I was excommunicated from the Holy Knights

73 – The Princess of Blue Steel 2

A story about marriage that came unexpectedly.

For a while, I couldn’t decide what to do with it.

‘Harriage talk?.. No, why are you talking about this all of a sudden? Besides, to say that I’ve already sent letters to the young ladies… That means that I’ve already started working on the dictionary.’

I knew a little bit about how the marriages of nobles in this era took place through the original work.

As for other countries, in the case of the Holy Empire, most marriages are of the nature of arranged marriages, so children of aristocratic families generally marry nobles from other regions or, if lucky, royal families, according to the wishes of their parents. it was common

In other words, everything from choosing a bride to the process of getting married is determined by the hands of parents.

Of course, the concept of free love was almost non-existent, and even if it did exist, there were only cases where it happened through the permission of the parents by chance in the social circle of the aristocrats.

In other words, a high-ranking aristocrat who is said to be the son of a lord.

In the case of me, the eldest son and heir, I was in a position where I had no choice but to get married according to the will of my family.

As much as I knew that fact, I tried to proceed with my relationship with Cazeros as quickly as possible.

It is said that an arranged marriage is scheduled, but apart from that, it was not very impossible for me to play in advance.

If he had prepared things such as formally proposing with Cazeros, secretly buying an appropriate priest right away, marrying him, and making a child as a bonus, he could see the end as it was.

Of course, in that case, I would have to deal with the considerable disappointment and anger of my father, Earl of Thurne, who would soon follow, but the possibility that he would expel me, his son and heir, was remarkably low at this point.

In addition, if things were concluded like that, even if Count Turnen pushed for an arranged marriage, Cazeros, who married first, would have no choice but to become the rightful wife according to the rules, so it would be okay not to worry too much about that part.

the problem is..

Actually, before I even started doing anything, I hit the player on this side first..

From my point of view, it was something that I hadn’t even thought of.

Even at this time, when Cazeros, the party involved, was not there.

Literally the worst thing that happened at the worst possible timing.

So, bringing up the story of Cazeros in front of my father now could have been a self-inflicted attack that fundamentally blocked my future plan.

‘You’re the lord of Bohemia who doesn’t have the concept of free love in the first place. It’s a bonus to try to keep an eye on us in the process.’

That’s how it appears in so-called dramas and movies

Without being able to bring up a story like ‘I already have someone I love’,

I really couldn’t do this or that, so I just had to remain silent.

‘f*ck.. Seriously, why are things going like this? After winning the war, I thought the situation would be a little bit better… This guy’s sales are really the worst in many ways.’

My unlucky life that I feel once again

When I was cursing myself about it,

My father, Earl of Thurn, looked at me and continued to say with a hearty smile.

“It’s okay not to worry too much, son. Like your brother, your mother has a good eye for people, so she will definitely find a good person for you.”

“Um… But… honestly, it’s quite a burden. Engagement… I’m still mentally ready…”

“Don’t say that, aren’t you already in your early twenties? Right now, His Highness Friedrich, who is the same age as you, has three children. Technically speaking, it’s a little late.”

“Yeah, but…”

“Don’t worry, marriage is something you can adapt to quickly over time, even if it’s a bit awkward at first. Now you just have to wait patiently. Sooner or later you will find a good wife.”

‘I already have that bride. To a pretty and genuine lady who has everything except her identity!’

As I let out a scream that I couldn’t bear to say, I left the place without being able to say anything more, feeling that my insides were being burned.

*

“I was distracted. Just focus a little more.”

“…..”

The voice of a strict younger brother coming from behind.

While feeling frustrated, I tried to focus on the situation in front of me.

however..

-Jump!-

The wooden sword started to look like it would break at any moment as it cracked hugely.

Looking at that, Dust slowly shook his head and said to me

“… It can’t be. I guess I should stop at this point. If you continue like this, the wooden sword will burst.”

“Whoa..”

Hearing my brother’s words, I let out a deep sigh and withdrew the mana I was releasing.

Looking at me like that, Dust spoke in a slightly cautious voice.

“You seem to have lost a lot of concentration these days. What are you doing?”

“… There is no such thing.”

It was a lie, of course.

If anything, it was, of course, very large.

And that was because it was related to Dust, who was asking this question.

‘It’s really hard mentally for that bride you’re choosing.’

Dust, who is meeting various noble ladies with his mother in order to select candidates for my future wife.

Some of them said they had visited them in person if they were close, and some said they were going to invite them and bring them here.

Fortunately, it seems that I haven’t been able to find a person who is clearly this person yet. It was likely that the results would come out in a little while.

‘And I’m going to be semi-forcibly engaged with the person who was set up like that… Fortunately, the unfortunate thing is that once you’re engaged, the formal marriage takes a bit longer…’

Even if an engagement was concluded, it could take 1-2 years at the shortest, or up to several years at the longest, for it to lead to marriage.

Of course, in the case of such a stretch, it is a story when the age of the parties is young.

In fact, in the case of me now, it is highly likely that this will happen within 1-2 years.

In any case, it was clear that once the fiancée was decided in that way, the road to a secret marriage with Cazeros would be more difficult in many ways.

Like that, feeling sick to my stomach from the anxiety I couldn’t bear to express, I put the cracked wooden sword aside, left the training ground and went straight to my room.

Right after that, what caught my eye

It was Polena who was waiting for me in the room with the clothes I was going to change into.

“Did you finish pretty early today?”

“yes. It’s because I can’t concentrate.”

“Hmm.. You must have said something similar the day before yesterday.

“..hahahaha..”

“Besides, it looks like you’ll even get married after a while… If you can concentrate well in a situation like this, it must be rather strange, right?”

“… .”

Polena looked at me and spoke in a light voice as usual.

Like this, as I listened to her straight-forward words, I automatically started to smile bitterly at the corners of my mouth.

In fact, he is the only person in Bohemia who can be said to know the relationship between me and Cazeros.

At the same time, she maintained a lighthearted attitude in front of me, but unexpectedly, she was heavy-mouthed in front of others, and thanks to this, I was able to talk a little comfortably only when I was alone with Polena.

“Honestly, I still don’t know what to do. No matter how hard I try, I can’t come up with a sharp number in the current situation…”

“Hmm… that’s a bit unexpected, isn’t it? To think that our clever owner, who even robbed the Heretic Newspaper with his cunning tricks, is worried about this problem.”

“… ha. Because I can’t solve all problems. Especially if it’s a situation that’s close to a single shot like now.”

Suddenly, just how omnipotent does this maid think of me? I let out a small sigh while thinking.

at that time..

Looking at me like that, Polena spoke in a slightly meaningful voice.

“Is it really so? From my point of view, if it’s Master’s excellent trick, the answer will come soon, right?”

“yes? what is that…”

“Whoops.. Literally. Think for yourself next time.”

Polena’s attitude is as if she is trying to give a hint while giving a riddle.

Regarding this, I began to seriously think about it while feeling the same feeling that something suddenly popped into my head..

Looking at me like that, Polena started to show a smile full of interest as it was.