# Chapter 50: 50
Finally, Marquis Russell backed away.
—It seems like this would suit you better than I thought. Make about four dresses with this fabric.
—Yes, of course, Your Excellency.
—The design... should suit you.
Yves Russell looked towards Radis and then added.
—If you prefer something else besides what I have ordered, you can buy anything you want.
—I'm fine...
—M-Milady!
Celia quickly interrupted Radis and displayed a catalog of dress designs.
—Look at the designs first and decide! Of course, I've also brought samples of dresses that you can wear!
Had he seen it wrong or was there a dangerous smile on Marquis Russell's lips?
—Of course, let's work hard to pay for our meals.
In the end, Radis was forced to spend the rest of the afternoon staring at the designs of dresses and shoes, with eyes like those of a dead fish. She also had to change her dress several times incessantly.
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-I'm dying...
Allen smiled softly as he poured tea for Radis, who had barely managed to escape Celia's clutches.
—Was it too difficult? Didn't you have fun?
—The dresses look pretty, but for me… well.
-Really? I think they will look good on you.
-Not at all. I have short hair and uneven skin tones.
—His skin isn't that bad. And your hair will grow fast.
Allen smiled as he said that.
—If you are too tired, would you like to take a break from your studies today?
-No! I'm fine!
Just now she was hunched over the table, but she suddenly jumped up with her eyes shining.
Radis really liked to study.
However, studying in the Tilrod household was difficult.
The patriarch, who was in charge of Tilrod's children, constantly walked on eggshells around Margaret. He was more afraid of her than Armano was of the matriarch.
To avoid being reprimanded, Radis had to study without books and take classes while pretending she didn't know the answers.
—That's a relief. I found an interesting book for you and brought it along because I thought it would be a good light read.
Allen and Radis settled in the greenhouse where the warm sunlight came in.
Berry, a maid of the mansion, brought fragrant black tea and delicious cream cakes.
With a crispy outer layer dusted with icing sugar and a light cream filling filled with delicious vanilla flavor, it became Radis' newly discovered favorite dessert.
In a warm place, surrounded by beautiful scenery, she studied while enjoying a relaxing tea break.
Radis' mood improved and she quickly forgot about the dresses. Smiling widely, he turned to Berry.
—Berry, thank you!
Seeing Radis' smile, Berry's chubby cheeks turned strawberry red.
Berry, whose naturally curly hair was tied in two braids, was the same maid who showed Radis the way to Yves' room on the first day of his stay in that mansion.
However, the Marquisate's maids seemed a little special.
Among them, Berry was really shy.
Even now, he took several steps back to quickly disappear, all while covering his face with a tray.
Shortly after Berry passed the door and disappeared from sight, she was heard shouting in the distance: 'Kyaaa! What I do?!'
Allen sighed as he watched that.
—When are they all going to grow up...?
Allen only observed the attitude of the maids as they acted like that.
Radis didn't know why Berry always screamed, 'Oh my God! What do I do?!', every time I was with her, but I thought it was normal.
In fact, all the maids in the mansion seemed to have a habit of yelling 'What am I doing?!' at times, but other than that, they were all very sweet and kind.
—Now, this is the book you will read today.
Allen placed a book with a colorful and pretty cover on the table.
—〈The Adventures of Prince Dantes〉 This is a storybook!
-That's how it is. Have you read it before, miss?
Radis shook his head.
〈The Adventures of Prince Dantes〉 was a story about the life of Dantes Arpend, a real hero who founded the empire.
Since he was the first emperor, the imperial family itself produced the stories and sent them as gifts to the children of powerful aristocrats.
The Tilrod family also had the same storybook and had passed it down from generation to generation. It was so worn that the cover had to be replaced several times.
And Zade only allowed the oldest son, David, to read it.
However, since David secretly hid it under his bed without even opening the cover, Zade simply took it back.
—This book is considered a gift that symbolizes each family's connection with the imperial family, but the content is very interesting. That Sword of Fire also appears here.
Allen winked.
Radis's eyes flashed and his posture straightened the moment the Fire Sword was mentioned.
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