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VOLUME 3: BEGINNING OF THE ENGAGEMENT
Chapter 29: Reunion with Klaus
The white asparagus, which could be considered a symbol of spring, seems to be a favorite of Countess Corvitz.
Every year, it seems she holds a dinner party to eat the first harvest of white asparagus.
"Usually, I invite my husband and mistresses, but this time it's just Elucia and Klaus."
"Oh, thank you."
Countess Corvitz alone would have been one thing, but even inviting mistresses. How magnanimous she must be. It makes me respect her even more.
"Elucia, I can't say it too loudly, but managing mistresses is also a duty of a noble wife."
It seems that if a mistress appears shabby, it affects the reputation of the household.
"The master of that house is criticized for being stingy with his mistresses."
The wife is supposed to supervise to ensure the mistresses are well-presented and lead a comfortable life.
"Having a wife-approved mistress seems to be the most important point."
"I see. By acknowledging their existence, the power dynamics between the wife and mistress become clear, is that it?"
"Yes, exactly. As expected of you, Elucia. You noticed it well."
Even the overthrowing of mistresses seems to be not uncommon in aristocratic society.
A mistress who is loved more than the wife becomes arrogant and eventually plans to usurp the wife's position.
However, divorce in the aristocracy is generally not allowed. Therefore, there are cunning individuals who plan assassinations.
"If the mistresses' treatment improves thanks to the supervision of the wife, they won't complain. So, it's important to meet them regularly like this."
"It's enlightening."
Klaus, who belongs to the Iron Cavalry and leads a busy life, cannot imagine welcoming mistresses in the future. However, just in case, I've firmly ingrained the teachings of Countess Corvitz in my mind.
"This year, it seems we'll enjoy the white asparagus dinner party after a long time."
"Me too."
To be honest, people in this country love white asparagus, which comes into season with the arrival of spring. At its peak, the market is filled with freshly harvested white asparagus in the early morning. By midday, it's sold out.
Ever since my mother fell ill, white asparagus hasn't appeared on our table. So, it's been a while since I've eaten it. I'm genuinely looking forward to it.
After parting ways with Countess Corvitz, as I'm tidying myself up, I'm informed that Klaus has arrived.
I hurriedly finish getting ready and make time to talk before the dinner party.
Seeing Klaus again after a long time, he sighs as soon as he sees me. It wasn't an expression suitable for showing to a fiancée.
"Lau, it's been a while."
"Oh."
As if to return the sigh, I take a seat next to him. Klaus's right eyebrow twitches slightly, but he doesn't show any signs of discomfort. I was hoping for a more startled reaction.
"I didn't expect you to attend the dinner party, so I was surprised."
"Attend? I didn't plan to come, but I wanted to complain."
"Complain?"
Klaus takes out a folded newspaper from his pocket.
"Oh, what's this?"
"It's a newspaper with fabricated articles."
Countess Corvitz had said that Klaus, being at boarding school, wouldn't be aware of this, but it seems he's been informed.
"It's probably something concocted with your grandmother, right?"
It seems everything was anticipated. Indeed, being chosen as a member of the Iron Cavalry at such a young age.
However, this article also served to improve Klaus's reputation. Countess Corvitz isn't pleased with Klaus being called the "Demon Prince."
Thanks to the romance articles, Klaus's image is gradually shifting from a cruel and heartless man to one who looks cool but is actually affectionate and warm-hearted.
"I love romance novels, so I might have embellished it a bit."
As soon as he said that, Klaus grabs my chin and tilts it up.
With his thumb, he touches my lips - a kiss. It was something mentioned in the article.
"Shall I do what was written in the article for real?"
"I-I'm sorry."
I desperately try to explain that I didn't confess my desires.
While Klaus keeps his thumb pressed against my lips, he looks down at me with his crimson eyes.
He's wearing leather gloves, so he's not touching directly. But my heart is pounding.
"Because of this article, Ubel von Hintermayer and your brother have been bothering me."
"What!? Ubel and my brother!?"
What exactly did I say? It's a headache-inducing conversation.
Apparently, Ubel has been pleading for Klaus to break off our engagement.
The reason he's so insistent on my marriage is probably because he wants the wealth of the Schild Grand Ducal Family. To carry out that plan, he even made my father and brother disappear.
"Your brother, Bargen von Lindenberk, keeps saying he didn't hear anything about the engagement."
That part, I can only blame myself.
"I apologize for not considering your feelings enough."
"Is that all the excuse you have?"
"Yes."
Klaus lets out a heavy sigh as if to say he's disgusted.
As the conversation pauses, we move on to the main topic.
"So, the Grand Duke Schweert has been replaced."
"So what?"
"I was wondering what kind of person the new Grand Duke Schweert is."
Klaus crosses his arms and furrows his brow.
"To be honest, I don't think he's fit to be the Grand Duke. Looks like he couldn't even draw out Leavatein."
Leavatein, the legendary weapon passed down in the Schweert Grand Ducal family, is said to be usable only by a worthy individual.
"It really can't be used unless it's acknowledged by the right person."
"Right."
The ceremony for inheriting the title is conducted secretly late at night.
During that time, a ritual is performed to draw out Leavatein.
"My cousin said it didn't come out because the previous one is still alive."
It seems the ritual was not just a formality, and Leavatein not coming out didn't mean the new head wasn't recognized.
"The king, who was present at the ceremony, said it would be better if I became the head. It's not unreasonable to think that way."
Klaus doesn't seem to deny the king's words. It seems to imply that when the appropriate time comes, he intends to inherit the title.
So, there's no need for me to intervene and change the future.
Now that I've learned what I've been curious about, I feel relieved.
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