Since Lea came up to the capital, there have been too many things happening.

She made her debut in high society for the first time, developed a new medicine, received a proposal from the emperor, and attended a hearing. Events swept over Lea like a storm.

‘Come to think of it, I stayed in the capital longer than I originally planned.’

The plan was to leave immediately after meeting the Duke.

Due to her prolonged stay in the capital, news about Bialritzkal was occasionally received only through letters or newspapers.

‘It might be okay to sell Botox as a special tourism product for Bialritzkal.’

If that happened, the demand for Botox might decrease a bit, but considering the development of Bialritzkal, it wasn’t a bad option.

Due to people wanting to get Botox, Bialritzkal would prosper even more. Lea casually spoke to the Duke, who was sitting in front of her, drinking tea.

“Duke. How about going to Bialritzkal together?”

“To Bialritzkal?”

“Yes. It seems you’ve been away for too long.”

Akhia, hearing Lea’s words, brushed his chin as if pondering.

Besides, he had just received a letter saying that Saturn was lacking manpower, so Lea’s suggestion didn’t sound bad.

Moreover.

‘It wouldn’t be bad to go as a honeymoon.’

Although they hadn’t held a wedding ceremony, they were undoubtedly a couple.

Thus, despite the Duke’s title, they were leading a married life at the Heidern Duke’s estate. However, Akhia felt uneasy because he hadn’t done anything for Lea.

Recently, among newlyweds, there was a trend of going on a honeymoon together.

‘I wanted to go together as well.’

It would take a bit of time, but if they took a different path than originally planned, there was a tourist city that many honeymooners had visited.

‘At the annual lantern festival, if we release a lantern together, we’ll never part ways.’

Just as the festival was in full swing, if they hurried, Lea and Akhia could release lanterns together.

Thinking of Lea being pleased, Akhia’s lips involuntarily curved upward.

“Alright. As soon as preparations are complete, we’ll depart right away.”

In response, Lea applauded with joy, displaying a bright smile. He promised himself that he would create memories that would last a lifetime in Lea’s memory.

But his happy imagination didn’t last long.

A few days later, it became the morning when the two were leaving for Bialritzkal. Akhia, lightly thinking about the tasks he would do with Lea in his mind, came down to the first floor with a light heart.

However.

“I’ve seen your face while coming and going, but it seems this is the first time formally greeting you. I’m Edward Allensia. It’s a long journey, but thank you for allowing me to accompany you.”

Akhia’s face wrinkled as he met eyes with Edward. Why was that unfortunate face smiling so much in front of him?

‘Moreover, he got permission to accompany us?’

Akhia looked at Lea, as if hearing this story for the first time.

“Duke, don’t you remember? Edward originally served as the administrator of Bialritzkal. When I mentioned that I would be leaving for Bialritzkal, he asked if it was okay to accompany us.”

“…”

“You were asked, and you said it was fine.”

“Did I?”

No way. There was no way he agreed to go with that brat…

Suddenly, a faint memory surfaced above Lea’s face, looking at him with reproachful eyes.

In the midst of being busy with top-level affairs, she once brought up a story about Edward. However, that story was about asking for permission for him to accompany them.

Regret flooded Akhia for having allowed it without proper consideration due to busyness.

“Do you remember now?”

“…Yes.”

“Are you okay with it?”
Seeing Lea worryingly ask, Akhia couldn’t bring himself to say it’s impossible. Akhia turned his head, still looking at the face of the man who was still single.

No matter how much he allowed, it was proper for him to step back in a marital relationship if he had any sense. Behind the handsome face like a woman, it seemed obvious what he was thinking.

‘Dare he say where this is.’

For someone who couldn’t get in or out, direct language was needed.

“To Allenzia Yeongsik, you mi…”

And just as he was about to politely refuse, meaning ‘get out of here right now.’

“I was secretly worried about traveling alone, but thank you for your kindness. As expected, you have a very generous disposition, Duke.”

He lost the initiative to Edward.

Thus, Akhia, without properly refusing once, had to give up the dream of a sweet honeymoon.

But that didn’t mean Akhia would just stand still. Inside the carriage heading to Bialritzkal, he sharpened the blades of revenge against Edward.

After riding the carriage for a long time, the three of them could finally reach the Belarus Mansion after about two weeks.

“Thank you all for your hard work on the long journey. First, take a rest in your respective rooms, and let’s have a splendid dinner together in the evening.”