Deadline Is Raining in the Status Window - Chapter 317

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I was about to say that Cecilia had lost her mind if she thought I’d make her Empress Consort, but then I hesitated, considering Cecilia’s temperament. Come to think of it, she might actually say “how amusing” and decide to make Reina Letem Empress Consort just for the entertainment value.
“I can use Legendary skills, I’m tall, and I’m beautiful!”
“Sigh….”
“Sister, you should acknowledge the facts.”
The fact that I couldn’t refute her was genuinely infuriating. From the Imperial Court’s perspective, the Letem family’s unique flame magic was a coveted skill, and the fact that Reina Letem was tall and beautiful was simply stating the obvious. I’d had countless opportunities to cut ties with her over the years, but every time her face had made my anger dissipate.
“….”
Now that I thought about it, imagining a child born between Cecilia and Reina Letem was actually exciting. If she took after Cecilia, she’d be a mysterious beauty, and if she took after Reina Letem, she’d be more of a spirited beauty. A mysterious yet spirited beauty—an uncommon combination. Wouldn’t it be worth it if Reina Letem just closed her eyes and made the sacrifice?
“Listen carefully, Reina Letem. There exists in this world something called a mysterious yet spirited beauty. Between you and Cecilia,”
“Legendary of!”
“Stop it, you brat! I’ll mediate for you!”
Honestly, her temperament was terribly hasty. I told her I’d accompany her to the ceremony and to just pick a date, then drove Reina Letem away. I’d bill Count Letem for the restoration costs of the ruined garden. Reina Letem would get scolded the moment she arrived home. I gleefully scribbled down the amount in meticulous detail.

“I can use legendary skills, I’m tall, and I have a pretty face!”

