GRAND DUKE, PLEASE MARRY ME!

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VOLUME 4: BEGINNING OF THE ENGAGEMENT

Chapter thirty: Klaus knew

"The renunciation of succession rights, they said it was because of this succession change that Father and Helge renounced their rights."

"Oh, really? Why is that?"

"Helge is so frail he can't even get out of bed, and Father is already too busy to bother with inheriting titles."

Amidst the upheaval of succession, few were aware of the renunciation of succession rights, quietly processed. This meant that the current Duke of Schwert would be succeeded by his brother Joachim, followed by Klaus in second place.

"Do you know about our first cousin vying for the first position in succession?"

"Oh, that story is quite famous among the family. He's clearly after the wealth; he's far from being more deserving than the current head."

With the direct male line of the Schwert family in such a state, it seemed logical for King to favor Klaus for succession.

"...I seem to have spoken too much."

Klaus was not one to speak much, and Corvitz Countess Lady had mentioned that he was quite tight-lipped.

"Did you use some strange witchcraft to extract information from me?"

"I assure you, I did not."

Though Klaus had started talking on his own, I didn't want to be blamed for it. Since I had managed to extract the information I wanted, there was no need to stay together any longer.

"Laura, thank you for sharing so much. Please relax until the dinner time."

As I tried to get up and bow, my arm was grabbed.

"Still, something else?"

"What else?"

The discussion about the succession of the Schwert family and the inheritance of titles had been heard, but as the thinking time grew longer, Klaus's brow furrowed deeper.

"What was it?"

"We hadn't talked about the wedding preparations, had we?"

"Oh! That's right. I completely forgot about something so important!"

Really? I was looked at with suspicious eyes. With trembling anticipation, I reported on the wedding preparations.

"The guests for the wedding have already been listed, and the invitations have been prepared."

Klaus stared at the list of participants as if scrutinizing them.

Since Countess Corvitz had said it was okay, everything should be fine, but I felt unnecessarily nervous.

"You didn't invite your brother, his second wife, or their daughter, did you?"

"They seemed likely to cause a scene."

"Good judgment."

With that, Klaus stroked my head.

Surprised by the unexpected intimacy, I felt my eyes welling up.

"Are you surprised?"

"N-No. I just didn't expect to be praised for something like this."

With his serious gaze, I felt flustered.

He probably sensed my determination since my brother, Eike, and his wife and daughter weren't on the list.

"In the future, consider any insults directed at you as words to your future husband. If you think of it that way, you shouldn't be able to endure those words and swallow them alone."

That's what a noble marriage is, Klaus taught me. His words gave me great courage, a warm reassurance bloomed in my heart.

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The White Asparagus dinner party began in a pleasant atmosphere.

The appetizer started with boiled White Asparagus with hollandaise sauce. The simple cooking method of just boiling allows you to fully enjoy the deliciousness of the White Asparagus. Next came the White Asparagus soup. It was smooth and rich.

The main fish dish was baked White Asparagus and white fish in a pastry. The crust was crispy, and the white cream inside was finely chopped White Asparagus, creating an exquisite taste combined with the white fish.

After a palate cleanser of sorbet, it was time for the meat course. What was brought out was sautéed White Asparagus and foie gras. It paired well with the elegant sauce of noble rot wine.

For dessert, there was White Asparagus mousse. I couldn't believe they made dessert using White Asparagus. The fact that it was delicious was also surprising.

Klaus seemed to be enjoying the meal in a rare calm atmosphere.

Countess Corvitz was also happier than ever before.

In the cheerful atmosphere, we finished our meal.

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