Marriage With A Suspiciously Demure Husband - Chapter 34
Translator and Editor: Nana and Nabi
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Chapter 34
What? What kind of nonsense did he just spew?
“His Majesty said that. He asked me to entrust Fay Martin to you and requested training. If not, he might bring you for this expedition…”
“Ahaha, what on earth are you talking about…”
No matter how much I pondered, I couldn’t shake off the feeling of being deceived. I must be a fool for agreeing to help out of gratitude!
Dylan, sensing my growing discontent, suddenly seemed to realize the gravity of his words. His expression shifted, reflecting a hint of concern.
“Oh, of course! If Fay Martin can effectively use her abilities, then this conversation will be forgotten, right? Isn’t that so? That’s why I think this is a better approach. And coincidentally, I happened to meet you there…”
“Dylan.”
I interjected sharply.
“Hmm?”
He responded, his eyes widening slightly. A flicker of fear was seen in his eyes as Dylan braced himself for my reaction.
“I hope that our encounter at the Guild Association was nothing more than a mere coincidence.”
I stated calmly.
“Oh, absolutely! I swear it’s true. No matter how much I needed your help, I would never resort to such an absurd scheme. In fact, I had planned to contact you beforehand,” Dylan hastily assured me.
“….”
Silence hung in the air as I continued to gaze at Dylan, my arms crossed in front of me, skepticism etched on my face.
“I mean, I was actually planning to give you a heads-up before His Majesty called you.”
Dylan continued, his words stumbling out in a rush.
“And, um, I also wanted to ask how your day was going.”
“….”
“Meeting you at the Guild was simply a stroke of luck. It’s true that I had something to discuss with the leader, and I was genuinely delighted to see you.”
“I can’t believe it.”
I muttered, feeling a throbbing headache intensifying.
The mere thought of the Emperor or the Crown Prince making a move instantly gave me a headache. It wasn’t just because I was an illusionist, but every citizen of the Elkium Empire would likely face similar challenges.
How could anyone openly refuse the call of such powerful figures?
Granted, they may not possess the temperament of tyrants, and if circumstances were unavoidable, we could possibly explain our predicament and hope for understanding.
…It has been peaceful for a whole year!
Nonetheless, as soon as I learned about the existence of Kairos, it felt as though my luck had run out.
If I wanted to avoid being swept up in the impending subjugation, I had no choice but to train Fay. Given the choice between teaching Fay for a few days or being forcefully taken to subjugation, the decision was clear.
I would choose the former.
“The first option.”
I uttered, keeping my thoughts to myself.
“Huh?”
Dylan looked confused by my response.
“You don’t have to know.”
I said, nonchalantly shrugging my shoulders. But then, a sudden realization struck me, causing my eyes to widen.
Could I turn this situation around for the better? The subjugation missions usually required being away for several months, which meant I could potentially avoid Noah’s watchful eye and make my escape.
Wait, what if I escape on the way back from the subjugation…?
No, that wasn’t feasible, I immediately shook my head, dismissing the idea.
Going on a subjugation was an arduous ordeal. I would be deprived of proper hygiene, constantly engaged in battles with monsters, and forced to sleep on rough ground with only a thin blanket for comfort.
And to make matters worse, these subjugation missions lasted for months.
It would be nearly impossible to communicate with Annie during that time. Furthermore, with the recent surge in monster rampages, if the subjugation lasted longer than three months, it could potentially hinder my chances of rescuing Ginger’s lover.
‘…No, that plan wouldn’t work.’
As I muttered to myself, shaking my head in frustration, Dylan approached me awkwardly, trying to cheer me up with a gentle smile.
“I told His Highness that calling you would be too much of a hassle.”
His explanation persisted.
“I mentioned that you’ve recently become newlyweds, and you two cannot be separated. I also emphasized Lady Dayworth’s fondness for you and how your relationship would be jeopardized if you were summoned.”
“….”
“So, please help me this time.”
Dylan pleaded, his voice filled with desperation.
“If it were something the professors could handle, I would have asked them. Fay is well-versed in theory, and it would have been ideal if she had a teacher with expertise in illusions. I apologize for not explaining it clearly beforehand. I truly am sorry. It shouldn’t take more than a few days, and she’s willing to make an effort. If it doesn’t work out this time, she will give up…”
His words trailed off as he tried to convince me.
Despite feeling overwhelmed by the mounting troubles, I reconsidered my plans. Above all, Annie had taken on the most critical task. Maybe helping out for a while wouldn’t be such a terrible idea. It could serve as a distraction and give me a break from my own worries.
‘…That’s it.’
I thought to myself. If I couldn’t avoid it, I might as well try to make the best of it.
Annie had assured me that she would handle everything perfectly, including creating a foolproof alibi. So, I made up my mind to go along with his plans.
However, there was one condition I needed to establish.
“One week. I can only spare one week.”
I stated firmly.
“H-Hazel!”
Dylan’s voice wavered, and it seemed like he was on the verge of collapsing with relief.
“Just remember, this should be the last time you ask me for help with anything else.”
I warned him, my tone firm and resolute.
“Okay, okay. I’ll do whatever you want.”
He stammered, his voice trembling with a mix of fear and gratitude. He promised to comply with any future requests, no matter what they might be.
I nodded, taking note of his words.
I would definitely make use of him. That much was certain.
Eventually, with the conversation concluded, we headed back to the training grounds.
“…Alright.”
While I wasn’t particularly skilled at teaching, I wasn’t completely ignorant of what terrified Fay. Drawing upon my own experience, I recalled the first time I had used the illusion spell after inhabiting this body.
It seemed that treating Fay in a similar manner might yield better results. If not, well… there was nothing I could do about it.
Meanwhile, Fay appeared to have calmed down a bit and was engaged in conversation with her fellow comrades, occasionally offering a smile. As she caught sight of me, her eyes widened, and she hurriedly made her way towards me.
With a deep bow, her forehead touched the ground.
“I apologize for showing such a disgraceful sight, senior! I will strive even harder!”
Her voice was filled with determination and a hint of anxiety.
After sending the other knights off to their training, I called Fay aside, creating some distance between us and the others.
“Fay, I have to teach you at Dylan’s request.”
“Yes, yes! I understand…”
“But before that, I have a few questions. Um, I want to know more about your reactions when using illusion spells.”
“Ah, well…”
I listened to Fay’s story for a while. She hesitated for a moment before starting to share her experiences.
I listened intently, making sure not to miss a single detail.
In fact, she was a character who didn’t exist in the original story. She was completely unknown to me. That meant it was the first time a completely unfamiliar character had appeared before me. There had been no mention of another illusionist after Hazel Love’s demise in my memories.
So, where did this child, Fay Martin, come from?
If she truly belonged to the First Knight Order, where the Crown Prince resided, she should have been mentioned at least once.
Moreover, she was now under Dylan’s responsibility.
Of course, my memory could be wrong, though, among the memories I had recalled so far, there had been no mistakes. Thus, I trusted my memories. If that were the case, Fay Martin must be a newly created character, separate from the original story.
To understand the reason, it was important to know more about her. Illusion spells were a source of terror for her, an illusionist.
It seemed that her initial awakening to her powers had occurred in a hostile environment. She struggled to articulate the details, yet it was evident that she had endured some form of abuse. However, I couldn’t delve deeper into the matter due to her obvious difficulty in sharing the painful experience.
Was it because the essence of fear differed for each person?
After all, everyone experiences fear in their own unique way. Nevertheless, a lingering uneasiness persisted within me, refusing to dissipate entirely.
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