Gift
The next day, a carriage from the royal family carrying Riv headed to Duke Sentoren.
As the mansion got closer, Riv’s heart began to pound furiously.
Riv Katana/ Olivia [FL]
[Duke Sentoren.]
Riv Katana/ Olivia [FL]
[I regretted attempting to give a clumsy bird kiss to Duke Sentoren.]
Riv Katana/ Olivia [FL]
[In addition, I told him my name.]
Riv Katana/ Olivia [FL]
[But Duke Sentoren won’t remember me.]
He wouldn’t be in his mansion at this time.
Riv Katana/ Olivia [FL]
[So, there’s no need to meet Duke Sentoren again.]
The carriage carrying her slowed down and crossed the main gate of the mansion. The horseman shouted from inside .
***
Madam Katana will be in there soon.
Riv’s guard and escort also told her this.
***
You can’t stay in the mansion for more than 10 minutes.
Riv Katana/ Olivia [FL]
Yes.
After crossing the garden, the carriage stopped in front of the main building.
Riv tried to get off the carriage with Princess Marianne’s gifts and letter in her arms, but she almost lost her footing because of the dress’ huge hem.
Riv refused to take a helping hand and raised herself slowly.
***
This way, the butler is waiting for Madame.
As the servants of the duke took the lead, Riv stepped into the mansion.
Riv Katana/ Olivia [FL]
[Since I’m here, should I leave behind their family treasure?]
Riv recalled the magic ruby ring hanging around her neck.
If the magic ring was removed from her, there was a possibility that the magic of Riv’s returning to the past would be broken.
Riv Katana/ Olivia [FL]
[I can’t leave my ring behind.]
Above the hall was a huge staircase.
Portraits of Duke Sentoren’s ancestors were located on both side walls of the stairs.
Riv’s gaze found a portrait of the previous ducal couple located at the bottom.
A middle-aged gentleman with platinum blonde and sharp eyes along with a beautiful middle-aged woman who gave off a gentle impression and had deep amber eyes.
Riv saw a crude ruby ring on the woman’s left hand.
Riv Katana/ Olivia [FL]
[She was the real owner of this magical ruby ring.]
Riv Katana/ Olivia [FL]
[I’m sorry. I’ll use this ring a little more.]
Old Butler Karl [Lionel’s Butler]
Madame Katana.
Old Butler Karl [Lionel’s Butler]
I’m Butler Carl. I received a message that Madame Katana, the princess’ maid, has brought her gifts and letters.
Riv Katana/ Olivia [FL]
This is Madame Katana. “Thank you for your hospitality.
Old Butler Karl [Lionel’s Butler]
But what were you looking at, Madame Katana?
Riv Katana/ Olivia [FL]
I was amazed that the portraits of the previous duchess were so good.
Old Butler Karl [Lionel’s Butler]
Oh, thank you.
Riv was just happy that they did not point their fingers at her or laugh at her.
Riv Katana/ Olivia [FL]
I brought a letter and a gift from Princess Marianne de Prayte to the Duke of Lionel de Sentorren.
Old Butler Karl [Lionel’s Butler]
Carl Ahadhorn, the butler of the duke, will receive letters and gifts from Princess Marieanne.
After they stepped down, the butler still did not give way.
Old Butler Karl [Lionel’s Butler]
Madame, please wait here.
Riv Katana/ Olivia [FL]
...?
Old Butler Karl [Lionel’s Butler]
We’re preparing some exquisite desserts for Princess Marianne. Please wait a little longer.
Riv Katana/ Olivia [FL]
I don’t know when Princess Marianne will need me, so I have to go back soon.
Old Butler Karl [Lionel’s Butler]
A new patissier is preparing snacks for Princess Marieanne. There was a problem with the oven, so it was delayed.
Marianne liked sweet desserts and snacks.
In particular, she liked Duke Sentoren’s snacks, so Riv would have been in trouble if she didn’t take them.
Riv Katana/ Olivia [FL]
Then, I’ll wait here.
Old Butler Karl [Lionel’s Butler]
Please wait in the drawing room next door.
At the request of the butler repeatedly, Riv reluctantly headed to the small reception room.
Riv Katana/ Olivia [FL]
[It’s my first time here.]
The place, decorated with sweet pastel-tone sofas, flower-patterned furniture, and flowers, looked like a space for the mistress of the mansion.
![Riv Katana/ Olivia [FL]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/5427449/avatar/11399905/1660366470029.jpeg-s200webp?sign=06e2b958e517aee6df763bbca1ba9487&t=68004480)
![Old Butler Karl [Lionel’s Butler]](https://cn-e-pic-aliyun.mangatoon.mobi/official-character-avatars/m_19.webp)
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