From a position where she was worried about when and how the wedding might be called off, it was clearly good news that the ‘engagement meeting was confirmed.’

However, the idea of hosting both families for Riley was a great burden. It was also a burden to have to deal with inlaws who she didn’t even want to call parents or family, especially since the other party was the head of the Lannister family.

Who wouldn’t be nervous meeting the most noble family in the Empire?

“When is it?”

“In two weeks.”

“It’s faster than I thought.”

“We need to proceed quickly. The more you delay this kind of thing, the more you lose.”

I’m getting married, with this man.

‘Can I do well?’

When they initially agreed to marry, her mind was so occupied that she hadn’t thought deeply about the wedding, but now that the date for the engagement meeting had been set, various worries came first.

Just because the engagement meeting was confirmed didn’t mean the marriage was confirmed. In reality, the biggest obstacle to this wedding was likely to be the engagement meeting itself.

‘Even if the Duke of Lannister was a friend of my father, marriage is a practical issue, a separate matter. If he doesn’t like me and my family, if he opposes so, this marriage… it will be gone with the water.’

Of course, Gibnen said he was prepared to go through the guardianship process in case the marriage was called off, but that process was so complicated and took so long that her inlaws might sell her off somewhere in the meantime.

Like hastily making a marriage agreement with Earl Ermainz.

“Are you worried?”

“…To be honest, a little.”

“Don’t worry. The wedding will proceed smoothly according to plan.”

‘Will your family like me?’

Riley turned her head without daring to say these words out loud.

It was a question she wanted to avoid, and she was afraid to hear the answer.

From the entrance exam of Horizon Academy to the engagement meeting.

Just a few days ago, her life had been going on carelessly, so how did it become so complicated and nervewracking?

‘I have to do well, I have to.’

To never lose this man, this marriage.

(This is a time separator.)

Arpeggio’s closeknit education had officially begun.

Riley entered the magic storage room as soon as it struck 6 in the evening, just as he had instructed.

He mentioned to Saki that he hates any disruption to his routine, which repeats mechanically every day, and especially emphasized punctuality.

Thanks to that, she arrived at Horizon at 5:40, but had to wait 20 more minutes until 6 before she could meet him.

But he didn’t pay attention to Riley.

An awkward situation unfolded as she stood embarrassedly watching him, yet he went about his business as if she didn’t exist. He cleaned around the magic storage area, checked the magic wave graph, and checked for deficiencies or anomalies.

‘He’s really busy.’

She had honestly thought he would be very frivolous, judging by appearances. A kind of prejudice.

Unlike other departments where no one seemed to be working hard, there was only Arpeggio here, with just an old bookshelf filled with ancient tomes, a simple table and two chairs for meals, and a huge magic storage unit. So it seemed like there was absolutely nothing to do.

But his job was quite complex and meticulous. He checked the wave graph connected to the magic storage unit every minute, and delved into analysis at the slightest sign of abnormality.

She now realized why he was in such a beggarly state. As he analyzed the graph, he nibbled on a piece of bread. And then, perhaps feeling embarrassed about eating alone, he yelled at Riley.

“Hey, there’s food in there if you open it, so take some and eat.”

“Yes.”

Riley went to the place Arpeggio had pointed to and opened the box.
찬 기운이 가득한 상자에는 먹을 것과 마실 것이 가득했다. 물론 대다수가 간단히 끼니를 해결할 수 있는 빵이나 수프였고, 마실 것마저도 전부 술이었다.

Riley grabbed a sandwich and sat down in a corner for a late meal. The sandwich was cold but very tasty.

After finishing her simple meal, Arpeggio took Riley to the library, where he selected a few dusty books and threw them at her.

“Read them all, memorize them all.”

“All of this?”

“Why? Three books a day is the minimum requirement. You need to catch up with others’ ten years in just a month. Were you planning to take it easy?”

“No.”

“If you’re going to whine, leave. I have no intention of taking it easy, and I don’t need weakwilled people.”

She had no intention of taking it easy. Riley took the books with a determined look and nodded her head.

“I will do it.”

With a sigh mixed in his voice, Arpeggio spoke to her as she opened the book with a burning will.

“Yeah, do it a little. Please.”

(This is a time separator.)