I Became the Fiance of a Dragon in Romance Fantasy

11 – Prom (1)

The first event of National Foundation Day is the Imperial Ball.

Prior to the full-fledged speech on the National Foundation Day and the festival that follows, nobles have a place to deepen their friendship.

therefore… … Right now, I was being adorned with my entire body captured by the maids of the imperial family.

“Wouldn’t it be better to do your hair like this?”

“no. I think you can leave the hair as it is. Now that the face is done, the next step is the clothes.”

Why the hell are you dressing up so much for me, a guy? From head to toe, they held me tight and wouldn’t let go.

“It is over. Prince Ortaire.”

“thank you.”

I answered in a drained voice.

The maids-in-waiting of the imperial family are usually daughters of high-ranking aristocratic families. Since they were obviously nobles, I had to be polite enough to them.

Anyway, after finishing all the decorations like that, the ladies-in-waiting looked at them in admiration. There was even a lady-in-waiting who looked at me and blushed.

Looking in the mirror, it is.

I hadn’t thought about it before, but when I was aware of my previous life, I could at least recognize that this face was a face that many innocent women could sew if they wanted to.

Come to think of it, I always thought that countless letters would come to my family every time my older brother went to an event.

In any case, there was nothing bad about being good looking.

I finished my preparations and waited for Adilun to dress up. As a woman, it will take much longer than me. My expectations were right.

I’ve been waiting in the waiting room outside for hours. Why the hell do women take so long to dress up?

By the time I was meditating with such thoughts.

I heard the sound of the waiting room door opening, and a maid informed me that Adirun was finished dressing up.

Then, Adylune entered the waiting room. She was wearing a bluish-white dress, like the suit I was wearing, with no skin visible.

The modest dress made us guess that it was not an ordinary luxury item just from the material of the clothes, and sometimes the jewels on the dress were beautifully crafted.

Adilun opened the door, looked at me, and opened her eyes wide, but her face soon began to show bitterness.

And even that bitterness quickly disappeared, and what remains after the bitterness has passed is a deep sense of emptiness.

Her expression was expressionless but empty.

I didn’t know why she was suddenly making that expression, but at least I felt that she wasn’t in a good mood, so I asked her carefully.

“Are you done?”

“Yeah. It’s over. Get ready to go.”

Saying that, Adylune held out her hand to me.

However, her hand was shaking slightly, so I could tell how much pressure she was under at this ball.

She must be thinking of the countless other princesses who would keep her in check, and the people she would whisper to while looking at herself covered in bluish-white scales and with horns on her head.

The biggest problem is that I can’t give her any psychological comfort.

Even though I saw her trembling, I couldn’t even say anything to ease Adylun’s feelings because of the sins I had committed.

Because I was also one of the people who took her confidence away.

The insult I had brought to her face the other day on her appearance, although I apologized, must still have left a scar on her chest.

Saying something for her here and now would only make her angry.

All I can do is hold her hand so that it doesn’t tremble.

“What’s wrong?”

She asked me if I could feel the strength in the hand I was holding.

“it’s nothing.”

I couldn’t say anything. I couldn’t even make light jokes like before. Because if I did, she would be genuinely angry.

“Don’t forget what you promised. Because now is the most important thing.”

“You already know. Do not worry too much.”

“Let’s go.”

There was no conversation between us after Adilun told us not to forget to act.

In silence, I could only hope.

I hope she doesn’t get hurt today. It was a hopeless wish, a wish that could not come true, but I hoped so.

* * *

Seeing the bewildered expressions of the ladies-in-waiting who were dressing me in the dressing room, I just said indifferently.

Please dress appropriately. But they didn’t give up. Even though I couldn’t wear makeup because of the bluish-white scales, I chose the dress that best suited my mood.

Their dressing lasted a long time. Since my appearance is literally far out of the category of an ordinary person, they probably don’t even know how to dress me up.

However, their efforts were not in vain. I was able to leave the dressing room after finishing a pretty plausible outfit.

After leaving the dressing room, I see Physis dressed in the same color as me.

In an instant, my eyes widened. Could it be that I had been defining ‘I don’t like that person’ in my mind, so I didn’t recognize it?

Even any aristocratic woman she encounters catches the eye with her beautiful appearance. At the same time, my face is filled with bitterness. Isn’t this a person who is in complete contrast to me with this hideous appearance?

What will the aristocrats think when they see the two of us in contrast? Probably, there will be all sorts of speculations and strange rumors about me.

I tried to erase the bitterness and forcibly created a blank expression. And feigning composure, he held out his hand to Physis and told him to go.

But I couldn’t help the shaking of my outstretched hand.

I was afraid. I hated myself for being such a weak person. Are you afraid of other people’s eyes and evaluation? It was pitiful, but instinctively I was overcome with fear.

Due to the nature of being Princess Rodenov, I would always have to be exposed to others’ eyes, but I couldn’t be like this forever.

Still, I couldn’t hide my fear.

At that moment, Physis squeezed my hand tightly. And the shaking stopped.

In the tightly held hands, my heart unwittingly loosens up a little.

I was dumbfounded by him.

A person I hate so much, why am I so relieved to hold hands? Did he forget the insult he did and the self-confidence he lost as a result?

In the first place, who is the reason why I am afraid of people’s eyes? But why is he showing such a friendly attitude now?

No, let’s not believe it. A friendly attitude is just a performance according to my order. who only thinks of himself This must also be part of the mask.

but… … Even so.

The warmth from his hands was disturbing his heart.

* * *

We stood at the door of the ballroom. After the attendant checked us, no, more precisely, seeing Adylun, he immediately realized that Princess Rodenof had arrived, and opened the door to announce our position.

The air in the ballroom was heavy. A whirlpool of emotions swirled inside. It was just an uncomfortable space to be in.

And the gazes of those who gave off those unpleasant emotions turned to me and Adirun.

Those gazes went through me and reached Adirun. However, Adyllun straightly countered those gazes with his characteristic expressionless expression. At first glance, she seemed resolute, but her hands still held a slight tremble.

It was already expected. All I can do is to squeeze Adyllun’s hand tightly so that it doesn’t tremble. Perhaps the virtuous and resolute she will overcome them all.

We went forward and found His Excellency Duke Johannes, father of my father and Adiluun, who had entered before us.

“father.”

“You’re here. Were there any inconveniences?”

“There was nothing like that.”

“Right. I have only one thing to say to you. Be mindful of your every move.”

“I will keep that in mind.”

“And Princess Adirun.”

“Yes, Count. Please speak.”

“I know that there are too many harms my poor son has done to the princess, but I want you to endure it for today. It seems that the atmosphere is not very good. There is nothing good about giving those wolves an excuse.”

“All right.”

Adylune also nodded.

His Excellency, Duke Johannes, said while looking at Adilun.

“Still, you look better than before, Adilun. If it’s really hard, just endure it for a little while and then go out and rest. This doesn’t sound like a good place for you.”

“it’s okay. It’s something you have to go through countless times anyway, now is the time to get used to it.”

“yes. But never overdo it. And Prince Phishis.”

“Yeah. Your Excellency the Duke.”

“Take care of my daughter.”

“All right. I will never make the same mistakes as before.”

At my serious attitude, His Excellency the Duke nodded. Of course, there was still doubt in His Excellency’s eyes, but it was inevitable.

I have a history of what I’ve done.

“Then, slowly, let’s move. There is still quite a bit of time before the members of the imperial family gather. You should make some level of friendship with those wolves so that you won’t have any trouble later.”

Under the leadership of the Duke, we permeated the ballroom in earnest.