Chapter 579

Amira’s Debut
The debut was now only two weeks away, and nobles were steadily beginning to gather in Vardmoi.
Why two weeks early? Well, with travel here, short distances were one thing, but for long distances, a delay of ten days or more was just normal.
That’s why nobles who lived far away and had received invitations were already arriving in Vardmoi.

Now, apparently in times like these, people are supposed to come greet me and such, but I’ve had Modalfas refuse all of that on my behalf.
I don’t want future dealings to be decided based on the size of the gifts they bring.
I just want to do things my own way.
Specifically, things like the Saltas Company’s roadwork on remote highways.
That’s something we set priorities for and carry out as we see fit, and I don’t want nobles meddling in it.
Honestly, it’d only cause problems if they did.
If they’ve got something to say, they can do the work themselves.

Well, leaving that aside, today I brought Amira along to visit Marquis Vardmoi.
The reason was to discuss whether Amira might make her social debut at the same time as my own.
Of course, I already had Amira’s permission.

“Hmm, Amira, is it? If she herself is willing, there should be no issue. She hardly resembles Lady Rodenlight anymore—the hair color’s different too—so no one would suspect they’re sisters.”

“Eh, Amira’s that different from Lady Rodenlight now?”

“A princess’s education differs even down to what she eats. And with her body squeezed tight every day in a corset, her figure changes as well. By contrast, Amira has spent the last four years without such correction, so she’s become just a slim, ordinary commoner type. This shouldn’t pose any problems.”

Hmm, so a princess’s life is harsher than I’d imagined.
Maybe I should gift Lady Rodenlight a dress.

“And as for the debut, what will Amira wear? She can’t show up in everyday clothes.”

“Oh, I’ve already had a long-sleeved kimono made for her, so it’s all set. The design is unified with Kiblinki Saltas.”

“Then all is well. Even so, some nobles are truly impatient.”

Hm?
I wondered if they were bothering the Marquis somehow.

“They can’t get past that butler of yours at your house, so they come here instead asking me to put in a word for them. When I asked what their actual business was, they faltered and left.”

“My apologies for troubling you with that.”

“It’s fine, don’t worry. Still, you should be aware: Amira herself may become a target now. I doubt there are any who could break through Kiblinki Saltas’s protection, but stay cautious.”

“Yes. Thank you, Marquis.”

“Good. …Oh, and while I can’t say it’s exactly serious business, Conniette, who’s been attending the noble academy in the capital, is apparently coming back for the party. Bern as well will be returning once. Welcome them warmly.”

“Understood.”

So Lady Conniette and Little Bern are coming.
It’s been a while.
Well, with Little Bern, maybe not all that long

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