"Your Majesty, we have been waiting for you. Corine said you went to the Wizards tower". Anne said in amazement for she thinks that Rachel found something that pique her interest.

"Oh, you can't believe what I just found Anne. But I will tell you once it's done". Rachel dreamily smiled like she found an interesting new toy.

"Alright you show it to me later then but for now, Baron Oswald is here to design your dress for the tea party".

Baron Oswald entered the room and give his ceremonial bow. He then handed Rachel a few of his designs for the upcoming tea banquet. Rachel noticed his designs were more modest than before.

'I pity the poor Baron for Sebastian must have threatened him to design the dress in a modest manner'.

"What do you think, your Majesty?"

"Hm, I like this one but make it off-shoulder and remove the layers and ruffles." Rachel finds wearing a dress with so many layers to be tiresome.

Oswald agrees her suggestion is excellent, but he worries that the Duke would object to the off-shoulder style because he doesn't want Rachel's skin to be shown in public gatherings.

Rachel saw the worry in his eyes, and she sigh in resignation. "Alright put a lace on top to cover my chest and match it with a floral bow sidesweep hat."

Oswald exclaims with excitement as ideas start to flow and the hat is a revelation that will transform fashion in the empire. He predicts that this trend will last for a very long period of time.

"I will make sure to follow the Duchess guidance, thank you for your benevolence, your Majesty".

The most prominent families in the northern kingdom are present among the guests at the Count of Howard's house. Countess Elena Howard is one of the most influential and fashionable nobility in northern society, and the event is a sought-after one that is celebrated once a year. Her banquets and attire are frequently highlighted in the Vanity affair and on page six of the Daily Beast News.

Today is an extraordinary day for the Howard's because the Duchess of Astrid will be their main guest. Some noble families wanted to catch a glimpse of the famed Duchess who captured their King's heart.

Outside the Count's mansion, paparazzi and reporters are waiting to witness the arrival of the Dutchess of Astrid. When the carriage of the Astid Dukedom arrived, the Duchess is escorted by the Knights General Sir William and a few elite guards. Camera's powered by mana are flashing everywhere and when she descended, they kneeled to give their respects. The Duchess walk in an elegant manner as the paparazzi stop to capture images of her attire and new-style bow headdress.

Reporters and paparazzi are excited to write articles on the Duchess's attire and her opulent arrival into Countess Howard's mansion.

The Count and Countess Howard welcome the Duchess, who is then greeted by the other noble guests with a ceremonial bow.

"We greet her Majesty, the Duchess of Astrid". Rachel gestured to acknowledge their greetings and she is then accompanied by Countess Elena to seat in the honorable table. The Duchess of Astrid is surrounded by a few prominent families including the family house of Marquis Leyn.

Henry Marcus Leyn and Olivia Leyn kissed the back hand of the Duchess and Rachel smiled warmly in acknowledgement of their greetings. In spite of the fact that it had been a while, they were happy to see Rachel. Like usual, their sweet Rachel is still humble and kind.

Countess Elena welcomed everyone to the tea party and then an orchestra began to play. Rachel was astounded by how lavish the tea party was.

"Your Majesty, this humble subject would like to know the artist who designed your bow hat". Countess Elena is curious to learn how the Duchess bow hat was made because it exudes a certain sense of style and elegance.

"I designed the bow hat, Countess. If you'd like, I can have the royal designer make one for you".

"Oh my! Your Majesty, please accept the deepest gratitude of this humble subject". Countess Elena likes fashion so much and she believes that she has found her match in this area, the Duchess of Astrid.

While they were enjoying the conversation with the Duchess, there was an abrupt commotion when a few young noblewomen mentioned Viscountess Olga Guissec's arrival.

"Why did she come here? Is she ignorant of the presence of the Duchess? Her face has become incredibly thick".

"She thinks so highly of herself to believe that his Majesty has before paid her attention."

When Viscountess Olga appeared to pay her respects to the Duchess, the grumbling grew louder.

"I greet her Majesty, the Duchess of Astrid, your humble subject Viscountess Olga Guissec is here to pay her respect to the mother of the north". Olga proceeds to perform the ceremonial bow.

"Be at ease Viscountess. I accept your greetings." Rachel glances at the woman in front of her, purple eyes and black raven hair with a flattering silhouette that can inflame the lust of men. She is familiar with Viscountess Olga Guissec because in the TV series's plot, she is one of Sebastian's mistresses.

Viscountess Olga Guissec was a young widow and inherited the Guissec's house title when her husband died. She is known for her beauty and curvaceous body. She got acquainted with the Duke of Astrid and from then on, she is a regular bed partner for the Duke. Even though Ara, the female protagonist, joined Sebastian in the northern kingdom, he still kept Olga as his mistress.

Ara was so furious and jealous that she decided to frame the viscountess of having an affair with one of the Duke's elite guards. When Viscountess Olga was driven out of the Astrid palace and attacked by monsters, she died in a horrible manner that made it impossible to identify her from her physical appearance.

'Her love for Sebastian brought her a horrifying death, will I end up the same?' Rachel's body shook a little. She requested Anne to accompany her in the garden since she needed to take a breath as her anxiety began to grow.

Viscountess Olga was about to follow her when Sir William blocks her path.

Author's note: Please see below the Duchess famous hat, all rights reserve to JBM London Shop.