Shall We Try Love?
Episode 01
The sun is going down. The lake inside the estate is glimmering with the redish-yellow-dark sky.
Eugene was writing the reports in her study, as usual.
The world outside may have a beautiful appearance. But she didn't pay attention to it.
Normally the nobel ladies attend parties or enjoy tea parties with others in such an environment. But it has nothing to do with Genia.
Thinking that she will complete her works and then go to bed after taking a shower and a light dinner in her bedroom.
Eugene Alter Esteban
Come in.
Butler Ron
Master is back.
Eugene Alter Esteban
Uh. I get it.
Eugene replied after a moment.
Yes, it's her husband. Who she hasn't seen or have heard from for four years. Until recently, that man contacted her saying he will be back soon that she realized..... she's still married.
Eugene Alter Esteban
It's today.
The butler looked at her with a pitiful gaze and that looks like he was about to console her. But he was, actually, in no position to.
Even before the butler could say, Genia let out a short snicker and said.
Eugene Alter Esteban
Ha...you can go now. I'll go to see him soon.
At her words, the butler had no more options but to retreat. He left the room.
Eugene got up from the sit and went to the window to look outside.
Usually at this time, there are many merchants and only a few knights guarding the manor. But now there are many more knights doing their works.
It's dark and it's getting more and more dark . It's hard to recognize people's face with the little light. But Eugene knew that the man in a black armour with dark black hair that's glimmering with the little light is him. Her husband. Actually, ex-husband.
Eugene Alter Esteban
He's still..... handsome.
As she was planning to go inside, she felt a gaze. His dark purple eyes fell into her blue-green eyes. She caught a glimpse and went inside.
Eugene Alter Esteban
!...He can't be looking into me...
Although it's not too far. But it's still upstairs and her study is in a corner of the manor. So she thought she has mistaken.
She went into her bedroom, pulled the rope and sat down at the sofa.
Within a minute, the maids and butler all gathered in her room.
Eugene Alter Esteban
You all must have already guessed why I asked you to come.
Eugene Alter Esteban
You all have supported me for the last few years and I am equally grateful to all of you.
The maids started crying and Eugene was feeling sad too.
Eugene Alter Esteban
Don't cry. I'm just leaving this house. Not leaving the world haha.
Eugene Alter Esteban
I'm not the madam anymore. Just call me lady , Ron.
Butler Ron
Lady Genia, do you really have to leave?
Sara
Please don't leave, madam! (weeping)
Head maid: Denise
We can't go without you....
Eugene Alter Esteban
I must leave.
Eugene Alter Esteban
I hope you all will continue to carry your works to support the count.
Eugene Alter Esteban
....As you've always done.
Sara
Then! please take me!..
Eugene Alter Esteban
No. I told earlier. My luggage is already prepared. So, help me call a rental carriage... for the last time.
Eugene Alter Esteban
That's all you can do now.
Eugene Alter Esteban
I'd be grateful.
Eugene bowed herself towards the servants. although a nobel lady never does so. Yet, she wanted to let them know how grateful she was.
Eugene was going downstairs to say goodbye to her ex-husband, as well as leave the manor. The carriage is already here.
But, she already encountered him in the way. She was happy to think that she wouldn't need to waste anymore time here.
But.... his words caught her again.
Kyle Rus Esteban
Where are you going?
Eugene Alter Esteban
Huh ....oh, welcome Count Esteban.
Eugene Alter Esteban
I was on the way to bid you farewell. It's good that we met here.
Kyle Rus Esteban
Fare...well...?
His eyebrows crooked. Like something is really irritating him.
Eugene Alter Esteban
Yes, now that you're here. I can finally leave.
Eugene Alter Esteban
I believe I've done my part of divorce and you already know it. Goodbye.
Eugene was happy to even think about leaving the cage. But suddenly Kaelus caught her wrists and stopped her.
Kyle Rus Esteban
You cannot leave!
Episode 02
Kyle Rus Esteban
You cannot leave!
Eugene Alter Esteban
[What is he doing???]
