“What was that person?”’Why did I say I was getting married?’ (Arne)

Arne stared at the man standing in front of her. Arne’s wedding was talkative yet they masked their true feelings. Her marriage partner was the man in front of her.

“Long time no see.” (Cass)

As if Cassian’s shameless and smirky face wasn’t good enough, in the meantime, Arne was a little worried because he was well-looking and became angry. The memories I had forgotten came to mind. Arne suffered.

“Let’s meet again like this.” (Cass)

With Cassian’s thick smile, Arne turned back. The beginning of this tough relationship began on that very day.

***

Three months ago, the lights from the party hall of the Western Empire shook. Arne, who successfully infiltrated the party building without the guards guarding the Imperial Palace, finished climbing the second floor terrace and leaned on the railing.

‘Uh. It hurts…’ (Arne)

A hangover was coming, perhaps because of the alcohol she poured down her throat like crazy with the same Knights family last night. It hasn’t been long since I drank all night. Normally, I wouldn’t even care if a party was held in the Imperial Palace or not, but today it was different.

“If you miss the party today, don’t leave! I know you’ll really die!”

The voice of her Creator, whose chatter was cooled by itself, buzzed in my head. The only person who can give a murder notice to the strongest sword master of the Western Empire will be the only mother. Arne checked the time. The party has already started for a long time. It was a little late…

“I’m here anyway, so it won’t matter.” (Arne)

Arne meant that the party wasn’t over. The drunk stomach was looking for a sea chief.

‘I’m going to take a snow stamp for attendance and go to the sea.’ (Arne)

Arne’s body, who had thought so simple, paused. Something came to the hearing of the Sword Master. The voices of young girls chatting near the terrace.

“Are you not here again today?”

“The duke’s wife was looking for her, so she was very angry.”

“I guess she didn’t come again after he said he was coming.”

“What can you do about it. Arne-sama, will you really be in trouble this time?”

Suddenly, Arne thought, pressing gently on the greasy temple. Meeting an angry mother is not a good judgment. Express train to hell. Arne decided.

‘Let’s meet only the emperor quickly and secretly as much as possible and bounce.’

Arne naturally jumped to the third-floor terrace with a wonderful plan to make only someone to prove that he was at this party and run away. The intention is to find the emperor’s position in the corridor on the 3rd floor, where the whole view of the party is visible. Arne, who landed on the third-floor terrace railing like a sleek cat, almost squeezed her feet.

‘Who is there?’ (Arne)

Of course, there was someone else on the third floor terrace that I thought no one would be because I didn’t feel popular.

‘I can’t make such a simple mistake.’ (Arne)

While Arne was confused, the man who felt popular looked back. In a moment, the blue eyes and eyes met. My eyes are sore blue. Her eyes were distracted by her winter-like eyes, but Arne finally woke up.

‘It’s not the time you’re doing this.’ (Arne)

As Arne’s expression changed, the look of the masked man also changed. His eyes turned blue. The moment the man just reached out. widely. Arne ran away. The man looked down at my hand, holding nothing.

‘I missed it?’ (Cass)

Suddenly, he felt an unfamiliar popularity behind me, so he looked back and thought that this kind of fun would happen.

“What are you doing, Your Majesty.”

The driver who appeared on the terrace belatedly asked the man. The man laughed lazily and pointed out where Arne had escaped. The boring times became a little fun.

“I saw a very cute thief cat.” (Cass)

His blue eyes became a little darker… . while Arne, who successfully escaped without being caught, settled on another terrace as it was. Arne, who thoroughly confirmed that there were no people this time, sighed of relief.

Even though she escaped, the blue eyes that were not covered by the black mask remained strong in my mind.

“What was that person?” (Arne)

It was the kind of eyes I saw for the first time. I remembered if there was someone I knew had such a gaze, and then I bowed down.

‘Oh, this is heartbreaking… … .’ (Arne)

Arne shook his head, regretting that he had fallen for a while. Not at this time, but I had to find the emperor.

“Today’s party was a masquerade.” (Arne)

Somehow said the man was wearing a black mask. Arne, who exited the hallway, secretly picked up a mask of a nobleman resting in the room and put it on his face with a peculiar movement. Now you only need to find the emperor. Arne’s gaze was busy looking for Ciklion IV, the supreme emperor of the Western Empire and his boss.

‘There he is.’ (Arne)

Fortunately, the emperor was not far away. As the supreme emperor, it was not difficult to find because there were limited places to be. Arne, who was greeted quickly, stamped attendance, made a witness, and tried to run away, hurriedly stopped his step downstairs.

“Oh, it’s been a while. Millian. Have you ever seen our daughter?”

Arne quickly turned back at the voice of her familiar mother who would notice even when she was sleeping. Arne’s mother, the Duchess of Lil’Hit, went around the party, asking where Arne was.

“Ho-ho, have you ever seen our Arne? He said he would die if he couldn’t come today, but still… … .”

“Oh, Duchess. Arne came to the party, but you can’t find it because it’s a ball?”

“Oh, what kind of sad sound. If the party goes tonight, he doesn’t even know it’s a ball? Ho ho ho.”

A delicate yet strong voice that can be heard clearly. At the voice of her mother, Arne went straight back up the hallway on the third floor.

“I’m ruined.” (Arne)

Arne strongly foreshadowed the promised way of destruction. I heard it as if passing by, but the anger contained in my mother’s voice seemed like an active volcano on the verge of exploding. It wasn’t a good idea to go straight to the emperor like this. It seemed that the operation had to be changed.

‘To hide somewhere and greet when the emperor leaves… … .’

