Chapter 4: CH 4

Hearing my confident words, the butler groaned a little.

I continued speaking in a serious tone.

"Anyway, I have rushed here tonight for the Marquis, and I want to utilize this special ability that I have for him. I really have no intention of becoming the Marquis's companion. However, in public eyes, it can be regarded as the spouse of the Marquis. If you want me to write a written vow, I will gladly write it. I will never act as a real marchioness in this family. I will never do anything that will harm the Marquis."

The appearance of discussing my favorite's marriage with someone other than the person himself is a bit absurd, but given the circumstances, it cannot be helped.

As I poured out my words like a rapid-fire gun, my chest pounded mercilessly. Will my persuasion work? Will I be able to overcome the obstacle of 'the Marquis's butler'?

**속사포/rapid-fire gun= literal translation for fast-talking style.

Examining the person who didn't speak up easily, I added a little bit more.

"Didn't Crown Prince Helios also welcome a healer as his companion? It doesn't seem like a particularly strange sight for two best friends to have someone with special abilities next to them."

This is the unreal world of fiction. A world where the unnatural likelihood is more reasonable than realistic reasoning. It's a bit reckless, but let's bet.

Is this a sign that things are going well?

The butler then looked at me and said,

"......To be honest, all of this is embarrassing, but since the one speaking is the same person who saved the Marquis' life, let's prepare the documents first. However, if you state your intention more clearly after the Marquis takes a deep breath and calms down, we will proceed with the procedure."

I immediately agreed.

"Yes, I will wait."

The butler nodded his head.

"It's too late to go home today. So for now, please sleep in this room. Lady Hestia, I'll see you tomorrow morning."

After asking politely to the end, he stood up and left.

"Whew..."

When I was finally left alone, I let out a sigh.

Would it be alright to do it like this? I had never been married before in both worlds, and I have ruined the milestones of my own life in this way.

"...Ahh. I don't know! Let it be as it should be, what......." as if to shudder off my anxiety, I muttered aloud.

Actually, I didn't even want to get married. Initially, I wanted to start as an aide or a secretary of Caelus. I thought I would have to gain Caelus's trust.

However, there is no desire to live within him. Once I catch those eyes, it seems that he could die again anytime.

I stopped screaming at him when asked what I wanted. Rather than having a thorough plan, it was quite impulsive.

But the feeling that it's better than that doesn't change.

As I said to the butler, in order to be able to wield as much of Caelus's Marquis status as possible, it's best to become his spouse.

It seems that I am pretending to be an oracle who sees the future, but I have to bring my love somehow back to life because that's my only purpose in this world.

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The following morning was bright.

If you impulsively propose (?) to your favorite and wait for his approval, isn't it normal to be nervous and unable to breathe? Still, how can I be so carefree, funny, and bitter? I may still consider my marriage as someone else's as if reading a novel.

To be honest, I deny it. I'm only playing a role as a character named 'Hestia' that is appropriate for this novel, but I have never been immersed in this world as the main character. Here, my identity as 'extras in work' or 'reader of the original' is probably not very impactful even in the huge event of getting married to Caelus. But is this alright?

"Lady Hestia. "

"Ah yes..!"

I stopped the thought of biting my tail and suddenly woke up to the call he heard. The marquise's butler has arrived. I hurriedly put the sheets together and sat down on the sofa. The door opened with a reasonable gap.

**꼬리를 무는 생각을/thought of biting my tail= idiom that means overcrowded thoughts to depict regrets and feeling remorsed (?)

"Did you have a good last night?"

"Yes, of course. Thank you."

I also politely answered the butler who asked politely. The butler poured a fragrant tea and immediately put a thick pile of papers in front of me.

"Well, how is Marquis Caelus?"

The butler smiled softly at my question.

"Fortunately, nothing happened overnight. You claim to see the future, but it seems like it's hard to come up with something like this."

"Ah......"

Instantly, I was at a loss for an answer. However, I have to try to give an answer.

"That is.... because it's only focused on big events... .."

"Ho Ho Ho. It was a joke. But on the other hand, I think I have surprised you a little."

"Ha Ha Ha......."

Damn. It didn't sound like a joke.

The butler said, pointing to the stack of papers.

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"I worked hard on it. These are the things that Lady Hestia must agree to become our Marquis's spouse."

