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If you marry Shion Reggieard like this, you will either stay at your parents’ house for a while, or you will completely pass over to your wife’s house.

You’d be noticed wherever you were, but if you acted carefully, there wouldn’t be any trouble.

‘You can’t drink or gamble. It’s not because I like it.’

Drinking and gambling were just a means to buy time.

At first, I couldn’t drink well, and I quit gambling as soon as I felt that I was losing money.

They just secretly siphoned it away, pretending to pour money into it.

‘After we get married, I won’t be interfered with…’

Although she is now the daughter of a duke and living with her parents, after getting married, she is treated as another aristocrat.

Even if they lived on top of each other, the boundary line would be clearly drawn, and they would receive considerable financial support just because they were preparing a coma.

Above all, the atmosphere of being independent from the family was created, so I was able to move more freely than before.

‘Even if I learn magic, I won’t doubt it. Because I’m already married.’

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Killing the Witchbeast was just a reason to learn magic.

I have been curious about magic since I was young, but I couldn’t even read books related to magic because my parents stopped me.

In the meantime, while secretly learning magic, he had reached a suitable level, but he could not be satisfied with this level.

‘He won’t get in the way either. There’s nothing good about fighting me.’

Shion Reggiard and herself were displeased with this marriage.

Even if they could be kind to each other, they couldn’t get any closer because it was a forced marriage.

If it is agreed that they do not invade each other’s territory, the married life will be quite peaceful.

‘Is it okay if I don’t have children? Raising a child isn’t easy…’

There were cases in which nobility married but did not have children.

But I couldn’t tell if it was because I didn’t have it on purpose, or if it didn’t happen despite my efforts.

Only bizarre rumors were floating around at social gatherings or through the ladies-in-waiting of the family.

‘You’d better move quickly. It’s going to be noisy no matter which side you’re on.’

Even if he skipped other parts, he would not stand by as much as he did about his successor.

A family is established only when children are born, and no matter what problems arise, they will not be easily separated.

Maybe one side could make a fuss about seeing grandchildren.

‘It’s easy to break up marriage when you don’t have children.’

If you simply had an engagement ceremony, you could easily break off the engagement, but after getting married, the process becomes quite complicated.

In addition, both families are entangled, and other nobles notice this and make noise from time to time.

Even if they break off their marriage with great difficulty, since they have already been married, their value is reduced and they are completely isolated.

In other words, since it could not be used as an arranged marriage, it was completely abandoned by the family.

‘It’s good for me if I’m abandoned… but I feel sorry for him.’

Even if you break off your engagement, you can leave quietly and achieve what you want.

However, there was no way to know what result Shion Regard would face.

Conversely, because of the danger, Shion Regard could oppose the breakup.

‘Um… getting married isn’t a good thing. I’ll have to think more.’

In the first place, there was no guarantee that Shion Regard would accept his request.

After getting married, you could reveal your true colors or create troublesome things.

In that case, it would have been better to run away before the wedding.

‘Did you say six months? That’s enough time.’

It was said that the engagement period was extended due to the request of the Marquis Regard.

Perhaps he was trying to flatter himself, but his course of action wasn’t going to change.

It was just preparing to run away while securing funds for the given time.

‘You have to look for gaps. I have to keep going as usual so I don’t get suspicious.’

His father had been monitoring him all the time through maids and escort knights.

In case you’re dissatisfied, you might try to escape from the mansion.

That’s why he allowed himself to drink and gamble and try to keep himself in check.

‘Should I at least pretend to get along with him? Even if it’s admirable, I might take care of something more…’

Harnette pulled the blanket over herself.

I had to sleep for a while and then go to a bar or gambling house.

That way we can raise more money.

‘I really hate myself for collecting money this way.’

* * *

The residence of the Marquis Regard, Shion’s room.

Shion and the ladies-in-waiting were arranging items to take care of.

As a nobleman, he had many miscellaneous items, and even if he only brought what he needed, he would have to be accompanied by a wagon.

Even if there were items that he had not packed, he wondered if the Duke of Adelaira would take care of them.

“Uh, what is it? Are you ready already?”

Caltz appeared through the open door.

Shion felt awkward but immediately approached Calz.

“Yes, brother. It’s something I have to do anyway.”

“Isn’t it a bit fast? There is still time left.”

“Wouldn’t it be frustrating just to wait? That’s why we prepare in advance.”

“Uh… um…”

Calz, speechless, avoids Shion’s gaze.

Perhaps even if he was in Zion’s position, he would not have been engulfed in disturbing emotions.

Because I wouldn’t want to marry a foolish young lady full of bad rumors.

“I’m sorry I couldn’t help. I can’t help either.”

“Thank you for just saying that.”

Shion says something he doesn’t mean and smiles.

It was already decided, and no one could go against the family head’s words.

Barhen initially objected, but Fried stood firm in his decision.

In the end, Barhen withdrew, and Kalz also reluctantly accepted the will.

