Tiendavis - For Perfect Salvation (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 2
Dedicated maid and escort knight.
The conditions Edwin mentioned for the territory inspection were met.
From the morning, the sky was clear. It was the perfect day for a territory inspection. However, something else was troubling Olivia now.
“Are you alright?”
Olivia looked at herself in the mirror. A bright yellow dress and a wide-brimmed hat. It was a dress she had never worn before, as per the princess’s order for the territory inspection.
It’s a territory inspection, after all. Wouldn’t heavier, more formal clothing be better? As she worried, Bethany firmly shook her head.
“For formal inspections, I’ll prepare an elegant and dignified dress. But today, since you’ll be closely examining every corner of the territory, a dress that allows easy movement is better.”
Bethany was right. This bright yellow dress was light and easy to move in. Even after riding the carriage, she could walk around as much as needed.
As if proving her background as the former grand duchess’s dedicated maid, Bethany meticulously attended to Olivia.
She braided Olivia’s hair neatly and applied makeup with skilled hands. Then, she brought an antique jewelry box and opened it, saying,
“And this.”
Inside the jewelry box was a white crystal necklace Olivia had never seen before. Each time the tiny, fingernail-sized white crystal swayed, it seemed to faintly shimmer green.
It didn’t seem like an ordinary white crystal, but before Olivia could look again, Bethany fastened the necklace around her neck. As soon as the platinum chain touched her skin, Olivia’s eyes widened.
“Bethany, did you cast some kind of magic on me?”
Even the slightly chilly breeze felt refreshing. Her entire body felt warmly enveloped. Bethany shook her head.
“It’s because of the necklace. It’s a magic stone.”
“A magic stone?”
Even when she lived as a noblewoman, she could count on one hand the times she’d seen a magic stone. To wear such a rare item, with so little left in reserves, as a necklace. As Olivia grew flustered, Bethany’s eyes softened.
“It belonged to the former grand duchess.”
“Is it alright for me to wear something so precious?”
As Olivia expressed her surprise, Bethany smiled warmly and shook her head.
“No, it’s fine. Even if the former grand duchess were here, she would have gifted it to you. When she first came to Bicander, she struggled to adjust to this cold land. Now, you’ll have to get used to living here, won’t you?”
Bethany spoke of a future tied to this place as if it were a given, and Olivia silently fidgeted with the necklace. The small gem under her fingertips felt solid.
As if reflecting the steadfast trust Bethany showed.
Bethany smiled brightly at Olivia and said,
“Well then, shall we go for the territory inspection?”
Two carriages bearing the grand ducal family’s crest. And five escort knights.
It was a modest group for a territory inspection, but Olivia actually liked this setup.
“With a small group, we can stop by restaurants without trouble. Do you remember the place I mentioned yesterday?”
Edwin’s excited voice from last night came to mind. As the corners of Olivia’s mouth lifted, Edwin, sitting across from her, grinned.
“Your face looks especially bright today, Olivia. I don’t think it’s just because of the bright dress, is it?”
“The territory inspection is exciting. I’m also looking forward to the restaurant. And…”
Olivia glanced out the window and added,
“The knight I really wanted on my side has become my escort.”
Through the window, she saw Dian driving the carriage with an expressionless face. Yesterday, when she asked him to take good care of his escort duties, his face had been grim.
“Wasn’t I your first?”
Edwin’s face looked sulky. Olivia quickly nodded and replied,
“Of course. Edwin, you’re the first knight who pledged an oath to me.”
At Olivia’s words, Edwin narrowed his eyes, clearly pleased. Seizing the moment, Olivia subtly asked,
“But Sir Szelin seems to particularly dislike His Majesty.”
To be precise, it felt like he disliked her, but Olivia vaguely blamed the emperor. Edwin chuckled.
“Well, it’s hard to like him, isn’t it?”
“Because he’s a knight of Bicander? Or is there some personal reason…”
Was it due to the longstanding tensions between the grand ducal family and the imperial family? Or a personal reason? Olivia asked indirectly.
“If I give a hint, it’s probably more personal…”
A personal reason. Yesterday, Dian said he was twenty-one. A young knight, just a few years into adulthood, holding a personal grudge against the imperial family.
Olivia widened her eyes, waiting for Edwin to continue. At that moment, Edwin lowered his voice dramatically.
“…But Olivia, what happened to the person who said they’d handle things on their own?”
“Well… you’re right.”
Olivia raised her palm in a clean admission. As Edwin said, she had no choice but to trust in her own abilities.
The ability to open people’s hearts. Reflecting on Edwin’s words, Olivia looked at Dian. Silently, she cast a mental spell toward the knight who wouldn’t even glance at her.
