IDMH - Chapter 16
I Decided My Husband
The sachet I gave Chernosor contained a special herb that excited Pushik.
That was why the Pushiks ignored everyone else and only attacked Chernosor.
Of course, it wasn't just a matter of excitement, it also had the effect of paralyzing Pushik's body over time.
Thanks to this, we were able to easily dispose of the Pusiks, and although we suffered a few injuries, the subjugation itself was a great success.
Count Martina was very happy about this, but not Chernosor. He was very displeased and lost his temper with people around him.
Not only did it turn out that the epic story he had boasted about with a shrug of his shoulders was fake, but he was so embarrassed that he even ended up pissing himself, so it was inevitable.
He must have been so embarrassed that he bought a new train ticket, saying he had to return to the capital the next day.
As soon as the subjugation is over, I will go on a long journey. It was crazy.
In addition, there were guard knights who were injured while protecting him and could not move immediately.
However, Chernosor insisted on going anyway, so we had no choice but to leave the injured person behind.
I looked at my newly purchased train ticket and then looked out the window.
A small party was held in the garden to commemorate the successful completion of the subjugation.
Count Martina invited me to attend the party, but I declined because I was tired.
It was the same with Chernosor.
He also gave the reason that he was tired, but everyone knew that he actually refused because he was embarrassed.
Sir Aldor also declined, saying he was tired.
Chernosor's guard knights were busy trying to accommodate Chernosor's bad temper. As a result, the only people who attended the party were the knights of Count Martina. I suddenly felt sorry for Chernosser's guard knights. I felt sorry for the people who were injured while protecting Chernosor.
'I should have done it in moderation.'
But what can I do if that bastard is annoying me?
This was an unavoidable force majeure.
While I was watching the party taking place in the garden with my chin resting, I heard a knock on the door. It was Count Martina.
"What's going on?"
I'm sure I'm not asking you to attend the party now.
When I asked curiously, Count Martina approached me and held out something long wrapped in cloth.
"What is this?"
"This is my thanks for helping me subdue Pusic."
What a gift in return. I held out my hand for a completely unexpected gift.
"It's okay. It's not like I expected anything in return."
"Still, please accept it. I think this is the only way I will feel at ease."
I can't help it if I say it like that.
I took something Count Martina had given me and rolled up the cloth.
"It's a sword."
The smooth sheath of the sword was revealed under the soft candlelight.
"From what I saw earlier, it seemed like you were using a guard knight's sword. I brought some of the things I have that you might find useful, and I hope you like them."
"I like it."
It wasn't an empty remark, it was sincere. I would have to swing it to know the details, but I was thrilled just to receive the sword as a gift.
Most of the gifts people gave me were flowers or accessories that I had no interest in.
It was the second time in my entire life that I received a sword as a gift. The first was Sir Olven, who taught me swordsmanship.
"Lord Olven once said this when I visited Duke Leopold's house a long time ago."
While I was thinking about Sir Olven, Count Martina happened to mention him.
"There is a student with dazzling talent, but it is unfortunate that the environment does not allow the student to display his/her talent."
"Is that disciple me?"
"Well. I don't know because I'm not the person involved, but my guess is that it's the Lady. If the Lady is Sir Olven's disciple..."
"The disciple... that's right."
Because he taught me.
And I actually saw a scene where Sir Olven persuaded my father that my talent was a waste.
As expected, I was definitely the student that Count Martina was talking about.
I never thought Sir Olven would say things like that to people around him. It was surprising and amazing. While I was looking at the sword in silence, Count Martina spoke.
"Honestly, I was very worried when I heard that His Excellency the Duke had passed away. Especially regarding the issue of succession to the Duke and Duchess of Leopold."
Succession to the Dukedom. Since this was the most sensitive issue for me right now, I naturally felt strong in my hands.
"Duke Leopold is a long-established knightly family, so the successors who have held the title of knight for generations have become Duke."
Count Martina continued.
"But I was worried because the Lady didn't have a knighthood or got married, but there's no need to worry."
"What does it mean?"
"It meant that the Lady could take over the dukedom."
Although it was something I desperately wanted, when I looked at it objectively, it was nonsense.
I frowned and looked at Count Martina.
"Are you kidding me?"
"No."
"But why are you saying that? Even if I know how to use a sword, I still don't have a knighthood."
"You can get a knighthood."
