“I still think it’s excessive. I think interest-free loans and help from above are enough.”
“Is my life really not worth 100,000 gold kars?”
“...”
His aide gasped at the sound of such a huge amount of money. However, the parties involved, Enoch and Agatha, were staring at each other calmly.
'Of course, that's the only thing that's really calm.'
Agatha lowered her slightly trembling eyes and hid them.
“...This is the amount that I requested first and was set as a reason for not being able to hire the Marquis and the Knights of Aratus as escorts.”
The man thought for a moment and then put the documents on the table.
“Do you no longer need an escort?”
"Yes. I think I’ll be getting married soon.”
Although it was a little bitter.
Agatha quickly acknowledged the current situation. It wasn't a matter of her saying she wouldn't get married, and since she was like this, it wouldn't be a bad idea to find a husband at this point.
On the other hand, she was also assessing the probability that this man would become her seventh marriage partner.
He was already the head of a family and had only one younger sister. He had a strong knight corps with excellent military power.
Since he had just entered the capital, she couldn't know for sure, but she had never heard a rumor that he had bad hand habits.
'It will definitely be included in the list that the vassals will prepare.'
So, will she propose marriage to this man this time?
'I heard you're still 20 years old.'
Agatha, who had only made choices so far but had never been in a situation where she was chosen, was in an unfamiliar state and was worried.
“The sun of the Roxbard Empire, His Majesty Warmilai II, is entering!”
Agatha, who had frowned for a moment, reflexively smiled when her eyes met Enoch.
Although he appeared a bit early, he wasn't the only one who could know the Emperor's movements.
“I see the sun of the empire.”
The Emperor, who was entering the back garden, saw Enoch, paused for a moment, then quickly approached and sat down.
“Get up. I came to see Agatha, and the Marquis Aratus was also there?”
"Yes. I was having tea at the Lady’s invitation.”
“Tea is good. Is it okay if I stay for a while, Agatha?”
"Sure. It is rather an honor for me, Your Majesty.”
While the new refreshments were being prepared, the Emperor asked various questions about Agatha's physical condition.
The problem was that he was greedy, but it didn't mean that the Emperor didn't care about Agatha.
She didn't know if it was for his goddaughter or if he was worried about Nobilis' only heiress.
“But what are you doing here while you’re so busy?”
“Work. I stopped by to discuss future issues as I am looking into the background of those who dared to mess with my goddaughter.”
"Aha."
It was an unexpectedly early appearance, but Agatha saw it as a sign that the Emperor's plan was progressing quickly as if a favorable wind was in the sails.
She had already heard from the nobles that the stronghold of the evil beasts that had touched her had been completely destroyed and the family behind them was being hunted down using the evidence found there.
As a result, several of her relatives who had tried hard to take her life will disappear.
The Emperor, who had easily established the majesty of imperial power, now had only one thing to pay attention to. The Emperor openly leaned his body towards Agatha.
“Agatha. You must have heard the news, right? I have executed all the evil beasts and have captured all the nobles who instigated the attack, leaving no one behind.”
"Sure. I am truly grateful to Your Majesty.”
“So, Agatha.”
It's finally The Emperor's blue eyes, which looked exactly like Anthony's, sparkled.
“Why don’t you start thinking about your next marriage? After something like this, I can’t help but worry about your safety.”
“Wouldn’t it be too soon?”
“So to speak. It's been two months since your divorce, right? In your situation, I think that’s enough courtesy.”
Agatha did not look back because she was conscious of the Emperor, but for a moment she was conscious of Enoch beside her.
Depending on circumstances, nobles may hold a ceremony the day after their spouse's death.
But she didn't want to show it like this to the public.
But on the other hand, she also thought that she wanted to show her current situation without hiding it. Agatha smiled brightly.
“Do you have someone in mind?”
"Then! I've already found some candidates! If you like it, we can make a place for you right away.”
I thought so.
He said he coveted tax revenue through trade, so he must have already had a candidate in mind.
Agatha thinks Anthony will probably come to her with an accurate list of candidates within a few days.
Agatha lowered her gaze sadly.
"Your Majesty."
"Yes?"
“Yiu promised to give me freedom to marry after I become an adult.”
