Raised the Villainous Daughter and Ran Away

176. An Irrejectable Political Marriage?

Inside the carriage heading to the zodiac.

Fortunately, Frances’s barrage of loving kisses was short-lived, as she felt she wouldn’t be able to stop midway.

“Hmm, Jin smells good.”

Frances, who clung to me tightly, buried her nose in my neck and sniffed me. She closed her eyes and took deep breaths, as if savoring the experience slowly.

“… I think it’ll only smell like bandages?”

“No. You have your own unique smell.”

Frances pressed her body closer and took a deep breath. Was there something that only women could smell?

“When I smell you, my mind and body feel at ease. I guess I can say that my heart feels at ease.”

Her face really looked peaceful, with a warm feeling emanating from it.

“France smells good too.”

Her red hair was fragrant with the scent of flowers, as if countless roses were hanging from it.

“Really? That’s good.”

Frances smiled bashfully and hugged me tighter.

Although it was uncomfortable because we were so close together, I was happy to be able to hug Frances, who I had to watch over all the time. I held her gently.

“jin.”

“yes.”

“Am I pregnant?”

“… Wouldn’t you have done it anyway?”

I had an unbelievable amount of s*x on my first night. I was so chosen that I felt wronged if I didn’t get one.

“I wish that were true.”

Frances smiled and rubbed her lower belly. It felt strange to think about becoming a father.

“I’m so happy that you’re pregnant with my child.”

“It feels like a dream to be connected with Frances too.”

We locked eyes as if we had made a promise. Honey dripped from France’s emerald eyes. I felt truly loved.

“But your face looks lifeless.”

“It can’t be helped.”

“Did I do too much…?”

“… To be honest, yes, that’s true.”

If my body was normal, I could have endured it, but I was too exhausted.

If I had to dig into the reason further, I had disappeared from this world and then returned, so my power was unstable.

There was also the influence of France’s magic tools.

‘Come to think of it, you said that my power was weakened as my existence became dependent on France.’

I don’t know how much I’ve become weaker, but I’m sure there’s no one stronger than me in this world. The realm of the transcendent is not easy to enter.

France’s shoulders slumped.

“I’m sorry. I couldn’t control myself because I loved you so much back then… … .”

Frances said that, burying her face in my chest and pouting. I chuckled and ran my hand through her hair.

“You don’t have to apologize. You did that because you loved me.”

Francesca, who was constantly showering me with love. It’s strange to feel angry or offended when the person I love wants me like this.

“Then can I do it like yesterday every day? I like that.”

Frances’ eyes suddenly turned like a poisonous snake seeing its prey. Her saliva was swallowed like a stone and her throat felt heavy.

“…Please let me get some rest.”

“Of course. I have no intention of killing you.”

I saw your eyes then? This is an emotion that only those who are eaten can understand.

“Hmm, no. I thought you were giving the order with the intention of completely drying me up and killing me…?”

Frances stares at me with puffed-out cheeks as I shrug my shoulders and smile slyly. Even her angry face is adorable.

“Is it okay for me to come out like that?”

“What is it?”

“What are you going to do at night?”

“… … .”

Today was just unusual, I don’t know when I’ll get my strength back. Anyway, I didn’t give up.

“… It won’t be like today.”

“Huh… … .”

Frances looked up at me with a sinister grin. It sent a chill down my spine.

“Okay, fine. I’ll look forward to it.”

Frances, who had said that and chuckled, buried her face in my chest again.

“Actually, there’s something I’d like to ask you… … .”

“What is it?”

“It really turns me on to see you so weak.”

“… … .”

Frances blushed as she blinked at the sudden confession of taste.

“I feel superior because I can see your weak appearance alone… That’s why I want to keep stealing your strength. How can it not work out in the future…?”

Suddenly, my breathing became ragged. Her coolness gave me goosebumps without me knowing.

This makes it certain.

France’s tastes are towards the transgressive.

“Huh? Your expression doesn’t look good.”

“… I’m sleepy, that’s why.”

“so…?”

Frances laid me down, using her lap as a pillow.

“I’m sorry for pushing you when you must be very tired. Let’s talk later. Get some rest until we get there.”

Warm hands stroking my head. Her soft lap. Her loving eyes. My heart feels at ease.

As I locked eyes with her, my body relaxed, my eyelids closed, and I fell asleep.

* * *

Frances licked her lips as she watched Jean sleeping with his head on her lap.

‘… It was really good.’

The first time I did it, I felt pain mixed in with it since I was a virgin, but from the second time on, it was completely different and only felt pleasure. It felt like my brain was being pickled with drugs.

‘I want to do it again.’

Should I say that I felt as if I was born to be connected to this man? I felt an overwhelming sense of happiness and fell into an indescribable ecstasy.

If this isn’t the one destined for us, then what is?

‘What should I do?’

In my 21 years of life, I’ve never had a s*xual desire, but it just explodes when I see it, and I’m at a loss as to how to deal with it.

‘… Wouldn’t it be a bit odd to do that right after returning to the Duke’s residence?’

Jin’s condition is not good enough to demand her body again. He must have been exhausted because he kept taking her strength, and he continued the relationship by forcefully using orders for his own pleasure.

‘I still want to do it… … .’

The internal conflict deepens. Should I force Jin to take the lead by using orders like yesterday, or should I endure it and plan for the future?

“Hmm.”

After much thought, I decided to hold back for now, thinking of Jin.

‘Love must also include consideration.’

Frances smiled and stroked Jean’s head as he slept soundly, then kissed his forehead.

“I love you, Jin.”

* * *

Someone is shaking my body.

“Jin? Wake up. They’re all here.”

I heard France’s voice. I slowly opened my eyes.

“You’re awake. Did you sleep well?”

