episode_0190

“Ugh… It’s the head.”

My head hurts like it’s going to explode from a hangover.

here is…

I feel the touch of something soft and fluffy.

what? This?

Let me slowly get up…

Theodora in her pajamas.

All the buttons on her nightgown were open, revealing a pastel blue bra underneath, and a large, white…

-gulp.

Hey… come to your senses! Now is not the time to be like this.

This is not the time to be mesmerized by pure white skin and fancy bras.

I hurriedly get out of bed.

I looked at me and her clothes to see if I might have crossed a line with her, but…

Both I and she are dressed properly.

“… How did this happen?”

The embarrassing situation brings back memories of last night.

Apparently… I kept drinking alcohol from the Duke of Jans and my brother-in-law.

Then Theodora dragged me, drunk, into the room…

Theodora dragged me to the bed as I lay down on the sofa.

[Honey, if you sleep there, you’ll catch a cold.]

It was definitely chilly fall these days, so I was cold and followed her to bed.

[honey? Ugh!]

I remembered seeing the pretty girl and plunging her into a kiss.

Alcohol is my enemy, my enemy.

You’re so drunk that you do something that might kill you.

Fortunately, I was so sleepy that I fell asleep in the middle of the kiss, so that’s a shame…

If I had done something wrong, I would not have been able to retire.

You should be a little more careful.

The moment you think like that.

[Ugh!]

Theodora’s excited face and her moans…

-match!

“Come to your senses… I’m really falling behind.”

I keep thinking about last night, so I slap myself once and head to the bathroom.

As I wash, I empty my mind of negative energy and come out.

“Ugh… It’s a bit chilly.”

Maybe it’s because I haven’t lit the fireplace yet, but it feels colder than usual.

“Umm…”

Let’s gently cover the sleeping Theodora with a blanket as she curls up as if she’s cold…

She looks at me with red eyes full of sleep.

Blank, unfocused eyes.

Within…

-Wow!

He hugs my neck and speaks in a sleepy voice.

“A little more… sleep a little more…”

Theodora said and stroked my head.

“I have to go to the university?”

There is a lot of work to do these days due to the problem of fund depletion.

“Umm… just a little more… your arms are warm.”

While saying that, she rubs her cheek against mine.

“Mmm… warm.”

Soon her breathing becomes light and shallow.

-Saegeun… Saegeun.

fall asleep

What should I do? Can we stay like this just a little longer?

I looked out the window and saw that it was still dark at dawn, so I decided to rest a little longer and then go.

Ugh… my posture is a little uncomfortable.

Suddenly hugging my upper body makes me uncomfortable, so I gently release her hand and sleep a little more next to her.

***

Time passed quickly after our first wedding anniversary.

I think I got married not long ago, but time has passed so quickly.

Last year around this time, I worked all night long at the Grand Duke’s Office under the guidance of him.

So I head to my office.

-Squeak!

A large room seen when you open the grand door and enter.

The first thing that catches my eye is the picture of my family behind the desk chair in the office.

A long time ago, my father invited a famous Roman painter to paint a picture of our family, and he hung the picture in the most prominent place in his office.

Because he was a caring father who loved his family that much.

Even from the entrance to the office, you can see who the people are at a glance.

Me, Joey, my brothers, my father, and my mother.

This room is the office used by emperors for generations.

It is a large room and contains various useful office supplies and important imperial data, but honestly, I don’t want to come to this room often.

Is it because I keep thinking about my dead family members? Or the burden of being emperor?

Whatever happened.

This is the official office of the emperor.

“Phew… I have to do what I have to do today.”

I’ve worked here hundreds of times so far, but honestly, I’m not used to it.

Because this is the room where her father always stayed.

When I was young, I used to come here with my brothers and play.

I keep thinking about old times and look at the picture, feeling my mood sink.

Would you rather change the picture?

As I sat down in the chair, thinking that maybe it was because I was feeling sad while looking at the family picture, something caught my eye.

A book with an impressive blue cover.

“What is this? Did the maids leave it behind?”

Sometimes, maids leave things behind while cleaning.