The insides that couldn’t be hacked were still painful, but it was urgent to avoid the anger of my mother. Even the Sword Master can’t stand the mother’s rice. It is not in the first place to fight with a person who cannot win. The moment Arne made up her mind, her mother’s voice heard from the second floor came closer. Suddenly, my mother was trying to come up to the third floor with other ladies.

‘When this is the case!’ (Arne)

As the mother’s voice got closer, Arne moved to hide in haste.

“So what the hell is he thinking… … . what?“

I hid because I was hiding, but it seemed like I opened my eyes. I didn’t feel good.

‘Please just go by. Just go by.’ (Arne)

“What are you doing, ma’am?”

“Did I see it wrong? Hmm. Wait. I think I have to go over there… … .”

Arne bites her lips at the words of her mother. Ruined.

‘If it’s like this, I’ll be caught.’ (Arne)

Killing footsteps, Arne went into another hallway. Soon, a corridor with private lounges arranged for the nobles tired of long parties to rest unfolded. He hid at the corner of the corridor and hid himself invisible as much as possible, but he couldn’t be relieved at all. Even though my mother didn’t have the feelings of the Swordmaster, there was something called the Duchess’s choke that she had been working on for a long time. The sound of her mother’s footsteps entering the hallway without difficulty grew closer. One footstep, two footsteps. The moment when I was tense at the sound of my footsteps getting closer, I even killed my breath.

“Shh.” (Cass)

A black cloak was struck before his eyes. When the vision was blocked, Arne felt a great presence behind her. Arne raised his head and saw blue eyes in his gaze. The only arrogant blue eyes revealed in the black mask were softly bent when he saw Arne.

“My thief cat was here.” (Cass)

Arne was amazed at the way he had found it.

“how… … ?” (Arne)

Many questions were implied in the short question. How did you come here, how did you find me, how did you find out… … . Even now, aren’t you wearing a mask? However, the man pointed forward rather than answering Arne’s question, and Arne reflexively shut his mouth. The situation wasn’t over yet. The sound of footsteps stopped.

“You are here!”

The Duchess, who was ambitious to walk the hallway, was surprised to see a strange man, not Arne.

“Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t know there were people in a place like this.”

“It’s okay, ma’am.” (Cass)

The man responded with a charming smile to the Duchess, who skillfully apologized. The duchess’ gaze turned over the man’s cloak.

“Is there any chance… … .”

“My partner is embarrassed.” (Cass)

“Aha.”

The duchess nodded, as if to know, and stepped back.

“Ho Ho. Have a good time~.”

Arne’s expression became mysterious at the words of the Duchess, who did not even dream that what was in her cloak was her daughter. I’m glad, but I don’t feel like I’m glad. By the way, what the hell is this guy thinking?

‘partner? A lot of shame?’ (Arne)

It was ridiculous to hear what I first heard in my life, but I was more concerned about other things than that.

‘Why did you help me in the first place?’ (Arne)

“Did you find what you want?” (Cass)

“What you want… … ?” (Arne)

“Because it’s like an uninvited guest.” (Cass)

Arne crumpled his face at the man’s words. It wasn’t the right entrance, but it wasn’t an uninvited guest. Surely he is a member of the royal family and one of the best sword masters in the Western Empire. Arne just hated that the party was noisy because of himself.

‘But it’s cumbersome to explain.’ (Arne)

“Why do you leave me alone even though I know you are an uninvited guest?” (Arne)

“It’s interesting.” (Cass)

Blue eyes flashed dazzlingly. Something unknown in his deep eyes seemed to hold Arne in motion. Now I know for sure.

‘This is the first man I see.’ (Arne)

Someone I’ve never seen before. Arne suddenly became curious about the man’s identity.

“You, why are you here?” (Arne)

“First of all, let’s say that I was interested in a thief cat.” (Cass)

“The thief cat… … .” (Arne)

Arne’s face was wrinkled nicely. From before, what kind of cat Taryeong was, but that seemed to be talking about himself.

‘Is it so called because of the railing?’ (Arne)

The smile on the man’s mouth grew thicker at Arne’s openly unpleasant appearance. I thought it was just enough to refresh the boring time… … . It was much more interesting than he expected. While the man observed Arne, Arne was struggling to find out the man’s identity.

‘Are you a foreign aristocrat?’ (Arne)

The gestures on the body were absolutely noble, but he did not hide his arrogance. Usually, these relaxed, arrogant gestures belong to those who are good at birth. Besides, he spoke a natural calligraphy language, but the accents of some pronunciations were strangely different.

‘I couldn’t hear anyone from abroad. Who is it?’ (Arne)

As they were searching each other silently, their eyes suddenly intertwined in the air. The blue eyes that seemed to contain the cold winter thickened. Looking at her eyes as if looking into the dark deep sea, Arne suddenly felt that she couldn’t escape. As Arne stepped back, the man stepped up. An unfamiliar feeling came in. Arne tried to turn his gaze to the clearly felt presence, but he could not avoid it. Little by little, a man came up, pretending not to allow him to run away. My breath stopped and I felt the approaching breath. The moment everything is erased from the senses and there are only two of them.

“Wow… … .” (Arne)

Arne’s upper body was shaken because of the hangover’s curse.

‘Ah, I think I will vomit.’ (Arne)

I managed to stop vomiting, but I was still feeling sick.

‘I can’t. Let’s live first.’ (Arne)

I had to get out of here as soon as possible. Arne moved quickly. First of all, the least courtesy of the person who helped.

