episode_0097

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The reason the emperor began to show favor was because he learned from my eldest daughter Isabel that I truly loved Ludmilla.

Only the scandal related to the second daughter, Ludmila, is true.

The scandal with the third daughter, Elisabetta, is nothing more than fake news.

Barbarossa decided that way and accompanied me every time he went hunting. It was to hint to the nobles that they would make him the son-in-law of the Baltaria Empire.

“Lisa treated me quite warmly. Like an old lover.”

“Well, how could that be?”

I always ate steak after returning from the hunting ground. Barbarossa, famous for being a glutton for meat, was especially fond of meat from wild animals he had killed.

If it were normal, we would have enjoyed the dinner while chatting.

But today was different.

Barbarossa, who witnessed a thief trying to take his second daughter and then his third daughter, expressed his doubts in an angry voice. The emperor’s gaze, flashing like a wild beast, felt even more murderous today.

“He had already promised to marry Her Highness Ludmilla, but would he have flirted with Her Highness Elizabeth? It’s a misunderstanding, Your Majesty.”

“Keuhum! If it’s a human, it can’t be like that.”

Have you really felt any affection for Elizaveta until now?

If I were asked that question, I would definitely be speechless.

I truly love Ludmila.

He was also swayed by his brother’s former fiancée, Elisabetta.

It was a bridge with no room for anything.

Who would have thought that I would become a piece of trash that loves both my older sister and younger brother.

As I admitted to myself that I was a promiscuous womanizer, I felt remorse. However, since it was something that could not be accepted gently, he appealed that he was completely unrelated to the emperor’s rapid-fire suspicions.

“Father, may I come in?”

“Please come in.”

smart.

A woman’s dignified voice was heard along with a neat knocking sound.

It was Ludmila.

The princess with beautiful blonde hair bowed and joined the dinner party. Ludmilla’s seat was directly opposite. As soon as the empty seat was filled, the servants immediately placed the steak and wine in front of them.

“When did you say the crafty rye bread was leaving? I want you to get out of my castle right away… .”

“They say they plan to return to Seonghwangguk tomorrow afternoon.”

As the alliance meeting ended successfully, all the kings of each country who had gathered in the imperial capital dispersed. The Holy Emperor, who had stayed in the imperial capital for a while and encouraged the priests of the empire, was now about to return home.

I passed the hurdle safely.

Even though a rare variable called the Earthmother’s oracle occurred.

Ludmilla, who was sitting across from him, smiled as if congratulating him. To respond to the princess’s favor, she nodded with a faint smile.

“How many did you catch on the hunt today?”

“I caught three deer, four foxes, and two wild boars.”

“An amazing harvest this time too. Thank you for your hard work.”

“That’s too much praise.”

Barbarossa, who witnessed Ludmila and I having a friendly conversation, did not mention anything more about what happened with Elisabetta today.

He must have been concerned about discord between the princesses.

Ludmilla’s marriage talks might have been ruined, and she must have felt angry.

I felt uncomfortable seeing the emperor heaving a sigh of relief while showing doubts. The reason for the recurring scandal was precisely his indecisive nature.

Next time, if Elizabeth approaches me first, I’ll have to draw a line.

Because I truly love my older sister, Ludmilla. It was essential to survive from the suspicious emperor.

“Edanant hinted. I hope to get married next spring or summer.”

“Yes… yes?! Cluck cluck!”

It is true that I spoke first.

But I never thought I would deliver the news so suddenly, as if to Ludmilla.

Is it because of Elisabetta’s appearance today?

Barbarossa had been showing signs of being in a bit of a hurry ever since the dinner started.

Ludmilla, who was quenching her thirst with wine, coughed repeatedly as if she had heard something. No matter how majestic the heroine was, she blushed and looked embarrassed, as if she couldn’t be confident in the face of love.

“Well, if that’s what Prince Edanand’s intention is… . I’m fine.”

“Jim thinks so too.”

The emperor’s encouragement of marriage by repeatedly using carrots and sticks led to today’s results.

Is this marriage fraud?

It’s huge.

A marriage fraud created through collaboration between the emperor and the princess.

I broke out into a cold sweat as I saw the emperor and princess looking so proactive as if they were about to fill out a marriage certificate right away.

* * *

There were rumors that the First Saint would also return to the Holy Empire upon the return of the Emperor and the priests, but it was just a rumor.

Jeveline did not return.

This was because the whereabouts of the saint’s party had not yet been found.

“My place is always next to Ethan.”

“It feels strange to hear such words.”

A girl with flowing silver hair smiled brightly and crossed her arms.

Is it because they showed affection like lovers at a banquet held by the emperor and the emperor? Jeveline shook her heart as she became bolder.

