The next morning, after having breakfast in the palace, Astrid and her group boarded a carriage heading to Morin Village in Kost Town, which was Lyra's hometown.
To avoid revealing her identity as the imperial princess, Astrid chose not to wear the exquisitely crafted and ornate princess dresses. Instead, she picked a more modest, one-shoulder dress that better suited the identity of a typical noble lady.
The gentle chestnut fabric, paired with her exposed collarbone and smooth shoulders, softened Astrid's usual cold demeanor, emphasizing her gentleness while gradually exuding a subtle sensuality over time.
As for the lower part, to match the dress's color without being too abrupt, Astrid opted for thin, transparent tights instead of her usual black stockings. The material of these silk tights effectively blocked sunlight, and they had been specially soaked in a mosquito-repellent tree sap before production, significantly reducing the discomfort caused by mosquito bites.
