I Don't Need A Husband - Chapter 74
Translator and Editor: Effe and Nabi
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Chapter 74
Faylos shook his head after staring at Isilis’ smiling, silent face for a long time. In the end, he did it—that Berthas Hillenton. The tenacious one won his cousin’s heart.
“Fine.”
He decided to ask his cousin about Berthas Hillenton’s duplicity because he felt that even if she found out later, she wouldn’t mind. If Isilis gave him that much heart, her heart wouldn’t change for anything.
“I’m glad you liked my best friend.”
“It’s not because he’s your best friend.”
“Who said what?”
Faylos, who smiled and spoke, looked relieved somewhere. On the other hand, seeing him looking oddly happy, she tried to ask.
“Something seems quite satisfying.”
“My cousin fell in love too, so of course, I should be satisfied.”
“What do you have to do with me falling in love?”
“Why doesn’t it matter? Now, if something happens, you will be calling me less.”
“You are talking nonsense.”
“I have to admit it.”
Isilis smiled at that mischievous face.
‘Did I call him that often?’
Thinking that she didn’t, Isilis turned her head away. Faylos smiled strangely at that stubborn expression. Just as she was about to say something because she didn’t like that smile, Bertas opened the door to the office and came in.
“Did I interrupt you?”
“No. We were just talking about you.”
“Me?”
“Yes.”
“What is it?”
Before Faylos could say anything, Isilis covered his mouth. She didn’t want Berthas to hear about her love.
Berthas, who gave Faylos a moment of glance, uttered to Isilis.
“I’m here to have a cup of tea because it seems like your work time is getting longer.”
“Tea? You?”
Berthas cast a sharp gaze at Faylos’ tone, asking what kind of tea Berthas would be drinking. Isilis said as she looked at Faylos, indifferent to his gaze.
“Would you like to go with me?”
“What kind of performance do I want to enjoy to sit between the two of you and drink tea …… I’ll just go.”
After that, as Isilis looked at Faylos, who left the office, she turned her head when Berthas pushed his face right in front of her.
“What are you thinking?”
“Hmm?”
“I said, what are you thinking?”
“I thought I should take a little break.”
“Don’t you think it’s nice to see my face?”
“Were you looking forward to it?”
“Of course.”
Berthas pressed his lips lightly to hers as he smiled along with the faintly smiling Isilis.
With the kiss that passed by like the wind, the ladies-in-waiting and aides turned their heads hurriedly. Even if the Empress was shameless, they couldn’t just feel nothing when they saw the scene.
Her face slowly turned red, and just as she was about to open her mouth, Berthas kissed her again.
“I always want you to think of me.”
“What?”
“Of course, since you are the Empress of Larchen, you will be full of thoughts about Larchen.”
She couldn’t say no. Still, she wanted to say that she was thinking of him differently than before, but her mouth couldn’t open.
Smiling at her hesitation, he held out his hand.
“So, give me some time.”
“…I see.”
As she took his hand, she felt a strong grip. His powerful hand was somehow reassuring. Her mind, which had been anxious with the request to prove her lineage, was gradually calming down.
As she stepped out into the garden and sat in the chair, her mind felt more at ease.
Berthas, who was sitting right next to her, ran his thumb over the back of her hand without letting go of her hand. The teacup was placed in front of her, who didn’t even consider pulling her hand from that soft feeling. It was a leisurely afternoon.
“Your Majesty!”
“Again…”
Berthas frowned, seeing the wizard running from afar, though he couldn’t help it. It was clear that it was urgent.
“The nobles requested an audience.”
They had endured it for a long time.
Isilis knew they would come running right away, so she stood up from her seat, praising that they were patient enough for a few days.
If she had known this would happen, she would have come out a little earlier. She lowered her lips to Berthas’ cheek with regret and turned around. Although it was a pity that she couldn’t keep looking at his surprised face, she didn’t have time.
She asked the wizard following her.
“What did they say?”
“They continue to request proof of lineage.”
“I see.”
“Today, they came in droves as if they had a good day off.”
Isilis also felt that she could not delay any longer. It was easy to prove her lineage, and that was also the problem. In this situation where she still couldn’t find a way to solve the problem, she wondered if she had to walk the hard way.
She paused on her way. Along the way to the throne room, the previous Empress was waiting for her.
“Previous Empress.”
“Isilis.”
“What’s the matter?”
“You better not.”
“What do you mean?”
“Proof of lineage.”
“Why?”
It was the only way to escape the nobles’ attack. She wouldn’t expect that the previous Empress would come all the way here and say this.
“Just do as I say, don’t ask anything.”
“No. I can’t.”