“I heard an unpleasant rumor that you are planning to get married to a red dragon next year.”

“Uh, that’s… .”

“I hope this is just a rumor like any other. No, it must be a rumor.”

“… … .”

Is it because of my mood?

It seemed like a loud thunder could be heard outside.

I could also hear people screaming.

Suddenly, lightning strikes from the sky, so it’s natural to be confused.

The saint’s blue eyes felt eerie today. A heavy pressure, as if white lightning bolts were striking all at once, weighed down the surroundings.

“Well, it doesn’t matter if it’s true. All I have to do is steal Ethan away until next year’s wedding. I can’t wait to see the red dragon crying after losing the man it loved.”

“In situations like this, wouldn’t one side usually give up?”

“I never give up. Tell the old maid to give up.”

“… Wow.”

Stubborn.

And it was stubborn.

I won’t let it get taken away.

I will never stay still.

I could feel the determined fighting spirit in Zeveline’s blue eyes.

The same goes for Ludmilla.

Every time I faced Zeveline, Ludmilla would also glare at me with a determined fighting spirit in her red eyes. The red dragon and the white dragon had an extreme enmity, but they had many similarities, almost like sisters.

“Ethan.”

“uh.”

The silver-haired saint stuck her head out and called.

The thick lips especially stood out.

It seemed like he was spreading his captivating charm as if he was hoping for a passionate kiss.

I inadvertently turned my head to see Jebeline staring at me intently. It was proof that even though he heard that he and Ludmilla would get married next year, his heart began to waver due to Zebeline’s love, which did not give up.

“What would you do if I were to break up with you?”

“I have to catch it.”

“But you like old maids.”

“Still, I’ll hold on.”

Was I such a greedy libertine?

The answer came out reflexively.

It was hard to believe that these words came from the mouth of an extremely indecisive person.

A sense of desperation arose at the thought that Jeveline might return. It was almost an expression of desperation that I did not want to lose the relationship I had barely reunited with again.

“Anyway, he’s greedy. Princess Elizabeth also seduced him.”

“… Did you know?”

“How could you not know when the princess behaves so blatantly? I’m sure all the maids in the imperial castle know this. People will say that Princess Elizabeth is in love with her ex-fiancé’s younger brother.”

“I’m very embarrassed. I thought no one would know.”

The first saint of the Holy Empire.

The 2nd and 3rd princesses of the empire.

I faced a sad situation where I was in conflict with beautiful women who boasted beautiful appearances.

It won’t change no matter who you choose.

I became convinced after seeing Jebeline’s unchanging appearance even though I chose Ludmilla.

* * *

That night, I expressed my feelings to Ludmila with a kiss.

I am in love with Ludmilla.

Even though I saw the saint’s stubbornness, my decision at that time did not change.

No matter what you say, Jebeline and Elisabetta will not give up. I sighed with a heavy heart and wondered if there could be a solution.

“Ethan, I’d like to leave this to you.”

“Father?”

When I was grieving over the possibility of being beaten to death by all the men in the world,

The guest has arrived.

It was my father who had just arrived in Seoul from the Marquis of Hohenberg.

What on earth is going on?

I headed to the living room with my father, who had a stiff expression on his face. As soon as my father sat down on the sofa in the living room, he took something small out of his pocket.

Surprisingly, it was a pair of rings with brilliant jewels shining dazzlingly.

I’m sure the father wouldn’t propose to his son all of a sudden. Unfortunately, I don’t have a peculiar tendency to like shiny bald heads.

“This is the wedding ring I gave to your mother when I was young.”

“Yes? You gave your wedding ring to your damn brother. He told me to propose to a saint who serves him someday… .”

“Yes, it was like that… . But your brother gave it back to me.”

“… … .”

Why on earth did Maximilian return his wedding ring to his father?

Because Beatrice rejected his desperate proposal?

no,

That couldn’t have been possible.

As soon as Maximilian defeated the Demon King, he handed Beatrice a wedding ring and proposed marriage. And Beatrice smiled brightly and accepted the wedding ring.

That was the epilogue of ‘The Lady of White Blessing’.

“I would like to ask you for a wedding ring. Someday, when I find a companion I truly love, I will propose to her by handing her a wedding ring from the Hohenberg family. It would be a perfect gift for Princess Ludmilla.”

“But father… Is there only one?”

“Hmm?”

“There should be two more.”

Why was there only one mother for Maximilian and Edenant?

If there were three people instead of one, it would have been enough to give the ring.

If there is a guy with three fathers, there has to be a guy with three mothers to balance things out.

Hmm… .

Where should I get the wedding ring I need?

I swallowed for a moment as I looked down at the brightly shining wedding ring.