I Got Engaged To The Blind Duke - Chapter 217

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I Got Engaged to a Blind Duke Episode 217

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It had been the 4th week since they hadn’t left the Duke’s Estate.

The soldiers who had been blocking the Duke’s Estate had disappeared at some point, but the people of the Duke’s Estate still didn’t go outside regardless.

As if waiting for the right time.

Marine looked at the haggard-looking rabbit with pitying eyes.

In front of the rabbit, golden-brown well-roasted meat was piled up like a mountain.

The rabbit that had awakened in the meantime was avoiding its favorite meat and only eating grass. It would have been fortunate if it was as energetic as before even eating only grass, but no matter how she looked at it, it lacked energy.

The rabbit seemed to be fighting with its inner self right now.

It would glare at the meat in front of it with wary eyes, then turn its head away sharply, then glare at it again repeatedly.

It was clearly drooling as it looked at the meat and obviously wanted to eat it, but it seemed scared that it might fall asleep again and be dragged somewhere.

Looking at the rabbit that was still having a staring contest with the roasted meat, Marine decided to show directly that it was okay to eat.

“Rabbit. This is fine. Sister will try eating it first.”

The moment Marine picked up a piece of meat and was about to put it in her mouth, the rabbit opened its eyes wide and struck the meat in her hand with a loud thwack.

It was a scolding look that said ‘Why are you eating such a dangerous thing.’ It even tapped its feet in dissatisfaction.

Marine avoided the rabbit’s reproachful gaze and looked at the meat that had fallen far away on the floor.

Would it be okay to keep not eating meat like this? Considering the rabbit’s large size, it seemed like eating meat would be good.

As Marine swallowed a worried sigh, the rabbit sniffed with its nose and repeatedly had its gaze stolen by the mountain of meat again before turning its head away sharply.

Then it fixed its gaze on the meat that had fallen on the floor, slowly raised its head, and stared intently at Gerald.

Gerald, who had been watching the situation from behind, raised one eyebrow and met eyes with Bunny Bunny.

‘What. What is it.’

‘….’

A staring contest between one person and one rabbit began.

Eventually, Bunny Bunny pushed the meat plate toward Gerald with its foot.

‘Not my master, you try eating it.’

At Bunny Bunny’s impudent demand, Gerald let out a hollow laugh in disbelief.

Marine, who had been watching their standoff restlessly, made up her mind.

Since the rabbit wouldn’t let her eat it, she should at least let Gerald eat it.

Marine picked up the most delicious-looking piece of meat from the plate with an apologetic face and carefully offered it to Gerald.

“Your Grace….”

“Why ‘Your Grace’ again?”

When Gerald crossed his arms and spoke in a displeased tone, Marine slightly avoided his eyes.

She had a conscience too. How could she look him straight in the eyes when she was daring to make the Duke do food tasting?

“I’m sorry.”

“Fine. For you, I can endure this much. Ah-”

“Ah?”

When Marine looked up with a puzzled expression, Gerald still had his arms crossed in front of his chest.

“I can’t use my hands right now.”

“Yes, yes. Please eat.”

Marine fed him the meat with a polite and gentle attitude.

He was such an important person who did food tasting for her—how could she not do this much for him?

Gerald chewed the meat slowly as if showing off, receiving the fervent gazes of both Rabbit and Marine simultaneously.

Could the act of chewing meat really be this welcomed?

When Gerald deliberately swallowed the meat with a gulp, Rabbit’s eyes widened. Those silver eyes stared intently at his throat.

Marine quickly pointed at him.

“Rabbit, did you see? It’s fine. You can eat it too. But from now on, you can only eat meat that we give you.”

As if listening to her words, Rabbit perked up his ears and slowly approached the plate. Then he carefully picked up a piece of roasted meat and cautiously chewed one side.

As the meat juices spread in his mouth, Rabbit’s body trembled once as if moved.

Soon Rabbit began munching on the meat eagerly.

Marine watched the scene with satisfaction.

“Marine.”

She looked lovingly at Gerald who had done the food tasting.

“Yes, Gerald.”

“You’re being quite gentle just because I ate one piece of meat.”

Marine softly curved her lips upward and gave a thumbs up.

“Your Grace, you’re the best.”

Gerald burst into laughter at Marine’s playful flattery.

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The Emperor’s Office.

