Capitulo 158

Episode 158 End of story

On the cart was a bitter chocolate cake, tea and jars of sugar.

As I looked down, the servant guiding me approached and asked.

Did something happen?

Oh, no.

I made my way to the waiting room under the servant’s guidance.

As I waited in my seat, I remembered what I had seen earlier.

It was too much for one person, so it looked like a dessert to serve to many guests.

But obviously, it wasn’t Aster’s favorite kind….

Is he an important guest?

If not, there was no need to adjust to the appetite.

Could you tell me who is the guest His Majesty is meeting?

I asked the servant who was standing by the wall and waiting.

After thinking for a moment, he opened his mouth.

I heard that she is the Duchess of Rent from the Kingdom of Rapids.

If she was the Duchess of Rent, I had heard of her.

I heard that the half-sister of King Rapids was very close to her brother.

«What the heck is going on with this person like that here?»

If an official envoy from the kingdom had come, I couldn’t have known.

If he had come quietly, he must have been secretly ordered by the king.

Come to think of it, I recently heard that King Rapid had sent several letters to marry his sister to Aster.

«Aster refused, so he sent someone this time.»

When the power of the bracelet completely disappeared, Aster’s popularity skyrocketed.

It was hard to believe that he had never had a suitable partner until now.

Maybe he was destined to be alone forever because he was the heroine’s first love.

As I was thinking about various things, the chaplain came up to me and said:

Princess, please come inside.

At his words, I got up from my seat and returned to Aster’s office.

Oh.

On the way, an unknown middle-aged woman appeared with her face covered with a veil.

I thought she was the Duchess of Rent.

I thought I wouldn’t run into her, but she approached me with a deft smile on her lips.

Princess Pioneer?

You are not polite, madam. In your kingdom, they may be accustomed to speaking without introduction.

In a low voice, the servant in front took a shot at the Duchess of Rent.

The duchess was slightly embarrassed and opened her mouth again.

I just wanted to make sure she was the princess of rumors.

I don’t know what kind of rumor it is, but it’s not pleasant.

Despite my answer, the duchess lowered her head without changing the color of her face.

I made a mistake. Please forgive me.

When she finished speaking, she lightly said goodbye and walked past.

Goose bumps rose on my skin at the strange snake-like smile and, without realizing it, I lowered my hand.

Please wait a moment.

When I arrived in front of the office, the servant knocked and announced my visit.

Let’s go, princess.

Aster opened the door and came out to greet me with an unchanging smile.

It’s been a while, Your Majesty.

I walked out onto the terrace with his escort.

Due to Aster’s busy schedule, we met frequently in the office.

As if he regretted it, Aster recently redecorated the entire terrace of his office.

It was decorated with colorful exotic flowers in a white marble space.

Cookies and tea were set out on a soft-looking lilac sofa and a table made of woven wicker.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

I was a little early so it was only natural, huh?

Sitting across from Aster, I took a sip of tea.

It has a light lemon scent and is refreshing to drink.

Aster also took the cup of tea and drank the tea. At that moment, I felt sorry for him, who had just eaten tea and dessert while attending to the guests.

If you are tired, you don’t have to drink anymore.

Yes?

He shuddered, then opened his eyes wide.

Is it so surprising that I don’t?

You used to eat something sweet enough to suit your guest’s taste. When you ate a cake, you would cloy your mouth from the sweetness, so it was hard to take the taste away with tea.

At my words, Aster’s expression darkened again.

What’s wrong? What’s going on?

Mmm no. Nothing.

It wasn’t an expression of nothing at all.

What’s going on?

Aster, whose face tightened, sighed.

Lifting his back, he slightly avoided my gaze and opened his mouth.

I have something to tell the princess.

What are you going to tell me?

Aster’s words left my mind blank.

I remembered the meaningful smile of the Duchess of Rent I had seen before.

I felt anxious.

The men I had met so far used to say goodbye to me in this way.

It seemed I couldn’t take it anymore if it was no one else and even Aster told me that.

I gave strength to the hand holding my skirt, trying to pretend it was nothing.

Actually I… Pr-princess?

Aster jumped up from his seat.

He looked confused and sat down next to me.

Then he took the handkerchief from his arms and pressed it gently against my cheek.

Ah.

Tears seemed to well up in my eyes.

Unknowingly, I rested my forehead on his arms at Aster’s friendly attitude to wipe away my tears.

The hand holding my clothes shook.

I thought it was the same now, but it wasn’t at all.

I was wrong. I only said I hated sweet things because I wanted to meet the princess, but I didn’t want to lie.

I reacted a little late to her words.

When I raised my head and looked at Aster, his face had turned red as a blush.

Yes?

Hey, didn’t the tower master tell you?

My mother?

Ah…

He covered his face with his big hand.

I blinked and remembered Aster’s words, but I couldn’t lift my head either because of the imaginations I had made on my own.

I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I misunderstood.

No, I’m sorry too. I didn’t mean to lie like that…

Come to think of it, there were plenty of signs that he had a sweet tooth.

Getting a recipe for the dessert she ate at the duke’s house was not something for someone who doesn’t like sweets.

She was also happy that he would bring her desserts often when she went to see him.

As the memories came back one by one, I wondered if he had been indifferent.

I was so ignorant.

No, honey, you must have believed what I said.

An awkward silence passed between us.

Wow, huh. If you didn’t cry because you didn’t know I lied, may I ask why you cried?

I heard that someone was sent from Rapids Kingdom. It’s right after we met, but I thought you would say that you should get married by arrangement because your expression was so tragic….

The more I talked, the more embarrassed I felt.

Wasn’t I just delusional on my own?

I couldn’t lift my head and avoided his gaze.

Aster’s warm hand caressed my cheek.

There’s still so much we don’t know about each other.

So you don’t like me?

No, that’s why I’m more curious. What else can you show me?

Her fingertips slid from my cheeks to my ears and she brushed away the hair that had spilled in front of me.

I felt tickled, I thought now was my chance.

I took a deep breath and let go of his arms.

Actually, I have something to tell you too.

I don’t think you’re saying you like sweets too, are you?

Aster smiled playfully and stepped back a little.

I pulled a small case out of the bag I was carrying.

Then, with one knee slightly bent in front of Aster, I opened the case.

Inside was a ring with the finest season stone found in the mine.

The season stone with a subtle purple color similar to the color of her eyes was a high quality product recognized even by the tower of wizards.

Your Majesty, will you marry me?

My tone was as light as when I first asked her out, but my heart was heavier than it was then.

I was so desperate that tears filled my eyes at the thought that he might push me away.

He was surprised and said nothing.

Uh-huh… ha ha.

Aster?

I never imagined the princess would propose to me first.

Aster seemed to be smiling, but his expression looked like he was about to cry.

Ah!

He hugged me with his strength in an instant.

He was always anxious. That maybe you wouldn’t love me.

When I remembered that this anxiety was the starting point of the escape, I felt even more sorry.

I hugged him from behind and said.

I can give you everything.

As much as Aster did for me, I was ready to do everything for him.

His arms held me tightly.

His eyes, wet with tears, were visible under his hair, which was slightly close to me.

So what’s your answer?

Of course it is.

A mischievous smile appeared on her face, like when she first accepted my offer.

Her soft lips touched me lightly.

A scent of sweet and bitter chocolate floated.

Her fragrance is sweet and addictive, and it’s bittersweet in my mouth.

Just like the world we will create together.

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final notes well until here. jajajaja I didn’t start this novel but I followed it because I saw that people liked it now I only need 7 more chapters which are some extras of which I only have 4 so I’m going to look for the others.