He Likes Me a Lot More Than I Thought!
After Arwen quietly left the room, Kendrick stared blankly at the tea table for a moment.
Broken porcelains were scattered on the floor and the refreshments were left untouched.
He needed to pull the rope to call for the servant, but his blonde hair did not turn around.
In the end, when Arwen told the maid, the worried maid knocked on the door.
Knock, knock.
“My Lord, the lady just now……Oh, my lord! Your favourite teacup!”
“Huh? Oh…I see.”
The maid, who opened the door carefully, screamed in surprise when she saw the shattered teacup. However, Kendrick replied nonchalantly.
It was a precious teacup that even the owner, Kendrick, seldom used and only brought it out with a smile when Arwen came.
But he acted as if he didn’t even notice that the teacup was broken. That’s how complicated his mind was.
In the carriage that was heading to the academy, Kendrick was stunned by Arwen’s announcement of independence.
Was that girl really Arwen just now?
Did I mistook Arwen and Rieta because of my poor eyesight?
When thinking about it, Kendrick thought it was a reasonable doubt.
Needless to say, Arwen was a gentle child who never made trouble.
He had been worried since she was rather docile, so what is this all about?
You’re only 22 years old, what independence? Not until dirt covers my eyes![1]”
[1] expression : over his dead body.
If Kendrick didn’t have a little bit of self-control, he would have shouted that right away.
But Kendrick was a wise man who had three children, so he managed to calmly say let’s talk about it later.
But the more Kendrick thought about it, the more restless he grew. He had no excuse to hold onto Arwen.
First of all, Arwen was legally an adult and he, Marius and Arwen were not bound by family ties.
When Arwen initially asked for sponsorship, he and Marie readily agreed.
That was the best option at the time.
Arwen was uncomfortable with Kendrick and Marius, and the relationship between a parent and child was not easy to form.
They were confident that Arwen would accept them with time.
But as the days went by and the years changed, Arwen still kept her distance.
It was evident with how persistent she was with titles and the way she tried to solve everything alone without relying on anyone.
Kendrick and Marius were also understanding, so they were not disappointed, but they still thought they could wait for the child.
But, darling. Independence? You’re only 22 years old and you wish to be independent.
For Kendrick, Arwen was still a small, skinny child.
For such a child to live alone, especially outside the capital where the security is not great.
It was naturally unacceptable even if dirt got into his eyes.
Fortunately, Kendrick knew that Shuel was proposing to Arwen that day.
Kendrick thought it wasn’t bad for Arwen.
Most nobles were politically married anyway, and objectively speaking, Shuel was the best groom.
He had a good family and a nice personality. He had no criminal record including drugs, tax evasion or violence.
And most of all, he likes Arwen, so he wouldn’t find someone else and will always cherish her.
Even if he didn’t, he could still live with her and protect her.
She would also get a cute sister-in-law……Even her parents-in-law are kind enough.
However, Arwen said she would reject the proposal. Kendrick, whose last pillar of support was taken away, was lost in deep thought.
Does she have someone she likes?
But all her friends are girls.
No. She might like the same gender.
Same-gender marriage is not legal in our kingdom, so should he do something?
‘T-This isn’t the point.’
How can that be legal? Kendrick, who was contemplating whether he should return to politics again, suddenly came to his senses.
What’s important now is that there was no excuse to hold on to Arwen.
And that he had placed his wife into a very important and difficult spot.
Kendrick knew better than anyone that Marius was a poor talker.
On the other hand, Arwen had a knack for making things seem right, so there’s no way she could persuade Arwen.
That is not the only problem.
Marius’ weakness toward the people she loves is something that Kendrick hasn’t been able to fix in his life.
Faced with Arwen, there was a future in which Marius would quickly grant a ‘Yes.’ to Arwen’s pitiful request.
Kendrick became desperate.
It’s too late to teach Marie right now. She just can’t meet up with Arwen!
“Rita! Pen, paper. Get someone to send it to Marie. Hurry!”
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Fan translation by Dropped Inks.
I met Marius earlier than I expected since I thought I would only be able to see her in the evening because she had gone to the palace.
The moment I left Kendrick’s parlour and was about to head to my room, I noticed her carriage entering the main gate.
When I went down to the first floor, I saw Marius taking off her cloak and handing it to the butler.
It was an appearance that Rieta admired and longed for so much.
That’s how good Marius looked in that uniform.
Yeah. Let’s not blame anyone. The other party, Kendrick, didn’t even say much either.
Marius just didn’t hand over her authority to her spouse, but she was still a good person.
Note : In case it wasn’t clear, Marius is the Duke or patriarch of the family. Kendrick is her spouse, who is usually in charge of household affairs like a Duchess does.
I took a deep breath and smiled softly.
“Marie, you’re back?”
“Oh, Rwen.”
