Chapter 85

I overdid my role as the adopted daughter, Chapter 085: From Seraphon's perspective, it might be different, but Elsa was angry.

Anyone who wasn't a fool would clearly understand that those words were meant to belittle Hera.

Viola gently covered Elsa's hand, which was pushing the wheelchair.

She shook her head subtly, trying not to be noticed.

'Princess Viola?'

Elsa, who had extended her hand without thinking, ultimately remained silent.

Instead, Cromson spoke.

"There is a difference between casting a levitation spell on a wheelchair and casting it on a person..."

It's much more difficult to cast a spell on a person than on an object.

Therefore, it costs more to cast a spell on a person.

Cromson was startled when he met Elsa's eyes.

"But... I will do my best to serve. Hehe."

Hera took out a leather pouch from a subspace.

"This is your fee. Mage, you may leave now."

"Thank you for your patronage! I hope to see you again!"

Cromson, holding the leather pouch, smiled obsequiously.

Although it was a bit different from the usual proud mages, Cromson didn't mind.

'So generous!'

Not only did he escape the terrifying Elsa, but he also received such a hefty fee, so he had no regrets.

"I'll be on my way. I wish you a happy and peaceful journey!"

Then he turned and immediately started descending the mountain.

Viola was still curious.

'What is Hera planning?'

In fact, Hera could have formally hired a mage from the magic tower.

Because Hera was the actual owner of the Terra Caravan.

'Did hiring Cromson from the beginning fit into Hera's grand plan?'

Suddenly, Viola's whole body shivered.

Could it be that even this was part of the plan?

'It can't be, right?'

Hera smiled and said.

"Yes. As a guest of the Luibarten family, it wouldn't look good for her to ride in a wheelchair."

"Thank you for your understanding, Leida."

"It's nothing. However, the person who made this wheelchair might feel a bit sad. Missing the opportunity to pass by the great Gold Lord."

"He will understand."

Seraphon's expression was full of pride for the Gold Lord.

He kept looking at Elsa and smiled beautifully.

Elsa was carrying Hera on her back.

'Such a sight' Seraphon didn't even like this.

'With a strong male butler around, why does Elsa have to carry her?'

He couldn't understand the Bellatu family, even if he tried.

Actually, he didn't want to understand, but he barely concealed his inner thoughts and guided them.

"This way."

The Gold Road was much less crowded than the Silver Road.

While it took three days to wait to enter through the Silver Road, the Gold Road only required about five minutes of processing time.

'Ah, I'm tired.' They received too many gazes on the way here.

He ignored them forcefully, but he felt completely drained.

Then Hera said,

"Typical of my sister."

"What is?"

"Ignoring the annoying gazes of the Silver Road riffraff, the spirit of Bellatu."

'Me? When?'

I just avoided eye contact because it was uncomfortable!

"Usually, VIPs passing through the Gold Road would at least give a nod to the people on the Silver Road."

"But her coldly ignoring them was quite impressive."

"......?"

"It looked good."

Viola's mind went blank for a moment.

She had never seen such content in a novel or in the author's setting book.

'Damn, I didn't know!'

In the story of 'The Shadow of Bellatu' that unfolds through Viola's perspective, there were almost no mentions related to the 'Baraja Viscountcy'.

Because Viola, growing up as the Black Bellatu, had no connection with the Baraja Viscountcy, known as the symbol of luxury.

From the start, it felt like something was off.

A large, golden gate came into view.

Viola's party passed through the Gold Gate and entered the Baraja Viscountcy.

"Once you pass through the Gold Road, you'll see the main road of this place, the Master Road."

As soon as they arrived, Viola had to tightly close her mouth, which was about to open wide.

A very well-maintained and comfortable road was visible, with luxurious brand stores lining both sides.

It was fitting for the Baraja Viscountcy, where all the world's luxury items were produced.

"And in the central part of the Master Road, there is the Royal Zone, where our family's main store is located."

The closer they got to the center, the more prestigious brand stores appeared.

[Luibarten Store.]

When they arrived at the three-story, luxurious building, Viola couldn't help but open her mouth wide.