“Patayan greets His Majesty the Emperor of the Empire.”

“Welcome, Southern Duke.”

The Emperor welcomed the Southern Duke with a pleased expression.

“I heard you were looking for me.”

Smith gazed at the Emperor with an impassive face.

“As you know, things have been quite troublesome lately. What do you think should be done about this matter?”

The Emperor probed the Southern Duke’s intentions with a friendly voice.

Though he had started this affair himself, hadn’t the Southern Duke also been deeply involved in this matter?

“….”

But Smith only remained silent with an expressionless face, as if he had nothing to do with this incident.

At this, the Emperor’s snake-like cunning eyes narrowed.

Was he trying to distance himself because of the nobles’ public opinion?

The Emperor’s golden eyes flashed fiercely.

“Southern Duke. How should I interpret your current attitude?”

“I share the same thoughts as the others, Your Majesty.”

The Southern Duke said this and bowed his head slightly.

“What? Are you saying we should just let the Western Region go like this?”

“We must stop the demon beast rampage, mustn’t we? I support the Western Duke.”

Smith raised his face and answered in a calm tone.

“Southern Duke. Should you really be coming out like this? Do you think the Western Duke will leave you alone if he finds out about your scheming?”

The Emperor glared at the Southern Duke who had changed sides and threatened him.

However, the Southern Duke’s expression remained unperturbed.

“If it’s a burden I must bear, then I will do so.”

“It’s the Western Region, the Western Region! Don’t you know what kind of person he is? You’ll regret not taking my hand!”

The Emperor slammed his desk with a loud bang as if frustrated.

“….”

However, the Southern Duke still maintained an indifferent expression.

“Haven’t you realized through this incident? I can do anything. Do you think I wouldn’t know the Southern Region’s secrets?”

At the Emperor’s chilling warning, Smith tensed his lips to suppress his laughter.

The Emperor probably thought he was still Smithe. What a threat to make without knowing he had returned.

“Do as His Majesty the Emperor wishes.”

“It seems you need time to think. Next time, bring me an answer that will satisfy me!”

The Emperor coldly warned the Southern Duke until the very end.

After the Southern Duke withdrew, the Emperor rose from his seat while pressing his throbbing temples.

“I’m going to the 7th Imperial Consort.”

The Chief Attendant quietly followed behind.

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“Please drink, Your Majesty.”

The green tea in the teacup shone transparently.

“The tea is strong today.”

The Emperor picked up the teacup and took a sip.

“You said your headache was severe, so I brewed it stronger than usual.”

Eira looked at the Emperor with a worried expression.

“Ah… My headache only calms down when I drink this tea.”

At those words, the Chief Attendant who was standing at a distance fell into deep thought.

Could that tea have some miraculous medicinal effect? He couldn’t understand why the Emperor’s headache subsided only after drinking that.

All the herbs that the 7th Imperial Consort brought in underwent thorough inspection, but it seemed he needed to investigate once more.

“You have a lot on your mind these days, don’t you?”

“Yes. The Western Duke won’t bend his stubbornness… Even after I sent soldiers, he’s holed up and won’t come out. I wonder what he’s thinking.”

The Emperor frowned as if suppressing his rising anger.

“I hear that on the streets these days, they call the Western Duke’s fiancée a saint.”

Eira spoke casually while drinking tea across from him.

“What?”

“Interesting, isn’t it?”

Eira covered her mouth and laughed at the Emperor’s dumbfounded expression.

“Tsk, foolish things. A saint. It’s been hundreds of years since a saint was born.”

“Hasn’t it also been hundreds of years since witches disappeared?”

Eira tilted her head and asked with an innocent expression.

“Hmm.”

The Emperor pretended not to hear and cleared his throat, drinking his tea before setting the teacup down again.

A saint… Come to think of it, wasn’t that quite a good idea?

If he proclaimed the Western Duke’s fiancée as a saint rather than a witch, the Western Duke might change his mind.

“Chief Attendant.”

“Yes.”

The Chief Attendant quickly approached.

“Send a letter to the Western Duke. Tell him I’ll call his fiancée a saint, so he should cancel what he proclaimed.”

Since he had made such a concession, the Western Duke would surely accept it.

For the first time in a while, the Emperor smiled with relief.

Meanwhile, as things flowed according to plan, Eira’s eyes gleamed meaningfully as she lowered her gaze.

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