𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟓𝟗: 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
I’ve ended up accepting the queen’s invitation.
The Marchioness could only reply with something like, “Oh, you’re quite popular.”
Despite being told to enjoy myself, I can’t imagine having such leisure.
Just as I brought gifts for the concubine, I had to prepare something for the queen as well.
Of course, something like a handkerchief of the same lace as the concubine wouldn’t be acceptable.
As a result of thinking it over with Ga-chan, we decided to make a lace shawl.
It’s been a while since I made something as large as a shawl, as I’ve only been doing small spiderwork.
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“Ga-chan, let’s do our best.”
[Nya!]
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The pattern is the lily flower, which is also on the flag of Binemöer, and I tried knitting it as the main motif.
Since it’s a delicate pattern, it takes more time than usual.
After about three hours of struggle, I completed the shawl.
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“Ga-chan, we’ve created our best masterpiece!”
[Nya!]
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The item turned out better than I expected, and Ga-chan and I ended up jumping for joy together.
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“If I had to knit this by hand, it would take over half a year.”
[Nya]
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Thanks to Ga-chan’s help, it seems I can give a wonderful gift.
The shawl is put into a wooden box lined with velvet, wrapped in wrapping paper, and tied with a ribbon.
I’m sure the queen will be pleased.
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The day finally arrived――I received Lord Montyver’s pickup and headed for the royal palace.
“Hey, Lara. You look fantastic. Of course, you’re the most beautiful one wearing it.”
“Thank you.”
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The new teal-colored dress was a piece that the Marchioness had prepared especially for the meeting with the queen.
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“The Marchioness is really fond of Lara, treating her like a granddaughter.”
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To think of me as her granddaughter is presumptuous.
However, the Marchioness treats us like a real family. How grateful we siblings are. . . . . ..
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“Well, let’s go.”
“Yes.”
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First, we go to the palace to meet the queen, then meet with Lord Montyver and spend time until the night.
The plan is to infiltrate the problematic garden at midnight, as Irma said, and observe the situation.
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I told the Marchioness about the plan and that I would be home late.
It seems she spoke well to Florenci too, and she sent me off saying not to worry.
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“I was so excited about what I’d do with Lara until midnight that I couldn’t sleep at night.”
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I almost say, aren’t you getting enough sleep, but I swallow it just before it comes out of my mouth.
I’ll be spending several hours with him from now on. If I keep responding to his teasing, I’ll get tired.
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As I listened to Lord Montyver’s small talk, we arrived at our destination.
There were many of the queen’s maids waiting at the entrance, and they guided us with a polite demeanor.
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Lord Montyver patted my shoulder lightly and then disappeared somewhere.
I was anxious not to make a faux pas in front of the queen, but I couldn’t run away.
Ga-chan is also accompanying me, disguised as a hair ornament. I’m not alone.
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Guided by the maid, I finally met the queen.
The queen’s room was an elegant room with a luxurious crystal chandelier shining and tasteful furniture excellently arranged.
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“Mrs. Dosa, it’s been a while.”
“Your Majesty the Queen, it’s an honor to see you.”
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I kneel down and bow deeply.
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“Raise your face and relax.”
“Yes.”
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First, I present to the queen the shawl that Ga-chan and I made.
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“Your Majesty the Queen, this is an item I made. I hope you like it.”
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A maid takes it and carries it to the queen.
When she untied the ribbon, opened it, and lifted the lid, the queen took the shawl in her hand with widened eyes.
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“This is a wonderful item. The pattern is beautiful with the lily symbolizing the country. There have been some cold times recently, so I will gratefully use it.”
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It seems she likes it, and I breathe a sigh of relief.
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“I’ve heard rumors that Mrs. Dosa can knit lace with the aid of a fairy’s power.”
“That’s correct indeed.”
“Could it be that this item was made by Mrs. Dosa too?”
“Yes, I made it thinking of Her Majesty the Queen, along with the fairy with whom I have a contract.”
“I see. You have an impressive skill.”
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The queen puts on the shawl and asks her maid how it looks.
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“It suits you very well.”
“Truly so.”
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The queen nods in satisfaction. It seems that the gift-giving strategy was successful.
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“Although it became a sudden invitation, I’m sincerely delighted to receive such an item.”
“I was also honored to be invited.”
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The queen said she wanted to give something in return and whispered something to her maid.
I just want to accept the feeling, but it might be rude to refuse too strongly.
What could she possibly give me?
While I was anxiously waiting, an unexpected item was placed on the table.
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“What. . . . . .What is this?!”
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It was the necklace that became the cause of my execution, accused of stealing it before time rolled back.
