“Oh my? What displeased you in such a short time?”
Madame Hedes cautiously asked, stuttering.
That’s when Count Philip’s face, which had been soft until now, changed. He didn’t say much more, but his face said, ‘If you say so, then it is.’
For a moment, his once gentle atmosphere felt sour.
Madame Hedes, sweating coldly, tried to shift the atmosphere.
“So the next item is…….”
VIP shopping might be comfortable, but it felt like sitting on pins and needles in this atmosphere.
I quickly scanned the wagon, wanting to finish shopping.
A pure white lace parasol, a black parasol the color of the night sky, and a featherdecorated fan caught my eye.
“Don’t explain everything. Just tell me what I ask.”
I stopped Madame Hedes from explaining the products with a gesture, and unfolded the white lace parasol.
It looked similar to the one I had earlier.
“This is basic, so I must have it.”
Next, I unfolded the other parasol.
The night skycolored parasol sparkled as if stardust was sprinkled on it, with crystal pieces attached.
I hesitated as I looked at it. Should I buy what I like rather than the basic one?
“This one is pretty too…….”
Hearing my mumble, Philip told Madame Hedes,
“Pack both.”
“Yes, Count.”
‘Uh?’
I handed the parasols to Madame Hedes, a bit surprised.
‘I thought of buying just one since I already bought perfume?’
But judging from Philip’s demeanor, it seemed standard for nobles to buy multiple items in a boutique.
‘Well, that’s good.’
I calmly picked up the featherdecorated fan.
With slender and pearly stones forming the fan’s rib, adorned with soft feathers, it was beautiful. A gentle breeze arose as I fanned myself.
“It’s very pretty.”
Madame Hedes, brightened by my compliment, kindly added,
“It’s a highend product. One of the main materials, ivory, is of the same quality as that offered to the king.”
“Ivory? The fan’s rib is ivory?”
I had to stop the pleasant fanning.
“Are there many elephants in the world?”
“Of course not. They’re on the brink of extinction. That’s why it’s highly favored.”
Madame Hedes and I were conversing when Philip lifted the corner of his mouth.
“It seems the fan also pleases Madame.”
“Yes, it’s very pretty indeed.”
Philip urged again with a gentle tone, persuaded by my agreement.
“Then let’s buy the fan as well.”
At the same time, I snapped the fan shut.
“I don’t want to use such a thing.”
My words wrinkled Philip’s expression.
“Such a thing?”
“Yes, we shouldn’t use such cruel products.”
“……Why?”
“What?”
For some reason, his face looked shocked.
“Didn’t Madame enjoy and use ivory more than anyone?”
“…….”
Certainly, I will translate the passage based on the provided guidelines and character information:
“Moreover, ivory is a good business item in this territory, and it’s cruel.”
He said in a tone of disbelief.
I was also astonished.
‘…Good business in this region?’
A sense of failure arose again.
‘Content that was not in the original work has appeared again. Or I forgot.’
While reading the novel, I was curious about how the male and female leads would end up. I was not interested in the story of Philip, the supporting character, doing business.
Anyway, Philip looked at me with a ‘why don’t you know?’ expression, so it needed to be handled.
“In the past, I liked ivory, but not now. If it’s endangered, it must be protected, right?”
“……”
“It’s terrible to kill just because ivory is beautiful. No matter how I think about it, it’s awful.”
Philip’s forehead wrinkled even more.
“I did not expect to hear such words from the lady.”
“Such words? It’s true, isn’t it? Do you know how long it takes for an elephant to breed? A full 2 years. And they are so intelligent.”
“……Huh.”
Philip seemed at a loss for words.
I stuck out my tongue as if to emphasize my opposing opinion more strongly.
“I wish I could make an elephant protection law if I wanted.”
“You? A protection law……?”
“Yes, it’s really brutal and outrageous, isn’t it? We must ban elephant hunting and punish those who kill them. You can do it since you are the lord.”
Suddenly, Philip’s complexion stiffened.
“Have you been thinking that way all this time?”
“……Yes?”
Philip said nothing to my answer.
He took out a pocket watch from his possession and stood up, speaking to Mrs. Hedes.
“Charge everything the lady buys today to Count Morris.”
“You? Everything?”
“Also, the packaging of perfume and fans… It would be best if Mrs. Hedes did it herself. Now.”
“Yes, Count.”
When we were left alone, Philip said,
“I will take my leave now, madam. Enjoy the rest of your shopping.”
His tone felt somewhat cold.
“……?”
“……”
‘Wasn’t he caring about me? Why did the atmosphere suddenly change?’
Actually, that was the normal attitude with which Philip had been treating Ellen. Still, it was a little confusing, and for a moment, it also felt somewhat regretful.
‘If I say something good, shouldn’t he be more reassured that his wife has changed?’
No matter how I thought about it, what I said was very normal. Although it wasn’t wicked, it wasn’t a statement that could be taken seriously.
‘Perhaps…… even if I change, will Ellen’s fate not change?’
I became anxious as I thought that.
If I continue to look like a villain without a countermeasure to them, it will be a big problem.
‘How do I completely avoid a death flag?’
I asked Mild, who was behind the sofa, concentrating in a resting position, in a light tone.
“Why did he do that?”
“I apologize, madam.”
“That’s right? You don’t know either, Sir Mild?”
“That’s not the case, but……”
“Oh? You know?”
Sir Mild couldn’t easily open his mouth.
“It’s okay, tell me honestly.”
“Well…… Your statement about ivory was a bit excessive.”
“My statement was excessive? Why?”
The look in Sir Mild’s eyes seemed to say he really didn’t know.
“Explain it to me.”
“Ivory trade is one of your husband’s main businesses, isn’t it?”
‘…Main business?’
“Moreover, recently your husband personally hunted an elephant.”
“……!”
It became clear all at once.
I had criticized Philip without even blinking an eye.
Even if what I said was right a thousand times, the person hearing the criticism would not feel good.
‘If I apologize for not knowing, won’t it lack sincerity?’
I, who was internally conflicted, decided to abandon my worries.
‘Ah, let it be. It’s a divorce anyway.’
Even if I felt bad, my fate to die wouldn’t come from speaking about protecting animals.
At that moment, Sir Mild cautiously asked.
“Madam, I am really curious now. Will you not tell your loyal knight?”
“What?”
After looking around to make sure there were no ears to hear, Sir Mild lowered his voice.
“Was it a planned divorce?”
Note: The translation follows the guidelines provided, including the past tense, accurate character names, and consistent line numbers.
When the male lead is punished by carrying the female lead’s child and having periods like a woman
“I’ve given birth to two children for you, yet you still think about him.
Was I nothing but his substitute to you from beginning to end?”
Synopsis:
Meng Huan, a scumbag who has dated countless girlfriends, transmigrates to a female-dominated country.
Day 1: Whether it’s female dominance or not doesn’t matter. The beauties here are passionate and amorous. Isn’t it easier to date them than in modern times?
Day 2: After a night, Meng Huan discovers the differences in the female-dominated world. Men here actually have chastity locks and menstrual cycles. This hinders his ability to perform, damn it!
Day 3: What’s wrong with sleeping around? I don’t want you to marry me. I’m meant to be a playboy. I don’t care about male virtues… What? You want to drown me in a pig cage? Marry, I’ll marry!
Day N: Meng Huan inexplicably vomits and receives the shocking news of his life… He’s pregnant.
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