Episode 66. Noah's Perfect Fulfillment of His Promise
Meanwhile, surprising news arrived for Leonard.
It was about a monster attack that occurred on the cruise ship.
Testimonies from passengers and crew members who were on the cruise are continuing to pour in, and the information about this is being published in an extra edition and selling like hotcakes.
Leonard, who had heard about Noah's activities through his public relations secretary, turned to look at his son, who was leaning against the window.
What the heck, what the heck. These past few months, you've been doing only pretty things?!
Noah, who had been talking to Usher for a while, stiffened under the King's passionate gaze that he could not help but notice.
When he turned his head creakingly, Herod's lord was looking at him with a very affectionate face, as if he were looking at his famous son.
It went without saying that Noah's frown hardened even more, and even Usher, who had been following Noah's gaze, frowned.
Noah glanced at the public relations secretary standing next to his father and immediately opened his mouth.
“I’m not doing interviews.”
“You worked so hard, so why don’t you take some credit?”
“I did it because I was afraid I would die.”
“...”
A chilling silence descended upon the office. The press secretary, seeing Noah's utterly cynical gaze, quickly whispered to Leonard.
“I’ll just package it nicely and hand over the interview materials to the reporters.”
"...Yes."
Leonard also agreed with the public relations secretary's opinion with a trembling face.
Noah Astrid kept his promise, so now it was Leonard Astrid's turn to keep his promise.
The public relations secretary quickly turned to leave, but just as he did, a servant came in. Leonard stood up and asked, as if to confirm.
“Is everyone here?”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Leonard nodded briefly at Usher and Noah, then took the lead. Usher followed, patting Noah on the shoulder, and Noah followed last.
The three headed to the signature room located right next to the office, and as soon as they entered the room, the relatives all stood up from their seats.
"Your Majesty!!"
Leonard's brow furrowed at the cheerful voice he heard as soon as he entered.
Walter, who had neither pride nor conscience, smiled brightly at his brother, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, while Leonard cursed inwardly.
'Why does it have to resemble this kid?'
It would have been nice to be stuck in a corner, but since he was high in the line of succession, he had no choice but to be the first to face him.
As Leonard waved his hand in greeting, Walter smiled generously at his two nephews.
Usher smiled back at his uncle, but Noah simply nodded. Not only had he had to clean up Walter's mess countless times, but seeing his beaming face reminded him of Libero Aquitaine.
Walter whispered quietly to Noah, who was sitting next to him in the line of succession.
“Congratulations on your wedding, Noah!”
“Yes, thank you.”
Despite his soulless response, Walter was simply thrilled. Noah wondered why this man was so excited, but quickly pushed the thought away.
What do you want to know? It's best not to get involved.
Leonard, too, felt uneasy at the sight of Walter's bright face, but pushed the thought away, thinking the same thing as his son.
“Yes, let’s begin.”
As expected of someone who dislikes introductions, the servants immediately brought in a huge pile of documents and laid them neatly in front of the royal family.
As soon as the document was placed in front of everyone, Leonard, as if he had been waiting, brought up the main topic.
“I, Leonard Astrid, as head of the Astrid royal family, hereby consent to and acknowledge the marriage of Noah Astrid and Olivia Liberty.”
Although it was something they already knew, heavy sighs could be heard here and there.
Usher stiffened and looked at Noah, who was sitting across from him. But Noah looked shamelessly calm, showing no signs of agitation.
At that moment, the King's uncle and elder, Marquis Verus, spoke from the end of the table.
“Your Majesty has made a very big decision.”
As the elder of the clan began to speak, another person sitting across from him also chimed in.
“Isn’t this the first time in Astrid’s history?”
“It’s something to celebrate, but... I’m a little worried.”
Because of the King's authority, he couldn't openly say, "How can you bring someone who is a commoner and has no family into the royal family?", but it was true that not everyone was happy about it.
They thought the name Olivia Liberty would bring disgrace to the royal family.
Leonard never told anyone that he'd chosen Noah's bride as a long-term solution to the Polia situation. Word of mouth travels everywhere. Therefore, he must remain a father who supports his son's love.
Noah, who had been silently listening to the complaints coming from all around, slowly rose from his seat. As the clan members, who had been murmuring and speaking, trailed off, Noah looked at them. He turned to them with a respectful attitude.
Noah Astrid maintained a calmer expression than anyone else and spoke in a low voice.
