TVRTH [Book 1]

Chapter 149

The Wicked Woman Comes Ashore, Part VII

Translator: Khan

Editor Group: Liber Reverie

"Thank you for coming here to celebrate the completion of the empire's new academic institution. I'm Franz Asterope, who organized the academy today."

When he recited his congratulatory speech, Baron Burboom staggered as if he was about to fall.

'You said you are Pinonua Louie! That's why I treated you like that!'

At his appearance holding hands with Aria, Burboom had made offensive remarks to the Crown Prince, and it was seen that his heart was crying, within his face.

He had yet to make an official appearance because he had yet to hold an adult ceremony, but it was right to show himself his achievements. The quiet hall rang with the voice of Asher,

"The academy, built in the capital city, will do its best to enhance the academic abilities of ordinary people, not aristocrats, and to secure the talent of business people, specifically..."

When he explained the purpose and direction of the academy's establishment, the participants' eyes were wide open. It was the first time for them to hear a proper explanation, though they had heard it roughly through the rumors.

As usual, those who thought it was an institution for the nobility began to talk quietly, asking, "Is that really possible?" As soon as he finished his explanation, Asher looked through the VIP hall once more, and after a very short period of silence, he mentioned Investor A.

"Of course, it was possible because there was a person who had been willing to invest."

He apparently thought that Investor A did not attend the meeting because there was no new face among those that were present. At the end of the remark, there was silence in the hall. While Investor A should appear in line with this timing, no one had risen from their seats.

Baron Burboom was even more shocked after knowing Asher's identity. Don't tell me, Aria was coming out. He didn't look so good that it wouldn't be strange to feel drowsy right away. Aria rose from her seat quietly, meeting the gaze of the Baron of Burboom.

"... Aria?"

The Countess sitting next to her called her name. As she was sitting close to the podium, Asher's eyes were naturally directed to her. Meeting his questioning gaze, Aria slowly climbed the stairs next to the podium.

"... Lady Aria?"

Aria, who suddenly rose to the top of the podium, was called carefully by Asher, questioning her name. Aria, who had a pompous look like a tall flower blooming on a cliff, held her dress with one hand and slowly bent her knees to pay tribute to the Crown Prince.

Aria greeted Asher with a clear voice, who had a fine frown upon his inability to grasp her intentions.

"Thank you for 'inviting' me to a noble place, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

'Don't tell me...!'

Though he thought it was a ridiculous assumption, he stared at Aria with astonished eyes.

"Invitation? What...?"

As he retorted back, blurry at the end of his speech, Aria added a little advice to him,

"Everybody's looking, Your Highness."

Feeling unusual, Annie, who recognized him, also called Aria's name in a deadly pale face. He went up to the podium to see if the investor was present and glanced over the VIP hall for a while.