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Today was an extremely long day.

There was one more big thing to do in the afternoon.

After leaving the palace in the carriage prepared by the queen, I headed straight to La Pone.

Last Sunday.

When I returned home from my adventure, Ashley was waiting for me.

“Honey… I missed you.”

“Hello, lady. long time no see. What’s going on in my house… ?”

“, why are you suddenly using an honorific? Are you trying to draw a line by treating me like a stranger?”

“The day I filed for divorce and left the court. At that time, the young lady told me to treat her according to her status.”

“Ha, don’t do it! I must have been crazy! Treat me like normal! Please, please!”

I put down the luggage I was carrying on the living room floor and unbuttoned the button around my neck.

“Why did you come here?”

“I said it in the letter. There is a party tomorrow to officially announce that our family has been freed from the curse. At that event, I will reveal in detail the dedicated efforts you have made to lift the curse on our family. So that you don’t feel unfair.”

“Do I really need to go?”

“You must come. In fact, it’s like a position for you, not for our family.”

In this world, it takes years for even one piece of news to spread.

Even if you live in the same royal capital, there are many cases where you hear news from several months ago late.

There are probably still people who believe that I lost to Vera.

People who think they’re still limping.

Therefore, we had to find a place such as a social venue or large event and spread the word to people.

Although it was uncomfortable to visit the Rapone family again, I had a good relationship with the head of the house, Heirger, and I thought that I should just participate in the event to correct the false rumors and enjoy the glory.

“Okay. I’ll go.”

So now.

The carriage carrying me sped along Rapone Street.

***

“Please come again next time!”

“Yes! Good luck!”

“Good luck!”

“Goodbye.”

Late afternoon.

Sophia left the clothing store with her daughters.

It was a long-awaited family shopping experience.

“Mom. Aren’t the underwear you just bought so sexy? Why buy red?”

My daughter, now 18 years old, asked that question while walking arm in arm with her mother.

Selma, Sophia’s eldest daughter, was born when she was 17.

He was a child with excellent cooking skills, enough to become a restaurant chef at a young age.

“What’s wrong? Mom should have some underwear like this too.”

“Have you got a boyfriend?”

“Boyfriend? Look, where does mom have time for a boyfriend? I just go back and forth between home and guild and home and guild all the time and just work.”

The second daughter, Susan, followed and joined in.

“Mom. If you have a boyfriend, I won’t say anything about dating him, but don’t ever bring him home. If you’re going to live together, go out and live there.”

My second daughter, Susan, is 17 years old this year.

These days, she is looking around for a job.

I was temporarily working part-time as a body cleaner, a job that only widows do.

“You guys, go out quickly and bring one man with you. Maybe it was because there was no man in the house, so I was in big trouble because it seemed like you guys were becoming bosses. How can I get married by acting like a man?”

“Since there are no men, we do the nailing and carrying the heavy loads.”

“You have to have money to get married.”

“Huh? Mom, look at that!”

A mansion located in a downtown area.

Numerous carriages were lined up in front of the main gate.

The surrounding streets were also crowded with colorfully dressed people.

Selma and Susan stopped and exclaimed.

“There must be a party today.”

“I’m jealous. I want to go to a place like that too.”

Sophia looked blankly toward the front door with her daughters.

A person suddenly appeared in her mind.

‘This is Rapone Street. The house where that person’s ex-wife lives… ‘

In an instant, the surroundings became noisy.

A gorgeous carriage was entering, attracting enthusiastic gazes from people.

“Wow… ! Aquinas also came!”

“It’s Aquinas!”

“Congratulations on the 2nd place mention of the Queen last week!”

Aquinas, Empress of Adventure.

He was the most successful hero in the kingdom until Naru reappeared!

That great person had attended the Rapone family party.

When a celebrity appeared, the nobles became even more excited.

“Today’s party will be fun!”

“I will definitely talk to Aquinas!”

Unlike other carriages where you have to wait in line, Aquinas’ carriage passes through the main gate quickly.

Aquinas, wearing a tight evening dress, was sitting with her legs crossed, showing off her beautiful legs.

“… a moment ago. I was a little shocked. Having a ceremony with the queen.”

A middle-aged gentleman sitting diagonally across from her quietly sighed.

“Naru I had no idea he would meet the queen so soon.”

“I guess I should have taken on the queen’s request.”

“It’s a bit disappointing, but in the current situation, I’m leaning completely towards the queen, who is known for being ruthless. I had no choice but to manage my reputation. Since ancient times, it is better for a hero to have a good image between good and evil. Also, rather than getting close to a specific political force, it is better to treat both the left and right equally and take a neutral path so that you can work without getting caught up in political strife.”

