“...”
Enoch looked reluctant, but Agatha firmly took away the proposal he had brought.
As she pushed it deeply under the papers piled up on the corner of the table to prevent it from getting bitten, his eyes seemed to follow her there.
Agatha pretended not to notice.
“I’m going to see Your Majesty in a few days. I will contact you when an appointment is made.”
“...Of course.”
Agatha returned after seeing Enoch off in front of the palace.
As she sat blankly in the living room, staring at the ceiling, her ears slowly started to turn red. The ring finger of her left hand, which had been touched by his slightly rough lips, seemed to burn later.
“...What a marriage proposal.”
Has she ever received such a simple marriage proposal?
She didn't even hear anything sweet, but it felt like a storm had passed.
It was sudden, but not bad.
No, in some ways it seemed like a good thing. She doesn't know, but didn't she get a marriage proposal from her crush first?
"OMG."
Agatha, who had been blushing for a while, quickly pulled up the proposal and read it. She immediately rang the bell to summon her close maid.
“You called me, Lady.”
“Tell them to be administrators.”
Agatha decided to use this opportunity to resolve the Aratus family matter first.
The faster the reward arrives, the less worried the man will be.
***
Although he was kicked out as if he was slightly swept away.
Enoch obediently returned to the capital Aratus Mansion according to Agatha's will.
After looking closely, he realized that although it was better than before, her complexion was still not good.
“Are you back, Master?”
The butler, Ben, was there to meet him in front of the main residence.
Enoch jumped off the horse, took off the suit coat he had worn to enter the palace, handed it over, and entered the hall on the first floor.
“Something special happens.”
“There was none.”
Today too, the halls were filled with servants from each family.
Letter of introduction, invitation, or gift.
Enoch stopped for a moment and ordered Ben.
“Starting today, reject all letters of introduction that come in.”
“Are you saying everything?”
"Yes. I plan to get married soon.”
“... !”
The heads of the visitors who had been paying attention to his appearance suddenly rose, pretending not to be so.
Whether it was to form a relationship with Aratus or to explore, marriage would have a huge impact on either party.
Passing by the upset visitors, Enoch went upstairs. Ben, who looked embarrassed for a moment, was following behind.
"Master. Did you have a special Lady in mind?”
“I did have it in mind.”
“May I ask what family she belongs to?”
It was less than a week since he received the order to draw up a list of strategic partners.
The knights guarding the front of the office bowed their heads. Entering the open door, Enoch sat down at the desk in his office.
“Agatha Nobilis.”
“...”
Bam-
Ben barely came to his senses when he heard the door closing late. Agatha Nobilis was that much unexpected and unexpectedly formidable opponent.
“...Are you sure she doesn’t mind?”
“She accepted it.”
Ben, who had been worried for a moment, was shocked once again when he heard that a marriage proposal had already been made and again when he heard that the results had already been announced.
No matter how cool-headed the butler was, his expression was distorted with shock at this time.
“You already received permission?”
"Yes."
No, you weren't there to hand over a proposal today...?
Ben swallowed the question that rose up to his throat. He doesn't know what happened, but if it was Agatha Nobilis, it wouldn't be enough to welcome her with all his might.
The best bride of this era, with a family, lineage, and assets that do not require joining hands with Aratus' relatives, or even getting involved at all.
There was no better hostess for them at present.
Although he quickly adjusted his expression, Deacon Ben's face was filled with joy that he couldn't hide.
“I guess we should tear up the list of candidates for an arranged marriage right now. Congratulations, Master. I can guarantee that other visitors will be just as surprised as I was.”
"It is."
Enoch was silent for a moment. Then he sat down and tapped the desk a few times before continuing.
“Get the flowers ready, Ben. I have to go formally propose to Lady Agatha before the execution ceremony ends.”
“Even if it is an arranged marriage, the more you follow the procedures, the better. I will prepare the most beautiful bouquet.”
"Yes. I can trust you.”
Enoch turned his head and checked the top of his desk. The desk, which had been emptied overnight, was now covered with letters and documents.
Of these, quite a few letters will now be missing.
Ah, Ben added, as if he remembered it too late.
