As time passed, the banquet became even louder and rowdier.

It wasn’t completely in line with the grandiose of a Duchy, but Raven didn’t give much thought to it. He rather liked the atmosphere.

It was painful to sit still and chat quietly with Elena, his sisters, and a few nobles while the party was going on. Thankfully, something happened that caught Raven’s attention.

“Excuse me, your grace. I’ve brought Lindsay.”

The head maid slowly approached Raven and spoke carefully.

“Hmm?”

He had thought Lindsay had gone to rest at the palace, so he was rather puzzled to see Lindsay make her appearance.

“Ohhhh…”

A sound of admiration escaped the mouths of the nobles as they turned their heads along with Raven to look at Lindsay.

Lindsay had changed out of her maid outfit and was now wearing a summer dress with white and green colours. Her looks were both fresh and sexy. Her cleavage was more visible now that she wore a dress that fit her tightly, and her hair that was always in a bun was now let loose, which gave her a youthful look.

A simple but cute butterfly-shaped pin adorned her head, and a matching brooch decorated the side of her dress. She looked beautiful and elegant. Moreover, her shyness only added to the enchanting feeling, and Raven mindlessly gazed at Lindsay for a moment without realizing it.

He was dazed by her appearance, but more so at the fact that people were able to change so much.

But he quickly...