The story of the black silk female knight

"It can't be Melina, she's leaving as your maid... Could it be those two girls at the Adventurers' Guild reception?"

"Forgive my bluntness... but while they are quite cute, they can't compare to a noble lady like you, with your exceptionally charming looks, figure, and气质 (qi zhi - a combination of temperament, bearing, and presence). They probably can't replace you."

"Kiri and Lulu are indeed a little lacking, so they won't be my successors~~"

Valensa's smile grew even more sly:

"As for who it is... I'll keep it a secret for now. Perhaps all the men in Sergintown will have to get to know me in a new light."

"That's amazing? I'll have to keep an eye on it then... cough cough."

Lambert, unable to hold back, blurted out his true feelings, and his face flushed red.

"Girl, don't get the wrong idea! I'm not that kind of philandering, lewd man... I'm just a lord who needs to be concerned about the emotional state of the young people in the territory."

"Hehe... Yes, yes, Uncle Lambert, you are devoted to Madam."

As the carriage filled with cheerful chatter, the city of Klar gradually drew near.

This border city of the Kingdom of Fran is located about 150 kilometers south of Sergin. It is of medium size and has a permanent population of around 20.

Although it is a border city, unlike the northern border which is constantly harassed by the wild beast tribe, Klar City is close to the eastern Misty Mountains.

There's no need to worry about foreign invasion here, so Klar City doesn't need to be garrisoned. Its combat strength consists only of a security force to maintain order and adventurers who hunt monsters.

In a comfortable and leisurely environment, there are naturally no particularly diligent nobles. Therefore, the quarterly meetings held four times a year in Klar City are less like work meetings and more like tea parties for the nobles to socialize and have fun.

In fact, Lambert initially brought Valensa to these parties out of a sense of elder.

He felt that Valensa, as a pretty but useless young lady, was not suited to wielding a sword. He thought it would be better for her to find a good man and bring her to this kind of party, which would also have a bit of a blind date aspect.

With Valensa's beauty, even though her figure had only just begun to develop at that time, she could easily captivate the hearts of most men.

The second son of the city lord of Clare City had expressed his willingness to arrange a very easy job for Valensa at the city hall... the kind where she doesn't have to work and the pay is high. All Valensa would need is to visit his house often to chat and keep him company.

Valensa, of course, firmly rejected all such advances, and her demeanor even earned her the title of a cold and beautiful young woman, which made some of the noble youths who failed to win her heart somewhat dissatisfied.

Fortunately, Valensa was, after all, a noblewoman from the capital. Even if she were down on her luck, these border nobles wouldn't dare to have any ulterior motives towards her. Besides, the Badr family hadn't fallen from grace yet.

However, by rejecting almost all advances from young men, Valensa found it difficult to further develop her position in the aristocratic social circles of Klara, so she rarely went into the city these past two years unless absolutely necessary.

At this aristocratic gathering, which was ostensibly a quarterly report meeting but was actually a large tea party, Valensa maintained her usual style.

She made a stunning appearance in a gorgeous red evening gown, her overwhelming charm making many men secretly drool, yet she sat aloof in a corner, politely refusing all the young men who tried to chat her up.

However, she is still very friendly to women and elders.

Whether the older woman is old-fashioned or witty, Valensa can chat and laugh with ease. She can handle women who come to pick a fight out of jealousy or to make friends sincerely, and can even turn enemies into friends.

In fact, several noble ladies in Klar City were initially very jealous of Valensa, but after failing to pick a fight with her, they became her fans... Some even wanted to become adventurers like her, but were grounded by their families.

Chapter 30 The young lady is too cool!

Similar to the previous quarterly meetings in Klar City, this meeting also came to a close after three consecutive days of banquets, balls, tea parties, and other social events.

As before, Valensa neither got too close to the nobles of Clare City nor had a falling out with them.

She actually has a pretty good reputation among many elders and women her age, but she has offended almost all men her age... Almost everyone grits their teeth and drools when they mention her.

However, this should be Valensa's last time attending a noble gathering in Klar City. She will be going to the War Academy afterward, and the social connections and networks she really needs to cultivate will be in the capital.

After the noble gathering, Melina went to the Adventurers' Guild to process her transfer, while Valensa, with her pre-arranged appointment letter, attended the auction held by the Nora Merchant Guild in Klar City.

"Oh? It's Miss Bader? You're here for the auction too? Would you like to join us?"

Valensa originally intended to find a corner at the auction and leave immediately after successfully purchasing the magic shield scroll.

After all, her funds were limited. Seeing other things she wanted but couldn't buy them was probably just as painful as seeing men looking at her but not being able to get close to her.

