Level 99 Villainous Daughter

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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 .