142 – My dear 9
Santana talking about the confession he talked about
In response, Estelle listened to his story with deep tension.
To this, Santana continued in a calm voice.
“In the meantime, I seriously thought about it. Not just the story you told me. Even considering all the things you have done for me.”
“That..yes.. is it?”
Santana said that he had thought about it taking into account his hard work.
Hearing this, Estelle began to have some expectations, and Santana spoke clearly to her.
“After thinking about it for a long time… I came to the conclusion that no matter how much I thought about it, I had to repay Lady Estelle for what she did for me in some way. The way you want it to be, as much as possible.”
“ah..”
Santana’s words that he will grant her what she wants in relation to her confession.
The moment she recognized the meaning of the words contained in it, Estelle’s face began to smile brightly.
To be honest, Estelle was worried that her relationship with Santana might have ended due to a series of events.
And to her, Santana’s declaration…
Declaring to give her what she wanted was like an unexpected and precious gift.
however.
Seeing her so happy, Santana added a word.
“step. There is one condition to this. Do you remember the story I told you the other day when Lady Estelle confessed to you?”
“If it’s a story… is that really it? There’s someone you really like…”
“Yes, it is.”
I expected it to some extent, but Santana’s words clearly confirmed the kill once again.
Then he looked at Estelle and continued talking with sincerity.
“Any other request can be accommodated. There’s only one thing… I want you to keep in mind that my first one has no choice but to be the person I talked about before.”
“… .ha..”
Regarding Santana’s words, Estelle let out a deep sigh.
Even if you give up everything else, that one thing…
His declaration that one person, Polena, will never give up.
Regarding this, Estelle remained silent for a moment and began to seriously consider the matter.
‘As expected, it’s not easy… Santana-sama’s affection for Polena… no matter how much I devote myself to her, I can’t break it.’
Santana’s attitude is still unwavering, despite the help and affection he has shown to this extent.
however..
That’s why Estelle took her place here..
I had no intention of giving up the position of the so-called royal court.
‘There’s no way I can accept that, no matter how much I do, to have my place stolen by someone of low status who doesn’t even know the basics.’
Estelle knew right away that her ancestor, Mrs. Bertina, the progenitor of the family of Bertina Fernandez, had a similar case.
Her great ancestor was also not the woman her husband loved the most, but I heard that she succeeded in holding a position as a vassal with her status and ability.
As there was such a great precedent, Estelle began to think of a way to apply it and get what she wanted in her own way.
‘Yes… no matter how much Santana loves you the most, the process itself can’t be easy considering her status. then..’
Right after I put my thoughts together.
Estelle said while looking at her fiancé in front of her with a gentle smile on her lips.
“I see what you mean. Certainly, it would be foolish for me to continue to be greedy for favoritism when Santana-sama is so determined.”
“ah..”
Estelle’s attitude as if she was obediently accepting his conditions.
At this, Santana began to feel a sense of relief, but…
Looking at him like that, Estelle continued talking.
“But, since this is nothing else and it is related to marriage.. Even if it is not because of me, it seems that you should also think about the daily reality.”
“It’s a realistic part.. if you say?”
Santana asked a question in a slightly rigid voice at Estelle’s words.
Regarding this, Estelle spoke in one voice as if feeling pity.
“I mean literally. As Santana knows… This world is a place where you cannot simply look at love and move. It must be really difficult to get married simply because you are in love, especially in a chaotic time like now.”
“..Yeah.. that’s true.”
Estelle’s words seem to contain bitter feelings
Regarding this, Santana was showing an acceptable reaction.
While showing an extremely calculated appearance on a daily basis, he reacts like a person who can see the situation more realistically than anyone else.
In the first place, the reason why he proceeded with the contract marriage also started from that background, so it could be said that Santana was also conscious of this part.
With a smile of repentance on the inside, Estelle spoke in one voice, as if trying to comfort Santana.
“I fully understand Santana’s feelings… and I can also gladly agree with her. But even so, there must be someone of noble status by Santana’s side who will strengthen the position of this cult alliance. Even for the sake of externally visible paintings.”
“Um… ”
If someone the size of Santana made a declaration that he would marry a commoner, there was a very high possibility that the secular world of the heretical alliance would be overturned.
I wonder if it is a country that is tolerant to this kind of thing like the Dragona Empire.
Arranged marriages have become commonplace, and since this side has laid the foundation for the name of engagement, even Santana will not be able to push for a formal marriage with Polena recklessly.
That was exactly what Estelle pointed out at this moment,
In this regard, she spoke to him in one voice, as if she wanted to help Santana.
“In that regard, I would like to make one proposal to Santana. An offer that could be of great help to Santana and to the person whom Santana loves.”
“What is that…?”
“It’s simple. Just as you did with contract engagements before, you can do contract marriages this time.”
“A contract… a marriage?”
Santana makes a strange expression at Estelle’s unexpected words.
Estelle then began to tell him the secret plan she had come up with.
“I mean literally. Externally, we are a married couple and I am your spouse, but in reality, the spouse in the house will be the person you love, and I will be treated only as a concubine.”
“… Umm..”
Santana begins to show signs of pondering over Estelle’s words.
Seeing him like this, Estelle began to think that fortunately things would work out.
‘Even if it’s Santana-sama, it’s realistically difficult to push for a marriage with that lowly b*tch. In that respect, Santana-sama will surely try to take my hand.’
Of course, in this case, as Estelle said, her powers in the real house would belong to Polena, whom Santana was in love with.
However… Estelle thought there was nothing to worry about even in this area.
Even if she was a concubine in the house, there was a limit to the influence that Polena could exert without any support.
On the other hand, since Estelle has the strong power of the Rhapsody region behind her, the initiative in the house will naturally come into her hands.
In that way, Santana shows a serious thought about the strategy of conversion he brought out.
Seeing this, Estelle quietly waited for his answer with a smile of repentance in her heart.
And at that moment…
Santana, who heard this story from Estelle, was also in serious trouble.
However, within that worry, there was a plan that was similar to Estelle’s proposal, but was inevitably different.