“Then, when the queen completely drives out the opposing forces and officially takes the throne as queen, we will be no more. If that happens, the support from the nobles that used to come to me will slowly move towards Gangnaru one by one.”

In the past two years since Naru fell, he has been treated as the greatest hero.

The honor, glory, and various benefits she enjoyed.

I didn’t want to miss anything.

‘In the world I live in, I am already queen.’

The people shout in unison.

Aquinas, the Empress of Adventure.

However, the fallen king Kang Na-ru reappeared and threatened the throne he had occupied for the past two years.

‘It’s annoying.’

The option of eliminating him through assassination or similar was not considered at all.

Like a hero, like an adventurer, he only has the will to trample on people fairly and with his skills.

‘Kangnaru.’

Aquinas let out an ambitious laugh.

Let’s get together soon.

I will also accept the same requests you will receive in the future.

And let’s compete.

Who is superior and faster?

“Arrived.”

The carriage stopped.

Aquinas adjusted his elegant hair and waited for the door to open.

“Kang Na-ru isn’t here either, right? You were from here before.”

“I’m divorced. Will you come? The Rapone family won’t come because they sponsored us.”

“Aha, I can see the sponsorship. Since you are a sponsor, you should take good care of it. I’m tired, but I have to go to places like this well. So that the sponsors don’t feel offended.”

Soon the door opened and the butler of the Rapone family politely welcomed Aquinas.

Elsewhere, Alicia’s gang, dressed in beautiful dresses, were casually strolling through the garden.

Alicia and two maid-like female students supporting her.

“Oh, party, fancy party! I think this fancy party suits me much better than the frustrating school life!”

“Alicia shines the brightest at night.”

“I’m jealous that you get attention wherever you go.”

Alicia headed to the hall where the banquet was being held with a bright smile on her face.

Every time she and her friends passed by, giving off a fresh and fresh look, men stared at them in fascination.

There was also a man who looked back while walking with his lover.

“Everyone, eat just a little bit of cake. Gaining weight.”

“Oh, I’m craving cold set cheesecake today.”

“Remember that you have to go to the academy tomorrow too. Do you want your belly fat to stick out overnight and ruin your clothes?”

“We’re all here. Everyone, take care of your facial expressions like a young lady.”

As I entered the hall with the high ceiling and ornate chandeliers, I heard the sweet sound of music and people chatting.

Alicia grinned and picked up a drink from the tray of a passing servant.

“I like it.”

“After the Rapone family’s important announcement, there will be a ball where men and women dance, right?”

“Are we here to meet a man? I came just to enjoy the atmosphere.”

“I’m most excited when men ask me to dance at parties.”

“Did you hear the important announcement from the Rapone family?”

“Well, I don’t know. When the time comes, you will find out.”

“I heard from my parents that they were freed from the curse.”

“The curse of the Rapone family? It’s terrible. I don’t know how to live without seeing the river and the sea for the rest of my life.”

Alicia lifted her glass with a happy face and took a sip.

At the same time, the deacon who was outside came into the hall and shouted loudly for the building to leave.

“Sir Naru, son-in-law of our Rapone family, has arrived!”

Alicia’s eyes widened and her ears perked up.

“Me, Lord Naru?! Cough! Cough! That mean assistant professor? Cough!”

The crowd of people in the hall split into two sides and a path was created in the center.

Soon Naru, neatly dressed, appeared.

As he walked in, people smiled and looked at him with interest.

“Lord Naru! I saw a ceremony with the queen today! You’re amazing!”

“Oh, is Lord Naru also here? Didn’t you say you were divorced?”

“Look at your legs! I’m walking properly!”

***

It’s as expected.

There was a lot of interest in me.

Is there anything I can do since my divorce with Ashley is in progress?

It’s a bit burdensome.

‘Let’s finish the event quickly and leave.’

As soon as Ashley, who was talking to people in the distance, heard that I had arrived, she quickly ran over, holding the skirt of my rich dress with both hands.

“Honey! Are you here?”

An endlessly gentle smile, as if he was taking care of the West.

What about honey?

Suddenly, I remember her yelling at me like I was seeing a bug.

A time when I endured all kinds of indignities.

‘Marrying someone like you was the biggest mistake of my life! Don’t touch my body! get out!’

Phew.

As I return to La Pone Street, which I had forgotten, bad memories from the past come back to me one after another.

“Thank you for coming.”

“Yes.”

“I thought about you all day.”

“Really?”

Ashley.

Don’t like it too much.

I came today to officially declare that I will never reunite with the Rapone family.