Surviving as the Wife of the Swordsmanship Clan’s Troublemaker - Chapter 65

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Episode 65

 

“The thing is!”

 

I could just say it coolly and be done with it.

 

I was just stating facts.

 

But strangely, my mouth wouldn’t open.

 

Those words just wouldn’t come out of my throat.

 

‘Why am I like this?’

 

Why can’t I speak?

 

“I’m listening. Go ahead.”

 

He quietly closed his mouth as if he would wait. Only quiet at times like this. He’s been constantly talking back until now, but only at times like this!

 

“Just wear this!”

 

I ended up avoiding the answer. Instead, I forcibly shoved a box that was in the room into his hands.

 

“What is it.”

 

“A scarf. It’ll be warm around your neck during the cold season.”

 

“It’s a gift.”

 

It was a gift. Though I didn’t know I’d end up giving it to avoid such an embarrassing situation.

 

“You made this with the thread you bought from Bruno’s trading company back then.”

 

“How did you know?”

 

Back then, Docheop had stepped away in the middle, saying he had something to find among the imported goods. So he shouldn’t have known what I bought.

 

But he recognized it right away.

 

“I told you I’m very interested in you.”

 

Again, again, such words.

 

My face heated up.

 

“I’m giving it because winter’s coming soon! You can’t catch a cold!”

 

“It’ll be warm.”

 

“…Do you like it?”

 

“Yeah.”

 

He smiled brightly.

 

The way he touched the scarf I made was so delicate and careful that I felt embarrassed.

 

“This is the first time anyone has made me a scarf.”

 

“Really?”

 

“And such a wonderful thing is a first too.”

 

“Wear it a lot, wear it a lot.”

 

The continued praise made my words come out stuttering.

 

I rolled my eyes this way and that.

 

I really couldn’t get used to this kind of atmosphere.

 

Then, a good idea occurred to me.

 

“If you’re that grateful, would you consider going back to your room…”

 

“I should repay you.”

 

Docheop cut off my words and stood up from his seat.

 

“As repayment, separate rooms…”

 

“I’ll give you a very big repayment.”

 

“What? What is it?”

 

He didn’t answer. Instead, this time he left the room alone.

 

***

 

Docheop returned only when it was late at night.

 

In the room left only with silence, only small breathing sounds echoed softly.

 

A new large bed had been brought into the small room Hallara used. On it, Hallara lay with her eyes closed, sprawled out.

 

Docheop sat by her bedside.

 

She, who always stepped back when he approached, had fallen into a deep sleep without knowing he had come near.

 

Docheop’s eyes looking down at her wavered with complexity.

 

“I feel like a fairy from mythology checking her husband’s face.”

 

Had he been like that for a while?

 

Docheop took out the Eye of Azraheldra he had been carrying.

 

The eye crystal that shone with a golden light like she loved.

 

Docheop brought it close to Hallara without hesitation.

 

“Hallara. By tomorrow, you shouldn’t have anything to hide from me.”

 

Convinced she was a regressor, he shone it on her.

 

The inside of the crystal that had been transparently reflecting Hallara became cloudy, then soon a red whirlpool swirled.

 

“So it really was this.”

 

His eyes widened then curved dangerously.

 

“…Brinihanta.”

 

What he had been desperately searching for was right before his eyes.

 

***

 

The wedding day dawned.

 

“Young madam. You need to wake up now… When did you wake up?”

 

May came to visit from very early dawn and opened the door. But before that, I was already awake.

 

“May. You came later than I thought?”

 

“What? It’s not even five o’clock yet?”

 

“It’s the wedding day. Weren’t we supposed to prepare early?”

 

Since the wedding is around noon, we should start preparing from this time, right?

 

“We do prepare early, but I didn’t know you’d wake up first, madam. Usually you’re dragged up forcibly and prepare half-asleep.”

 

“Ah.”

 

Really, me too.

 

It’s not like I’m showing off that this is my second marriage.

 

“Thinking that I’m finally getting married today made me lose sleep.”

 

When I awkwardly made an excuse, May finally seemed to understand and patted me.

 

“It’s the most important day in the world. I’ll massage you to warm up your body. Please relax.”

 

“Thank you.”

 

I was nervous.

 

‘Because today might be the last day I spend here.’

 

If the traitor knew my identity, I was planning to run without looking back.

 

“I gave out all the clothes I made to the kids, right?”

 

“Yes, everyone’s going crazy saying thank you. They’ll probably all come to greet you after the ceremony.”

 

“Mm. I’m glad they like them.”

 

“I also delivered one to the grand madam. She’ll probably receive it this morning.”

 

So I distributed gifts to those I was indebted to while here. The maids don’t have money to buy expensive wool thread, so they probably wouldn’t wear such clothes in their lifetime.