"I understand your concerns. However, just as I have never been a burden to the royal family, I will not be in the future. Nor will my spouse. For the honor of Their Majesties the King and Queen, who have supported my decision, I do so."
The royal family was just the royal family and had no right to interfere with the marriage of a direct Prince recognized by the King and Queen.
When Noah pointed this out indirectly, the relatives all fell silent, as if they had eaten honey. When they remained silent, Noah firmly turned and bowed deeply to his father, driving the point home.
“I sincerely thank you for your permission, Your Majesty.”
Indeed, Noah Astrid kept his promise perfectly.
Leonard spoke calmly, not showing his satisfaction.
"As Prince Noah said, I will also ensure that the new royal family never brings shame to the royal family. So, Your Majesty, do not worry."
Then he signed the document in front of him and declared.
"Noah Astrid will inherit the title of Duke of Rosemond upon their marriage, and their spouse, Olivia Liberty, will be granted the appropriate titles. This will take effect upon the official approval of the Archbishop of Hamelin Cathedral."
As the King finished his proclamation, the servants approached the royal family one by one. From there, everyone began signing. Noah followed suit.
For a long time, he mechanically signed a vast amount of documents. The room was filled with the sound of a pen nib scraping across paper.
At that moment, Walter, who had finished signing faster than anyone else, carefully raised his head and looked at his brother.
Leonard's heart pounded uncontrollably as he noticed Walter's gaze. He desperately tried to look away, but still, sensing his brother's fervent gaze, he closed his eyes and prayed.
Please, don't let that mouth open.
Walter Lightwing, born as the youngest and raised with the unconditional love of the former King, was honest to say the least, and oblivious to say the least.
Walter honestly didn't care whether Noah married a commoner or not. He just assumed his smart older brother would figure it out. However, there was something he desperately wanted to try.
"Your Majesty!"
“...”
The King pretended not to hear, but Walter spoke regardless.
“I heard that Miss Olivia Liberty unfortunately lost her father at an early age.”
In that moment, Noah's movements as he rolled his pen stopped as if it were a lie.
What on earth are you trying to say?
Noah glared at his uncle sitting next to him with a cold gaze, but Walter continued speaking.
“I don’t know if she has any relatives, but you say she doesn’t even have any?”
“...”
Not only Noah and Leonard, but even Usher's expressions turned cold, but Walter continued to move his mouth.
“Usually, the husband’s male relatives would escort the bride from the carriage to the cathedral entrance, but since that’s not possible, an alternative is needed...”
“Don’t worry.”
Leonard cut Walter off without hesitation. Walter blinked, then looked at Noah.
“Noah, what do you think? Your uncle will personally escort Olivia.”
Noah kept his mouth shut. He feared that if he opened it, something he couldn't control would spill out in front of the assembled relatives. He was agonizing over how to express his refusal, but then his anger erupted.
“Are you out of your mind?!”
Leonard glared at Walter.
The entire nation's attention is going to be focused on this, but even if you try to spread shit, it's just a waste of time! Why are you involved in this?!
Even the royal relatives shook their heads slightly at Walter's suggestion.
As Walter stared blankly at his brother, Leonard snapped, his face furrowing.
“It seems like you want to experience being a wedding escort, but if you’re going to do that, you should make up with your daughter, Liliana, and be a proper father!”
Then Walter slumped his shoulders and muttered.
“...I want to do that too, but her personality is not ordinary.”
“That’s not what I meant... Ha... That’s enough.”
Leonard waved his hand away with a sigh that was almost a sigh.
Walter couldn't bring up the escort story anymore in the face of Leonard's wrath, and Noah finished signing, feeling grateful to his father for the first time in a long time.
Next to his signature was Olivia's signature, written in elegant handwriting.
Noah glanced at the signatures lined up side by side, then handed the document over to the attendant.
With this, his marriage to Olivia was formalized.
The Queen's advice to be prepared for the fact that your body was not your own must have come from experience.
Olivia had to make many choices with the help of Beatrix and sometimes Madame Lehmann.
She had to choose everything from the types of flowers for the bouquet to the color of the ribbon. To be honest, it wasn't so much a matter of choosing as simply confirming that she knew what the Queen had recommended. But with so much to do, even that became overwhelming.
By the time she was even beginning to wonder what she had chosen, the sun was setting, and Olivia, with the Queen's consideration, was able to go straight to bed and sleep.
She thought she had just laid down for a while, but this repeated for several days with someone waking her up.
The same was true for Noah, and from the day they arrived at the palace, the prospective groom and bride were not able to see even a single strand of each other's hair.
