If I Were Reborn, I Wouldn’t Marry You - Chapter 53

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Chapter 54

 

This fire incident revealed that the Crown Prince was hostile toward Roderick and Leonhardt.

 

And in the midst of this, revealing that he had awakened divine blood?

 

It would be like pouring oil on the outside rumors that Roderick was aiming for the throne and supporting Leonhardt.

 

‘Would the Crown Prince just stand by and watch that?’

 

Moreover, the Crown Prince wasn’t the only problem.

 

Since everyone didn’t know the Crown Prince’s true nature, the Emperor and other nobles would also rebel, thinking we were trying to shake up the already established succession structure.

 

That was a tremendous threat to Leonhardt, who was in a position no different from having just emerged into the world.

 

To reduce the danger even a little, we had already agreed to try something only after solidifying Leonhardt’s position to some extent.

 

‘And then you cause trouble in the meantime?’

 

I crossed my arms with cold eyes.

 

Like a preparatory stance right before fighting, or rather, unleashing a torrent.

 

Leonhardt visibly flinched and began reading my mood.

 

Normally he would have tried to brush it off by pretending not to hear, but the threat I’d made saying ‘if you do it, I’ll do it too’ seemed to be effective.

 

‘I may value my own body, but I’m someone who will do it again if I say I’ll do it once.’

 

I don’t have abilities so I can’t do exactly the same thing, but I absolutely won’t let it slide quietly.

 

‘I should go slap the Crown Prince’s cheek or something.’

 

Honestly, even this wouldn’t be enough.

 

The Crown Prince would feel Leonhardt awakening divine blood as more of an insult than getting slapped.

 

There was no way Leonhardt didn’t know this side of my personality.

 

Leonhardt, with a troubled expression, tried to persuade me with a soothing tone.

 

“Just once. Anyway, people outside have started linking me and Roderick together. If that’s the case, it’s better to show our hand early and build our position…”

 

However, it had little effect.

 

“Just once or twice, whatever! It’s dangerous!”

 

With my emotions rising in gradation, I stomped my foot and cut off Leonhardt’s words.

 

“Fine, let’s say the Imperial family and nobles’ backlash is acceptable. But you look like you could collapse at any moment right now, and you want to do this again?”

 

It really seemed too much for him to even be standing, as his complexion was gradually becoming pale.

 

Dense Leonhardt only recognized his own condition after I pointed it out.

 

“This is…”

 

Leonhardt, who had been trying to make some excuse, stopped speaking and slowly blinked his eyes.

 

Once he became aware that his physical condition was poor, what had been somewhat bearable until just moments ago seemed to become more difficult.

 

‘He must be in a lot of pain.’

 

I felt my sharp eye corners soften back down with worry.

 

“This is…”

 

Leonhardt was about to explain in detail how excellent the self-healing power of imperial family members who had awakened divine blood was, but stopped.

 

Because Miela’s expression, which had seemed ready to explode at any moment, had become somewhat gentler upon realizing he was a patient.

 

Leonhardt’s mind worked busily.

 

He had only just learned how to have conversations with Miela without making her angry.

 

According to what he had learned so far, acting weak worked better than acting fine in front of Miela.

 

He could tell from how opportunities and forgiveness that weren’t easily given to him as an adult were often granted after regression when he became young again.

 

‘It’s a bit embarrassing, but it’s better than Miela becoming endangered.’

 

However, even after deciding how to act, he was still at a loss.

 

‘But how do you act sick?’

 

Leonhardt knew well how to act fine, but didn’t know how to fake illness.

 

Due to his confusion, silence flowed.

 

“What’s this?”

 

Fortunately, the timing was good.

 

The effects of the painkiller he’d taken before sleeping seemed to be wearing off, as he really began to hurt.

 

His body, strained from forcibly drawing out his ability, shivered with chills and his entire body including internal organs ached as if beaten.

 

For Leonhardt, whose pain sensitivity was quite dull, this was unfamiliar suffering.

 

‘It seems being in a younger body is having an effect.’

 

While analyzing calmly in his mind, Leonhardt tried to hide his roughening breathing and opened his mouth.