“First… … Thanks for your help. Oo-eup, I will repay your favor when you come later. Take this, take this. Then I’ll give you 20,000.” (Arne)

Arne, who roughly took off the badge on her clothes, quickly left the spot. The man made a strange expression as he saw Arne’s body staggering from a hangover. So Arne disappeared, and the man quietly looked down at the badge in his hand.

“Cassian.”

A man who came to Cassian belatedly appeared. I was surprised that no one was supposed to be on the terrace, but I think I will be in such a place. Alan came to see the black mask and was surprised to see Cassian fiddling with a badge he had never seen before.

“What is that?”

“Well… … ?” (Cass)

A light smile grazed her lips.

“It’s like a cat’s reward.” (Cass)

“Boeun… … ?”

Alan, who didn’t understand, tilted his head. However, Casian laughed alone as if he had no intention of explaining more. Alan looked stupid with a bright smile. It was my first time seeing such a Casian.

‘What the hell happened to you, so you feel so good?’ (Alan)

When Alan was in shock, Cassian smiled and looked back at him.

“So, what’s going on?” (Cass)

“Oh, that’s what the Western Emperor called.” (Alan)

The words of the Emperor of the Western Empire were a strange regret in the eyes of Cassian. I felt like I wanted to follow the thief cat who ran away with only one badge, but now it was time to do what he had to do. Cassian, holding the badge, nodded.

“I can go.” (Cass)

***

The western empire was rich and rich in everything compared to the northern empire from which Cashian came. There was a conflict in all the border areas that bordered the Western Empire, but the capital was peaceful as if it didn’t matter at all. Watching the nobles who squeezed the high blood of the imperialists and enjoyed luxurious daily life, Cassian was ridiculed. Even with these incompetent humans, the West Empire was still strong. Only one existence makes all these miracles possible.

‘The sword master who protects the empire.’

A sword master who is said to have surpassed humanity. However, there are only a hundred humans who have reached the level of sword masters in history. Most of them were from the Western Empire.

‘Ominous red-eyed slayer. Executioner of Lewell’s test.’

The Swordmasters from Lewell Gorge always appeared appropriately and saved the Western Empire from destruction. Even this generation, thanks to the Sword Master, the Western Empire was able to win the war against the Eastern Kingdoms Union and become a victor of history.

‘Good luck.’ (Cass)

It was interesting to know that there is only one country that will not be strange even if it perishes. While coming to the Western Empire of Lee Wang, Casian, who wanted to meet such a great Swordmaster in person, did not have such luck.

“haha. Sword Master? That guy doesn’t say anything even though Jim calls.”

Ciklion IV, Emperor of the Western Empire, laughed as he said that. It was interesting that the emperor, who casually said the enormous words that Hwangmyeong was easily violated, was interesting. Even though it was a big deal equal to great crime, I could see how great the Swordmaster’s majesty was by moving on to kicking his tongue as if he couldn’t help it.

“How would I not want to boast, it’s an imperial treasure. But that guy… … . Anyway, yes.”

Ciklion IV shook his head.

‘Because the Duchess of Brillhit will fry, saying,’If rumors go abroad, our daughter’s marriage will be blocked.’

So, people who know Arne are known to be the Swordmaster, but externally, the Swordmaster is known to be a male. Since no one believed that such a strong Swordmaster was not a man, it was useless to correct it. Kassian, who wanted to see it once and take him to the Northern Empire, nodded with concealed regret. The emperor’s place was a large balcony on the second floor with the throne. Since the hall was well overlooked, Cassian looked down unintentionally and smiled.

‘You got caught in the end.’ (Cass)

From a distance, it was easy to see a thief cat caught by the Duchess trying to avoid it, covering her ears and suffering. With one ear, she listened to the duchess’ nagging with one ear, and looked at the thief cat shed with one ear, with a look of just wanting to leave this place, and Cassian smiled.

‘I thought it would have run away well, but getting caught right is unexpected.’ (Cass)

“So the end, about our national marriage… … . Hmmm, Grand Duke?”

At the emperor’s voice calling for himself, Cassian saw the emperor belatedly. Ciklion IV was surprised, but did not show off. It was polite, but the attitude that was thorough with no time for a single wind to enter became a little loose.

“You look exceptionally good today.”

“I saw a cute cat.” (Cass)

“cat… … ? Yes, cats are cute.”

Ciklion IV nodded, thinking how cute the cat made him laugh. Now it was time to get to the point.

“So did you find someone you like?”

The eyes of the two have changed. The party that took place these days. All seemingly all know it as a party specially held by the emperor, but the reality was different. All parties so far have been places to find a marriage partner for Cassian. A national marriage that promotes harmony between the western and northern empires for a long time. Ciklion IV, who really wanted to achieve this marriage, was nervous and waited for Kasian’s answer.

“Any lady is good, so let’s say it comfortably.”

“I do not know.” (Cass)

Kassian smiled with a meaningful smile while offering ambiguous answers. Ciklion IV was not the only one who wanted to achieve this national marriage. Cassian must also have this marriage.

‘If the conditions are right, anyone can do it… … .’ (Cass)

If this is the case, an interesting person would be good. Unfortunately, there was only one person, an interesting person. Cassian’s gaze turned to Bae Bae in his hand.

“First… … Thanks for your help. Ooup, if you come to me later, I will repay your favor.” (Arne)

‘You will repay the grace… … .’ (Cass)

A nasty smile caught on Cassian’s mouth. widely. Cassian put down the badge. The sun where two swords crossed.

“I will do it with this one.” (Cass)

“… … ?”

The expression of Ciklion IV, who immediately noticed whose badge it was, hardened.

