The Villainess is a Millionaire Solver - Chapter 198

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Chapter 198

After finishing all the business in Belmare Port town and returning, there was a request from the Imperial Palace. It was asking for an additional supply of ‘World Tree’s Lullaby’.

‘That’s simple enough.’

Last time I had to borrow an imperial mine, but now I have my own mine. When I passed the successor test, Father returned the real estate he had confiscated to me.

I went to the nearest brass mine among them, took pieces of the World Tree, harvested thirty emeralds, and sent them to the Imperial Palace.

With this, all the tasks we had to handle were complete.

Now we could hold the covenant ceremony with peace of mind.

Since Ruellian had already spread word to the Sect to prepare, the rumors must have spread enough throughout high society.

When we actually announced we would hold the covenant ceremony, it caused another uproar.

“‘Kicking away the Crown Prince to choose His Excellency, are religious men the trend? Since being Crown Princess has too many duties, it was ultimately a clever choice…'”

I fluttered the newspaper.

“What kind of nonsense analysis is this? Why are you all sitting here making such strange interpretations? Doesn’t anyone even consider the hypothesis that it’s because of love? We went through all kinds of hardships together because of our common enemy and grew fond of each other. My heart chose him.”

“The President doesn’t seem to appear as such a sentimental figure.”

Gremory Editor-in-Chief pushed up his monocle and spoke in a dry tone.

“If you really don’t like it, shall I write an article for you? A 50-page special feature on what a touching romance it is?”

“Ah, no…”

Though such minor disturbances occurred, they couldn’t stop my anticipation from building. And finally, the day of the covenant ceremony arrived.

Around dawn when the light was dimly breaking, I heard murmuring sounds from outside.

Since I had woken up early anyway, I got up and opened the door.

“Is something wrong?”

“Oh, Young Lady!”

Hanna, who was in charge of security and standing tall in front of the door, greeted me in surprise. Not just Hanna, but all the advisors who help me in every field were gathered together in a crowd.

I asked in confusion.

“It’s still dawn, what are you doing?”

The advisors hesitantly replied.

“We’re sorry for being noisy. We were practicing.”

“Practicing for the covenant ceremony?”

“No. Before that, we were practicing entering the room to help prepare you.”

“So you were separately practicing the dressing process? It’s something you do every day, why practice it?”

“Well… we’re too nervous.”

Mia, the advisor in charge of clothing, confessed honestly.

“We’ve helped dress you hundreds of times before, but this case is very special. We’re so nervous we might make a mistake.”

So they wanted to practice touching my hair and dressing me in advance?

I laughed at my advisors’ cute thinking.

Even if they were holding their own covenant ceremony, they probably wouldn’t be this nervous.

“Why did you think that? There’s no way you’d make mistakes! You’re all perfect professionals.”

Even when I said that, everyone’s faces still clearly showed nervousness.

“Alright. Since we’re all awake anyway, let’s start slowly from now. Don’t worry. We’ve been doing well all along.”

“Yes.”

Only then did the advisors’ anxiety seem to fade a bit as they relaxed their faces and came inside.

There was a reason to pay extra attention today.

More people’s gazes would be focused than ever before.

Ruellian said to come comfortably regardless of whether attention was focused or not, but the businesswoman inside me wouldn’t stay still for that.

Actually, this is an incredibly special opportunity.

Isn’t this a covenant ceremony of true love that only the one Agent of the Divine in the Empire and his companion can hold?

More than 30 years have passed since the predecessor held this ceremony, and it won’t happen again for decades to come.

Therefore, people’s interest was tremendously focused.

‘In other words, it’s an opportunity for promotion.’

During the 【Empire Knight Tournament】 when I was all prepared to promote, uninvited guests intruded and ruined everything.

I had to seize this opportunity instead.

My capable advisors had been going around various stores of our 【Imperial Department Store】 for several days, discovering optimal items.

“How much did you say this costs?”

“39,900 perel.”

Mia said while putting cubic earrings on my ears.

39,900 perel. What a beautiful price. At this level, even commoners could buy it once in a while to treat themselves.

Today’s styling was all like that.

‘What? Not 3.9 million but 39,900?’ Surprising people like this. And letting them know that everything I’m wearing is sold at our 【Imperial Department Store】 to induce purchases.

I was scheduled to become a walking advertisement today. Anticipating demand would surge right after the covenant ceremony, we had prepared large quantities of inventory.

“To connect even a once-in-a-lifetime event with business, truly admirable.”

Benjamin, who was in charge of ordering, gave thumbs up several times.

Thinking of those words, I lifted my head.

“Even when in love, work must go on.”

“Oh…”

Serene and Lilibeth, who happened to be entering, exclaimed in admiration.

“That’s a very meaningful statement, Lady Aristina. I’d like to use it as an advertising slogan.”

“Why make such a big deal of it?”

“I’m serious. We were all just talking about that. While congratulating you, Young Lady, we also said we shouldn’t miss this opportunity.”

They chattered away while laughing.

