What, a wedding tomorrow afternoon?
Yes, that's right.
Mr. Daymond, the butler who has been visiting us from time to time, came and explained to us about the wedding ceremony. Apparently, it is true that they are getting married. He doesn't even show me his face, although I can tell him that it's because he's busy. ...
'Is His Excellency really sure that I am the right person for him?
Yes, he's already looking forward to ... it.
The fact that he is looking forward to it and the way his mouth is twitching suggests that Ludwig is not convinced. The actual marriage between nobles is often not accompanied by the heart, but as for me, I wanted to establish a good marriage relationship.
If you are tired, I want to quickly dispel the haze with my own hands. Even if you don't have affection for me at first, if you treat me patiently, one day we may be able to have an affectionate relationship as a couple ....
'I see. Then I look forward to tomorrow."
Since you helped me at that time, I wanted to return the favor as soon as possible. Seeing me like that, Daymond-san lowered the corner of his eyes happily, and at the same time he murmured sincerely as he looked at me.
'But ... Aliche-sama is truly a hard worker, isn't she?
He wears a hood over his head, an apron with sleeves and a cloth covering his mouth. In order to clean up this dusty mansion, Shena and I had been cleaning all day long.
With the help of their servants, they have even finished wiping the ceilings and light fixtures of the large furniture, and now it is so clean that it looks different. With this, it would be safe to receive the lord, Mr. Ludvik.
No, when I was in the territory, I was at ease with the maids and often helped them out. In the capital, Shena stopped me, but I prefer to be physically active.
Oh, that's great."
He smiles with narrowed eyes. The wrinkles at the corners of his eyes are so similar to those of the old man in his domain that it makes me feel close to him, so I smile at nothing.
I don't really need to prepare for the wedding, but I heard you brought your ... dress.
'Yes, I heard that here they wear white dresses at weddings, so I have one that I had hastily re-tailored.
...I was surprised that you even researched this place, the Balshe Territory.
I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this place.
Mr. Daymond fingered his eyes and cried, "How, how grateful I am. Eventually, he mumbles, "And yet, when you're a little boy, you take out contracts and such ....
'Mr. Daymond, can I help you?
Oh, no. Oh, no, it's about this.Tomorrow and all of a sudden, if you don't mind."
'Yes, I'll be waiting for you in costume.
Yes, I will send my son Zephir to pick you up, and you will come with him.
Mr. Daymond smiled at me and left the house without a further word to me.
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The next day is a beautiful sunny day, and in the morning I hastily polish my body, put on my outfit, and put on my makeup. Even though it was a simple wedding, it was a wedding, so I wanted to look beautiful. According to Mr. Daymond, the wedding will be simple, but the reception in six months will be grand.
He said, "Please stay until then," but I didn't understand what he meant. ...
The venue is this way.
Unlike his cheerful father, Mr. Zephir, who came to pick me up, looked very serious. His long silver hair was tied back, he wore glasses and did not smile, giving him the air of a competent aide. He seemed to be assisting Mr. Ludwig in his daily duties.
Following him walking slowly in front of me, I enter the chapel for the first time. The small white building was built in the corner of a vast garden where military exercises are held.
At the top of the steeple is a bell that tells the time in the castle. Today, the bell rang loudly at the start of the ceremony. It was as if they were congratulating me on my marriage.
'Well then, please come in.
Mr. Zephir stopped as he opened the entrance door, and I went straight in. However, since Mr. Ludvik's parents are already gone, it seems that only a few servant heads will be present.
I really wanted to invite my family, but Master Ludvik had ordered me not to invite anyone outside.
Anyway, today I would finally be able to see him again. Just thinking about it made me nervous and my hands were sweating.
I wondered if he was really there. ...
Before the door was opened, I had whispered to myself, but my fears were unfounded.
--There he was! Mr. Ludwig!
Even though it was a simple wedding, he was standing in front of the altar with his long jet-black hair down and wearing a white ceremonial knight's outfit.
Today, too, his golden shoulder sashes gleamed with dragon crests, and two decorative bands of gold thread hung from them. He wears a dark blue sash and white gloves.
His formal attire was such that it showed off all the charm of his well-trained, muscular body. It was too good to be true, and it was enough to make my legs tremble.
But ... there is still a horrible black haze around his face. If you look closely, you can see that the area around his waist was also blackened.
I wonder if my body will be okay with such a haze...
It worries me, but I am a bride now.
I am wearing a white dress with embroidered flowers and a thin veil. The veil, which seems to show my face but does not, is made of threads that can only be found in remote areas.
My legs tremble with nervousness, but I manage to make my way next to the groom. I had heard that the ceremony would be simple and plain, and indeed it was.
There was no music, no ceremony, and as soon as the vows were exchanged, the couple signed the marriage vows. Without a kiss or anything, the once-in-a-lifetime ceremony was over in the blink of an eye, and I became the Countess of the Balshe Frontier.
After the wedding, all the people in the castle gathered for a celebration in the gardens. But Lady Ludwig only gave the toast, took my hand, and stood up.
He still had his veil on, so I had yet to see his face from the front. My heart skipped a beat when he finally touched my hand through his glove.
Enjoy the rest of the evening, everyone.
His low voice echoed through the garden, and Master Ludvik took me by the hand and left the hall. I followed as he pulled me along, careful not to get my white dress dirty.
'Um, ... which room are you in tonight?'
I proceed through the unfamiliar place, but I have no idea where I'm headed. All my preparations are in the ... away, I thought, and Master Ludvik stopped there and looked down at me.
'It's less trouble ... away tonight,' he said. All right, we'll go to the other house."
'Eh, ah, yes.'
The actual "I'm not sure what to do" is the main reason for the fact that the "I'm not sure what to do" attitude.
I ran to catch up with his long legs. The cold spring wind was blowing, but I didn't care, I just kept going. If only there were no haze, I would be able to see their faces, but even that is not possible.
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