‘This… … Arne’s?’

Ciklion IV’s eyes widened in surprise.

‘Did I hear it wrong? Are you sane?’

His unbelievable gaze turned to Cassian.

“I will do it with this person.” (Cass)

Faced with a confused gaze, Cassian nailed it. An extraordinarily bright smile caught his mouth.

“Please get married.”

From early in the morning , the mother came into the room and started nagging. Arne carefully looked around in the surprise attack . The window was open. Since it is on the second floor , I was able to jump down enough.

“Arne, are you listening to your mother?”

How she knew Arne’s heart, her mother blocked the window with her own body. Arne’s attempt to escape this situation by fleeing was so briefly defeated.

” You know Ariel? They said they are getting married this time. He’s the count of the neighboring country. Mother went to see it , and the young man who will be the son – in law was very handsome. It was a pretty good marriage , and that’s enough to look at in the family. It’s a wedding next month.

“Ah …..”

From early in the morning , I suddenly asked what kind of marriage was , and there was a reason. In addition , the mother , who was drugged by the news of the marriage of her mother’s friend’s children and the continued pride , roasted Arne sweetly. The pinnacle of the military power of the Western Empire , a swordsmanship genius , a rescue hero , and a sword master who gained a sword at the age of 3 and reached a level at an early age. Arne has all sorts of flashy titles , but in the family , it’s just an unmarried nuisance.

“All the young girls your age are already married. This mother wants you to have children and live happily with your husband Soon. Oh! Love , how good are you!”

I wanted to respond to that good love , mother , and a lot , but then the nagging will increase by an hour. Arne shut her mouth tight. Her mother , who had been lamenting alone for a long time , quickly turned to Arne.

“Arne , do you know what everyone calls you?”

There was no way to know. Arne wasn’t interested in what she was called , but she was overwhelmed by her mother’s momentum. In this case , it was best to match it appropriately.

” Sword Master?”

” no . ”

” Then , the rescue hero?”

” no!”

” then … Crazy dog?”

The nickname you ever wanted to say. My mother’s facial expression changed at once when I picked up the nickname that was given to me when I was going to be annoying. It seemed to be the correct answer.

“I got it right.”

When Arne smiled with pride , the Duchess ‘ expression changed horribly.

“That’s something to be proud of , you’re not just a mad dog , you’re an empire mad dog ?!”

“What are you doing ? They say that the emperor swears at the back.”

” What is it like?”

The Duchess , who blamed Arne as usual , soon began to shudder. The Duchess started crying when she thought of Arne. Why did my daughter become this way ? Arne tried to run away when her mother screamed , but when she started crying , it was very sinister. Usually it was because there was no memory of this kind of tears coming back in a good direction for Arne himself. Not surprisingly , my mother’s grief began.

” Arne , does this make sense ? How old are you , and no family is proposing how ! My pride is injured and for you no matter how low – priced the family , if the other person is okay, I was thinking of allowing it , but I don’t even have that! Could this be?”

” This can be happen.”

” I can’t! “

The duchess got angry at Arne’s casual answer. Arne , who was struck by a back, was surprised for some reason in pain. Even the Sword Master’s back hurts the mother’s hand.

“Even if you try to put in a marriage conversation , everyone has had the experience of being beaten to death by you , so hearing your name makes a game!”

“Tsss…The weak guys.”

“Now is the time to say that!”

At the age of 19 , Arne blocked her ears at the boring marriage that began after she became an adult. Arne knew that marriage is a particularly important issue among aristocratic families. In particular,Arne , who might die on the battlefield , was in a hurry to marry. Of course , that wasn’t the only reason.The Duchess was worried that Arne would grow old and die alone as an old ******. Of course I agree with Hosaga’s words that if you have the ability , you don’t have to marry , but I still wanted my child to meet a good half and marry and live well. Besides , one more thing.

” My wonderful child is flawed for never getting married!”

Everything is perfect , but Arne lacks one thing. And I couldn’t stand the presumptuous remarks of other noble ladies who were secretly dismissing them.

” This mom wants you to be loved .”

The duchess grabbed Arne’s hands tightly and cried out. Arne suffered from her mother’s love attack.

” Woman’s happiness , something like that?”

“No , everyone feels happy is different , right ? If it’s your behavior to live like you , you have to live the way you want. However , I don’t like that you don’t even try to date.”

” Dating …….”

Arne thought .

” We will meet someday.”

” Then grow old and die !”

The Duchess , who slapped one more on her back , calmly took a deep breath. Arne wanted to run away from this place.

” The Emperor’s Majesty , who is worried about your marriage , has decided to marry you.”

Arne , who was struggling to run away quietly , opened her eyes wide at the sudden news.

” who?”

“The Grand Duke Ternewgen.”

I didn’t know.

“Mom thinks it’s a good marriage. It’s a good family , and the other person is also very good. Now, what do you think is this mother’s last request?”

” Hate. “

Arne , who refused to cut a knife , was caught for two weeks like that and roasted her soul sweetly. Eventually , Arne , who couldn’t stand , surrendered.

” Okay . I’m getting married ! Please stop !”

\~\~\~ Arne checked herself in a dress in a mirror after a long time. The fluttering hem of the dress dragged the floor. Inside \, she wore underpants for ease of movement and wore a dagger \, but on the outside \, she was a natural lady. In particular \, the delicate lines cheated on people to look innocent. It was all made up by my mother. For the confrontation that will be today !

” Why don’t you still have to look at the face of the person who will be your husband?”