Meanwhile, surprising news arrived for Leonard.
It was about a monster attack that occurred on the cruise ship.
Testimonies from passengers and crew members who were on the cruise are continuing to pour in, and the information about this is being published in an extra edition and selling like hotcakes.
Leonard, who had heard about Noah's activities through his public relations secretary, turned to look at his son, who was leaning against the window.
What the heck, what the heck. These past few months, you've been doing only pretty things?!
Noah, who had been talking to Usher for a while, stiffened under the King's passionate gaze that he could not help but notice.
When he turned his head creakingly, Herod's lord was looking at him with a very affectionate face, as if he were looking at his famous son.
It went without saying that Noah's frown hardened even more, and even Usher, who had been following Noah's gaze, frowned.
Noah glanced at the public relations secretary standing next to his father and immediately opened his mouth.
“I’m not doing interviews.”
“You worked so hard, so why don’t you take some credit?”
“I did it because I was afraid I would die.”
“...”
A chilling silence descended upon the office. The press secretary, seeing Noah's utterly cynical gaze, quickly whispered to Leonard.
“I’ll just package it nicely and hand over the interview materials to the reporters.”
"...Yes."
Leonard also agreed with the public relations secretary's opinion with a trembling face.
Noah Astrid kept his promise, so now it was Leonard Astrid's turn to keep his promise.
The public relations secretary quickly turned to leave, but just as he did, a servant came in. Leonard stood up and asked, as if to confirm.
“Is everyone here?”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Leonard nodded briefly at Usher and Noah, then took the lead. Usher followed, patting Noah on the shoulder, and Noah followed last.
The three headed to the signature room located right next to the office, and as soon as they entered the room, the relatives all stood up from their seats.
"Your Majesty!!"
Leonard's brow furrowed at the cheerful voice he heard as soon as he entered.
Walter, who had neither pride nor conscience, smiled brightly at his brother, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, while Leonard cursed inwardly.
'Why does it have to resemble this kid?'
It would have been nice to be stuck in a corner, but since he was high in the line of succession, he had no choice but to be the first to face him.
As Leonard waved his hand in greeting, Walter smiled generously at his two nephews.
Usher smiled back at his uncle, but Noah simply nodded. Not only had he had to clean up Walter's mess countless times, but seeing his beaming face reminded him of Libero Aquitaine.
Walter whispered quietly to Noah, who was sitting next to him in the line of succession.
“Congratulations on your wedding, Noah!”
“Yes, thank you.”
Despite his soulless response, Walter was simply thrilled. Noah wondered why this man was so excited, but quickly pushed the thought away.
What do you want to know? It's best not to get involved.
Leonard, too, felt uneasy at the sight of Walter's bright face, but pushed the thought away, thinking the same thing as his son.
“Yes, let’s begin.”
As expected of someone who dislikes introductions, the servants immediately brought in a huge pile of documents and laid them neatly in front of the royal family.
As soon as the document was placed in front of everyone, Leonard, as if he had been waiting, brought up the main topic.
“I, Leonard Astrid, as head of the Astrid royal family, hereby consent to and acknowledge the marriage of Noah Astrid and Olivia Liberty.”
Although it was something they already knew, heavy sighs could be heard here and there.
Usher stiffened and looked at Noah, who was sitting across from him. But Noah looked shamelessly calm, showing no signs of agitation.
At that moment, the King's uncle and elder, Marquis Verus, spoke from the end of the table.
“Your Majesty has made a very big decision.”
As the elder of the clan began to speak, another person sitting across from him also chimed in.
“Isn’t this the first time in Astrid’s history?”
“It’s something to celebrate, but... I’m a little worried.”
Because of the King's authority, he couldn't openly say, "How can you bring someone who is a commoner and has no family into the royal family?", but it was true that not everyone was happy about it.
They thought the name Olivia Liberty would bring disgrace to the royal family.
Leonard never told anyone that he'd chosen Noah's bride as a long-term solution to the Polia situation. Word of mouth travels everywhere. Therefore, he must remain a father who supports his son's love.
Noah, who had been silently listening to the complaints coming from all around, slowly rose from his seat. As the clan members, who had been murmuring and speaking, trailed off, Noah looked at them. He turned to them with a respectful attitude.
Noah Astrid maintained a calmer expression than anyone else and spoke in a low voice.
"I understand your concerns. However, just as I have never been a burden to the royal family, I will not be in the future. Nor will my spouse. For the honor of Their Majesties the King and Queen, who have supported my decision, I do so."