“Then the result of the discussion on the proposal would have been invalid. The people who have gone, especially Administrator Conrad, are waiting for the results. Would you mind if I tell you that?”
"...Well. I don’t think so.”
“Did she really say that she would pay the price for her life?”
"Yes. It was no use trying to stop her.”
What she meant was that she wanted to find out what the current Aratus needed, but it was no different from saying she was willing to pay for her life right away.
Given her personality of being unreasonable, it would not be surprising if the contents of the proposal were implemented today.
Ben, who looked dazed for a moment, skillfully adjusted his expression and agreed.
“As expected, Lady Nobilis, she is different. Since she has led a family for a long time, wouldn’t it be possible for her to consider the difficulties of the family she is marrying into in advance?”
“...”
However, that didn't seem to be the reason.
Enoch did not bother to correct Ben's misunderstanding. If she was positive and had a good relationship with the butler, she would have less work to do.
Enoch, who was already worried that Agatha would overexert herself after marriage, awkwardly wiped his face.
'Is it too early to think like this?'
He was worried about the woman who would soon become his wife. There was no problem.
It's because he's a little unfamiliar with himself.
“Oh, this is not the time. I will go immediately to arrange the flowers, Master.”
"Yes. Also, check the movements of the relatives. There will definitely be a reaction.”
“Yes, Master.”
Enoch, who was left alone in his office, thought for a moment, then took out stationery and wrote a letter.
The recipient is “Isabel Aratus.”
It was his younger sister who was currently touring the territory and being caught up in internal affairs.
'...It would be good to know the news in advance.'
The letter, sealed with wax and a seal, soon passed into the hands of a servant.
Because he deliberately announced it openly, the news that Enoch Aratus was preparing to propose to someone spread throughout the capital overnight.
That was the reason why the vassals, led by the administrator Conrad, rushed into the capital Aratus Mansion at dawn.
“My Lord!”
“Matriarch!”
A morning when the sun barely rose.
Enoch, who had just finished basic physical training with the knights in the training hall, felt a sense of déjà vu as he saw the group running around in a huff.
He unsheathed the sword he had not yet drawn and set it aside.
Is his physical training over today?
“I have to go. Leon, lead the training.”
“Yes, my lord.”
His premonition was not wrong. As soon as he approached the entrance to the training ground, the vassals who arrived out of breath surrounded him.
Everyone had their eyes closed.
“I heard you’re getting married!”
"No! I heard you were going to propose!”
“That's it! Master, who is your opponent? Rumors are spreading throughout the capital that your is going to propose marriage soon and that you have asked us to submit a letter of introduction!”
“What about the proposal? Is this marriage brokered by Agatha Nobilis?”
“Are you saying that you can’t accept the proposal and that you will only broker the marriage?”
While Enoch was tired of the enormous power, the imagination of his vassals flew to the sky. A stern voice cut through the commotion.
"Stop. If you talk anymore, I won’t say anything.”
“...!”
The retainers kept their mouths shut. With a tired face, Enoch buried his face in the towel given to him by his butler, Ben.
First.
“Ask slowly, one by one. What are you curious about?”
“The person you want to marry!”
“I decided to do it with Agatha Nobilis. I received confirmation about the marriage and I will be going to propose properly within a few days. Next."
“Uh, yes...?”
The vassals' eyes shook with astonishment as if they had been scooping up dirt. The same was true for the knights who were pretending not to be and listening in this direction while training.
The administrator asked the question, Conrad's voice trembled.
“Oh, Agatha Nobilis? Are you talking about Lady Agatha Nobilis, the sole heir of Nobilis?”
"Yes. The proposal might be... There will be a high probability that it will be implemented as we suggested.”
"Yes? By the way, why do you pay her back for saving her life when you're getting married? Are you sure you are getting married, my lord?”
They were shocked as if they couldn't believe it just a moment ago.
As something strange was discovered, scream-like noises were heard everywhere, asking if it was right to get married now.
Ben, the butler who disappeared momentarily and returned while Enoch was wiping his face tiredly, spoke.
"Master. I think you should go out in front of the mansion for a while.”
“What’s going on?”
“They say someone came from Nobilis.”
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