I Will Buy Divine Power With Money! - Chapter 209

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The final party marking the end of the Harvest Festival was always the most splendid.

But today, it was far more extravagant than usual.

Not only was the Imperial Palace covering all food and drink expenses for the empire’s citizens today, but the party itself was so magnificent it was dizzying.

Crystal sculptures, fresh flowers emitting intoxicating fragrances, curtains embroidered with golden thread and adorned with jewels strung together.

Even the empire’s most renowned opera singers were creating beautiful harmonies.

Everyone attending the party was left speechless.

“Such a splendid party. Even I feel overwhelmed just watching.”

“The Imperial Palace really went all out. Well, there were so many incidents throughout the Harvest Festival…”

Two days ago, I was honestly quite worried about coming to the Imperial Palace due to the sudden demon attack.

But seeing this luxurious party, my fears completely vanished.

The Imperial Palace must have been aiming for exactly that.

“Speaking of which, about the treason committed by the Lunata clan. I heard they joined hands with demons – did everyone hear about that?”

At someone’s words, people glanced at each other.

No one looked surprised.

After all, many people had witnessed Beth Lunata directly leading demons.

“Demons, you say. Those who served the Crown Prince and Princess committed such horrible acts…”

“I can’t understand how they could join hands with such disgusting creatures.”

People shook their heads with pale faces.

“But the Princess’s confinement was lifted, which means it was a false accusation, right?”

“There must have been no evidence, or she was proven innocent. Still, given such an unpleasant incident, it would be difficult for her to attend today’s party.”

Though it wouldn’t make much difference whether she attended or not.

Rather than mingling with people at parties, Bizra always returned very early, as if simply showing her face was enough.

Therefore, people’s attention quickly turned elsewhere.

“Honestly, the most shocking thing is the Grand Temple of the Sun God. I couldn’t believe they were fine after being attacked by demons, so I went to see for myself, and there really was no damage.”

“Aren’t you scared, not knowing when demons might appear again?”

“I couldn’t believe it unless I saw it with my own eyes. The forest and parts of buildings were slightly damaged, but it was far too minimal to say they were attacked by demons.”

If you were to name the most notable figures of this Harvest Festival, the Sun God priests would undoubtedly be first.

In just one short week, they had shown such an intense presence.

As if their names had never been forgotten.

They were remarkable people.

“It makes sense, given that the former Holy Maiden possesses such power.”

Former Holy Maiden Ordel, who displayed overwhelming strength at the Temple of the Sun God.

Honestly speaking, Ordel’s name was more deeply engraved in their minds than the current Holy Maiden’s.

“Duke Siery and Priestess Ordel are entering!”

At this timely entrance, people turned their heads as if they had been waiting.

The two appeared side by side, arms linked.

Unlike the first day of the banquet when he wore a beige suit, today Rute was dressed in a black suit.

However, it wasn’t a typical men’s suit.

People gasped at the lace flower-shaped boutonniere and the black lace adorning the hem of the frock coat.

It was an outfit that completely shattered the stereotype that lace was for women.

“A man wearing lace. And Duke Siery of all people!”

“But it looks very natural. Elegant and sophisticated.”

The lace being black made it not overly conspicuous or burdensome.

Rather, it emphasized his slender waist, making him look subtly sexy.

However, no matter how unconventional Rute was, he wasn’t as much as Ordel.

“A black dress.”

The dress that completely exposed her shoulders emphasized her chest and waist before flowing out voluminously below.

With each step Ordel took, the layered skirt spread out magnificently.

The most shocking part was something else.

“To think she’d utilize red lace like that.”

The red lace positioned between the layers of the skirt looked like flames burning in darkness.

It was truly an intense and beautiful dress.

“I thought only bright pastel tones would suit her pink hair, but she carries off such colors magnificently too.”

This was only possible because Ordel possessed a presence superior to anyone else’s.

Thus, people couldn’t take their eyes off the two for a long time.

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“Your plan this time is successful too.”

Under the pouring gazes, Rute whispered to me.

“When have I ever failed?”

