A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires Volume 3 [Complete] by Hagure Metabo

Author:Hagure Metabo
Language: eng
Format: epub

A scene at the New Currency Preparation Room of the Mint Bureau of the Dukedom of Haldoria.

Chapter 3: Lurking in the Entertainment District

“Miss Ellie, are you sure you don’t want to wear a dress?” asked Mireille.

“I am. I’m not going as a noble lady, after all.

The outfit I’d chosen was perfectly tailored and of fine quality, but it was not a dress. It was, in fact, gender-neutral and rather similar to men’s clothing.

Lunoa called for me, “Miss Ellie, it’s time to go.”

“I’m coming,” I said. The carriage must be ready.

I patted Alice’s head and followed Lunoa to the carriage. She sat in the driver’s box and started advancing toward the imperial palace we could see in the distance. When we reached the gate, the guards stopped us. Lunoa nervously showed them our invitation, and they let us through. A maid then led us to a drawing room. As soon as we stepped in, all eyes turned to me. Though Lunoa seemed more stressed than ever, I was perfectly at ease.

“How do you do, Lord Lucas, Mr. Calvin?” I greeted them, smiling

Lucas, Calvin—the guild master of the capital’s branch of the Merchants’ Guild—and their respective attendants were already in the room. Just like me, they’d been summoned today to be congratulated for their help in uncovering the culprit behind the counterfeit coins incident. Lucas and I had successfully apprehended the culprits in the kingdom. Meanwhile, Calvin had worked tirelessly to track down every last fake coin in the empire and make sure no more entered the country.

Considering my situation, I felt reluctant to receive praise in such a ceremonious way. Still, the emperor insisted saying that he’d lose face if I refused. I could see his point, as I’d been in the empire for some time already and had even joined the dungeon dive on behalf of the crown not too long ago. So, I ultimately accepted his invitation.

My whereabouts had long been uncovered, so it didn’t matter much. Speaking of which, it surprised me the kingdom had yet to make a move.

I was telling Lucas about Alice when a domestic walked in.

“Count Lebrick, Mr. Calvin, Miss Ellie, please follow me to the throne room.”

We stopped our idle chat and followed the servant through the halls. Our group stopped in front of imposing doors that soon opened, allowing us entry into the throne room. Everyone walked along the red carpet and came to a halt a few meters away from the steps that led to the throne before prostrating. Lucas was kneeling in front while Calvin and I remained slightly behind, as was appropriate. Once we were in position, the emperor stepped into the room.

“Raise your heads.”

Noblemen and ladies of the empire stood on each side of the room, and a minister read a list of our achievements. The emperor praised us and bestowed honorary knighthood for Calvin and me. Then came Lucas’s turn.

“Lucas Lebrick,” the emperor started. “You’ve served the empire remarkably. In light of your accomplishments, I hereby award you new land and bestow upon you the title of margrave.

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