Attribute-less.

Among those who harness mana, there are very rare individuals with no specific attribute. If one possesses a large amount of mana, they usually become a mage. But what if the mana amount is small?

“I had appointed that woman as my wife because I needed to give birth to a child with a fire attribute right from the beginning.”

Feeling nauseous at the cunning plan, I sensed something.

Upon hearing the term “attribute-less” from Nella, perhaps noticing our hesitation, she raised her head and defended herself.

“So, I’ve been determined as Prince Hadel’s wife for a very long time! Wouldn’t the Prince have known about it too?”

Hadel stared at her with a cold expression.

“Who decided that?”

“Well…”

Nella closed her mouth. Seeing her eyes rolling, it was clear that even if she spoke, it wouldn’t change much.

Sensitive to negative emotions from others, Hadel immediately extended his hand.

“There’s no need to say more. Goodbye, Miss.”

“Your Highness!”

Nella was promptly escorted outside.

The butler, who had been dignified until then, shrank his shoulders and shook his head as if what he had been saying was a lie.

“Even though we drove her away, I’m worried she might really freeze to death. It was quite a mess when she first appeared, wasn’t it?”

“Was it that bad?”

I had no knowledge since I was emptying the castle. In response to my question, the butler touched his forehead and shook his head.

“Oh, don’t even mention it. She threw off her outer clothes and seemed like she was really going to die. How could we have opened the castle gate in such a situation?”

Although it was briefly mentioned in Hadel’s words earlier, it seemed that Nella had desperately clung to entering the North.

Hadel sighed, rubbing his head.

“I don’t understand why I suddenly sent away the fiancée.”

I shrugged my shoulders. It might not be visible because I was thinking too complicatedly; the reason might be simple.

“Maybe to shake things up in the North.”

Whether Hadel acknowledged the fiancée or not, causing a disturbance in the North would be enough.

And although it felt refreshing to drive her away without thinking, the problem was not so easily solved.

“Really freezing to death would be an enormous problem.”

Even refusing the king’s chosen fiancée would leave a stain of rejecting the king’s command, but if she were to die? I made a serious expression.

“I don’t know who suggested it, but it’s a very malicious method.”

After all, since it’s not your own life, you would instruct someone to risk their life easily. The Northern cold was severe enough that, if she stayed outside without her outer clothes for a few hours, she might really freeze to death.

Yet, I couldn’t welcome her. No, my heart couldn’t allow it.

Then how could this situation be resolved?

After contemplating for a while, I slowly spoke.

“Let’s go up to the capital.”

“Marian.”

Hadel widened his eyes at my words. I spoke confidently.
“Now it’s time for us to make a move. We’ll use the excuse of bringing Nella and her companions to the capital and go up there together.”

It was a sudden and ingenious idea. Nella wouldn’t have to risk her life protesting, and we wouldn’t need to take on any risks either.

“Moreover, we might be able to exploit their weaknesses.”

Let’s see how they react even if we go to the capital and create a commotion. I asserted confidently.

Unexpectedly, Hadel, who I thought would applaud my excellent idea, remained silent. When I asked why there was no response, Hadel replied with an embarrassed expression.

“Visiting the capital is one of the things I’m prohibited from…”

“What?”

I doubted my ears. Seeing me so surprised, Hadel’s aide rushed over and explained on his behalf.

“It’s truly prohibited.”

Surprisingly, when Hadel was sent down to the North, the king issued such an order. Going up to the capital without my permission is prohibited. If violated, severe penalties would follow.

Hearing this fact, I became as angry as when I heard about Hadel’s engagement.

“Is this even reasonable? Either the king has gone mad, or he’s clearly under the control of a wicked witch!”

If not, it couldn’t be explained.

Through Hadel’s explanation, I understood that they weren’t ordinary parents who felt sorry for sending their young son down to the North.

“Even if she comes, I’ll punish her! Is the king really insane, or is he definitely manipulated by a wicked witch!”

It seemed that going there and confronting directly would be the only way to solve it. Since I continued to express my anger, Hadel calmly replied.

“First, I’ll notify them of the intention to visit the capital.”

I wanted to go to the capital not only to solve Hadel’s engagement issue but also to address Nella’s struggle outside. Waiting for a response by sending a letter would take too long.

After pondering for a moment, I nodded confidently.

“No. I have a way too.”

Sending a letter directly from the capital without providing an answer would be inevitable.

“Let’s send a letter stating that there’s a woman I love, so please reconsider the engagement.”