Otome's Law of Ascension

Chapter 3
The waiter at the door handed Licia a half-mask decorated with feathers.

"A masquerade party?" Licia took it and fiddled with it curiously. The light on the second floor was relatively dim, and as far as the eye could see, there were only standing people, and there were not many tables for dinner. "But I haven't eaten yet."

Yuanyu's hand went over Licia's shoulder and took one too. "Don't you know? I saw that you were dressed in ordinary clothes. I thought you didn't want to wear some fancy clothes like me. When you eat, I think you should have some snacks."

That's right, her maid didn't tell her, she didn't tell her that it was a masquerade ball, and of course she forgot, maybe the whole banquet will hear everyone calling her the Imperial Pearl.

Speaking of the title of Pearl of the Empire, two years ago, when Licia was just 15 years old, she was taken by her father, Duke Michau, to meet the emperor at that time, Emperor Chaman.

The scene at that time was vivid in Licia's memory.

The emperor's face was purple, and layers of fat squeezed the festive dress made of silk and satin all over the gully.

On top of the throne was a gray bird with motionless mung bean eyes, which she thought was a fake bird, but when the emperor parted his liver-coloured lips and laughed, the bird made a similar giggle, which was very eerie.

She didn't like the imperial palace, especially when the emperor called her the Pearl of the Empire and gave her a reward, the smiles of the nobles standing around were intertwined with flattery and contempt.

Licia was 15 years old when she died in her previous life. The extra years she lived made her much more sensible, and she also understood the multi-layered meanings of eyes and words.

If it wasn't for the fact that everyone's favorability level appeared on top of everyone's head, which made her doubt the authenticity of this world, she was sure that she would live well by living 15 years longer than others.

"Licia! The commoner just now is actually a prefect." Lin Xi's sudden arrival interrupted Licia's thoughts, and she had been observing Licia's source and origin.

"Oh, prefect, an outstanding person among the common people." Licia analyzed in her heart, and felt that this person named Yuga was even more difficult.

"Licia, you." Yuan Yu looked at Licia hesitantly, her full lips were tightened and slightly raised, and there was a small dimple at the left corner of her mouth, covering half of her face. The pearl seems to be more eye-catching.

But Lin Xi quickly re-attracted Yuan Yu's attention through an interesting topic.

Licia didn't want to join the conversation, she walked to the edge of the hall in a daze, picked up a piece of meringue, and took a small bite. "It is too sweet."

This place is full of sweets, and Licia doesn't like it. After 17 years in this different world, she has gradually adapted to a western diet, but she still can't bear to eat only these greasy things.

"Licia, you still don't like sweets like you did a month ago." Lin Xi came over again at some point.

A month ago, she and Lin Xi had a big quarrel at the dinner table. Licia didn't like to socialize with these noble ladies. Every time she quarreled, if others didn't mention reconciliation, she would never mention it.

"Well, that's right." Otherwise, will I suddenly fall in love with sweets after a month?

The mask Lin Xi wears is a male one. Her figure looks very petite and nimble among many men, and she has a unique flavor.

After a while, someone approached Linxi. After all, the ladies on the dance floor were all wearing masks and beautiful skirts. Linxi's attire was the most eye-catching when she couldn't see her whole face clearly.

"Handsome lady, may I have the honor to invite you to dance with me?"

Lycia happened to find a piece of salty shortbread and turned her head.

The man who invited Lin Xi to dance looked straight at him. Although he still held Lin Xi's hand and entered the dance floor, he couldn't take his eyes off Licia.

"Where's Lin Xi?" Yuan Yu came out of the bathroom, and found that Licia was the only one standing at the place where she had made an appointment with Lin Xi.

"There." She also watched people dance with great interest, the ball has not officially started, and even the crown prince and princess have not come out to lead the dance.

"Licia, when was the last time your brother came home?" Yuan Yu stood beside her, looking ahead.

