“She seems to really like me now. I already mentioned meeting Gongja-nim at the Western-style restaurant, and today’s appointment as well. Perhaps things won’t go as planned.”
“Lorissha.”
“…….”
“I’ve never lost before. I told you. You will be the first lover of Caidel Kaidel.”
“…Really the first time? I thought you were joking.”
Seemingly hurt in pride by my surprise, Caidel Gongja slightly furrowed his brow.
“I’ve been wielding a sword since you were three. I became the youngest knight as soon as my head grew, simultaneously preparing for an early graduation from the academy, and when that was about to be finished, I went to the Tunbar Mountains.”
“Not early admission but graduation?”
“I thought studying was worth it.”
I couldn’t think of anything to retort when he boasted about himself so much.
“So, after finishing this, I have to find a marriage partner. And now it has come to this.”
“Did you think of love like working?”
I asked and realized my mistake.
Isn’t it natural for nobles to make pre-arrangements between families right after birth, and marriage is more like a deal? After all, they are people who are born and die for the sake of their families.
He didn’t try to hide it again and spoke openly.
“I thought of it more as a responsibility than work. If I knew it would be this enjoyable, I would have made time for it sooner.”
This guy should hide a bit more.
“Why did you work so hard?”
I asked out of genuine curiosity.
If he’s the son of the first Lion, he would inherit honor and wealth without much effort.
Even his grandson could brag about it for a lifetime with ‘Our grandfather was the first Lion,’ but he answered simply.
“Because I am Kaidel.”
The distant feeling he had felt from him returned, and I fell silent for a moment.
I’m only struggling for my own retirement, and he’s dedicating his life to being a worthy figure to take on the power of the empire.
Although I felt bad, I had to admit that it was only natural for people to admire him and look up to him while keeping Graciano in his arms.
Meanwhile, the table setting was complete.
I lost my words looking at the giant lobster in front of us.
‘Does this person have a grudge against the sea?’
As I tried to break the lobster shell and grasp the small hammer, he quickly took it away.
I said with a sigh, “Don’t hit me.”
Then he laughed as if he was exhaling a breath. It meant that he hadn’t thought of hitting me.
He took my plate as well and started spreading the lobster meat.
“It’s okay…”
Really, it’s okay.
But it was too late to say it’s okay, and I couldn’t help but get lost in his actions.
I thought knights were people who killed enemies with brutal force, but his hand movements were really delicate.
As I thought about how he might have killed the Amata tribe with such delicate swordsmanship, a shiver ran down my spine.
“Lorissha, are you okay?”
I said in confusion.
“Why, why Lorissha all of a sudden?”
“Of course.”
“It’s Roar. Roar.”
Then he looked at me and grinned.
“You’ve gained confidence. Lorissha.”
“…….”
This guy suddenly hits people’s hearts. As if he had eavesdropped on the conversation between the Count and me.
I realized that he had said something similar to the Count a long time ago.
“Considering that you are experiencing identity confusion between Roar and Roba, wouldn’t it be better to use a fixed title?”
Unpleasant.
But he was right.
So far, I felt the name ‘Roar’ attached to me was excessively heavy and cumbersome.
But I didn’t have the courage to insist on ‘Roba.’ I was afraid that using that name would make me feel too lonely.
But now, ‘Roar’ seemed tolerable as heavy and cumbersome. It wasn’t as difficult as before to call myself Roar and think of the Count as my father.
Caidel Gongja grinned and transferred a pile of lobster meat to my plate.
“This sauce is special from Etrang. Be sure to taste it, Lorissha.”
“Are you ignoring my request now?”
I stared at him sharply. Then he narrowed his eyes and mischievously smiled.
“All the tables around us are concentrating on us. Calling you Lorissha makes you look friendly, doesn’t it?”
‘Just kill me now.’
I sighed deeply and picked up a fork to put a piece of lobster meat into my mouth.
“Oh…!”
“Heh.”
I was born and lived my whole life suffering from prejudice and discrimination. Yet, even I had prejudices.
These damned noble guys weren’t idling around here just for fun. It was because this special Etrang sauce was delicious!
Caidel Gongja, seeing my eyes shaking uncontrollably from the shock of the taste, smiled as if boasting and destroyed his own lobster.
Already enchanted by the taste, I forgot the warm gazes from the tables around us and even lost track of time.
The moment I thought about returning to this world was when I wanted to loosen my waistband because I was so full.
Although I regretted eating too much, I couldn’t pretend that the delicious food wasn’t delicious.
“Gongja-nim, it was the best.”
“I am a bit like that.”
“No, the food.”
“I ordered it.”
“Yes, yes. Gongja-nim is the best.”
“You’re welcome.”
After Being Cheated On, She Picked Up a Treasure (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: The husband I married on a whim had been secretly in love with me for a long time.
On the day when Jun Shao finally obtained the imperial decree for her marriage, Lan Qu, the person she had admired for six years, defied the decree and ran away.
Her gentleness and devotion, her promise of a lifetime together, were all disregarded by him. Instead, he dreamed of entering the palace to serve the Emperor’s sister as a sixth-rank attendant.
News of this incident spread throughout the capital, and the alleys in front of and behind the Lan mansion were crowded with people who came to watch the commotion.
Jun Shao should have been embarrassed and angry.
But someone stepped in to protect her dignity.
The figure was in a miserable state, yet still possessed an undeniable elegance and handsomeness.
The young lord struggled to climb the wall of the Lan mansion and shouted to her, “If he won’t marry you, I will!”
So, Jun Shao took advantage of the situation and married the person.
She thought the young lord did it to save the Lan family from the crime of defying the imperial decree, but never imagined that from beginning to end, what he coveted was her.
*
After the wedding, Jun Shao felt like she was living in a dream.
Her Wife-master was as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, skilled in the six arts, well-versed in poetry and literature, capable of being gentle and attentive, and also grand and dignified. Most importantly, she was the only one in his heart and eyes.
Jun Shao didn’t know how Lan Shiwu, as a illegitimate son without a father and blessed with beauty, had managed to preserve his purity, recklessly escape, and use his last ounce of strength to ruin his own reputation, all because of his love for her, just to stand before her.
She could only see him gazing at her with eyes full of love, and when she bestowed a name upon him, his eyes shone like stars.
“You have come to me like a weary bird perching on a branch. I shall call you A Qi.”
