As both Yukino and Lucy waited and sat in the attic room the prince's search for Lucy began. The Duke had made every maiden in the land wear the rather unique slipper. Whether she was an old maid, plus size woman, noblewoman, or the poorest of all maids they tried on the slipper.
It had already been three days and the Duke could find not a single girl who could fit the slipper. And he would find no one for the slipper would allow no other girls foot to wear it no matter how worthy.
After a long day's search the Duke and the advisors had decided to return to the palace. For the Duke this was a successful day for this was one day closer to his rise in power from the kings arranged marriage. As the Duke rested and thought in his study that night he heard a knock on the door.
"Come in!"
The doors opened and a lovely woman in blue with a small netted veil over her face.
"And who might you be my dear?" Jose said as he looked her over.
"Well Duke Porla I happen to be someone who can possibly help you out."
"Then have a seat my dear."
Minerva sat down in front of the Dukes desk and pulled out the other glass slipper.
"Where did you get a hold of this?"
"From a servant in my house I'm afraid."
"So the king's mysterious love is a servant!" Jose laughed.
"I personally found it rather repulsive and offensive to have such commonness around royalty."
"I see, well you must clearly want something for this."
"I see you catch on fast."
"Huuuh well why is it, come on out with it."
"I would like an advantageous marriage for my daughter and to insure that repulsive adviser Sting away from my other daughter."
"Consider it done already my Lady just insure this servant stays away from the royal search party."
"It would be my pleasure dear Duke."
The two wicked people shook hands and were ready to put their shameful plan into action.