Unexpectedly, she ran into some familiar faces she had just been chatting and laughing at the party... Several noble ladies who were quite interested in her adventurer experiences were now inviting her to sit in the VIP box.

"……it is good."

Valensa hesitated for a few seconds, but still did not refuse.

She saw that many aristocratic young men who had tried to flirt with her at the party but were ruthlessly rejected were also there. If she acted alone, she was likely to be harassed by them again. In comparison, it was easier to deal with those aristocratic ladies.

"Miss Bader!"

As soon as Valencia entered the VIP box, the aristocratic ladies immediately surrounded her, sharing various fruits and pastries with her while chattering away:

"This is the first time I've seen you at an auction... Are you here to buy dresses and jewelry too? That red dress you wore the other day was really beautiful... Could you help me pick one out?"

"Hmph, you idiot, you must have guessed wrong!"

Another noblewoman immediately burst into laughter at her companion:

"Do you think Miss Badr is like you, always thinking about seducing men? She's here at the auction to buy weapons and armor, to stylishly slay monsters in the jungle!"

"cut."

The noblewoman who wanted Valencia to help her choose a dress immediately retorted:

"So what if I like to dress up and seduce men? It's better than you, a fool, staring at Miss Badr... Miss Badr is indeed beautiful and handsome, but she's still a woman. You can't possibly marry her, can you?"

"you……!"

The two best friends, who were actually quite close, immediately started playfully fighting, pinching and grabbing each other, and soon dragged in several other noble ladies as well, making the private room a dazzling spectacle.

"alright……"

Seeing that even a few noble ladies were starting to rub against her while playfully fighting with their friends, Valensa pretended not to dodge and nuzzled them a few times, while simultaneously and gracefully restoring order:

"Actually, you've all guessed wrong... I'm not going to buy dresses or jewelry, or weapons or armor, at this auction. I'm planning to buy a magic shield scroll."

"A magic shield scroll?"

The noble ladies' curiosity was immediately piqued. They stopped their playful antics and surrounded Valensa like stars around the moon, their faces full of anticipation.

"Miss Bader, why would you want to buy this? Could it be that some dangerous monster has appeared in the jungle near Sergin Town, and you need the power of the magic shield scroll to defeat it?"

"more or less."

Valensa smiled enigmatically, a smirk playing on her lips, and began to boast, half-jokingly:

"If you are well-informed, you may have already heard that... About half a month ago, a powerful winged falcon appeared on the cliff north of Sergin Town. Ordinary adventurers are no match for it, and passersby and caravans have to avoid its activity area, causing great inconvenience to the townspeople."

“Winged Falcon? I know, I know, I’ve heard my stupid little brother mention it.”

Immediately, a noblewoman jumped up and down excitedly twice:

"My brother told me that the Winged Falcon is incredibly powerful. The Adventurers' Guild has offered a bounty of 200 gold coins for its capture... Even many adventurers in our city of Klar have tried to capture it, but no one has succeeded. Some have even been injured or killed!"

"Wow……"

The noble ladies marveled at the power and terror of the Winged Falcon, and also felt worried for Valensa.

"Since this monster is so ferocious, Miss Bader, perhaps you should reconsider?"

"The Winged Falcon is indeed powerful, but if I can get a magic shield scroll, I'm still confident."

Valensa became even more dignified and heroic, perfectly embodying the image of a noble and valiant female knight:

"As a nobleman living in Sergin Town, I have a duty to help the townspeople solve their problems. This is the honor of nobility in my eyes! Moreover, if a mere monster makes me afraid to move forward, how can I attend the War Academy and guard Fran after graduation?"

Handsome, so handsome!

The noble ladies, who had never seen such a noblewoman before, were all staring with hearts in their eyes, and some even unconsciously rubbed their legs.

"Waaah... Miss Bader, why aren't you a man! Then I could marry you... What a pity!"

Some people even hugged Valensa's arm and poured out their hearts.

"Actually..."

Seeing that the atmosphere was about right, Valensa's serious expression suddenly changed, replaced by a mischievous smile:

"Currently, women can't marry each other, but that's all... In the capital city of Fran, there are special taverns that only serve female customers, and the waitresses are all beautiful women."

"Hey?"

Several young ladies from the borderlands, who had little experience of the world, stared wide-eyed, their faces flushed, and their already slightly breathless breathing became even more rapid.

"Miss Bader, you mean... that girls can... do that with each other?"

"can."

