Volume 8 Chapter 1 Part 2
Fiancée of the Wizard
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Translation by Goma
Editing by Team Foxsunes
Usually, it was me or my wet nurse, who temporarily works at this estate for my baby, that taught the boy. However, today was a holiday for this man. Hence, he was the teacher for today. I was impressed by how mellow this man had become, to spend his precious holiday with others. That said, there was another reason for the man’s kindness to the Noct.
Upon hearing my question, the man shifted his gaze in the direction of the mansion. Thinking that the Noct would be there, I similarly shifted my gaze. However, Noct was not there. It seemed that man was looking at a Noct that I could not see.
「That boy is making medicinal herbal tea in the room. It would be a good break for him.」
「Ah, you taught him how to make the tea? 」
「Is it wrong? 」
「No. I think it is splendid of you. 」
Yes, it was splendid. But at the same time, it was rather astonishing as well.
There weren’t many that were allowed to taste the special blend of herbs and fragrances that this man and the gardener girl worked hard to grow. I was surprised at how generous he was; not only to provide the herbs, but to teach how to make it independently.
「Is Noct that good at making tea, that you would let a beginner make tea alone? 」
「I would give him a pass at least. 」
「Well well 」
It was a surprisingly high praise. How envious this man’s actual brother Lucius would be if he hears of this. Indeed, Lucius had struggled with me in making tea. Unlike Lucius, not only had Noct been taught by the man himself, but he had been approved to make tea by himself already. I frankly could not hide my surprise.
In my mind, I easily imagined an image of the boy who closely resembles this man. 「I am jealous……. 」says my in-brain Lucius as he downheartedly drops his shoulders. Next time, Lucius.
It was as if the man had Lucius in mind when he added 「It’s probably because of Noct’s nose」. However, I did think he intended to comfort my sulking in-brain Lucius. Hm, “nose”. The man reluctantly continued on after I tilted my head and pressed for more.
「He said that his sense of smell was much sharper than an average human. Thanks to that, he can notice the slight changes in the tea’s aroma. He can smell when to pour the tea without me telling him.」
That is why I left him alone. I could not help but laugh as the man plainly said so. His tone of voice was neither that of burning enthusiasm, nor a cold apathy. Rather, his tone displayed his unbiased and impartial stance in his praise.
All the more, I wanted to watch and observe them. I want to see more interaction between the two. This was because this man seemed to think highly of Noct more than I thought. If not, this man who usually is so particular about the taste of the tea, would not leave the preparation of the tea to Noct and come fetch me. This fact made me very happy.
Mmmm, if that is the case, I shall promptly move along then. As I stood up while holding the hem of my skirt, the man also simultaneously stood up from his knees. Lining next to him, I looked up to his face high up and smiled.
「Hehe, then we must return to the room before the tea gets cold, mustn’t we? 」
「Yes, indeed. But before that」
「Before that? 」
Was there something more? Looking up to the man instinctively, I saw that he held a difficult expression on his beautiful face. I raised my hand out of pure goodwill to soothe his wrinkled eyebrows, when the man’s right hand easily captured mine.
The man gazed at my puzzled face for a while. Then he made a hesitant face, and sighed pompously. Every gesture of his seems to be sarcastic. If he has something to say, he should plainly say it out loud.
「Edi? 」
I called out his name, intending to question what he wanted. My eyes locked with his serious-looking eyes, the color of a sunrise.
「About the dream you had. What was it about? 」
「Oh. You are so mean to make me remember it again. 」
I smiled wryly, unable to hide how I honestly did not want to recall that dream. The man, whilst still holding my hand with his right hand, placed his other hand on my jaw. It was too late when I realized the situation. My face had been completely fixed, and I could not escape from the man’s gaze.
「A nightmare can transform into reality if one tells it to another. What if it is another one of those curses?」
I could not argue back if he said it like that. I repeat, I did have a track record. Looking at me falling silent, the man snorted, and looked into my face once more.
「So? What was the dream about? 」
No matter how much I tried, it seemed as though I could not evade the topic. Even if I say “I do think the dream this time was a normal one”, surely this man would not be able to have a peace of mind. Thus, I could only obediently tell him what the dream was about. The nightmare which I didn’t want to recall.
Pretending to not notice the chill that ran through my spine, I gently placed the man’s free hand on my stomach. Though I could not sense anything, the very presence of the baby strangely gave me the courage to open my mouth.
「Umm…….Firstly, as a background, a rumor spreads that our child would become the second Demon Lord. Meanwhile Noct suddenly disappears. Then, we are chased out of the capital to hide at Yuli’s place.」
「Ah, that is one unsettling dream. Yet, we are currently enjoying peace, hm?」
「Yes, really, as you say.」
The man pompously shrugged his shoulders. Agreeing with him, I also nodded deeply.
Indeed. We were basking in happiness, enjoying the peace. There should be nothing to fear for. Yet, I did not understand why I had such a dream.
Hmm. Whilst I was thinking so, I did not notice when the man let go of my hand and my jaw, and flicked my forehead with his long white finger. While I was dumbfounded by the unforeseen attack, the man nudged.「Then?」
「That is not the end of the dream, eh? What happens next?」
I felt slightly unhappy with the man’s pestering. Why did he need to rush so much? I wanted to refute, but I could not as I was at fault for making him worry so much. So I obediently continued.
The problem was, man’s actions were based on love for me; I could not deny being grateful for his care. Ah well, what a bothersome man I have married to.
As I could not imagine any lie or trick that could work against him, I unwillingly continued further.
「The people at the hero’s estate had been very kind to me, and we had an unbelievably fun time. Of course I was worried about the people we left behind at the capital, but the people in the Schtorenvihein territory including Sir Yuri were so kind to us, and I lived the peaceful days in a carefree manner. But one day, a priest from the main church came to us. 」
The young high priest brought many holy knights and lower-ranking priests with him. The priest then threw unbearable remarks at us. Although I knew it was a dream, it was still terribly frustrating. Besides, the man slapped me. That sting somehow still lingered on my cheeks.
……Why could I so accurately recall such memories; even though it is merely a dream; despite the man and I living peacefully with Noct at this Lancet estate. The vividness of the dream could not be just laughed over. However, as I repeat, the dream was merely a dream. I am now here beside this man. That is all. Yet.
「Then, turning to you, the priest——・・・・」
Turning to you. Towards Edi. What happened next? How could I continue? Despite being my own dream, I did not know how to continue. My tongue tripped, and I could not speak properly.
Then surprisingly, I fell silent. I wondered why; why could I not speak about the rest of the dream. Even as I touched my lips with my hands, I remained silent.
「I…..」
Even though I tried, I could only speak in such a miserably soft manner. I could not find any other words. A terrible spasm of anxiety attacked, as I looked up at the man’s face once more.
The man was; smiling. I knew that smile. It was the same smile as in the dream. Same as the smile he showed—-when he was strapped up and was about to be taken away. The same exact smile he showed as I cried.
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