In front of me, an unknown human could do anything, and it was frightening, but I answered for now.
“Ian. My guard.”
In fact, I hadn’t asked Leianne to be my partner yet, but I had faith she would permit it.
Besides, even if Yanshi did something, Leianne was strong, so it should be fine.
Regression is never a walk in the park!
“Leanne seems unusually close to that mercenary.”
Just in case Yanshi misunderstands Leianne, I actively defended him.
“Surprisingly, we get along well, and he makes me comfortable.”
“Is that so?”
But why does it feel like the temperature drops the more I talk?
‘Why does Yanshi hate Leianne so much?’
Talking about Leianne seems like a bad choice. I quickly changed the subject.
“Such matters could be handled through the communication magic tool.”
I invested in and promoted a masterpiece of persuasion.
“Of course, it would be more convenient, but somehow, I’m not inclined to do so.”
Could this person be pursuing an analog sentiment?
“Why?”
When I asked with a smile, Yanshi sweetly smiled with closed eyes.
“I can’t meet my lovely younger brother otherwise.”
Oh my. I got goosebumps.
How can one smoothly utter such a greasy line without even licking their lips? I wanted to learn that incredible acting skill.
“Of course, if you want to hear his voice, I intended to contact you. It would be great if you could enter the mansion you saw, but that seems difficult, right?”
Is he keeping me close to observe and monitor me?
“Haha… I find it more comfortable here.”
Maintaining my habitual defensive wall, I stepped back from Yanshi. In that instant, Yanshi’s expression froze.
‘Did I make a mistake?’
I tried to remedy it with a realization, but Yanshi was faster. He once again put on a gentle expression, as if asking what happened.
“You don’t show any gaps. My cute little brother is not giving me any chances.”
“A gap? I don’t understand what you mean.”
“The innocent act and the pretending to be ignorant look cute.”
Yanshi lightly poked my cheek with his finger and withdrew gracefully.
“Well then, see you later, Leanne.”
“…Yes.”
Watching Yanshi’s back as he walked away, I narrowed my eyes.
‘What does that person want with me?’
I had two communication magic tools in my possession. One was a special magic tool given to me by Matopju Isis, and the other was a general magic tool received as a gift from Adenmir.
If I revealed the special magic tool, it would be akin to advertising, “I am Liri Arsel.” In reality, it could be considered a magic tool exclusively for Isis and Leianne.
Therefore, for communication with others, I used the magic tool Adenmir had gifted me.
Each magic tool had a unique number, so if you knew the number, you could contact the person.
In order to evoke the feeling of the mobile phone I used in my past life, it was an idea I presented to Isis. I took out a special magic tool and connected it to Leanne. However, even before the resonance sound rang for a second, the connection was made immediately.
“Ah, Leanne?”
[Yes. I’m listening. Please speak.]To receive it this quickly. It seemed like Leanne was either using a magic tool or something.
“If I may start with the matter at hand, can you attend the National Foundation ceremony as my partner?”
[Yes.]“Uh, yes…”
Such a short yet firm approval left me speechless. I did think Leanne would naturally agree to my request, but I didn’t expect such a resolute response.
“That’s the end of the matter.”
[…Yes.]“We’ll discuss the details tomorrow.”
I tried to end the communication, but I couldn’t. It was because Leanne called me.
[Liri, wait.]“Huh? Do you have something to say?”
[…Well.]Leanne somehow hesitated. While waiting silently, thinking it might be a difficult thing to say, another magic tool suddenly resonated.
“Wait a moment, Leanne. I received another communication on a different magic tool.”
[I’ll wait.]“I’ll quickly deal with this and be right back.”
I connected to the resonating regular magic tool. Soon, a familiar voice came through.
[Lady.]The one who gifted me this magic tool was Adenmir. Ironically, this was the first time Adenmir had contacted me through the communication magic tool.
“What’s the matter, Your Excellency?”
[Beltran seems to be bothering you.]“Oh, that. I’m already ignoring him.”
[Just continue to ignore him.]“I’m doing that even without your advice.”
It was bothersome, but as long as there were no plans to meet, I could unilaterally ignore him. I didn’t need to reply when the butler wasn’t looking.
‘Even the Emperor said I can ignore him if the Second Prince causes trouble.’
This was ignoring approved by the Emperor.
[If you were having difficulties, I thought you might, but I underestimated.]“It’s okay. It would be awkward if you overestimated.”
[Has the Empress called you again?]“Not yet.”
[If she does, let me know. I’ll accompany you.]“You don’t need to worry so much.”
[That way, I can be at ease…]Just as the conversation with Adenmir was about to continue, Leanne called me.
[…Liri.]Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)
One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!
Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.
The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.
The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.
Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.
Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.
…
Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.
Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.
After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!
Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”
The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.
It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.
When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…
Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.
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