Release that Witch - Chapter 472

Chapter 472
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"Garments, shoes, mugs, spoons and forks . " May checked off each item by counting with her fingers . "Is there anything else I should take with me?"
The floor was littered with an assortment of household supplies, everything from a water kettle to a wooden bowl .
"The bedding is the most important," Irene thought and then said, "you'd better take a set of the pillow, sheets, and blanket . "
Hearing these words, Rosia and Gait both burst out in a fit of giggles, but they were soon silenced, however, when May shot them a cold glance . "The bedding isn't necessary . Carter says he'll buy a new set from the marketplace . It's rumored they once belonged to the four families and were dug up from their mansion's basements . "
"Wow, then they must be made of fine silk," Irene commented enviously . "I've heard there's a tailor in King's City retailing fabric and garments made of pure silk . It's unfortunate that only great nobles and wealthy merchants can afford them . " If they came from the four families, they must be just as good . "
"Yes, pretty much," May replied nonchalantly . "I remember he said one set was worth five gold royals . "
"Wow . . . "The three girls gasped in surprise .
"Five, five gold royals! God Almighty!" Rosia smacked her lips . "It would take me nearly two years to make that much money . "




"How can you compare to the Star of the Western Region?" Gait said derisively while tapping her on the head . "Miss May is a celebrity who has performed in King's City! As for His Excellency Carter, he's Chief Knight of His Highness . You can't compete with either of them!"
"That's really awesome, May," Irene said, looking at May with her radiant eyes . "I envy you so much . "
May knew only Irene felt genuinely happy for her, and her sincerity was why Morning Light was attracted to her in the first place . May also wondered how a girl like Irene, who grew up in the theater, was impervious to worldly temptations and desires all the while retaining the innocence and kindness of childhood . Although she had put her past romance out of her mind, May was still delighted to see Irene was a little envious of her . "When you rise to fame, you can buy a set for yourself . . . You'll be paid several gold royals for starring in King's City just once, not to mention the tips you'll get from the nobles after the show . "
"But how long will it take me to become as good as you?" Irene asked in frustration, mouth pulled tight .
"Looks like you’re pretty busy here . Are you rehearsing?" Right then the door was swung open abruptly . A good-looking young man poked his head in and asked, "Am I interrupting?"
"His, His Excellency Carter!" Gait and Rosia immediately bowed .
"Good morning, Mr . Knight . " Irene turned to smile at him . "We're discussing what May should take to your place and we were just talking about you . "
"Really? What did you say about me?" Carter asked curiously, scratching the back of his head .

"Nothing!" May stared at him and thought silently that he always appeared to be the perfect gentleman when his mouth was shut, but the illusion was shattered once he started talking . "Why did you come here today? Today isn't your day off, is it?"
"Um . . . don't worry . His Highness gave me some time off today . So . . . I brought you a gift . "
"A gift?"
May glanced about the room . Gait soon took the hint and said, "Oh, Miss May . I just remembered that I've got something to take care of . Feel free to let me know when you've finished packing . "
"Me too . I have to do the laundry . It's been there for a few days now . " Rosia also took her leave with a bow and pulled Irene away with her as she walked out of the room .
"Huh? I don't need to do anything . Hang on . . . I want to see May's gift too . . . " When the girl's voice gradually faded away, May sighed in relief and bolted the door . She turned to Chief Knight and asked, "So, what's the gift? I hope it's not a new invention of His Highness' again . "
Carter glanced around before breaking the silence . "Your father . . . "
"He's busy . Do you think everyone has 'free time' like you?" May snapped impatiently . She had thought it would take a while for her father to become familiarized with the new surroundings after he moved from Stronghold to Border Town . However, to her surprise, he had found a clerical job at the City Hall in only one week, and there was nothing she could do about it . Now he was a regular employee at the Ministry of Construction .




"I'm busy, too . " Carter threw up his hands in defense . "His Highness transferred one of the most efficient employees from the Ministry of Justice to Longsong Stronghold . Now I have to deal with all sorts of tasks . On top of interrogating spies and verifying the status of the residents, I also need to hunt for criminals at large . I don't even have time for meals these days . You have no idea how fierce these criminals are . Unlike any of the locals in Western Region, these guys are gangsters, initially hiding among refugees . Now, as things have gotten a little better, they've started to make trouble . But don't worry, they only stir up on the outskirts of town where the temporary camps are to the west and they won't get into the inner city easily . And, I'll catch any of them when they're found messing around . "
Seeing Carter describe the matter so passionately, May broke into laughter . "Alright, I got it . So, Mr . Knight, as you're so devoted to the peace and order of the town, would you like to have lunch and a few drinks here before heading back to your business?"
"I'd love to, but I'm afraid my break is almost over . " Carter put down the parcel in his hand . "Try this on to see if it fits . I asked His Highness to design it . "
"His Highness?" May was a little surprised .
"Yes . When I told His Highness about our wedding date, he mentioned a type of gown specifically worn for weddings . The only thing is that it takes a lot of effort to make one . I begged His Highness for quite a while, and even bribed Miss Soraya with ice cream bread before I finally got this dress . "
When May unfolded the fabric, she saw a snowy dress in the parcel .
May's heart stopped beating for a moment when the knight spread out the garment . It was a simple gown with elaborate and sophisticated details . The dress was simple in the sense that it was not ornamented with any jewels, nor was it hemmed with a gilding of gold . Instead, it was purely layered with white muslins . However, the cut of the dress was rather showy . It was tightened with a girdle and flared out into a contrasting, voluminous skirt below the waistline . The skirt rippled like waves, perfectly showcasing the ingenious handicraft embedded in its design .
She knew any girl, whether noble or peasant, would be fascinated by and obsessed with a gown like this just at the sight of it .
May gently caressed the snowy white gown that weighed almost nothing and retired to her bedroom to put it on .
When she was back in the living room, Carter's jaw dropped, struck by the breathtaking beauty he saw . "God, you are . . . stunning . "
"Really?" A rare, vivid blush rose to her cheeks . She could imagine what she now looked like without even looking into a mirror . Chief Knight's gaping expression had already told her everything .
May went up to Carter and gently pressed her lips to his cheek . "Thank you for your gift . I really love it . "
The knight flung his arms around her in response .
Watching Carter's face slowly approaching hers, May closed her eyes .
"It doesn't sound too bad to be called May Lannis," she thought .

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