episode_0347

Even when Lucy first appeared on stage, Joey looked at her with pure admiration.

The experience of being praised for being beautiful while all the rhetoric learned while living as a noblewoman became meaningless was so wonderful that Joey forgot about the people around him and blankly followed Lucy’s movements.

Even I, who saw the demonstration before, was at a loss for words, so there’s no need to ask what other people think.

Hehehe. I am happy to think that the image of my daughter wearing the clothes I chose will remain in everyone’s memory.

At that time, it was rewarding to try on all kinds of clothes and choose the best one.

Joy’s happiness did not last long.

The moment Lucy, who was in the middle of the podium, opened her mouth, I realized that this place would have a different meaning in everyone’s memories.

Lady Aln! What on earth are you doing!

This is not the place to be with us!

This is a place where all kinds of powerful nobles gather!

No matter how huge the backbone of Sir Benedick is, there are limits!

If you were a former daughter, you wouldn’t know. If you were a current daughter, you wouldn’t know that. Why on earth!

“Why is everyone’s expression like that? It’s not like I said anything I didn’t mean to say. ah. Did you hurt my heart by telling the truth too strongly? I’m so sorry for this~”

“I heard a rumor that things have changed. It wasn’t.”

“After all, Lucy Alln is Lucy Alln.”

“Will a child like that one day succeed the Aln family?”

Joey screamed inwardly as he watched his friend’s reputation go down in real time.

no! Lady Arlen may have been different in the past, but the current Lady Arlen is a good person!

A person who is willing to give up his life for others!

He may be a bit mischievous, but he is a very considerate person and knows how to calmly ignore insults directed at him!

Those of you who don’t know anything about Lady Arlen, it’s not okay for you to judge her that way based on only one side of her!

Even as Joy thought this, she also knew that she could not judge their judgment.

Even a mistake made in a sudden meeting may be a social issue between nobles, but wouldn’t a disaster caused by a gathering of all types of nobles be enough data to define a person?

“Why are you like that? Don’t you like what I’m saying? Haha. But that’s okay. It was the academy’s idiots who put me in this position. What can I do when I’m weaker than this little girl and I can’t lose even if I want to because I’m full of stupid kids?”

“Me. Damn it.”

“Hey. Look to the side.”

“If it weren’t for the people around me.”

Joy, who saw that even the expressions of the ladies around her became grim, thought deeply about her lips covered with a fan.

The situation is the worst. Every time Lady Arlen opens her mouth, people think of the Lady of the past.

If we leave it like this, no one will be able to believe that Young-ae has changed.

People don’t change.

A fool, no matter how capable he is, is still a fool.

“The shame of the Aln family.”

As soon as the words reached her ears, Joy turned her head and saw a young lady covering her mouth with a pale face and clenched her teeth.

Joey knew.

If the situation has already reached this point, it is difficult to resolve it in any way.

Now that the disaster has occurred, there is no going back to how it was before.

Joey knew.

The moment he steps forward, he will become the target of criticism.

The words of criticism that have been creeping up will become stronger.

That this would be the starting point for criticism later on when meeting other factions in the social world.

Joey knew.

According to the thinking of an ordinary noble, it would be right not to step forward in this situation.

If you step forward in a situation where there is no justification, nothing will work.

“Puhhh”

Then, my eyes landed on Lucy, who was smiling on the podium with Joy.

Amid growing voices of discontent. Among the words of criticism popping up here and there.

Joey looked blankly at his friend.

And then he put down the fan that was covering his face.

Joy, the daughter of the Patran family, has been working hard to become a duke’s daughter for a long time.

It wasn’t because someone told me to do it.

Since they had an eldest son to carry on the generation, the Partrans told Joy to do what she wanted, so it was Joy’s choice to strive to become a noble nobleman.

‘Indeed, you are the daughter of the Patran family.’

Because I don’t want to betray other people’s expectations.

‘How can you be so elegant?’

I’m afraid of being ignored in the eyes of those around me.

‘You’re really trustworthy.’

I feel like if I don’t become the daughter that everyone wants, I’ll end up lonely.

Joy has been working hard to be like a duke.

I hid my love for sweet and delicious things.

I erased myself from longing for the friendships in many novels.

Like any other girl, I suppressed my emotions.

I lived this way because I believed it was right to do so.

But not after meeting Lucy.

She laughed and called Joy, whom everyone had a hard time with, a stupid girl.

He treated her not as the duke’s daughter, Joy, but as a friend.

It showed that there was no need to hide oneself to avoid being a loner.

okay. What is the importance of social circles?

What does it matter how the ladies around me view me?

Why should I worry about what other nobles think of me?

No matter what happens, I’m Joey Partran.

The daughter of the duke of the Patran family.

He is a person who causes inconvenience to many young ladies.

He’s a fool who gets teased by people close to him for being stupid.

He is a wizard with such outstanding talent that the professor at the academy gave him high praise.

Lucy’s friend.

“Lady Patran?”

The moment Joy took a step forward, the daughter of a count family next to her called her name.

“What are you trying to do?”

“Are you really trying to take Lady Arlen’s side again?”

“No. Youngae.”

“Lady Patran. Please remember that you are the center of our faction.”

“Young-ae. Please.”

After that, several young ladies said various things to Joy, but Joy did not pay attention to any of them.

Instead, he spoke to them, revealing his characteristic cruel smile that was usually hidden behind a fan.

“Shut up.”