The royal family was just the royal family and had no right to interfere with the marriage of a direct Prince recognized by the King and Queen.
When Noah pointed this out indirectly, the relatives all fell silent, as if they had eaten honey. When they remained silent, Noah firmly turned and bowed deeply to his father, driving the point home.
“I sincerely thank you for your permission, Your Majesty.”
Indeed, Noah Astrid kept his promise perfectly.
Leonard spoke calmly, not showing his satisfaction.
"As Prince Noah said, I will also ensure that the new royal family never brings shame to the royal family. So, Your Majesty, do not worry."
Then he signed the document in front of him and declared.
"Noah Astrid will inherit the title of Duke of Rosemond upon their marriage, and their spouse, Olivia Liberty, will be granted the appropriate titles. This will take effect upon the official approval of the Archbishop of Hamelin Cathedral."
As the King finished his proclamation, the servants approached the royal family one by one. From there, everyone began signing. Noah followed suit.
For a long time, he mechanically signed a vast amount of documents. The room was filled with the sound of a pen nib scraping across paper.
At that moment, Walter, who had finished signing faster than anyone else, carefully raised his head and looked at his brother.
Leonard's heart pounded uncontrollably as he noticed Walter's gaze. He desperately tried to look away, but still, sensing his brother's fervent gaze, he closed his eyes and prayed.
Please, don't let that mouth open.
Walter Lightwing, born as the youngest and raised with the unconditional love of the former King, was honest to say the least, and oblivious to say the least.
Walter honestly didn't care whether Noah married a commoner or not. He just assumed his smart older brother would figure it out. However, there was something he desperately wanted to try.
"Your Majesty!"
“...”
The King pretended not to hear, but Walter spoke regardless.
“I heard that Miss Olivia Liberty unfortunately lost her father at an early age.”
In that moment, Noah's movements as he rolled his pen stopped as if it were a lie.
What on earth are you trying to say?
Noah glared at his uncle sitting next to him with a cold gaze, but Walter continued speaking.
“I don’t know if she has any relatives, but you say she doesn’t even have any?”
“...”
Not only Noah and Leonard, but even Usher's expressions turned cold, but Walter continued to move his mouth.
“Usually, the husband’s male relatives would escort the bride from the carriage to the cathedral entrance, but since that’s not possible, an alternative is needed...”
“Don’t worry.”
Leonard cut Walter off without hesitation. Walter blinked, then looked at Noah.
“Noah, what do you think? Your uncle will personally escort Olivia.”
Noah kept his mouth shut. He feared that if he opened it, something he couldn't control would spill out in front of the assembled relatives. He was agonizing over how to express his refusal, but then his anger erupted.
“Are you out of your mind?!”
Leonard glared at Walter.
The entire nation's attention is going to be focused on this, but even if you try to spread shit, it's just a waste of time! Why are you involved in this?!
Even the royal relatives shook their heads slightly at Walter's suggestion.
As Walter stared blankly at his brother, Leonard snapped, his face furrowing.
“It seems like you want to experience being a wedding escort, but if you’re going to do that, you should make up with your daughter, Liliana, and be a proper father!”
Then Walter slumped his shoulders and muttered.
“...I want to do that too, but her personality is not ordinary.”
“That’s not what I meant... Ha... That’s enough.”
Leonard waved his hand away with a sigh that was almost a sigh.
Walter couldn't bring up the escort story anymore in the face of Leonard's wrath, and Noah finished signing, feeling grateful to his father for the first time in a long time.
Next to his signature was Olivia's signature, written in elegant handwriting.
Noah glanced at the signatures lined up side by side, then handed the document over to the attendant.
With this, his marriage to Olivia was formalized.
***
The Queen's advice to be prepared for the fact that your body was not your own must have come from experience.
Olivia had to make many choices with the help of Beatrix and sometimes Madame Lehmann.
She had to choose everything from the types of flowers for the bouquet to the color of the ribbon. To be honest, it wasn't so much a matter of choosing as simply confirming that she knew what the Queen had recommended. But with so much to do, even that became overwhelming.
By the time she was even beginning to wonder what she had chosen, the sun was setting, and Olivia, with the Queen's consideration, was able to go straight to bed and sleep.
She thought she had just laid down for a while, but this repeated for several days with someone waking her up.
The same was true for Noah, and from the day they arrived at the palace, the prospective groom and bride were not able to see even a single strand of each other's hair.
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