After Linking the Villainess and Male Lead (5 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 39
Seeing Calix deep in thought, Adelia urged him once more.
“If the two of you protect me, that’ll be enough, right? Huh? And I’ll be careful too—I promise!”
“…Fine. But you must never leave my side.”
Adelia kept pestering him, waving her pinky finger, until Calix and I exchanged knowing glances.
Helpless against Adelia’s wheedling, we finally gave in and agreed to her wishes.
Calix nodded toward Adelia in acknowledgment.
“Yes. I won’t let you out of my sight. Let’s go, Helena!”
Adelia beamed brightly and grabbed my hand.
Led by her, I stepped down from the carriage, followed shortly by Calix.
“Let’s go!”
Together with Adelia, who cheerfully led the way, we entered the square.
With utmost caution, we mingled among the crowd and joined in celebrating the Empire’s victory.
When people danced, we danced along; when someone sang, we hummed the melody with them.
Just as Adelia said, sharing joy with so many others made it even more delightful.
“Helena, aren’t you glad you came out?”
I nodded with a bright smile.
Hearing both news of Adelia’s pregnancy and Kaern’s victory on the same day—it was a moment I’d remember for the rest of my life.
After enjoying a wonderful time at the square, I safely returned to the mansion with the two of them.
That evening, Adelia and Calix treated me to a delicious meal they’d prepared together.
The next morning, I woke early, finished all my preparations, and quietly looked around my room.
The thought of leaving the place where I’d stayed for several weeks filled me with lingering reluctance.
‘I’ll come back again.’
By then, I’d surely meet the sweet child who’d resemble both Adelia and Calix.
Shaking off my wistfulness, I stepped out of the room.
On the first floor, Adelia and Calix were waiting for me in the hall.
“Helena.”
“Adelia.”
Adelia came forward and clasped my hands.
“Did you pack everything? Nothing missing?”
“Yes.”
“Take this to eat on the way. I filled it only with things you like.”
Adelia handed me a basket full of snacks.
“It’s fine… but thank you. I’ll enjoy it.”
I accepted the basket and passed it to my maid.
“And Helena, this is a letter I wrote for my brother—could you please deliver it to him for me? I think it’ll reach him faster through you than by post.”
“Of course. I’ll be sure to give it to him.”
I carefully took the letter Adelia offered and tucked it safely into my inner pocket so it wouldn’t crease.
“Oh, I regret that I won’t be able to attend the return celebration banquet this time. I really wanted to go, but it seems impossible.”
“His Grace will understand. And he’ll be happier than anyone else, I’m sure.”
“Do you think so?”
“Yes. I’ll attend the banquet myself and make sure to deliver your letter to His Grace.”
“Thank you, Helena.”
After finishing my conversation with Adelia, I turned to look at Calix.
“Lady Rosentia.”
“Viscount Crayton. Thank you so much for everything. Thanks to you, I’ve had a wonderful rest and leave with only happy memories.”
“Thank you for coming all this way for Adelia’s sake and spending your time so generously.”
“I only came because I missed Adelia.”
“Having Lady Rosentia with us allowed me to see Adelia so happy. Therefore, I’ve arranged my family’s carriage for your journey back—I hope it will make your trip a little more comfortable.”
“Oh? No, really—it’s fine. My own carriage is more than enough.”
I politely declined Calix’s kind offer, insisting that it wasn’t necessary.
“Helena, please accept this as a gift from me and ride in the Crayton family carriage. Okay?”
“Adelia…”
“It’s just—otherwise, I won’t feel at ease. When you first said you’d come here, I should’ve sent a carriage right away. How thoughtless of me.”
Adelia frowned, reproaching herself.
“No, really—I’m perfectly fine.”
“We all know how rough the road here is. The Crayton family’s carriage is specially designed to be sturdy and comfortable for our region’s terrain. Please take it. And I’d also feel better knowing you did—for my sake too.”
“Huh?”
“Because the moment my brother hears you had a hard time traveling back and forth, he’ll definitely scold me.”
Since even Adelia kept insisting I take their carriage, I finally gave in with a sigh and nodded.
“Alright. Thank you. I’ll ride it comfortably. Thank you, Viscount Crayton.”
And so, I departed for the capital in the Crayton family’s carriage.
Outside the mansion, two carriages stood side by side.
One belonged to my family, and the other to the Craytons.
The Crayton carriage clearly differed from those used in the capital—even its wheel size and thickness made it look notably larger and sturdier.
