To You, So Noble and Vulgar (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 71

Ariana had been about to give up her desire to save that child, but changed her mind.

‘If I can’t save even that one life, it means I’ve ultimately done nothing at all. And I also need to see just how far Father will go to grant me such an inconvenient request.’

Ariana was certain life in Dongryeong wouldn’t be entirely smooth. Therefore, she needed to find out in advance just how much Russell, the Marquis of Dongje, would tolerate for her sake.

“Father, is it really impossible?”

“Ariana. Dongryeong holds ill feelings toward Paganus. People are still dying in the northeastern borderlands from raids by Paganus remnants.”

“…….”

“If you take in that child, there will be people who won’t look kindly upon you, the child’s owner. Your life could become unsettled.”

“Will that unrest be greater than the unrest I felt within the Bronte household?”

Ariana spoke with a faint smile.

“I’m used to criticism. I’ve even been blamed for things I never did, so criticism for something I’ve chosen won’t shake me. Father, I want to keep that child by my side. Whatever happens because of it, I’ll bear the consequences myself.”

Ariana’s voice was gentle yet unwavering. Her blue eyes were the same.

Russell looked down at Ariana with an inexplicably full heart.

‘So this is it.’

A daughter causing trouble for her father—yet so endearing he couldn’t bear it.

-“I really don’t understand why that one insists on being such a headache, brother. Honestly, I wonder who they take after.”

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