To the Love Born in the Lowest Place

Chapter 79



“Oh my, young lady! You’re so beautiful!”

Laga, who had just placed a silver tiara on Liv’s head, stepped back in admiration. The tiara blended naturally with Liv’s hair, making her look as if she had been born wearing it.

Liv was now preparing for the wedding at the Lartman mansion. She could have prepared at the Hamelsvoort house, but Liv felt more comfortable at the Lartman ducal residence.

Liv’s reflection in the mirror was dazzling. Her pure white dress was densely studded with diamonds, and the silver tiara and white veil gave her a sacred aura. Only the ruby necklace around her neck, along with her eyes, showed any red. Perhaps because she was so white, Liv’s image in the mirror looked like someone who might disappear at any moment.

Pulling back the curtain and glancing out the window, she could see the splendidly decorated garden. The wedding ceremony was scheduled to take place there today.

“Now then, young lady. You just need to sit and wait. When it’s time, a servant will come to tell you to come out.”

“Alright.”

“If you need anything, just ask right away. Don’t move around on your own and risk messing up your appearance!”

Following Laga’s guidance, Liv sat down on a large sofa placed in a room on the first floor. Suddenly remembering Emmett, she asked:

“Is the Duke preparing too?”

“The Duke will be greeting people outside. And traditionally, the groom shouldn’t see the bride’s prepared appearance right before the wedding.”

“Hmm, I see.”

If there wasn’t such a custom, Liv might have felt a bit down that Emmett hadn’t come to see her, but she felt strangely relieved by Laga’s words. While clearly knowing that Emmett didn’t love her, she couldn’t understand why she felt this way.

Soon, Countess Hamelsvoort appeared with Hildegard. It was natural for the bride’s family to see the bride before the wedding.

“Liv, you’re so beautiful!”

Countess Hamelsvoort exclaimed with her mouth wide open in admiration, clapping her hands.

However, she didn’t seem to be truly happy because Liv was beautiful. Countess Hamelsvoort was simply pleased with the fact that Liv and Emmett were getting married. Instead, Hildegard held Liv’s hands with sincere eyes and said:

“Sister, this is really wonderful. It’s what you’ve been wishing for since long ago, right?”

“That’s right…”

Once, Liv had imagined herself marrying Emmett. The wedding described by the gods was the most sacred and beautiful moment of all. So Liv thought that if she ever got married, everyone would send her blessings. Of course, people didn’t seem to be blessing them much now…

‘If I reveal my power here, how will people’s attitudes change?’

At that moment, a maid hastily opened the door and said:

“Oh, young lady!”

“What’s the matter?”

“The Imperial Princess has arrived!”

“Ah.”

The person the Emperor said he would send turned out to be the Imperial Princess. It might have been surprising for a member of the imperial family to appear suddenly, but thinking calmly, there was no reason to be flustered. The wedding preparations were too perfect, and the Imperial Princess wouldn’t be coming to find fault. She was just here to deliver the Emperor’s gift.

“It’s a joyous occasion that the Imperial Princess has come. The imperial family is celebrating your wedding, you see.”

They are not the imperial family of this country.

To think they are descendants of that one who should be torn apart.

The gods were showing aversion to the Imperial Princess as well as the Emperor. It wasn’t strange, as the gods usually cared more about the blood flowing through one’s body than the legitimacy created by humans.

“Anyway, Liv, since the Imperial Princess has come, it’s proper for you to greet her. Quickly invite Her Highness inside.”

“Yes.”

At times like this, it would be right to follow Countess Hamelsvoort’s instructions, who was most familiar with noble etiquette. Liv tried to stand up with Countess Hamelsvoort and Hildegard, but the Countess said she didn’t need to stand up because of the heavy dress. Rather, she explained that Liv, as a member of the Five Noble Houses, didn’t need to go that far.

A moment later, the door opened and a pale-faced woman entered.

“We greet Her Highness the Imperial Princess.”

Countess Hamelsvoort greeted first, and Liv and Hildegard followed suit. The Imperial Princess that Liv glimpsed while bowing her head was tall with a skinny body. It was like seeing Hildegard when she first came to the Hamelsvoort mansion from the slums. It was strange, as the Imperial Princess surely wouldn’t have been underfed. Moreover, the Imperial Princess’s face was bloodless and somehow gave off a gloomy impression.