Did their money-making tendencies rub off from hanging around with me?

These friends have now evolved into people who think with business minds first no matter what they see. They were perfectly in sync with me in deciding to utilize this once-in-decades opportunity.

“Young Lady! You suggested I mention having a headache during interviews to subtly advertise our family’s headache medicine, right? It seemed like such a good idea that I prepared a script. Could you take a look?”

“My goodness! You even prepared a script? How diligent.”

In the laughing and chattering atmosphere, the advisors’ tension finally eased, and we were able to finish preparing well for the covenant ceremony.

When I came downstairs, Father Carnel Rosen and the Elders were waiting. Everyone was dressed magnificently in formal wear for today.

“Why am I so nervous?”

Father had a face full of tension. Helmut took away the flower decoration that was about to be torn to pieces in Father’s hands and said.

“Since it’s the day your daughter faces a major life event, it’s only natural for a father to be nervous.”

“No. It’s a bit different from that. After going through so many incidents, I have this anxiety that something might suddenly happen again today.”

“It’s okay, Father!”

“It’ll be fine!”

Everyone shouted in unison.

There was only one way to calm Father down.

We all went to the family’s large hall together. And following my suggestion, we bowed toward Mother’s portrait displayed there.

“Mother will watch over us from heaven too, right? Right?”

Portraits cannot change their expressions.

But it seemed like Mother was smiling gently at my words.

I wasn’t the only one who thought so, as peace finally came to Father’s face too.

“Yes. Your mother will watch over you. Now, let’s go so we’re not late. Sion must already be there.”

Following Father, we all left the manor and headed to the main hall of the Main Temple.

The majestic temple that had stood for over a thousand years through changing dynasties.

That sacred and dignified place was decorated differently just for today.

For the covenant ceremony of true love that the Agent of the Divine must hold, it was beautifully adorned with blue and white flowers and crystal orbs symbolizing sanctity.

In the center gathered people who came here today to witness the covenant.

The imperial representatives were the Crown Prince Brothers and Princess Violet. Besides them, almost everyone I knew attended.

“Lady Aristina has arrived.”

When the Squire Knights quietly announced, everyone turned their heads to look this way.

Seeing people’s reactions, I could tell today’s strategy was successful.

Admiring gazes poured onto my blonde hair decorated with sparkling small gems, the dress worn in pure white to match the sacred covenant ceremony, and the ruby necklace that matched well with my red rose-colored eyes.

The moment I stepped into the ceremony hall while receiving everyone’s attention.

All the flowers decorating the place suddenly turned purple.

“Ah….”

I stopped walking in surprise.

The color of these beautiful flowers was exactly the same as Ruellian’s eyes.

“My goodness! Look at that!”

“Is it normally like this?”

While everyone was murmuring in wonder, I once again recalled memories from the past.

When Ruellian’s stigma was dyed with the same light as my eyes, subtly revealing his heart.

Looking at these purple flower clusters, this time it felt like my heart was being dyed the same color as his eyes.

The fact that our hearts had been dyed with each other’s colors meant that our minds were filled only with thoughts of one another, didn’t it?

As I stood happily among the purple petals dancing in all directions, Ruellian appeared from beyond the arch.

At that moment, it seemed as if a dazzling radiance was cast down.

If I had really come casually when he said to come comfortably, we would have almost created a scene of ‘prince and beggar girl.’

A pure white cloak spread majestically like wings. Black hair that stood out even more distinctly because of the dazzling golden crown symbolizing the sun.

Holding a sacred golden scepter in his hand instead of a holy sword, approaching this way with undisguisable joy on his face….

I truly thought he might be an archangel sent from heaven for humanity.

“Wow….”

The people gathered here also stirred with admiration.

But when we approached each other and met under the arch, it became quiet once again.

While everyone was already preparing to be moved as they watched.

Ruellian took out a silver branch from under his snow-white wing-like cloak and held it in his hand. Then he looked at me and quietly opened his mouth.

“Aristina Bianca Rosen. I already confessed my feelings for you in that place only we know, but I want to confess once more in this place. I truly love you and will continue to love you. In my life, you are now my only companion.”

After saying that, he knelt before me and held out the branch.

“I swear to love only you for eternity, so will you become my companion?”

“Yes.”

I answered with a smile.

“I will gladly accept.”

When I reached forward and grasped the branch, it transformed into silver thread and tightly wrapped around both our hands. Then it changed into dazzling light and disappeared.

The people who had been watching with bated breath cheered. Their voices gradually merged into one, beginning to chant the same word.

What? They want us to kiss?

Our eyes met.

At that moment, Ruellian seemed to be thinking the same thing as me.

‘Hmph, no way. We won’t show them that. We’ll do it when we’re alone together.’

Amid the cheers that seemed to shake the temple, we embraced each other affectionately.

Ruellian bent his legs slightly and lowered his head, while I stood on my tiptoes to match his height.

Receiving the beautifully dancing purple flower petals, we touched foreheads and promised eternity.

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