Vita Nova
Episode 3 "High Class Star"
Flashbacks
"N-misses!"
"What's wrong?" lily asked confusedly.
"The first son of Grand Duke Darvin came to see you" he replied.
"W-what!?"
'The first son of Grand Duke Darvin who is famous for being cold, unfeeling, and often killing innocent people with his flat look..Levian de Darvin's..That Imperial Devil?!That's right!!.'
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Episode 3
Upon hearing that, Lily immediately rushed to the main hall to welcome the arrival of the Grand Duke's extremely arrived son.
'Why did the Grand Duke's vile son come here?!I mustn't make a mistake Lily thought as she hurriedly walked into the main hall.
Once there, a tall young man in a white suit stood on the doorstep waiting for Lily.
"I greet the First Son of Grand Duke Darvin.May God bless" Lily said as she bowed respectfully.
The young man had black hair and dark blue eyes like the cold sea of the night.He was just silent with his flat expression.Lily was slightly goosebumps looking at that gaze.
"Let me drive to the living room." Lily bargained
"No need, we're talking here" he replied flatly.
"All right." Lily signaled the servants to leave, leaving her and the Grand Duke's son both.
"What are you here for?" lily asked doubtfully.
"I heard that over the last 3 months you've been lying sick, is that right?" tanyanya.
"Yes, Your Majesty, where did you hear that?" ask Lily curiously.
"Who doesn't know about your condition? Frankly, your condition for the last 3 months has been heard all over the country.Many people believe that in fact you are dead,but Master Duke covered up the truth under the pretext that you were lying sick.Then during the meeting of nobles in the palace, Master Duke answered the Emperor's question about your condition." he replied explaining.
'Looks like that, the other day father went to meet the noble meeting in the Palace, soon there must have been a rumor where.' thought Lily.
"Then it seems like I have to prepare for all the possibilities" Lily said in serious thought.
"Don't call me that, just call me Ian, it's up to you.Or don't call me 'Your Majesty', it's weird." he said.
"Alright, Ian." Lily replied hesitantly.
"Go straight to the point.The stars of the upper class have changed, you must know it.Not you again but 'Lady Iris De Vartita' The only daughter of the family Marquess Vartita.98% of people think you are dead,but Mr. Duke hid it because he didn't want to lose you.They took advantage of Duke's condition to take your title" he said.
"Lady Iris's?Wasn't he the bastard son of the Marchioness and her affair, Count Frenchia?how could he be a High-class Conferred Star?Doesn't anyone know?" ask Lily to Ian.
"It's obvious because the pink hair and eyes are similar to the Marchioness.There may be someone who thinks he's an illegitimate child.The bottom line is that I don't want an illegitimate child who will be betrothed to me to be my future wife,just because she's a Top-Class Star of Association.She's a useless woman." replied Ian.
I did hear rumors from some servants that Lady Iris who is the Star of the Upper Class Association will be betrothed to Ian, the first son of Grand Duke Darvin, the first child of the House of Conquest,Perhaps because of that Ian asked Lily to take back the title of Top-class Star of Association to replace Lady Iris as his fiancee.
"So you're asking me to take that right again?" many ensure.
"At least I can get away from the Devil" he replied.
'Is he not aware that he is also a demon?' lily was surprised by Ian.
"Why don't you refuse that match?" ask Lily curiously.
"Dad and Marquess Vartita were best friends since childhood.There is a great possibility that his daughter will be my fiancee.She is just a troublemaker who has harmed my brothers." replied Ian.
'He seemed to harbor his anger.Hate that?' thought Lily.
"Well shall I do." replied Lily.
"2 Weeks more there will be a party at the Palace, your age starts to step 16 years, right?It's time to be an adult, you have to find a partner at a party." said Ian.
"But, I have no intention of looking for a partner" Lily replied firmly.
"Think about what I said" he replied.
"All right, I have to go home now, see you next time" she continued.
"Hopefully have a great day." said Lily.
Ian nodded then left in a red horse carriage with a golden eagle, the emblem of Grand Duke Darvin.Lily rushed back to the room.Rina brewed tea for the exhausted-looking Lily.
"Miss, are you okay?you look tired." asked Rina worriedly.
"Of course it's not okay, I think it's going to die in my own house" Lily said in cold sweat.
"Huh, Rina when is there a noble association?" ask Lily.
"About 3 days, Miss, at Duke Wilen's residence." replied Rina.
"Prepare the best simple dress for me."
"Well miss."
"Oh yeah one more."
"Yes?"
/Skip 3 days later.
"Miss is ready?"
"Of course it's ready!"
Rina adorned Lily in a very simple light blue dress with a little jewel decoration, according to Lily's eye color.
"You're so pretty!" rina was amazed by Lily.
"Is that so? Thank you." said Lily.
"Who? Come inside."
"Lilly." It was Lucas.
