The Young Supporter of Darkness

“Imagination… it’s so different from it.”

A cursed immoral child, an ignorant commoner princess.

For those who had only heard such rumors, the appearance of the two was quite shocking.

You wouldn’t be disappointed if you put them anywhere, no, such a perfect appearance.

“His Grace is much more… handsome than I thought.”

“The grand duchess is just like a fairy.”

Everyone nodded to what someone uttered as if they were possessed.

As expected, it was all false rumors, as the Elymre Marquisate said.

Those words quickly flowed out of their mouths.

Furthermore, there was one more thing that caught the eyes of the nobles in addition to their appearance.

“What kind of fabric are those clothes made of?”

“Where did they buy it?”

The light that streamed softly every time Daphne walked and the luster that trickled from Kael’s cloak.

The nobles gathered could not take their eyes off the grand ducal couple.

By far, it was something they had never seen anywhere else.

The nobles, who had grown up looking at luxury items since childhood, could recognize them at a glance.

The clothes that Kael and Daphne were wearing now were of the highest quality, better than anything they’ve ever had.

‘I want to have it!’

‘With that, it’s no concern getting noticed in the social world!’

‘That must be products even the imperial family haven’t possessed yet.’

People’s eyes were blazing with desire.

Daphne held Kael’s hand tightly and looked down at them all as she slowly descended the stairs.

Ah, this was exactly what she wanted to portray.

‘It definitely caught their attention.’

Every time the two of them moved, people’s eyes clung scarily.

There were also people with their mouths wide open.

There’s a lot more to show you in the future, but it’s embarrassing if you’re already surprised.

‘Indeed, even if the model is perfect, it’s too perfect.’

Daphne glanced sideways at Kael.

Handsome.

Even though she saw Kael every day, saying he was handsome came out naturally by itself.

“Miss Daphne.”

As if he had noticed Daphne’s gaze, Kael, who stared straight ahead, opened his mouth slightly.

“This is your taste.”

His eyes were still staring straight ahead, but the corner of his mouth slightly lifted, and he seemed to be trying to play a joke again.

“What is my taste?”

Daphne whispered quietly so that only Kael could hear it. Then Kael stealthily raised his opposite hand.

It was a half-palm leather glove with only half the palm covered.

“I’ve never seen gloves like this before. It’s not for keeping warm, and it’s not for protecting your hands. What is it for?”

“Coolness.”

Daphne said firmly.

As long as it’s nice and fits well, isn’t it enough?

And speaking of those gloves, it was a fashionable design in the future.

Daphne was about to say something more, but a small laugh circulated her ears.

“Kuh.”

When she looked to the side in surprise, Kael was laughing with his eyes crinkled.

Twinkle.

The effect of Kael’s laughter was enormous. It was to the point that the people around them screamed and gasped without realizing it.

Even Zegman murmured, ‘Huh, was that guy able to smile like that?’

And Daphne, who saw that smile the closest and straight-on, froze as she was.

“Imitating my father.”

Kael, standing in the middle of the hall, lightly kissed Daphne’s hand before she knew it.

Then, he smiled with his eyebrows raised as he met her eyes.

“I will work hard to polish the appearance that my parents gave me.”

When the two main characters stood in the center of the hall, the orchestra began playing.

It was the cute song that had been pre-selected.

‘Uh.’

Halfway through the dance, her mind finally came back. No, honestly, she was still a little dizzy.

‘You need to get your act together quickly.’

This was the time to show off the fabric properly with the dress design.

Daphne followed the steps, jumping up and down to the cheerful and fast beat.

Each time, the hem of Daphne’s multi-layered dress swayed cutely.

“Hmm.”

“…When the dance is over, talk…”

She could see people whispering.

‘It’s working.’

The corners of Daphne’s mouth went up as she twirled around.

Daphne was aiming for a lot at this ball.

Securing customers, finding a company to sell the demon fabric, and catching spies sent by the emperor. There were three things.

‘Honestly, I thought about making a company.’

It took too much work to grow a company now.

So what Daphne chose was a kind of open bidding.

‘There are many aristocrats who run companies gathered in this place right now.’

Everyone will surely know.

If you sell that fabric now, that fabric at your company, you will get a huge profit.

