Capitulo 59
Episode 59
Mother and Helen talked about yesterday’s incident and then went off for a while to investigate together.
Then, a cheeky look was fixed on me.
The really difficult time in the hunting competition was a day like today when I didn’t hunt myself.
In fact, I was nothing more than an extension of the social world.
And since there was no empress, it was Tatiana who ruled this social circle.
However, in recent years there has been little activity and the three have weakened considerably.
It was a matter of having a light conversation with the people around you.
Rather, the person who stood out the most was the cute and cheerful Filia Gwen.
«You said you graduated this year?»
It wasn’t long before she made her debut after graduating from the academy, but she seemed to get along well with older wives, perhaps because of her friendly personality.
I also spent some time talking to some wives and children of close relatives.
They were not close friends, so I only exchanged superficial conversations with them.
What they talked about most was, ironically, about Aster.
«They’re still afraid of him.»
When I went to meet Aster earlier, a fear disguised as contempt was hidden from people’s eyes.
He roamed the battlefield for quite some time and was the target of the Emperor’s harassment.
Perhaps because of the Emperor’s influence, people also implicitly ignored him.
Habits that had been neglected for so long did not disappear easily.
No, I did not know, perhaps it was the influence of the original.
In terms of power and appearance, the woman who wanted to become his wife would have already lined up outside the castle.
«Is she left out because she is the heroine’s first love?»
Certainly, it was rare for the first love to get out of the way.
The most picture perfect was that the first love ended in death.
If there was no connection to the female lead, it would have been better to die and be immortalized in memory.
Because that’s the cliché of a love that doesn’t come true.
Anyway, it wasn’t like that now.
«We have to get Aster to the center of the social world.»
As much as it helped me, I wanted to return the favor, too.
To do that, I needed to take Tatiana’s place in the social world.
The quickest and surest way is to get married or get engaged.
«Because I have to do it anyway.»
If it was a marriage I had to do anyway, I wanted to do it with someone of value.
So it seemed like I could keep an alliance that wasn’t as bad as it was now with Aster.
Because he’s someone who won’t give in to Tatiana’s temptation.
«After the hunting festival, we should seriously talk about our engagement.»
While I was organizing my thoughts, my mother and Helen returned.
As the sun began to set, the people who had gone out hunting began to return one by one.
As the sun set, the returning men slowly gave gifts to the women and the event began.
Wilhelm returned as the people around him received gifts.
Seeing him returning on horseback caught the attention of many women.
Definitely worth seeing his face.
Even my mother nodded at Helen’s assessment, standing next to her.
Wilhelm tousled his hair with one hand.
The dignified, elegant and noble knight got off his horse and knelt in front of Tatiana.
My Lady.
He lightly rested his forehead on the back of Tatiana’s hand. She looked like a saint and a guardian knight out of a fairy tale.
Mr. Wilhelm.
Tatiana called out his name with an elegant smile. Wilhelm’s assistant pulled a cart and showed her the prey he had caught.
Five.
All right, Mr. Wilhelm.
The prey were also numbers, but the things they caught were unusual. From three intermediate beasts to one advanced beast.
I dedicate it to you with all my respect.
It really puts you to shame.
Helen, who was standing next to me, couldn’t help but sigh when she heard.
We made eye contact and shrugged.
We didn’t say anything, but we knew we had the same opinion.
After Wilhelm’s splendid appearance, Daniel seemed relatively humble.
He stood in front of Tatiana, scratching his head as if puzzled.
I’m sorry I didn’t catch something great.
No, Daniel.
Saying that, he handed an intermediate magical beast to Tatiana.
Then Tatiana bowed her head.
It’s as if he gave her what was left over.
Daniel didn’t notice, so he turned and walked past her.
and stood in front of me.
Miss Pioneer, will you accept my apology?
UH?
For a moment, the surroundings were silent.
Everyone looked as if they had never imagined that I would get anything from Daniel.
Of course I was the same way too.
It was a few years ago, but I want to apologize here. I blamed you and did the cowardly thing behind it.
Having said that, Daniel bowed with one knee on the floor.
Seeing him apologize for publicly commenting on what had happened several years ago made his head go white.
I don’t think the time I’ve been criticized could be made up for by such an apology. However…
I didn’t want to be talked about again by mentioning that moment in a public place like this.
Because those memories were like hell to me.
When I couldn’t say anything, Helen intervened.
The Duke of Malphyrion still thinks of himself. Do you think he’ll like it if you talk like that in a place like this?
That…
At Helen’s stinging words, he barely regained his sanity.
I said with a long sigh.
You’re still ignorant, Daniel.
I looked at Tatiana. Her body stiffened with shock.
Maybe she knows it too.
The fact that trusty Daniel publicly apologized for the past was also a statement that Tatiana and he were not in the right relationship.
I won’t accept the apology. But that’s it. I don’t want to worry about this story anymore.
Helen, who was standing next to me, radiated an authoritative energy and Daniel quickly left.
The frozen atmosphere warmed in an instant.
Until now it was known that I was the cause of the breakup with Daniel.
That I ‘doubted’ the relationship between Daniel and Tatiana, and was abandoned after hitting Tatiana.
Daniel did not deny it, and Tatiana also vaguely conveyed it, and so, it was a matter of fact.
However, a public apology turned it around in an instant.
So what really happened between the Duke of Malphyrion and the Grand Duchess?
But the three of them have been friends since they were little.
Come to think of it, they were even engaged for a while.
Everyone was excited and whispering.
I stood quietly among those people.
At that moment , Raymond, with a hardened face, appeared on horseback. As a magician, it was impossible for him to get good marks in hunting competitions.
He must have caught one or two.
I didn’t expect anything good from Raymond anyway.
I just wanted to know how similar it would have to be to the original to reduce deterrence.
Oh?
Raymond stood in front of me with his head down. Of course, I figured I’d give Tatiana a big, colorful prey first.
But is it certain he only caught one?
Unfortunately, the rumor was correct.
Raymond pointed to his cart with his chin and whispered under his breath.
I kept my promise.
I nodded my head without saying a word.
I looked at my arm, but nothing changed on the bracelet.
The expected window did not appear.
Even if the people were the same, even if the act of pledging allegiance was similar, the deterrence of the original did not weaken.
It seemed that more certain conditions were probably needed.
I’ll take it.
Raymond left the scene with his head down as if his pride had been seriously damaged.
After Daniel and Raymond, the murmur grew even louder as I was introduced to the dam.
I didn’t expect it to become such a hot topic.
It wasn’t bad, though.
As if in shock, Tatiana barely stood still, supported by Wilhelm.
I smiled softly at her when our eyes met.
Wilhelm, who was standing next to her, had an angrier expression on his face.
His Majesty is coming.
At my mother’s words, I looked away from her. Aster’s appearance was not much different from when she started.
The jacaranda I put up also kept the same shape as in the morning.
He walked with light steps and stood in front of me.
Looking at the dam behind me, his straight brow furrowed.
There are quite a few guests who arrived first.
The person I was waiting for just arrived.
Aster’s expression softened slightly at my words. He pulled a flower out of his jacket, bowed and handed it to me.
Thanks to your prayers for safety, I was able to return without injury. Please accept my heart.
Over his shoulder, I could see a cart filled with several high-ranking wolf-shaped beasts.
Needless to say, this hunting contest was Aster’s victory.
It is an honor, Your Majesty.
I reached out and took the flower.
Then I lifted my heel and kissed her cheek gently.