Chapter 49: Flirting at the Opera

The night is young and dazzling in the empire. Bright lights flash here and there illuminating the length and breadth of the land with excitement and merriment as if the land itself was imitating the beauty of the dark night sky with thousands of shining lights. Numerous shops and places of entertainment are bustling with life and profit, the streets and different edifices are decorated with bright fabrics and decorations, and the people are filled with lightness and merriment. 

In the Karstein villa located among the rich mansions of Lytebright, Ruby and Carmilla fret about in their shared room. Maids lined up in a single pile holding jewelry and dresses for the two noblewomen to check upon. All stare in contempt at the mess they have to clean up after the two finish their dress up and makeover. Expensive clothings were stew across the floor neglected regardless of their beauty that did not fit the standard of the couple. High-class accessories were left ignor