Today was pretty unusual. Instead of sitting all day inside the library, reading boring books, Aphrodite suddenly got an invitation from queen Perseis.

Perseis Walken came from a famous scholar family from the nearby country. She was known for her knowledge in Beresford language and Cilicion ancient language.

Perseis Walken has the same amount of knowledge as the female protagonist. She appeared in side story 6 when Helios the second male lead decided to give up on the female protagonist.

However, Perseis was married to Helios since the female protagonist disappeared but she was a sidekick so her screentime was very short.

I was angry for some reasons. So in this story, they only made Aphrodite the biggest villain of all. They had potential candidates for all so why chose Aphrodite as the main one?

If the author didn't write Aphrodite to be a Villainess with a plot twist, I'm sure she will continue be a good friend to the female protagonist.

And she won't take this chance to steal her friend's man and if it were like that, I'm probably gonna end up reborn somewhere else.

Without having Ares and Aphrodite as my parents, I can't imagine it. I have already accustomed living with them, eating with them although my parents weren't on a good term.

Seeing their faces everyday and receiving their loves, it was something I really yearned for a very long time now.

It was like a dream come true when I suddenly have my own family like this. It wasn't half bad to still have faith in fairy tale wishing star.

I walked down the hallway to my room. The castle was pretty lively nowadays. When I read the novel, no one really dare to utter a word or have a small talk or laughing until the arrival of female protagonist was here.

But now, it's different. Because of my existence, this castle has turned into a happy lively one. No one would believe that this castle belongs to the cold Grand duke Valentine.

Maybe my existence actually meant something.

I opened the door to my room. Yvonne and Margaret were discussing and shoving dresses into each other's faces.

"No! I think lady Adelliana fit in with blue more!"

"Don't be silly, Margaret! Lady Adelliana would be definitely look good in reddish pink. It matched with her eyes more!"

"If you think about it...okay! I'll handle her hair then."

Their heated arguments went down in a moment. I stood from the door, watching them putting back those dresses into the closet back.

Margaret was the first one to notice me. A really bright smile bloomed on her face as she called for me.

"Good morning, lady Adelliana! Have you eaten your breakfast?"

"Ah yes, I have eaten it." I simply replied to her with a small smile.

Closing the door behind me, I walked to Yvonne who returned from my closet with a single dress in her hand.

"Please stand on the stool, young lady. We need to dress you up quickly."

I did as Yvonne said and let them took off my current dress. It didn't take long for them to finish dressing me up since I was a child.

Margaret began to brush my hair. Yvonne went through the jewellery drawer to pick  the matching jewellery for my dress.

I was wondering how should I act in front of those ladies that will be invited to the ball. It's not like I don't have a confidence in myself, but I was wondering if they'll judge me like how those women from novels did.

I was good at etiquette studies, plus Aphrodite will be with me so why am I getting so nervous out of no reason?

Maybe there will be a random solar eclipse...?

"Lady Adelliana, please don't tense up too much. The duchess will be with you for the whole time."

Margaret calmed me down. I knew that but aside from that, I have an unknown feeling creeping into my heart.

Margaret and Yvonne hugged each other once they see the finishing result. I didn't mind them and head to Aphrodite's room.

I didn't even bother to knock on the door and burst inside excitedly. Aphrodite sat on a chair and have her hair brushed by maids.

The awkward moment when all maids, including my mother turned my attention To me. 

I froze in my place and hide behind the door.

"Adele, come here." Aphrodite's calm voice made me even nervous. Usually, she would never mind me bursting into her room out of blue but today, she might be angry.

I nervously walked to her, hiding my hands behind my back. The maids quickly finish their works and leave the room.

Aphrodite didn't speak to me and only put on her jewellery in silence. I didn't dare to speak and stand in one place.

Aphrodite put on her red lipstick and close the lid. She turned around and we finally face each other.

"Are you angry at me?" The courage that I gathered during the silence made me ask her first.

"No."

"Then...Why didn't you talk to me...?"

"I was thinking just how cute can you get. I should raise Margaret and Yvonne's salaries for making my daughter so cute. I'm done now, so let's go!"

The expressionless face of Aphrodite turned into a smiling happy one.

Gahhhh!!!! Don't scare me like that!!! I was about to peed my pants!!

Aphrodite carried me in her arms and I sat on her laps during the ride to the palace.

"Wowwww!!"

I didn't even bother to hide my excitement when I saw the crowd bursting city. It's exactly like the movie!!

"Are you excited to see the city for the first time?" Aphrodite asked me and hold the curtain.

"Yeah! This is the first time!! I only stuck inside the castle..."

Despite having a good life with a good parents, I wasn't allowed to step outside the Valentine territory. Due to the Valentine and Rowland's power, they have too many enemies so I wasn't allowed to go out even if Ares has many strong knights.

Come to think of it, I haven't seen my maternal's grandparents for a long time now. Maybe, I should ask for Ares and Aphrodite's permission to go to them today.

Little did I know, I had an evil smirk on my face and Aphrodite was smiling with confusion.

"Wahhhh!!! So big!!!"

I shout loudly as my two pink eyes shine unconsciously. The palace was really huge!! I doubt that this is the only palace.

Huhu, so excited!!

We stepped off the carriage and Aphrodite did not let go of my hand. Wowie, I must be really lucky to land my feet in this beautiful historical palace.

Old castles or palaces used to give me eerie feelings, but if the palace is new and clean like this, I suddenly felt like my knowledge in history increase by 70%.

While I was excitedly looking around, I was lift by Aphrodite and she held me closer to her chest.

"Adelliana, we'll tour around the palace later. For now, don't look around."

Even if she said it in a very calming tone, I could still feel like that Aphrodite is scared of something else.

What now?!!!! (」ﾟﾛﾟ)｣?!!

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