Marius turned her head to my voice.
Her expression was blank as usual, but her eyes slowly relaxed. It meant that she was in a good mood.
Before I could speak, she took a box out of the pocket of her uniform and held it out to me.
“What’s this?”
“Open it.”
As Marius said that, her eyes sparkled like fireworks.
What did she do to be so excited like a child? I opened the box.
There was a small key in the box.
A ruby carved in the shape of a rose was attached to the handle of the silver key.
What is this?
“The key to the Sebrirua’s treasury.”
“What?!”
“The treasury is placed in the castle’s–”
“N-No, no, wait!”
I hurriedly closed Marius’ mouth.
I couldn’t let such news be heard in the lobby where people passed by, and I was embarrassed to be given the key to the family’s treasury.
Most keys to the treasury were only owned by the madam[2].
[2] The mother of the successor/Duke’s spouse.
Sometimes, it is given to the wife of the successor if their relationship was good, but normally it was rare as the madam would not want to give up her authority.
“Derick will be getting one too, so don’t tell him.”
When I didn’t say anything, Marius spoke while looking around secretly. Her words were even more confusing.
She prepared one for Derick too?
“Then why…….”
Give it to me?
As soon as I was about to ask, one of the servants rushed toward us.
“Yo-You’re Grace!”
“……?”
The servant ran quickly without taking a moment to catch their breath, looked alternately between Marie and me, and their face became pale.
Without even having the time to greet me, they held out what they were holding to Marius. It was a letter that didn’t even manage to be sealed with wax.
The servant’s face was so desperate, so Marius read the letter with a serious expression.
As she read it, her face grew more solemn.
“This is serious.”
My heart pounded as she folded the letter.
It was Marius, who always kept her composure. What made her say that?
“Marie. What’s going on?”
When I asked that, she changed.
It felt as though the genre had changed from an action film to an arcade puzzle game.
To put it more simply, Marius squeaked.
“Ha. Au. Ow.”
I tilted my head, unable to understand the three syllables turned into three words.
But before I could figure it out, Marie turned around stiffly.
“I have an urgent matter, so I have to go.”
“……Oh, okay. Go ahead.”
It was a little strange, but her stiff expression from the letter earlier was not fake.
As soon as I dismissed her, Marius rushed away quickly.
But right before she climbed the stairs, Marius suddenly turned her head.
I saw her face stiffen terribly with a hint of embarrassment.
“Keep the key safe.”
Marie, who spoke like a robot, turned around again and climbed the stairs quickly.
Instead of her office on the third floor, she headed to the second floor. On the second floor was Derick’s parlour.
‘Is something wrong with Derick?’
I watched from behind with a perplexed look.
Chapter 32: CH 31
Broken porcelains were scattered on the floor and the refreshments were left untouched.
He needed to pull the rope to call for the servant, but his blonde hair did not turn around.
In the end, when Arwen told the maid, the worried maid knocked on the door.
Knock, knock.
“My Lord, the lady just now……Oh, my lord! Your favourite teacup!”
“Huh? Oh…I see.”
The maid, who opened the door carefully, screamed in surprise when she saw the shattered teacup. However, Kendrick replied nonchalantly.
It was a precious teacup that even the owner, Kendrick, seldom used and only brought it out with a smile when Arwen came.
But he acted as if he didn’t even notice that the teacup was broken. That’s how complicated his mind was.
In the carriage that was heading to the academy, Kendrick was stunned by Arwen’s announcement of independence.
Was that girl really Arwen just now?
Did I mistook Arwen and Rieta because of my poor eyesight?
When thinking about it, Kendrick thought it was a reasonable doubt.
Needless to say, Arwen was a gentle child who never made trouble.
He had been worried since she was rather docile, so what is this all about?
You’re only 22 years old, what independence? Not until dirt covers my eyes![1]”
[1] expression : over his dead body.
If Kendrick didn’t have a little bit of self-control, he would have shouted that right away.
But Kendrick was a wise man who had three children, so he managed to calmly say let’s talk about it later.
First of all, Arwen was legally an adult and he, Marius and Arwen were not bound by family ties.
When Arwen initially asked for sponsorship, he and Marie readily agreed.
That was the best option at the time.
Arwen was uncomfortable with Kendrick and Marius, and the relationship between a parent and child was not easy to form.
They were confident that Arwen would accept them with time.
But as the days went by and the years changed, Arwen still kept her distance.
It was evident with how persistent she was with titles and the way she tried to solve everything alone without relying on anyone.
Kendrick and Marius were also understanding, so they were not disappointed, but they still thought they could wait for the child.
But, darling. Independence? You’re only 22 years old and you wish to be independent.
For Kendrick, Arwen was still a small, skinny child.
For such a child to live alone, especially outside the capital where the security is not great.
It was naturally unacceptable even if dirt got into his eyes.