I gently open the book, thinking that it might be something belonging to a maid working in the imperial palace.

-Sreuk…

A man named Deang.

As the descendant of the fallen earl family, he is sold as the son-in-law of the duke’s family in order to rebuild the family.

Why does the description of Deang’s appearance in the novel feel similar to someone else’s?

“A… no way.”

Dora, the person who would be Deang’s wife.

She falls in love with Dean at first sight…

“Gray hair and red eyes?”

Deang’s physical appearance is described as having black hair and black eyes.

Let’s say it’s a pretty common color, and Dora’s appearance is…

“Isn’t this me?”

There are more than one strange thing.

Gray hair is the symbol of the House of Jans.

Joey and I both have gray hair because our mother is from the Jans family, so we inherited it, but my brothers don’t have gray hair.

And the other red eyes are the eyes that symbolize the royal family.

The eyes of the royal family have been red for generations, resembling the eyes of the first empress, Gold Dragon Ricke El Sadat.

“The name is also Dora… Theodora. No matter how I look at it, it seems like they used me as a motif?”

That means it’s obvious that Deang is Devian.

-Pisik.

It seems like a kid’s joke.

With that in mind, I read the novel a little more.

Deang of the count family.

He joined the Duke’s family as Daryl’s son-in-law, but prepares to subdue Kiseon against Dora in order to gain the powerful power of the Duke’s family.

– Madam, we are now husband and wife , A couple made by God .

The scene where Dean says that with serious eyes, kisses Dora deeply, and takes off Dora’s clothes is quite exquisite.

“Ugh… It’s really sexy.”

Thanks to the detailed descriptions in the novel, the situations in the novel are naturally pictured in your mind.

The description of intense skinship makes my lower stomach itch.

‘ Whoever wins at night takes the lead in marital relations .’

Deang thinks so and heats Dora .

[‘ I’ll make you anxious and fall in love with me !’]

Is it because Debian in the novel is more aggressive than in reality?

-My heart is pounding… my heart is pounding.

My heart starts beating violently.

Ugh… the bottom is wet again.

The feeling of my lower body getting wet doesn’t feel so bad today.

And then there’s the reckless Debian…

Should I say that I am actually more excited?

[ How are you? Madam? Good ?]

Dora saw Deang deftly avoiding sensitive areas, as if he was trying to get her all worked up and make him calm down by teasing her on purpose .

She frowns and grabs Dean’s wrist .

– Kwaak !

[ Madam … Madam, why are you doing this ?]

[ I can’t stand this tantalizing feeling anymore !]

Like that, I grab Deang’s waist and push him to the side on the bed .

[ Mrs … Mrs ?]

[ If you’re going to do it, do it like a man , do it hot !]

Detonating the lion’s hoo, Dora lunges at Devian .

– Squeak !

[ Now … Wait !]

Dean’s embarrassed voice is torn off with merciless hands .

And Dora, smiling sinisterly, speaks to Dean with an evil smile .

[ If you just gave me this, that would be fine ? If that were the case, I wouldn’t have done this .]

[ Mrs … Mrs ? This is not possible !]

[ Shut up ! This is bad for you !]

Deang is said to be using his strength, but he is helpless in front of Dora, who can control mana .

And …

– Squeak ! Squeak !

[ Ha ! It’s so good that it’s crazy !]

Dora moving violently on top of Deang, and Deang showing a vain expression as if he had been bullied by a woman .

And the sound of bed springs filling the room .

How long did it move like that ?

Dean thinks to himself as he sees Dora’s back straightening and her thighs trembling .

‘ Damn … Damn ! Why are there all these women ? But it’s over once .’

I didn’t know Deang thought like that .

She is a woman who can do it 10 times .

And that night, Dora woke up to a new sensation .

“Wow… I read it without realizing how time passed.”

It’s erotic, but… no, it’s hard to describe it as just erotic…

But it’s also fun.

Is it because it specifically describes me and Debian?

I feel like I’m a little more immersed.

Something that could be called a comedic romance between Dora and Dean happens in between.

I haven’t even read 1/3 of it yet. How fun is this?

