Finally, Walter managed to calm the turmoil within and said, “If you have any thoughts of going to watch Helen’s speech, I suggest you reconsider. Public opinion about Lady Helen of Portrian isn’t favorable.”
“I know. I might even face an attack, but I do want to go and watch, so I can’t say I don’t have any thoughts about asking for an escort.”
Edith didn’t want to cause any more trouble for him and the members of the volunteer corps.
Among the corps members, there were those who still regarded her as the former Lady of Portrian. What chaos would ensue if the crowd in the square recognized her?
Furthermore, it didn’t seem like Elizabeth had given up on ascending to the capital yet. If, by some chance, a violent conflict erupted, Walter would have to protect himself, so he decided to stay out of the way.
“Walter, I’m more worried about you than myself. Be careful and come back in one piece.”
Whether intentionally or not, for the past few days, Walter had been returning in the early morning hours, well past midnight. However, since the inauguration ceremony would take place during the day, he didn’t know if there would be time for a serious conversation after finishing his duties.
But as soon as Walter heard her sincere concern, he chuckled like someone twisted. Instead of trusting her, he couldn’t help but wonder what she had done to deserve such concern.
“Well, I’m not a trustworthy guy, so I don’t think I’ll come back in one piece.”
Listening to his sarcastic tone, Edith glared at him for a moment.
Then and now, it seemed that Walter didn’t think he would get hurt at all. Of course, having magical power meant having overwhelming strength, but even so, why wouldn’t he just say he’d be careful when someone was worried about him?
“I may not be able to knit, but I can sew up torn wounds. If you want to see me so badly, come back with some injuries.”
“…”
“Well, it’s better this way. My hands were itching for the past few days anyway.”
“…”
Seeing his immediate response, it seemed that Edith was a little angry.
At that moment, and even now, Walter seemed to be completely indifferent to her concern. Of course, he didn’t think he would get hurt much. And although having magical power meant having overwhelming strength, why wouldn’t he just say he’d be careful when someone was worried about him?
“Walter, what are you doing?”
“…”
“Who knew Madam could get so angry?”
Suddenly, Cassius realized that the conversation between the two of them just now was similar to the conversation between the Reinhardt couple, where the man couldn’t even say a word to the woman.
“If you’re going to keep talking like that, why did you call Benjamin, the journalist who was investigating in the province?”
“…”
“And why did you ask for expensive winter clothes for women?”
Even though Helen hadn’t given Walter a single penny in salary, he had earned a fair amount of money by taking on requests from employees. In addition, not long ago, Helen had given him part of the personal property given to Portrian’s lady. It was compensation for helping her and for the seven years she had imprisoned Walter.
‘Helen probably saw Walter’s power and thought he might be the heir of a powerful family, so she made a deal in advance. Later, if Walter carries the family on his back and sues, he’ll have to pay an astronomical compensation, but with the agreement now, it will be settled cheaply.’
Here’s the English translation of the passage, keeping the character names and genders consistent:
“Helen probably saw Walter’s power and thought he might be the heir of a powerful family, so she made a deal in advance. Later, if Walter carries the family on his back and sues, he’ll have to pay an astronomical compensation, but with the agreement now, it will be settled cheaply.”
In any case, as soon as Walter became a lord, Edith asked for winter clothes for her. Such a childish lovers’ quarrel after laying them out like this.
“It’s noisy. I should start going soon, so get ready.”
Cutting off the conversation, Walter stepped ahead.
“Cut the water with a knife, water.”
Cassius followed him with a smirk.
When the time came, Ijazel rode a carriage engraved with the Portrian family’s crest and entered the central square.
The crowd that had gathered to point fingers at the lady of the manor fell silent for a moment when they saw her, who looked younger and more tender than they had expected.
“Where did the other ladies of the manor go? Is she the youngest lady?”
“She must have been scared of the volunteer corps, but she managed to negotiate…”
There were still many who criticized Ijazel, but many also praised her for fulfilling her duties as a lady, even though it had only been two years since her marriage.
Having confirmed that Ijazel had become the acting head of the family on behalf of Helen, and that she had signed documents agreeing to pass on the position of Portrian’s lady to a qualified woman, people applauded.
“Long live the new Lady of Portrian!”
“May peace and blessings reign in Portrian’s territory!”
Amidst the cheers that erupted from all sides, Ijazel asked Helen in a low voice.
“Um, Helen.”
“Please, Lady of the Manor.”
Even though Helen had handed over the position of the head of the family, Ijazel’s status as the lady of the manor had not disappeared.
She asked in a small voice as she watched people.
“Do you happen to know where Edith Portrian is? She didn’t seem like the type to run away…”
In Helen’s view, it seemed that Walter was not going to release Edith so easily. But she was not even more inclined to let her see Edith in a tough situation.
“Don’t worry. Edith will be fine. You know she’s a strong person, don’t you?”
Helen’s words, spoken with confidence, had the power to make the listener believe her. Ijazel agreed with her words and nodded.
The two of them stood side by side and waved to the crowd. At that moment, when paper flowers someone had scattered enhanced the atmosphere, and the cheers were reaching their climax.
“Ugh…!”
With the scream of a trumpet, the man who had been guarding the two of them up close fell backward. Nicholas Portrian’s knights were in a frenzy, but the members of the volunteer corps detected the attack within seconds and formed ranks.
“Both of you, get on the carriage.”
Rinehart, who had been appointed as the commander of the knights as soon as Helen took over the lordship, spoke.
However, Helen couldn’t accept his suggestion so hastily.
“Rinehart. Right now, the enemies are not targeting me but…”
When Helen’s anxious gaze turned toward Walter, a man holding a sword rushed fiercely toward him.
The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
