Chapter 57

Chapter 57

An incredible number of people had worked tirelessly to prepare for this day.

Lucy's wedding dress alone was proof of that.

It had to be luxurious yet modest.

Elegant yet respectful of tradition.

Beautiful and alluring, but also pure and graceful.

Noble enough for a Duchess, yet warm enough to feel approachable to the people of the duchy.

The designers had somehow managed to accomplish all of it.

The dress featured traditional puffed sleeves, but they had been turned into a fashionable off-the-shoulder design.

The rest of the gown was neatly covered, creating an elegant silhouette.

At first glance, it looked simple, almost plain, just like the dresses worn by the women of the duchy.

But up close, its true beauty revealed itself.

Countless diamonds, pearls, and opals had been sewn into the fabric to imitate the scales of a dragon.

Whenever Lucy moved even slightly, the dress…