“I’m really leaving now.”
“Travel safely, Helena.”
With tears glistening in our eyes, we tightly embraced each other.
“Take care. Always be careful—extra careful, okay?”
“I will. And Helena, have a great time at your studies abroad.”
“Yes. Then I’ll go now.”
“Safe travels!”
“Goodbye.”
After that bittersweet farewell, I climbed into the Crayton family’s carriage.
Just before the carriage departed, I opened the window and waved to Adelia.
“Goodbye, Adelia!”
“Take care, Helena!”
With that final exchange, the coachman’s command rang out, followed by the horses’ whinnies.
“Hyah!”
“Neeeigh!”
The carriage immediately set off, and I kept my eyes fixed on Adelia, who grew smaller and smaller in the distance.
Even as the carriage crossed the estate gardens and approached the main gate, my gaze remained locked on my friend, who watched me with tender longing.
Thanks to the Crayton family’s carriage, my journey home was far more comfortable.
Passing through many towns and cities along the way, I saw, as Lushatra had said, that every place was immersed in celebration over the war’s victory.
The capital’s return ceremony would surely be held on the very day Kaern and his army arrived.
‘I mustn’t arrive late.’
I wanted to welcome him in the capital upon his safe return.
Fortunately, not only was the carriage well-suited for rough roads, but the coachman was also experienced with such terrain, allowing us to reach the capital a full day earlier than expected.
As soon as I arrived in the capital, I headed straight home.
“Miss!”
The moment I stepped down from the carriage, Amy, who had been cleaning outside the mansion, ran over with a cheerful greeting.
“Amy!”
“Did you have a good trip? Did you get to see Lady Adelia well?”
“Yes. Adelia and I had a wonderful time together. Did you do well while I was away?”
“Yes! I worked very hard on everything you entrusted to me. Are you feeling unwell anywhere? Any pain?”
“I’m fine. I’m perfectly healthy.”
“I’ve regretted so many times that I didn’t go with you. But I’m relieved you returned safely.”
“I came back safe and sound. Look—even Adelia insisted I take the Crayton family’s carriage so I could travel comfortably.”
I pointed toward the carriage standing behind me as proof.
“Wow, even the wheels look different from the ones used in the capital!”
“Right?”
After a brief chat with Amy, I turned to the coachman and spoke.
“You must be tired from the journey—please rest well here. I’ll have a servant show you to a place to stay shortly.”
“Yes, Miss. Thank you.”
Leaving the coachman behind, Amy and I entered the mansion, chatting lightly.
“The southern army hasn’t arrived in the capital yet, has it?”
“No, they said they’ll arrive tomorrow.”
“Oh, good.”
“Are you planning to attend the return ceremony tomorrow?”
“Yes. I want to see His Grace safely back.”
“Then I’ll have everything ready so you can leave right away tomorrow.”
“Thank you.”
As we walked, we soon reached my room.
“Miss, would you like to eat right away, or bathe first?”
“I’ll bathe first, then eat.”
“Understood. Please rest in your room for a bit, then.”
“Oh, wait—I should take a quick look around the garden before bathing.”
Just as I was about to step inside, I suddenly remembered something I needed to check.
Having neglected it for so long, I wanted to see how it was doing right away.
“But you must be tired—wouldn’t it be better to rest a little first?”
“No, it’s fine. I can rest later.”
“Yes, Miss. Just don’t overexert yourself.”
“I won’t.”
Immediately, I headed back out to the garden behind the mansion.
Male lead is a Love-Obsessed Merman
When he discovers she has gone, he risks everything to pursue her on land, enduring agonizing pain to transform his tail into human legs…
One-line summary: Male lead chases female lead. The male lead’s love is a bit sick, an invincible love brain.
Synopsis
During a voyage at sea, Jiang Yang accidentally captures a merman.
Servant: I heard that mermen are fierce and brutal.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman obediently rubbing her palm like a puppy: “You call this fierce and brutal?”
Servant: I heard that mermen have no human nature.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman with wet puppy eyes, obsessively calling her ‘A Yang’ like a childish infant: “You call this having no human nature?”
With great difficulty, she releases the merman back into the sea and returns to shore.
Who would have thought that in less than half a month, the merman, who should have been freely wandering in the South China Sea, would shed his scales, endure the pain of losing his tail, transform into human legs, and come ashore to find her?
He kneels at her feet, rubbing her palm, with merman tears rolling down: “A Yang, don’t abandon me.”
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