"What's the big brother?" ask Lily.
"Are you seriously going?I'm afraid there's been a problem there.Sistently there hasn't been 1 week since you realized.It's better for you to rest." replied Lucas.
"Sister, I'm not a child anymore.After all, aren't I a Top-Class Star of Association?I can't look weak!" lily replied rather arrogantly in front of Lucas.Convincing Lucas that he would be fine.
"Of course, be careful on the road.If there's someone who makes trouble with you I'll finish him off." replied Lucas.
"Ready!"
"It's just my brother." Lucas said with a big smile.
"Thank you brother."
Lily went to Duke Wilen's mansion in the capital.
'Now is the time to do something useful.'
/Skip at Duke Wilen's residence, Mother of the city.
"I haven't felt a competitive mood like this for a long time (last time during the exam on campus)." I muttered as I walked calmly into the middle of the party.
"Who's the lady?She looks familiar." whispered one of the noble girls there.
"Silver hair, is she Lady Lily Everon?" whispered another noble girl.
"She still looks graceful and beautiful.It has been 3 months since she appeared last time in the upper class association." said a noble girl to one of the women next to her.
Shortly thereafter came the 'High Class Star of Association'.She came in a purple and pink dress and a lot of diamonds and pearls that adorn the dress.Saking luxury, the dress was like giving off its own light even though it was just a reflection of the room lights.
"Geez Lady Vartita, your dress is so beautiful and luxurious" one of the girls told Iris.
"Yes, really beautiful lady!" say another girl.
"Thank you very much, the ladies' dress is also beautiful" Iris said with a smile.
"Thank you very much Lady" they said stunned at Iris.
"It looks like there's a new Lady here." a girl walked over to Lily.Lady Arina, Duke Wilen's Second Daughter.
All eyes were on me, in case I hesitated, I still stared fixedly at Arina's eyes.
"Geez Lady Wilen, haven't seen you in a long time!Did I change that drastically to the point that no one recognized me?I'm so sad." Lily told Arina
"Eh?L-Lady Everon!?" the question is a bit trembling.
"DDID?!?!" shouted everyone in the room, except Iris who was just shocked.
"It looks like I'm making you guys shocked.I'm sorry." Lily said flatly.
"I'm sorry I don't know you, the color seems to change.Have not seen Lady.How are you?" arina asked as if she cared.
'Basic hypocrite.'
"I'm pretty good, thanks for worrying about me." Lily replied.
"I just want to meet the 'Upper Class Star of Association'.Is he here?" lily glanced at Iris.
"You mean Lady Vartita?He was there." said Arina while pointing at Iris.
"Sorry Lady, it looks like your position has been shifted." said Arina.
"Ah that's okay, but it's only temporary" Lily said casually and then walked towards Iris.
"Hello Lady Vartita, your dress is so beautiful, it seems so expensive" I started the conversation.
"This is an import dress, the price can reach 1000 gold" she said arrogantly.
"Your clothes look beautiful.Do you sew them yourself without a designer?How can there be a dress that does not inflate like that." he continued in a condescending tone.
"Thank you for your praise.This dress I make so that my body is more comfortable and not too heavy.More this dress more shapes my curves." said Lily still calm.
"After my family Marquess Vartita is in trouble.Is it okay you use that much money to buy a dress that expensive?" lily asked a little cynically.
"My family produces a lot of high-quality goods.For what am I worried about it lady?" he said very arrogantly.
'Maybe he doesn't know the real events.Well I don't care anyway.'
"After I mine the family Marquess Vartita has been taken over by Viscount Delhi 1 week ago because of a lot of debt.Even selling the title will not be enough.Ah!Is..sign engaged to Young Master Levian to take his fortune and pay off the debt?!" said Lily plain.
"I don't know what you're saying, but it's a pity, we're engaged because we love each other" he said.
"Geez, is that true?Forgive my silliness.but.. Marquess went to my castle with the intention of borrowing money." Lily said a little softly.It was not wrong, early in the morning Marquess came to Everon castle just to lend money.
The people in the room immediately talked about Iris.Iris who was embarrassed immediately went out and went home.
'Iris' reputation will slowly decline, my supporters will slowly rise if I 'help' them right.'
After the event, Lily was about to go home and rest because she was very tired of facing other nobles.But the unexpected happened. Ian suddenly came to the event in very neat clothes.
"Geez, young master Levian!" It's true that Arina liked Ian a long time ago, but Ian always ignored Arina.
"I have nothing to do with you" Ian coldly told Arina.He passed by Arina and walked over to Lily.
"What do you want?" lily whispered softly.
"Lady." He knelt down before Lily and kissed the back of her hand.
"Will you marry me, Lady?" he said with a smile.
Everyone in the room was again startled by the familiar young man's cold dispassion without feeling, not least Lily who was completely shocked.
'W-What else now!?I just want to live well!'
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