I am the heroine's godfather!

June 25th, Cloudy

No, Charlotte, you can't go down this path of decadence! You must study hard tomorrow!

......

June 26nd, sunny

Loran said he was hosting a social party tomorrow night and wanted me to make an appearance in Enshiya's social circles.

I'm really looking forward to it! How are the social gatherings here different from those in Antalya?

......

That evening, sitting at her desk, Charlotte closed her diary, looking forward to tomorrow's banquet, and then silently reflected on her life over the past few days...

Ugh, what's going on? I feel like I haven't done anything productive at all. I haven't read any books, and I haven't practiced any magic.

Miss Charlotte collapsed onto the soft bed, letting out a defeated groan.

The next day, as the sun rose, Charlotte got up on time and went to the dining table, only to find that Lorraine was already seated.

"That's rare, Loran, you're up so early."

Charlotte was quite surprised. Lorraine choked and coughed twice: "What are you talking about? I often get up early too, okay? The past few days were just special circumstances!"

"Humph, I don't believe that."

Miss Charlotte gave a haughty snort, then looked at Serena: "Good morning, Miss Serena."

"Little Charlotte, you should call her Auntie."

Serena smiled gently as always: "But I don't think you're used to calling me that, so do as you like."

"Well, because Miss Serena doesn't look like my aunt, she looks more like my older sister."

"Oh, darling, you have such a sweet tongue."

Serena was delighted by the flattery, but Loran interjected, "You can't call her 'sister.' If you call my sister 'sister,' wouldn't I be lowering your father's generation for no reason?"

"Humph."

Charlotte didn't want to talk to this guy who had absolutely no emotional intelligence.

After breakfast, Serena took out a box and handed it to Charlotte: "Little Charlotte, come and try on the dress to see if it fits."

"Hey?"

Charlotte blinked: "A dress?"

"Yes, I'll have someone find the best designer in Enshi Yacheng to make it for you."

"But I already have a dress..."

Charlotte was conflicted. Although the dress Lorraine gave her wasn't custom-made, she still liked it very much.

Lorraine noticed Charlotte's dilemma and said, "Charlotte, a proper noblewoman would never wear the same dress twice, otherwise it would be considered that there is something wrong with the family's finances—although I have always thought this custom is silly."

"Hey, Loran, you can't swear!"

Serena frowned slightly, and Loran immediately slapped his mouth, saying, "I was wrong, sister."

Serena then turned her attention away from him and looked at Charlotte instead: "Just as Lorraine said, and Charlotte, this is your first appearance in Enshia's social circles. If you dress in a subservient manner or behave rudely, people will look down on the Morganfeller family."

"Is that so?!"

Charlotte looked serious.

Lorraine silently grumbled, "That's why I've always thought social gatherings are a real hassle..."

However, no one paid him any attention. Charlotte listened intently to Serena's advice, her eyes as firm as if she were facing a war.

Or is it that social banquets are essentially battles within high society?

Therefore, social banquets are idiotic.

Loran silently complained.

After receiving Serena's instruction, Charlotte led Mia and Caroline back to their room to put on their dresses, while Lorraine, as if suddenly remembering something, asked curiously, "Didn't I remember that the dresses at Mrs. Cindy's place had to be ordered a month in advance?"

"Hmm, who knows? Maybe Mrs. Cindy had a burst of inspiration and finished the dress so quickly."

At this point, Mrs. Cindy, who had been working several all-nighters and was almost exhausted, said, "Yes, yes, it's definitely not that I'm afraid of Morgan Fleur's reputation; I'm just working overtime voluntarily."

The Morganfleur family originally had its own tailors and designers, who made all the formal wear and everyday clothes for the family. However, during the upheavals of that year, the old tailor passed away, and the father, fearing it would implicate his successor, dismissed them—including the servants. Only a few elderly men who had watched the father grow up insisted on staying, and Grandpa Rom was one of them.

No, just thinking about it makes me so angry! I really want to resurrect that duke with necromancy and beat him up again.

A short while later, Charlotte, dressed in an elegant gown, emerged, supported by Caroline and Mia.

With her blonde hair flowing freely, wearing a deep blue dress, and a sapphire pendant symbolizing Morgan Fleur adorning her white neck, Charlotte looked as noble as a swan.

Chapter 35 Miss Charlotte's First Social Appearance

"Wow."

Loran made an exaggerated expression: "Whose princess has arrived?"

Serena was quite satisfied: "Looks like my taste is pretty good... Does it fit?"

"Yes, it fits perfectly."

Charlotte nodded, then asked, somewhat puzzled, "How did Miss Serena know my clothing size?"

"This is it."

Serena gave a faint smile: "A qualified tailor can tell someone's approximate body measurements at a glance."

"so smart!"

Charlotte looked surprised. Serena chuckled and continued, "As long as it fits."

After trying on their dresses, Caroline and Mia busied themselves decorating the manor, while the kitchen staff were also working hard to prepare ingredients.

Serena took this banquet very seriously—after all, it was a banquet that simultaneously announced the return of Count Morganfleur and Charlotte's entry into social circles, so she even sent out invitations two weeks in advance!

Although sending invitations two weeks in advance is a tradition for banquets, for the Morganfleur family these days, sending them a week in advance is already a favor. Even if invitations are sent on the day of the banquet, few nobles would dare not attend.

Now that it's two weeks in advance, everyone can see how much importance the Morganfle family attaches to this.

The nobles were on tenterhooks, fearing that some fool had once again offended the Morganfleur family, and that vengeful ghost would strike in public.

