41. Asil Priden
“Asil. Princess Descartes wants to marry you.”
Cheap. At her words of Princess Descartes, Asil’s heart sank.
“… Are you talking to me all of a sudden? There was no contact.”
“Yes. Since Duke Descartes sent it directly, it seems difficult to refuse.”
Asil silently looked at the letter that Marquis Priden handed over. The content was like this.
「I want to proceed with the engagement between Asil Pryden and Princess Descartes. Accepting this marriage will further activate exchanges with the Marquis of Pryden…… 」
Most of the conditions were beneficial to the Marquis of Priden. If you refuse, you’re an idiot. It was an offer she did not have to refuse for Asil, who would do anything for the family’s benefit.
“I will accept it.”
“Are you okay?”
“No problem.”
My father, the reason Marquis Pryden asked such a question was probably because Princess Descartes had a bad reputation.
Asil is tolerable, she wasn’t the type to believe much in rumors spread in the social world. He heard rumors that the Duke of Persia was gay, and he also let them go through one ear. However, Princess Descartes is a different story. She thought most of the rumors were real because she felt them firsthand.
As far as Asil knows, she is like a fighting dog. Wherever there is a party, she attends unconditionally and fights always happen there. It’s strange that aristocrats who are interested in society don’t know about Princess Descartes.
‘But… ….’
I can tolerate this much if the family helps me a lot. She knew that she thought there was more to come back than lost.
“Then I’ll reply right away and arrange a wedding talk.”
“Yes. Please do so.”
“Okay, go out now.”
Asil smiled as he left the office of Marquis Priden.
‘Let’s see how crazy Princess Descartes is.’
No matter how crazy she is, no matter how crazy she is, no matter how eccentric her temper is, she won’t be able to do anything as long as the marriage is consummated. The relationship between her husband and her wife will change to your obedient.
‘It would be quite fun to change her proud crazy b*tch to my liking. Her sense of conquest is no joke.’
A sinister smile appeared on her asil’s lips. Thinking of rolling France Descartes.
* * *
As time passed, Asil boarded the carriage heading to Duke Descartes’ residence. Originally, it was correct that she came from the female side, but since she went to the Duke of Cartesian, she could understand that she was going herself.
How many times did the wheels of the wagon turn? Asil finally entered the Duchy. Looking out of her window, she was not a duchy for nothing.
Worry and worry were not to be found on people’s faces, and the streets were clean. Most of the buildings were newly built and were well-maintained.
‘I heard that Duke Descartes was crazy about his work.’
I didn’t expect it to be like this. All the while, she thought that the marquess she lived in was within her three fingers in her empire, but when she saw the duchy, she laughed.
‘This must really fit within three fingers.’
The coachman of the Marquis Priden said.
“I have arrived.”
“Good job.”
Asil got out of her wagon with light steps. She opened her eyes shallowly and looked at the duke’s mansion. A large and luxurious mansion. As she approached, the duke’s knights spoke.
“What is your name?”
“I know. I come from the family of the Marquis of Pryden. The proof is here.”
“Confirmed. We will open the door.”
Cheolkeong. Profit. A huge arched iron window opened, and Asil walked towards her mansion. At the entrance, an old man who appeared to be the butler was waiting.
“I will serve you wholeheartedly.”
“Thank you.”
The head of the butler bowed to say hello and guided her to the place where Princess Descartes was waiting. The place I arrived at was the duke’s garden.
“It was hard.”
“No. Have a good time.”
I looked around. It was decorated with various flowers. In the center of it, there was a table with a parasol to block sunlight, and the rumored Princess Descartes was sitting on it.
‘That person.’
Long, red hair. Green eyes shining like emeralds. A beautiful appearance that comes from distinct features.
As you know, it was the first time seeing Princess Descartes up close like this. I’ve seen her a few times at parties, but I’ve seen her from afar. Is it because she is more beautiful than I thought? Watching her closely made her heart pound for some reason.
“… ….”
Asil taking a deep breath. I calmed my pounding heart and took a step.
“Nice to meet you, Princess Descartes. Asil Priden.”
“This is Frances Descartes.”
Her green eyes shook as she raised her head and looked at Asil. Asil’s heart started beating again. It was being drawn to her as her man.
‘… I didn’t know I cared so much about her appearance.’
Well, appearance is the first thing you see when you meet someone. With the thought that it could be, Asil rationalized himself.
“Please have a seat.”
“Yes.”
Asil took her seat. Looking at her body, behind her princess was one of her knights guarding her.
‘Looks like an escort knight.’
But when a man and a woman met for a wedding, is it right for her knight to be by her side?
“You have an escort knight.”
It’s not polite, so she said to send her away. I don’t know if that Princess Descartes will accept this.
“Sorry, this article belongs to me.”
I understand, but I don’t accept it. It wasn’t such a big deal, so Asil decided to just understand. She won’t do anything good if she argues and listens.
“Well, it will be fine. It’s the princess’s escort knight.”
“Yes. There will be no problems.”
Awkward atmosphere. Frances Descartes also spoke first, as if she did not like this atmosphere.
“What are your hobbies, Youngsik Priden?”
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Are you talking about hobbies first? She doesn’t have many hobbies for Asil. Because it was just work, work, work. If I had to choose, would it be study and reading?
“Reading and studying. I have to take care of Yeongji’s business.”
