The Villain Who Fell Chapter 40: Outing I

Chapter 40: Outing I

"I never thought about this, but Miss Elia, you do look good in any dress," Vanessa nodded her head in agreent and checked the dress Elia was wearing once more before she would leave the palace.

It was her second ti to leave the palace, but then it still is an unfamiliar place for her. "But to think it’s a date between His Imperial Majesty and you, it’s like a fantasy," Vanessa said while smiling.

Elia didn’t want to an this negatively, but she thinks Vanessa is a weird person. Imagine having a friend who has a weird taste in n. Not to ntion the rumors about Elliot were severe to so point. They say he’s cursed. Too bad witches or magic don’t exist in this world. It is a world where technology, agriculture, and others more improve over ti.

"I don’t think so," Elia mumbled to herself as she stood away from the makeup table. Commoner clothes so comforting to the point she didn’t want to wear the dresses she had worn for her entire life. "Miss Elia, you’re good to go. Please fill

in so details later," Vanessa gave her a wink and pushed her out of the door for Ayfara to escort her to the main door.

As they walked to the entrance, there was one question Ayfara had to ask. she asked, "I wonder why His Imperial Majesty is interested in you." Elia looked at her for a second and couldn’t agree more with her question. "But I think I know why," Ayfara laughed at herself as she then looked at Elia. "Unlike the other rich nobles, you don’t treat soone like

as inferior. Sohow I like it. Just imagine the faces of those who reject just because I am a girl," Vanessa said as she walked in a funny manner.

"Each one of us has the right to do sothing they want to do. The only thing that stops us from doing so are those people who are jealous of our skills," Elia said while Ayfara couldn’t help but agree more with her. This is the reason why Ayfara didn’t mind serving Elia.

They finally reached the entrance of the door, and down the stairs, Elia sees a black horse and Air by Elliot’s side. She didn’t have a problem riding a horse since she was experienced but sharing a horse with him was sothing she didn’t want to do.

She looked hesitant as Elliot offered his hand to help her climb on the horse. But then Elia rembered about the promise she made with him. Just for today, she told herself. Then tomorrow, she’ll forget about today’s enjoynt. They both got on the horse, and Elia couldn’t help but feel any comfortable. She could feel his chest pressing her back, and she could feel his breath brushing her ears.

"Are you ready, Milady?" Elliot asked her, which she didn’t need to be asked. "Yes, I am," she answered him.

As they rode the horse to the main town, Elia thought they would be alone, but she was wrong as they are the only ones on the way. But as she looked closer, there are a few of his knights following him. Well, Alan isn’t the type to leave those two alone, and keeping an eye on the emperor is his job.

"Why the main town?" Elia asked Elliot as his eyes were set on the road.

"Why that main town, you ask?" Elliot repeated her question then answered her with, "There is a festival. Did you not know that?"

"I don’t live in this empire. How would I know such things?" Elia answered.

"Reasonable."

Though it was not the grandest festival, a festival is still a festival. At least every festival being held in the main town Elliot goes in to check from ti to ti. The question now relies upon who coordinates it.

In the Vivan Empire, there is a law made by the first emperor of the Vivan Empire. That is, grand festivals will be overseen by the emperor himself, while minor festivals will be held by the council, consisting of rich and powerful people in the noble circle.

For this festival, it celebrates the god of agriculture. The god of agriculture is known to like simple events. That is why this festival is considered a minor festival though the church opposed it at first.

"Here we are in the main town. Are you excited, Milady?" Elliot asked. "Why should I be?" Elia asked back, leaving Elliot stunned. He laughed at himself as he went off his horse. He offered his hand to her, which she accepted it without hesitation.

The lively music played by the harmonica resonated with the people. Sone dancing along with it and so clapping their hands to the beat of the music. It was very lively and happy, and it was what Elia wanted to see. For a while, Elia felt lost within her own thoughts, forgetting Elliot’s presence.

"Let’s decide on how we should call each other. I’ll call you Elia, and you shall call

Elliot," He suggested, but Elia didn’t seem to like it. "I won’t force you if you don’t like it. However, calling

Elliot won’t change," He added.

"No...it’s alright," Elia changed her mind last minute. It wouldn’t be unfair for Elliot to have his real na. Plus, she didn’t mind people calling her na. Aside from her mother, it was her first ti another person called her na without her title.