I Don’t Want to Be a Lady

wrapped around my waist, white pants that showed off my slender legs underneath, and black boots made of good quality leather. It was a perfect example of noble.

“Now, let’s get out.”

As I came down to the main hall, everyone who was waiting gave an exclamation. Among them, Madam Kaien raised her eyebrows in surprise and approached me.

“You really surprise me every time

I see you. I’d like to join, but unfortunately, I wasn’t given the qualifications. Please, I want you to act with confidence.”

“Yes, Mother.”

I greeted her by bowing my upper body slightly, following the etiquette of male nobles.

“To think Charter didn’t see you like this and left earlier… He must have fallen for you again if he sees you.”

She was probably saying this because she didn’t know our contractual relationship.

“I will see you in a little while. Then, I will leave before it’s too late.”

“Yes, go ahead.”

As I nodded and greeted each person who came out to see me off, I saw someone who shouldn’t be there.

It was Layla. She was the one who intentionally avoided me after the hunting competition as if she didn’t even want to run into me. I stared at her, slightly surprised to see her out of her room.

“Hmph!”

Layla, as expected, let out a snort and turned her head away.

She didn’t even want to run into me, but she came out to see me off… I guess she must have been very curious about me.

I also turned my head and headed to the front door. Bein was waiting in front of the door. I stood for a moment, glanced at Bein, and said, “You listened well, didn’t you? I was worried that the money I gave you to buy clothes would have been used to buy food.”

Bein lifted his glasses with his index finger and said, “I do what Lady instructed me to do perfectly.”

“Yes, but I guess you forgot to buy shoes.”

At my words, Bein looked down at his feet and said nonchalantly, “Lady didn’t instruct me to buy shoes.”

That’s right, I didn’t instruct him to buy shoes. Still, what’s the point of wearing new clothes but worn-out shoes? He’s such a senseless fellow…

Pouting my lips in disapproval, I said, “Even if I don’t say that much, you should do it yourself.”

“Yes, I’ll try my best.”

I almost felt irritated by Bein’s indifferent attitude of answering insincerely, but I endured it.

The awarding ceremony would be a turning point in my life. Maybe that was why today, I felt like I could tolerate looking at Count Bornes’s face. Of course, it was just what I thought.

I might throw my gloves on that face if I ran into him. And I might say, ‘Let’s fight for the title!’

After climbing into the carriage under Bein’s escort, I offered Bein to join me. “We have a long way to go, but it will be boring, so let’s ride together. There something I want to ask.”

At my words, Madrenne’s eyes, standing next to Bein, glistened with anticipation.

“Madrenne, it’s not you.”

For a moment, Madrenne seemed to bow her head and cursed at me, but since today was an important day, I decided to let it go.

Bein quietly climbed into the carriage. I couldn’t figure out what the young man sitting across from me was thinking about. There was no individuality or will in his tone or gesture. Should I say he was like a skinny wooden doll with no emotions.

It seemed to be because of those blurry glasses that I couldn’t even see his eyes properly. People have to look into their eyes and speak to understand the truth hidden inside.

In the end, I asked in frustration, “Can you see in front of you with those glasses on?”

Bein paused for a moment at my question, then said, “This is not for viewing.”

“What kind of shit is that?”

Bain had to explain, but he didn’t feel the need to explain, so he shut up. I looked at the madman, then turned my head out of the window.

After a moment of silence.

“What about the kids?”

At my sudden remark, Bein raised his head and looked at me. Bein, who probably thought I was asking about his younger siblings, answered calmly. “I told them to stay inside quietly today.”

“Hmm~ Will that brat Teil really listen?”

Bein let out a low sigh and said, “I don’t think so.”

“Pfft! That brat was very fearless. He threw dirt at noble… Still, teach him to never do that again. You know what I mean, don’t you?” I said, still looking out the window.

Bein understood what Arianne meant. To

be honest, he was really surprised to hear the whole story from Teil. What Teil did could have resulted in immediate punishment for the contempt of the nobility. Even if he was still a child, there was no way nobles would forgive him.

But the lady of Bornes, the evilest family in the Empire, forgave him? As a young man, he couldn’t figure out the reason. Of course, there was a rumor that Arianne was an angel, but the lady was definitely not an angel. He also thought that rumors were not to be believed. Seeing that she forgave his younger brother and gave himself a chance.

He won’t know whether this would be a real opportunity or the beginning of the destruction until he goes through it.

The smart Bein knew the meaning of Arianne’s bestowal of title. Therefore, he had no doubt that his future wouldn’t be bright. Nevertheless, her proposal was a golden opportunity that he would never have twice in his life. So Bein decided to take advantage of this opportunity actively. He won’t allow anything to stand in his way.

“We have arrived.”

The coachman announced their arrival at the Imperial Palace. I took a deep breath and said to Bein, “Let’s go.”

When I got off the carriage, the chamberlain of the imperial palace personally met me. Usually, the chamberlain didn’t come out to greet nobles. They were in an important position to serve the emperor directly. Hence, their position was comparable to that of a count. It was unreasonable for them to meet a noble who had come only to receive a title baroness. However, the fact that such a person came out to meet me would indicate that the emperor cared a lot about me.

“I really don’t know what to do with Chamberlain coming out.”

When I politely bowed my head, the chamberlain greeted me with a friendly smile.

“Welcome. Your Majesty is waiting for you early. Come in.”

I entered the palace under the guidance of the chamberlain. Behind me, Bein followed with an expression still unknown inside.

“Lady Arianne is coming.”

As the chamberlain announced my arrival, the door to the ceremony was opened.