Raised the Villainous Daughter and Ran Away

chapter 183



Side story. My wedding

A large square party venue in the Descartes mansion.

Under the ceiling, which was adorned with a chandelier made of pure white crystal, the place was bustling with nobles who had gathered to celebrate my wedding with Frances.

However, since it was before the formal banquet began, a social scene was naturally created, and the center of it was the emperor, Raja Fedelian.

Currently, he maintains a close relationship with Descartes externally, so his imperial power naturally rises.

“… I was looking forward to it since it was a drink served at a banquet.”

Kale, who had been pouring his drink, frowned and shook his head.

“You don’t like it?”

“It’s not as good as I expected.”

The name of the liquor served at the banquet was Pedelian Lion’s Tears. It was said to be an expensive and precious liquor because the manufacturing process was very complicated and time-consuming, but it didn’t seem to be to my taste.

‘… Should I try it too?’

I poured a glass of wine that shimmered in gold. The flower-like fragrance spread throughout my head, and it tasted bittersweet. It was just okay.

“But what is the Duke doing?”

“I’m busy with family matters.”

As Frances is the head of the Descartes household, she is currently dressed in a wedding dress and banquet attire to entertain nobles.

I wanted to help, but she advised me against it, saying it would be faster to deal with her directly.

“Certainly. Seeing you hanging out among those nobles, you must be busy.”

Kale nodded and pointed in the direction. France was surrounded by nobles and smiling.

The eyebrows are drawn with a straight line, but they keep twitching. The corners of the mouth seem forced. An expression that seems to have annoyance written all over its face.

‘I have to go and save him.’

It’s an important process as it’s related to the empire and the family, but we’re the ones who are the stars of the wedding, so we can’t waste time like that. I stood up from my seat.

“Where are you going?”

“To rescue the Duke.”

“Then I’ll go back now.”

“Do whatever you want.”

I walked towards Frances. As I got closer, a smile appeared on Frances’ face when she saw me.

“jin!”

When I was called, the nobles’ eyes all turned to me.

“Meet the Duke and Duchess of Descartes.”

“It is an honor to meet you, Your Highness.”

The first ones to bow were those who had great influence in the empire and could be called high-ranking nobles. Their names were clearly…

‘Margrave Zaitz, Count Reckland.’

In terms of business, they can both be said to be direct subordinates of Descartes.

“Nice to meet you, Marquis Zaitz. Count Rekland.”

He smiled brightly and held out his hand. Then the two bowed and held each other’s hands.

“Were you having an important conversation?”

“It wasn’t that important.”

“Then I will take you, Your Majesty.”

I smiled and pulled Frances’s shoulders into my arms. She flinched in surprise.

“As you can see, we are the main characters of today’s banquet. I would like you to postpone any painful public discussions until later.”

The Marquis and the Count raised their eyebrows and smiled awkwardly.

“Oh, I’m sorry. We didn’t have many opportunities to meet… … .”

“Haha, I must have said something useless during this blessed time. I’m sorry.”

That’s good to know. Fortunately, you have some sense.

“Then that’s it.”

I shook hands with Frances and smiled, intertwining our fingers.

“Shall we go?”

Frances smiled bashfully and gave me a look full of love.

“It was kind of cool.”

“Is that so?”

“Yeah. It’s so real that I can feel that he’s my husband.”

What is that feeling? Suddenly, I felt her cuteness and smiled.

“Kale is over there, and where are Ladea and Kazar?”

“I feel like I’m with Dahlia.”

“Oh, Dahlia couldn’t attend the banquet.”

Dahlia’s identity is revealed, so she’ll be in trouble, so she’s currently hiding in the duke’s basement, where I used to live.

I couldn’t even attend the wedding.

“Shall I meet you for a moment?”

When asked like that, Frances shook her head.

“After the banquet is over. We can’t be here without you.”

Well, the most important thing remains.

“Then it must be getting dark. Should we start now?”

“Okay then.”

We went up to the second floor of the party hall. We shouted loudly in the center where everyone’s heads could be seen.

“I am the Marquis of Warenberg and the Duchess of Descartes, who has the honor of marrying the Duke this time. I thank all of you for being present here!”

The voice resonated widely, and the eyes of the nobles who were chatting while holding champagne glasses gathered at once.

“The banquet will now begin!”

As soon as I gave the signal, the hired orchestra began to play as scheduled. The melodies of the violin, cello, and piano resonated throughout the party hall in fantastic harmony.

“Now let’s go dance.”

Now that the banquet has begun, it’s time for us, the main characters, to dance first.

Frances had never taken dancing lessons. It was a bit difficult because we had a rushed wedding and didn’t have time to prepare, but I decided to take care of it myself.

So, holding hands with Frances, I came down to the first floor and stood facing each other in the center of the party hall.

“… Is it really okay to do this?”

Frances asked, her face full of anxiety and worry.

“It’s okay. Just trust me.”

I pulled her waist up and held her hand. Then France landed on my feet. We were so close that our breaths were touching.

“Let’s get started.”

“Yeah, yeah… … .”

I took a slow step, holding Frances in my arms. She placed one hand on my shoulder, and held me with the other hand, concentrating on the movement. The smooth movement of her feet.

“…You dance well.”

“Because I learned it.”

“… … .”

