Sleeping Beauty Wants The Throne
32. The New Crystal Lady

As predicted, the town's notice board had already been mobbed by many people. News of the Crystal Lady's change soared high among the public be it the nobility or the laity. In the newspaper and gossip magazine was no less the same until the public who responded seemed to be divided into two; being a pro or con to the report that Luz did the other day.

The jostling did not hinder the level of curiosity of the people towards the royal announcement regarding this rare issue. After seeing the results, they whispered softly. Because if their criticism reaches the ears of the nobles, it can certainly cause danger.

"Is the judge's decision correct?"

"Well, I'm not sure. But what can we do?"

"But I heard rumors from Thompsville. He said, this is the best."

Luz grew curious about the outcome the judge decided on. The woman further tightened her headgear, barging in mingling with other people who participated enthusiastically waiting for the results of the struggle for the title of Crystal Lady between the two daughters of Marquis Thompsville whose hostility aura had been thick since long ago. Athene with a formidable aura that would not let her blood sister take her place, and Odyssey the weak sister was helpless but wanted to get justice.

That's what people see. But reality is inversely proportional!

...Royal Judge's decree...

...Sormenie...

...As to who is entitled to the title of Crystal Lady, by this all the higher-ups along with the decree of the King have agreed that Lady Brietta Odyssey de Cera, the, the second daughter of Marquis Thompsville has been chosen as the nominee of Supreme Woman of Sormenia's choice. For this reason, everything that has been announced is absolute and inviolable. May God bless our prosperous country....

Luz. "I'm chosen...."

"It's just a weird title like this."

Luz turned his head, watching a forty-year-old man who looked furious with his thin body.

"The honorary title of a son of a bitch, it doesn't matter and can't give us rice. What's the point, huh?!"

Pensive luz. Of course Athene had never thought of such a thing as that person said because every day the girl was just having fun with the wealth of Marquis Thompsville. But now, the authority of the Crystal Lady had already fallen in Luz's hands.

"Pray that the new Crystal Lady is different from the old Crystal Lady" said another old woman. "After all, hasn't the Grand Duke shared his warehouses with us for free?"

"Life is not just about the stomach" said another. "We need clothes, houses, and capital to trade. Life is not just for eating!"

"Basically, the elders are not very good at being grateful!" the others were no less angry, "If the Grand Duke doesn't support us anymore, what can you do, huh!"

"It's not that it's not good to be grateful, I'm just telling the truth." the man seemed to be getting more emotional. "Work is limited because many young people are better than us and I can't stay at home without doing anything!"

"If you don't want to live peacefully anymore, just move away from Brighton!" other retaliation that is provoked to blow up the anger.

"No need to fight, I have a middle ground for your worries."

They simultaneously turned to Luz who was still loyal to cover his head until his amethyst bead was closed so as to give a mysterious impression.

The old man was grim, "What do you have, little girl?"

"It just so happens that I pioneer a new product here." Luz opened her head covering and smiled brightly, "I opened a new store downtown. There will be a new launch of beauty products suitable for all genders. How, do you want to work with me?"

The brown woman replied hesitantly. "It's certain that the capital alone is expensive."

"No need to pay a penny." Luz flicked his finger. "Alias free!"

"Look what, don't you have to spend money?" answer Luz relax. "If you're not sure, it's the Grand Duke who will vouch for it."

Grand Duke, sorry. I got you involved, heheh.

"Sorry to interrupt." A child goes first, "I. Let me work with you, miss."

Luz equated his height with the shabby-clothed boy. Smiled thinly and then stroked his head. "What's your name, baby?"

Luz spread his smile until the child smiled as bright as the morning sun. "Hansel!"

"Well, Hansel's good. You're accepted." Luz took something from his pocket. "Here's something for you."

"Well, bread!" Hansel received a loaf of bread planned for Luz's breakfast with sparkling eyes. "Thank you!"

"Hopefully you like it" Luz replied happily.

"Then ... I'll try to work with you," said the brown woman. "Rightly what the master said earlier, the work is getting limited. At this age of mine, it's getting harder and harder to find a job."

"No problem. You can try a few days if you're not sure about the job I'm offering." Luz standing. "A little more, come to my shop. After that, other matters will be explained there."

"It's done with your business?"

When he turned around, Luz was so surprised to find that the Grand Duke was already standing right behind him. When he saw this man, Luz recalled the incident yesterday until his cheeks reverberated.

Want to know how Luz feels right now? The shame returned to the surface.

"H-hello, Grand Duke. Long time no see" said Luz.

"How, are you satisfied with the results, Crystal Lady?"

Hearing the Grand Duke's reply, the public wondered. First, why would this foreign miss be able to behave so intimately with their leader, and secondly, why would the Grand Duke call her the Crystal Lady. Isn't the new Crystal Lady based in Thompsville — where she was born— not in Brighton?

"Yes, as expected and so on I will try to help the people," Luz replied complacently. "If you will, Your Grace."

"Why not as long as it's good for everything?" Alastair turned his gaze to everyone. "If anyone doesn't have a job yet, then you can work with the Crystal Lady just like she said. While at Brighton, he'll help you by opening up new jobs."

Everyone still doesn't believe. The one standing before them at the moment turned out to be truly the Crystal Lady!

"I will guarantee your safety." Alastair glanced at Luz who was standing beside him. "If Crystal Lady dares to deceive you, then I will not hesitate to punish her."

"Thank you, Grand Duke. Thanks to you and the Crystal Lady, we've been helped" Hansel said, flaunting his pure white rabbit teeth. "You really are a good match!"

The joke certainly invites the laughter of many people who listen to it. No one was afraid of the Grand Duke, they all looked familiar like a whole family. Alastair is also not a typical respect-crazed person, and yes .. The atmosphere in Brighton is indeed peaceful exactly as they said during the shootout a few minutes ago.

But there's one mistake here. Because of his pale skin, a red tinge looks so clearly adorned both cheeks Luz after hearing Hansel's joke to add to the amused stiffness of the people who participated heavily mocked with the Grand Duke.

Tell me, where did a kid as small as Hansel learn to match people?!