Licia ate the last bite of shortbread and patted the crumbs from her mouth with her hand. "Three months ago."

The eldest son of the Campbell family, Keith, has a gold hoof coat of arms, holds a half-sized official position in the Ministry of Communications, and has been traveling for many years.

Licia has a good relationship with her eldest brother, and every time Case comes home, he will bring back many novel books and items for Licia.

Thinking about it this way, there is a long vacation in a quarter, and my brother should come home soon.

"The college will have a holiday every ten days." Licia wanted to go back and meet Case. She wanted to have a good chat with her brother about all the strange things that happened here.

Yuan Yu didn't speak for a long time.

"What's the matter? Isn't it ten days? I remember that it was written in the rules. Isn't there no holiday at the beginning of school?"

Yuan and shook his head. "Yes, there will be a holiday in ten days."

As soon as he finished speaking, the song ended, and the lighting circle was brightly lit.

Everyone on the dance floor retreated around, and Lin Xi came back refreshed.

"What are you guys talking about! Look, that's the Duke of Troy!" Linxi leaned excitedly on the edge of the table, standing beside Licia, holding her arm affectionately, looking at the source and with the other finger Five people in the middle of the dance floor.

They are His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, His Royal Highness the Princess, the Duke of Troy, Viscount Fudomi, and a black-faced man, Posetti.

"It's that Western guy." Yuan Yu said to Lizia.

Posetti has been looking around, and he didn't listen attentively when His Majesty the Crown Prince delivered a speech.

"Do you know him?" Lin Xi held Licia's hand for a moment.

"We just met each other not long ago." Licia hoped that the strong man with the emblem of the bull was not looking for her.

"It's her!" However, contrary to expectations, Posetti pointed his finger at Licia.

The crown prince was not angry when his speech was interrupted. Instead, he followed his fingers and looked at Licia.

The light hit Lycia.

Her entire face, her entire body was shrouded in a halo.

"As beautiful as a pearl, this is the daughter of the Duke of Campbell." Viscount Fudomi stood beside the Duke of Troy and praised involuntarily.

"Yeah, it's like a pearl." Posetti wanted to walk towards Licia, but was stopped by Dimitri.

"Poseti, politeness is very important." Crown Prince Dimitri withdrew his hand and pointed at the illuminative circle so that it would no longer be aimed at Licia.

Lycia gasped, and she gave the crown prince a grateful look.

But he found that the favorability bar on his head was actually empty. Even the female princess and Viscount Fudomi had a favorability score of about one-fifth, and the crown prince's progress bar was actually empty.

Posetti asked the Duke of Troy for help. He had been in the western fief for a long time, and he was not particularly clear about the etiquette of the upper class. A word from the crown prince made him suddenly realize the recklessness of his previous behavior.

"It's okay, after the ball starts, you can invite that lady." Troy clapped with a smile.

At this time, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had finished his speech.

The dance party can officially start, the luminous circle is a little darker, and the warm light of the candles on the top fills the dance floor.

Troy took the hand of Viscount Domi, who was next to him, and slid across the center of the dance floor.

Crown Prince Dimitri took his sister's hand as the lead dancer, and the light followed the royal siblings.

The black-faced Posetti looked around for Licia.

"Yuan Yu, please invite me to dance!" Before Yuan and Zhao Linxi reached out, Licia put his shoulders.

Although Yuanyu was surprised, he still squatted down and stretched out his hand to Licia, leading her to slide to the dance floor.

"You don't usually dance with me, are you trying to avoid that Western guy this time?" Yuan Yu was not much taller than Licia, and the two hugged each other very easily.

"Yes, you lead me closer to the gate, I want to slip away when the next dance starts." Licia spoke next to Yuanhe's ear.

After finishing speaking, she raised her head and met the crown prince's curious gaze. For a moment, Licia's heart was beating for some reason, and then Yuan Yu led Licia to look away.

(End of this chapter)