“You’re so beautiful, Lady Juliane. I’m overwhelmed with emotions right now.”

“To be able to stand beside Lady Juliane again… I couldn’t be happier!”

Larissa and Stephanie praised me sincerely.  They were not just being nice.

I had discussed this thoroughly with them. Although one would usually be dressed to the nines for a ball, their neat and simple garments suited them well.

“Thank you. I’m sorry for worrying you. The two of you shine from the inside. I can’t think of anyone else to stand at either side of me. I’ll be counting on you.”

I saw Alfred, who was in the royal seat, stand up. He walked towards me without hesitation.

His outfit, jet-black with green accents, was based on military attire, so it was very formal. With gold epaulettes, sashes, and a silver sash belt, he was a picture-perfect prince.

“Juliane.”

He arrived in front of me. Then, while peering into my eyes, he held out his hand. I gently placed mine on his.

“Everyone has been blown away by the sight of you,” Alfred whispered in my ear. His breath warmed my neck and I almost squirmed, but I held myself back.

How embarrassing! And I felt a bit cold, but we had decided to act all lovey-dovey today.

We both swore to each other that’d try to become an actor and actress.

So, when I smiled at him, Alfred slid his thumb over my cheek.

Please stop, you will ruin my makeup…

“Wow… Everyone is astonished…”

Kyle, who was behind me, laughed softly with amusement.

After the big commotion, the great hall fell silent. Everyone stared wide-eyed at us, wondering if we were lying, playing with them, or were simply optical illusions.

“Are you really Baldazar? You look like a completely different person.”

The king sat at the head of a table surrounded by Duke Ruston, Duke Aldridge, and other influential nobles. As the others offered him cups of wine, he stared at us in disbelief.

My father, who had been very successful in growing his hair, was certainly shining with a dazzling light.

Well, it’s lush—no, it’s precisely because it’s lush that it’s dazzling.

“Wow, Rotundia has lost so much weight… She looks like she’s in her twenties again…”

As the queen was bringing a sweet treat to her mouth, something that looked like a candied nut fell from her hand.

My mother had completely transformed into an alluring witch. Her slender body exuded a feminine sexiness that made her look so much younger.

“Oh, it was such a profound experience! I’ll share my health and beauty tips with you all later.”

“I’m sorry for flaunting. It just happened while I was running around the territory. If you want, I’ll tell you my secrets, or give you some advice.”

As Father and Mother walked, the crowd parted for them and a path naturally opened up.

The shrewd old nobles, who had come to their senses, quickly crowded around the two of them.

Yes, these two look like they will be able to make a living no matter what happens.

My parents returned to the territory to build a new medical facility. At the same time, they decided to spread their health methods to the people of the fief. Thanks to that huge boom, they’d have no problem finding a place to live after retirement.

My people are getting healthier. The lush hair has been proven to promote hair growth.

My skinny mother and lush father were surrounded by middle-aged people. Meanwhile, the ladies who were making their debut this year rushed to Kyle without hesitation.

Then, Bart Glaive, the grand duke’s younger brother, appeared with his fiancée, Sasha Gessel. Accompanying their comet-like appearance was the grand duke, who stood beside them with a proud look on his face.

These rare and beautiful people were chatting with the Prime Minister, who was the country’s grand duke.

At times like these, they always just passed the time with pointless and fun conversation, so I was sure that Sasha would be fine.

As expected, everyone is captivated by Sasha’s beauty and presence.

Although most of the gazes were favorable, some were also full of pressure. Despite that, Sasha smiled without succumbing to them, embodying the concept of a lady.

Thank goodness, I can finally relax.

Good, now all that’s left is to fight my own battle.

Alfred took my hand and led us through the crowd.

Fawning gazes, stinging gazes, curious gazes, and some admiring gazes.

“Oh my, what silky smooth skin… And that shiny black hair, you look like an oriental doll!”

“I’ve never seen anything like it anywhere else, but it’s very attractive.”

“Hmm, that dress has a nostalgic feel to it. How do I describe this? It’s quite chaste.”

“It seems a little plain compared to the current fashion… And here I thought she’d be too flashy. To be honest, it’s exquisite.”

Hearing this whisper, I felt quite encouraged.

“Lady Juliane, Lady Amalia of the Duke Ruston is over there.”

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