Frances’s eyes moved to the side and her face turned red. Was she ashamed of not being able to learn dancing, which was a basic skill for a noble?

‘I couldn’t help it.’

She lived a life far removed from that of a high-ranking noble lady. A life of oppression that was so severe that people would believe she was an illegitimate child. She had a mountain of unlearned knowledge and was lacking in many things.

But, it’s okay for Frances now because I’m always there.

“Don’t worry about falling, just look straight at me. You need to focus on me right now, right?”

Frances looked up and met my gaze. I saw myself smiling in her sparkling emerald eyes.

Only then did she finally feel relieved and smile. Bright smiles bloomed on each other’s faces.

This moment of bliss was so unreal that I couldn’t hear the music or see the people around me. It was like I was dreaming.

We became one and gave ourselves over to the music.

As the dance ended to the music, applause filled the party hall. France and I bowed politely and left.

“What’s left now?”

“All that’s left is receiving gifts from the nobles and performing.”

After the scheduled performance, they will receive their gifts along with congratulations, and a famous opera singer from the Empire will grace the finale of the banquet.

“… I want to be alone with you soon.”

Frances pouted.

“Just hold on a little longer. It’ll be over soon.”

When I spoke to her with a smile and a soothing tone, she nodded.

The orchestra continued to play, and after about an hour, it was finally time for congratulations and gifts.

“This is a gift that Jim prepared himself with the Descartes couple in mind. I hope you like it.”

The first runner was Raja. He handed us two earrings with jewels, one red and one black.

“This is an item that the court magicians have painstakingly crafted. It has a magic engraved on it that allows them to know each other’s location.”

In a word, a location tracker. It’s a good and welcome gift, but it’s not something we really need.

‘Because my existence belongs to France anyway.’

We can naturally know each other’s position.

“Thank you for preparing such a wonderful gift, Your Majesty.”

Frances smiled and expressed her gratitude.

“I pray that the Duke and Duchess will have a blessed future. Thank you for sending the invitation.”

So the Raja’s turn ended, and the nobles continued to shower him with gifts.

A variety of gifts came in, including items with religious significance related to marriage, ornaments symbolizing love, and works of art.

And so, after a long time, the opera singer who would decorate the finale appeared.

“Are you famous?”

“He’s a singer who was even invited to the royal family.”

After a brief moment of conversation, the stage began.

A heavy cello announced the beginning of the music, followed by a violin playing the melody.

And the clear and refreshing tone that came into my ears. The volume was so loud that it seemed to spread throughout the party venue.

She was wearing a gorgeous green dress and sang while looking at me and France.

“Good.”

“yes?”

I blinked and nodded, lost in the beautiful song. France grabbed my cheek and turned my head away.

“Where are you looking? Shouldn’t you be looking at me?”

“ah.”

I found myself concentrating on the stage without realizing it. No, this is how it should be… … .

“Kiss me right now.”

“…Here?”

“It’s okay because everyone is focused on the stage.”

Frances, with her cheeks puffed out, gives me a sharp look. I don’t know what made her angry.

“hurry.”

“…I’ll keep it short.”

I leaned my head in and met her lips. I was worried that someone might see me, so I tried to finish quickly, but Frances wrapped her arms around the back of my neck.

“Ugh… ?!”

Then, her lips opened and a moist tongue penetrated inside, violating my tongue.

“Choosh… … .”

A sticky yet sweet kiss. I do it ten times a day without stopping, so my skills are improving day by day. My eyes are wide open at the ecstasy she gives me.

As time passed and the opera singer’s stage came to a close, only then did France’s kiss end.

When they parted their lips slightly, their saliva mixed together and formed a long, drawn-out line.

“Whew, good… … .”

Frances’s eyes melted and fell like frost in summer.

“…Are you satisfied?”

“huh.”

Frances is holding my hand with a bashful smile. I don’t know why the mood is like this, but she looks happy so it’s okay.

[I am truly grateful to you for inviting me to such a glorious occasion as the wedding of the Duke of Descartes. I am also truly grateful to those who gathered here to listen to my song.]

The opera singer, whose performance had ended, changed direction and bowed. Everyone seemed satisfied with the performance, so they stood up as a group and clapped their hands.

“It’s over.”

“That’s right.”

This concludes the schedule. Those who wish to enjoy the banquet may stay, and those who wish to return may leave.

“Now all that’s left is our first night as a married couple…?”

“uh…….”

The gaze that had been filled with love like dripping honey just a moment ago suddenly became as sharp as a poisonous snake. Frances’s gaze was so murderous that it gave me chills for a moment.

“Oh, that’s right.”

“What’s that reaction?”

“No. My heart is pounding.”

He quickly shrugged his shoulders and smiled brightly.

“Huh… … .”

Frances looked at me with a suspicious look, perhaps not liking the reaction, but soon nodded.

“Okay. I’ll go to the bedroom and check what’s left.”

Frances smiles wickedly. Judging by the sinister atmosphere, it seems like she intends to do more than that time… … .

‘…It’ll be okay.’

I was busy preparing for the wedding for the past week, and I didn’t have any contact because of my unstable physical condition.

Thanks to that, I have fully recovered my energy and am in perfect condition. I nodded confidently as proof of my determination.

“This time it’s really going to be different.”


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