Before marriage, meeting place. This is the trace of her parents’ somehow trying to make Arne look like a normal lady. Arne made a decision while looking at herself in the mirror.

“I can’t even marry me quietly.”

Parents ‘ endless persuasion …. Eventually I heard a white flag because of the annoying nagging that was packaged as, but when I thought about it again , it was crazy. Married to a foreigner ? Married and going abroad ? A distant northern empire that takes more than a month for both it and an airship ? If I knew this in advance , I would not have given up even if my parents couldn’t sleep properly at night , couldn’t comfortably eat three or three meals , and couldn’t drink alcohol at will.

“My freedom … “

I hate being bound. Even if I didn’t get married , I’ve lived comfortably and well until now. People who have everything don’t have what they want.

“It would be useless to say that you are not married anymore.”

Then there is one conclusion left.

“You just have to make the other person reject me because they don’t like me.”

And Arne knew the fastest way to do that.

“You can flip it over.”

Arne finally arrived at the meeting point and had no choice but to revise her simple plan to overturn. The reason was simple.

“Is your mother with you today too … ”

“Of course. Soon your father will come with your Majesty as well.”

Defense of the mother’s iron wall. Ciklion IV and his parents face down in the place?

“It is an act of suicide.”

Everyone will be surprised to know, but Arne had that level of discernment. Propping alone and proposing in the presence of everyone has a different status and honor. Arne quickly rolled his head as he was dragged to the meeting place , like a cow being dragged to a slaughterhouse. A way to mess up this place even if you don’t spill it yourself. Could there be such a thing?

” No , there is.”

It was less than expected than the first operation , but there was still one way to turn the confrontation into a ditch. Arne quickly looked around. The meeting place was arranged in a salon owned by the imperial family. The duchess were just talking to the salon’s manager. Arne quickly escaped from the spot with her swift movements sweeping the battlefield. After a while , the Duchess , who had finished talking with the manager , looked around.

“Are you ? Arne ? No , where did he go ? Has anyone seen Arne?”

” no.”

” I haven’t seen it either .”

All of the salon’s attendants , including the manager , shook their heads.

” Did you see it ?”

” No , I haven’t seen it either.”

After hearing the conversations of the attendants , the Duchess quickly noticed what had happened. Arne ran away. The duchess was full of anger and clenched her fists.

” Arne …… ! “

\~\~\~ At that time \, Arne was running away as the Duchess expected. Arne leaves the salon building by moving to the blind spot with a unique quick movement in order not to make as many eyewitnesses as possible. If Arne’s lieutenants saw it \, they would clap and shout that talent was wasted \, but they weren’t there. How did the female car salon building come out \, and Arne soon ran into the next problem.

“How can I get out of here quickly?”

If it were someone else , you would not notice Arne’s escape for a long time. But who is the opponent? The mother who gave birth , raised and raised her. Arne had to rush away from this salon building. But I wasn’t sure how to get away quickly. Hence , because it was a street dealing only with high – ranking nobles , he didn’t even go to a van. I was walking recklessly, but at this speed , it was clear that my mother would soon find out.

” What should I do?”

Then I saw a carriage standing in front of Arne’s eyes. At the same time , a flashing thought came to mind.

” Yes , let’s rent a carriage for a moment.”

Wouldn’t it be better to borrow it well and return it safely? Arne made a simple conclusion and moved quickly. Arne panicked after opening the door of the carriage , which had stopped as if the owner had left it for a while . The owner was in the wagon.

“………”

“………”

The platinum hair shone dazzlingly in the sunlight from the window. Arne was silent for a moment at the man’s beautiful appearance.

Even in the Western Empire , it was a beautiful beauty that could be counted. The moment he said he was sorry and tried to run away, his eyes turned to the man’s eyes.

“You see it again like this.”

“…….. ? “

Arne tilted his head at the man’s attitude , pretending to know. I didn’t know a man like this.

” The thief cat. ”

” Ah . “

There was no big man in the Western Empire who called himself that way. Except for only one person.

” then … … What if the black hair mask?”

The man laughed at Arne’s back door. It was in an interesting shape. I was confused for a moment. The man who used to be black hair became platinum today.

“What is your real hair color?”

Arne was relieved that he had met someone he knew no matter what. And then , the salon building became noisy , and attendants began to appear.

” My mother noticed.”

If you are caught like this here , you will be caught right away. With an urgent heart , Arne first boarded the carriage.

“I’ll excuse you for a moment.”

Shinse – ji behaved as politely as possible from the standpoint and hid himself in the carriage. As soon as he got into the carriage , Cassian was interested to see Arne lowering herself and looking out the window.

” I think it’s in trouble. What’s going on ? Lady ?”

“There is … ”

“It’s like lady , a nobleman who ran out because he didn’t want to marry anywhere.”

” It was a joke , but Arne couldn’t answer because he was stabbed. Cassian was delighted with the honest feelings revealed in his facial expressions.

“Is there anything I can do to help ? I’ll help.”

“Are you really going to help ?”

” Gladly.”

Arne wasn’t a person who trusted someone he had never seen before. But I wasn’t in a position to cover up something , and above all , I thought this man would be useful. And now that he failed to overthrow , he needed something that would actually scare the other person.

“Please pretend to be my lover.”

Arne asked.

” just for today. ”

A surprise passed in Cassian’s eyes. His lips rose fascinatingly.

“good.”

The man who knew how to refuse was willing to accept the crazy offer ….. Arne looked out the window and fell in agony.

“Is this exactly the fact that you met a fox while trying to avoid a tiger ?”

