# Chapter 58: 58
Chapter 58
—What is this?
—It's a ticket to a play.
—A work?
-Yeah.
Yves Russell, who was wearing a black coat, looked at Radis.
In the Marquis' hand was a pretty, gold-trimmed envelope, and as he showed it, a rare playful smile appeared on his lips.
—Have you ever seen a play?
-...No.
—I have heard that this is a very popular work these days. It was quite difficult to get the tickets.
Radis tried to look at the envelope with an indifferent expression, but his eyes could not hide an indescribable curiosity.
Yves Russell spoke with an inviting tone.
—Would you like to go?
Seeing the sparkle of excitement practically emanating from Radis's eyes, Berry thought, Oh my God...! and had to cover her mouth with both hands to keep from screaming.
-But! There is a condition.
-Condition?
Yves Russell pointed to Radis's worn trousers.
—Not with that! You have to wear an appropriate dress.
Radis swallowed.
I had never done anything related to cultural arts.
A play for someone like her, who never had a single book she wanted to read!
I don't think I'll have to use that pink sponge again, it'll just be a dress.
Radis nodded.
-Understood.
Yves Russell smiled with satisfaction as he put the tickets in the inside pocket of his coat.
At this, Radis's eyes moved restlessly.
—The... ticket?
-That? Did you think you would go alone? Of course we will go together.
—Oh, is that so?
Excited by the mention of a play, Radis seemed to have no doubts.
The smile on her face was like a white daisy blooming in a field of grass.
Lady Radis, Your smile! Please smile at me too!
Berry hurried in with the tray.
—Lady Radis, here is another cake.
Radis smiled brightly that smile towards Berry.
—Thank you, Berry.
It was a truly heavenly smile.
Placing the cake, Berry smiled and took a step back.
Oh, I feel like all the impurities in my heart are being washed away. I'm so happy...
Berry stepped back with a happy smile, but suddenly saw a black figure looking towards Radis.
Berry rubbed her eyes quickly.
W-What? A demon?
But looking again, it was Berry's employer, Yves Russell.
With the lapels of his black coat raised, his head tilted to the side, and the corners of his lips forming a malicious smile… Yves Russell literally looked like a demonic Duke.
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A theater…!
Radis felt her heart flutter like it did when she was a child.
He remembered the occasional stories he heard from his younger brother, David.
Whenever Radis went out in David's place for subjugation missions, he had to hide from prying eyes.
However, it seemed like David often dressed up and went out anyway because he hated being trapped in the mansion.
In particular, he seemed to really enjoy plays because he immersed himself in them.
One day, Radis overheard David talking about a play at the dinner table.
Radis was so curious about what he was saying that she couldn't help but look at him out of the corner of her eye.
—Everyone was so surprised that it seemed like everything was turned upside down. But suddenly when she looked over, everyone became excited. Madame Luvinec arrived with her lover and was so shocked that she fainted. It was crazy.
And this is what Jurich asked.
"Madame Luvinec's lover?" You mean that violinist?
-I think so.
Radis also asked.
—How did the fairy come down from the sky?
When he did, David just frowned the same way he did when he was younger. It was the exact same expression he had every time he said, "I'm going to tell mom!"
—If you're curious, why don't you go see it yourself?
But Radis couldn't go see the play.
He had no money or time to laze around like David. And I didn't have any clothes to wear in a place like that either.
More than that, after her skin turned so dark that it looked purple, Margaret was even harsher on her, making it harder for Radis to leave the mansion.
But now, that was all a thing of the past—no. It would never happen again.
I've really... gotten away from them. I'm far from House Tilrod.
Valiz