The Villainess who Only Had 100 Days to Live Had Fun Every Day

I entered the venue, a commotion ensued.
It had been a while since I had been noticed.
I wasn’t displeased by it, though.

“Is she making her social debut?”

“The humble baron and the traditional duke are walking together?!”

“They’ve always been the center of the attention at the academy?”

I knew they wanted to praise me, but couldn’t they keep their voices down?

How can someone so lacking in confidence intend to stand beside His Highness?

While the answer was still a mystery, I forcefully pushed her hips forward.
We couldn’t remain in the entrance forever.

“Hold up your back.
Lift your chin.”

I gave Lumiere instructions in a low voice and she immediately adhered to them.

That’s right.
There’s no need for you to say anything.

She was beautiful if she kept silent.

With a petite servant next to her, she’d appear a little more majestic, right?

Of course, that image wasn’t the mere purpose of my butler uniform.

“Why, if that isn’t a very familiar ponytail?”

As the attention of our surroundings were glued to us, a young man casually beckoned to us.
Without anyone’s permission, he ran his fingers through my hair.

His blue, sapphire, eyes sparkled underneath his noble, gleaming, silver hair.
His Highness the Second Prince, whose shock couldn’t be concealed even by his dignified attire, smiled as he approached us.

I poked Lumiere with my elbow, and she hurriedly lifted the hem of her dress.

“I’m honored to meet from you, Your Highness Zafield.
I’m Lumiere Alban, a student of the same grade as you.”

“Y, yes, thank you for the polite greeting.
You’re even more beautiful tonight.
I’m surprised to see you dressed as an adult.”

The second prince, who was accustomed to dealing with woman, reflexively offered a praise.

Fufu, is that so?

Since he had praised her that much, it seemed that Lumiere was indeed well dressed that night.

To be frank, Lumiere had a baby face.
A simple dress would suit her better as it would further enhance her loveliness.
Instead, she simply put her hair together and used brown makeup.
If such a lady were to show off her perfect curtsy, she’d look like a lady with age-appropriate attire and beauty.

However, her greeting at the beginning was still a little strange.
I’d have to reprimand her later… Still, I had to give her a point.
I didn’t expect for His Highness Zafield to be there as well.

—That day, I was but a humble attendant.
Therefore, I would refrain from talking to the royal family.
Then, towards Lumiere, who raised her face, Zafield whispered.

“Won’t you introduce me to the pretty servant beside you? She looks very familiar.”

“Uh, she’s, she’s going to be escorting me today, so…”

That was true.
That sort of ad lib was still too early for her.

I raised my face, put my hand on my chest, and bowed.

“I’m Lelouche Elcage, and as for today, I shall be attending Lumiere.”

“Yes, I know that already for I’ve been dedicating my daily lunch breaks to you.’

Although His Highness Zafield was concealing his mouth with his hand, it was obvious that he was laughing.
Well, for that night, I would forgive him.

“It’s rare to see you here, Your Highness.
It was said that only His Highness Sazanjill would be making an appearance later.”

“My older brother is still busy.
His schedule is keeping him busy all the way through the birthday of the count’s second son…”

“What about you?”

“I felt like attending.”

His Highness Zafield showed his usual bitter smile.

However, Lumiere only trembled even more.
Well, she had never met His Highness Zafield before.
Also, thanks to His Highness Zafield, we received even more attention.

With such lavish attention, the party started.
The organizer gave his greetings and the day’s protagonist was introduced.
Once that opening was over, it was time to mingle.
I had to greet the protagonist.

“Then, Your Highness, we must give our congratulatory greetings.”

“…Did you come to promote Lady Lumiere today?”

When I was about to leave, His Highness frankly asked that.
It honestly blew me away.

I placed my index finger against my mouth which wasn’t adorned with crimson lipstick.

“Why would I sell the lady I raised at such a bargain?”

***T/N: Lelouche LOL