Die If I Can't Marry Off My Favorite (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 37

My throat felt as if something had abruptly jammed it shut.

Right—Asperan was just this kind of person. Once someone entered his protective circle, he would guard them with his life, even if it meant losing his own limbs.

Long ago, Loakin had been placed within that circle—and thus, he became a sovereign.

I liked that Asperan.

“…I’ll gratefully accept this identification badge.”

No matter what happened, Asperan would protect me within his circle.

From now on, I wouldn’t have to tiptoe around, worrying I’d cause him trouble or get kicked out. Instead, I’d grow stronger as quickly as possible, so that whenever anyone dared attack Asperan, I’d stab them all without hesitation.

Sniffling through my nose, I still managed a wide, wobbly grin.

“It was me—suddenly dropped into an unfamiliar place, scared and overwhelmed. Maybe I could’ve just collapsed right there and cried endlessly.”

“Yes.”

“But since you, my lord, are here… thanks to you, I found the strength to stand up and run again.”

It had only been two months since I’d died and gained this new life. Thoughts of my family still crept up on me unexpectedly—that was unavoidable.

I didn’t know if it was some unconscious defense mechanism kicking in, but while I wasn’t driven mad by sorrow, I still occasionally sank into melancholy, my body drooping with heaviness.

In those moments, I always thought of Asperan—my absolute favorite, whom I’d already admired before, but now adored even more after meeting him in person.

There was something I absolutely had to do for him. Something I must accomplish to stay with these kind people from now on.

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