Thinking like that, Theodora thinks she should finish today’s work and finish reading.

***

Marius runs a small arms shop at 134 Fifth Avenue.

He has lived his entire life by steadily running a weapons store.

A foxy wife and her proud son.

Those two people may be Marius’ greatest assets.

In particular, his son graduated from the Imperial Academy, which is said to be a gathering place for only the Empire’s brightest students, and entered the Grand Duchy, where he works as the Grand Duke’s secretary.

Although the Archduchy’s reputation is not good, working for the Archduchy, which is the most influential in the empire, is a great source of pride for Marius, as it means that he is capable.

“Hey Marius. What happened to what I asked for last time?”

Yom, a merchant who supplies goods to Marius’ weapon shop.

Marius looks shocked as he remembers the request he made before when he comes to Roman once a month.

“Didn’t you say that’s not possible? How could I ask my son to do that?”

Yom sighs and says those words.

“Hey, Marius. It’s been 30 years since we’ve known each other.”

Yom and Marius’ hometowns are different, but since they are nearby, they have been quite close since childhood.

“But…”

“And when you’re mired in debt. I did my best for you.”

Marius before marriage.

To do business, he opened a fruit shop in Roman, but it quickly went bankrupt.

If you ask Marius about the most difficult time of his life, he would probably say that it was a difficult time.

At that time, Yom had taken an active role in helping Marius.

Yom divided up his missing salary and gave it to Marius, helped Marius, who had nowhere else to go, to stay in his small house, and helped him get back on his feet both materially and spiritually.

If it weren’t for his help, Marius wouldn’t be here.

To that extent, for Marius, Yom is like a benefactor who helped him live a second life, but now Marius cannot grant Yom’s request.

“Look, no matter what. Can you help me with smuggling…”

“Shh, your son Lucius is the archduke’s secretary? Then isn’t it a no-brainer to hand out a permit at the gate?”

When passing through the gate.

Vendors must pay taxes on the goods they plan to sell.

That is, when a peddler enters a city or castle.

Check all items in the wagon.

So it’s not easy to smuggle, but…

If it is an intelligence item issued by the Ministry of Defense, it is exempt from searches and taxes.

In other words, Yom is planning to receive a certificate from the Ministry of Intelligence through Marius’ son Lucius.

“Hehe, man… Is that easy to say?”

Normally, Yom wouldn’t ask for something like this, but now he has a desperate reason.

“Please, please! Please… help me save my life.”

“Hehe…”

Connell, the son of Yom, is Hanlyang.

At first, he earned money by working steadily for Yom, but he became addicted to gambling with women and took out large loans using the land deed of Yom’s store and house deed as collateral.

And he lost it all on gambling with a woman, and before he knew it, the deadline was approaching and Yom realized what was happening when he saw a letter from the bank.

However, it is almost impossible to replenish the money spent by mortgaging the store and house.

Therefore, Yom, who knew that if he couldn’t get money by the deadline, his entire family would be forced out onto the streets, had no choice but to decide to smuggle.

They decided to smuggle platinum, too.

Unlike modern Earth, platinum is known to be a cheap metal that can be used to counterfeit gold coins, and trade in platinum is banned on a large scale.

In particular, the handling of platinum in the United Kingdom is not so good, to the point that they collect platinum and throw it into the sea.

So if you counterfeit gold coins using platinum… you can make a lot of money. It can be said to be a suitable business for Yom.

“No matter what, it’s still like that… Huh.”

“Hey, take this.”

Yom takes out a small ring from his pocket.

“This is a ring that proves my mother’s identity. I’m giving this to you.”

When he was young, Yom always showed off a ring, saying that he had noble blood flowing through his body.

“If you sell this, you will get 200 gold.”

Marius sighs when he sees his friend, who was always confident, turn out like this because of his family.

“Phew… I’ll talk to my son first… but don’t get your hopes up.”

Yom’s face brightens at those words.

“Is it true? Really, Marius?”

Yom says, hugging Marius.

“Thank you so much! Thank you so much!”

When Yom repeatedly thanks Marius, Marius worries about how to convey this to his son Lucius.