There will be huge growth following as a bonus.

The nobles who kept asking where to get it from beside her were giving her conviction.

So they’ll definitely come and talk to her with good conditions as soon as their dance is over.

‘But that’s not enough.’

It would have been enough to meet each person, listen to the terms, and sign a contract.

Nevertheless, there was a reason why Daphne intentionally held a ball to raise the game.

It was to instigate competition.

‘It’s dangerous if you miss the contract here.’

Standing right next to you was a company competitor.

But what if you miss this deal?

That means that other company shareholders take up this deal, and they get a huge amount of profit that you could have made.

It meant that the opponent’s company would grow tremendously.

And to that extent, your company would fall behind.

‘You would never want that.’

A persimmon as a company shareholder.

And the desire to win as an aristocrat that can’t lose to another family and company.

Daphne stimulated both at the same time.

There was nothing better than showing the situation with one’s own eyes to stimulate those two things.

As if to prove that Daphne’s idea was right.

Eyes bloodshot with desire and alertness chased the two dancing people dreadfully.

Daphne laughed and the music ended.

“Splendid!”

Compliments poured out from place to place with applause.

People flocked to Kael and Daphne as if they had been waiting.

A wrinkle formed between Kael’s brows.

‘Oops.’

Kael was not used to this kind of thing.

Rather, he despised the approach of those who had only believed in rumors and undermined him.

“Thank you all.”

Daphne grabbed the hem of her dress and smiled as she quickly stepped forward in front of Kael.

And she glanced at Kael. It meant to go quickly.

Seeing that, Kael sighed and stood next to Daphne.

“It is a ball that lacks a lot, but I hope you enjoy it.”

People began to talk to the two as if they had waited for Kael’s words.

Where they were from, who they were, how wonderful this ball was, and things like that.

Then the main point began to emerge.

“By the way, Grand Duchess. I have a question, where did you get those clothes from?”

A lady asked while flapping her fan.

“I’ve collected some valuable things, but this is a fabric I’ve never seen before.”

People’s eyes were on Daphne. Their eyes were blazing, as if begging for an answer.

“Ah, isn’t it pretty?”

Daphne smiled brightly.

“These are clothes made of demon fur and hide.”

“Demon?”

People made a big fuss, probably thinking that the fabric was made from other continents at best.

“Yes, demon.”

Daphne continued with her big eyes shining.

“The skin of the demon is hard, and its fur is light, soft, and warm. You can easily overcome the winter of Bertrand.”

Look.

Daphne untied the ribbon tied around her wrist and held it out to the nobles.

It was a string that she purposely tied to her wrist to do this.

The nobles who touched the string spared no gasps.

“Oh my gosh.”

“Certainly, the color is pretty, but it’s light and strong.”

Moreover, the hide and fur of a demon.

That said, there was no substitute available.

The people’s whispers accelerated.

“In that case… it can only be obtained from Bertrand.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

Daphne smiled brightly and nodded at the sound of someone muttering.

‘So let’s rake it and make a contract with me.’

Daphne hid her dark inner thoughts and wiggled her fingers with an innocent face, as if she was troubled.

“In fact, His Grace has told me to proceed with this matter.”

It meant to come and present the contract to Daphne, not Kael.

“I’m not sure what to do. So once the ball is over, I’m going to meet a lot of people and make a decision.”

After the ball, she said to arrange the conditions and come.

Those who rushed forward at Daphne’s words coughed and retreated.

‘Calculate everything you can give and arrange the conditions before coming.’

Then she’ll listen to them all and pick and choose.

Daphne laughed inwardly at the aristocrats, who were zealously thinking hard.

‘All right, one goal accomplished.’

It was about one and a half, to be exact.

Securing customers is done, and she had to choose a company after listening to the conditions.

‘The second goal is…’

Where are they? Daphne, barely freed from the crowd, scoured the ballroom.

‘Oh, there they are.’

The second goal, chatting with others, caught her eye.

Daphne was slowly trying to approach them.

“Hello, Grand Duchess?”

Someone rudely interrupted Daphne.

A girl she saw for the first time looked down at Daphne with a confident face.

“Nice to meet you. My name is Deraon Verdette.”

Daphne blinked at Deraon.

I’m busy, what is she doing?