Twin-Faced Tower Izermar: Invitation to the Evening Party

The matter had begun yesterday, when Olga Marie received an invitation delivered by Tramberio.

Generally speaking, as an absolute supporter of the Aristocratic Faction, Olga Marie had not had much contact with the Democratic Faction. As for Tramberio, one of the Democratic Faction's two pillars, her impression of him was not particularly favorable.

Perhaps it was because that Lord was far too promiscuous. But for Tramberio, a Lord himself, such things were not a problem.

Of course, more importantly, Lord Tramberio possessed a highly deceptive appearance. Many people instinctively regarded him as a martial sort, when in truth, his brain was far stronger and more formidable than his muscles.

If anyone truly overlooked that point, they probably would not even know how they had been plotted against.

Dealing with people like them was exhausting, enough to wear one out in body and mind. Silent political struggles were often more tiring than an outright fight with blades drawn, at least in Olga Marie's opinion.

That was getting off topic. Ordinarily, after receiving the invitation, Olga Marie should have politely found an excuse to decline it. But the theme of this evening party forced her to reconsider carefully.

"But what exactly is Izeluma planning? They can't seriously think they can reproduce the beauty of reaching the Root, can they?"

"The Creation Department is a fairly ordinary field of study, and most magi who belong to it are artists. But artistic forms vary wildly. What the Tramberio family has been passionate about for generations is creating the most beautiful person, and their creations are Izelu and the Silver Princess."

"You know my older sister, Tōko Aozaki, right?"

"But this is the first time Animusphere has received an invitation. Tramberio probably would have preferred Aika to attend this evening party, but there's