Since he has never liked anyone before, he might be confusing the feelings of liking and finding me cute.

This is not my delusion!

So, now I can confidently demand what I want.

In cases like this, the less liked person is the winner.

‘Then let’s try a test.’

“Sicar.”

“This is a temple, not a ducal house. If it’s not just the two of us, use the title of a married couple.”

“Oh, okay. Sorry. Duke.”
“You said you’re going to the coming-of-age festival, right? In that case, we shouldn’t reveal that we’re nobles. It’s better to just call each other ‘honey.’ Call me ‘honey.'”

“…….”

Saying that as an excuse, it sounded like he wanted to hear me call him “honey.”

“Dar…… l……”

“Since when did you start speaking so slowly? Do you want to spread rumors in this temple that we had a sham marriage?”

You’re speaking slowly because I’m demanding too much!

Hmm…….

I silently practiced the word ‘honey’ several times in my mind, swallowed saliva several times, and finally managed to say it.

“Dar…… ling……”

“You’re still slow.”

“Honey!”

“This time you’re calling too forcefully. Isn’t it difficult to say it softly without feeling awkward?”

He really wants to see that.

“Okay. Show me first.”

As soon as I finished speaking, Sicar, as if he had been waiting, said.

“Honey.”

Sicar, who would never say such words even if a knife was put to his throat, said ‘honey’ so easily that I was the one who became embarrassed.

I followed him like I was being dragged, and Sicar stopped and pushed his head back to look at me.

“Why? Honey.”

Why is this crazy guy doing this again?

“This is how you say it. If you’re going to disguise yourself, do it properly. Not awkwardly. So, you act properly too. Otherwise, we’ll have to share a bed in the future.”

“What does using such a term have to do with sharing a bed?”

“If you share a bed, you’ll naturally start saying ‘honey.’ ”

Ah…….

“Oh, I see. Honey.”

It really doesn’t suit me.

On the way to the chapel, I had to exchange the damn ‘honey’ word with Sicar several times.

The chapel was a little away from the dormitory, about the size of a small temple in a small rural village.

But still, it was big enough for over a hundred people to enter.

Although it was somewhat comforting that everyone was wearing the same clothes, it was still not easy with so many people.

On the way in, I occasionally felt dizzy.

Then Sicar put something on my head again. When I flinched, Sicar pulled my shoulder and said,

“Just wear a short scarf with a hood. It’ll be much better if you close your eyes. If you still can’t stand it, tell me.”

When did he prepare something like this?

I couldn’t see anything, but because of the bustling noise, I could imagine that there were a lot of people around.

As if imagining that if I closed my eyes, a ghost would glare at me, fear gradually overwhelmed me.

So I just couldn’t enter the chapel.

Although he said there wouldn’t be many people, I thought there would be around dozens of people, but it was still difficult with over a hundred people.
It would be nice if I could just sit in the corner like a mouse, but even that was not easy in this confined space.

In the end, I vomited a few times. At that moment, Sicar lifted me up.

“I guess it’s better to have the worship in the room. Judging by the looks of it, we might as well eat dinner in the room.”

Feeling like I was going to continue vomiting, I couldn’t even muster the strength to respond. My limbs were weak, and I was on the verge of passing out.

As we walked a bit further, the surroundings became quiet again, and only the sound of Sicar’s footsteps echoed.

When I peeked out from the hood, I couldn’t see anyone other than Sicar. Finally feeling relieved that I was alive, I took a deep breath and exhaled.

“I’m alive…….”

“Can you really go to the coming-of-age ceremony like this?”

“Still, it’s outdoors, so it should be much better.”

Suddenly, Sicar’s footsteps abruptly stopped.

“Sicar, what’s wrong?”

“I see a familiar face.”

Following Sicar’s gaze, I saw a familiar face approaching us.

“Oh, that person…?”

Before I could recall him, he waved his hand high and rushed towards us.

“Wow! Who is this?! Aren’t you the Duke and Duchess?!”

The one running towards us with bouncing steps was Jermy.

“Hey! Seeing that the Duchess is still with the Duke even in the temple, I once again feel the greatness of love. Duke.”

“Don’t talk nonsense, Jermy.”

Ah, right. I’m currently in Sicar’s arms.

After recovering from agoraphobia and regaining my senses, I felt so embarrassed. Whispering for him to put me down, Sicar gently lowered me.

“May you be at peace in the arms of the divine. Jermy, it’s great to see you here! I’m so glad!”

“I’m glad to see you too, Duchess. But why are you here?”

“Our grandmother is staying here, so we came to see her.”

“Oh. Is that so? I didn’t know because people staying here don’t reveal their identities.”

“But, Jermy, why are you here?”

Jermy chuckled and scratched his head.

“I came to work. The magical power of lanterns and street lamps here has dropped, so I came to light the fires. Although I won’t get paid since it’s a temple, I’ll receive sacred water instead.”

“Oh, I see. Then how long will you be staying here?”

“I think I’ll stay for another week. There’s more than one place that needs fixing.”

No wonder. A wizard wearing the attire of the temple’s followers. Jermy must have stayed a few more days and wore these clothes.

“But, at this time, it should be time to go to the chapel. Where are you two heading?”

“My wife isn’t feeling well, so we’re going back to our lodgings.”

“Oh? What’s wrong?”

“She just feels a bit nauseous.”
Jermy suddenly rummaged through something and handed it to me.

“If you have this, you might feel a bit better.”

What Jermy handed me was none other than holy water.

“Oh, did you go through a lot to get this?”

“It’s best to use it for someone who needs it urgently. Instead, you should treat me to something good later, right?! Well then, I’ll go to the worship service before it’s too late. By the way, my room is on the second floor of the Sun Pavilion, so if you ever need to find me, come there. See you later!”

After pouring out his words like a waterfall, Jermy rushed off to make it to the worship service on time.

Sicar, without a word, watched the spot where Jermy had passed for quite some time and then asked me.

“Why are you standing there like that?”

“I just had a really good idea.”

“What idea?”

“I thought about finding a match for Roen.”