“Youngji’s work… ?”
“Yes.”
“Isn’t Priden Yeongsik the third son?”
“That’s right.”
France Descartes tilted his head.
“Mmm. The three sons are supervising the affairs of the estate, isn’t the Marquis of Freiden a family of knights with a long history?”
Asil’s eyebrows twitched at the sound of a knight family.
“That’s right.”
“Reading and studying, that’s surprising. I thought it was unconditional swordsmanship.”
“… ….”
Doesn’t that woman know anything about me? She didn’t even know that in the future she might become a husband and her wife’s relationship, and she wouldn’t even investigate the other person. However, since she is not widely known information, Asil generously decided to move on. You may not know.
“hahahaha, because I am very interested in managing the estate, and it is what I do best.”
However, the reaction that came back was lukewarm.
“Sorry. I was hoping for a knight family. I like people who use swords well.”
Asil’s eyebrows twitched a second time at her words. It’s because the story I hate the most is the story of swordsmanship.
“… You see. What are your hobbies, Princess?”
“Mmm. I’m studying and watching swordsmanship.”
Swordsmanship again. It becomes increasingly difficult to manage facial expressions. Frances Descartes continued with a grin.
“Since I plan to start a business, I am very interested in economics and management. Ah! And I like strong men. I often watch the swordsmanship training of the duke’s knights.”
I wondered if the topic would finally change, but again swordsmanship. Asil endured it for a long time. Ruining the atmosphere here won’t help. Turn the topic of conversation here.
“Do you have a business?”
“Yes.”
“Hmm. Business must be quite difficult.”
“I’ve heard that a lot.”
France Descartes raised a teacup.
“Still, things have been going really well lately. I can’t tell you the details yet, but I think there will be good results.”
Oh-ho, if that’s true, it would be of great help to the Marquis of Pryden. No matter how bad her reputation was and rumors of her being a crazy b*tch, she would have a high chance of succeeding because she was a princess of Descartes.
‘This marriage must be concluded unconditionally.’
She said Asil.
“I’m glad it turned out well. Do you know about the Marquis of Pryden? If you don’t know, I’d like to introduce myself.”
Tak. Frances Descartes puts down her teacup and smiles kindly.
In fact, I thought that the rumors might have been exaggerated. He doesn’t know a little about himself, but he’s following basic manners in conversation. Seeing him in person, I didn’t think he was such a bad person.
Said Frances Descartes.
“Of course I know. It’s a good land ruled by a venerable knight family. Oh, and by the way, I heard that even when the war broke out with Warenberg, he was at the forefront. Did Priden Youngsik also stand in the vanguard when the war broke out?”
Oops, I wanted to. I never thought I would come back like this when I said I would change the subject. I want to avoid talking about knights or swords as much as possible.
“I couldn’t go out because I had work at the time. I have to take care of the Marquis.”
You know I said that and smiled shyly. You’ll know someday, but for now, he wanted to hide the fact that he couldn’t use a sword. The Marquis of Priden doesn’t say much, but I personally don’t have good memories.
“Sorry. I wanted to hear about Prideden Youngsik’s performance. Could you show your swordsmanship by sword-to-sword with my escort knight? I want to see the sword skills of my husband-to-be.”
As you know, the eyebrows are wriggling for the third time. It is difficult to manage facial expressions anymore. This princess is in fact digging into her swordsmanship so tenaciously that she wonders if she knows Asil’s skills.
Did you call me to insult me from the start? It seems unlikely. After all, she had no reason to humiliate her after making a request.
‘Is it just that he likes swords purely?’
She thought so, and she decided to let go.
“I’m sorry, but I didn’t bring my sword.”
“Ah, if it’s a sword, I can borrow it from the duke.”
This princess…….
“Actually, she is not in very good shape… I’ll show you next time I get a chance.”
Frances Descartes tilted his head and furrowed his eyebrows.
“Isn’t Priden Youngsik not confident in his sword?”
“… Yes?”
“It seems like you’ve been avoiding sword talk ever since.”
…… It’s not that I’ve taken over the social world for nothing. You can read the thoughts in that short conversation. Asil admired her social skills a little.
“No. I didn’t mean to.”
At those words, the escort knight laughed behind his back. Looking at the author, Asil’s face began to contort.
“What are you laughing at? Are you laughing at me?”
“No.”
France Descartes stopped.
“Don’t take your anger out on the escort knight for nothing.”
“… It’s not a matter of resentment.”
“After talking, I think I understand.”
“What do you mean?”
France Descartes looks at Asil with pity. She shook her head and said softly.
“Be pitiful.”
“… What do you mean?”
Asil started to get annoyed with the conversation. To such an extent that this person seems intent on hurting her own feelings in the first place.
“Actually, I noticed. She said that Youngsik can’t use a sword. All the people of the Pryden family are experts in swords… It’s a pity that only Youngshik can’t use a sword.”
Asil’s eyes widened. Her face was red and there were veins on her neck. Her pity is what she hates the most.
“Are you sympathizing with me now?”
“Yes? No, I don’t think…….”
“You said you knew from the start, right? Did you direct the conversation this way for this?”
France Descartes laughed.
“As expected, you couldn’t use a sword. She stabbed her just in case.”
Asil heard something snapping in her own mind.
The anger I had endured began to explode.
