What to Do at Night

Chapter 1: When We Were Young

[Arsion Hastings is about to become a holy knight.]

One day in March, in the warm spring breeze, rumors came flying into the capital, turning the social world upside down.

"Arsion wants to be a holy knight? I heard that he'll definitely be back after his apprenticeship ends."

"Yeah, I thought he'd be back in the capital by now..."

"No, more than that, Arsion is the only heir to the Duke of Hastings. If such a person becomes a holy knight, then who will inherit the title?"

That was always their first concern. Who would inherit the dukedom?

Arsion was the only child of Duke Hastings. That's why, everyone naturally called him, "Young Lord Hastings", since they believed he would be the next duke. But a holy knight?

A holy knight must make a vow of abstinence, offer his body and mind to the goddess and abstain from partaking in any physical or mental relationships with earthly beings. Naturally, it meant that it would be impossible for him to leave a successor.

"If Arsion really becomes a holy knight, it will be difficult to see him anymore, right?"

The lively face of the young lady, the girl who spoke, was filled with despair. The expressions of the other young ladies next to her were no different.

We won't be able to see Arsion anymore.

Women in high society were desperate. Not only is Arsion famous as the sole heir to the Hastings Dukedom, though that alone is attractive, he's also popular for his handsome face and gorgeous appearance. They nicknamed him 'Gift from the Gods'.

When he was first introduced to high society at an event, the entire ballroom froze. All eyes were on Arsion regardless of gender or age. It is well known to this day.

One of the ladies who was talking about Arsion opened her mouth with a smirk.

"By the way...... What'll happen to Lady Ariel?"

Ariel.

As soon as the name was said, the young ladies in the circle stiffened. The more they praised Arsion, the more they hated that name.

Because Ariel was Arsion's fiancée.

"Of course, they'll break-up."

"Oh goodness. It won't be easy for her to find a new marriage partner now."

There was not a grain of pity in the voice that spoke. Instead, it sounded smug.

Ariel has always been the envy of noble women.

Ariel Belford is the second daughter of Baron Belford, a retainer of the Hasting's Household. She had nothing to offer besides a pretty face. But in a society filled with beautiful and elegant women, her fair appearance was nothing special.

Yet no one received more special treatment than Ariel. The Crown Princess always had Ariel next to her and the duke's main estate, with all its grandeur, was Ariel's home.

Moreover, her status as Arsion's fiancée was also reason enough to invoke jealousy among noble women. Their envy only increased as the days went by.

"I heard that when she was six years old, Lady Ariel became betrothed to him because of a childhood promise Arsion made when they were young."

"I've heard that story before. Actually, they claim to be engaged, but they didn't seal the engagement in writing?"

"So Miss Ariel has been treated like his fiancée even though their engagement has no legitimacy?"