Chapter 24

"Stoll, Yui is in trouble."

Lord Rodan stopped him, and Stoll raised his head.

"Didn't you also swear an oath when you made the contract?"

"It's different! What Yui-sama taught us proved the legend of our clan to be true! A simple employment oath isn't enough!"

"Okay, I understand your feelings, but it seems Yui-sama doesn't fully realize how amazing she is. Wouldn't it be better to have her understand and then take the oath again?"

"But—"

"Also, if Yui-sama marries Lord Arjitt, she will be royalty... then, the oath of our clan to the royal family can be fulfilled, right?"

At Mimachi's words, Stoll's body trembled slightly.

Despite being in full armor, it was clear that he had reluctantly agreed.

Eh? Wait a minute?

I just taught her how to dress!

The amazing part is the people who made the armor, right?

I'm not amazing; the people who made the armor are amazing! I wrote this to show them, but everyone smiled warmly and said, "Okay, okay," and ignored me.

"Well, something unexpected happened, so I'm late, Rodan. I need to go back and talk to the head of the Menes family... and his son as well."

"Ah, yes."

Lord Rodan's eyes took on a distant look.

"The head of the Menes family..."

"Considering Yui's physical strength, I'll make sure not to rush in as soon as I tell them... I can't guarantee anything from tomorrow, but for the ball in three days... Yui's skills should be enough to make a dress, right?"

"Yes, but what about etiquette?"

"Lord Rodan, Yui-sama has no problem with etiquette. It's just the dancing..."

"Dancing can be declined this time, so it should be fine."

Ny? Dress!?

You mean I can make something for my current appearance!?

"Yui, can you make matching protective-sewing outfits for the ball with Lord Arjitt in three days?"

Lord Rodan held up three fingers and added, "Make it the best you can."

"Is there a preferred color?"

My voice, not fully recovered, made a hoarse sound.

"Better to avoid grass green; it's the current king's color."

"I like blue tones. Maybe it's because my magic color is blue-silver."

I see?

I sketched out a few designs.

"Hmm, nice... I'll leave it to you. I'll come to pick you up in three days."

Ah, so attending the ball is a done deal...

Well, since I'm engaged to the former king, and my skills as a seamstress are apparently more amazing than I thought, a debut in society is inevitable.

Moreover, the debut is more about showcasing my skills in protective sewing.

A shiver ran down my spine.

To think there are craftsmen who can casually force such unworthy clothing on others... their very existence insults seamstresses.

To think that father was so terrible at his craft... to mock all clothing without protective sewing, that's absolutely unforgivable.

I waved goodbye to the carriage carrying the former King Arjitt, being held by Stoll, and although I wanted to start working immediately, that day I was only allowed to refine the design.