Open your heart, open it.
Whether it was the spell or her gaze, Dian, who had been riding steadily, suddenly looked up. Their eyes met briefly, and he frowned deeply, turning his head away so sharply it almost made a sound.
Olivia smiled slowly.
Dian’s attitude now reminded her of the capital’s nobles who disliked her during her teenage years.
Suddenly, Edwin’s hand blocked her view. At the same time, his languid voice reached her.
“Don’t pay too much attention to Dian.”
The moment their eyes—his red eyes—met hers, Olivia let out a soft gasp.
Those eyes, looking at her as if they truly desired her.
Someone who looked at her the way Olivia had always wanted.
Even if she tried not to notice, Edwin kept drawing her attention. The air in the carriage grew warmer, and his affectionate gaze pulled her in.
Olivia swallowed once. Without realizing it, her expectations had grown. Her heart, once shattered by family and a former fiancé, was now sparkling again, leaning toward Edwin.
If only she could express the words lingering in her mouth.
Some unknown emotion still made Olivia hesitate.
“That necklace is pretty.”
“Oh, this.”
At Edwin’s words, Olivia glanced at him cautiously. It was her mother’s heirloom. A precious item. But Edwin smiled as if it didn’t matter at all.
“It suits you well.”
At those words, Olivia swallowed her complicated feelings. The pulse on the inside of her wrist, where Edwin had kissed her yesterday, pounded heavily.
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The first stop of the territory inspection was Sonear Street, the bustling district of Bicander.
To be precise, it was a restaurant on Sonear Street called Where the Wind Passes.
A polished wooden door and checkered tablecloths on rustic tables.
“Here’s your order!”
The cheerful shout of the waiter and the peppery smell of thin soup.
It was exactly as Edwin had described.
Olivia ate the soup with curious eyes.
“It’s delicious.”
At Olivia’s response, Edwin grinned proudly.
Lunchtime. In this crowded place, Edwin blended in naturally. With his striking appearance, the locals looked at him with awe and respect.
“The soup is good, but this place is famous for its turkey.”
On a large plate, steam rose from perfectly roasted turkey. With its savory, rich aroma, Edwin cut a piece of the leg for her.
Olivia, picking up her fork, widened her eyes.
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“Here’s more.”
Looking at the turkey the waiter set down, Dian said curtly,
“During the war, the turkey sent by our dear patron was really delicious.”
Eating turkey on the battlefield was unthinkable. Especially such a plump one.
“Is Rib Green doing well?”
Dian looked at Howard, seeking agreement. But instead of answering, Howard glanced back.
Fortunately, the “dear patron” who sent turkey during the war didn’t seem to hear Dian, as she was happily eating.
Howard let out a light sigh and said to Dian,
“You… if you enjoyed the turkey, behave yourself.”
This was a massive hint. Acting like a devoted follower of their patron Rib Green during the war, only to be rude to her now. Howard could already imagine the regret Dian would feel.
“I haven’t even eaten yet.”
Sadly, Dian didn’t get it. He tore into the turkey, eating heartily while thinking,
Howard, His Highness, and even Bethany.
Ever since the noblewoman arrived, everyone’s been acting strange.
Even when it came to stories about their patron Rib Green, who helped so kindly during the war, they just glanced back without a word.
All that was there was a noblewoman eating turkey as if it were delicious.
After the meal, the carriage quickly crossed Sonear Street.
Not as grand as Ruheirn Street, but still bustling and prosperous. Olivia had visited it once before. The scenery was familiar yet different.
“Bicander isn’t as neatly planned as the capital. Except for Sonear Street, most roads are still dirt.”
Edwin was right. Just a little off the main street, the barren northern wilderness unfolded.
It was impossible to see all of Bicander in one day. Edwin led her first to the mines.
The harsh northern Bicander. Its main source of income was gem mining, so visiting it was only natural.
But when they arrived at the pink diamond mine, Olivia’s jaw dropped at its sheer scale.
“Great hero, Your Grace, and my lady. I’m Stone, the mine overseer.”
Baron Stone, one of the few remaining vassals of the Bicander grand ducal family, was a portly, pleasant middle-aged gentleman. Rubbing his slightly balding head, he introduced the mine and brought out what he called the most beautiful pink diamond mined this year.
The baby-fist-sized pink diamond sparkled transparently in the sunlight.
“It’s finer than the one the Welton Kingdom’s prince bought at auction.”
It was famous that the Welton prince had offered a pink diamond necklace to propose to Princess Reina. To think there was an even finer one. If she knew, the princess would be green with envy.
At that moment, Edwin held out the pink diamond.
“Take it. It’s yours, Olivia.”
“Mine?”
