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nRieta went out over the fence with faltering steps.

nThe Duke who had been waiting came up and naturally asked her in the language of the kingdom,

n“Is there anything uncomfortable?”

nPerhaps this was how the Duke mastered the language of the Kingdom before Rieta could learn the Imperial language.

nWith such worries in her heart, Rieta smiled and replied in pleasant Imperial language.

n“It’s perfect.”

n“That’s great.”

nHe nodded after carefully rechecking the lengths of Rieta’s sleeves and pants

n“Now you can climb trees safely.”

n“I can?”

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n“You’d better do it when you’re young. If you fall from a tree when you’re older, your treatment period will be longer.”

nIt sounded like Rieta was going to fall from the tree again, so she shook her head.

n“I won’t fall off. Now.”

n“That’s very good.”

nWhile the Duke ordered a few more pants from Madame Emily, Rieta turned her head and looked at Noel.

nHe held back his laughter, stamping his feet together.

nWas it that funny? She thought she was dressed very plainly.

nHe approached Rieta with a soft face and bowed down exaggeratedly.

n“Good morning. Sir Liz.”

n“…..Sir?”

nWhen Rieta asked, he looked up and laughed.

n“It means you look as manly as a knight. Stu…”

nHe tried to add ‘stupid’ as usual, but stopped after looking at his father.

n“Manly?”

n“I mean, it’s just a little bit. Sir Liz.”

nThat sounded like a compliment, but she felt a bit upset because Noel’s expression seemed to mock her.

nReally.

nAt times like this, she could see why Noel was dumped by the heroine and became a second male lead.

nHe treated people like jesters.

nRieta fluttered back over to the screen.

nThe clothes she would try this time were ivory dresses.

nWhile Madame Emily buttoned up the back, Rieta stared at the drifting lace hem near her ankles.

n‘It looks like wheat waving in the wind.’

nIt was delicately pretty, gently swaying even with the slightest movement.

n‘I must be careful not to step on the lace…’

nPerhaps it was because of that thought, and after she put on her clothes, she only crept on her toes.

nHer eyes were only on the edge of her skirt.

nThe lace peeked out from under the dress with her every step.

nMaking sure to be cautious, Rieta unknowingly made herself appear even more lovely.

nEven the blunt Duke was a little amazed at this moment, questioning the mental state of King Liz.

nOf course, he thought that the King must have been a madman.

nRieta was a child whose entire impression changed just by switching her clothing. If he had a daughter like this, he would have given her various designs and colors for her to try on so that his child could find something she liked best.

nWouldn’t all parents be proud of their children?

nWhy did she only dress in worn-out clothes, even as a member of the royal family?

nOf course, when she wore the gown, his servants admired Rieta’s cuteness.

n“Madam Emily, what else did you bring with you?”

nMadame quickly opened another bag filled with accessories as the Duke asked.

nThe first thing she recommended was a miniature hat.

n“She can wear a little gem that matches the color of her eyes. If you place it slightly at an angle like this….Oh my, she’s cute. You look like a princess from a fairy tale.”

nSoon, there was a second candidate, a ribbon.

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n“It’s made of the same fabric as this dress. If you hang it on your hair, look at it. It’s quite elegant, isn’t it?”

nThe Duke nodded. He couldn’t believe how her presence changed just through her hair accessories.

nHe slightly understood why the emperor praised Madame Emily. She was one who drew maximum results from minimal change, a truly great stylist.

n“This is on loan from the jeweler Marion.”

nThe next thing she brought out was none other than a small tiara.

nOrdinary aristocratic ladies were not allowed to wear it.

nOf course, Rieta was exempt from this. She was a descendant of a royal family in name and blood. There was more than enough justification to use a tiara.

n“It’s cute and small, but elegant nonetheless. In fact, Marion made me bring this.”

nEmily didn’t like recommending products she didn’t make herself. Still, Rieta looked amazing with the sparkling tiara on her head.

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/N: Special thanks to Nyurr and MiSa for their generous ko-fi donation.

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