Marriage With A Suspiciously Demure Husband - Chapter 38
Translator and Editor: Nana and Nabi
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Chapter 38
I was relieved, but then I heard that and was terrified. I almost fell back in shock. He was coming to see me in the Capital? Now? Is he crazy?
I was so surprised that I thought my heart would explode.
“Huh? Oh, no! You’re busy too, how can you say that? I’ll finish my work quickly and come back!”
Then, the communication device fell silent again. I waited with bated breath.
[ …My wife doesn’t seem to want to see me. ]
A voice full of disappointment sounded again.
I was shocked and stumbled.
“Well, that’s not true. You know how much I love you, right?”
[ Is that so? How much? ]
Noah asked mischievously. He would probably have his chin in his hand with a lazy face. I could see his red eyes and his mouth slightly lifted, which was one of my favorite expressions.
“Well… as much as my life. No, more than my life! I always think that way, you know.”
A small laugh could be heard beyond the communication device.
[ I want to hear more. ]
I felt a little relieved by the leisurely tone. Maybe it was just a joke that he was coming to the Capital. I quickly added to make sure.
“I would love it if my husband came to see me… But then I would have to stay in the Capital longer to see you. That’s why you don’t need to do it. It’s not that I don’t want to see you. You know my heart, right Noah?”
While I was swallowing my saliva again, the communication device sounded.
[ Yes, Hazel. My wife is right. ]
I wiped my forehead.
“Since my husband misses me so much, I’ll finish quickly and leave. Don’t stay in the office because you can’t sleep. You have to be well.”
[ I understand. If there’s anything difficult, please tell me. If my wife wishes, I’ll find a way. ]
“Okay, I got it. Noah, sleep well today, too! Have a good dream.”
I couldn’t put down the communication device until I comforted Noah for a while.
‘Sigh… really.’
I had to calm down my heart, which was pounding while staring at the communication device for a long time.
I was so surprised that even though the light had gone out a while ago, I couldn’t say anything in case my voice could be heard beyond the communication device. Although our marriage was a fraud, Noah had never said an empty word.
If he said he would come, he would come, though I didn’t expect him to offer it. In fact, he wouldn’t come to the Capital, right?
“This is unbelievable. Wake up, Hazel.”
I gently hit my cheeks with both hands to calm myself down.
“Phew.”
I sent Nigella and the maids away early with the excuse that I wanted to sleep.
I still have something to do today, after all.
The sound of horse hooves and the clattering of carriage wheels carrying a tardy master passed by me.
“….”
The ground was wetter than usual, and I could smell the rain as I prepared to go out. The water had not drained between the stones, making the ground slippery. I breathed in the cool, refreshing air and walked quickly.
I was heading towards the gladiator arena. The daily routines of ordinary people may be over, but the work at the gladiator arena was just beginning.
‘Ah, here it comes.’
I waited on the main road for a moment and then waved my hand at the empty public carriage.
‘It’s good that there’s still a public carriage running at this late hour.’
“I need to go to the Colosseum.”
The coachman was surprised and took off his hat.
“You’re going to the Colosseum now? Are you going alone without any escort, my lord?”
I glanced up at the coachman. It was rare for a nobleman to ride in a public carriage, and I was deliberately dressed lightly.
The coachman laughed as if he knew what I was trying to say.
“I can tell just by looking at you after driving a carriage for thirty years.”
“I see. Is it difficult?”
“It’s not difficult at all! But it’s not a good idea to go alone at night…”
As he said that, the coachman quickly got off and went down the stairs.
“Please get in first! I think I overstepped my boundaries. Please don’t be offended and get in. I’ll safely take you to the Colosseum.”
“I’m not offended. Then, please take me there.”
“Don’t worry!”
The coach door closed, and the coachman’s busy voice could be heard as the carriage started moving again. I settled comfortably in my seat. I had told Niella and the maids to rest and not to come into my room.
It would be simple to cast a space enchantment, but if needed, I could use necessary spells on people.
For now, I didn’t want to use it as much as possible. Instead, as soon as I came out, I cast an enchantment on my entire body just in case someone might be following me. It would change my appearance so that even if someone were to see me, they wouldn’t recognize me.
No one should recognize me now, even the spies Noah sent. As the carriage picked up speed, I closed my eyes deeply. It had only been a short time since the carriage started moving when I heard the sound of rain tapping on the window.
I scrunched my eyebrows when I opened my eyes as I could see rain falling through the half-opened curtains.
‘Ugh, I didn’t even bring an umbrella.’
The air was so refreshing that I thought it was just a light rain, but it continued until we arrived at the gladiator arena in Colosseum. In addition, I didn’t even bring a robe.
After paying the coachman, I ran towards the back of the place.
I briefly looked up at the five-story tall building.
The Colosseum, a gladiator arena, was built underground in the massive building. It was as big as an outdoor playground and had over thirty staff members managing it. It was a special place for gladiators, and more than half of the staff were clothed as elite guards.
Many nobles would come here to bet on victories or simply enjoy the arena.
Sometimes, if there were a noticeable gladiator, they would pay a high price and take them away as their own personal guard. While there were some lucky ones who were able to win their freedom, for most slaves, it was impossible to escape.
Some gladiators were even worse off if they fell into the hands of cruel nobles.
Of course, the top ten-ranked gladiators were considered essential to the operation of the Colosseum and were not allowed to be traded. On the other hand, those ranked below ten were able to buy their freedom by paying the price set by the Colosseum.
‘In that case, Kairos isn’t the only bad guy.’
There were more nobles who frequented the Colosseum than those who didn’t. Even though it was also called a slave’s arena, those who were skilled with a sword and needed money would also come here.
What was the name of Ginger’s lover again? Edmond?
Unfortunately, Edmond was a gladiator who was definitely a slave. The reason I came here wasn’t anything special. I came because Ginger was in trouble and had gone to Ferrarium instead of the Capital, Elkard.
There was no one else to help Edmond. Besides, Ginger had asked me to rescue Edmond at all costs.
After we started working together, I remembered her jumping up and down and telling me to speak comfortably whenever I used formal language. Since then, I have been able to treat her a little more comfortably.
Edmond had to escape flawlessly from this place, just like me. That was the only way all three of us could survive. I couldn’t save him right now, but I had to make sure he didn’t get caught up in danger and end up in a place where I couldn’t rescue him.
As I approached the back entrance of the Colosseum, I could hear a commotion coming from inside.
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