33 – 33. Marriage Plans
I wonder if I’ve become somewhat accustomed, or is he just too weak?
It’s probably the former, most likely. He’s someone who hasn’t even held a sword. No, he’s not even suitable for this world to begin with.
A soul that entered an unfit body. Fragile, but shining brighter and more beautifully than anyone else…
…Later, the face that pleaded with sobs louder than me, begging me to stop, rises again.
Ugh. Was it too much?
Please, stop… Please! If we continue like this… we’ll burst!
Ah, you’re so noisy. You didn’t contribute much in the first place, and now you’re complaining because you have to eat more?
Did anyone among us expect it to turn out like this?
It’s the fault of the unexpected, well, whatever. hehehe.
How could a soul be so pure? Untainted, softly shining…
Slowly blending with my colors, it’s truly… enchanting.
Just like he gave me his colors, drop by drop, slowly seeping in.
By the way… marriage, huh. Are you really going to do it?
Of course.
He jumped into my world without any preparation.
But despite that, he has done so much for me… there’s nothing I can’t do, right?
Now, I don’t even know what I should do without him. What meaning does life here have…
Wealth and glory, countless opportunities that will come to you in the future.
Even if he were here, I could enjoy those things forever.
Oh, please. I’m not that foolish.
He didn’t even want to come here in the first place, can’t I do that much?
You can’t judge everything based on just one aspect of life.
You may die, be reborn, or even be born as a different creature, but you will always be connected to that one soul.
If he knew about it…
It’s okay if he doesn’t know anything.
Anything at all.
No, not this… I mean…
It’s better for him not to know.
As long as he can be happy by my side forever.
Even if it’s just for a moment, as long as I can be by his side.
If he remains unchanged, I’m sure I can be happy.
Just like in this life.
If being saved by him is the last thing, how can I be sad?
He is already with me, no different from the word ‘hope’.
…You twisted it in some way.
Do you think I’m crazy?
…Think of it that way.
Well, what else can I say if this isn’t madness?
You know? I believed that you would feel the same.
…Realize that we are all being cautious not to be consumed by that madness.
But in the end, it is you who needs to be cautious. Both sides made the choice, but now we have to see who is paying the price…
By the way, I have a question. If I were to stroke his head from ‘that side’ as well, would I feel the same exhilaration that I feel now?
Depending on which side you find satisfaction in, wouldn’t it be different?
Hmm… well, let’s leave that aside. What happened to the letter I sent to the king… I mean, ‘Your Majesty’?
I was informed that the royal court was already investigating the closest aides. It’s only a matter of time before you win, since there are no armies hiding from our sight.
The foundation of those who were plotting rebellion is already crumbling. It’s them who fell into our clutches.
From the first step of the plan, you see.
…But no matter how much I think about it, it makes me angry.
That I, who is nothing but omnipotent in the deep and dark parts of human nature,
ended up showing such a disgraceful appearance, swayed by the emotions of one… mere human!!
Oh my. I told you it goes against the rules of proportion. Well, that’s understandable, I also… had a major accident.
And that was on top of his head.
Ahh, just thinking about it makes my face burn with anger again.
In the first place, you – no, what kind of messed up emotion are you?
You’ve far exceeded the category of what an ordinary person feels. You’re not in your right mind.
The love I feel is something special. Just being with him makes me ready to sacrifice anything.
Isn’t it inevitable that I become happier with each step closer to that reality?
If I have his child, wouldn’t he pay more attention to me…
…Hmm, but having a child would also require a lot of time invested in the young one.
That too, I will pour a lot of affection onto the child who carries my blood.
Remember that having a child holds a meaning beyond simply binding him.
Of course, I am prepared for that level of commitment.
Though it might be a little sad, perhaps that’s why he won’t feel a greater sense of responsibility towards me.
Certainly, he will surely feel heartache and sorrow…
“Ah, wait, these tears are pointless… sniff.”
…the handkerchief is right here.
“Yeah, unnecessarily… sob, you’re so perceptive.”
But still, at the end of it all, he will smile at me.
And unlike him, he will truly become a caring father.
I believe, without any doubt. With his gentle nature, he will surely cherish the child.