Something went smoothly , but I wasn’t happy at all. Arne glanced at Cassian , who seemed to have no idea , and then became serious again.

” Where are you going ?”

“A place with a lot of people.”

“……… ? “

Arne tilted his head at the simple answer. Cassian smiled and added a word to the figure in need of explanation.

“I’m going on a date.”

“Date ?”

Arne , who heard an unexpected word , crippled the impression. Cassian with a smiling smile explained that even that appearance was interesting.

” Didn’t you ask me to be my lover?”

” I did . ”

” Wouldn’t a lot of people see me as my lover?”

” uh …… is it …… ? ”

” That’s why Lady’s partner will also be withholding the marriage after hearing this news.”

Arne , who doesn’t know that the person in front of her is her marriage partner , nodded at Cassian’s flashy words. When I listened to it , it seemed that all the words of Cassian were correct. Looking at the strangely active Cassian , Arne thought that it was rather strange , but he did not think deeply. Then the carriage stopped.

” Come on , let’s get off.”

First , Cassian got out of the carriage and reached for Arne. Arne gazed at the hand briefly .

“How long was it to take the escort and get it off ?”

If I think about it , it’s been a while since I was riding a carriage. Because I always rode Sirius , the Rottweiler. Looking at it , it’s been a while since I wore a dress. The first place they went to was a tea house that sells delicious desserts that are popular among ladies these days.

” This is a famous dessert.”

Arne seriously looked at the dessert. When he was 3 years old , he grabbed his sword and heard a genius when he was 7 years old. He wore auras from the age of 10 , and when he was 17 , he first went to war. On the other hand , Arnega Cassian , who seriously observes desserts like some serious academic project , was very interesting. The more I saw it , the more interesting it was. There was something fundamentally different from the spirits he knew. At the moment I was wondering what it was , one of the tea houses became noisy.

” Look , it’s Arne. ”

” What are you talking about , why come Arne – sama here ? Ugh . You are really Arne! ”

” It’s Arne ! ”

“Look , it’s Arne – nim !”

As it is a famous tea house , there were many ladies who visited. Who in the Western Empire doesn’t know Arne ? In particular, Arne was an object of admiration for young children.

” Arne – nim is cool today.”

” But who is that man ? Are you a lover ? ”

” It makes sense , just someone you know. Are you not from the Templars ?”

“Look at it for the first time. Very cool. Who is it ?”

Arne tried a bite of a dessert and sparkled his eyes at the taste of the sweets.

” Shall we go and say hello ?”

” Let me introduce you to Arne later… “

The smile disappeared from the expression of Cassian who heard the voices of the young children. And I looked at Arne , who was completely interested in dessert. There was some fresh cream on Arne’s mouth.

” Lady ”

” Yeah ? ”

” Do you know the fastest way to be rumored to be a lover ?”

“I don’t know?”

Arne blinked his eyes. Cassian’s smile deepened.

” Shall I let you know?”

Isn’t that what you want to know the most ? Arne nodded at the tempting offer. At that moment , Cassian grabbed Arne’s wrist. And….. I wiped the fresh cream off Arne’s lips.

“uh ?”

I just wiped off the fresh cream on my lips , but the feeling was strange. Cassian , smiling while making eye contact , licked the whipped cream on her finger.

” Sure , it’s so delicious that it is rumored.”

The reaction erupted elsewhere. Arne was still unable to grasp the situation by herself in the basket of young girls screaming as if what they saw with their own eyes right now. What is happening now ? Cassian whispered drowsy , looking into Arne’s vague eyes.

” This is the fastest way to be rumored to be a lover , Lady.”

Arne was quietly astonished.

“I guess you’re crazy , this person.”

” Thank you for today.”

It is niw evening.

Arne thanked Cassian for taking her to the Granseos mansion. It was my first time to date, but it was more fun than I thought.

“More than anything else , there is income.”

If the rumors spread that she was with another man without going to the place she was facing , the marriage would automatically break down.

Arne laughed happily.

“I’m glad I helped.”

” It’s a huge request , but thank you for your help. I’ll repay this grace later.”

” You have a lot of grace to repay me.”

Cassian’s smile deepened. Arne was surprised to learn that he had been helped both times with this man. It was a life that I had never been helped by someone in the first place. Cassian , who had already heard all of his self – knowledge , asked .

” Do you hate getting married that way ? He said you haven’t even seen what the other person is like.”

” Yeah. It’s annoying.”

Arne responded promptly without thinking much. Cassian’s expression changed strangely. It was my first time treating me as a nuisance.

” Honestly , I am not interested …… just guessed it because my parents were anxious.”

” And I don’t think the other person who accepted me as a marriage partner will be fine.”

Rumors are circulating in the Western Empire , and you propose to yourself like that ? From here on , I couldn’t think of myself as a normal person. In addition , the words spoken by the only sister who heard the news of this marriage became the final blow.

” At that age , if you are in that position , you have already been married once. But you have never been married ? Then there is something wrong . Even it there is no defect , there is a 100 % chance of the government. Or maybe you have an unforgettable first love !”

Arne completely trusted the words of Prine , who was already married. However, the decisive reason this marriage was bothersome was that he had to leave the western empire and live in the northern empire. Cassian’s smile twisted a little as she saw Arne , who pledged never to go.

” I hope you will make the wind come true.”

\~\~\~

As a result , Arne’s plan was half successful and half failed.The rumor spread in an instant. Arne actually had an incredibly handsome handsome lover with platinum hair ! The duchess and the emperor were overturned , and Arne thought the marriage would be cancelled. The nobles value face and honor , so of course it was this time.By the way … ,

“……..why ?”

