Rishi squinted her eyes and stared at the man who suddenly barged in.

With red hair and eyes, he appeared as if he were on fire.

He was tall and broad-shouldered like K, but he didn’t exude intimidation. Freckles on his nose made him look playfully innocent, like a good-natured boy.

‘Who is this man?’

If he had red hair and eyes, there was only one person that came to Rishi’s mind. However, in her past life, the person she saw with such a handsome appearance did not have a bright and lively atmosphere.

“Oh, Milansis Piamondo, the Duke. It’s awkward to barge in like this.”

K muttered slowly, unfazed by the intruder. Rishi held her breath.

‘Is this man Milansis Piamondo? Really?’

In her past life, Milansis Piamondo had suffered significant injuries in a fight, with over half of his face distorted by burns, and he had lost one eye. His voice was not as clear as it is now; it used to be hoarse and muffled due to the damaged vocal cords, giving off a gloomy atmosphere.

People used to fear him, immersed in strange sorcery.

However, Milansis today was a man with a pleasant and friendly atmosphere that everyone could like.

“It’s awkward indeed, K. I’m in quite a predicament. How could you not invite me to your wedding… Huh? Who is this beautiful lady here? Nice to meet you for the first time.”

Milansis, who had been shouting loudly, suddenly showed interest in Rishi.

Rishi felt awkward.

In this situation, who could be standing next to K, the Green Countess, other than the woman who married K?

Trying to decipher Milansis’s expression, Rishi realized he was genuinely curious about her identity.

Misinterpreting Rishi’s gaze, Milansis tilted his head slightly and said, “Oh, Lady Whoever. You shouldn’t look at me with such eyes. Currently, I have no owner, but I’m trying to refrain from love… uh?”

Some ladies burst into laughter.

Only then did Rishi recall the various evaluations Milansis received among the ladies before he suffered severe injuries.

Milansis, who married early in his past life, divorced within two years.

The last words of his former wife, known for her calm and mature demeanor, echoed in his mind.

Various evaluations about Milansis disappeared as his personality changed dramatically after the severe injuries.

Therefore, in this current life, Milansis, who had not been injured yet, meant ‘suitable for a short-term relationship but not a husband, an irritating human.’

“Mir.”

K calmly spoke as if this attitude from Milansis, Mir, was familiar.

“Right now, under these circumstances, wouldn’t it be easy to figure out who the lady by my side is?”
“Hmm? Really? Am I in a situation where I have to solve this riddle?”

Mir mumbled and glanced at his chief of staff. Rain Gale, who had been silently guarding Mir, spoke in a low voice.

“The Green Countess, who married the Green Count and held the wedding today, Green Countess, Your Grace.”

“Oh! Right. Hahaha. I already knew. It was a joke, a joke. You know, K? I like jokes.”

“…Your sense of humor always surprises me, Mir.”

“Anyway, you are truly beautiful, Lady Green Countess.”

Mir, without Rishi offering her hand, grabbed it anyway, lifted it, and lightly kissed the back of her hand.

Before Rishi could react to this ruthless rudeness, Mir let go of her hand as if he had finished what he needed to do for Rishi and turned to K.

“Anyway, K, I am deeply disappointed. Very shocked. How could you not invite me to your wedding? Who am I? It’s me, Milansis Piamondo. Your close friend!”

“Do you not remember two years ago when you told me never to appear in front of you again, threatening to cut my throat if even a single strand of my hair was visible?”

In response to K’s reply, Mir opened his eyes as if he couldn’t believe it, then subtly turned to Rain Gale.

Rain Gale calmly confirmed, “It’s true, Your Grace.”

“This can’t be, K! It was a joke, a joke! Did you keep that joke in mind? You really, my friend, jokes don’t work on you.”

Mir chuckled and patted K’s arm.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Rishi was amazed at how hard he was patting, but K showed no sign of pain.

“Even though you’re strong against jokes, I didn’t know you would come to my wedding without me. Since you’re here, enjoy it.”

“Really? When does the feast begin?”

“…It’s already over, Mir.”

“No, does that make sense? Holding a wedding without me. I brought a wedding ring to bless you!”

When Mir raised his right hand, Rain Gale placed a ring case on his hand.

Mir, as if proposing, opened the ring case in front of K.

Inside was a diamond ring of enormous size. It was much larger and more intricately crafted than the one K gave to Rishi.

“No matter what, it’s too late, Mir. A wedding only needs the bride and groom. Still, I appreciate the ring.”

K took only the ring from the case.

Mir, without showing any displeasure, handed the empty case back to Rain Gale and said, “This isn’t the end, right, K? Can’t you hold another wedding for me?”