Don't think he wouldn't dare! That year, Grand Duke Antins was brutally murdered by this guy at a banquet, right in front of everyone! They still vividly remember the scene of the Grand Duke going from threats to curses to screams and begging for mercy, until he didn't even have the strength to wail anymore!

Most importantly, even the emperor couldn't punish him afterward and could only swallow his pride and accept it, as no one knew what kind of background this guy had.

They all knew that the Vengeful Ghost was powerful, but so what? The Empire wasn't without seventh-tier warriors, so why should they reluctantly accept it?

Although the vengeful ghost—no, the esteemed Earl Morganfleur—has been away from the territory for the past few years, even so, Miss Serena is not someone to be trifled with! She is a shareholder of the Antoya Merchant Guild, which is the largest merchant guild in the empire!

Now, Enshiya City has no Grand Duke or Marquis, and among the several Earls, Morgan Fleur holds a superior position. Now that Morgan Fleur has sent an invitation, who dares to be negligent? All the major families are on high alert. It is said that the old Viscount Bergen, who is bedridden, insisted on getting out of bed to go, and it was only after Serena learned of this and replied that the old man was relieved.

"Morgan Fleur..."

In a luxurious mansion, a woman with light blonde hair frowned. The little girl with chestnut hair beside her noticed that her sister was thinking and wisely did not disturb her.

The woman hesitated for a moment, then waved her hand and called over a servant: "Make arrangements. I'm going to the Earl of Morganflore's mansion tonight."

"this......"

"Go and make arrangements."

"Yes, Your Royal Highness."

"Sister, are we going to a banquet?"

The younger girl spoke up, and the older woman smiled faintly: "Yes, Anna, you're attending a very grand banquet."

"Great!"

A storm swept through the high society of Enshiya City. Every carriage was ready on time in the afternoon and headed toward Morganflore Manor. No one dared to be late.

As the sun dipped low over the western mountains, nobles arrived one after another at Morganfloor Estate. Charlotte, standing on the second floor, had never seen such a grand spectacle before. Everyone here seemed to be dressed even more elegantly than the royalty of Antalya.

Serena smiled and asked, "Are you nervous, Charlotte?"

"A bit..."

"Don't be nervous."

Loran gave a faint smile: "The so-called 'losing face to Morgan Flynn' is just a joke. You don't need to worry about being rude in front of anyone. On the contrary, they should worry about whether they will be rude in front of you."

"Hmm, why do you make me sound like a villainous rich girl?"

Charlotte silently pouted.

Seeing that all the guests had arrived, Loran took Serena's arm with his left hand and Charlotte's arm with his right hand and walked down the stairs.

The once noisy hall fell silent instantly, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

"Gentlemen, it's been a long time."

Loran chuckled, and the nobles responded with comments such as, "The Earl's demeanor is as elegant as ever."

Then, Lorraine released Charlotte's hand: "This is Charlotte Bernard, my goddaughter."

Charlotte smiled flawlessly and nodded slightly, and everyone complimented her beauty. However, some wondered why the Earl's adopted daughter hadn't changed her surname.

There are only two possibilities: one is that they are not valued and therefore will not be allowed to change their surname; the other is that they are closely related to the child's elders and therefore will not change their surname.

But regardless of the actual situation, at least when facing Charlotte, everyone will only treat her as the second case.

Thank you all for coming...

After a standard opening speech, Lorraine raised his glass: "Let us raise a glass together and celebrate this wonderful evening!"

"Homage to Earl Morgan Fleur!"

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After Loran danced a song with Charlotte and Serena, he stepped off the stage. A group of nobles surrounded him, trying to get close to him, while Charlotte was also surrounded by noble ladies and gentlemen.

"Miss Bernette, would I have the honor of dancing with you?"

The young master of a certain family extended his hand, but Charlotte gently shook her head: "I'm sorry, young master Bergen, I'm new to Isnar and I'm not good at dancing here."

That's a real shame.

The young master of the Bergen family withdrew his hand, showing no embarrassment or anger. A noblewoman nearby then spoke up: "Miss Charlotte, were you traveling with Earl Morganflore earlier?"

"Yes, Miss Betty."

Charlotte gave a faint smile: "We lived in the Kingdom of Antaya for a period of time before."

"The Kingdom of Antaya?"

Miss Betty looked puzzled, and another noblewoman chimed in at the opportune moment, though her voice was somewhat timid: "Betty, have you forgotten? Antaya is the small southern kingdom I told you about before, the one where the princess was killed by the Bloodthirsty Servant..."

"Yes, Miss Daisy is indeed very knowledgeable."

Charlotte offered her praise at the opportune moment.

"Oh, I remembered."

Betty suddenly realized, and then asked, "Does the Earl and Miss Charlotte have something important to do in Antaya?"

Charlotte wondered what could be so important, since Loran slept all day, but she still wore a faint smile: "Loran didn't tell me much about this, but I suspect it might be related to the believers of the evil god."

"My God!"

Several noble young masters and ladies immediately expressed their admiration, and Miss Daisy, who had just helped Betty out of the awkward situation, also whispered, "Miss Charlotte, what are your hobbies?"

"Yes, I enjoy reading, and I've also been practicing riding recently."

"Really? What kind of books does Miss Charlotte usually like to read?"

......

Seeing the children chatting happily, Loran stopped paying attention and instead looked at the group of nobles who had been waiting for a long time in front of him.

"Gentlemen, speak now, is there something you need?"

Chapter 36 The Princess's Arrival

"Your Excellency Earl Morganflore."

The nobles exchanged glances, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "Your radiance remains unchanged after so many years. Your return adds a new dimension to the festival of the Goddess of Light."

"Alright, let's stop talking about this."