I replied with a bright smile.

My final trump card to accelerate the lace trend.

For this day, I had spent days and nights brainstorming with tailor Olga Heriott.

I even sent letters to Jun asking for advice.

The dress born from those efforts was truly a masterpiece.

Even I was amazed by how beautiful I looked.

Trisha’s golden lace was merely a stepping stone for this day.

“Olga says inquiries about lace twilly scarves are flooding in too.”

“Oh, as expected.”

I nodded with satisfaction at Rute’s words.

After Rute gave me a lace scarf as a token during the hunt.

I immediately instructed Olga to make scarves.

The lace scarves made by skilled tailors were works of art themselves.

If this became a trend, other clothing shops would follow suit. But that didn’t matter.

People would consider ours the original anyway.

No matter how much they copied, they couldn’t escape being perceived as imitations.

This is why being the originator of a trend is important.

“Oh, there are many inquiries about lace handbags too.”

“Really?”

That was what I carried around during the Temple of the Sun God incident.

Due to the demon attack, I couldn’t show it much, but when did everyone see it?

“The sight of you pulling out a mace from your lace bag became a hot topic among young ladies.”

“…?”

Why would that sight become a topic?

“Thanks to that, it’s become trendy to carry self-defense weapons in lace handbags enchanted with spatial magic.”

Well, this wasn’t exactly what I intended.

But it’s fortunate that more women are carrying self-defense weapons.

I felt proud to have contributed to women’s safety.

“The Holy Maiden and Holy Sage of the Sea God are entering!”

“Duke Aria is entering!”

With the attendant’s announcement, Carmen in a gorgeous dress, Dominic in holy robes, and Duke Aria in a pure white fur coat entered together.

My eyes met directly with Carmen Aria’s.

“…?”

But why is she coming this way as if it’s natural?

“Carmen?”

Whether Dominic and Duke Aria called from behind or not, Carmen charged straight toward me.

What’s this? It’s scary.

“…”

Carmen, who reached me in an instant, looked me up and down.

“A lace dress. Your previous dress was pretty too, but today’s is really my taste.”

I was inwardly surprised by the friendly tone.

“Is the tailor Olga Heriott from the House of Sieri?”

“Well, yes.”

“I’d like to request one too.”

Carmen boldly made her demand.

“That person is my exclusive tailor though.”

When Rute interjected, Carmen frowned and spoke curtly.

“If Ordel accepts anyway, the Duke will allow it too.”

“That’s true.”

Isn’t that agreeing too easily?

Rute and Carmen both looked at me simultaneously.

As if telling me to decide.

“Well, one dress should be fine, shouldn’t it?”

Honestly, if Carmen wore it too, it would accelerate the lace trend, so it’s good for me.

“…Then I’ll visit Siery Manor soon.”

At my answer, Carmen spoke with a slightly relaxed expression.

I couldn’t help but chuckle at her appearance, as if she had released her tension.

“Why are you laughing?”

“Because you’re funny.”

I just answered honestly since she asked, but Carmen’s face scrunched up.

However, surprisingly, she didn’t act temperamental and suppressed her irritation.

The worry she had shown yesterday was also gone.

She must have let go of her lingering feelings. That’s a relief.

Then Nashas, the High Priest of the Annihilation God, and the party from the Sun God’s Main Temple also entered the banquet hall.

Today, not only Idella, Seth, and Airic attended, but Victoria and Monica as well.

As soon as everyone entered, they scattered in all directions throughout the banquet hall as if dividing roles among themselves.

I smiled contentedly at their determination to work hard at networking, just like at the first party.

Everyone’s doing well.

“His Majesty the Emperor and Her Majesty the Empress are entering!”

“His Highness the Crown Prince is entering!”

7 o’clock sharp.

With the attendant’s resounding announcement, the door that only the imperial family could use opened wide.

“…”

“…”

When I turned my head, my eyes naturally met with Crown Prince Felix’s.

It wasn’t the kind and gentle gaze of the Crown Prince I had seen until now.

His eyes looking straight at me were the ferocious ‘Evil’ itself.

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