Olivia, taking the diamond in a daze, gave a bewildered smile. It felt heavy in her hand, but somehow, it didn’t feel like hers.
“I already have a pink diamond necklace. The one you gave me.”
“That’s that, and this is even better, isn’t it?”
Something better.
The oddly unfamiliar phrase made Olivia look at the diamond instead of refusing. Meanwhile, Edwin pointed to the mine and continued,
“Bicander has a lot of mines. Besides this pink diamond mine, there are gold mines and blue sapphire mines in the western Antrel Mountains.”
“Showing off your wealth?”
Olivia smiled a little. Edwin shook his head with a gentle smile.
“All of it will be yours too, Olivia.”
“What?”
She couldn’t comprehend. It sounded like something grand. Edwin smiled loosely, facing her.
“In Bicander, there’s no distinction between the grand duke’s and grand duchess’s property.”
“…”
“So, if we marry, it all becomes yours too.”
The pink diamond mine, gold mines, blue sapphire mines. All of Bicander’s wealth.
The list of assets recited in his refined voice was staggering. Beyond the scale of the wealth, Edwin’s declaration of shared ownership was overwhelming.
Ahem, Edwin cleared his throat. Looking at his slightly shy smile, Olivia felt certain now.
“I have wealth too.”
“Really?”
Olivia nodded. Edwin knew she had left Madelaine with nothing. But seeing her earnest face, he teased,
“Wait a second. If I hear about it, it’ll become shared property. Is that okay?”
“I brought it as a dowry, so it’s already yours. If it’s shared, that’s better for me.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. Oh, but I can’t show it now. I’ll show it after it’s polished.”
“What needs polishing?”
“It might not have much value on its own…”
Olivia fidgeted with her fingers. At that moment, Edwin’s expression stiffened.
Suddenly, he recalled the day at the palace. Olivia had returned from meeting the princess, carrying something.
No way. His mouth went dry at the thought. Even if the princess didn’t know its value, she wouldn’t have given Olivia something tied to the white crystal mine.
But, if.
If there was such a thing.
Edwin hid his impatience and didn’t press. The moment he patiently waited for Olivia’s next words, his throat moved slowly.
“Your Highness, I have something to report.”
Howard approached from a distance. At this critical moment. Edwin suppressed his irritation. As he calmly opened his mouth to tell him to come back later,
“It seems urgent. Go ahead.”
Olivia smiled brightly. It was a completely different expression from the hesitant one moments ago.
“It’s not urgent. I’m more curious about your wealth.”
“I’ll show it off grandly after it’s polished.”
Olivia laughed playfully. Though he was burning with curiosity, Edwin didn’t want to rush her. Or rather, he wanted to hold on to his growing expectations a little longer.
Even if it was impossible.
Olivia, saying it wasn’t urgent, gently pushed Edwin toward Howard.
Pushed along, Edwin spoke low, just loud enough for Howard to hear.
“If it’s not urgent, we’ll have a sparring match as soon as we’re back.”
Sparring with Edwin was something everyone avoided. It sounded like a petty threat for interrupting this moment. But Howard, unfazed, handed over a telegram.
“It’s a telegram. It’s about the princess’s movements you mentioned.”
It was urgent, but the timing was terrible.
Edwin sighed lightly and opened the telegram Howard handed him.
Male lead is reincarnated to save his wife
I’ve also read this one twice already. The female lead is kinda soft and gets embarrassed easily—not really my type, but the plot is definitely worth reading. Hurry up and read it, y’all!
Intro
When Shen Yuan encountered Su Jin again in his previous life, she had already become the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. As for him, the former top young master of the capital, he had long since fallen into the abyss, becoming a singer on a pleasure boat.
After a song ended, he was redeemed and sent to the Su Residence.
Su Jin respected and cherished him, gave him a roof over his head, and bestowed him with warmth. Shen Yuan fell deeper and deeper, but before he could express his feelings, Su Jin passed away.
Shen Yuan died to follow her in death, but instead, he returned to when he was fifteen years old.
At that time, he was not yet engaged, and Su Jin was just a poor scholar.
Shen Yuan gritted his teeth, casting aside all his pride, and thought of ways to coax and entice her every day.
The colder and more indifferent Su Jin was towards him, the more proactive Shen Yuan became.
He was not afraid of being mocked by the world, only wanting to marry his Wife-master early, to hold her hand and never let go for a lifetime.
[Note: This story will not specifically point out the male lead’s reincarnation time point; it’s all in the details. Whenever you feel that the male lead is acting strangely, he has most likely been reincarnated.]
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This is a chapter from a different novel… regret with all your might
is this chapter from another story?…… it doesn’t make sense at all…