I Became Crown Prince's Wife
What seems to change does not change (4)

Marquis Westin began to speak without thinking. It's just an unfounded accusation.

But Richard stiffened.

Everything Marquis Westin said was true.

“. Of course, it can't be true.”

"We'll find out in court."

"Are you going to propose a breakup?"

Richard's surprised. In any case, Marquis Westin would not file an engagement annulment lawsuit.

Moreover, it wasn't about proof - the truth that Richard still had the advantage was unchanged.

Richard had just regained his composure as Marquis Westin continued.

"No, I'll file a hearing on the devil!"

“……”

"I would say that you colluded with the devil to deceive my daughter and manipulate me!"

The Marquis continued to speak, "I'll file a trial now!"

“T-wait. Waita minute!"

Richard stopped Marquis Westin in a hurry.

'I shouldn't have said that. I need to respond calmly.'

Richard thought so, but his body moved first.

He would be completely finished if Marquis Westin really applied for the trial.

"What are you thinking? Are you really working with them? ”

"Of course not.I'm just surprised to hear that ridiculous accusation.”

Richard tried to calm down, but Marquis Westin narrowed his eyes in suspicion.

The Marquis was not as smart as Richard, but he had been the leader of the Westin family for a long time, so he was very experienced.

He had detected a subtle change in Richard's expression.

There must be something.

Although the Marquis said that, he did not really intend to file a trial.

Times have changed.

Submitting a demon trial was not as easy as before.

He could have lost his life in the process if the charges were false.

He wanted to threaten Richard to end the engagement, taking advantage of the fact that he would be harmed if he were in the demon court thanks to his Roum bloodline.

However, Marquis Westin changed his mind when he saw Richard's reaction.

"He's got something to hide."

If it was true that Richard used black magic, then this was a great opportunity.

Come to think of it, Richard's expression had changed when he brought up the story of the Duchess and Neon.

If it's true he killed them using black magic…

The corner of Marquis Westin's mouth was raised.

If he were to reveal the truth about Duke Cassil from seven years ago, he could gain Tenstheon's trust and he could regain his family's glory.

"Let's find out the truth in court."

Marquis Westin headed to the door with an arrogant smile.

As soon as he grabbed the door handle, he felt something behind him.

The marquis fell on the spot before he could even look back.

The blood spread out gradually, staining the marble floor.

Richard looked at the Marquis coldly.

There was one thing Richard regretted for the past seven years.

Frank, if he took care of that fool faster, the Cassil family wouldn't have fallen like this.

The root of the problem should be removed immediately and it will be too late if he does not take action immediately.

Richard placed down the bronze statue he used to attack the Marquis and confirmed that he was dead.

No one needs to panic. After all, he would kill her after she got married.

The time has come a little earlier.

Richard would lock the door first, then call Connin and Karan to take care of it.

Richard tried to lock the door, but it opened before he could. Sophia went inside.

“Sophia..”.

"What's going on?i'm worried…"

“B-Let's go from here first.”

Richard said as he hid his bloodied hands behind him. Sophia has not seen the Marquis.

They need to get out of this room. However, Sophia noticed that she was hiding her hand.

"Richard, isn't that blood?"

“Come out.”

“What happened... Aah!”

Sophia found the Marquis' body lying on the floor as she approached to look at Richard's hand and shouted.

Richard gritted his teeth. That's the worst-case scenario.

***

After the Establishment Festival, Diana returned to the academy.

I also chose a new servant and returned to my daily life, busying myself with finding out what had happened during the 7 years I was not here.

I realize every morning that it really wasn't a dream because Blake's face was the first thing I saw when I woke up. It makes me very happy.

We have Forens Palace and Sephia Palace, but we usually stay in Amoria Palace.

The servants did not enter the Amoria Palace unless they were absolutely needed.

This is our own secret room, and we can remember all the memories we made here clearly. It is more convenient for us to stay here.

A thousand years ago I was locked in this exact spot. It was a terrible memory, but staying here didn't really remind me of that or bother me in any way.

It was all thanks to the memories I had with Blake.