“Yeah, that’s right. But under these circumstances, shouldn’t you get married? With the knights, you will be safe in case of an attack, and it will be easy to use your husband as a proxy to threaten your relatives...”
Everything the Emperor said made sense. That's why Agatha has been married until now.
However, she had to choose all future marriage partners. If she were swayed by the Emperor's will even once, she would be like that again.
Above all, the partners the Emperor chose, as always, were people who did not fit her idea of a husband.
Agatha consciously tilted her head without looking to the side. For some reason, her cheek felt stinging.
“I know that, but there’s no need to rush, right?”
“...”
“I will get married. I will not forget His Majesty’s consideration. However, I may find a better partner and make an offer to Your Majesty, so please wait a little while.”
'I'm going to get married, and if you give me a choice, I might be able to bring you greater benefits.'
As always, the Emperor must have been waiting for these words.
The Emperor, who pretended to think for a moment, quietly lowered his voice.
“Agatha. You must be serious, right?”
"Sure. I was always sincere.”
"Yes. If that's what you mean, there's nothing I can do. Well then, do whatever you want until I execute all the people behind this. However, if you don't like it, you will have to marry the person I choose. Do you understand?”
“I will try my best, Your Majesty.”
Agatha did not give a definite answer this time either. If the offer or the man she had prepared was not to the Emperor's liking, she would try another course.
After checking the time, the Emperor stood up.
“Okay, then, with that in mind, I’ll just leave my luggage. Take care of yourself.”
“Please take a look, Your Majesty. I’ll see you soon.”
"OK. Ah, Marquis Aratus. It was nice to meet you. Let’s have a meal together next time.”
After Enoch bowed slightly, the Emperor quickly disappeared. Since he took time out of his schedule, it could be said that he stayed for a long time.
Agatha took a deep breath and brought back the proposal she had put aside.
“Then shall we finish talking now?”
“...”
I tried to sit down again, but there was no response from the man. Agatha looked up at him curiously.
“Marquis?”
Enoch blinked slowly. His first impression was that she was delicate, but her subsequent impressions were strong, and today, he felt like he was seeing a woman who even showed an amazing figure of holding the Emperor in her hands.
But he still overdo it.
Enoch looked at her, whose skin had noticeably paled after the war of nerves with the Emperor, and picked up the proposal from a standing position.
“I will take this and review it again.”
“Are you already going back?”
It was truly rare for Agatha to hold on to someone.
The man who was staring at her slowly raised his hand and touched her cheek.
“You don’t look good. Please go inside and rest, My Lady.”
“...!”
Agatha, who was standing blankly, reacted only after he turned around.
“Thank you for your consideration. I will send you another invitation in a few days.”
The man nodded lightly and disappeared out of the back garden along with his aide.
Agatha then placed her hand on her flushed cheek.
Don't have indifferent eyes.
The care that was given to her as if he had opened a cloak and given it to her felt strangely sweet, to the point where it stung.
“...I think it’s good.”
There was no doubt that she had fallen in firmly.
I'm already looking forward to meeting you next time.
Enoch Aratus, who returned to the capital Aratus Mansion, immediately ordered the convocation of his vassals.
He entered the office and sat down in the chair, appearing to be thinking about something.
The butler who came in behind quietly prepared tea.
The aide, John, hesitated as he placed the proposal on the desk.
The desk, which had been clean and empty until morning, was filled with a huge amount of correspondence.
Enoch looked up at the fragrant scent of tea and his eyes frowned.
“I hope my guess is wrong.”
“It’s exactly what you expected. This is a new letter of introduction that arrived today.”
Agatha Nobilis was nothing special. He, too, had been receiving letters of introduction from ladies of marriageable age who had been pouring in for the past few days.
“Don’t worry, Master. There are also letters of introduction from the margues, it has come before Lady Isabell."
“...”
Enoch wordlessly reached for the teacup that his butler, Ben, had put down.
That's not to say that the battlefield was easy, but considering the current situation, there were times when he thought it would have been refreshing to pick up a sword.
He is just barely putting his family back on track, so how busy must Agatha Nobilis, who stands at the center of power, be?
Agatha thinks Anthony will probably come to her with an accurate list of candidates within a few days.
Agatha lowered her gaze sadly.