Arne was frustrated .The Duchess was also trembling. Fortunately , during the misfortune , Grand Duke Terneugen did not appear in the confrontation. Even the rumors of Arne , who became lush , showed a strong will to continue this marriage regardless of the rumors.

“Arne , I bought your spirit highly.”

” Isn’t that a crazy person?”

Arne hated it , but it was good news for the Duchess. A son – in – law who can’t be shaken even by this rumor ! It was a true son – in – law feeling that was nowhere to be found.

” He is a really nice person. Let’s hold on tight.” ” No , where did I look at it?”

” It’s because you don’t know how to see people yet. Or did you really hide your platinum – haired lover ? If you love that person , you can marry that person. Mommy is fine with anyone if you only get married.”

Arne quietly shut her mouth. Being a lover , there couldn’t be a real thing like that. As Arne became quiet , the Duchess , who recognized that it was the right time , began a persistent conviction.

” Are you, It’s not that this mother wants something big. I want my lovely and cute daughter to meet a fine and perfect man , make true love and live happily.”

A story I’ve heard again and again. Arne was surprisingly freshly annoyed by the persistent condolences filled with love from her parents . When Arne’s reaction wasn’t cool , the Duchess took the last resort.

“Then just be patient for 3 months. If you get married and live for only 3 months and you really don’t like the other person , you can divorce and return. ”

” divorce ? “

Arne’s ears flashed at the sound of a divorce. The Duchess did not miss this golden opportunity.

“But I have to endure three months. Instead , it’s a condition to kill your temper and not use a sword and live a quiet life. If you don’t like it after trying so hard , don’t ask you to marry again.”

Other conditions were not even heard. When I came back that way , I was told I would never be asked to marry again. The only way to be free from this sluggish nagging!

“Aren’t you enough to withstand in about 3 months ?”

Not 3 years , only 3 months. Knowing Arne’s patience , the Duchess suggested an appropriate period. Eventually , Arne nodded . The Duchess urged once again.

” It’s three months. If I come back before that , I won’t admit it. ”

” Good.”

” Never kill. You can’t hit people , you can’t blow them away. Understand?”

” I’m not confident , but I see.”

Arne accepted. The Duchess looked worried because of Arne’s innocent attitude.

“Then you really have to act like an ordinary lady. “

In my life , I had never been an ordinary lady for even a second , but suddenly , you must pretend to be an ordinary lady. Although she wasn’t confident , Arne nodded , saying she knew. And secretly ,she harbored a great and secret black heart.

“If it’s okay , I’ll just kill and come back.”

Divorce was also annoying.

\~\~\~Arne’s wedding news literally heard and released the West Empire. Sudden marriage?! It is also with nobles from other countries?!

” No , Arne – sama belongs to all of us!”

” Well , Arne – sama is getting married …!”

Ladies fierce opposition followed. It wasn’t just that. There was tremendous opposition from the Golden Dragon Knights , the strongest knights of the Western Empire , where Arne was the knight commander.

” It’s a huge military loss for Arne – sama going abroad !”

” What are you thinking about your Majesty ! Even if Arne – sama goes , grabbing the pants crotch and not letting go , the hat is on the plate!”

“Nonsense! I’ll be against this marriage!”

But what they say is , ‘ When shall I marry that ?’ The elders in the family who wanted to be relieved and wiped their hearts. Especially the royal families. The elders of royal family and the precious daughter of the Emperor’s brother, Grand Duke Brillcht , were losing face after being unable to go to marriage , all welcomed the marriage with open arms. In particular , Ciklion IV’s reaction was explosive. Emperor Ciklion IV , who becomes his boss at work publicly and the great father of Arne privately. Ciklion IV declared.

“In particular , I will seal Arne as a princess and do the best courtesy that can be done in the Western Empire.”

” ? ! “

Why don’t you suddenly rebuke him as a princess , saying that he doesn’t want to marry him with the honor of the Grand Duke?”

“Arne , if the Northern Empire makes you difficult , come back anytime! ”

” No , Your Majesty. That’s a little …..”

He even said to come back if it wasn’t. Whether the nobles were embarrassed or not , whether the elders of the same imperial family were in trouble or not , Ciklion IV was sincere. Arne , who is marrying abroad , might even die , so she wrapped up all sorts of rare items and sent them away. Everyone was moved by the emperor’s supreme devotion , but Arne felt different.

“Overdoing …”

It was too much too much. Even if a real princess got married , it wouldn’t be this much.

“Arne ! You are the future of this country!”

The nobles shook their heads at the appearance of the emperor showing his unreserved affection for Arne. The same was true of Arne. The feelings she had for her big father , the Emperor , have been the same since childhood.

“annoying..”

On the one hand , the Northern Empire. It wasn’t just the West that was overturned by the news of the marriage. The Northern Empire was also in trouble.

“Who is getting married ?”

” The Grand Duke Terneugen ?!”

” Who the hell are you with ?!”

Child of Emperor Zen and second in the current order of succession to the emperor. At present , the popularity of Cassian was significant enough to overtake Prince Edward. The number 1 man who wants to marry and the number 1 man who wants to join the son – in – law were selected by the social world.The dream of Grand Duchess of Terneugen , which all ladies wished for , has vanished. Even though the news of the marriage was making a huge repercussion , Kasian , who was actually the party , was calm.

” So , is there any other story ?”

” Yes , it is. “

Cassian’s finger touched the papers.

“Is it simply because of his mood that bothered Ciklion IV’s attitude?”

