Chapter 7 (1/2)
Translator: Wawaa
Editor: WilsonWilson
It was a different world when they went inside. The young noblewomen, dressed up splendidly like peacocks, were walking and giggling in a group. They had a seemingly endless chatter, talking so fast that no one could even understand what their conversation was about.
“Oh no.”
Konny mumbled.
When Lara turned back, looking as though she was asking Konny what’s the matter, Konny whispered to her with a sullen look.
“We should have come with a group too! The other ladies have at least three or four maids following them. They even have a personal escort. Milady is probably the only young noblewoman…who wore casual clothes with only one maid.”
“Is that so?”
Lara looked around to check the fact.
When she looked closely, Konny was right. The number of maids serving the young noblewomen was a problem. Additionally, their dresses were more noticeable, too; fancy and luxurious banquet dresses embellished with jewels, laces, and ribbons showed off their glow here and there.
“You’re right.”
The dress Lara was wearing was only red in color, but it was actually more like a casual dress. There were barely any laces, let alone jewels. The design was simplified due to its intense color, making it more sophisticated rather than luxurious. The same went for her shoes. What Lara was wearing was loafers with low heels.
“Pfft.”
A burst of laughter could be heard.
When Lara raised her head, among the young ladies who were gathering next to the central fountain, a girl with bright platinum blonde hair pointed to Lara with the tip of her fan.
Then, they whispered among themselves.
A high, loud laugh spread quickly and could be heard everywhere. Anyone could tell that they were mocking Lara. They wore the most luxurious and expensive dresses in this hall and sat over the central fountain as if to show off.
“Red dress?”
“Tacky. And what’s wrong with her hair? I guess she just came after cutting firewood.”
“I have never seen her before. Where did that bumpkin come from?”
Their glances resembled that of wolves that had found the prey that they liked. Lara realized that she was prey for those girls today.
“Milady… let’s leave for today and come again next time.”
Konny, who was always quick-witted, grabbed Lara’s dress. The Lara that Konny knew was an innocent lady who was weak to this kind of teasing or bullying.
“I’m fine.”
“I am not fine. Let’s at least go out and buy a dress. You are rich, milady.”
“It’s okay.”
Lara really did not care. To put it bluntly, even if those girls came in a group and grabbed Lara by her hair, she would not be scared.
“They were just cute.”
“Pardon?”
“What can they even do to me? All they can do is just whisper from afar. That’s just a cute temper. They have never done anything bad nor have they experienced it themselves.”
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“Milady…”
“Konny, don’t worry too much.”
“Still…”
“But I’m not even a kid anymore.”
When Lara laughed it out like it was not a big deal, Konny replied with a serious look.
“You are a kid. You are only 19 years old. I don’t know who decided the standard, but you don’t automatically become an adult the day after the coming-of-age ceremony. And besides, no matter how old you are, you can still get hurt by what others say.”
Oh yeah. I’m 19 years old.
When Lara was unfamiliar with her younger age, a host in a red suit appeared from inside the hall and spoke out.
“It is starting soon!”
Rumble
A heavy, huge door began to open behind him.
There were all kinds of young ladies there―the one who was at loss for what to do, the one who pulled her friend’s arm with a shriek, the one who received her wallet from her maids, the one who pushed her way and arrogantly took the lead. Lara reached out to Konny as she saw the other girls entering the seats for the audience under the guidance of the host.’
“Let’s go.”
“Really? We’re going in for real?”
“We have come all the way here. We can’t just go back without doing anything.”
Lara did not have a hobby of showing off her male slaves that were put in pretty armor. But that man―Demian Rhode Drake, it was a stroke of luck that Lara met him as soon as she came back in time. It was her opportunity to correct the biggest mistake she had made.
She would be his sponsor.
She would give him whatever he needs and she would do whatever she could to help him. She was scared of him but she would not avoid him. If she could relieve the guilt that strangled her every time she thought of him, any price that she had to pay was not a waste. Demian was Prince Sidhar’s natural enemy, which meant that he was Lara’s absolute ally.
The looks on her eyes became firm.
“Can I have your attention, please?”
It was the host earlier.
Standing in the middle of the field, he gave an announcement to the audience with a megaphone in one hand.
“The new slaves are preparing to be shown to you. Don’t go back right after the match. Show us your good discernment!”
The field heated up.
The young ladies who came in a group whispered among themselves while the young ladies who came alone had their maids check their wallets while covering their faces with fans.
Who will take over the most attractive slave?
Who will pay the highest price?
Who will be the most notable Master Lady in this arena?
“Let’s start the first match! The mighty warriors of the best clients of our arena; Miss Swavy and Miss Dvonn, will compete in the honor of their Master Ladies!”
Wooaaaahhh.
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A loud cheer erupted as if to shake the field. One would think that the ladies would be elegant and coy when they watched the battle, but they were surprisingly aggressive.