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Who are you? Mary said to her reflection I? I am your past... you probably won’t remember, and even if you do , fate can't be changed, the thread of fate can't be broken. Don't vanish!Where are you going? I? I'm no longer there. My time is gone. When she woke up, Mary wiped away her tears and said: Well, it seems I had a nightmare, my eyes got wet. "I wanted to reach infinity just to find my true essence, but in the end I was afraid to find myself in the depths of this world."

cha_soa · Ciencia y ficción
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innocent light

Vienna is the young daughter of the  Edingberg's Marquisate, her parents often travel because of the foreign branches of their subsidiaries.

They both have entrepreneurial talent, which is why their daughter also turned out to be talented in trading.

After her coming of age, she opened her own perfume company and it gained a good reputation and productivity in high society.

Since childhood, she was passionate and not modest.

A brave young noblewoman who knew no worries and always lived in warmth.

Her hair was light golden, glowing under the sun's rays, and her turquoise eyes knew no despair.

Her beauty was famous among men of high ranks, and even common people admired her.

Her generosity knew no bounds and,In times of natural disasters, she was the first to rush to the rescue.

Dressed in exquisite dresses from the most famous masters of the empire, and immaculately dressed from the most sophisticated boutiques, she walked in the streets of the capital and distributed bread and water to the poor.

they didn't care about her bragging or pretense... as long as she gave them at least some crumbs.

They bombarded her with words of blessing and spread rumors about her holy kindness and pure heart.

Only the servants knew about her pranks and childish tricks; this caused them, oh, so many problems in everyday life...

At the age of 9, mylady decided to bake, but she didn't tell anyone about it.

Secretly at night, while everyone was sleeping, she slipped into the kitchen and started baking, and in the morning when the nanny started looking for her throughout the mansion... God, it was something...

One leg in a plate, the other in a basin, the girl lying on the floor slept like the dead, her face was all smeared with flour and the floor...

The floor was covered in water, sugar, butter, milk, you can just list all the ingredients...

The cabinet was covered in eggs and their shells were lying on the table, the only thing that was untouched was the stove, our baby was so tiny and didn't know how to light it.

But at least she had something in her bowl, although it couldn't be called a meal, but not a poison.

:Nanny!nanny!Mistress Hilda...ha..haa..haa..

There you are..!

We found the young lady.

The maid ran to the central staircase of the mansion and immediately reported  good news.

:Mistress Hilda..we found the young lady..

:What? Where?! Quickly lead me to her.

Seeing the picture formed in the kitchen, she fell to the floor.

:my lady...oh my god...haaaaaa..

Sighing with relief, she pulled herself together and began to scold Vienna.

:Young lady! you are the future marquise and maybe even the future duchess... how can you behave like this..., you are a young educated lady of the house of Edingberg..

:Sorry Hilda..I won't do it again...

:Yes..that's it..!

: I won't...Cook without asking,at night..

:Yes..what!?Miss!!!

With a bit of whining, she repeated herself by explaining  the duties of a noble lady.

:How can you behave like this!

_oh no....! this is repeating itself again, where should I run away.._

Dressed in a nightgown, she ran away from the lecture and went into the garden; more than anything in the world, she wanted to escape from her responsibilities and shackles to ultimately find freedom..

:And so when you get married and take your father's honor..

Without finishing her Speech, she opened

her eyes and saw an empty corridor.

:my lady!

Having run as far as possible, Vienna hid in her shelter, which she accidentally found.

The Edingberg mansion is located near the southern sea of ​​the empire, this was done to simplify trade with ships and foreign kingdoms and islands.

The mansion consisted of several floors, the first, second, third and last leading to the attic.

On the ground floor there was a hall and a  living room.

From the front door in the middle of the hall there was a staircase that led to the very top of the roof.

The second floor was famous for the parents' room and the children's room, but the last floor was famous for the guests.

The Marquis's office was parallel to his bedroom and In the basement one could notice the treasury of the marquisate, but entry there is allowed to a small circle of people, because there isn't only the family's fortune, but also relics that have been kept from generation to generation.

On the ground floor there was a hall and a  living room.

In all this beauty, the young lady found her secluded place, where she could hide from prying eyes and spend time in peace.

:Milady!milady!

A decade passed and the problems did not diminish.

:yes?nanny..

: Here you are, thank God I found you, your 20th birthday is coming soon, and the Viscountess decided to organize a celebration in your honor.

:What?! You know that I don't like all these magnificent events.

:You can't refuse her, not this time, she's a famous lioness in high society.

If you ignore her again, you will put your entire family at risk...! You know what a man of honor and nobility your father is.

: Yes...Yes...if I inadvertently ruin his reputation, he will disown me; you know that we are only an ideal family in public, I hardly see him at home, even my mother is always in her family home.

:If you understand, quickly go collect your things.

:Where..?

:How to where? to the salon 'Laboutillé'

:To Madame Gezel?

: No idea who will be there, we'll order from him.

:Fine.

: Great, then I'll call the cook and prepare a carriage at our exit.

Some time later, near the salon 'Laboutillé'

: My lady, are you feeling sick again? Should I go to the infirmary while your measurements are taken?

:Yes..gh..be kind..Hilda..

"The 'Biverdita' Empire ranks first on the continent among other countries.

And the only state with which it competes is 'Norredentia'

She is at the very top of the chain from trade to productive lands and mines.

But 'Norredentia' is famous for its iron and precious craftsmanship (forging iron and polishing precious stones)

Therefore, these two states signed a truce after a 40-year war,And they decided to cooperate.

'Biverdita' provides the materials, and the other side provides weapons, jewelry, etc...."

: How do you like this dress, my lady? And this one? Light Red  suits you so well, or maybe try blue? God..! Peach seems to be created for you! What do you want to choose?

:Just...give me the blue one..

_I'm about to throw up from this corset_

:Will you take only one? What decorations do you want?

: Isn't it just a clothing store?

:So should we pack you other outfits?

_it doesn't dawn on her at all that I want to get out of here as quickly as possible? It's infuriating... she just wants to sell it for more_

: Sorry, Mademoiselle Jezel, but I want only one ball gown, that heavenly color.

: Will the order be made at your home? Or will you come to pick it up personally?

:As usual.

:Have a nice day, my lady..!

_never liked her salon, but damn, she has the best and most fashionable designs_

:milady!milady!have you finished?somehow quickly..

: I ordered a dress, it will be delivered tomorrow afternoon, as usual.

:Then let's go pick up some shoes and...

:Listen, let's take a break..Huh? I beg you..

: Until we have everything ready  you won't take a step away from me, young lady.

_I sense this will last for a long time...at least the evening should  pass peacefully_

A week later:

:Milady, don't forget to always be with Mayor Hans, after all, he is your knight.

:Don't worry, I'll be careful...

:I hope, and...also...don't forget to take several maids with you, let them serve you in the rest room.

You know, don't you...

Interrupting her she said

: Of course I know, it's better to have your allies close and your enemies even closer.

Even if our family cooperates with Viscount Whisen and his wife, I mustn't forget about safety.

: Yes! safety comes first, and also...

_what else.._

: Don't get too drunk, one glass is enough, you can even be there without alcohol, you know...

:Yes...after all, there can be poison in wine

Well, that's it, I'm off, the carriage is ready.