Madam and the Stable Keeper (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 103

“Walter. Are you nervous about receiving an award from His Majesty the Emperor?”

On their way to the Imperial Palace by carriage to attend the New Year’s Ball, Edith asked him, noticing he seemed slightly more tense than usual.

Walter found her innocent question rather absurd.

“It’s not like I’ve only been good at fighting for a day or two—why would I get nervous now?”

“I suppose you’re right.”

Edith couldn’t help but agree with his playful reply. After all, whether trapped in Portrion or serving in the volunteer corps, Walter had always stood out as extraordinary, as if belonging to an entirely different world.

Seeing her readily acknowledge his abilities, Walter let out a brief chuckle. He wanted to tell her—if only he could— that his nerves had nothing to do with the Emperor, but because he intended to propose to her tonight.

Of course, since the Lexion lawyers had already begun working to nullify Edith’s marriage to Viscount Portrion, she likely anticipated his proposal to some degree. If everything went smoothly, he might even present her with a grand ring.

However, after hearing Duke Lexion’s words, Walter had decided to bring the timing forward.

“They say if you melt down the brooch bestowed by His Majesty the Emperor and use it to craft a ring for your proposal, luck will bless your beloved.”

“Luck, you say…?”

“Your grandmother once told me that the luck brought by the brooch I won in the gladiatorial tournament and gifted her helped me survive death countless times.”

The moment their eyes met, Walter realized Franz hadn’t mentioned the brooch merely to boast about his victory.

It was a silent plea—do whatever it takes to resolve the magic issue safely and live happily together for a long time.

Normally, Walter trusted himself, not fortune or divine favor. Just a few years ago, if someone like Franz had given such advice, he would’ve dismissed it outright.

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