Eugene tried to slap of his hand that was gripping hers too tightly. But her strength definitely couldn't go more than a knight. Fortunately or unfortunately, so of a swordmaster.
Eugene Alter Esteban
What....
As she recalled that they're still in the hallway, she saw the knights and servants watching them. To Kyle as the last hope they have.
Kyle Rus Esteban
You can't go. You can't leave home.
But rather, Kyle looked like he was sad. Even if his facial expressions are just as always, cold. Yet, his eyes are gloomy.
But Eugene didn't realize how sad was he. She only knew that she must leave.
She didn't want to stay here even for a moment longer.
Eugene Alter Esteban
Count Esteban.
Eugene looked serious. The most stiff face she could make.
Eugene Alter Esteban
Who are you to stop me?
Eugene Alter Esteban
Please let go of my hand.
Suddenly Kyle's hands lost strength and Eugene carefully griped of him.
Eugene Alter Esteban
And this is not my home.
Kyle Rus Esteban
Genia, you.... why are you doing this?
Eugene Alter Esteban
What do you mean?
Kyle wiped his face with his hands and looked at her again. This time, for the first time after their marriage, Eugene saw Kyle really sad.
It's like he's on the verge of breakdown.
They're married for four years. But they've met numerous times before marriage.
Eugene was the crown prince's aid Whereas Kyle is the crown prince's right hand, a knight and the only swordmaster on the continent.
Kyle never showed any expressions. Even when he was titled swordmaster, his face didn't have a single expression of happiness. And in their marriage? No expression at all.
It's like, the cold stone statue has finally gained life.
That's why, Eugene was kind of surprised.
As she didn't know what to do, Kaelus took the opportunity to drag her to the living room.
Eugene Alter Esteban
Wait....!
Kyle didn't answer her. He looked at Ron and ordered him to take back her luggage to her room by hand gestures.
Butler Ron, who has seen him from his childhood, knew what it means and nodded.
Ron thought his master has finally grown up and shed tears. The servant's face became bright. But still they had worry inside their heart. They believed in their master.
But before they could go inside the living room. Eugene shouted and slapped of his hands that was holding her.
Eugene Alter Esteban
Wait!!!
Eugene Alter Esteban
Just what do you want from me, Kyle!?
She, who never had ever called him by name called him. Everything stopped, everyone stopped breathing.
They're still outside the living room, where all the servants were gathered here.
Kyle also stopped. But that's because, Eugene, never before raised her voice , let alone utter his name. Not once, he has seen her this angry. And this is the first time she has called his name.
But now is not the time to think about this. He had to stop her..... he must stop her. She can't leave him. He was going crazy inside.
Eugene Alter Esteban
We're divorced! I divorced you! So stop holding me and let me leave!
Kyle Rus Esteban
....We're not...
Kyle was speechless. But he had to stop her. So he barely managed to say the two words.
Eugene Alter Esteban
Sara!
Eugene looked back at the servants. Sara, her personal maid for the last few years, was here.
Eugene Alter Esteban
Bring the file on the desk from my study.
All the other people here were watching them. Eugene knew this too. But she was too tired and angry to care for that. She didn't want to be alone with that person in a room.
It didn't take long for Sara to bring the file. She handed over to Eugene.
Eugene looked at Kyle who was watching her with the same expression from before and said.
Eugene Alter Esteban
I assumed you've lost it. So I prepared another copy.
Eugene Alter Esteban
Kylerus Esteban, I divorce you. I don't even want a single thing of alimony from you. So let me go.
Genia was feeling dizzy. She didn't have any strength to argue at this moment. But she just wanted to leave.
She handed over the divorce papers to Kyle.
Kyle teared of the papers.
Kyle Rus Esteban
Ha! It's enough, Eugene. Stop it, it's useless. We're never getting a divorce.
But Eugene was feeling dizzy. Her vision was getting blurry. She wanted to ask him 'why?', but her strength was gone.
Her legs lost strength and her vision was blacking out. She started falling. Suddenly a pair of warm hands hold her.