Fortunately, Kendrick knew that Shuel was proposing to Arwen that day.
Kendrick thought it wasn’t bad for Arwen.
Most nobles were politically married anyway, and objectively speaking, Shuel was the best groom.
He had a good family and a nice personality. He had no criminal record including drugs, tax evasion or violence.
And most of all, he likes Arwen, so he wouldn’t find someone else and will always cherish her.
Even if he didn’t, he could still live with her and protect her.
She would also get a cute sister-in-law……Even her parents-in-law are kind enough.
Does she have someone she likes?
But all her friends are girls.
No. She might like the same gender.
Same-gender marriage is not legal in our kingdom, so should he do something?
‘T-This isn’t the point.’
How can that be legal? Kendrick, who was contemplating whether he should return to politics again, suddenly came to his senses.
What’s important now is that there was no excuse to hold on to Arwen.
And that he had placed his wife into a very important and difficult spot.
Kendrick knew better than anyone that Marius was a poor talker.
On the other hand, Arwen had a knack for making things seem right, so there’s no way she could persuade Arwen.
That is not the only problem.
Marius’ weakness toward the people she loves is something that Kendrick hasn’t been able to fix in his life.
Faced with Arwen, there was a future in which Marius would quickly grant a ‘Yes.’ to Arwen’s pitiful request.
Kendrick became desperate.
It’s too late to teach Marie right now. She just can’t meet up with Arwen!
“Rita! Pen, paper. Get someone to send it to Marie. Hurry!”
＊ ＊ ＊
Fan translation by Dropped Inks.
I met Marius earlier than I expected since I thought I would only be able to see her in the evening because she had gone to the palace.
When I went down to the first floor, I saw Marius taking off her cloak and handing it to the butler.
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Her black hair was tied up and she wore her royal knight uniform.It was an appearance that Rieta admired and longed for so much.
That’s how good Marius looked in that uniform.
Yeah. Let’s not blame anyone. The other party, Kendrick, didn’t even say much either.
Marius just didn’t hand over her authority to her spouse, but she was still a good person.
Note : In case it wasn’t clear, Marius is the Duke or patriarch of the family. Kendrick is her spouse, who is usually in charge of household affairs like a Duchess does.
I took a deep breath and smiled softly.
“Marie, you’re back?”
“Oh, Rwen.”
Marius turned her head to my voice.
Her expression was blank as usual, but her eyes slowly relaxed. It meant that she was in a good mood.
Before I could speak, she took a box out of the pocket of her uniform and held it out to me.
“What’s this?”
“Open it.”
As Marius said that, her eyes sparkled like fireworks.
What did she do to be so excited like a child? I opened the box.
There was a small key in the box.
A ruby carved in the shape of a rose was attached to the handle of the silver key.
“The key to the Sebrirua’s treasury.”
“What?!”
“The treasury is placed in the castle’s–”
“N-No, no, wait!”
I hurriedly closed Marius’ mouth.
I couldn’t let such news be heard in the lobby where people passed by, and I was embarrassed to be given the key to the family’s treasury.
Most keys to the treasury were only owned by the madam[2].
[2] The mother of the successor/Duke’s spouse.
Sometimes, it is given to the wife of the successor if their relationship was good, but normally it was rare as the madam would not want to give up her authority.
“Derick will be getting one too, so don’t tell him.”
When I didn’t say anything, Marius spoke while looking around secretly. Her words were even more confusing.
She prepared one for Derick too?
“Then why…….”
Give it to me?
As soon as I was about to ask, one of the servants rushed toward us.
“Yo-You’re Grace!”
“……?”
The servant ran quickly without taking a moment to catch their breath, looked alternately between Marie and me, and their face became pale.
Without even having the time to greet me, they held out what they were holding to Marius. It was a letter that didn’t even manage to be sealed with wax.
As she read it, her face grew more solemn.
“This is serious.”
My heart pounded as she folded the letter.
It was Marius, who always kept her composure. What made her say that?
“Marie. What’s going on?”
When I asked that, she changed.
It felt as though the genre had changed from an action film to an arcade puzzle game.
To put it more simply, Marius squeaked.
“Ha. Au. Ow.”
I tilted my head, unable to understand the three syllables turned into three words.
But before I could figure it out, Marie turned around stiffly.
“I have an urgent matter, so I have to go.”
“……Oh, okay. Go ahead.”
It was a little strange, but her stiff expression from the letter earlier was not fake.
As soon as I dismissed her, Marius rushed away quickly.
But right before she climbed the stairs, Marius suddenly turned her head.
I saw her face stiffen terribly with a hint of embarrassment.
“Keep the key safe.”
Marie, who spoke like a robot, turned around again and climbed the stairs quickly.
‘Is something wrong with Derick?’
I watched from behind with a perplexed look.
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