Capitulo 156

Episode 156

Freya looked at the man sitting in front of her.

A man with an attractive appearance, as if drawn in a sad face, was sitting there.

She still didn’t like him, but she couldn’t help it.

How Karina had chosen him, she had no choice but to look.

Besides, her daughter’s father hated him at first, but now seemed to like him quite a bit.

Seeing the strange voice of a hundred-year-old dragon note, which was hidden underground some time ago, to be given as a wedding gift.

Is your marriage to the duke going well? I heard that was why he was soon to step down from the position of tower master.

I kept putting off talking to Karina, saying that the…..

Freya stopped talking.

She looked at Aster with narrowed eyes.

How did you know about the marriage story?

Can I explain?

Aster smiled unknowingly.

He put two sugar cubes in the tea, stirred with a spoon and continued the conversation.

There are many ways. Some of them by the duke, but others by being so obvious.

When I get back to the duke’s residence, I’d better stop that surveillance. I’m not good enough to see that.

When Freya turned off her magical powers and said something almost threatening, Aster picked up the teacup and took a sip.

As you know, there are too many strange men around Karina. The pioneer duke was often absent due to his work, and the few gentlemen were strangely careless, perhaps because they were busy.

Saying that, he took out some pictures and held them in front of Freya.

As soon as Freya saw the person in the photo, she immediately hardened her face.

It looked like Daniel and Raymond were hanging around the duke’s house.

After I marry the princess, there will be no such thing in the future.

Freya said nothing.

I just thought that as soon as I got back, I would have to search everywhere.

Is that why you called me here?

Yes. Probably because I can’t take care of the housework. And I’d like to talk a little bit about the disposition of these two people.

Those? What kind of crime are you accusing them of?

The Archduke’s mansion burned down and some of the walls collapsed, revealing a hidden room. There a book was found in which the Archduke had written down the help he had received from them, the money he had received and information.

When Aster beckoned, the attendant placed the ledger in front of Freya.

Freya sighed as she looked over the contents.

Tatiana did not date any other man after the marriage except Daniel.

But her husband, Andrew, used Raymond to mention Tatiana’s name.

It was proof that Raymond, blinded by love, generously poured out his talents.

In my opinion, he lacks the ability to lead a large group called Magic Tower. Isn’t it especially true that he can’t distinguish between construction?

Freya laughed at Aster’s words.

It seemed that he was already familiar with the complex situation of the tower.

Although the problem of Raymond’s succession was over, there were still many elders who did not believe him.

They insisted that there should be a force to control the Tower master, who has extra-legal powers.

Raymond has been quite convincing because of his travels so far, and the two sides are still in a tense confrontation.

Can you deliver this material?

Of course. That’s why I called Lord Matthew to do that.

Raymond couldn’t stand to be with anyone.

He was a free man by birth, a man who lived his life without anyone’s consent.

Raymond will find himself in a situation where he will have to get permission to do anything in the future and seek an agreement.

Perhaps he will be tricked by old men like raccoons and become a close rider to a scarecrow.

«It has nothing to do with me.»

If she gives up her position as a lord, she will also become an elder.

It would be fun to sit there and watch Raymond suffer.

Thank you for this. From now on, I’ll be at the Duke’s mansion, so get rid of that spy now.

Then I’ll just trust Lord Matthew.

Aster smiled broadly and drank the remaining tea.

Freya, who had been watching him silently, asked.

I hear Karina hates sweets, doesn’t she?

Freya saw Aster’s face pale.

Are you lying? Why?

This time, her whole face turned red.

Isn’t it easier to be liked if you have a lot in common?

It was such a naive reaction that it was hard to believe that this was a man who had just shown the books with ambiguous intentions.

Aren’t you going to keep hiding it?

I’ll tell you one day. You can’t hide it forever.

Not that there weren’t moments of crisis in between.

But she was glad Karina didn’t think much of it.

Freya was curious to see how his expression softened when a man like an iron wall put Karina’s name to his lips.

He still didn’t like it, but he seemed to understand why Karina had chosen the emperor.

Anyway, I look forward to your future work. I have my next job, so….

The servant ran to Aster who stood up after greeting him.

Your Majesty, there is an urgent telegram from the Imperial Medical Center.

Freya stopped preparing to leave and turned to look at him.

Aster nodded to the servant to continue speaking.

The Prince is said to have awakened.

Aster’s straight forehead was furrowed.

* * *

The news that Andrew had regained consciousness revived the social world.

As Tatiana, who was revered as a saint, became a villain who taunted people, sympathy for Andrew also flowed.

Humans are really weird. Until recently, he was the one who tried to kill the emperor, so they used to curse him, but now it’s pitiful.

Fio was lying horizontally on the sofa, flipping through the newspaper.

It was a habit he started while learning to write from the teachers Aster gave him some time ago.

Lily set the teacup down in front of Fio and scolded.

Fio, I told you not to lie on the couch with all that.

Pio pouted at Lily’s insistence and sat up straight.

You used to say it was nice on the couch.

At Fio’s meaningless sound, Lily lightly ignored him and left.

After Lily left, Fio wondered with a serious face.

I think Lily is bored.

Pfff.

She spat out the tea she was drinking and I grimaced.

Fio pulled out a handkerchief from his chest and handed it to me with a sullen face.

Do you know what that means?

Aren’t you saying that a person changes their mind after you like them?

It’s similar, but…

She didn’t even say it was pretty like it used to be, and scolded me for hugging her last time.

I had heard that from Lily.

It was that Fio, who had been following her on her way to the grocery store recently, got mad at him by hugging her in the middle of the street and licking her cheek.

Fio, you’re not a puppy anymore. If you want to live like a human being, you must learn the common sense and manners that are used among humans.

I think I’m doing well.

Fio’s standard of ‘I’ was too strange.

I understand that he had been a wolf for a long time, but if he keeps expecting the same treatment, I wouldn’t know when Lily would change her mind.

What will you do if Lily meets another man while you’re still doing that?

As if my words were shocking, Fio said nothing with his mouth hanging open.

Lily is leaving me?

I don’t even know if you should interpret it like that. They weren’t dating nor are they in an engagement spice?

An engagement!

Fio jumped out of his seat.

I felt something ominous.

I’ll go talk to Lily.

Without time for me to explain, Fio jumped out of the room.

Ah… things will be fine.

My head was dizzy from the painful situation.

Then a strong wind blew through the window.

I got up from my seat to close the window and went to the terrace.

[Long time no see, Karina.]

I stopped there.

I couldn’t believe the person who appeared in front of me.

Andrew?

There was Andrew, pale. The translucent man didn’t look alive.

How could he get here?

I don’t know if he’s strong enough to get through my mother’s defense magic, or if he used some other method.

Reflexively I grabbed the necklace Aster had given me.

Aster recently put a new seasonal stone on it, so I was happy to be able to wear it again.

Andrew had a rather sour look on his face, noticing the use of my necklace.

[You don’t have to be so alert.]

Think about what you did to me.

[I…There’s no use making excuses now.]

I don’t want to listen to your excuses.

His body darkened for a moment at my words, then he continued.

[I have something to say. Can you come see me just once?]

Whatever that means, I don’t want to talk to you anymore. I don’t know how you got to me like this, but please stop.

[There was a time when we were more precious to each other. Even thinking back to that time…]

It was you who ruined those memories, Andrew. It was you who chose another woman and wanted the position of Grand Duke, and it was you who didn’t give up the benefits she gave you even after knowing the truth.

[No. I, I, I…!]

I raised my hand and stopped him.

He’s an irritating human.

I don’t want to know. I’m tired of listening to your excuses.