FORCED TO MARRY; Your Majesty, Please Don’T Hurt Him
Episode 1
It was a normal day like any other
Athea was doing her monthly cleansing of the water stream by the temple
Her hands were cold and shivering as she used her power to see into the corruption of the stream
Athea (MC)
Whoa… This feeling…
The remorse and anguish of the fallen soldiers was palpable in the water
Athea (MC)
But it’s not… evil
The voices of the past quieted down as Athea pushed some of her divinity into the waves of the stream
Athea (MC)
Now you can rest in peace
The voices of the fallen disappeared
Athea (MC)
What is your business here?
Athea (MC)
You don’t look like a priest…
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Please don’t be alarmed
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I am only here on Imperial business, to meet with the Head Priest
Athea (MC)
Oh, I apologise…
Athea (MC)
Don’t let me disturb your visit, then
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Oh, no, I was actually quite fascinated by what you were doing just now..
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Ah, excuse my late introduction
Athea (MC)
*moves hair strand behind ear*
Athea (MC)
Nice to meet you, Kaian
Athea (MC)
My name is Athea
Kaian Ignis
A beautiful name… befitting a beautiful lady
Kaian Ignis
*gently takes her hand and kisses it*
Kaian Ignis
Would you be so kind as to show me to the Head Priest’s quarters?
Kaian Ignis
If you are not too busy that is..
Athea (MC)
Of course, I have more than enough time…
Kaian Ignis
*smiles gently*
Kaian Ignis
Then, shall we?
Kaian moved towards Athea, holding her eyes in his
The wind blowed softly and Athea felt her heart shake for the first time in her life
Athea (MC)
*mumbles* What is this?
Looking back at the tall, handsome man, Athea realised that her heart beat the fastest whenever Kaian looked at her and smiled
Episode 2
A month had passed since Kaian and Athea’s first meeting
After that first day, Kaian found himself taking any and all the Imperial jobs that required someone to visit the Temple
Kaian Ignis
Oh, Athea! What a coincidence
Kaian Ignis
I was just here on business and-
This is how he would excuse his regular visitations to Athea’s place
Athea (MC)
*giggles silently*
Athea (MC)
He’s so cute… making up excuses…
She had spent most of her childhood ostracised by her own family
The only person who truly loved her was her sister, Mirina
Kaian Ignis
I’m sorry for your loss…
Kaian Ignis
I can’t imagine how hard it must have been, growing up without a mother..
Athea (MC)
Well, I never even met her, so I don’t know what I’m missing but…
Athea (MC)
But my father has always hated me
Athea (MC)
That is why he has sent me to the Temple…
Kaian Ignis
*holds her hand*
Kaian Ignis
He has no idea what a wonderful daughter he lost
Athea (MC)
Thank you, Kaian
After meeting like this for three months, they eventually shared everything with each-other
Their hopes and dreams, their favourite food, their most painful memories, the people they most respect…
Kaian Ignis
My master is the strongest person I know
Kaian Ignis
He is brave and noble, truly lives up to the image of royalty
Athea (MC)
It looks like you respect him a lot
Kaian looked down at the girl holding his hand with the warmth of sunlight
Kaian Ignis
He saved my life, when I was still but a bastard of foreign aristocracy
Kaian Ignis
He made me the man I am today
Athea (MC)
Well, now even I’m grateful to this mystery man!
Athea (MC)
Maybe one day, we can have a conversation like this, the three of us
Kaian Ignis
That would be lovely
Kaian Ignis
Thank you for being my friend, Athea
Kaian Ignis
You have so quickly became a huge part of my world
Athea (MC)
Y-you too, Kaian
The two sat basking in the dying sunlight in silence, their hands still enveloped together
But their comfortable silence was interrupted not soon after
The Temple bell rang thrice and voice sounded from within:
“The Emperor has fallen!”
Episode 3
Athea’s hands were shaking so much she nearly dropped the ornate letter
Kaian did not look at her
Kaian Ignis
It is a proposal, my Lady
Athea (MC)
My Lady..? Kaian, what are you saying?
Athea (MC)
What do you mean a proposal?
Kaian’s eyes finally lifted, the warmth of his gaze was gone, instead replaced by a shocking coldness
Kaian Ignis
My Master, that is, the new Sun of the Empire, Emperor Killian Dragonis, has sent an official proposal to the second Lady of the Duke’s House
Kaian’s ocean eyes deepened before he sighed and lowered his long, blonde lashes
Athea (MC)
Kaian… I’m sorry I did not tell you of my status but-
Kaian Ignis
What my Lady wishes to tell a foreigner like me is not up to me
Kaian Ignis
I- I’m not mad
Kaian Ignis
*closes his mouth*
Athea tried to reach out to him, to make his explain what he wished
But Kaian only bowed in silence, as if he had never meant to say anything
Athea (MC)
This… this is preposterous!
Athea (MC)
I can’t accept this proposal.. no- I won’t!!
Athea (MC)
A piece of paper would dictate my entire future?!
Athea (MC)
Stop calling me that!
Athea angrily brushed away her tears
Kaian Ignis
I’m sorry to say this, my Lady, but you don’t have a choice
Kaian Ignis
Your father was one of the leading forces that supported the previous Emperor, even going as far as to threaten treason
Kaian Ignis
If it weren’t for your sister usurping the Ducal throne, your entire House would have been exterminated!
Athea (MC)
I realise that!
Athea (MC)
I helped her do so-
Kaian Ignis
But that is not enough.
Kaian Ignis
The Aristocratic Society is still led by the power of your father, Athea
Kaian Ignis
They unanimously decided that the Emperor should take a wife from their circle - and there is no better candidate than a noble daughter from a House that supported the previous powers
Athea (MC)
*releases a hollow laugh*
Athea (MC)
My father sold me to the Tyrannical Emperor just so he could get away without any repercussions?
Athea (MC)
He must be overjoyed!
Athea (MC)
The daughter he so despises, sold to a War-mongering brute!
Kaian stepped towards Athea and gently brushed away her angry tears
Kaian Ignis
I know your relationship with your father is beyond repair
Kaian Ignis
*grabs her jaw with a bit of pressure*
Kaian Ignis
speak badly of my Master.
Athea (MC)
*bites her lip in overwhelming sadness*
Athea (MC)
I-I understand…
Kaian Ignis
*lets go of her*
Kaian Ignis
Remember that if you reject the proposal, it won’t be just you that has refused the Imperial Order - it would be your entire House, standing against the Emperor
Kaian Ignis
And with your Ducal sister only just beginning her rule-
Athea (MC)
I would never do anything… to put my sister in danger
The silence between them was, for the first time, absolutely unbearable
Kaian observed the girl before him, his eyes beholding the width of the ocean
Bowing once more, he left
Then, finally, Athea broke down in sobs
Her heart was painfully pounding against her chest and she could barely breathe
After all, the man she fell in love with just carelessly told her to get married to another
In only three days time, Athea would be expected to arrive at the Grand Castle
Forced to marry a man she had never met
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