That Piece Of Trash Was Me - Chapter 177

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Chapter 177

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The platform with seven stacked steps looked exactly like a stage where actors would stand, and Klaus walking out to its center truly looked like the perfect protagonist.

 

“I am Klaus Rosevar, descendant of the great Wolf King and ruler of the Lupinus Kingdom, a severed tail of His Majesty King Rashen.”

 

It was a greeting that would sound truly strange to nobles from the Spring Continent.

 

But it would be just as striking.

 

Especially his face.

 

Among the ladies, some were now turning bright red. I too was so surprised that I couldn’t take my eyes off him.

 

‘That damn dog really is handsome.’

 

This was the first time I’d seen him dressed up like this, aside from the illustrations I’d seen while playing the game!

 

The Klaus I had seen all this time was…

 

Klaus beaten to death.

 

Klaus turned into a bloody mess.

 

Klaus crawling on all fours.

 

Klaus skinny as a skeleton.

 

Klaus like a petty thief who secretly invaded my room under cover of night…

 

And so on.

 

Thanks to that, this was almost the first time I’d seen him seriously dressed up, truly looking like a prince of a nation.

 

‘Wow. Why is my throat dry.’

 

I quietly nudged the court attendant standing frozen beside me and received a glass to drink some champagne.

 

As I slowly moistened my throat, I suddenly felt the gazes around me glancing toward me.

 

‘What?’

 

Did they notice Klaus looking at me and smiling earlier?

 

With this many people around, over a brief moment of eye contact and smiling?

 

Do people really have such excellent dynamic vision?

 

The puzzlement was brief.

 

“That Prince Klaus’s brooch is strangely a blue diamond. Incredibly large like your necklace?”

 

Sophia, who had been fanning herself with a feather fan while gazing at the princes with strange eyes, whispered as if muttering.

 

Only then did I narrow my eyes.

 

Sophia was right.

 

Klaus was wearing a brooch on his chest, and it was made of very similar material to my necklace.

 

‘Did that guy have so much money.’

 

While I was having such thoughts, Sophia’s voice had thorns in it.

 

“Others will misunderstand if they see this.”

 

“Really? Since everyone’s watching, everyone will misunderstand?”

 

“Yes. So, Tulia. Be careful with your conduct.”

 

I looked at Sophia and tilted my chin.

 

“Why should I?”

 

“What do you mean why? Obviously…”

 

“I don’t have a fiancé like you and it’s just coincidence. You’re the one who should be careful with your conduct.”

 

When I spoke meaningfully, Sophia’s complexion, already having many guilty spots, turned slightly pale.

 

She glared at me with a cold gaze before turning her head away sharply.

 

Sophia’s expression hadn’t been very good throughout the entrance anyway.

 

Moreover, with two incredibly beautiful sculptural figures appearing at this event, Sophia seemed to pity her own situation even more.

 

‘But why hasn’t Ferdinand come yet?’

 

At this point, is he just not attending? It’s his own triumph ceremony.

 

Surely the Empress didn’t interfere – it was at that moment when weak anxiety crept in.

 

Empress Carmi smiled and opened her mouth.

 

“At such a joyous and wonderful occasion, it’s truly worrying that the Crown Prince cannot attend due to poor health, Your Majesty.”

 

She seemed to be worriedly mentioning this to the Emperor beside her, but it was just obvious deception.

 

Right now, everyone in the hall was focused on the platform.

 

‘Oh my.’

 

Thanks to that, the nobles nearby heard all of the Empress’s words, and her statement spread toward the people in the hall like riding waves.

 

‘Really. Empress Carmi. How wicked, how wicked.’

 

Emperor Alessandro’s expression hardened slightly.

 

It wasn’t because he was upset that Empress Carmi mentioned Ferdinand’s health in a public setting.

 

“Tsk. Enough. It’s not the Empress’s concern.”

 

“But…”

 

“Don’t worry about it.”

 

It was because of his dissatisfaction with Ferdinand.

 

If this weren’t a public occasion, he probably would have added words like ‘useless brat.’