 

“It’s not that severely painful.”

 

Due to male pride, he couldn’t openly act pitiful, but with his face turning pale and his voice cracking, he would probably appear quite ill to Miela.

 

Leonhardt stealthily gauged Miela’s reaction.

 

“Can you only say you’re fine?”

 

Soft-hearted Miela approached and grabbed his arm as if to support him.

 

Then, as if wanting to say something, she glared at Leonhardt for a moment before sighing and speaking.

 

“…Lie down for now.”

 

Her tone had softened from its sharp edge.

 

“Okay.”

 

Leonhardt obediently lay back down on the bed as Miela led him.

 

“Should I call a physician?”

 

Miela asked worriedly.

 

“No, I’ll get better if I rest a bit.”

 

It was the deep dawn when everyone would be asleep.

 

Even aside from that, he didn’t want to waste the time alone with Miela meaninglessly.

 

Leonhardt even shook his head in denial.

 

“You’re doing this because you’re afraid I’ll get angrier if you say you’re in pain, right? Afraid I won’t let you go to the temple?”

 

Miela scolded him with innocent eyes, but even that felt sweet to Leonhardt.

 

“If you’re worried, just watch and see if I get better.”

 

Though he spoke casually, inwardly it was like a child begging her to stay by his side.

 

Miela sighed but obediently nodded.

 

“If you get worse, I’m calling a priest immediately.”

 

“Okay.”

 

Naturally, there would be no calling of a priest.

 

Just having Miela hold his hand or touch his forehead made the pain seem to subside.

 

That night, a compromise or temporary agreement was reached.

 

‘Let’s get better first and then think about it.’

 

However, I already knew.

 

That I was completely won over.

 

‘What can I do, Leon’s words aren’t entirely wrong either.’

 

I let out a deep sigh.

 

Since things had already come to this, it was wise to think of ways to reduce the burden on Leonhardt’s body.

 

While I was preoccupied with that and neglecting my surroundings, trouble arose.

 

Returning to my room after morning classes ended a bit early, I was shocked to hear sounds flowing out as I passed the maids’ break room.

 

It was rumors about marriage proposals flooding in like a tide for the spirit mage young lady, and footmen carrying social event invitations going in and out so much they were wearing down the entrance of Lord Ravis’ mansion.

 

On the surface it seemed like good news, but both the gossiping maids and I all knew.

 

How much pressure all of this would be for the humble Lord Ravis’ household.

 

“I forgot about Merlin!”

 

I let out a muffled scream and covered my cheeks with both hands.

 

Though I had briefly talked with Merlin before she returned home, being distracted by other matters, I hadn’t thought to contact her afterward.

 

‘To think I forgot about Merlin when my parents said they’d handle the aftermath of the annex fire incident so I shouldn’t worry!’

 

After checking my afternoon schedule, I headed straight to Lord Ravis’ mansion.

 

“Welcome. This is the first time I’m inviting you to my side, isn’t it?”

 

Merlin, who had readily invited me to her home despite receiving my hastily sent letter, greeted me with a smile.

 

However, it somehow wasn’t her usual clear smile.

 

“Merlin, it’s been a while.”

 

I drooped my eyebrows and hugged Merlin.

 

Perhaps because of her awakening, Merlin’s characteristic refreshing energy felt stronger.

 

I hugged Merlin and lifted my head to explain the sensation I was feeling right now.

 

“It feels like drinking clear, cool water on an extremely hot day.”

 

Even after awakening, her personality hadn’t changed as Merlin just smiled shyly.

 

I smiled along with Merlin and spoke in a whining tone.

 

“I missed you since we couldn’t meet for so long.”

 

Perhaps due to guilt from slightly forgetting about Merlin because of Leonhardt’s matters, my tone was overflowing with aegyo even to my own ears.

 

Kind Merlin smiled and accepted my aegyo.

 

“Not at all. I was also quite busy myself.”

 

No wonder her smile seemed faint – Merlin hesitated before continuing with a heavy expression.

 

“I, I might be getting engaged soon.”

 

“Engaged?”

 

It was news like a bolt from the blue.

 

No way! She’s my new sister!

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