Me, a Princess? My Lord! - Chapter 20

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Chapter 20

In conclusion, the lemon was quite effective. It was fascinating.

The nausea didn’t completely disappear, but it became bearable.

Perhaps the sour taste really did help with motion sickness as Desion had said. Or maybe it was because my attention was distracted elsewhere.

“A bit cute.”

Desion’s casually thrown words and his smiling face kept circling in my mind.

It was surely a meaningless comment, yet strangely my heart felt restless.

‘Forget it. It doesn’t mean anything.’

Heidi squeezed her eyes shut and shook her head vigorously.

* * *

Only after eating about three more lemons did the boat carrying the two finally reach the port of Aras.

As soon as they arrived, they had to transfer to a carriage and travel for quite a while, but it was much more bearable compared to the sea journey.

“Wow…”

There was also the joy of admiring the exotic scenery.

Heidi pressed her face against the carriage window, taking in the colorful buildings and people on the streets that flashed by quickly. Though similar to Panther where they spoke the same language, the atmosphere was much more vibrant and distinctive.

Desion glanced at the scenery outside the window and said.

“It seems we’re almost there.”

“Do we have a schedule today too?

“I’d like to let you rest right away, but unfortunately there’s something we must do today. Unless you’re unbearably exhausted, that is.”

At Desion’s words, Heidi shook her head.

“I dozed off earlier, so it’s manageable.”

“That’s fortunate. She’s such a busy person that it’s not easy for her to make time.”

She?

Heidi’s gaze turned to Desion’s face.

“It wouldn’t be wrong to say we came to Aras essentially because of this appointment.”

“Is she someone close to you, Teacher?”

“Close, you say…”

Desion tilted his head slightly.

“I suppose you could put it that way.”

It was a somewhat ambiguous answer. Heidi glanced at Desion hoping for a more detailed explanation, but he didn’t add anything more.

Shortly after, the carriage stopped in front of a Red-Roofed Mansion.

“Shall we go.”

Heidi slowly crossed the garden with Desion’s escort. Her attention was briefly captured by the architectural style that was quite different from Panther’s atmosphere.

“Desion!”

An unfamiliar woman’s voice rang out clearly.

“It’s been so long. Was the journey here comfortable?”

At the unfamiliar figure approaching gracefully, Heidi unconsciously swallowed her breath.

“…!”

She wore a deep red dress like roses and was a beauty who perfectly fit the description of alluring.

Her slightly tanned skin sparkled golden in the sunlight, and her intense eyes had the power to capture one’s gaze.

Every time she walked, her abundant curly hair cascaded naturally to her waist, swaying gently.

“Fortunately the weather was clear so the waves weren’t rough. Thank you for making time.”

“Expressing gratitude between us seems rather unnecessary. Whenever you need my help, just say the word.”

She came down and stood in front of Desion.

The two naturally shared an embrace. Though it was a light and brief gesture, Heidi couldn’t take her eyes off them.

‘They’re close enough to embrace?’

Just as Heidi flinched at seeing a side of Desion she’d never seen before.

“Then this person is…?”

The woman suddenly turned her gaze to look at Heidi. Her eyes sparkled with interest.

Desion nodded and introduced her to Heidi.

“Heidi, this is Frida Marcelina. It would be appropriate to introduce her as the most influential woman in Aras’s Social Circle.”

“Oh my. That makes me feel unnecessarily proud.”

Frida extended her hand toward Heidi.

“Hello, Miss. It’s an honor to meet you. I’ve already heard about you from him. You’re said to be a very precious and special person, aren’t you? If you need anything, please feel free to ask.”

“Yes…”

In front of the confident Frida, Heidi somehow felt intimidated.

When Heidi nodded awkwardly, Frida warmly wrapped her arm around her shoulders and led her into the house.

“Come in. I’ll invite you to my secret vault.”

* * *

The moment Frida opened the door, Heidi unconsciously let out an audible gasp of admiration.

“…Wow.”

“Please look around comfortably.”

A magnificent chandelier held the center of the high, round ceiling, and animal-patterned rugs were laid on the gleaming marble floor.

The walls on all sides were filled with dresses organized by color, and shoes and hats were beautifully displayed in glass cases in the center.

Frida winked and said.

“I keep the jewelry separately. I’ll show you that later too.”

Heidi’s eyes widened as she asked.

“Is this a shop?”

At Heidi’s question, Frida smiled softly.

“No, Miss. This is my Dressroom. It’s a space I cherish like my heart.”

Overwhelmed by the dazzling colors that made her eyes spin, Heidi let out sincere admiration.

“It’s really wonderful!”

“Shall we look around slowly? I’ll introduce you to everything.”

While looking around at various things following Frida, Heidi suddenly turned her head looking for Desion.

He had been admiring a painting on the wall, but sensing her gaze, he slowly approached.

“Is there some problem?”

Heidi whispered.

“But… why did we come here?”

“Because you’ll need many clothes too.”

“But you’ve already given me so many clothes…”

Desion shook his head.

“In the Social Circle, clothes are like weapons. Everything you wear will become a topic of conversation.”

“…”

“Aras is famous for silk and dyes, so clothing culture has been developed since ancient times. Clothes that become popular in Aras get imported to Panther the following season. And Marcelina is the one who dominates Aras’s Social Circle.”

Then Frida gently wrapped her arm around Heidi’s shoulders and said.

“Today we’re going to find a style that suits you perfectly, Miss. We need to hurry to complete everything while you’re in Aras, so shall we begin?”

* * *

Frida first took Heidi’s measurements.

“Your posture is so straight that you have good balance.”

Frida muttered. She held various clothes under Heidi’s face and examined them meticulously.

“Most everything suits you well, but it would be better to avoid dark colors as much as possible. Shall we try on about ten outfits for now?”

Heidi was frantically dragged around by Frida’s hands, repeatedly putting on and taking off dresses. Skilled maids attached themselves to help her.

From bold designs with deep cuts that revealed skin, to classical styles that covered up to the neck.

These were things Heidi had never worn in her lifetime, let alone even seen. Though Frida explained from the side, she couldn’t understand everything.

‘I still don’t know what’s what.’

Pearl earrings, magnificent sapphire necklaces, emerald rings…

In contrast, Frida unhesitatingly took out various items to hang around Heidi’s neck and put on her ears.

“This is really fun. Since you look good in everything, I’m getting excited too.”

She laughed cheerfully and made eye contact with Heidi in the mirror.

“Now shall we try a proper transformation?”

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