 

‘Actually, isn’t that guy the worst one? Ferdinand is still his own son.’

 

The Emperor consistently showed displeasure toward Ferdinand, yet was happily smiling while personally offering seats to Benjamin and Klaus beside him.

 

Certainly the platform above was sparkling like a separate world.

 

Both Klaus and Benjamin.

 

Though they were all expressionless, their appearances were tremendous.

 

If a fully grown Ferdinand joined that group, people’s eyes would probably be blinded.

 

‘And if our twins were there together too? Oh my, it would be like creating another sun in the world.’

 

I suddenly had a cunning thought and smiled.

 

“Your Highness the Second Prince.”

 

“Ahem?”

 

“Shouldn’t Your Highness also go up on the platform?”

 

Specifically, inserting Dave among those handsome men.

 

People love comparisons.

 

Especially physical comparisons, needless to say.

 

Dave had a decent enough face, but among the sun-like shining male leads, well.

 

A pebble among diamonds.

 

A weed among flowers, you could say.

 

Dave seemed to know this well too. The fact that if he went up there, only his appearance would be compared.

 

Just as he was about to clear his throat and change the subject.

 

“Your Highness the Second Prince is also a noble person, so you should rightfully wait in a high place.”

 

At my words driven like a nail, Dave swallowed his words. He looked momentarily speechless.

 

“Well, hmm. Still, since His Imperial Majesty hasn’t called for me, I can’t act on my own. I…”

 

“You’re right, now that I think about it, Your Highness the Prince is correct.”

 

I made a fuss while cutting off Dave’s words.

 

“Today this place is the Crown Prince’s triumph banquet after all. Thank you for enlightening me, Your Highness the Prince.”

 

“…”

 

“Then just stay here.”

 

Dave looked dumbfounded. And as he mulled over my words, he seemed gradually displeased.

 

Of course, since there was nothing wrong with my words on the surface, he couldn’t find fault.

 

He just scratched himself alone and his complexion worsened.

 

I just smiled, pretending to know nothing, pretending to be the most foolish person in the world.

 

‘So who told you to use your mother to request the first dance on your own?’

 

And before long.

 

“His Majesty the Emperor bestows wine!”

 

With the Chief Attendant’s resounding cry, pages moved busily carrying silver trays holding several crystal glasses. Golden wine sparkled enchantingly within the beautifully carved crystal glasses.

 

Thanks to this, the attention of people who had been glancing only at the platform – or more precisely, staring entranced only at Klaus and Benjamin – was also diverted.

 

“Now that I think about it.”

 

“Yes?”

 

“Why would Prince Klaus Rosevar and Lady Frazier be wearing similar accessories?”

 

I hadn’t expected the topic to shift from me to Klaus.

 

“It must be a coincidence.”

 

“Even if it’s a coincidence, could they really obtain such precious blue diamonds at the same time? I don’t understand.”

 

“Anyone can see they’re a matching pair, can’t they?”

 

“But I’ve never heard of Lupinus Kingdom proposing a marriage alliance to House Frazier…”

 

I deliberately didn’t turn my head toward the whispering and pretended not to hear.

 

Rather, I was welcoming it inwardly.

 

‘Please gossip to your heart’s content.’

 

The reason scandals arise?

 

It’s because the other party is ugly.

 

A scandal with a super handsome man like Klaus becomes good news.

 

‘Starting tomorrow, I should make rounds to the Baektul Salons once a day.’

 

Surely the nobles who’ve become curious about Klaus and my relationship will visit the Baektul Salons.

 

I should deliberately drop hints about visits to make them come even more often!

 

And make them spend money!

 

Having more money to hold is a good thing. Lisian and Leon’s birthdays are coming up soon, so I could prepare expensive gifts for them.

 

I was indulging in such thoughts while slowly savoring my drink.

 

“Dave.”

 

Emperor Alessandro’s voice rang out from the platform. The moment everyone’s gaze, including mine, turned in that direction.

 

“You shall dance the first dance with Lady Sophia Frazier in place of the Crown Prince.”

 

Dave’s eyes bulged as if they would pop out.

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