"Instead of my usual garb, I should probably wear sothing inconspicuous like peasant clothes…" I noted, interrupting them.
The five stopped what they were doing and turned to .
"Milady wants to go undercover?" Lily declares.
"Exactly," I said while nodding my head.
Everyone seed to think within themselves for a while before Erin stepped in.
"Then if it's alright for milady, I can lend you so of mine," was what she said.
"What are you saying! Milady shouldn't wear sothing shabby!" Mari interjected.
"Let us purchase new ones!" Amy seconded..
Freesia nods her head, "I also agree…"
The five of them, who had all cald down, got chaotic again. Their topic this ti is good quality peasant clothes and where to buy them. It's obnoxious, really, and pretty funny to watch.
"Calm down everyone, goodness! It's fine if it's shabby or old or whatever. You don't need to worry about it," I pacified them.
They are so inclined on giving the best that it's such a pain sotis.
"But--" one of them was about to protest but I didn't let them.
"It would be a hassle if you run right now in the capital to buy clothes, you know. Erin can just lend hers."
There was a pause, a short one, but it's better than them screaming at each other.
"If that's what milady wants…" Erin uttered, succumbing to my whim.
I let out a satisfied smile. Thanks to the heavens it's finally settled.
'Maybe I should invite Kai and Lost too? How about my friends though…'
It would be troubleso to send a letter right now and invite them imdiately. They are still busy with their lessons and will require them more ti to prepare.
'I can just invite them for tomorrow night then if this goes well…'
"Alright, go and inform George about our plans for tonight. Also, ask Kai if he wants to join us too," I ordered.
"Yes, milady."
"On it, milady."
The five then did what they had to do and I was just waiting for night-ti to co. Erin went to her quarters to pick up a dress for while the others finished their remaining tasks.
That night, I didn't eat dinner. I'm planning to have my fill in the plaza. It would be bad if there weren't going to be food but that would be impossible, anyway. Food is a must in festivals! I also told George to inform my brother and father about my plans when they get ho before us so they won't have to worry.
My maids were preparing with and I got to wear Erin's clothes this ti. But I had a little problem...
"Errr…" I grumbled under my breath, adjusting the dress on .
"You still look beautiful milady!"
"Milady's beauty will shine through no matter what she wears."
I heard their complints but it didn't reach my ears. I was busy.
"It's kind of tight in the bust part though…" I comnted.
"I'm sorry…" Erin whispered.
I looked up at her with furrowed brows, "Why are you apologizing?"
"I am not well endowed so my clothes are constricting for milady, I apologize," she responded.
It made laugh out of amusent.
"Silly…"
"My dress won't also fit you, milady," Mari voiced out-- "It's possible if it's from Freesia though…"
All of us glanced at the icy beauty at the side, our eyes are particularly zoning right on her generous bosom. Freesia was unperturbed as usual, not shying away and had even looked a little smug in my eyes. Well, yeah. Freesia is also gifted in that departnt.
"But the size is the problem. Milady is tall, after all," Erin remarked.
There was silence again. You could literally hear the cicadas outside, screaming to the void.
It's not really a big deal to anyway, I just find it a little uncomfortable, but it's manageable.
"Nadia!" Kai greeted as soon as we arrived outside the manor.
I bead at him after inspecting his whole get-up. The two of them were also wearing peasant clothes that actually worked on them.
"You look great, Kai."
Kai grinned in response, looking cheeky. I glanced at Lost and chuckled. He was wearing a straw hat atop his head which was kind of out of place. Nevertheless, he looked cute with it.
"Let's go!"
---***
"Wow…"
My head was snapping from side to side, taking in all of our surroundings with interest. There were a lot of people strolling around, and I ant A LOT. I felt like I was in a whole new world and this wasn't the capital that I used to know.
Everywhere your eyes could see, there will be a sea of people camping in front of the bustling stalls. The peals of laughter and jeers that ca from them were being accompanied by music from a nearby band.
There was a variety. Children, young teens, adults, and even elders-- they are all present and having fun, creating a very lively atmosphere. It was already evening but the lights from the lamps and lanterns kept the festival bright and full of life. It's like it is still dayti.
"Don't stray away from us, Nadia. There's a lot of people right now and it is easy to get swept away," Kai inford . Both him and Lost were sticking to my side making us look like a sandwich.
"Okay."
Uno and Dos, --don't ask why his na is like that, I have no idea either-- appeared behind us and acted as lowkey bodyguards. Both of them were also wearing common clothes, of course, so they wouldn't stand out and reveal our own standing. Our goal right now is to mingle with the common folks and throw away my rank for a mont. Fufufufufu~
"This place is packed," Kai muttered my sa sentint.
It really is…
"There are rchants from neighboring kingdoms here, milady. All of them are either selling wares or their very own delicacies!" Erin exclaid as she brimd with excitent-- "My personal favorite would be the vegetable skewers from the North."
"Mine is the Froot Kingdom's fruits! Their purple oranges!" Mari piped in.
"We can try them all if you want, milady!" Erin added.
"Let's do that then!" I said with a large smile plastered on my face.
Our first activity was now decided. Eating! And maybe buy whatever caught our eyes later, who knows. It's a good thing that I'm currently swimming in cash so we can splurge as we want.
We went from stalls to stalls, trying everything that looked delicious to us. The vegetable skewers that Erin had ntioned were aweso. It was round, wrapped in flour and actually didn't look like vegetables at all. There were also deserts, more sweets, so rice puddings I have never seen before and tasted like heaven, and a lot more.
We also bought the purple oranges which looked peculiar to . Is it still called orange when it's purple? I have no idea…
And then we noticed one particular stall that has people swarming in. I got curious and wanted to see what's the deal, so we went there and had a look. And my oh my! I saw sothing familiar!
I blinked when my eyes were greeted by an interesting bunch. It's a fairly huge stall and they sell a variety of foods that cannot be seen here in the empire, nor on other kingdoms, nor in this entire realm if I may say.
"What are those? It looks normal to …" Kai whispered beside .
"But they are selling like hotcakes though?" Erin also comnted.
Mari peered at the side, "Maybe it's good…"
Kai must have noticed my silence so he looked at with inquiring eyes.
"Nadia? Are you not feeling well?"
"Ah, no… It's just…" I mumbled, shaking my head.
I stared at the displayed snacks again and humd to myself.
Aren't those fries? And chips? There's popcorn too…
What is this… Why are all these here?
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