Chapter 18

Lady Romelia's wedding was like a dream.

It seems that everything, from the pure white dress and the deep blue dress she changed into, to the decorations that matched them, the venue, and the reception for the guests, was all prepared by Sir Peyan, who was to become her husband.

Moreover, it was so sophisticated and well-tasted that even we, the songstresses who are accustomed to being invited, were impressed. The food was, of course, excellent, and even the small details during the stay were meticulously arranged to ensure comfort. All of this was done without Lady Romelia, the bride, having to lift a finger, as Sir Peyan took care of everything.

"There's nothing to do at all," Lady Romelia said, as she casually visited Gille-Ganzena just before the spring festival.

"Wow!! Aletta, you were sent to that carving?!"

Oops, I'm speaking too loudly, seniors.

"What's that, the worst! You should have refused. Didn't you have a terrible time?"

Yes, I did.

The carriage from the townhouse was refused, and when I arrived, I was left alone in an empty temple. There were no instruments, no one to sing, and no caretaker. My first job upon arrival was to tune the piano, and when I told the seniors that the choir hadn't even been formed yet, they cried.

I stopped talking because the seniors were so indignant that it seemed I might not be allowed to return home.

Especially since Lord Carving is one of Lady Alicia's suitors, and they are already angry. If they knew that he used this as an excuse to refuse entry to the castle, they might really not let me go home.

When Lady Romelia heard the story first, she was extremely angry and seemed ready to take me to Gaine immediately.

"That woman's lack of morals is astounding. Choosing someone like that, no matter how handsome Lord Carving is, shows what kind of person he is!"

Seniors, you're really letting it all out.

In our country, it's an atmosphere where you can't say such things, so it seems they've been holding it in for a while.

Still, Lady Alicia's reputation is bad.

The seniors gathered here are on Lady Romelia's side, so I'll take their words with a grain of salt.

However, I do feel that ignoring precedent is not a good feeling.

"Last year, she only did a triumphal tour in her hometown, and this year, it's the autumn tour. It's a busy time for the harvest, so it must be difficult for the hosts."

"Normally, that would be the case. I thought so too, but it seems they really wanted her to come to Carving after 20 years."

"Right. The reason she didn't go on a tour during the winter parliament was because she wanted to attend the evening parties, wasn't it? The Priestess."

Yes, according to precedent, the Priestess's tours are often held in winter.

It's a time when agriculture is less busy.

However, winter is also the social season in the capital.

The schedule was set by the temple, but I had doubts and inquired about the arrangements being accepted without adjustment by the Carving territory.

It seems it has been since the memorial for Lord Joshua's parents, and the expectations of the people are high.

They want her to come whenever she can.

At the meeting I attended before leaving, the representatives from various regions were excited that their wish had come true.

Given how much they have neglected the temple, I thought the region might have a weak faith in the goddess, but it seems they have a deep devotion to the Priestess.

The influential people who saw my face for the first time asked me countless questions about Lady Alicia, and when I said I didn't know much, they were clearly disappointed.

I'm sorry, just a humble songstress.