NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 105
The relationship between my sister and Edanant was revealed to be an unfounded anxiety that could have led to disaster.
Looking at the wedding ring adorning her slender finger with a dazed smile, Elizaveta wore a gentle smile.
Thank goodness the misunderstandings have cleared up. Despite the hardships, it seemed she had finally succeeded in the proposal.
A blue diamond cube shone brilliantly.
In response, Ludmilla showed her devotion by repeatedly polishing her wedding ring with a handkerchief.
“Sister, are you that happy? You might wear it out at this rate.”
“Of course, it’s the wedding ring Edanant gave me, so I have to cherish it.”
“I heard from the First Saintess. You took it by force, right?”
“N-no!”
She cherished the wedding ring so much that she wore it at all times, except when bathing. Even when she had to take it off, she always kept it within sight.
It absolutely must not be lost. Ludmilla looked as serious as when she served her father.
“It’s time. I’ll be back shortly.”
“Okay.”
Rising from her seat, Ludmilla double-checked the wedding ring on her finger and headed to see her father.
The Emperor and ministers gathered to confirm the happenings in the Marquisate of Hohenberg. Soon after, Edanant arrived, and the briefing commenced.
“The cultist forces are launching a surprise attack on the Marquisate of Hohenberg. Thanks to prior intelligence, we could suppress them ahead of time with Her Highness Ludmilla.”
“…….”
Edanant cleverly disguised Ludmilla’s act of tyranny as a surprise attack by the cultists.
No casualties had occurred.
It was due to the situation taking place in a remote area without nearby cities or towns.
The Emperor and ministers nodded in approval, praising Edanant and Ludmilla for preemptively quelling the brutal cultist forces. The Empire’s intelligence department also demonstrated keen foresight in predicting the movement of the cultists.
‘To have to report falsehoods to my father again…’
The cultists were nonexistent.
Only the jealous Red Dragon was there.
A result due to incompetence.
Ludmilla grimaced, feeling guilt for deceiving her father and the ministers.
“There’s a report that vampires have been spotted in Hillidar County. They are likely the evil kin that attempted to scheme against us.”
“…….”
Vampires?
What on earth does that mean?
Ludmilla tilted her head, listening closely to the discussion between the Emperor and the ministers.
In actuality, a cultist group was detected in the Marquisate of Hohenberg. Upon hearing the late news, a look of confusion crossed Ludmilla’s face as she looked at Edanant.
“Your Majesty, we’ve eradicated all the vampires that invaded the Empire along with Her Highness Ludmilla.”
“Now that’s certainly a victory message! We’ve avenged the cursed race in a grand manner!”
Edanant, who aimed to conceal the truth, reported with an emotionless tone that all the cultists who invaded the Marquisate of Hohenberg had been eradicated.
Since Edanant hadn’t mentioned anything ahead of time, Ludmilla could only feel dazed.
‘Could it be… that there really were cultists in the Marquisate of Hohenberg?’
It was surely a report from the Empire’s intelligence department, so it must be true.
Vampires.
And cultists.
Ludmilla surmised the reason why Edanant and Zebeline had rushed to the Marquisate of Hohenberg. Their sudden actions must surely be related to the movements of the cultist forces.
“…Ugh!”
I’m confused right now, but please kiss me first.
Edanant winked while giving a significant gesture.
Unable to grasp his intentions, Ludmilla could only swallow her words and comply.
‘Wait, Edanant has a wedding ring too…! Did he get it from the Marquisate of Hohenberg?’
The wedding ring adorning Ludmilla’s slender finger had a matching accessory shining softly on Edanant’s finger.
A matching wedding ring—proving a loving relationship.
Dazed, Ludmilla, who had noticed the ring on Edanant’s finger, turned red and looked away. Watching her dear father and the ministers all around made her coupling with Edanant even more embarrassing.
*
I,
I liked him first…!
My feelings for him would not lose to anyone. After waiting three long years hoping to find him again.
Zebeline, imagining Edanant gifting a wedding ring while proposing to a rival, twisted her face and spat out jealousy.
“I liked him first…! How dare you, a meddlesome interruption!!”
Three years of waiting ruined by that damn princess.
I resent her.
I feel nothing but hatred.
Ludmilla, who had taken what rightfully belonged to her, and Edanant, who after finally recalling all the past memories chose another woman.
The girl with fluttering silver hair bit her lip, suppressing her heightened emotions, as the misery bestowed on the defeated heroine began to invade her feelings.
“Zebeline.”
“What do you want with me, left behind so early? Go to your beloved old maid!”
Edanant.
The object of love and hate, who dared to bring defeat to the First Saintess, approached.
Then Zebeline hurriedly wiped the tears from her eyes with her sleeve and shouted.
“You promised! You said you would grant any wish I had!”
“You always dodged the issue like this! You flirt and toy with women, you scoundrel!”
Scoundrel. Womanizer.
Recently, wicked nicknames had sprung up like mushrooms.
Edanant approached the tearful Saintess with a bittersweet smile. He reached out both of his hands and embraced her trembling shoulders.
“I keep my word.”
While calming Zebeline’s shoulders, Edanant then knelt by her feet and drew out a ring box from his pocket.
Clink.
The ring box opened, revealing a wedding ring.
It was a new accessory, similar in design to the diamond wedding ring he had gifted Ludmilla. Zebeline’s eyes widened in surprise at the dazzling wedding ring.
“Pardon my rudeness to Edan… but do you have two mothers?”
“No.”
What do you mean do I have two mothers?
What kind of absurd question is that?
Edanant responded briefly to Zebeline’s cautious inquiry.
“You gave a wedding ring to that old maid from the Hohenberg family.”
“True.”
“So where did you get this wedding ring?”
“It was a wedding ring my father gifted to my mother, but there were two. When my mother lost one during the early days of marriage, a new one was bought. Later, she found the lost ring.”
It seemed like a ridiculous comedy to watch.
Zebeline couldn’t help but laugh at Edanant’s serious explanation.
Such a fool.
He really is a foolish person.
She felt like a fool for being so consumed by her misery.
Though always serious, he was also clumsy. Zebeline recollected the treasured memories she had stored in her mind and realized once again that she truly loved Edanant.
“Which ring did Edan like best?”
“This one. She cherished it so much that she wore it until her last moments. Really. You can ask my father and you’ll see.”
It was a precious keepsake from his mother, who had passed away early.
Zebeline gazed reverently at the pristine glowing glass-like diamond wedding ring.
“Is it really okay to give me such a precious keepsake?”
“It’s fine. My mother would be happy.”
Edanant, who opened the ring box to show the wedding ring, stood up. Zebeline, who wanted to receive the wedding ring while he was still kneeling, couldn’t help but express a hint of disappointment.
Thud.
He closed the ring box again.
Noting her confusion, Edanant spoke.
“When the time is right, I’ll gift you the wedding ring with a proposal. Can you wait a bit until then?”
“Hmph! Edan is really quite skilled at this.”
Zebeline pouted at Edanant’s request to wait a little longer.
Then Edanant lowered his head and gently kissed Zebeline on her white cheek.
Smack.
He pressed his lips against her soft cheek.
Startled by the sudden surprise attack, Zebeline’s shoulders twitched. She hadn’t expected him to suddenly kiss her, leaving a cute look of bewilderment on her face.
“Just kidding. Would I really not give my lovely Saintess a wedding ring?”
“U-uhh…! Ugh!!”
Having taken down both the Red Dragon and the White Dragon, Edanant had transformed into a smooth womanizer at some point. The virgin of the Holy Kingdom could only let out groans in response to his sweet whispered words.