The End Of The Special Contract Marriage (Completed Main Story) - Side Story 2

The royal family of Roshan had prepared a banquet far more lavish than expected. It seemed their way of making amends for insisting that the couple—on their honeymoon after two years of marriage—attend.

The King and Queen worked quite hard to keep the meal lively and pleasant.

Considering the disparity in national power between the Kingdom of Roshan and the Setron Empire, as well as the fact that Aracila and Damian had recently played key roles in apprehending traitors, their efforts were understandable.

After all, Damian was the young head of House Vandermir, one of the pillars of the Empire, and Aracila was a mage destined to become Archmage of the Tower.

“When I heard the Duke and Duchess were coming, I was overjoyed. In these times, when young people so often neglect their families and nations in favor of leisure, you two stand as a shining example of a proper, admirable couple.”

“Exactly! Your reputations have spread so far and wide—I was eager to meet you myself.”

Supporting the King’s hearty laughter, the Queen looked across the table at Aracila.

Her doll-like, exquisitely sculpted face and perfectly poised manners charmed the Queen deeply. Despite her dazzling beauty, Aracila’s humble and gentle demeanor won the Queen’s unreserved affection, prompting her to speak warmly.

“Your mother must be remarkable to have raised such a beautiful and well-mannered daughter. I’m truly envious. My own children still have much to improve upon.”

“Your Majesty flatters me.”

“Oh my, you’re modest too!”

The Queen, who had been effusively praising Aracila, suddenly raised her voice and gestured toward her daughters sitting quietly beside her, eating in silence.

“I really do envy the Duchess’s mother. My daughters are all careless and reckless—practically tomboys! And unlike you, they’re neither beautiful nor slender; they’re quite plump. Look, isn’t that true?”

“Mo-om…”

Jasmine, the second princess of Roshan, blushed. Among her sisters, she was the sturdiest and most robust—a fact her mother had pointed out repeatedly, turning it into a deep-seated insecurity.

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