“Could you give me a minute?”

“Do you have anything to say?”

“Not similar. Leave that to the ladies-in-waiting, and let’s walk for a while.”

“… All right.”

Shion left the room without saying anything to the ladies-in-waiting.

Caltz took the first step and took the first step.

“That… what should I say? Do you feel a bit strange?”

“I don’t think I’m in a good mood.”

“I guess so. I heard you’re getting married all of a sudden… you feel like you’re being dragged somewhere, don’t you?”

Caltz cautiously opens his mouth and continues the conversation.

It was an ordeal that Shion had to overcome, but as an older brother, he had to be concerned.

If Shion hadn’t held the engagement ceremony with the crazy lady, she or Barhen would have taken the place.

“Should I go and die? There are a lot of people seeing it for the first time, so it must be a little strange.”

“I will not die. Oh no. I think you’ll treat me better. Your fiancé is kind of like that.”

“It’s not like they’re called crazy young ladies.”

Most nobles did not carelessly call Hanette a spoiled lady.

No matter what the circumstances, I couldn’t openly ridicule the eldest daughter of the duchy.

The Duke of Adelaira could be greatly angered if he made a foolish joke, or he could be criticized by his close associates or personal connections.

“Hey. Don’t let it come out of your mouth. What if someone hears it?”

“I don’t know about anyone else, but I will be fine. Because he is his fiancé. The Duke of Adelaira will not be able to do anything.”

“…you have emptied your mind.”

Caltz looked at Shion with a pitiful gaze.

From the outside, it felt calm, but unlike before, it seemed to have a keen sense.

It was almost as if he had come to an understanding after a long period of thought and accepted the reality.

“So what are you going to do now?”

“well. What can I do there?”

“Um… no, I didn’t mean that, I meant if you could get along with your fiancé.”

“You spoke too much.”

“is it? hahahaha…”

Carlz smiled awkwardly and shut his mouth.

Shion understood the action and did not argue further.

“My guess is you won’t get along.”

“… Why?”

“Because they don’t like me.”

“Ah, did you mean that?”

I couldn’t even laugh anymore.

Things seemed to go worse than expected.

Even so, if she told her father about this, only Shion would be in trouble.

“Since I hate it the same way, I’m put on fair terms.”

“Are you going to hate me after we get married?”

“You’ll know when you go.”

“Um… How many of my friends have married kids? They all had arranged marriages like you.”

“Are your friends happy with their married life?”

“It’s not that I’m happy… but they said I was able to endure it somehow. Having a child gives me a sense of responsibility, and since I keep watching it, I get a degree…”

“Isn’t that what you gave up on living by adapting to reality?”

“…”

Caltz scratches his head, speechless.

Shion’s words were the correct answer, and even to himself, he couldn’t bear to deny it.

They had no choice but to get married, so they could only adjust to the environment by letting go of their personal feelings.

“I have nothing to say, so I must have made it up. Accepting it like that makes me feel better.”

“You know all too well? Have you ever married without my knowledge?”

“Puhahahaha! You tell a funny joke.”

Shion laughs and recalls life in modern society.

I had never dated a woman, let alone married.

There was nothing to talk about, and even if we ran into each other, we treated them as strangers.

He had always lived his life alone, trusted no one, and experienced human malice endlessly.

“Uh… but she’s a beauty, right? My friends don’t have that.”

“Oh, that sounds like a bit of sense. It’s better than being ugly.”

“right? It was very pretty. how were you?”

“It is pretty. I admit that.”

It was a fact that even Zion had no choice but to accept.

It certainly stood out, and a man would surely turn around at least once or twice.

If she hadn’t been called the crazy lady, the royal family wouldn’t have shown interest.

“I admit it… but how am I supposed to match that eccentric personality?”

“That’s really… well… it won’t be easy.”

“Should I bend first? Or will they just ignore it? Or at least take a concubine…”

“Hey! You can’t do that. The opponent is a duke.”

“Yes? I think so too. Even if you’re the same marquis, you’ll notice.”

Shion smiles and slowly stops.

I wouldn’t marry Harnette, but assuming that, the conversations going back and forth were quite enjoyable.

Perhaps other families would think similarly to Caltz, and perhaps other nobles could feel sorry for him.

As long as you don’t act against morality, wouldn’t anyone be on your side?

“Brother, I have no intention of causing trouble to the family. It would be good in many ways to do as you are told.”

“If you think of it that way, I’m grateful.”

“So I plan to enjoy it as much as I enjoy it before I get married. If you help me, I can have more fun.”

Shion secretly revealed her true feelings and asked for help from Caltz.

Before obtaining the magic sword, he was thinking of preparing a means to protect his body.

Although the demonic sword possesses tremendous power, it is also a burden to the user, so he had to be prepared for it.

“How can I help you?”

“…I want you to get me something. Since you are the palace administrator, you should be able to find it soon.”