened to catch his eye, as his partner.

Her face is smooth and her aura is somehow similar to that of Princess Marian.

Yuri seemed unaware of her body, perhaps because the crown prince personally took her to the boutique and had her dress made up for her.

‘This is a normal reaction.’

Esteban really liked Yuri’s obedient attitude.

Feeling better, he reached out to Yuri and with a skillful gesture attached a decoration to her hair. It was a lovely design with a white ribbon and pink corsage.

“As expected, it suits you well.”

“You don’t have to worry about me this much, but I really appreciate it. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.”

The clothes are like wings, and when I first saw her, she was wearing a simple priest’s uniform, so when she put on the dress, even her face became brighter.

This is enough to stand next to you. But when I look at pink eyes, it comes naturally to me.

Recently, I heard that the rumors about Lady Marian were the worst at the Academy. Moreover, I felt better for some reason when I heard the news that a hillbilly had confessed to Marian a while ago and had it completely shattered.

It’s good to be obedient like Yuri, though.

“It means that being picky is also attractive.”

“Your charge?”

“Nothing.”

There would be no reason to ask her to be a partner.

I was looking forward to seeing what kind of expression she would make when she entered with Yuri.

‘Well, I had the generosity to invite her to dance when she was standing alone like a flower on the wall.’

Esteban, who had finished threatening under the guise of advice to the young people who had already sent invitations to Marian, pictured Marian standing alone at the party.

“Eggplant.”

“Yes. Your Majesty.”

The glass, carefully decorated by the imperial court’s maids, was even prettier.

‘Maybe Yuri will be this year’s flower.’

Looking at the glass in front of me, there was plenty of potential.

Even the divine power that even the high priest admired and the incomprehensible act of going out to serve the common people now added to her nobility.

Along the way, there was Yeong-sik, who even cast jealous glances at himself, the crown prince.

Esteban confidently headed to the ballroom.

As they appeared in the academy’s ballroom, a murmur passed and attention poured in towards them.

Esteban, known as the most handsome in the empire, and Yuri, who looks fragile but has a neat charm. The splendor and innocence of the two people gave a great contrast.

Even Esteban’s union with Yuri, who was revered as a saint by the commoners, had many advantages.

However, it took less than five minutes for Esteban’s confident expression to become crumpled.