To think that I could make him fall head over heels for me, yes, just thinking about it… makes my heart race… hehehe.
Please, can’t you control your emotions a bit? You’re good at restraining your anger –
That’s a bad thing, but this is a good thing. The more he sees it, the cuter it is that he’s trying to return the favor no matter how flustered he is.
By the way, what happened to that poor child?
…He’s so scared that he won’t even dare to come near you for a while.
What kind of ridiculous jealousy is this, seriously?
To a child who can’t understand words, showing your “will” like that, what are you going to do?
Ha, you know better than anyone that it’s his fault.
You must have felt it too. How it feels when someone takes away “what’s mine” and how it feels to fall to the very bottom.
I believed without any doubt… that’s what I mean.
In his eyes, he knows that we are just simple animals… right?
…Hmm, I wonder…
He has the desire to raise a young dog by his side… Do you know that?
If you want cuteness, I can do that to some extent too.
No, that’s not what –
I can even lick your face!
…Stop it. If you keep asking, this side will be the one that collapses. It’s an unbearable state of mind.
Why? Isn’t this kind of thought natural?
Please, stop thinking about it.
Ah, please! Stop it!
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“It feels like it’s been a long time. Have you been well during that time?”
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“…You did everything unilaterally without even informing the royal family?”
The woman in front of me is my child’s fiancée.
The new lady of the Melbus family,
…The woman who destroyed all the rebellion plans that were being planned in the Melbus family.
“…Yes. It was difficult for me to tolerate the dark plans of the one who will become my father.”
“I won’t ask how you found out… Well, I won’t ask. The royal family will turn a blind eye to all the actions you have taken and will take as the instigator.”
“…”
“…It’s a royal order. Considering the gravity of the matter, it must have been difficult for you to avoid suspicion… But it’s a decision made considering all the achievements you have made alone and to prove your loyalty to the royal family.”
Her military power. To be precise, it was the military power built by her father… In an instant, in a very short time, she took control of all of it and comfortably commands a complex army from this seat.
Even though I don’t know what methods she uses, the army follows the map where her will is drawn.
That’s how the scouts talked.
Even the noble family members, for reasons unknown, were all taken to the capital as prisoners, with no knowledge of what had captivated them.
Though I don’t know the extent of her abilities, Her Majesty was extremely tense.
Especially when she learned that the blade had quietly reached the kingdom’s doorstep.
But she was the one who had cleared that blade… I mean.
So there might be a need to bring her in closer this time, but…
Before that, what is my son doing?
I hope he’s doing well.
Perhaps if I observe her a little, I’ll be able to find out.
“I express my gratitude for Your Majesty’s infinite grace.”
I don’t know where he learned the etiquette for addressing royal envoys, but he seems to have brought the textbook with him.
And… he has become more mature. He no longer looks like someone from my son’s generation.
His hair shines more, and the corners of his mouth seem to naturally lift higher than before.
“…You seem to smile more?”
“Ah, ah? Ah… Yes. If I have been impolite – “
“No, the role of Duke Frederick Gale, who represents the will of the royal family by delivering that letter, is now over.
You can simply see the person in front of you as your fiancé’s father.”
“I will do so.”
“So, do… you like our son?”
She took a sip of the tea she handed to him, never breaking eye contact with her.
“About that, I was just about to mention it.”
However, it seems like I was the one who hesitated first.
“…What is this?”
A rolled-up piece of paper was taken out from their pocket and unfolded in front of me.
Mar…riage… what?
“May I have your permission to marry, Father?”
“No, wait a moment, ahem, cough, cough!”
“Are you alright? Here, a handkerchief. Please!”
It’s been a month since I met their son – what, what is going on?
Marriage?
Did they say marriage?
“Well… it seems like both sides get along very well, and there’s a sense of urgency… We would like to make a quick decision. What do you think, Father?”
“…My son.”
“Yes?”
“I would like to see my son for a moment, is that possible?”
“Ah… yes, of course. I’ll call him right away.”
As I quietly watched her get up from her seat… oh my…?
I don’t know what she did exactly,
but I should definitely give her a good slap on the cheek.
…Does she resemble my mother? How did she become so charming?
From the very beginning, he was so eager to go and see for himself, that guy.