Merchant Noble is out (1/3 chapters for today)
Marriage
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“Well then. You are Arc, right?” (Casablanca)
After chasing away the Church soldiers and holy knights, Casablanca approached Arc. Arc was wearing a mask, but it seemed that this camouflage did not work on Casablanca.
“It’s been a long time. Your Highness Casablanca.” (Arc)
Once his cover was blown, Arc had no choice but to remove his mask and bow to Casablanca.
“As expected. What brings you to a place like this?” (Casablanca)
“I came to rescue Her Highness Marie.” (Arc)
Arc laid Marie, who was still unconscious, on the ground. During the battle with the Church, he had been holding her the entire time, so his arm was numb.
Casablanca nodded without any particular emotion, as if she had already known the answer. Then, she took out a water bottle and splashed some water on Marie.
“How coincidental. I came to rescue my sister too. I received a letter from Zenon, who was dismissed as Chief Priest. It said that Marie might incur Cyan’s wrath. It turned out to be just as Zenon’s letter described.” (Casablanca)
It seemed that Casablanca came because of Zenon’s warning. Zenon had been a member of the Church, but it seemed his relationship with Marie wasn’t all that bad. Ironically, thanks to him, Cyan died, and Marie was saved. Marie, who was being splashed with water by Casablanca, coughed once. She had regained consciousness.
“It looks like she woke up. Are you okay, Marie?” (Casablanca)
“Nee-sama? Why are you here?” (Marie)
When Marie was called by Casablanca, she initially couldn’t grasp the situation. Fran explained as she wiped Marie’s soot-stained face with a wet towel. Once Marie understood that both Casablanca and Arc had come to rescue her, she stood up, supported by Fran and Arc. There were no noticeable injuries or burns on her. Arc had been able to rescue her with almost no injuries.
“She’s a little unsteady, but her mind is clear. She didn’t inhale much smoke either.” (Fran)
“I see. That’s good. By the way…” (Casablanca)
Casablanca nodded reassuredly, grabbed the hem of Arc’s shirt and continued as if it was nothing.
“Is your relationship with Marie still ongoing?” (Casablanca)
“Yes, well.” (Arc)
Arc suddenly became flustered. Next to him, Marie lowered her head in embarrassment. Her cheeks, which were flushed, were probably not just from the light of the flames.
“Hmm.” (Casablanca)
“Well, actually, I proposed to Marie-sama.” (Arc)
In the midst of saving Marie from being executed, Arc had taken the chance to propose. If Marie had been proud of her belief in being executed, rescuing her might have hurt her pride. Therefore, his proposal had ended up in strange wording. However, he believed she must have accepted his proposal. “Falling into hell together” probably meant that. But what if Marie didn’t think that way? There was also a possibility that she just wanted to be saved and gave a random answer.
Arc cautiously looked at Marie’s reaction.
“Eh. Marie, is that true!?” (Casablanca)
“Yes. I accept.” (Marie)
Marie answered immediately.
Good, she remembered it. And she recognized that strange wording as a proposal. Arc sighed in relief.
“You were passionate about becoming a Saintess, weren’t you?” (Casablanca)
“Nee-sama. My goal has always been to save many people. Becoming a Saintess was just a means to that end. From now on, I want to save people alongside Arc-sama.” (Marie)
“I see, but you have courage to defy the High Priest to his face.” (Casablanca)
“Hehehe. I just thought it was wrong, but now, I’m going to hell, aren’t I?” (Marie)
Casablanca and Marie were chatting happily.
Although Arc feels bad about interrupting the sisters’ conversation after a long time, he must get Casablanca’s approval for the marriage.
“Even if Her Highness Marie goes to hell, don’t worry. I’ll be there too.” (Arc)
“Such strange bragging.” (Casablanca)
Arc and Marie both bowed their heads to Casablanca.
“So, Nee-sama, please approve of my marriage to Arc-sama.” (Marie)
“Your Highness Casablanca, please, we ask you.” (Arc)
Casablanca was silent for a while.
What is she thinking? Is she calculating the pros and cons of her younger sister marrying into the Warden family? Or is she worrying as an older sister about whether her younger sister’s future will be a happy or unhappy one?
“Raise your head. Baron.” (Casablanca)
After a while, Casablanca spoke quietly.
Being suddenly called Baron made him straighten his back.
Is this an official response as the Viceroy?
As a Baron, Arc knelt and performed the proper formalities in front of the Deputy King.
“Marie is a very kind child. But that kindness was hopelessly incompatible with her bloodline. She was manipulated in our power struggles, used by the Church, and she became worn out.” (Casablanca)
Casablanca held Marie close and stroked her gently, while speaking to Arc in a somewhat stern tone.
“Arc. You have a bad merchant habit. You use anything that can be used. Marie will be used by you next, after the Church. Can this child find happiness like that?” (Casablanca)
While kneeling, Arc kept his gaze on his feet and spoke.
“Your Highness, Her Highness Marie has become stronger. Even if she is about to be executed, she is now able to express her opinions of her own free will. If I were to try to use her for evil purposes, I’m sure she would slap me across the cheek.” (Arc)
“Heh. I see. I would think so too, from an older sister’s perspective.” (Casablanca)
Casablanca smiled contentedly at Arc’s slightly humorous response.
“I’ve always thought that the one who was worthy of Marie was you, Arc, but to think it would become a reality.” (Casablanca)
Casablanca muttered in a voice so small that only Marie next to her could barely hear, then sighed with a slightly lonely expression. And then, she spoke decisively.
“Fine. I approve of your marriage.” (Casablanca)
Arc suppressed the urge to look up and, remaining on his knees, bowed deeply as a vassal.
“Sister, thank you! Thank you!” (Arc)
“Be happy, Marie. Don’t let anyone use you again.” (Casablanca)
Casablanca gently accepted Marie, who had come to her in tears and embraced her and spoke with the most loving eyes a sister could ever hope to have.
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