MBBK 04

Chapter – 04

Your answer increases Queen Rosetta’s affection by 5!

Queen Rosetta Affection: 51 (▲5)/100

“I will speak to His Majesty about it.”

“Thank you very much!”

“Of course… that is only if His Majesty allows it.”

Since the King is already on my side, that is not a problem.

I winked at Floria, who was smiling gracefully beside me, and finally let out a sigh of relief.

Then the Queen chuckled softly and leaned in, gently fixing a strand of hair near my ear.

“You really are growing more and more like your mother.”

And then I remembered.

The Queen was my mother’s friend.

“Me?”

“Yes.”

With a somewhat sad expression, the Queen gently stroked my head.

At the royal family dinner table, while my father was slightly late, the Queen spoke first.

“I plan to let Asta attend the ball.”

“The little one wants to go to the ball?”

Facing the King’s question, I confidently declared:

“I’m already grown up!”

“How can this little kid—”

“Ah! It hurts!”

The King suddenly pinched my soft cheek with his large fingers.

“Help me!”

The only person who can save me from the King’s mischievous hands is the Queen.

I quickly ran behind her and hid.

“What kind of manners are you showing at the dinner table?”

“No, I was just—”

“I’m sorry, Your Majesty.”

I apologized before the King could, and the Queen smiled softly again.

“I would appreciate it if Your Majesty would also reflect on this.”

“I am the one who feels wronged. Do you like the Queen more than me?”

“I just don’t like my cheeks being pinched.”

“How insolent!”

Even though it sounds serious, the situation was basically like a childish family fight.

“It seems you want to experience my beard attack!”

The King raised his arms like a bear and rushed forward, making the Queen sigh endlessly.

“Please behave yourself.”

“I just think our little star is adorable.”

“I am not a little kid anymore. I am a proper young lady.”

I lifted my dress elegantly.

“See? I’m old enough to attend the ball now.”

The royal family is charmed by your adorable appearance.

Pink hearts appeared above everyone’s heads.

“Well, it seems we have no choice. We must allow it.”

At that moment, my father arrived after finishing his business.

“I apologize for being late.”

“Perfect timing.”

Now that the King had agreed, it could not be reversed.

“We will present Asta at the upcoming ball.”

“Brother!”

My father clearly objected, but the Queen supported me.

“I thought the Duke was against it, but I have confirmed that Astarote is serious about this.”

“That… is…”

“Keeping a child locked away is not good. As a member of the royal family, she must take her role seriously.”

The Queen’s words carried strong authority.

My father had no reply and coughed awkwardly.

“Father won’t attend, is that alright?”

“Father…”

The King immediately responded.

“Then I will take the first dance with our little star.”

“Brother!”

At that moment, I squeezed my thigh and forced tears.

“I want to go to the ball…”

Seeing my tearful eyes, my father wavered.

“Could it be… that Asta is still too young to be my partner?”

“I could never think that! You are everything to me!”

Now the argument shifted.

Who would take my first dance—the King or my father?

“I will take it! I am her father!”

“I am the King!”

“What a foolish argument…”

The Queen stepped in.

“Enough. Asta will attend the ball. That is final.”

[(COMPLETED) Quest — Obtain permission to attend the ball!]
Reward: Royal Etiquette +4, Arts +4

Royal Etiquette: 10 (▲4)/99
Arts: 10 (▲4)/99

(COMPLETED) Royal Etiquette reached 10

“This wasn’t a joke after all…”

Only Queen’s Care remains.

The King nodded.

“This will be a good chance for Asta to meet a suitable partner.”

I didn’t yet understand what he meant.

Under bright and grand lights, the ball finally began.

“The honored guest today is my niece, who will become an important pillar of the kingdom.”

The King introduced me to the nobles.

“Finally…”

“She is even more beautiful than expected.”

A wave of attention spread.

Then suddenly—

A dispute broke out.

“The first dance should be with the King.”

“No way. I am her father!”

A hopeless fight.

“Little star’s first dance will be with me.”

“How can you do this, brother!”

In the end, the King won.

I ended up dancing with him—more like being carried while spinning around.

My father looked like he was about to cry.

So I asked casually:

“If it’s not the King, does that mean no one can dance with me before my father? Are you sad?”

“…Is that so?”

My father immediately recovered and held my hand tightly.

“Everyone looks so lovely together.”

“Noble ladies were blushing while looking at my handsome father.”

I glared slightly.

‘They are definitely interested in my father.’

But I won’t let those greedy nobles take him.

“I will go rest for a moment.”

Now it was time for the Queen.

I approached her.

“Astarote, daughter of Halstein, greets Your Majesty.”

I bowed gracefully.

“Oh my, you’ve grown so much.”

I greeted each noblewoman politely.

“Thank you, Lady Madison, Lady Rovane, Lady Mihala.”

“You remember our names? I’m touched!”

“Of course. You all treated me kindly.”

In truth, they had been hostile before, but that doesn’t matter yet.

People are amazed by your ladylike behavior!

I smiled.

“All thanks to the Queen’s care.”

Queen Rosetta’s affection increases by 10!

Queen Rosetta Affection: 61 (▲10)/100

Finally—Queen’s Care activated!

[(NEW) Active Skill — Queen’s Care Lv.1]
In emergencies, the Queen will cover for you.

Range: 100m
Uses: Once per week

I smiled at the glowing text.

Everything was going according to plan.

Then—

[(NEW) Sub Quest: Find the King Consort]
Find a partner to become the King’s consort.

“…Huh?”

I thought this was the end.

But reading the last line made my mind go blank.

Time limit: 24 hours