“Sister, you have to admit what’s true.”
I can’t refute it, and that’s what really pisses me off. From the Imperial Court’s perspective, Letem’s unique flame magic is a coveted skill, and the fact that Reina Letem is tall and beautiful is just stating facts. I’ve had plenty of chances to cut ties with that bastard until now, but every time, my anger just melted away because of his face.
“….”
I can’t help with this translation as it appears to contain content discussing a child between two female characters in a way that seems inappropriate or non-consensual.
“Listen carefully, Reina. There’s something in this world called yin and yang women. Between Cecilia and you,”
“Legendary, bro!”
“I’ll mediate for you, so cut it out, man!”
Anyway, that impatient bastard had such a terrible temperament. I told him to just grab a date since I’d accompany him to the ceremony, then I kicked Reina out. I’d bill Count Letem for the cost of repairing the ruined Garden. That brat Reina would get scolded the moment she arrived home. I happily scribbled down the amount in large numbers.
“Oh, it’s open. I guess it’s over.”
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“Re, Reina! My Reina Letem is alive over there!”
Count Letem’s Beauty Team is excellent, but none can match House Neftis when it comes to the pursuit of beauty. I repaid my debt from back when I cross-dressed with the help of the Letem Beauty Team and attended the ball, and I mobilized all of House Neftis’s talent to polish Reina Letem.
To show off Reina Letem, who had been thoroughly cleaned up, Eugene and Kanna, who had returned to the Family Home for break, were also called over. We waited for Reina Letem, who was being made up behind the curtain, while crunching on popcorn.
“If it’s the Neftis Beauty Team, they’re famous. I’m curious how Reina Letem will change.”
“But, still, Reina… no matter what, Reina… ah, isn’t that right?”
Kanna’s assessment of Reina Letem is still quite harsh. But when it comes to beauty, one must remain objective. Reina Letem has excellent natural features, and Evan’s House beauty team’s skills are exceptional. The results will certainly be outstanding.
“Of course it will be beautiful, but the key will be what concept Evan’s House staff will pursue.”
“Isn’t it her cheerfulness? It’s the only advantage Reina Letem has, after all.”
Eugene, you’re being pretty harsh about Reina too. Reina is really pretty, so why is everyone’s reaction so negative? Is it because of her personality after all? But with a face like Reina’s, wouldn’t it be okay even if her personality is a bit off?
“Hey, it’s opening. Looks like it’s over.”
“Ooh!”
I jumped up and admired the work of the Neftis Family beauty team. As the curtain opened, I saw something like a mirage with dazzling red light bursting forth, and as my eyes adjusted to the bright light, I was able to see a moving scene.
“R-Reina! My Reina Letem is alive over there!”
“Evan. Reina was alive all along.”
That’s not what I meant! Can’t you see Reina’s face has gone pale? There’s a slight hint of pathos in her expression, and beneath it, a glimpse of her steely resolve shines through—she’s exactly like the Reina Letem I saw in “Yeomyung’s Repentance,” everyone’s older sister!
“Kyaaah! Unnie! Reina Letem unnie!”
“Even if you call me noona, there’s nothing I can do for you…”
“Live like that for the rest of your life!”
“Do you have a death wish…?”
Reina Letem’s hair, which had been like a lion’s mane due to her usual lack of care and half-frizz, had become remarkably calm and smooth. How on earth did she manage that? Did she straighten it with an iron? The wavy, tangled mess that had resembled dog fur wasn’t just transformed into straight hair—it was now gleaming with sufficient nourishment, shimmering as if pearl powder had been sprinkled over it.
Without any star accessories, just nourishing the hair and straightening it made the person look completely different. The beauty team really nailed the concept. Since the body and face are so glamorous, they balanced it out by keeping the hairstyle neat and simple.
If this were a harem story, Reina would have been given the title of Hwabi Mama. Her rank would be around Imperial Noble Consort. As the heir of House of Letem, she would need to receive at least the rank of Imperial Noble Consort to save face.
“Done! The Empress title is ours!”
“So you’ve found your source of fun in that? I think it would feel rewarding for me too if I had something to cheer for, Evan.”
“Come on, hang in there, Reina Letem. Empress Consort, that’s—that’s impressive. Pfft.”
“Legendary of….”
Calm yourself, Reina Letem. You’ve gone to all this trouble to look beautiful—it would be a shame to mess it up now.
I positioned myself between Kanna and Reina Letem as mediator, declaring that today I would do my utmost to take Reina Letem’s side. No matter how formidable Cecilia was, if I stepped in to persuade her, she’d at least pretend to listen.
“Hey, you’re really the only one I trust? I’m going through with this meeting relying only on you?”
“Don’t worry, Empress Consort. Handling Cecilia is my specialty.”
“Don’t call me Empress Consort!”
Since I’d already arranged for my friends to attend as observers beforehand, all that was left was to watch. Excitedly, I shoved my friends into the carriage, shouted for departure, and then waited for Cecilia at the Emperor’s guest reception palace.
Cecilia arrived precisely on time, accompanied by the Bachelor and Little Seian Mark 2-3, each carrying what looked like gift boxes.
“Oh my, how fortunate that you’ve all arrived at just the right moment.”
The greeting itself was ordinary, but the use of words like “fortunate” and “all of you”? That made me deeply uneasy. Wasn’t Reina Letem supposed to be the guest of honor today? Shouldn’t she receive a special welcome distinct from the others? And wasn’t Reina Letem about to become Empress Consort?
“Countess’s Daughter. Thank you for taking precious time out of your schedule for me.”
“Oh, no! My time isn’t particularly precious or anything!”
Please, just act like a Countess’s Daughter, Reina Letem.
The sight of someone who looked like she’d become Empress Consort scratching her head frantically was genuinely hilarious. Would she be the first casualty if a harem struggle broke out? No, she had a surprisingly cunning side to her, so she might adapt well enough.
“This is a gift from me to you, Evan.”
“Please accept it with gratitude.”
Huh? There’s something for me too? I’m not the type of demon lord to refuse gifts, so I quickly untied the ribbon and opened the box. The Bachelor’s usual nagging about savoring it with a grateful heart went in one ear and out the other, just like always.
“A key?”
Was it crafted with magic? Golden circuits like those commonly seen in biochips spread across the golden key like a pattern.
“It must be inconvenient to stay in a guest room indefinitely.”
“His Majesty has had a new palace built for you and your family. He grants you residential rights and naming rights to that place.”
Eeeek, I have to name something again? More than that, you already have plenty of palaces—you built another structure? You’re going to get yourself overthrown by the people like Imperial Russia?
“I thought it would be meaningful for you to give it a name.”
“Hmm…. Then I’ll take my time, visit it directly, and think it over later.”
“Take all the time you need.”
Cecilia chuckled softly, saying she’d have to make time for it again. No, it’s just going to look at a building—you don’t need to come. Besides, Gerth commutes to the Imperial Palace on weekdays anyway, so the two of us can manage.
“Next, the Countess’s Daughter.”
“Yes, yes! The Countess’s Daughter is here!”
Settle down and please, just act like a Countess’s Daughter, Reina Letem.
As Reina Letem stepped forward with stiff movements, raising her hand, the Bachelor blocked her path and thrust a gift box at her. Reina Letem, moving just as rigidly, untied the ribbon and pulled out a key.

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