The last thing she saw was that a blurry vision of terrified Kyle and his loud voice.
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Episode 03
Count Esteban, one of the four most prominent families of the Britannia Empire.
He's the current Emperor's right hand. The strongest knight and the only swordmaster of the continent.
But the reality wasn't so favourable to him since childhood. He lost his parents, who were supporting first prince as the Crown prince. But second prince's schemes killed them at a carriage 'accident'.
He lost his parents, at the age of 16 and was forced to take over the County. Although Esteban County was rich and flourishing with wealth, his uncle, Baron Ezan had always aimed for his position and the backbone was second prince.
He had to struggle so much to handle the situation. First prince wasn't in a favourable position after the former Empress's death. The second prince, illegitimate child of the former Emperor, always made them suffer.
Although the former Emperor always loved the Empress. He was drugged to have a child with a woman of Herner Duchy, the second prince's mother. The Empress was said to be from a powerless nobel family, so the first prince didn't have any maternal family support.
After the former Empress's death, the Emperor got bedridden and most of the nobels supported second prince, who had Duke Herner as the backbone, A family's power only second to the Imperial family.
However, their crimes were enclosed by Kyle and the first prince at last after 12 years struggles. But till then, the only light of his life was a girl named 'Eugene'.
Eugene, the only person who showed him kindness without any ulterior motives in his hard days.
He first met her at the Imperial Palace. First prince, the current Emperor was finding talents. She passed through all the tests when she was only 18. The 24 years old Kyle couldn't help but fall in love with her beauty and intelligence.
Eugene Alter Esteban
Count Esteban, you can share with me anything. I will listen to you.
Eugene Alter Esteban
Your burden will lessen if you share with someone 😊
Eugene Alter Esteban
No matter how trivial matter, I will listen to you, as a friend. 😊
Kyle Rus Esteban
Yes, I will.
Eugene Alter Esteban
You've done your best.
Eugene Alter Esteban
You've worked hard.
Eugene Alter Esteban
Remember to eat and sleep well.
Nobody has been so kind to him after his parents death.
Even though Eugene was only a fallen Baron's daughter and had already lost her family. She was like the only ray of hope for him after taking revenge.
He couldn't bring himself to confess to her. He was afraid, he will lose her if he does.
His revenge completed. Second Prince and Duke Herner's family was executed for their crimes. His uncle was also executed for killing his parents.
The first prince was crowned. 3rd Princess took over Duke Herner. Kyle was relieved. But his County was still unstable. He wanted to revive it well and confess to Genia.
But before even he could do anything, six months after the new Emperor was crowned, a war broke out in the continent and he had to go.
But as the only heir of the County Esteban, he must get married to join the war. He also needed a person to look over his territory.
He proposed to Eugene as formally he could, like a arranged marriage. Eugene agreed. But his life had no guarantee if he will come back or not. So he decided to keep shut. He will confess to her and live a happy life with her if he goes back.
Kyle needed someone to take care of his county and Eugene was a reliable friend. They got married hastily. Only a few nobels and the Imperial family attended. A very modest wedding.
At the night of their wedding...
Kyle Rus Esteban
Eugene. I'm grateful that you married me.
Kyle Rus Esteban
Please help me look over the county until I come back.
Eugene Alter Esteban
I will.
Kyle Rus Esteban
I don't want to spend the first night like this. ... Just sleep on the bed.
Kyle Rus Esteban
I will take the couch.
Eugene Alter Esteban
... okay
Kyle Rus Esteban
If I don't come back, the county is yours. You can live your life anyhow you want.
Kyle Rus Esteban
Don't force yourself to do as they like. Force them to go on your way.
Eugene Alter Esteban
Yes, I will.
The next morning, Kyle got up very early. Eugene was in deep sleep after yesterday's exhausting wedding and other preparations.
He kissed her on the forehead and looked at her as if he wouldn't see her again. He promised her that he'll come back for sure. But, he was afraid inside .
Kyle Rus Esteban
Nia......, I love you. I will be back. Please wait for me.
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