Like the portal, the image sphere was a rare invention invented in the Magic Tower.
By injecting magical energy into the sphere, it was possible to record the surrounding situation for a certain period and replay it by replenishing it.
‘Like a CCTV from my previous life.’
However, the video sphere sold at the tower was as big as a human head, and the recording time was short.
Besides, it was expensive.
As it was a rare invention, its worth was like buying a mansion even if the efficiency wasn’t especially high.
‘I have money to buy it, though.’
Rose’s profits were substantial, so Elena could purchase it.
‘Though its efficiency is not I want.’
What Elena wanted was its size to be as small as her own fist, to record for a longer duration, and, above all, to be transparent.
‘But no such item existed.’
She knew it because she didn’t see it when she visited the tower.
‘Maybe good.’
If the kind of video sphere Elena desired existed, it would be of great help in defeating Killian.
But they weren’t even selling them in the tower, so maybe that was a good thing.
While she was worried about Jane, her eyes suddenly twinkled.
‘…Can’t I just do it myself?’
She made a drug that didn’t exist in this world, couldn’t she just create a video ball?
‘With the help of Mr. Jeremy, it might be possible.’
Elena’s eyes sparkled.
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But contrary to her will, she had work to do early in the morning.
So it was hard to wake up her tired body.
“You are so pretty, miss!”
At the words of her maid – who admired her long hair – Elena repeatedly touched her hair, smiling broadly.
“Thanks.”
She was currently being dressed up by her maids.
‘At this time, Duke Halos will hold a victory banquet.’
The victory banquet was usually held right after the war ended.
However, Duke Halos was very busy with the aftermath of the war and overdue work.
So, naturally, the scheduled banquet was delayed. Until, eventually, they have reached the present time.
Duke Halos, who had now become a little more relaxed, suddenly held a banquet.
However, since the event was delayed – even if it was a leisure occasion – there was always a lot of work to do. Thus, they decided to hold it with a small group.
‘It was said that only the relatives and vassals of the Duke would participate.’
It was the first banquet Elena had attended after her memories from her previous life returned.
Therefore, the news about the small banquet brought her joy.
‘A place with too many people… It’s a little burdensome though.’
Even in her previous life, Elena didn’t like places with too many people.
However, Duke Halos kindled such a character.
Elena often heard about the Duke of Halos from her maid.
Duke Halos occasionally attended noble meetings and imperial palace meetings, and it was said that he and her father would talk about her whenever he had spare time.
He thanked the benefactor for saving his life and began to support the benefactor’s daughter, who turned out to be a wizard.
Recently, he boasted that Elena was now an official wizard of the Magic Tower.
‘It sounds like you are simply bragging about yourself.’
In the end, it was a method to increase the prestige of the Duke of Halos.
A child who became a wizard with the patronage of the Duke of Halos.
These words would become corrupted and spread quickly.
‘The Duke of Halos has become closely connected with the Magic Tower.’
In other words, even the Imperial family wouldn’t be able to easily touch the Duke.
‘Of course, even if it’s not me, the Imperial family won’t touch the Duke.’
Nonetheless, it would feel different to other nobles and commoners.
Especially from the perspective of the Imperial family, their pride would be hurt.
‘Please, I don’t want to get caught in the middle.’
Even such concerns were a problem that could be resolved if she left the Halos’ mansion.
“It’s done, miss.”
“It’s so beautiful!”
“It’s worth it when it’s splendidly done!”
While Elena was deep in her thoughts, her makeup was over.
She had asked her maid to lighten it because she was still young and she didn’t like dark makeup.
The maids did as she requested.
‘By the way, how were they able to make this into something marvelous?’
It looked like she had little makeup on, but her eyelids were painted with a hint of red at the end.
Her lips were a blend of pink and red, and her skin appeared smoother than usual.
And the pale green dress she was wearing covered her whole body, but it didn’t feel too heavy.
It was comfortable as it wasn’t too tight.
‘I love it since it’s appropriate for my age.’
Elena smiled happily and turned to her maids.
“It was hard. But thank you, everyone.”
The maids were moved by her words of gratitude.
“No, miss!”
“Isn’t this normal?”
“Sure! I didn’t have much trouble!”
“It was rather fun!”
The maids made a fuss and left the room.
Elena moved and sat on the bed for a while.
“Haa.”
She had no strength left because she woke up early in the morning to get dressed and had only to eat meager foods.
‘By the way, will Duke Halos introduce me to today’s banquet?’
It was a speculation that had to come out because he boasted about himself in front of numerous nobles and even before the Imperial family.
‘… I don’t like being in the spotlight.’
In Elena’s mind, she wanted to hide from Duke Halos.