487 – Nearby Wife’s Estate – 6
The villa located within the forest park was larger and more luxurious than the mansion of most nobles. With a little bit of exaggeration, it could compete well with my mansion in the islands. It is a building that the previous Duke built for his wife, and it is a space that the current Duke also loves and cherishes, so it is natural.
In addition, it is said that as soon as the vassals of the Duke of Catovan came out and pledged to keep Trixie incarcerated, they quickly checked the condition of the villa and the supplies in stock, so even if they entered without any preparation, they could have stayed there for five months.
That makes it even more disappointing. If this were vacation period instead of field trip period, it would have lasted 3 or 4 weeks.
‘Five days is not enough.’
I gathered my thoughts while drinking the water on the table. After 10 days of hard work with Mar, a pure-blooded human, we had our first child, so if we calculate it really simply, we would have to work for 20 days with Trixie, a mixed-blood human.
But let alone 20 days, five days, which is half of ten days? Honestly, I don’t expect good results. I just tried because it’s better to try than to do nothing.
‘Someday we will see the light.’
But one day, there will be a treasure between me and Trixie. If you don’t give up, if you keep trying forever, you will get results in the end. What is more important than possibility is an unbreakable heart.
‘Because they are both young.’
If we had gone beyond youth and entered middle age, it would have been dangerous, but fortunately, Trixie and I are at an age where we are full of energy. This is a time when the ignorant tactic of saying, “If it doesn’t work out, until it doesn’t work out,” Works.
So, let’s take our time. My second father-in-law, who fell in love with a pureblood elf, also created Trixie within a few years, so there’s nothing I can’t do.
…
‘Relax.’
I glanced at the bed behind me.
I felt a little embarrassed when I saw Trixie lying on the bed as if she had fainted. No, sometimes it feels like I’m actually fainting when I see my body shaking but not waking up.
‘It was too bad.’
I carefully walked up to Trixie and stroked her messy hair. At some point, it became difficult to maintain the magic, and Trixie’s clean white hair, which she was proud of, became stained in one way or another.
It was definitely worse than I thought. From five days ago when we locked the door to our villa until now, we have not been apart for a single moment, except for the minimum amount of time spent together. How could it be that Trixie, who was happy to share her love, began to cry and whimper as time passed?
Of course, it wasn’t that Trixie didn’t like it. If you didn’t like it, you would have pushed me away or teleported away.
The only problem was that Trixie was experiencing happiness that far exceeded the scope of her imagination.
“Trixie, are you okay?”
Anyway, I slowly lowered the hand that was stroking Trixie’s head and stroked her cheek.
“…….”
But unfortunately there was no answer.
I think I should wait for it to wake up on its own rather than forcing it to wake up.
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Trixie finally came to her senses a few hours later, and as soon as our eyes met, her face turned bright red and she stood up.
I suddenly grabbed my waist and groaned as I tried to get up, but the slightly watery eyes did not leave me.
“Well, there is a certain degree, but what if it lasts for five days?”
And I got scolded. That’s a bit much too.
I admit it. No matter how much I liked Trixie and didn’t reject her, it was my fault for physically pushing Trixie, who had nothing left except magic. I have no intention of denying this.
“No matter how much I told you not to stop… I never thought you would do this…”
“I’m sorry…”
Although Trixie said in her own words, ‘Don’t hesitate and love Mar as much as you did.’ Even if I said that.
“I will be careful to prevent something like this from happening in the future.”
That’s why she bowed her head in sincere reflection, but no answer came back.
This is a big deal. Even if I get angry to the point where I can’t even say anything, I’m so strong-
“…Well, there’s no need to do that…”
I heard a sound so small that I couldn’t hear it unless I concentrated.
At that moment, a lot of things I wanted to say came to mind, but for Trixie’s mental health, I didn’t say them.
‘What’s good is good.’
If the couple’s compatibility is good, the time it takes for the treasure to come to us will be shortened.
Just think of it that way.
***
After five days had passed, the door to the villa was opened. When I first entered the villa, I only planned to look around for a few hours, but I had no idea I would stay for five days.
‘I already have memories.’
I glanced back at the villa and smiled.
A place filled with memories with my father and mother. I wanted to add new memories to this place that is more important to me than anything else, but I didn’t plan on adding it so quickly.
Of course I don’t hate it. This kind of misjudgment is a pleasant misjudgment that can be welcomed at any time. Now, that place is not a place where I remember alone, but a place where Carl also remembers.
“Please fill this place with love. The place where I have lived alone for 100 years, fill it with you.”
