Level 99 Villainous Daughter-Vol 2 Chapter 20: SPEAKING OF THE PURE WHITE DRESS…
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Chapter 20
VOL . 2 CHAPTER 20: SPEAKING OF THE PURE WHITE DRESS…
A Lord’s job consists of many things but checking the documents takes the most time .
Some nobles may not even check it properly and just skim over it, but I believe it should be done properly . Sometimes I do find a mistake, so it’s not entirely meaningless .
The moment I signed the paperwork, it was my decision, I couldn’t leave anything out . It helped me keep track of what’s going on in my territory, which I like about this job .
As I was diligently filing the paperwork, I noticed something that caught my attention .
I asked Damon who had just entered my office at the right time .
“Excuse me, can you take a look at this?”
“What is this?”
“I know it’s strange for me to say this since I don’t know the market price, but is this the cost to build a water mill?”
“Yes, at least that much . You will have to hire reliable workers . ”
Is it more expensive due to the workers’ labor cost? I don’t want to be stingy and cause them to build it half-baked, so I just write my approval .
The new water wheel is going to be built in the newly developed village . It would be located in the area where Patrick had used his magic to clear the land, the houses and other facilities are still under construction .
Those villagers from the desolate village in the neighboring territory that were reduced into bandits would slowly move into the new village soon .
For now, I have finished all the paperwork for today . Since Damon is here, I’ll discuss the upcoming event with him .
“Ano, I want to discuss something important with you…”
“Shall I invite Patrick-sama to join us then?”
No, that would be bad . I want to keep it a secret from him .
I was planning a party to celebrate Patrick’s Level 99 achievement . Although I haven’t measured it recently, so I don’t know the exact number, I think Patrick’s would reach level 99 within a few months .
Since there was no other way to celebrate such a happy occasion, I planned to throw a small party to celebrate .
I wanted it to be a surprise for him .
“I want to keep it a secret from Patrick . I’ll tell him when the time is right . ”
“I understand . What can I do for you?”
Damon curiously asked .
Not knowing where the question was coming from, I explained in a whisper .
“Err, how should I say this… I want a party or a celebration…”
“Ooh! I see, then congratulations are in order! Please pass on my regards to him . ”
“Okay, it’s about time, right?”
“I, too, have been eagerly waiting for this!”
I knew he was an excellent employee, he immediately understood what I was trying to say .
Furthermore, he was looking forward to Patrick hitting the level cap . I believe it was something worth celebrating .
I wondered what I should prepare and verbally confirmed what I needed to sort it out in my head .
“The first thing we need to prepare is the venue, right?”
“Are you going to celebrate it in the fief? Or in the royal capital?”
“Celebrating here sounds good . ”
“I understand, the people will be pleased with this celebration . ”
Do you think they will be happy? Feeling somewhat uncomfortable, afraid that I missed something, I asked Damon .
“Anything else I need to prepare?”
“If it’s something you’re concerned about, it would probably be a cake . ”
“You’re right . We need a cake . ”
“I will arrange for something as grand and luxurious as possible . ”
The cake is a must for any celebration party . My concern seems to be unfounded as Damon and I are discussing the details for the celebration party .
Now we need to figure out whom to send the invitations . Obviously, the people working in this mansion will be invited, who else should we invite?
“Who should I invite?”
“Obviously, Patrick-sama’s parents would be there . Along with His Majesty and Her Majesty . ”
“Eh? His Majesty, too?”
“Indeed . It’s a ceremony that would affect the future of this kingdom . ”
Ceremonies are overrated . But there aren’t many people that reach the level cap . His Majesty wouldn’t be able to disregard Patrick, who is as strong as I am .
The party has become quite a big deal . Not exactly what I was expecting, but it’s okay .
Damon then listed more things he would require .
“Then there are the outfits . Let’s tailor a lovely dress that will suit Yumiela-sama . ”
“I have to wear a dress? Me?”
“As the star of the show, it’s only natural . ”
“Isn’t Patrick the star of the show?”
“Yumiela-sama is also the star of the show . After all, this is a ceremony for the both of you . ”
Right, I was also Level 99 . Now I know why I felt so uncomfortable, he was planning to include me in the celebration party intended for Patrick .
But I don’t want to wear a dress . I wonder if I would ever need to wear it .
“Is the dress really necessary?”
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“What are you talking about?! This is already a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, don’t leave yourself with any regrets!”
He’s right, though . You can only reach Level 99 once in your life . It happened a long time ago for me and I don’t even know what it means to wear a dress .
“I don’t want anything too flashy . ”
“This is a pure white dress decorated with an ornate amount of lace . Although it does look flashy, I think it’s pureness outweighs the flashiness . ”
White?! Did he just say white dress?
If I wear a white dress… then I’ll have to be careful not to spill my food!
I’m not certain if I can enjoy the food properly because I was more afraid of getting my dress dirty . But since the cake is the same white as my dress, I don’t think it would be noticeable if I spilled any . As long as I’m careful with the curry udon, I might be okay .
Would I need a sash that says I’m the star of the show? Patrick wouldn’t like it and he’d leave and Damon would be in tears .
“Ugh, I was concerned about what time it would be . I’m glad . ”
“Are you happy?”
“Yeah . This will ensure the Dolknes house would remain stable and prosperous . ”
Well, if you have two people with max level, stability is something you’ll have . Still, two is a small number . It’s about time someone learned the wonders of leveling up .
Maybe, I should recruit Damon, whose right in front of me . Even though he’s old, age has nothing to do with leveling up .
“You could be next after us . ”
“Huh? It’s already too late for me, but I’m fine with the way I am now . ”
Is Damon at level 99 too? The volume of my voice became louder as I asked back .
“Eeeh?! Is that so?!”
“Yes, my wife supports me from behind the scenes . This is enough for me . ”
I see, so his current level is enough for him . If considering his line of work, having a high level isn’t a requirement . However, I don’t know why he is suddenly boasting about his wife but whatever .
There was more to our plans, but Damon said he’ll take care of everything .
“I will notify all servants immediately and make preparations . Everything will be ready in the next few months . ”
“Please do so . I’ll be the one telling Patrick—”
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“Let’s put a gag order on it . If you explain the situation, I have no doubt that they’ll cooperate . ”
The party discussion ended with me bowing my head once again to ask for help .
During the day, Damon and I were engaged in conversation and we both thought we were talking about the same event . That’s for sure .
