I Became the Wife of the Hero Who Killed Me - Chapter 118

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#Episode 118

 

The Chief Chamberlain’s restraint was reasonable.

 

However, the Emperor was on the verge of going mad from frustration as everyone around him kept suppressing him.

 

Nigel, his close associates, and even Parliament had all united to put the brakes on him as he raged in indignation.

 

“Don’t do this, don’t do that! Are you all planning to turn me into a stuffed scarecrow?!”

 

How hard had he fought to claim the imperial throne.

 

What lengths had he gone to in order to obtain this position.

 

This was the imperial seat he had barely managed to seize by disguising his own brother’s death as an accident.

 

He had thought everything was finally in his grasp, but now beyond the court, even Lombard and the Holy See!

 

Why wouldn’t any of them just leave him alone?!

 

The Chief Chamberlain, knowing the Emperor’s temperament, advised him once more.

 

“However, Your Majesty, public sentiment is not favorable. In times like these, you must respond with magnanimity…”

 

“Public sentiment, public sentiment, that damned public sentiment!!”

 

“…”

 

“Must I, the son of the sun, even watch the moods of lowly commoners?!”

 

The enraged Emperor began to toy once again with the final card he had temporarily set aside.

 

‘I have no choice but to go through with the conversion after all.’

 

In truth, he couldn’t say he felt no fear about carrying out such a momentous event as religious conversion.

 

The proof was that even while trying to make Karl II of Pavia his son-in-law, he had yet to convert Rosalind to Protestantism.

 

However, the Emperor’s wavering heart gradually moved toward one conclusion through the recent series of events.

 

He had to rebuild his crumbling imperial authority.

 

The only option to overturn this desperate situation was conversion.

 

A mirage-like fantasy captivated him—to sweep away all the troublemakers from Arzenbach who sought to manipulate him, join forces with the Protestant nations, and bring Lombard to its knees beneath his feet.

 

“…”

 

Meanwhile, Lady Perez’s eyes narrowed as she watched the Emperor.

 

What she loved was not Vittorio himself, but the wealth and power she enjoyed as the Emperor’s mistress.

 

While Vittorio’s foolish behavior helped her expand her influence in court, his complete downfall was an entirely different matter.

 

‘I should probably establish connections elsewhere as well.’

 

* * *

 

Fortunately, Elisia regained consciousness within a few hours.

 

Nevertheless, Edwin’s churning emotions still hadn’t settled.

 

Elisia had been hurt.

 

He had vowed to protect her no matter what, but once again…

 

Edwin was consumed by self-reproach, repeatedly running his hands over his face. Elisia’s efforts to act as if nothing had happened only made his heart ache more.

 

“Ed, I told you I’m fine, didn’t I?”

 

“…”

 

The left side of her face was painted in a colorful array of bruises, yet she smiled and said she was fine.

 

As if nothing had happened, more beautifully than ever.

 

It was frustrating and unjust that he had only cut off that damned bastard’s leg.

 

At the time, the situation was urgent and he could only see the leg trying to kick Elisia, but thinking about it now, he should have cut off his breath entirely.

 

Edwin, who had slowly finished washing his face, continued speaking.

 

“Aren’t you hungry? I heard you’ve been skipping meals since this morning. If it’s alright, perhaps something—”

 

“Sorry. I’m tired and didn’t hear you well. What did you say?”

 

“….”

 

“Ed?”

 

His heart sank once again.

 

This made it even more certain. Elisia couldn’t properly hear sounds coming from the left side.

 

Though she seemed to be trying hard to pretend she was fine to avoid causing worry, she couldn’t fool Edwin’s eyes.

 

It was exactly as Gilbert, who had examined her when she fainted, had predicted.

 

‘There are traces of dried blood inside Madam’s ear. There’s a possibility that her left eardrum was damaged when she was slapped by the Imperial Army.’

 

‘You mean she can’t hear sounds?’

 

‘Judging by the amount of bleeding, if she rests sufficiently without overexerting herself for about two months, she should recover. Though I’m not sure if Madam will obediently rest given this situation.’

 

Reading the somber atmosphere, Elisia smiled awkwardly.

 

But her condition after being slapped by an Imperial Army soldier wearing heavy armor was terrible.

 

Half her face was stained with bruises. Her left eye was swollen, and her hearing was also affected.

 

But what he was most concerned about was the trauma she must have experienced watching a child die helplessly in her arms.

 

Elisia cherished all people, but she was particularly weak when it came to children.

 

Edwin unconsciously caressed Elisia’s cheek.

 

He shouldn’t show such an expression in front of someone who was hurt, but he felt endlessly upset.

 

“Don’t make that face. I told you I’m fine.”