“Ka, Carl? Wait a minute, just take a short break—”
“Huhhh—! Hwaaa!”
‘Ugh.’
Suddenly, memories of the past five days passed through my head.
I’m embarrassed. When Karl hugged me and laid down on the bed, I confidently provoked him, and Mar asked me to do so out of envy, but in the end, I was completely eaten by Karl and all I could do was squirm.
‘Because I am a wizard.’
I tried to calm down her trembling ears and began to rationalize herself.
No, it is not a rationalization, it is an obvious truth. Kal is the best swordsman on the continent, and I am a wizard who is far from physically training. It is only natural that I would be pushed aside by Karl. Just as the sun rises in the east and water flows from top to bottom.
‘I lasted 10 days.’
But a truth that cannot be ignored also came to mind, and my ears slowly lowered. How did that child last ten days? I’ve only been like this for five days.
I’m embarrassed in a different sense than before. Unlike me, who could at least use magic, Marr had to deal with the sword entirely with her own body. And yet, it took twice as long as me to overcome it.
If I, like Mar, had fully received Karl’s love… I might have created a minor duke of the Catovan duchy.
“Trixie.”
“Ah, yes. I’m listening.”
I was carelessly patting my stomach and quickly turned my head.
Did you ever find out what you were thinking? Are you saying that five days wasn’t enough and going back to the villa?
I felt fear and anticipation at the same time. Still, since I have experience, I may be able to last longer than the first time.
“I could feel that my father-in-law put a lot of effort into making this villa and park.”
It was an ordinary compliment, different from what I expected, but I was proud. His father’s efforts reached Karl.
“So, if it’s okay with Trixie, how about having the wedding here?”
“Wedding?”
“Yes, here.”
And at the words that followed, I blinked and looked at Carl. Originally, my wedding was scheduled to be held at the cathedral in the Duchy of Servet. Saint Paronas Cathedral in the archipelago is a place where Mar’s memories reside, so it is a great disrespect to Mar to have her wedding there.
That’s why I didn’t have much attachment to the existing wedding venue. This is simply because I am the Duke of Serbet and there is no more suitable place in my territory than the cathedral, so I chose this location. Anyway, the important thing is that Carl and I officially become a couple, right?
‘Wedding ceremony here…’
But here, the story is different. If I were to become officially married to Karl here, I would be happier than that.
Still, the reason why I couldn’t mention the villa wedding is simple. This is because there is no precedent for a noble to hold a wedding in a villa rather than a castle or cathedral.
Of course, this villa is more important to me than anything else, but it is not for those who will come as guests. If the wedding were held in a villa rather than a castle, nobles who value face would feel suspicious, so it would be better to hold the wedding in an ordinary way to avoid causing unnecessary fuss.
“But, will it work?”
But before I knew it, my mouth was looking for confirmation from Carl again.
Do you really think that’s okay? Is it okay to hold an important event such as a wedding at a villa? Do you mind if you get harsh looks because of me?
“Of course. We’ll have to prepare quickly as the location changes suddenly, but it won’t be too late.”
At those words, Carl smiled brightly and nodded his head.
I also smiled brightly at that knife.
***
Trixie’s ears were fluttering non-stop. That’s how happy they seem to be about holding the wedding at a villa.
And when the Duke they served appeared happily, even with his ears flapping – and it was only after five days had passed, the vassals welcomed our return with enthusiastic cheers.
“Welcome! Did you experience any inconveniences while staying at the villa?”
“There was nothing at all. Thanks to that, we had a cozy time for five days.”
The retainers showed various reactions to the direct assurance, such as covering their mouths with their hands or wiping their eyes.
“It is indeed a relief. I am sure His Excellency the Duke of Judgment will be happy in heaven.”
Fortunately, the head deacon was the only one who came to his senses amid the chaos. After all, being the second-in-command of a duchy is not something everyone can do.
“Well, now that I think about it, I have something to say to the head deacon.”
“Please tell us as much as you want. If you need anything, we will prepare it right away.”
“I plan to marry Trixie at a villa.”
However, at those words, even the head deacon lost his temper and shed tears.
It is a sight that warms your heart. Isn’t it a rare sight to see in other territories that the vassals love their lord so much?
“Two weeks! Just give me two weeks and I’ll get everything ready!”
“No. There is no need to be in such a hurry.”
It may seem like love is a bit excessive, but I think love is better than remorse.
‘It will be worth seeing when I have children.’
I laughed as I imagined the children of the Duke of Catovan who would be born one day. There will probably be fierce competition among retainers for the position of nanny.
At least I won’t have to worry about my child growing up receiving less love.