CH 93

Chapter 93: It seems like everything has come together smoothly

“…Huh?”

It seemed that Albert had never imagined such a thing, and he tilted his head as if he couldn’t understand.

“Please listen carefully. I never wanted to marry you and the topic of engagement was brought up by your father, not me. My real father never even considered the idea of an engagement. He’s more the type of person who always seems to forget I even exist.”

“Bu, But my father…”

“It’s simple-minded to think that everything your father says is right. Can’t you imagine the situation? Have I ever spoken to you with any more politeness than necessary?”

If I had feelings for Albert, I wouldn’t have acted that way.

Albert seemed to have some understanding, and he averted his gaze.

I thought, if that’s the case, I wish they would both quickly get together and go to a world that has nothing to do with me. And with that thought, the next words came out of my mouth:

“So showing off your relationship with Michelia was nothing but a nuisance. If you really like her, then you should just hold hands and run away together without worrying about me, who you apparently dislike.”

Ah, that’s right, I thought to myself with a sneer, like a villainess.

“But you were someone who couldn’t even support one woman, weren’t you? You could only continue with our hated engagement for so many years as your father said…You’re just a coward who’s only scared of getting scolded by your father, aren’t you?”

At being called a coward, Albert raised his eyebrows. But then he lowered his head as soon as he saw Lars-sama beside me.

I decided to say what I wanted to say now.

“If it weren’t for this kind of thing, after you marry me and put on a show of endurance, you would have told Michelia something like ‘It’s for the sake of the family, I’m sorry. I’m a terrible man who sacrifices you to save the family. But I don’t want to let you go’, and then you would keep her as a mistress, right?”

Albert remained with his head down.

Since he didn’t even argue back, Michelia looked at Albert with a slightly resigned expression, as if remembering what I had said earlier.

“Among the commoners, it’s said that those who are mistresess are clawed at, isn’t that right? Because you’re not the legal wife you don’t have much authority. But you’re treated favorably from everything, from clothing, food and shelter, to something else…and so on.”

I said this, revealing the story I heard from Katie.

“Albert-sama, you may be good, but she’ll be living on a needle in a haystack for the rest of her life. Saying you love her and asking her to do that… do you really love her? Are you just thinking of her as a convenient woman?”

Michelia bit her lip.

She must have been shocked by Albert’s words and actions, which seemed to affirm what I had just said.

Albert had always intended to keep her in the shadows. She must have been reminded of that again.

But after a few seconds, Albert said with a groan,

“Sure, the house was important. Of course, all nobles are raised that way. It’s not just me who’s wrong. But…”

Finally, Albert raised his face.

His gaze was fixed on Michelia, who was listening intently to his words.

“For so long, I’ve been told to obey my parents and do what’s best for the house. But now I can break free from that. My father will probably lost his noble title from the royal family for keeping demon beasts… We’re the same, Michelia. So we don’t have to worry about the house anymore. Let’s get married.”

“Albert…”

Michelia’s eyes widened in disbelief at what she had heard.

I decided to distance myself from those two.

“Now I can finally get away from all this weird resentment…”

I didn’t think Albert had that kind of spirit.

I was honestly surprised and sent a round of applause to Albert in my mind.

Even though I’ve been called bad names and couldn’t bring myself to praise out loud, I can believe that his feelings for Michelia were true love.

Besides, if he never appears in front of me again, I can let go of my grudges.

As I breathed out in a place a little away, Lars-sama came up to me.

“I think surveillance is necessary, so after the Count’s house is wiped out, I’ve proposed that we take in those two in our house territory.”

“I’m sorry, for all the consideration you have given me.”

Lars-sama has been burdened by the fact that they has inadvertently seen my skill.

“It’s alright. Those two, if they leave the noble society and start a peaceful life, maybe they’ll realize that you’ve been tolerating and worrying about many things.”

“It doesn’t matter if they don’t realize it…”

Just forget about it.

It may be impossible to forget the battle with the demon beasts, which are ridiculous memories together.

“You must be tired. Please return to the mansion first. Also, if you are here, it will be difficult to explain when someone sent from the palace comes… Kvasir!”

Lars-sama called Kvasir and instructed me to return with him.

And then, I finally left the forest where the ridiculous commotion had occurred.