THIBV - Chapter 149

Julian walked through the shadow of the corridor, holding hands with Bridget.

The sun was so hot that it was now difficult to walk without an umbrella unless you were in the shade.

The cicadas held their breath for a moment at the sound of the two people, but when they passed by, they began to cry loudly again.

Julian walked without looking ahead, looking at Bridget's profile.

Even though she was walking under the roof, the shadows were short, so the sunlight streamed down on her lovely blond hair.

The sparkling honey looked like it would drip down at any moment.

His mouth felt sweet even without tasting it.

This time of walking hand in hand with her was sweet.

It's been like this ever since he found out that Bridget didn't betray him...

Bridget never betrayed anyone.

Where the anger subsided, only the happy truth floated up.

She didn't betray.

Her love has never changed. From the beginning until now. Not once.

Julian was overwhelmed by that fact every moment.

He was glad that he could look at her wIthout a single grain of sadness or doubt.

It felt like living a new life.

"What's going on so far?"

When Julian asked her, pushing back her hair that was blowing in the wind, Bridget smiled bashfully.

"I got a nice gift. It's said to be a stone with mysterious powers from the North. If you keep it nearby, the air will become cooler."

"So you want to go on a picnic?"

Julian saw Anna and Leticia following behind him from a distance.

They were carrying picnic baskets in their hands.

"I made a sandwich. I have something to say."

"What is it?"

"Later."

Anna spread out a mat at the place Bridget had previously checked and neatly laid out the sandwiches and drinks she had brought.

Indeed, the rocks sent from the North were effective.

The air around the mat was cool and felt good.

Anna and Leticia took their places as far apart as possible from the rock's influence.

Julian sat down with Bridget, sharing a sandwich and reminiscing about old times.

Now, it's no longer sad to recall the past.

That was because he knew that the Bridget of that time and the Bridget of now were no different.

After a quick meal, Bridget took out a piece of paper and put it down.

"The council of nobles approved the divorce."

It was a divorce approval certificate.

"This was a place to celebrate."

Julian realized why Bridget was in such a good mood on the picnic.

Officially, Bridget became Brigitte Florence again.

Julian also knew that Isaac had been ruined and stripped of his title.

That's why Bridget's divorce issue was resolved quickly and simply.

"I thought Chancellor Langston would drag it out a little longer."

Bridget was secretly worried about that.

If she divorced, many nobles would have no choice but to keep an eye on her.

Because the Queen's seat is empty.

Until now, the nobles had not been particularly wary of Bridget, even though she was a married woman and enjoyed the King's favor.

Julian's decision to keep Bridget as his mistress rather than divorce her was interpreted as meaning that he had no intention of making her Queen.

Having a government was the King's private life.

It was difficult for the nobles to avoid falling for Bridget's presence.

But it was different if she coveted the position of Queen.

The issue of bringing in a Queen was political.

It didn't matter whether Bridget actually coveted the throne or not.

The mere fact that she had potential would have made the nobles wary.

Perhaps, if Isaac had not been stripped of his title, the House of Lords would have tried hard not to grant her divorce.

"Julian, you had a hand in Isaac's removal from office?"

Julian shrugged his shoulders in response to Bridget's confident question.

"I can't say no, but I didn't have to put in the effort in the first place. He ruined his own life, and he was hated everywhere.

"How?"

"It seems that he encouraged the nobles to invest in the trade business of the Kingdom of Cartania. Those who suffered losses from that were furious at having his titles stripped away."

Bridget smiled and nodded.

"Why are you laughing?"

"Just because it's fun."

It was Bridget who encouraged Isaac to instigate the nobles.

It was funny how things came back like this.

It is a divorce that was brought about by various conflicts of interest.

"Chancellor Langston will wrap his head around it."

It was Chancellor Langston, who had already begun to be wary of Bridget.

"..."

Julian didn't say much.

It was a welcome change of heart that Isaac was out of Bridget's life.

But he was worried about what would happen in the future.

Chancellor Langston would have been weighing the timing of bringing up the issue of the Queen in order to keep Bridget in check.

Or maybe they were trying to tarnish Bridget's reputation and prevent her from becoming Queen.

It was all in vain.

If he knew he didn't have long to live, he would know that it was useless.

However, the Duke of Linchester's power collapsed due to the rumor that Julian was not dead.

If the truth were to come out, this would be the end of the new royalist faction that Bridget had worked so hard to gather.

Julian placed his hand over Bridget's.

"Don't worry, Bridget."

Bridget looked at Julian.

"I will protect you."

"..."

"I will definitely protect you."

But he never said that he would make her Queen.

It was something he couldn't do.

Julian will protect her by any means necessary except that one.

He felt sorry for Bridget, but...

Julian felt the cries of the black knights seething within his shadow.

Although the gap had widened considerably, the rampage had not completely disappeared.

'Hold on, Julian.'

He asked himself about this.

'Don't support me.'

He cupped Bridget's soft cheek with his hand.

'Just a little bit. Just a little bit more."

He wished he could enjoy this time with Bridget for just a few more days.

Even this was greed to him.

Even though he knew he had to let her go for her sake...

'Perhaps this rampage will pass without becoming a madness.'

The act of running wild was not a safe thing.

And yet he had such a reckless thought.

Even this was greed, so there was no way he could make her his Queen.

Bridget covered Julian's hand, which was cupping her cheek, with her own.

"I know, Julian."

"..."

"I know what you're thinking."

A warm heart burned in his gaze.

She met his gaze, his burning heart fully in hers.

Nothing came between the two.

They looked at each other.

Deep inside me, to the end.

Knowing his mind, Bridget hid her thoughts from him.

'I'm not leaving."

She will be by his side till the end.

'I'll try everything I can.'

Even if everything fails.

'Even if I die, I will die by your side.'

So she hoped that Chancellor Langston or whatever would stop wasting their time with useless distractions.

Even without him, there were many obstacles to overcome between the two.

Queen? That doesn't matter.

As long as she could be with Julian, the government or anything else, it didn't matter to her from the beginning.

So.

"Tell them you'll bring the Queen in."

"What?"

"Choose a candidate. Tell them to find women who are worthy of being crowned Queen."

"It's useless. I have no intention of taking Queen in."

"If you continue to refuse to take a Queen, the nobles will find it strange."

"..."

"You need to show that you are healthy enough to think about successors and the future."

"I don't have to show off my health in that way. There are many other ways."

"This is easier than finding another way. I'm not actually asking you to bring in the Queen. I'm just buying time."

Bridget was right.

But Julian pointed out exactly what she wasn't saying.

"People will think you've fallen out of favor. Have you forgotten what our one fight has done to you?"

It was the story of Chancellor Langston quickly banishing Bridget to another palace.

It was obvious how Bridget would be treated if the women who were candidates for the position of Queen were allowed into the palace.

But Bridget was adamant.

"It doesn't matter because I know your heart won't change."

Bridget's forehead touched Julian's.

When they put their foreheads together like that, they could feel each other's warmth.

Bridget closed her eyes and quietly calmed him down.

"I'm okay."

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