Dress Completion and Graduation Ceremony
Oh my, did I do a good job or did I do a good job?
To ensure the dresses were ready for the graduation ceremony and the party, I pushed myself to the limit, sacrificing sleep to create the perfect dresses.
With these, Young lady Kou won't be embarrassed.
Whew, I'm exhausted...
"Lily! This dress is amazing! The fabric stretches and it feels slightly cool!"
"I used a special fabric."
"What kind of fabric is it? Mother said you could use Spider Silk."
"It's a slightly higher-grade silk. Anyway, do your best at the graduation ceremony and the graduation party. I can't accompany you as an outsider."
"Leave it to me! I'll amaze everyone!"
"Kou, remember to behave elegantly once we leave the estate."
"... Yes, Mother."
I’m a bit worried about that part. Will she be okay?
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Kou’s Point of View
My dress, which can be called my battle attire, was completed.
The bandits who attacked our house were apparently from Jagant’s faction, but there's no evidence.
Trying to pursue it would be futile, so Mother decided to let it go.
The real pain was the dress being ruined.
The dress for the graduation ceremony had already been completed, but it was shredded.
Lily boldly claimed she would remake it, and she did, along with two party dresses.
The design of the dresses is a bit different from the ones before.
They will definitely stand out, but I'll wear them proudly since Lily worked so hard on them!
"Madam, Young lady, we've arrived at the senior school."
"I understand. Kou, don't forget your manners as a lady."
"Yes, Mother."
The carriage door opened, and I stepped outside.
Many students and their parents were already gathered, and attention turned to me, the newcomer.
...Well, of course I’d attract attention.
I'm stepping out without even wearing a robe in winter.
But strangely enough, I don't feel cold in this dress.
Is it thanks to the fabirc?
"Oh my, isn't that Young lady Kou? You should at least wear a robe outside; you shouldn't be pretending to be tough."
Geh, it's her.
The daughter of Marquis Morogaword, Emanuela.
She belongs to my Father's rival faction and always finds a way to bother me.
Did she have to pick today of all days?
"Good morning, Young lady Emanuela. Thanks to this dress, I don't feel cold outside. I'm fortunate to have found a great dressmaker."
"Tsk... I heard your dressmaker died?"
"Died? Where did you hear that?"
"Uh, no, um... Excuse me!"
She's always like this—loose-tongued and reckless.
Where did she get the idea that our dressmaker died?
At most, they should only know that they are missing.
Anyway, I need to head to the grand hall for the ceremony.
"Good morning, Young lady Vardmoi. You’re wearing quite an unusual dress today."
"Ah, Princess Rodenlight!"
Princess Rodenlight is the third princess of this country and two years older than me.
She should have graduated from the senior school by now, but she stayed to conduct some research.
However, that research ended this year, so she's graduating.
"I wish you a good day as well, Princess Rodenlight."
"Please, relax more. By the way, where did you get that dress? I have never seen fabric like that before."
"Yes, it’s from our family’s merchant."
"The merchant under Marquis Vardmoi... which means it should be Spider Silk. But this seems even more exquisite..."
That's right.
This fabric seems superior to Spider Silk.
If it’s not Spider Silk, then it's probably Mana Spider Silk, right?
"Princess Rodenlight, we should head to the grand hall, or we’ll be late."
"Oh, that's right. Young lady Kou, see you later."
Princess Rodenlight left.
I need to get going, too, or I'll be late.
The graduation ceremony is a tedious event, but I'll manage.
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