"Whoa..."

In other words, this is a contract-marriage document.

While I was rummaging through the papers, the butler quietly got up and left the room. It seems to be considerate of me, so I can examine it carefully.

To be honest, I can't help but admire him. The butler is someone who truly cares for Caelus. To be honest, can he just live by getting paid on time and doing what he was asked to do as long as he gets paid? Even so, he does this carefully so that it does not ruin his owner's life.

The contents of these documents were mostly about preventing me from arbitrarily exploiting Caelus's identity and the property of the Marquis. There was no reason for me to refuse. I signed in full agreement.

It was also written about my rights as a Marchioness. If not dogmatic, I could use the same level of authority as Caelus himself. And there was the inclusion that a certain amount of money would be paid in the future. I almost agreed with all of the terms except the inheritance. Because I have no interest in Caelus's property. This was also the case when I signed a contract with my stepfather on paper, the lord of Elea.

After reviewing the documents, I called the butler again.

"Most of them are signed agreements. But I won't take the inheritance. You don't want me to be misunderstood as a swindler trying to steal the marquis' property, do you?"

"Ah. Is that so? Alright. Then, after Master Caelus has finished breakfast, we'll see together."

The butler's tone was mild.

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After a while, I followed the butler to Caelus's bedroom. The room I entered was very dark with the curtains drawn.

"Marquis Caelus. I have brought Lady Hestia."

"............"

Caelus was sitting sideways on the sofa, looking disheveled as he had the day before. A face that is full of tiredness. He still appears dizzy. My heart ached.

The butler gave me one glance and politely held out the papers in front of Kailus.

"As the Marquis said, I have prepared documents to acknowledge Lady Hestia as the spouse of the Marquis. The Lady has already signed hers. Now she only needs Marquis Caelus to sign it."

"..........."

Caelus stared at me, leaning back and moving only his eyes. If only his gaze was sharp. But unfortunately, his gaze was unfocused.

His back slowly fell off the sofa. He signed with a pen, flicking through the last page of the paperwork. The butler looked at me with an apologetic look. Hence in less than 5 minutes, we got married.

When he finished signing, he threw the pen away as if it were bothering him.

"All right. Get out."

He said with an irritating tone. The unknown sorrow swelled. Still, I endured it and bowed down with a sullen attitude.

"Thank you. Marquis."

"............"

There is no response to my greetings. Without hesitation, I grabbed my papers and left the butler and bedroom.

The butler bowed politely to me again.

"Lady Hestia. I wish you all the best in the future. Please save Master Caelus."

This is the reason why the butler helped with the contract marriage by making documents without saying a word in order for Caelus to find the will to live again.

"I am the one taking care of you. But how should I address the butler?"

"Ah, please call me Uros."

Something feels strange. In the novel, he was known only as 'the butler of the Marquis' without a name, but when I heard his name like this, it was as if he had truly become my neighbor.

** 이웃/neighbor= a figurative speech to imply being closer like a neighbor

"I will gather the servants of the mansion soon. Say your greeting to the Marchioness..."

He quietly waved his hand.

"No. It's alright. You don't have to greet me. Like I said, I'm not here to be the owner of this mansion."

"Um. If that's the case... I'll show you the room you'll be staying in from now on."

The butler was embarrassed, but he accepted my words without hesitation. A gentle attitude that is not overdone. I like it quite a bit.

My room was at the end of the hallway, opposite Caelus's bedroom. It is as big and splendid as Caelus's room. It's like I'm feeling sad for some reason.

However, if I ask that the night be decorated simply according to my taste, it will cause an unnecessary problem for the servants. I'll just leave it alone.

"Thanks, Uros. But I have to go out for a while. I had to bring my belongings from the house I used to live in."

"Then I will prepare the wagon."

The butler immediately turned around.

"Whoa..."

I let out a small sigh and looked at the marriage certificate in my hand. Despite being a really delicate piece of paper, it is a weapon that will provide the greatest strength when dealing with Diana and Helios in the future.

I walked over to the desk on one side of the bedroom and opened the drawer. And then put the marriage certificate in it as I turned the key firmly to lock it. Sooner or later, I will take the documents to the Crown Prince couple and say my greeting as the Marchioness. I really wonder what their affronted expression would look like.

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