“…Hello.”

As the Imperial Princess returned the greeting in a small voice, everyone finally raised their heads. According to what Liv had heard from Emmett before, there was only one descendant of the Emperor currently. The Empress had lost her life shortly after giving birth to the Imperial Princess, and since the Emperor hadn’t married after that, the Imperial Princess was his only child.

‘What was her name again?’

Liv rummaged through her mind and finally managed to find her name. Louisa Steinberg, that was her name.

Louisa approached Liv and smiled faintly at her.

“It’s our first meeting, Miss Hamelsvoort. I haven’t been able to attend social events much due to my poor health. I hope we can meet often in the future.”

“Yes, me too.”

Step away from my child.

Although the gods were noisily chattering, Liv was already well-versed in ignoring their voices.

“Congratulations on your marriage, Miss Hamelsvoort. I wish for nothing but happiness to be with you two for a long time.”

“Thank you.”

“This is a gift bestowed by His Majesty.”

When the box was opened, inside was a large diamond necklace. At first, Liv doubted whether it was really a diamond or some other gem, but its mesmerizing light and unique color were definitely that of a diamond. However, Liv’s doubt was reasonable. The diamond was truly huge.

“My, I’ve never seen a diamond this large before.”

As Countess Hamelsvoort also admired it, Louisa continued with a gentle expression. Although there had been no sincerity or genuineness felt in her voice addressing them from the start, her expression was so perfect that Liv found it difficult to gauge how to treat the Imperial Princess.

“His Majesty said that Miss Hamelsvoort is worthy of receiving this.”

“It’s an honor. I’m grateful for His Majesty’s blessing. I’m also thankful to Your Highness for attending here.”

“It’s nothing. Well then, I’ll take my leave.”

Louisa looked at Liv with somewhat wistful eyes, then greeted Countess Hamelsvoort and Hildegard as well.

“Saintess, it’s been a while since we last met.”

“Please speak comfortably.”

“I’m always grateful for your sacrifices for the Empire. Countess Hamelsvoort, are you in good health as well?”

“Hoho, I’m always doing well, of course.”

After a brief conversation, Louisa left the room. Looking at where Louisa had been, Countess Hamelsvoort grumbled.

“Haah, with such a weak body…”

“What’s wrong with her?”

“I don’t know either. She says she’s sick every day and doesn’t come out.”

From Countess Hamelsvoort’s words, Liv was able to gain additional information about Louisa. A moment after Hildegard and Countess Hamelsvoort left to keep their places, a servant was heard knocking on the door.

“Miss, it’s time to come out.”

Laga supported the back of Liv’s dress, and Liv left the room, almost buried in her large dress.

As she went out to the entrance, Liv saw the sight of numerous people seated in their places. Liv’s eyes widened at the unexpectedly large scale. 

Liv carefully walked on the carpet between them. She felt a bit nervous receiving the gaze of so many people. However, because Emmett was waiting at the very front, Liv moved forward, looking only at him. In front of Emmett stood the priest who would officiate the wedding.

“Miss Liv Hamelsvoort has arrived.”

The priest said in a solemn voice. He began to deliver a long speech about the mindset to be maintained after marriage, standing in front of Liv and Emmett. Just as Liv, perched on her high heels, was starting to feel her legs ache, his words finally came to an end.

Even so, Liv could feel the piercing gazes of the people. Liv wasn’t oblivious, and people were looking at her with unfavorable eyes. Moreover, the person showing the strongest hostility towards her was the priest himself. If it weren’t for Emmett, the priest looked like he might define Liv as an evil being right there and attempt an exorcism by sprinkling holy water on her.

“The Supreme God will bless the marriage of you two.”

Finally, as the priest said this in a voice that anyone could tell was feigned, a heavy voice was heard.

[It’s time, child.]

At those words, Liv recalled something that had happened before. When Liv had sacrificed her life for Emmett and before Emmett regressed, when people were hostile to her. Liv had asked the gods why they didn’t use their power for her. At that time, the gods had answered like this. That it wasn’t time yet.

But after the Supreme God said that, something amazing happened.

“Oh, oh?”

The priest who was conducting the wedding ceremony staggered back in surprise. His eyes were fixed on Liv. No, not just the priest, but everyone was looking at Liv. It wasn’t just because Liv was the protagonist of the wedding.

Because light was shining from behind Liv.


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