Marriage With A Suspiciously Demure Husband - Chapter 30
Translator and Editor: Nana and Nabi
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Chapter 30
Jed let out a deep sigh, flipping the documents with a sigh.
“Alright, I understand. If that’s your decision, I can’t stop you anymore. I’ll follow the procedure.”
“Thank you!”
Now, I was free. Leaving this place meant freedom. I could escape from the overwork as well!
What should I do? What should I do!
Hazel Love had always been successful, thanks to her many achievements. She had quickly risen to the rank of senior knight, so the retirement payout would be quite substantial. I even learned from her comrades that she could even become a deputy chief if she stayed for another six months, but it was just a talk.
There was no need for regret.
Hazel Love would leave this world due to overwork. I absolutely couldn’t accept such a fate. Moreover, it seemed like she had a high credit rating, so if necessary, I could take out a loan or something.
Oh, was there a loan in this world? If not, never mind!
As I happily thought so, I could hear Jed’s voice.
“So, Dame Love.”
“Yes?”
“What do you plan to do now?”
“Um, well, I haven’t thought about it yet, but I might open a small shop or maybe do some farming.”
“A small shop, huh…”
“First, I plan to take a little break.”
It was important that I didn’t overwork. Jed still had a dissatisfied expression, but eventually, he signed the documents.
“Fine. Still, come and visit sometimes. Lily really likes you.”
That shouldn’t be difficult. As long as he didn’t assign me any tasks, it was all good.
“Sure, why not.”
“Yay!”
After a while, just as Jed had said, the resignation process was easily completed. Once Jed gave his approval, everything went quickly. Although Jed tried to persuade me a few more times, I firmly stood my ground.
I even asked him to make sure that no knights would overwork, sacrificing themselves for my sake. Now, all that was left was to pack up and leave.
My comrades who heard the news belatedly came one by one, clinging to my sleeves and lamenting. If I had known this would happen, I would have thrown my resignation letter and left my old life behind immediately.
‘What… let’s forget the past. The present is what matters.’
There was no way to go back.
I packed my belongings diligently. Hazel Love had been living modestly, so she didn’t have much luggage.
The next day, after cleaning up the room for the incoming knight and neatly organizing everything into two large wheeled bags, I placed them by the door.
For now, my plan was to go back home and rest for three days.
When I was working in my past life as well, I would wake up at 4 a.m. to get ready and catch the bus. Then, I would often return home late at night or enter the house in the early hours of the morning. People said I looked too tired.
Now that I didn’t have to go to the afterworld due to overwork, I wanted to take a break and relax a bit. With a light-hearted feeling, I opened the window wide.
Since Hazel Love was living on the highest floor of the knight’s dorm, she had a panoramic view of the capital city. Moreover, the structure allowed for a view of the palace through the opposite window of the corridor.
Thanks to Jed immediately processing my resignation, it was the first time I leisurely enjoyed the sightseeing.
The subjugation missions were usually carried out on the outskirts of the capital or in the mountains, so it made this moment even more special.
Most of the buildings were made of bright bricks, close to white in color, and there were three giant magical spheres in the palace, the temple and the central clock tower that gave out energies to each of the places.
The giant magical spheres looked like multiple moons, creating an aura of mystery.
‘Let’s see…’
I recalled the contents of the original story once again.
Elkard, the capital city of Elkium, was a major stage from the beginning to the middle of the story. It was also the place where Jed Terry Elkium and Lily Dayworth first met and started to develop their love.
The first encounter of the main characters wasn’t particularly special. Lily Dayworth, who came to see the commander of the Second Knight Order, who was both Jed’s friend and her brother, mistakenly thought he was in the First Knight Order and coincidentally met Jed. That was their first meeting.
Hazel Love simply kindly escorted Lily when she said, “I’ve come to see the commander,” and the two of them became friends.
Then, Jed and Lily fell in love at first sight.
Lily’s older brother, Romiel Dayworth, had a tendency to be overprotective of his little sister and had always hidden her from his friends.
However, on that day, all his efforts were in vain.
In the early stages, Romiel, who discovered their meeting, constantly interfered with their relationship, and Lily found herself caught between the conflicting affections of Jed and Romiel.
As the story progressed and they got intertwined with the villain Kairos, they faced various dangers together. Eventually, the three of them joined forces to drive him out and ultimately defeat the final villain.
By that time, the battles expanded to the northern regions, and Elkard, being the capital, became the main battlefield. Nevertheless, it was still considered the most beautiful place in Elkium.
I heard that the final villain was sealed with the magical spheres, and it would disappear once he broke out of the seal. The magical sphere seemed both like a moon and a giant translucent crystal, so it was regrettable when it would be gone.
‘It’s not relevant to me, so let’s just go…!’
After taking a final look around the room, I picked up my luggage and left.
“Hazel! Dame Hazel Love!”
As I wheeled my bags and stepped out of the dorm, a familiar voice called out to me.
Lily Dayworth came running, clutching her dress in both hands. Every time she ran, her silver hair fluttered like a wave. Her long, straight hair was so smooth that it seemed as if it was flowing underwater.
But why was Lily, who should be with the male lead, here?
“Lady Dayworth, hello.”
“Stop it!”
She shouted.
From the first encounter when Hazel Love guided her, she had always treated me politely, using honorifics. Perhaps it was because she was the female lead, but she had a genuinely kind personality.
“Ah, so it turned out like this. I suppose His Highness informed you.”
I replied.
“It’s so sudden… Is something wrong?”
Lily asked with a worried expression, a hint of moisture glistening in her glassy eyes.
“No, not at all! I’ve actually been thinking that it’s about time to stop. I want to enjoy doing the things I want before it’s too late.”
I answered.
“Well, that’s a relief… I heard that you’re an amazing talent from Jed.”
Maybe it was because she was the female lead, but every emotion was displayed on her face. There was a deep sense of disappointment.
Were Hazel Love and Lily Dayworth really that close?
As far as I know, Lily and Hazel Love hadn’t known each other for long. Oh, I remember a passage where Hazel Love said she really liked Lily and grabbed her hand to be friends when they met for the second time. Later on, I recalled that when Hazel Love died from overworking, Lily cried in Jed’s arms.
It was said that thanks to Lily and Jed, Hazel Love, who was an orphan, received various great treatments in her life.
So, I guess it was only natural for her to feel disappointed…?
While it was quite annoying that they usually left the work behind when they were dating, it might be better to view it positively now. If I continue to maintain a good relationship with them, it might be helpful someday.
“His Highness understands and allows it. Are you going to see His Highness? I will escort you inside.”
I opened my mouth again. After all, I should maintain a good relationship with the people in the palace.
Then, Lily shook her head from side to side.
“No, I came to ask about your well-being and also heard news from Jed, so I came here. Fortunately, I’m not too late. Will you sometimes come to visit?”
“Of course. If possible, I’ll come to visit every few months.”
“Really?”
“Yes.”
It was actually a lie.
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“I’ll come to visit”
“Really?”
“Yes” total lie
Hahaha I’ve done this.