The Courtship Gambit

After a while, the other maids entered the room and helped me bathe.

Ha...

I mentally sighed after I confirmed my guess through the Seer.

‹The Seer apologizes for not telling you earlier›

The golden panel appeared right in front of my face as if begging for my forgiveness.

"Sel..." I motioned for my maid to come closer.

She bowed beside the tub, waiting for my orders as the other maids cleaned my body, "Accompany me to the library after my bath."

"As you wish."

She returned to standing on the corner of the bathroom.

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Everyone who I came across looked at me as if I was a ghost, is it because Morgana is so pale?

Earlier while I was looking at the mirror, I noticed just how pale this woman is, if she's a sociable person how come she's this white?

Is the sun afraid of her?

At the same time, almost all of her dresses are black, like she's mourning, but if I wear one of those I'll surely look like a ghost.

So I wore the white one, and I still look dead...

"Why are they looking at me like that?" I whispered to Livia, my tone coming out as annoyed accidentally.

"The lady have said it multiple times that light colors are a pain in the eyes, they must've been surprised to see you wearing white." That's all?

They're such a drama queen, it's just a color.

As soon as we arrived, the guards opened the doors to the library for us.

I looked around as we walked through the halls between the shelves, this place is gigantic...

"What book is the lady looking for?" She asked and I told her to bring me basic books for every subjects.

She's confused but stopped herself from asking another question.

I walked towards a table near the windows where the sun shines through.

"You... What are you doing here?" Adrian Thorne Blackwood, one of the main characters love interest.

I met one of the target characters too early as I expected.

"Is there a reason for me not to visit my manors library?" I snarkly commented.

At the right time, Livia came back with stacks of books on her arms, "Here they are, my lady." she announced as she placed the books on the tables.

"Greetings to the second son of the Backwood family." Livia bowed and moved to my side.

It seems that maids of the Blackthorn family has better etiquette than its own children. Adrian frowned.

‹Quest triggered›

What? Right now, of all times?

A blue panel randomly appeared in front of me which made me Clench my jaw.

‹Quest: The Courtship Gambit›

This is why I hate romance novels...

‹Morgana Blackthorn, the ambitious villainess of Valoria, embarks on a strategic quest to romance Lord Adrian Blackwood, a charismatic nobleman known for his intellect and influence.›

‹This quest is crucial for Morgana as she seeks to secure Adrian’s loyalty and support amidst the intricate web of courtly politics and supernatural intrigue.›

For real?!

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