I Got Engaged To The Blind Duke - Chapter 57

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I Got Engaged to a Blind Duke Episode 57

“What brings you here for real?”

“I told you. This used to be my training ground.”

“Then did you come out to train?”

“No, for a walk.”

Marine tilted her head.

Is it just my imagination that this conversation feels strangely off-track?

“You came to the training ground for a walk? Why?”

“Do I have to explain everything to Temporary one by one?”

Wow, it’s been a while. Prickly Duke.

“No. You don’t need to. Then please continue your walk. I’ll be going now.”

The Duke’s cold tone pierced her back as she turned around.

“Where are you going?”

“To my room.”

Seeing the Duke’s mood was thoroughly twisted, it seemed like something had happened. At times like this, running away was the best option.

“Why are you running away when I come?”

“It’s not running away, it’s just that Master isn’t here either…”

Hit right on target, Marine mumbled excuses hesitantly to avoid getting on the Duke’s bad side.

“I’ll watch you. Get into position.”

But how can he watch my posture when he can’t see?

Marine wanted to ask this fundamental question. However, to avoid going against the Duke who seemed to be in a bad mood, she picked up her sword and got into position.

Then his cane slightly lifted her hand. She could put more strength into her grip.

When the cane firmly pushed her heel, her foot moved slightly more inward. Her thigh muscles tensed solidly.

“Try it.”

“Yes.”

When she swung the sword while maintaining that posture, her legs seemed to support her more firmly.

Even when swinging the sword, it struck down more powerfully.

Marine looked at the Duke with admiring eyes.

“How do you do that?”

She swallowed the rest of her words: when you can’t even see.

At her excited voice, his lips relaxed ever so slightly.

“Use a sword for a lifetime.”

“Wow, then I’ll also spend my whole life…”

“Of course, you need talent to back it up.”

Tch, I should have known. This is why life is hard for people without talent.

“From now on, when the Butler can’t teach you, I’ll teach you.”

“What?”

“Isn’t it better to learn from the Western Region’s Commander-in-Chief than from a Knight?”

She also swallowed the words: Learning from such an important person is more burdensome.

Somehow, if she said she wouldn’t learn, that sharp personality that was being particularly prickly today seemed like it would become even more pointed.

“Yes, it’s an honor.”

As if her words were the right answer, a satisfied smile appeared on his lips.

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“Miss, please wake up.”

Yulia gently shook the sleeping Marine’s shoulder.

Marine forced her sleepy eyes open and looked up at the unfamiliar ceiling.

Where is this? Oh right, I came to the main house because of the party.

“Miss.”

“Mmm, I’m awake. Just a moment.”

“Even a moment isn’t enough.”

From early dawn, Marine was forcibly seated on the bed by Yulia while still half-asleep.

Her younger brother had talent in swordsmanship, and Yulia was also quite strong.

“Yulia, you weren’t originally this kind of character…”

“Pardon?”

“No, no. I’m up.”

“I’ve warmed the bathwater with rose petals scattered in it.”

“Rose petals?”

“Would you prefer different flowers?”

“No, no. Let’s go with that.”

A rose petal bath from dawn. What luxury is this?

It made her realize even more that today was the party day.

“I’ll be checking the water temperature, so please get out of bed quickly.”

“Okay, okay.”

Hearing Yulia leave the room, Marine lay back down on the bed.

“An engagement…”

Though it was a fake engagement, it was the beginning of the biggest event that would never happen again in her life.

“Miss!”

Marine was dragged out of bed by Yulia, who had returned quickly.

She was washed here and there by Yulia and other maids, and fragrant oils were applied to her.

A rich floral scent bloomed from her body.

As soon as she returned to her room, Idre and Julie burst in as if they had been waiting.

“Hello, Miss Marine. We’ll begin now.”

Idre, wearing white gloves like a surgeon, looked passionate with gleaming eyes.

Julie, standing behind her, carefully took out a wrapped ivory silk dress.

The dress was wrapped in delicate lace from the neck to the upper chest line. The softly flowing skirt that shimmered subtly was luxurious while perfectly complementing her delicate figure.

“Miss, you look so beautiful!”

Yulia, clasping her hands together, admired Marine wearing the dress.

Marine nodded while looking at herself in the mirror that took up an entire wall.

They say clothes make the person, and it suited her well.

“I’ll start the makeup now.”

When Idre took out cosmetics from her bag, Julie wrapped a white silk cloth around Marine. This was to prevent makeup from getting on the dress.

Unable to sit for fear of wrinkling the dress, Marine simply closed her eyes while standing.

She just waited for all of this to end quickly.

Her hair was pulled this way and that, and various things were applied to her face.

“There, it’s finished.”

At Idre’s satisfied voice, Marine, who had been dozing while standing, slowly opened her eyes.

As she naturally raised her hand to rub her eyes, Idre caught her wrist.

“Valued Customer, this won’t do.”

“Ah, sorry.”

She momentarily forgot what she had been doing until now.

Marine quickly lowered her hand and smiled slightly with an apologetic face.

“Now, please check it yourself in the mirror.”

“Yes.”

After Idre stepped aside, Marine looked in the mirror and was startled.

Snow-white milky skin. Eye corners that looked pure and innocent with subtle makeup. Light green eyes that appeared deeper and clearer. Plump, swollen pink lips.

Her platinum hair, richly braided and naturally draped to one side, sparkled as if dusted with silver powder.

“Who…?”

The thin, shabby-looking woman had disappeared, and a radiantly glowing woman stood before her eyes.

“Hehehe. What a joke.”

Idre burst into laughter as if amused and opened the jewelry box.

A brilliantly shining teardrop-shaped aquamarine necklace was placed around Marine’s neck. When aquamarine earrings with long silver threads were added, all preparations were complete.

“Miss, you are so beautiful.”

Yulia clasped her hands together tightly and was practically sobbing.

“Thank you.”

Marine turned to look at Idre, who stood there as if admiring a work of art.

“Designer. Thank you so much for the dress and makeup.”

“I’m going to be the future Duchess’s exclusive designer, aren’t I?”

Idre subtly revealed her wish.

Marine smiled brightly.

Idre was indeed the real Duchess’s exclusive designer. She would become a good friend and exclusive designer to the Female Protagonist she would meet in the future.

When Marine nodded as if agreeing, Idre grabbed Marine’s hands with a moved expression.

“Really?”

“Yes, that’s how it will be in the future.”

“Miss Marine, please take care of me from now on.”

Marine couldn’t bring herself to answer those words and responded with a smile instead.

“Miss. Shall we go down now?”

When Yulia gently urged from behind, Marine nodded.

“Yes. Designer, thank you. See you at the party hall.”

“Yes.”

Taking Yulia’s hand and leaving the room together, Marine walked a little and asked worriedly.

“How is Mother’s illness?”

“She probably won’t be able to come to the party. She’s very disappointed about it.”

“She must have overexerted herself helping with the party preparations.”

Marine regretted asking Roanna to help with the party work. Though she herself had been busy with party preparations, Roanna had enthusiastically taken charge of the party work.

Though her health had improved greatly since coming to the Duke’s Castle, Mother had always been weak from before. She had overworked herself to the point where she should have gotten sick earlier, but couldn’t get up the day before the party due to fever.

“The Baroness was so happy preparing for Miss’s party.”

Despite being young, Yulia was thoughtful.

“Thank you, Yulia.”

“Please don’t thank me. I haven’t done anything.”

When Yulia waved her hands shyly, Marine gently stroked Yulia’s head.

Such a good child.

“Shall we go?”

“Yes.”

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