“… Yes. Thanks to you.”

I slowly got up. It was a short time, but I felt better after catching up on some of the sleep I had been lacking.

“How is your body?”

“It’s okay.”

“Really? Then let’s go into the palace.”

After washing my face moderately, I opened the carriage door. I frowned at the warm and bright sunset. It was just before dusk.

“Let’s go.”

I got off first and held France’s hand.

“thank you.”

“no.”

Frances smiled faintly and naturally linked her fingers. Unfortunately, their eyes met only for a moment.

“Brother Jin, are you okay?”

“Your condition has improved since before.”

Ladea and Kale approached.

“I felt better after closing my eyes for a bit.”

“Really? That’s good.”

“Now you look like a patient, not a corpse.”

“… Is it really better?”

As I was furrowing my eyebrows at Kale’s analogy that didn’t make sense, the door of the carriage behind me opened and Khazar got out.

“Ouch, this is hard… … .”

Then there’s Helena carrying a suitcase.

“Huh? Mr. Jin, your complexion has improved a little?”

“Get some shut-eye while you’re here.”

“Really? You must be a transcendent being, so you recover quickly.”

Rather than recovery, it’s more like the strength that Frances took away is returning.

At that time, I was making small talk with everyone.

“I’ve been waiting for you, Your Majesty.”

The prime minister himself came out to see him off. Behind him were the imperial knights, the court magicians, and even a long line of servants.

An overly enthusiastic welcome. This shows what the Emperor thinks of the Duke of Descartes and France.

“Thank you for coming such a long way. I am honored to personally serve you, Your Majesty.”

He said that and even greeted me politely.

“Nice to meet you, Prime Minister. What is your schedule?”

“I’ll tell you as we go.”

The prime minister extended his hand politely and guided us, and we walked around the palace.

“Then I will tell you the schedule.”

First, we will have a dinner with the Emperor to welcome the incorporation of the power. I said that only France and I would be able to attend.

Second, a ceremony to convene the royal officials in the evening will be held. It is said that the local power will be acknowledged and a marquis will be awarded.

Third, participate in the liberation ceremony held early tomorrow morning.

“That’s all.”

“I have more free time than I thought.”

“Oh, there is a separate reason for that.”

When Frances asked, “Why?” the chancellor nodded and answered.

“Originally, I should have held a banquet and arranged a meeting, but I boldly passed on it because I thought it would be bad to get involved with other nobles.”

Indeed. Are you not going to show me, the new power, to the nobles so that no trouble will arise? You’re a bit clever.

‘The imperial family must be thinking of managing me directly.’

But what can I do? I’m going to marry Frances.

“okay.”

Frances slowly nodded her head after hearing the prime minister’s words. Her thoughts could be seen through her slightly furrowed eyebrows.

‘I think I figured out what you meant.’

Now you can do it on your own without me having to tell you. I’m proud.

“Then I will guide the others to the guest room.”

The prime minister called out to the servants who had been waiting and led everyone to the guest room.

“Go.”

So France and I arrived at the banquet hall where the Emperor was waiting.

“Open the door.”

“yes!”

The great arched doors were parted by the imperial knights, revealing a large table covered with a red tablecloth.

“Welcome, Duke Descartes. And Jean Warenberg.”

Emperor Raja Fedelian, who welcomes me by rising from his seat. I never thought he would become the emperor, it feels strange.

“His Majesty the Emperor.”

Frances and I greeted each other politely and were guided to our seats by the servant.

“The food will be here soon, so let’s have a chat. We have a lot to talk about.”

Raja smiled, only raising the corners of his lips. At first glance, it seemed like a light smile, but his expression was filled with caution.

“First of all, Jean Barenberg, I would like to ask you. After the liberation ceremony, will you truly stand on the side of the Empire?”

I guess you want to hear a definitive answer.

“Even though I am now of lowly status, I too am a member of the royal family. It must be so for the sake of the remaining people of Barenberg.”

Raja nodded with a bright face, seeming satisfied with my answer.

“Good. So, I have a suggestion for you. How about a political marriage with the Third Princess, Leilia?”

That’s not a suggestion, it’s actually a notification.

“I appreciate your offer, but I… … ”

At the sign of rejection, Raja’s eyebrows furrowed slightly.

“Your Majesty, he has not yet become a citizen of the Empire. Let us leave this discussion for later and move on to the next topic.”

Frances interrupted the conversation midway. She must have had something else in mind.

‘Should we trust France here?’

Frances has grown into a full-fledged duke while I was away. Now, I don’t need to get involved in everything.

“… Let’s do that.”

Although it seemed reluctant, Frances’ clean cut made it impossible to continue the talk of political marriage.

“Your Majesty, this is about the conversation we had last time… … .”

France deliberately changed the subject, leading the conversation until the food arrived. The topics were the safety of the empire, military development, the magic revolution, and political matters.

“Dinner is served.”

“Then let’s do the rest on the day of the central meeting.”

“Okay.”

As the food arrived, the conversation ended. Raja picked up his fork and knife first, and the banquet began.

“Ah, Jean Barenberg. After dinner, I’ll arrange for you and Leilia to meet. That’ll be fine, right?”

He’s planning to somehow connect me and the Third Princess.

“I am……”

The moment I was about to answer, bang! Frances put the dishes down hard. Thanks to that, the uncomfortable conversation was cut off.

“Your Majesty, I told you that we should postpone talking about it until later.”

Frances glares at Raja with her eyes wide open. The atmosphere is a bit odd.

“… Duke Descartes. You’ve been acting strangely displeased since last time. Are you dissatisfied with this political marriage?”

Frances nodded at those words.

“Yes, I have complaints. A lot of them. Jin is my man, my master.”