Valensa nodded emphatically, as if it were the most natural thing in the world:

"Moreover, I think intimate relationships between girls are more comfortable than dating with men... After all, most of those stinky men only think with their lower bodies, how could they know how to cherish a woman? On the contrary, it is easier for girls to understand and be considerate of each other~~."

"Is...is that so?"

The noble ladies blushed even more, and began to stammer as they spoke, but their eyes were filled with eager anticipation.

Some of them stared intently at Valensa, some best friends exchanged glances, and others were playing a game of cat and mouse, looking at each other and each other.

Chapter 31 The young lady wants a new dress, but can't afford it.

Boom boom boom!

Just as the atmosphere in Valensa's VIP box at the auction house was becoming increasingly strange, a sudden tapping sound from a wooden stick rang out in the center of the room, startling all the noble ladies inside.

"Hmm?~~".

The most pathetic noblewoman even let out a soft moan, her body going limp and about to collapse.

Fortunately, there was a Candlelight-level female knight in the room who was skilled in agility. Valensa reacted quickly and caught the noble girl who was about to fall.

Unexpectedly, the noblewoman secretly gave her companions a sly look, and then snuggled into Valensa's arms and refused to come out.

Ah this...

Valensa, of course, also saw the cunning look in the girl's eyes. After a moment's hesitation, she was about to help the girl to a chair nearby to keep her distance when she suddenly felt a jolt in her leg ring. The number of blind box draws in the lower right corner of the Dimensional Hardware Store member terminal interface had actually increased by 1.

Emmm...

Valensa immediately changed her mind and simply sat down on the chair with the girl in her arms.

The girl's eyes lit up with joy, and she immediately tried to press closer, but Valensa hesitated and simply told everyone that the auction was about to begin.

Boom boom boom!

The second round of gavel strikes rang out at that very moment, and the center of the auction hall, which had been somewhat dark, was suddenly enveloped in the radiance emitted by the light-attribute magic crystal, just like the stage spotlight in Valensa's previous life.

A beautiful woman with long purple hair and a tall, voluptuous figure stood there, wearing a gorgeous low-cut, high-slit black dress and holding a wooden scepter. She was the famous beauty auctioneer of the Nora Chamber of Commerce.

Although the noble ladies in the private box were still very concerned about what had just happened, they were gradually drawn back to the auction by the beautiful auctioneer's charming opening remarks and began to focus their attention on the auction.

The auction officially began shortly afterward, with one item after another being displayed on stage and then purchased by the guests in the hall.

Klar is just a small border town of the Kingdom of Fran, so naturally there wouldn't be any priceless rare treasures at the auction.

The majority of consumers are local nobles, who mainly purchase beautiful clothes, gorgeous jewelry, and various works of art. Occasionally, experienced adventurers will also buy exquisite weapons.

The noble ladies in the private boxes would ask Valensa for her opinion whenever a beautiful dress or jewelry was presented, and they would bid without hesitation if Valensa approved.

There was even a case where two best friends almost got into a fight over a necklace. In the end, Valensa had them decide who got the necklace by playing rock-paper-scissors to prevent them from getting carried away with the bidding and regretting it later.

About two hours later, Valensa's goal for the night—the one-time magic shield scroll—finally appeared, starting at 40 gold coins.

This kind of product would be a hot commodity in a northern city, but not in Klar City.

The environment in Krall City was too comfortable, so the nobles had no chance to use up their defensive items, and naturally, they didn't need to replenish them.

Several adventurers were quite interested in the magic shield scroll, and several rounds of bidding made Valensa, who was not wealthy to begin with, grit her teeth in frustration.

The noble ladies, having discovered this, certainly wouldn't let the opportunity slip by. They exchanged glances and immediately contacted their servants to pressure the adventurers in the name of their families, forcing them to withdraw from the bidding.

Although this method was somewhat dishonorable, it was still very effective... those adventurers who wanted the magic shield scroll all chose to give in.

In the end, the Magic Shield Scroll only cost Valensa 75 gold coins, saving her a little money so she could buy more things.

Valensa didn't put on airs and generously expressed her gratitude to the noble ladies.

She didn't just talk the talk; she walked the walk... In the subsequent auctions, she would give serious advice on every item that the noble girls were interested in, using the latest fashion standards of the capital.

The noble ladies were also very happy, and the private room was instantly filled with a joyful atmosphere.

"this is……"

Suddenly, Valencia's eyes lit up; she was completely captivated by the new items up for auction on the stage.

It was a very beautiful blue evening gown, decorated with lots of ribbons, with an opening below the bow tie. The front of the skirt was short, but the sides and back reached all the way to the ankles, and it was also multi-layered with pleats.