While responding to Cassian’s request as if it couldn’t be helped , the hesitation that Ciklion IV occasionally showed was in my mind. I was wondering if there was something in the shape of being regretted by others , but the results of the investigation did not reveal anything.

“But there was one thing that bothered me.”

” What ? “

Alan managed to get out of luck with an unsure of what to say.

” It is said that the Duke of Brillhit has a huge problem.”

” problem child ?”

” Yeah. When it comes to being , the nickname is ‘Imperial Mad Dog ‘…… “

Not even in a dream knowing that the mad dog of the empire would soon be the Grand Duchess he was supposed to serve , Alan said with an expression , ‘ What are all such people ? ‘

” It seems that it is all because of the man who is called this mad dog that it is difficult to find out information about the Duke of Brillcht. Everyone is said to react that they don’t want to end their life because they make fun of it.”

” What on earth are you doing?”

” It is said that people are beating people right before they die.”

” Why?”

” I’m not sure about that. People who were hit are also shy , but they are said to be famous for being beaten . You should never touch it no matter what …”

I couldn’t believe that such a violent man and Arne were from one family . As he recalled Arne’s indifferent face , Cassian smiled.

” So , did you become such a cool personality?”

Cassian laughed while thinking of Arne , who seemed to be cool even if a war broke out next to him. Cassian first returned from the Western Empire to prepare for marriage.I was able to get enough seats to meet again ,but I didn’t. It was deliberately put off for today.

” Your Majesty. It is said that the airship will arrive soon. “

After hearing Alan’s words , Cassian nodded . I was already looking forward to it.

” If you look again , you will have a funny expression.”

Cassian laughed drowsy. Without knowing that the man named ‘crazy dog ‘ is actually a woman , not a man , and that he is the one to marry him….

” Arne , the airship is about to land.”

Arne raised his head at the calm voice of the nanny. The time came to get off the airship.My body was frowned upon for a long time. Eva , her nanny , gave her last call as she watched Arne stretching from right next to her.

” No murder. ”

“….?”

Arne turned his eyes and gazed at Eva at the outspoken warning.Eva once again began to repeat the endless remarks that were brainwashed while coming to the Northern Empire.

” You shouldn’t beat people because you don’t like them , you shouldn’t even stare at them , especially the sword! You should never use black! A smile on his lips , a gentle tone , always elegant and elegant. Just like you practiced! You know ?

” ……”

Arne was silent for a moment.

“What does the nanny think of me as?”

Isn’t it a living murder machine , something like that ? Of course , Arne beats people and sometimes kills them , but that’s all for good reason. Kill a killer , or it was a battlefield.

Anyway , Arne never attacked first . While Arne was resentful , a guard knight approached.

” You have arrived , Her Majesty.”

Arne woke up at the news that he had finally arrived in the Northern Empire . It was the first meeting with my husband that I hadn’t seen before because of Patuna.

” I will finally see the precious face”

The airship’s door opened , and Arne descended , escorted by the guard. The moment Arne showed up , everyone took a breath. Her silver hair shimmered like starlight , and Arne’s face was revealed in the white sunlight. In silence , an indifferent gaze glanced over the crowd. At that time , a man appeared in front of Arne.

” Welcome , Her Majesty Arne. I was waiting.”

A man dressed in conqueror smiled a sweet smile that seemed to melt.

“I am the Grand Duke Terneugen , Cassian.”

Arne’s gaze collides with Cassian’s eyes in the air. Cool and beautiful blue eyes like winter at night. Arne paused for a moment when his gaze met.

“This is Grand Duke Terneugen?”

Didn’t anyone say you were so handsome? And he didn’t even say that he knows his face is handsome.

“……. you”

The man in the mask I met at the party and the man who accidentally reunited in the carriage were here. Arne , who recognized it at once , pointed at me without knowing. Fingering in the first meeting. Everyone in the room was frightened , but only one laughed leisurely.

“Let’s meet again like this.”

Cassian smiled brightly , approaching whether it was fun. Cool silver – blue hair that looked like melting ice shimmered. Arne , who was finally aware of the situation , crumpled her face at once.

” I was deceived.”

Even with a smile that is sweeter than the spring sunlight , Arne stared with cold eyes. His fists cried , but he wasn’t dumb enough to cause bloodshed here. Arne clenched her fist and then turned around.

” I want to go back . Nanny , get on again.”

” Arne – nim!”

What kind of situation is this all of a sudden ? The embarrassed West Empire people were agitated without knowing what to do. Arne was really inclined to go back. Cassian , who gently snatched Arne’s hand , who had just turned around , pulled Arne and held it in his arms. Arne raised his eyes to a series of natural actions.

” I missed it very much , but it looks like it’s not our thief cat.”

” What the hell was the title …”

“Did you really not want to see it?”

” Ugh. “

Arne paused as Cassian made a gloomy expression as if he was sad. It was a masterpiece of someone who knew how handsome he was. While Arne paused at Cassian’s beauty for a moment , Cassian whispered very sweetly.

“Aren’t there any graces to repay me?”

It comes out like that. Arne glared at Cassian with an impression. Just , the moment when anything seems to be going to explode! Suddenly, Arne’s nanny , Eva, intervened.

” be careful, His Majesty!”

The nanny was seriously worried that Arne might run wild in the unusual airflow between the two. So , he had no choice but to take out a number of secrets he had prepared secretly. In an incredibly serious tone. Eva urged Cassian.

“Our Majesty the Princess is very weak! Treat her like a glass!”

” ………… ? “

Arne’s expression was once again crumpled by the unexpected nanny’s words.

” What bullshit are you talking about?”