Something a normal Joe wouldn’t say.

Words that have a clear insulting meaning no matter who hears them.

A statement that would make any young lady blush.

However, among the ladies, there was no one who said anything to Joy.

The coldness around her was so cruel that it felt like she would freeze to death the moment she stepped in.

Joy shook off the hand holding her and moved her feet along the path that naturally opened.

…What do we do?!

I was so emotional at the moment that I committed what I did, so what should I do now!?

Of course I don’t regret what I did!

I think I did what I had to do!

The speed is cool!

Even if those people ask me what to do later, I am confident that I will give them the answer!

but! I can’t think of a way to fix this situation!

Argh! Stupid me!

Can’t you please think about it before you commit?!

So, regardless of whether you are the Lady of Arlen or the Third Prince, you are still called the Lady of Idiot!

“Joy.”

Joy, who was screaming on the inside while moving her feet towards the stage, opened her eyes wide when she saw Jeff’s face that had suddenly appeared.

“Brother.”

“Do you have any plans now?”

Joey couldn’t answer the question and muttered.

“I knew so.”

“Brother. What should I do?”

“Don’t worry. Because you’ve already done what you had to do.”

“…Yes?”

“You revealed your will to the head of the family. That’s enough.”

It wasn’t long before Joey understood what it meant to say that it was okay to take a step back.

“Hahaha!”

People’s attention is drawn to the loud laughter that fills the venue.

The owner of the Great Patran family, which is considered the best among the six ducal families.

One of the most powerful figures in the kingdom who carries around harsh rumors.

One of the few people who can confidently speak out even in a gathering of numerous nobles.

The Duke of Patran laughed loudly while receiving the attention of everyone in the venue before continuing.

“This is true. Excuse me. I was happy to see the young lady’s bold appearance.”

At Duke Patran’s words, there is a whispering sound in the venue.

No matter how you look at Lucy’s appearance just now, it was closer to arrogance than boldness.

But Duke Patran too. Lucy Arndo. I didn’t pay attention to many small sounds.

“Lady Aln?”

“Why do you say that? A sloppy duke?”

“Puhuhuh. Is this really being called a sloppy operation here too? Thank you.”

The nobles in the venue hold their breath as they see the two people having a conversation.

At the sight of Lucy Alln insulting Duke Patran, calling him a sloppy duke. And he was shocked to see Duke Patran smiling happily even after hearing the insult.

“So, I’ll give you one word of caution. I understand that you are disappointed in your classmates who are not as good as you, but it is difficult to show that feeling on the outside.”

“…Is it wrong to call poor people poor?”

“Essentially, the end-of-semester party speech is aimed at students, so you can say that much. However, it is not only students who are here now. Look. Aren’t there still countless stars that you haven’t been able to surpass?”

After saying this, Duke Patran used his magic to move behind Lucy.

“First of all, it is the first queen. One of the strongest female knights in the history of Soladdin and a great person who brought peace to the kingdom. It is famous that when she was chosen as queen, the knights cried out for months.”

The first queen, who was the subject of the story, glanced at Duke Patran’s eyes and smiled.

“Several months is an exaggeration. At most it was a month.”

“It was because it was in front of the queen. I kept complaining in other places.”

“Oh my. Sikel Is that true?”

“It’s not just me. 1Queen. The deputy commander is still celebrating the queen’s inaction at a drinking party.”

“Really? I had no idea.”

Duke Patran speaks again, following the laughter of the first queen who heard the guard’s words.

“2What about the queen? At one time, his inaction was the fear of many academy students.”

“Duke. Is this a compliment?”

“Haha! I am someone who knows the reassurance of the time when the Bedford family flag was flying! How could that not be a compliment!”

“Anyway.”

As even the second queen lets out a fit of laughter, the atmosphere at the party gradually calms down.

“The pride of Soladin’s swordsmanship. There is also the Earl of Kent. He was the only one who could stand sword-to-sword with your father in his prime.”

“It would be more correct to say that it held on and stretched rather than held on.”

“Hehe! How humble! ah! We can’t forget Duke Luchten! How absurd it was when that guy smashed the giant’s stone with a hammer!”

“When are you talking about this?”

“This is the story of when you were hit by a broken stone and fell down the castle wall!”

“How many times do I tell you not to bring it up!”

Duke Patran called each of those who attended the party by name and told stories about their events.

It was an awe-inspiring achievement that would make anyone gasp. It was a fun story that would make people laugh regardless of age or gender. It was a secret story that stimulated people’s imagination.

Not long after, when the whole story was over, Duke Patran looked into Lucy Alln’s eyes and continued speaking.

“Lady Aln. Your talent is as amazing as your father was. As time passes and it grows to prominence, it will definitely be called the best on the continent. But not now. You are still young and weak.”

“Are you unable to convey your message without taking a detour? I don’t like spinning stories unnecessarily. A sloppy peacock.”

“Be humble. Soladin’s future. Don’t make them jealous of your talent, make them admire it. Just like your father did.”

Lucy, who was looking at the Duke quietly, left the stage without saying anything.

It was clearly rude, but Duke Patran just laughed it off and no one pointed it out.

“1Queen. Would you like to give a congratulatory speech on behalf of the clumsy Soladin’s future?”

“I can’t help it. ruler. everyone. Everyone please raise your glasses. For Soladdin’s future!”

““For the future of Soladdin!””

The party venue, which was almost filled with criticism and anger, was soon filled with the pride of nobles.