"You're telling me to join the Knight Academy."
Count Martina nodded.
The reason this situation felt like déjà vu was because I heard the same story from SirAldor.
"Great. Let's say I entered the Knight Academy."
I was annoyed at having to repeat the same thing, and I sighed deeply inside, but I held back and asked.
"Then who will take care of the Duchy of Leopold and the duchy in the meantime? Even though there are vassals, there must be a final arbiter."
"Wouldn't it be okay to have someone you trust to act as your proxy for a while while the Lady is at the Knight Academy?"
"The problem is that there is no such person."
Who can I trust when the maid Ibtrusted betrays me by joining hands with the Emperor? I couldn't trust anyone.
At least I could trust Sir Aldor, Sarah, the maid, and Hanes, the general butler.
The final decision could not be given to Sarah and Hanes, who were just users.
Sir Aldor was afraid to give qualifications because he thought the tragedy of my second life would repeat itself.
There was no way the Emperor would watch me enter the Knight Academy in the first place.
Entering the Knight Academy was like a dream, wondering if there was someone who could fool the Emperor and be on my side perfectly and act as my proxy.
Thinking about the succession to the dukedom gave me a headache.
The good feeling I had from teasing Chernosor suddenly subsided. I shook my head and turned my head.
"I'm tired and want to rest."
"I've been oblivious for too long. I'll just go now."
Count Martina, who must have sensed that I was in a bad mood, retreated cleanly.
Left alone, I took the sword from the scabbard that Count Martina had given me.
As I continued to look at my face reflected in the smooth blade, I thought of my father.
The image of my father telling me that I should never let others know that I knew how to use a sword.
"Why can't I get caught?"
Were you ashamed of me using a sword?
Did my father also have the old-fashioned idea that women should not use swords?
I guess that's why you didn't send me to the Knight Academy?
The unanswerable question echoed through the room like an echo and then disappeared into emptiness.
I sat blankly for a long time, clutching at the frustration that even a sharp sword could not cut through.
***
The escort driver who gave me my new train ticket said he would leave at 10am tomorrow morning.
I definitely said that.
"His Royal Highness already left 30 minutes ago?"
The guard knight, who had decided to remain in the territory for the time being due to his injury, nodded with a sheepish expression.
"Huh."
What kind of absurd thing is this?
It was okay for Chernosor to go alone.
From my perspective, it was better to go alone than with him.
The problem was that Chernosor was left alone 'without saying a word'.
This was clearly an act of disrespect for me and Duke Leopold. It was very annoying to be ignored by a Prince who had nothing to offer but his name.
Still, if you think about it another way, it wasn't all that bad because it meant that he wouldn't have to bother me while I was on my way to the capital.
Okay. For that man, it was better to be ignored than to receive attention.
"No matter how much you are the Prince, it is not right to ignore the Young Lady like this."
"Stop, Sir Aldor."
When the loyal Sir Aldor became indignant, I raised my hand to stop him.
The escort driver bowed his head and apologized with a slightly pale face.
"I am sorry, Lady Leopold."
"It's not for you to apologize."
If he wants to apologize, Chernosor, the man himself has to do it.
Even if he apologizes, I have no intention of accepting it.
"Then let us leave now, Sir Aldor. If you're late for the train like this, it's a big problem."
"Yes, miss."
After being seen off by Count Martina, I headed to the train station with Sir Aldor.
The train station was crowded with people with various purposes. There were many people waiting in line to board the train, but I got on the train right away without waiting due to the privilege of first class.
The magic amplification train consisted of a total of 8 compartments, of which first class only existed in the first compartment, and there were only 4 guest rooms.
Since we were trying to fit beds, sofas, and other things into the narrow train cabin, we couldn't make much.
In other words, it means that there is Chernosor very nearby.
I asked Sir Aldor as I took off my thick fur coat.
"Where is the Prince's seat in?"
Sir Aldor answered casually, taking the coat I had taken off.
"He's in the room right next door. Do you want to go say hello?"
"Haha. That sounds interesting, Sir Aldor."
There was no way I was going to say hello to someone I didn't want to see for even a minute and a second.
As I sat down on the sofa, laughing a little at the nonsense, Sir Aldor looked puzzled and asked me back.
"Then why did you ask about His Royal Highness's guest room?"
Why did you ask?
Of course...
"I try to avoid encountering the Prince as much as possible."
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