Chapter 25. Taking care of the snowflakes so they bloom. (9)
Cain’s chin was pulled in, and Carlo’s eyes were cold.
“… … .”
But despite showing such unpleasant feelings, they could not really refute my words.
‘Because there is nothing wrong with what I said.’
The tense atmosphere, like a taut string,
“Stop it.”
It was alleviated by Princess Violet’s grumpy voice.
“Fighting is only fun when you watch it, but it’s not so fun when I’m involved.”
“I’m sorry, princess.”
I quickly lowered my tail and handed him an apple.
“I was just telling the truth, but I didn’t expect you to be so excited.”
My body was facing the princess, but my eyes were round and focused on Carlo and Cain.
“Wasn’t I also a participant in the subjugation war? “I couldn’t help but say what was so obvious.”
“Yes, yes. “I understand.”
Princess Violet waved her hand half-heartedly.
Her face suddenly lost interest from the moment Carlo and Cain intervened.
“Then I’ll just go. Have a good night everyone.”
Princess Violet turned around and left the scene.
“It was an interesting story, Prince Abel.”
Don’t forget to leave one last word.
Princess Violet disappeared without any time to say anything. As she quickly moved away, Cain followed the hem of her red dress with his wistful gaze.
There was a moment of awkward silence,
“Thank you for participating in the subjugation battle despite your family’s troubles.”
Mikel said a calm word to Carlo.
“Thanks to you, I was able to safely complete the subjugation war and return.”
He was busy going around the banquet hall and saying hello to each family that participated in the subjugation war.
Now that most of the families have been thanked, all that remains is the Ardante family in front of them.
“It’s no big deal. “Shouldn’t we help each other in difficult times?”
Carlo answered that with a calm face. It’s as if he never objected when a subjugative war was first proposed.
Mikel nodded without showing any expression.
“I would also like to thank Prince Cain. “The courage you showed in the cadenza was truly impressive.”
“That’s too much praise. “I’m just sorry for showing my clumsy side.”
Cain lowered his head with an embarrassed expression.
“Similarly, I would like to congratulate Miss Leah.”
His red eyes moved to the side and took in Leah, who was standing silently.
“Congratulations on becoming the owner of Aria, the sword of winter.”
“thank you.”
Leah still bowed her head with a blunt expression on her face.
“Wow, the owner of the cadenza and the owner of the aria… … .”
“Aren’t the two swords said to be brother swords?”
All of the nobles who were watching showed great interest in the combination of Cain and Leah.
Isn’t it true that he is the owner of a powerful sword and an excellent swordsman who is currently attracting the most attention in the empire?
“Even looking at the swords, they really look like a good pair.”
“Aren’t the two of you about the same age? “I understand that you are married.”
At that moment, a whisper was heard from the Ardante family’s faction.
‘How much?’
I twisted the corner of my mouth.
It seems that the reason Carlo brought Cain here by hand wasn’t just to start a fight.
‘You’re going to tie Leah up with Cain, is this it?’
As expected, Carlo’s eyes as he looked at Leah were sparkling with greed.
“I’ve heard a lot about Princess Leia. Now that I actually see it, I think I’ll understand why Lord Mikel kept it hidden.”
Not to be outdone, other members of the Ardante family also helped.
“It’s worth worrying because she’s such a beautiful lady.”
“Isn’t that how all fathers who have daughters feel?”
“In that case, isn’t it the parents’ duty to find a suitable marriage partner?”
As soon as they finished speaking, their eyes naturally turned to Cain.
“What about Prince Cain? “He must have been staying with Lady Leia since Nod Territory.”
“I guess they both have something in common: they both have the sword of the four seasons.”
Cain looked at Leah with a somewhat embarrassed face.
“If everyone suddenly says that… … .”
The tone of speech was vague, but something unnatural could be felt in the expression.
When I caught it, I narrowed my eyes.
‘That guy, it looks like he brought up the story to Carlo?’
For some reason, the way he looked at Aria was unusual.
There’s no way he said this because he really likes Leah.
His taste is strictly for a gorgeous beauty like Princess Violet.
Rather, his intention is to use this situation as an excuse to keep Leah by his side. As a rein to silence the cadenza raging inside.
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‘Was the character this self-centered?’
This made it clear.
The altruistic side that Cain showed was only revealed when there was no harm to him.
When one finds oneself in danger, altruism disappears and instead, extreme selfishness takes over.
“It’s a cautionary tale, but ever since Miss Leah got her hands on Aria, I’ve been strangely inclined.”
Cain spoke in a shy, but serious voice.
“If you don’t mind, Miss Leah, I would like to have a serious relationship.”
At that moment, the reactions of both sides were divided.
“iced coffee… … .”
“at last… … .”
All the ladies who admired Cain let out a sad sigh,
“… … .”
Leah had a face completely devoid of emotion.
‘I want to kill him.’
Leah’s fierce eyes said so.
Her energy was shaking viciously, as if she wanted to pluck Aria and crush her right now.
“This was the first time my son brought up something like this, and I was embarrassed, too.”
Carlo chuckled and spread his arms.
“But since she is a daughter of the Concellare family, and since she is said to be Aria’s owner, I thought this was also fate.”
He turned to face Mikel, whose body stood like a stone statue.
“What do you think, Lord Mikel? “I think it’s time for me to give you an answer.”
A tempting offer that no father with a daughter can refuse. A delicious bait was placed: the hostess of the Ardante family.
“… … .”
Mikel stood still with an incomprehensible expression.