"Your Majesty."
"Yes?"
“Yiu promised to give me freedom to marry after I become an adult.”
“Yeah, that’s right. But under these circumstances, shouldn’t you get married? With the knights, you will be safe in case of an attack, and it will be easy to use your husband as a proxy to threaten your relatives...”
Everything the Emperor said made sense. That's why Agatha has been married until now.
However, she had to choose all future marriage partners. If she were swayed by the Emperor's will even once, she would be like that again.
Above all, the partners the Emperor chose, as always, were people who did not fit her idea of a husband.
Agatha consciously tilted her head without looking to the side. For some reason, her cheek felt stinging.
“I know that, but there’s no need to rush, right?”
“...”
“I will get married. I will not forget His Majesty’s consideration. However, I may find a better partner and make an offer to Your Majesty, so please wait a little while.”
'I'm going to get married, and if you give me a choice, I might be able to bring you greater benefits.'
As always, the Emperor must have been waiting for these words.
The Emperor, who pretended to think for a moment, quietly lowered his voice.
“Agatha. You must be serious, right?”
"Sure. I was always sincere.”
"Yes. If that's what you mean, there's nothing I can do. Well then, do whatever you want until I execute all the people behind this. However, if you don't like it, you will have to marry the person I choose. Do you understand?”
“I will try my best, Your Majesty.”
Agatha did not give a definite answer this time either. If the offer or the man she had prepared was not to the Emperor's liking, she would try another course.
After checking the time, the Emperor stood up.
“Okay, then, with that in mind, I’ll just leave my luggage. Take care of yourself.”
“Please take a look, Your Majesty. I’ll see you soon.”
"OK. Ah, Marquis Aratus. It was nice to meet you. Let’s have a meal together next time.”
After Enoch bowed slightly, the Emperor quickly disappeared. Since he took time out of his schedule, it could be said that he stayed for a long time.
Agatha took a deep breath and brought back the proposal she had put aside.
“Then shall we finish talking now?”
“...”
I tried to sit down again, but there was no response from the man. Agatha looked up at him curiously.
“Marquis?”
Enoch blinked slowly. His first impression was that she was delicate, but her subsequent impressions were strong, and today, he felt like he was seeing a woman who even showed an amazing figure of holding the Emperor in her hands.
But he still overdo it.
Enoch looked at her, whose skin had noticeably paled after the war of nerves with the Emperor, and picked up the proposal from a standing position.
“I will take this and review it again.”
“Are you already going back?”
It was truly rare for Agatha to hold on to someone.
The man who was staring at her slowly raised his hand and touched her cheek.
“You don’t look good. Please go inside and rest, My Lady.”
“...!”
Agatha, who was standing blankly, reacted only after he turned around.
“Thank you for your consideration. I will send you another invitation in a few days.”
The man nodded lightly and disappeared out of the back garden along with his aide.
Agatha then placed her hand on her flushed cheek.
Don't have indifferent eyes.
The care that was given to her as if he had opened a cloak and given it to her felt strangely sweet, to the point where it stung.
“...I think it’s good.”
There was no doubt that she had fallen in firmly.
I'm already looking forward to meeting you next time.
***
Enoch Aratus, who returned to the capital Aratus Mansion, immediately ordered the convocation of his vassals.
He entered the office and sat down in the chair, appearing to be thinking about something.
The butler who came in behind quietly prepared tea.
The aide, John, hesitated as he placed the proposal on the desk.
The desk, which had been clean and empty until morning, was filled with a huge amount of correspondence.
Enoch looked up at the fragrant scent of tea and his eyes frowned.
“I hope my guess is wrong.”
“It’s exactly what you expected. This is a new letter of introduction that arrived today.”
Agatha Nobilis was nothing special. He, too, had been receiving letters of introduction from ladies of marriageable age who had been pouring in for the past few days.
“Don’t worry, Master. There are also letters of introduction from the margues, it has come before Lady Isabell."
“...”
Enoch wordlessly reached for the teacup that his butler, Ben, had put down.
That's not to say that the battlefield was easy, but considering the current situation, there were times when he thought it would have been refreshing to pick up a sword.
He is just barely putting his family back on track, so how busy must Agatha Nobilis, who stands at the center of power, be?
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