Chapter 18: Duke of Avalon

For an orphan who lived a simple life like Lili, an opportunity to experience the nobility’s luxury, like sitting on a velvety crimson couch while having tea and sweets served to her, was nothing but a dream. She once wished for it after reading a rare novel about the nobility in the orphanage’s attic.

The book’s vivid description of the nobility’s pastime in that book made her envious. She even imagined what would it feel like to be in those tea parties. Lili was sure that it would be an exciting experience. Still, she never thought that one day, she would indeed experience its novelty, but with a twist.

With the newly served tea and sweet treats in front of her getting cold, and old magus staring like he was planning to punch a hole in her face, she didn’t feel relaxed at all. Lowering her head, she couldn’t even let out a squeak as cold sweat dripped down her brows.

What’s worse? With the strange man who turned out to