Then the members of the Concellare family also had no choice but to keep quiet.
This is because we know from early on that Mikel is struggling to find a wife for Leah.
Leah’s eyes as she looked at Mikel wavered dangerously.
“I’m sure you’ve told me this before. “I have no intention of doing that.”
Leah could not bear it and spoke in an impatient voice.
“Furthermore, I do not intend to marry someone weaker than me.”
“Oh, is that so?”
Carlo laughed out loud. It was like looking at a puppy that was acting immaturely.
“Yes, if you are the owner of Aria, shouldn’t you distribute something like this?”
He flicked his hand, attracting everyone’s attention.
“Then, how about the two of you compete here? Then Miss Leah will be satisfied.”
Carlo’s attitude said that Leah was lucky and got Aria by chance.
“Miss Leah is immature.”
“Girls of that age are usually very shy, so they often say things they don’t mean.”
Next to me, people from the Ardante family were whispering quietly,
“I don’t normally fight swords with the Lady, but… … .”
Cain, who was smiling a troubled smile, said.
“If Miss Leah wants it, I will do it.”
“-!”
Leia flashed a spark of anger in her eyes.
“now-”
The moment a harshly cracked voice came out of Leah’s mouth,
“Won’t you regret it?”
I blocked Leah’s path with a bitter smile on my face.
“If Miss Leah wins, what will you do then?”
I could feel Leah’s breathing getting tighter as she stood behind me.
“Hehe, what are you talking about?”
“Prince Cain is a swordsman who has shown outstanding talent since childhood. Are you saying he will lose?”
The people of the Ardante family bit me because they thought this was their chance.
“Those who don’t know much about swords should refrain from speaking.”
He still had a smile on his face, but the smile disappeared from his eyes. She stirred up the life that had been deeply dormant like an angry wave.
“The way I see it, there is no guarantee that Prince Cain will win.”
A frenzied energy surged like a tidal wave and hit them.
“–!”
“omg!”
The people of the Ardante family fell silent in astonishment. Some people with weak spirits even turned blue in the face.
In an instant, the surroundings became quiet. The people who had opened their mouths quickly looked at me with cold sweat.
Son of the strongest swordsman, Diego Kindreal. My words, which Mikel acknowledged and which led to victory in the northern subjugation war, had extraordinary weight.
“Abel, thank you, but I’m fine.”
Leah spoke in a much stronger voice.
“I will fight right now. “It would be quicker to show it in person.”
“… … Is that so? “In that case, should we start now?”
Even Cain wiggled his hands as if it was fun.
The moment right before the two people actually face each other,
“There is no need for that.”
Finally, Mikel stepped forward, his white clothes waving.
‘I’m going to get out quickly.’
I laughed when I saw the look in his eyes.
“Like Prince Abel, I am not sure whether I will win or lose in this match.”
Mikel continued speaking slowly.
“But if my daughter Leah wins… … .”
The corners of Mikel’s mouth rose very slowly and in an arc.
“At that time, Prince Cain would have to join the Concellare family. “Is that okay?”
People looked dumbfounded for a moment.
“that is… … “What do you mean?”
Cain asked back, unable to hide his embarrassment. Mikel answered as if asking why he was asking such an obvious question.
“It means that Leah is the successor to the Concellare family.”
Although the tone of speech was light, the content contained within was extremely heavy.
“-!”
Leah looked like she couldn’t believe her ears for a moment. The slightly open mouth expressed embarrassment.
“Are you serious when you say that?”
Carlo twitched the corner of his mouth as if it was absurd.
“Are you going to appoint your daughter as your successor? “This is truly unprecedented and amazing.”
“It’s not impossible.”
Mikel grabbed Leah and pulled her towards me.
“I’ll say it again.”
His two hands held Leah’s shoulders tightly.
“My daughter, Lea Nord Concellare, will succeed me as the lord of the Concellare family.”
He looked around and spoke in a strong tone.
“So, if you want to marry my daughter Leah, you must be prepared to join the Concellare family.”
Finally, Mikel smiled.
“Of course I should be able to beat Leah. “He is the son-in-law of the Concellare family, so shouldn’t he do that?”
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After Mikel made the bombshell announcement, Cain and Carlo left with shit-faced faces. This was because they could no longer lead the situation according to their plan.
‘If it’s a daughter of a single family, marriage talks between successors are a different matter.’
It was fortunate that Mikel intervened in time. Someone else almost plucked the ice flower that I worked so hard to grow.
“Father, I am. So I… … .”
Leah muttered in a damp voice. She had a face that I couldn’t tell whether she was smiling or crying.
“Leah, I’m sorry for giving you a hard time with my greed.”
Mikel’s face looked relaxed, as if he had completely shaken off his hesitation.
“I am always on your side.”
“father… … .”
widely.
He quietly closed the door so that the two could talk comfortably.
‘I can’t disturb the intimate time between father and daughter.’
I walked down the hallway and headed to the balcony. This was because the feeling as if the back of my head was being pulled was bothersome.
It feels like someone is constantly watching.
I looked for a space where I could be alone to find its identity. And the moment I closed the balcony door,
“Pyeolong.”
The sound of birds chirping caught the tip of my ears. When I looked back, I saw a dazzling silver little bird sitting on a tree.
“Pyeorrong, pyororong.”
The bird looked at me and blinked its brilliant golden eyes.
A color that can never exist in nature. And a presence that is not like an ordinary bird.
This bird could not be… … .
“Ekarot?”
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