 

“….”

 

“Are you the one who’s really okay? You drew your sword against the Imperial Army, so His Majesty won’t let it slide.”

 

“It doesn’t matter.”

 

He knew well how the Emperor regarded Elisia, so surely he had that much resolve when bringing her to the Imperial Capital.

 

Though Elisia didn’t know this fact, the Lombard Elite Forces were already assembled outside the Imperial Capital.

 

In the worst case scenario, the elite soldiers trained in the Great Demon Subjugation would turn Bellenua into ruins.

 

And above all, Edwin himself was skilled.

 

If the situation became truly dangerous, he was even considering the scenario of single-handedly bringing down the Imperial Court and escaping with only Elisia.

 

It was entirely possible.

 

Because his sword had already far transcended the realm of humans.

 

“It does matter. Because of me, you’re also stuck in the Imperial Court….”

 

“Don’t worry. Parliament has stepped forward.”

 

But he didn’t want to tell Elisia this fact and frighten her unnecessarily.

 

So instead, he brought up another story to reassure her.

 

“Maybe because they’re desk-bound gentlemen, they seemed genuinely frightened that a real war might break out.”

 

As expected, the Emperor seized upon the fact that the Lombard Knights had drawn their swords against the Imperial Army.

 

He threatened to leave Elisia, who had been the catalyst for this incident, in the court, execute the knights who had opposed the Imperial Army, and banish everyone else including the Duke from the Imperial Capital.

 

However, Parliament stepped forward to block the Emperor’s orders.

 

Everyone knew that Edwin could overturn the entire Imperial Capital if he set his mind to it.

 

Even if they didn’t know that, they couldn’t deny how intimidating the presence of the Lombard Army lined up outside the castle gates was.

 

And how obsessed Duke Lombard was with his wife—

 

It would be tiresome to mention at this point.

 

“So there’s nothing to worry about. Elisia just needs to focus on recovering.”

 

“….”

 

“If we’re talking about order, the Imperial Army laid hands on Elisia first, and I simply did what I should do as your husband. No man would forgive those who dared to touch his wife.”

 

Edwin carefully clasped Elisia’s hands in his.

 

Parliament also emphasized this point, stating that the responsibility for this incident lies with the Imperial Army. And for once, court opinion is on Elisia’s side.”

 

“But the opponent is the Emperor. He can ignore public opinion as much as he wants….”

 

“My power and honor are not so light as to be shaken by one man named Vittorio.”

 

Though everyone knew this fact, she seemed to be the only one in this vast court who couldn’t truly grasp it.

 

“Even so, if the Emperor continues to be troublesome to the end, we can simply return to the North and lock the doors. If we blow up the bridge, how could they possibly cross the canyon?”

 

Though he added this jokingly, Elisia’s expression remained dark.

 

Indeed, her condition was different from usual.

 

“Elisia.”

 

Edwin naturally moved to her right side so she could hear him better.

 

During this process, his heart crumbled silently once again, but right now, helping Elisia regain her spirits was most important.

 

“Just think about resting for now. Didn’t you hear Gilbert’s instructions?”

 

“Why are you being so good to me?”

 

Elisia murmured so quietly it was barely audible.

 

Tears welled up in her eyes as she hung her head.

 

“This time, I really didn’t want to be a burden to you. I truly didn’t know the Emperor would escalate things this far, that the situation would grow large enough for war to be mentioned.”

 

“Elisia!”

 

“I’m sorry. I’ve caused you trouble again. You’re such a good person, and by contrast, I’m so ashamed of myself….”

 

Edwin couldn’t bear it any longer and pulled Elisia into his arms.

 

Even holding her in his embrace, he felt a terrible thirst. Edwin bit his lip.

 

“Please don’t say such things. Elisia has always been a wife to be proud of. As a ruler, there were times I respected you and wanted to learn from you. I swear I have never once thought of you as a burden.”

 

“….”

 

“Didn’t I tell you? That you should do what you want to do. That helping you with that is my duty as your husband.”

 

“Antagonizing the Emperor is never beneficial for Lombard. Just because you can handle it doesn’t mean actually causing trouble is wise. So why go this far? Even preparing for war….”

 

Edwin bit his lip again.

 

He had always suppressed his expressions, fearing it might become forcing his emotions upon her.

 

He felt he had no right to do so, having been unable to do anything while she died in agony.

 

But seeing Elisia crying while wounded all over, he could no longer restrain himself.

 

All the effort he had put into holding back crumbled instantly before her tears.

 

“Elisia, listen carefully.”

 

“….”

 

“I am in love with you. Even if this feeling tears me apart completely, I can no longer stop it.”

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