Capitulo 160
Episode 160 Special 2
Daniel had been to the Malphyrion estate.
Daniel’s parents, who had rushed to the capital due to the Grand Duke’s rebellion, dragged Daniel to the manor.
However, Daniel soon discovered why he was forced to stay at the manor.
Marry?
Yes. You should think about it now too, how long are you going to live like this without a betrothed?
At his father’s wink, the butler pulled out several portraits and showed them.
I have already given up matching you with a large family. Look here, I selected them as moderately good-natured, untroubled girls.
I’m fine, father.
With Karina in mind, he couldn’t meet anyone else.
Daniel shook his head.
It’s no good. Do you know what rumors are circulating among the servants? Rumor has it that you were the Grand Duchess’s lover.
Tati and I had no such relationship!
Who is Tati?
The former duke clicked his tongue slightly and glared at Daniel.
None of the Dukes of Malphyrion in history had ever been involved in such foul rumors.
So he was more disappointed and angrier.
I don’t want to hear any more of your opinion. What else did you have to talk about? His Majesty told me to take good care of my son!
At his father’s words, Daniel jumped out of his seat.
He didn’t know that the reason he suddenly took a hard line was because of the emperor.
His Majesty spoke of me?
Yes. You acted like the Grand Duchess’s lover, and now you’re flirting again with Princess Pioneer?
Daniel felt like he was losing his mind.
Now that he thought about it, the emperor had always distrusted him.
Even before he realized his feelings for Karina.
He was doing too much.
He couldn’t even confess properly, but he wouldn’t even let him stand by his side.
It was like being treated like a high-ranking criminal.
‘Isn’t it okay to just look at her?’
He remembered the words of Marquis Henry, who said that Karina would never wish for something like that. He was angry at him for criticizing him as if he was stalking Karina.
What on earth would he be doing it for?
It wasn’t like he was trying to be close like he was with Tatiana.
Not that he was going to do anything, he was just going to watch from the sidelines.
If he could help her, he wanted to help her as a friend.
Daniel Malphyrion!
Daniel bit his lip at his father’s shout.
Starting tomorrow, do what I tell you to do and go meet your mate.
Having finished what he had to say, the father got up and left.
His heart for Karina was boiling more than ever. However, he did not have the confidence to go against his family and defeat the emperor.
Daniel was left with no choice.
* * *
A dull encounter ensued.
Daniel unconsciously looked for Karina’s likeness in the women he met.
But no one could replace Karina.
As time went by, Karina gradually became a perfect being for Daniel.
Since he couldn’t have her, his heart grew darker and darker.
But his father didn’t see things that way.
In the end, he had no choice but to thoroughly choose a woman who would benefit his family.
It was decided that it would be Miss Aris of Baron Tilan. Know that when it is next spring, they will have an engagement ceremony.
She was a woman whose impression was so faint that he could not even remember her.
Daniel was tormented by this helpless situation.
His love affair with Karina deepened and, conversely, his anger towards the emperor grew unabated.
Contrary to the wishes of those who wanted him to organize his mind.
* * *
Two months passed like this.
Daniel, on the surface, seemed to have regained some stability.
His father, Gideon, was somewhat relieved.
His pride hurt so much when the Emperor called him and hinted at Daniel’s story, telling him to crack down.
He honestly thought it was a lie.
No matter how shameless his son was, to fall in love with the person he broke up with despite his family’s opposition.
He thought it was foolish.
But the emperor’s words were true. Gideon was lucky to bring Daniel down before the bad rumors spread.
Daniel was on good terms with Aris, seemingly oblivious to both Karina and Tatiana.
I can send him now.
He hardened his heart after reading a letter from the emperor asking Daniel to fill the currently vacant position of grand noble.
Moreover, he thought he should send it to his son and his fiancée, for Aris, who would become the duchess in the future.
In the hope that Aris, a local aristocrat, would adapt to the social world.
But Gideon did not know that.
Contrary to his thoughts, Daniel’s heart deepened and his resentment grew.
* * *
Daniel tried to refuse the emperor’s request, but decided to go to the capital just in case.
Daniel said nothing as he went upstairs with his future betrothed, Aris.
Arriving at the duke’s residence in the capital in silence, Daniel made his way to the imperial castle without looking back.
He did not listen to the attendant who said it was late.
Welcome, Duke. I was waiting for you
In the afternoon, when the sun had already begun to set.
He thought he would definitely not welcome him, but the emperor’s attendant greeted Daniel as usual.
Aster, who gathered after waiting for a while, greeted Daniel with a paler face than usual.
Welcome, Duke.
Without a word, he took Daniel and headed for the office.
Unlike usual, when the office was always tidy, the papers and books were piled in disarray.
Upon closer inspection, it appeared that someone had been in the seat for a long time and then disappeared.
Aster offered Daniel a seat and he sat in the seat of honor.
He came from so far away, but came running to help so immediately.
It was the first time he asked for help. No matter how urgent, His Majesty bends even his pride.
Aster was surprised for a moment by Daniel’s uncharacteristically aggressive remarks.
He thought it would show to some extent, but he never imagined he would reveal himself so blatantly.
Anyway, two great nobles escaped.
But now was not the time to question that.
Actually, I was going to settle it with the Duke of Pioneer, but as you know, the Duke of Pioneer is getting married soon. That’s why I called you.
Ah.
Daniel forgot.
The Duke of Pioneer was like a father to Daniel.
Since he was a child, he has always shown interest and affection for him.
When he chose Tatiana, he completely lost that kind of father figure.
Aster noticed the guilty look on Daniel’s face and laughed inwardly.
He regretted still receiving help from Duke Pioneer. That’s why I asked for your help.
He was sure Daniel would never refuse.
Daniel nodded reluctantly.
However, there are conditions.
Conditions?
Please don’t get any more involved in my personal affairs.
He seemed quite angry when he told the previous duke to take good care of his son.
Aster shrugged his shoulders and replied.
I regret having said this in a private meeting with your father.
Daniel bit his lip and gave him a cheeky look.
Then I’ll see you tomorrow morning. The Duke of Pioneer didn’t look too well, so I gave him a few days’ rest, so I’ll be in your care.
After speaking, Aster held out his white hand.
Daniel, who had been watching his hand, reluctantly grasped it.
He frowned at the warmth he felt through his hands.
I couldn’t help the anger that had nowhere to go.
* * *
My father said he was ordered to rest while he was on vacation, so he fell asleep and began preparing for the wedding in earnest.
It was so unfamiliar to see him taking all the work he had to do and sticking to my mom and laughing.
He’s good, but I felt weird watching him.
So I decided to go see Aster for a while.
Recently, I bought a dessert from the most famous bakery on Berry’s Street and arrived at the imperial palace.
Are you here, princess? If you wait a moment, His Majesty will come out.
However, the attendant who greeted me seemed a bit puzzled.
It was a very subtle difference, but it couldn’t fool my eyes.
Welcome, princess.
Aster, who came out to greet me, also looked more disheveled than usual.
‘What?’
I acted natural, but something bothered me.
Aster looked so tired, so I gave him a snack, drank tea for a while and then got up.
At the moment when I felt uncomfortable about coming back like this, I came up with someone who could solve my curiosity.
* * *
Fio clung to Lily’s side, whom I hadn’t seen in a long time, and opened her mouth.
Ahhg, could it be because of that damn type 1?