Immediately refuting the previous Empress’ words, Isilis spoke.
“If I evade it, I will be constantly questioned. If that suspicion grows, it can become a rebellion later… yet you’re telling me to just leave it. You are not like the previous Empress.”
While the previous Empress seemed to flinch at her words, Isilis continued to speak without hesitation.
“For what reason do you want me to do that? If you tell me, I will listen.”
“No, no.”
“….”
Isilis’ eyebrows twitched, seeing the previous Empress closing her mouth at a crucial moment. Her mother was always like that. She always took a step back and watched everything on the sidelines.
Just as her patience had reached its limits and she was about to say something, someone tapped Isilis on the shoulder.
It was Berthas.
“I see you again. Previous Empress. I am the one who will soon become the consort of Larchen.”
“…Since you are the regent of Hillenton, I didn’t think about it last time… You must be Berthas Hillenton.”
“I meet you again.”
“Yes, that’s right. Seeing the two of you intertwined like this again, it seems that fate is fate.”
Hearing the words of the two, they somehow seemed to have known each other a long time ago. Isilis recalled her memories. When the identity of the recovery potion Berthas obtained was revealed.
“I will never forget the kindness you showed me, who was dying on the battlefield.”
“It’s nothing. It was just a momentary whim.”
“Thanks to that, I have gained everything, so if you need anything from me, please tell me without hesitation.”
With his words, the previous Empress raised her calm face and looked at him.
“…Take good care of my daughter.”
“You speak the obvious.”
Isilis’ heart was moved at that remark. As she turned and saw the previous Empress disappear, tears seemed to flow from her eyes. Seeing her tear-stained face, Berthas raised his hand and covered her face.
“Only show that face to me.”
“Berthas.”
“It’s fine in bed, but not here.”
Her tears disappeared without a trace of the lewd words he whispered in her ear. Isilis corrected her expression as she took his hand and lowered it.
“Yes. It suits you well.”
“You were quite a promiscuous person, too.”
“It’s only for you, Isilis.”
Isilis smiled at Berthas, who lightly responded to her words and went on. When he stood behind her, it was reassuring. She decided not to pay attention to the previous empress’ meaningless remarks.
As Faylos said, if she was not of the imperial family, who could be of the Imperial Family?
Upon entering the audience room, all the nobles who were waiting for her rose from their seats. Seeing Berthas Hillenton enter after her, whispers arose among the nobles.
“Now openly…”
“What about that? Larchen will benefit.”
“Is that all there is?”
“Quiet.”
When Isilis was finally seated, she lifted her hand slightly, and the noises calmed. Berthas sat down on the chair next to her.
Confirming that he sat down, she said to the nobles.
“I heard you asked to see me.”
“That’s right. Your Majesty.”
Isilis set her eyes towards Marquis Miller, who took the conversation. Even though the Marquis seemed to flinch at his gaze, she continued to stare at him.
“What’s the matter, Marquis?”
“I think you can’t avoid proving your lineage forever.”
“Avoid?”
“Yes.”
“Me?”
“It is.”
“Marquis, now that I see it, I guess I look funny.”
A cold energy flowed from her words. The nobles averted their eyes here and there, trying to escape her gaze as she looked around the place, but only Marquis Miller held his head stiffly and looked back at her.
Duke Verus, who was watching the Marquis from the side, shook his head.
“How could that be, Your Majesty?”
“Your attitude is too condescending to be otherwise.”
“….”
Isilis, who looked at the silent Marquis Miller with stern eyes, spoke again.
“Proving the lineage of the Imperial Family cannot be done if the Imperial Family refuses even if the nobles ask them to do it. I have never abandoned my duty.”
“Didn’t you recall your magic some time ago!”
“So, was Larchen invaded by other countries, or did monsters invade? Nothing happened. Isn’t that what you were afraid of?”
She shook her head after sighing at the sight of the nobles looking at each other with a murmur.
“I don’t like the fact that this continues to be talked about, so let’s do it like this. If I prove my lineage and it is certain that I am a member of the Imperial Family, who will take responsibility?”
“Yes?”
“I don’t know who is in charge. The fact that you asked me, a member of the Imperial Family, to prove my lineage means that you were arrogant.”
With her cold words, the nobles all fell silent.
‘… They’re quiet at times like this.’
A sigh came out, seeing the nobles who hated losing even if they died.
“Then, why don’t we do it like this.”
Berthas’ words split them apart. His sudden interruption caught the nobles’ attention. While everyone wondered what this person was trying to say, he lowered his gaze high-handedly and spoke in a low voice.
“What if the Marquis gives up his life?”
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