In deciding to participate, there was another intention besides restraining the aides of Hwangbi.
“Most of the knights participating in the fencing tournament have opened the Orla or are magic users. Since it’s a place where a knight can use all the power they possess, noble families don’t send ordinary knights.”
According to Vane’s explanation, in the fencing tournament, it was legal to release magical power.
Considering the situation where he needed to awaken magic and share it with his child, participating as Walter was advantageous in many ways.
“Since the preparations are also complete.”
Edit knew that he was staying in the central building for etiquette and culture studies, but that wasn’t all.
In a special space made of magic stones, Walter learned how to control magical power from Franz and Vane.
“This way, even if you use magical power excessively, there won’t be sudden vomiting of blood or severe pain. We can’t prevent magical power from surging, but…”
Thanks to intense training, he could use magical power to a certain extent without pouring out blood or feeling severe pain.
Being able to use magical power calmly and smoothly in front of Edit was quite an important issue for Walter.
“If opponents worthy of facing in the fencing tournament show up using their full strength…”
If an opponent comes up who uses magical power to the extent of awakening, he can quickly share magical power with the child in his belly, and after that, he can focus on resolving his magical power surge problem.
As he checked his plan once again and smiled leisurely, those around him naturally moved on to the next topic of conversation.
“When the rumor spreads that the Duke is participating in the fencing tournament, the young ladies in the capital will be busy embroidering handkerchiefs.”
“Haha, after the New Year’s Festival, you’ll be busy with the influx of marriage proposals.”
“Marriage proposals?”
“Yes, indeed. Will the ladies participate in the fencing tournament, which can be quite dangerous for robust young men, just to pursue honor?”
Walter was contemplating who he would meet and how he would win in the fencing tournament, but knights and young nobles participating in the fencing tournament were also doing it for the progress of their love affairs.
“Worshipping heroes is universal.”
“Besides, since the fencing tournament is hosted by His Majesty the Emperor. There will be no lady who refuses the proposal of the one who won the honor permitted by the Emperor.”
When Lexion Duke showed interest in the marriage story, those around him started subtly asking questions to figure out his preferences.
Because they knew that for the prosperity of the family, there is no better investment than connecting Duke Lexion, who is of marriageable age, with their bloodline.
“By the way, didn’t I mention that my younger sister is in charge of the welfare project?”
“My younger sister has an excellent eye for art, and she has already discovered several outstanding artists. It would be an honor to introduce them if there is an opportunity in the future.”
Among those who subtly tried to introduce their blood relatives, some were more actively taking a step forward.
“Do you happen to have a preferred ideal woman, Duke?”
“A preferred ideal woman?”
Upon hearing those words, a scene came to mind.
“Then… a naked one.”
“…”
As he recalled the fourth madam who had caused his heart to plummet with just one word, he felt a fever rising in his body.
Defining his preferences was tricky. Did he like hearing his mistress, who secretly escaped from her master’s side, command him like a plea?
“If I answer like that, I’ll probably be treated as a pervert.”
Walter laughed, smoothly passing the question and discreetly turning his gaze away.
At that moment, Edit, who was subtly throwing glances as if curious about stories related to his marriage, appeared.
As those trying to engage in conversation gradually diminished, Edit moved to the reception room again with Cassius as her escort.
There, Benjamin, who had received her invitation and attended the banquet, was waiting.
“Thank you for coming, Benjamin.”
“I should be the one thanking you for inviting me. The chief editor was so surprised when he heard that I was visiting Lexion Mansion that he couldn’t continue his words.”
Originally, prepared to take a long vacation with the expectation of losing his job, Benjamin unexpectedly welcomed a boom.
Upon returning, he found that people in the capital were curious about the story of the Lexion Estate, leading to him being in charge of a special feature article on the territory.
Since it was understood that the Lexion and Fortrion had become friendly, merchants paid significant consultation fees for asking him brief questions about the territory.
“I’m almost doubling my salary because there’s no one else to tell the story of Fortrion.”
“Fortunately. It’s good that you’re receiving repayment for helping me.”
Edit knew that Benjamin was deliberately not revealing certain stories.
Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)
One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!
Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.
The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.
The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.
Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.
Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.
…
Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.
Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.
After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!
Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”
The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.
It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.
When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…
Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.
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