We spend every day surrounded by happiness, but today is a bit different.

"I'm going to the Philion Palace."

Today, I will go to the Philion Palace to meet father and talk to Master Collin.

Asking Collin and Chelsea about what has happened over the last seven years would be the quickest way to know what really happened.

Most of the time other people won't tell me all the truth honestly because they're watching me.

As I was about to leave, Blake grabbed my hand.

“Ancia, I'm so tired I can't move. Will you leave me alone.?”.

When she lowered her eyes, I saw her long lashes.

He looked so innocent every time he did that, but Ancia saw him this time.

“You deserve it.”

Tenstheon wants to form a group of knights for me. However, I asked him to postpone it until next year.

I want to wait until Diana graduates.

Father accepted my request, and for the time being, only a few knights arranged to escort me.

I was worried that the knights would be reluctant, but unexpectedly, they were all excitedly clamoring to get the job.

They even compete to be my exclusive bodyguard.

Finally, it was decided that a battle would be arranged between the knights and the victor would be my exclusive bodyguard.

But unexpectedly, Blake also participated in the battle.

And the result is…

“It destroys.”

Chelsea who watched the match said with a pale face.

In his opinion, Blake had defeated the knights in an instant.

I didn't see the match in person, but I had a rough idea of the events that occurred because I had already seen Blake defeat Jayden, who was considered one of the best among the knights, with one movement.

However, it was ridiculous to see Blake say he was tired when he defeated all the knights just like that.

"You shouldn't fight the knights!"

Blake muttered softly in response.“But I healed them all,” He said as if he had been wrongly accused.

No, he hit them on purpose and then healed them?

"I gave you pills."

“I have no other choice if I want to make sure they have the ability to protect you.”

He looked at me a little with those pitiful eyes.

"But what if you win the escort battle?"

"As expected, I'm the only one capable of escorting you,"

"Huh?"

"I will be your bodyguard!"

"... Is that why you did it?"

There had never been a precedent of the Crown Prince escorting the Crown Princess throughout the Empire's history, but Blake seemed to be serious about it.

"I can't leave my wife to those who can't even beat me."

“Blake.”

“You know I don't like fighting.I'm just worried about my wife, so inevitably I tagged along.”

Exactly it. Blake didn't even like regular snowballing, so he had always been beaten by Diana before.

“I'm really worried about you.”

Blake took my hand. The matching rings on our fingers sparkle in the sun.

Ser has left my wedding ring intact.

Blake bought me a new ring in the square, but I still chose to wear the first one.

Although the ring had been damaged a lot after seven years, it looked like it was new after being repaired.

"Blake, are you really tired?"

"Yes, my legs hurt and I can't walk."

Ah... what to do?I found him to be very funny when he was helpless like this.

“Then, I will cure you.”

“I think I'll feel better if you stay by my side.”

Blake didn't want to stay away from me for even a second.

I appreciate and understand his concern for me, but things can't go on like this.

"Blake, let me teach you magic."

"Magic?"

"Yes." Yeah."

After Ser was sealed, the light magic disappeared from the Empire.

When the magic of light disappeared, the light magicians naturally lost their power.

Over a thousand years, only books about the disappearance of light magic could be found but no information about magic itself remained.

Of course, people still developed magical tools made of stone where light, but light magic was almost completely lost.

When the Cassil family caused an incident in the ballroom seven years ago, Blake had healed their wounds.

He had never studied light magic but he could instinctively see the flow of mana and even use healing magic.

Blake has a natural talent for it. If he learned it correctly, his skills would definitely improve.

"How do you know the miracle of light?"

“I found out when I entered the Door of Darkness.”

I couldn't tell her about my past life, so I made excuses.

But Blake's expression instantly darkened with just a mention of that time.

He grabbed my shoulder.

“My fingers. I want to learn all I can to protect my wife.”

"okay."

I clasped his hand tightly.

“The first thing I want to teach is how to feel the hearts of others, so that we can feel each other's presence wherever we are.”

The transparent light from my hand was passed onto Blake's hand.