'What...? There are so many people here?

In this luxury store?'

Viola was amazed.

Just reaching the Baraja Viscountcy itself proved that one had a certain level of wealth or power.

Moreover, among the children visiting the Baraja Viscountcy, even those who had power often deliberately hired servants or mages.

This was because the entourage itself was a display of wealth and power.

In any case, being here meant that one was a person of a certain level of wealth or power.

'So many rich people are swarming here.'

There are so many rich people in the world.

When she was inside the Bellatu Dukedom, she didn't really feel it.

While the Bellatu family was wealthy, they focused more on 'military power' than 'wealth'.

They didn't live frugally, but they also didn't indulge in luxury.

Therefore, people who didn't know the Bellatu family well often misunderstood that they had power but not wealth.

'They say a single piece of clothing here costs over a million dalias.'

A pair of shoes costs a million dalias.

A piece of clothing costs several million dalias.

A bag costs several million dalias.

A coat costs ten million dalias.

A sword scabbard or a bow costs tens of millions of dalias.

Despite the exorbitant prices of these luxury items, the line was so long.

Including the entourage, at least forty people were in line.

To use the Luibarten family's luxury store.

Seraphon brushed past the many people.

"This way, please."

Throughout the journey guided by Seraphon, Viola felt her back burning.

Similar to what happened on the Silver Road, the same thing was happening here.

'Isn't the Bellatu family known for avoiding luxury?'

'How are they treated as VIPs by the Luibarten family?'

But here, the situation was a bit different.

'I thought they would look like terrifying people, but they don't. Especially, the strange aura of that young lady is mysterious.'

'It's because she has a brutal aura, typical of someone who has killed many people.'

'Really?'

'To survive in the Bellatu family, you have to kill at least a hundred people.'

'How can they be so barbaric?'

Viola wanted to shout.

No!

That's all rumors!

The rumors have been distorted!

'But... there's Bizhen right above me.'

Bizhen was indeed a murderer, and the people of the Bellatu family did commit murders without hesitation.

Of course, under the assumption that there was a just cause.

'Ugh, uncomfortable.'

It was even worse than before.

The gazes she felt when entering the Gold Road were even stronger.

The Luibarten family was one of the top noble families in the Baraja Viscountcy.

It was natural that more people would gather here.

'Isn't it strange to smile gently and walk lightly now?'

With the gazes of many people waiting in line behind her, Viola slowly moved forward.

Meanwhile, Seraphon spoke to Elsa.

"Does the lady have anything she usually wants to own?"

He added an unnecessary explanation, even though no one asked.

"I can't presume to meddle with the ladies of the Bellatu family, but I want to show my small appreciation to the beautiful lady."

"I don't."

Elsa answered briefly.

Elsa was a person far from luxury.

Personally, she preferred practical clothes over beautiful ones, and sharp swords over pretty jewelry.

Of course, the Luibarten family did refine famous swords, but they were excessively expensive compared to their performance.

"Still, when you enter our store, you might see something that sparkles even more. They say it approaches you like fate, just like us."

Seraphon smiled leisurely.

'You just haven't experienced it yet, Lady Elsa.' When you see beautiful trinkets and jewels, your eyes will definitely change.

'The barbaric people of Bellatu wouldn't even let you admire such beautiful things.' Even the Bellatu family themselves lack the discernment for luxury, so how much more so for their butlers.

'I will surely bring out the hidden desire for beauty in your heart, Lady Elsa.'

Elsa replied.

"If I need something, I will buy it, Lord Seraphon."

"Our family's items are loved by people more than they deserve."

Therefore, they are much more expensive than their actual value.

A butler's salary can't even afford to look at them.

So, offering to gift such expensive items was implied.

"I want to convey that love to you.

I think Lady Elsa is fully qualified for it."

"Qualified?"

"Yes. Because Lady Elsa is more beautiful than the morning star."

Elsa, recalling her promise with Viola, gave a vague answer.

"I appreciate it."

Viola's party entered the store through the VIP entrance, receiving gazes from many people.

As soon as they arrived, Viola witnessed an absurd scene.