Sylutia returned to Viscount Xuefeng's castle once again, but today she wore a pale yellow formal dress, and her smooth silver hair was tied with a large, slightly cute bow.
After arriving at the castle by carriage, she was respectfully guided inside by several maids, who led her to the banquet.
Many well-known people from Scorched Stone City had been invited tonight, including the leaders of several major guilds, Baron and his wife, and a few wealthy merchants and high-ranking professionals.
"Miss Tia has arrived."
The attendant's voice wasn't loud, but most of the guests at the banquet could hear him. They all turned their gazes toward the entrance.
Lifting her skirt slightly with one hand, Sylutia walked in at an unhurried pace. She felt a little uncomfortable with so many people watching her, but she kept her steps steady and showed no sign of panic.
She greeted everyone politely, then made her way forward amid the guests' warm welcomes and congratulations.
"So you're Miss Tia. How beautiful and young you are."
"Oh, so this is Tia! Sister Falan really kept her under wraps," someone said with a laugh.
"Miss Tia, this way, please."
"Miss Tia, our merchant guild has a gift for you. Please accept it." An envelope was placed in the girl's hands.
"Beautiful Miss Tia, this is my son. He was disrespectful to you in the past, so please forgive him." Baron Quade came over with Baron in tow. The young man was clearly reluctant, his eyes turned to the side.
But once he stood beside the girl, he was drawn in by Sylutia's gentle, dreamlike beauty and grew a little embarrassed.
"It's all right. Baron is quite capable, too." He was somewhat arrogant and overbearing, but Baron hadn't really done anything bad, so Sylutia didn't hold