Didn't Plan to Become a Companion (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 25

“We all know it, don’t we? It wasn’t Fennel that the gods chose.”

“Mariette, there’s no need to belabor a fact that everyone already knows.”

“The situation has changed, hasn’t it? Fennel’s daughter has not only manifested but also awakened.”

Few people knew that fact. Ricardo’s eyes narrowed. Nevertheless, Mariette did not avoid his wary gaze.

“Even so, nothing changes. We all know it clearly. That the Saintess is your companion.”

Ricardo revealed the emotions boiling inside him as he ran a hand through his hair. Normally, he would have handled it smoothly, but for some reason, today he felt unable to tolerate the Crown Princess.

Regardless of his situation, Mariette continued speaking.

“The only reason you can be even temporarily engaged to Fennel is thanks to His Highness the Crown Prince’s consideration—remember that.”

“…….”

“You must become emperor. You must never forget that.”

“Enough, Mariette. I understand your devastated feelings as you look at your husband who cannot walk…….”

Ricardo loosely crossed his arms and stared at Mariette as if watching a boring play on stage.

“Right now, I’m letting it slide that you’re crossing the line.”

Mariette clenched her fists tightly. Devastated feelings—once a name was attached to the emotion she had felt since yesterday, it became impossible to contain it any longer.

“You’re right. I am miserable right now. The fact that the cause of all this is none other than me and my son is an indescribably horrible feeling. So you, who are involved in this matter, must know. How precious half a life is to someone who has only ten years left.”

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