 

I couldn’t not give something to Francesca since I received so much from her.

 

“But madam. Are you close with Master Helbeorn? I didn’t know you’d give him one too.”

 

May asked while undressing me.

 

“No. No. Not at all!”

 

Helbeorn robbed me of it.

 

I was carrying wool hats to give to Hotsen and the assistant chef when Helbeorn suddenly appeared and said,

 

“Flighty. What’s that?”

 

“This? It’s a hat.”

 

“A hat? It looks ridiculous though?”

 

“It’s really cool, you know? It blocks the cold winter wind. I made it myself.”

 

“Oh, really? I like it… I’m taking it!”

 

“What? …No, you can’t. I said no. Ahhh!”

 

And just like that, it was snatched away.

 

His blood runs so hot that he always walks around in short sleeves, so what does he need a hat for…

 

Anyway, it took more time to remake the hat that was stolen like that.

 

Still, I was fortunate to be able to give gifts to everyone in the annex.

 

“You two really seem close. Well, who wouldn’t like my lady? You’re so beautiful, kind, and fun.”

 

May was truly an angel.

 

I hugged May tight.

 

“But where did Young Master Docheop go?”

 

“Huh? Why are you looking for him here?”

 

“I saw him going into my lady’s room at night.”

 

“Huh? What are you talking about?”

 

I didn’t see him.

 

I slept sprawled out like a starfish on that unnecessarily wide bed all by myself.

 

“That’s strange. I definitely saw him entering this room.”

 

“May. When that happens, send him back to his own room without mercy.”

 

“What? Why? You two are married, aren’t you?”

 

May asked with a truly innocent face.

 

“Originally, married couples should use separate rooms to become closer.”

 

“Why…?”

 

“Sigh. That’s just how it is.”

 

Such is the adult world.

 

“You must have been very tired from all the wedding preparations, my lady. Let me quickly massage your shoulders. First, let’s start with a light body massage.”

 

May innocently rolled up her sleeves, not knowing what was on my mind.

 

“Yes. Let’s do that.”

 

I also emptied my thoughts and threw off my clothes carelessly. After all, when I didn’t even know if I could continue being with him, such worries were a luxury.

 

***

 

It wasn’t just the annex that had lights on at dawn.

 

“Shopkeeper. The wedding venue preparations are completely finished, right?”

 

In the main building, a clear voice echoed through the corridor.

 

At Francesca’s appearance, the servants’ pace quickened.

 

“Of course, my lady.”

 

The shopkeeper wanted to reply that this was the twenty-fifth time she’d asked that question, but he barely held back his words. And for good reason, since this was the first wedding Francesca was preparing for her child, having only three sons.

 

‘My lady is extremely nervous.’

 

Bloodshot eyes.

 

Anxious gaze.

 

A voice that had become highly sensitive.

 

Actually, it wasn’t something to be this nervous about.

 

‘It’s because my lady made such a big deal out of it.’

 

Since she had sent invitations to all the ducal houses of the Four Great Families – the North, South, and East Empires – this wasn’t something that would pass by easily.

 

Because of that, Karl, the shopkeeper, also put extra effort into preparing to receive guests.

 

“Wedding venue perfect! Bouquet perfect! Even the banquet hall is perfectly prepared!”

 

“Good. Then I should start getting ready too.”

 

Only then did Francesca enter her room to dress up.

 

Karl was also rubbing his tired eyes while checking the guest list when it happened.

 

“Shopkeeper.”

 

Someone appeared through the busy servants, showing his face after a long time.

 

Karl smiled when he saw him.

 

“Oh, Morgan. You’ve come.”

 

It was Morgan Pedrick, Bloodmere’s security captain.

 

“It’s been hard to see your face lately. Where have you been?”

 

“I’ve been patrolling the village.”

 

“Patrol? I don’t recall giving such an order.”

 

At Karl’s question, Morgan deliberately hardened his expression.

 

“Since the Duke is absent, the village has been unsettled, so I went to maintain order.”

 

“I see? Well, you would know the village situation better than me, stuck here in the castle.”

 

“More importantly, what’s all this? Young Master Docheop is getting married?”

 

He asked about the family news he hadn’t heard while inspecting every corner of the village.

 

As soon as he returned to the castle, everywhere he looked was decorated with flowers. When he asked the gatekeeper, he was told there would be a wedding today. Docheop’s, no less.

 

Upon hearing that, Morgan immediately sought out Karl.

 

“Who is his partner?”

 

“Ah, it’s Lady Halara Seheb, she’s of commoner origin.”

 

Karl answered with a shrug of his shoulders.

 

Until now, he had deliberately avoided mentioning Hallara’s status out of consideration, but now there was no longer any reason to hide it.

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