If I Were Reborn, I Wouldn’t Marry You - Chapter 54

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Chapter 54

 

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

 

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

 

It would be like adding fuel to 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, even the Emperor and other nobles would 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 he goes and causes trouble in the meantime?’

 

I crossed my arms with cold eyes.

 

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

 

Leonhardt visibly flinched and began gauging my mood.

 

Normally he would have tried to pretend he didn’t hear and brush it off, 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 also someone who, once I decide to do something, will do it again.’

 

I didn’t have abilities so I couldn’t do exactly the same thing, but I absolutely wouldn’t let it slide quietly.

 

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

 

Honestly, even that wouldn’t be enough.

 

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

 

Leonhardt couldn’t have been unaware of this aspect of my personality.

 

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

 

“Just once. Anyway, people outside have started linking me with Roderick. 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 one thing. But you look like you could collapse at any moment, and you want to do this again?”

 

His complexion was gradually growing pale, as if even standing up was too much for him.

 

Dense as he was, 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 just moments before seemed to become more difficult.

 

‘He must be in a lot of pain?’

 

I felt my sharp eyes 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.

 

This was 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’d learned so far, acting weak worked better than acting fine in front of Miela.

 

He could tell from how opportunities and forgiveness that had rarely been given to him as an adult were often granted after his regression to a young body.

 

‘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 feign illness.

 

Unable to find his bearings, 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 real pain began to set in.

 

His body, which had been strained from forcibly drawing out his abilities, shivered, and his entire body including his internal organs ached as if he’d been beaten.

 

For Leonhardt, whose pain tolerance was quite dull, this was an unfamiliar agony.

 

‘It seems his younger body is having an effect.’

 

While analyzing calmly in his mind, Leonhardt opened his mouth, trying to hide his increasingly labored breathing.

 

“It’s not that severely painful.”

 

Though his male pride prevented him from openly whining, his increasingly pale face and cracking voice would likely make him appear quite ill to Miela.

 

Leonhardt stealthily gauged Miela’s reaction.

 

“Can you only say you’re fine?”

 

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

 

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

 

“…Lie down for now.”

 

Her tone had softened from its previous sharpness.

 

“Okay.”

 

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

 

“Should I call a physician?”

 

Miela asked worriedly.

 

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

 

It was the deep early morning when everyone would be asleep.

 

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

 

Leonhardt 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?”

 

Though Miela scolded him with innocent eyes, 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 any worse, I’m calling a priest immediately.”

 

“Okay.”

 

Naturally, there would be no calling of priests.

 

Just having Miela hold his hand or touch his forehead made the pain feel like it was subsiding.

 

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 wrapped around his finger.

 

‘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 struck.

 

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 how marriage proposals were flooding in like a tide to the spirit mage young lady, and how footmen carrying invitations to social events were constantly coming and going, 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 place on 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 about it!’

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

“Merlin, it’s been a while.”

 

I drooped my eyebrows and hugged Merlin.

 

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

 

I held Merlin in my arms and lifted my head to describe the sensation I was feeling right now.

 

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

 

Perhaps her personality hadn’t changed even after awakening, 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 having slightly forgotten about Merlin because of Leonhardt’s situation, 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.”

 

So that’s why her smile seemed faint – Merlin hesitated before continuing with a heavy expression.

 

“I… might be getting engaged soon.”

 

“Engaged?”

 

It was shocking news like a bolt from the blue.

 

No way! She’s my future sister-in-law!

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