The Blackened Second Male Lead’s Wife - Chapter 94

Does everyone in the world look like an evil spirit with flashing eyes? Is that why he is so cold to everyone?

Feeling the beating of my heart, I waited for his answer. 

“I can’t see any color, or smell anything.”

“……..” 

“Like a black and white picture.” 

Ever since Lucian turned, this is the first time I got to hear his perspective. I looked at him with a quivering look. 

He continued with a gentle smile.

“But you’re different. In a world without any color or scent, only you have color. You’re the only one who shines and has a smell.” 

Lucian raised his hand and stroked my face.

“So I can only see you.” 

“….” 

“I’m sorry.” 

As soon as I heard those words, why did it feel like my heart was being ripped to pieces?

I put my head over his chest. He asked with a startled look. 

“Are you crying?” 

“You made me cry.” 

“…I’m sorry.” 

“Why are you sorry?” 

I asked in a cold voice.

Lucian patted my hair and whispered as if to comfort me with a whimper. 

“Because I’m glad you’re crying because of me.” 

“That’s something to be sorry about. It’s not good to like seeing people cry.” 

Lucian let out a small laugh as if he had heard something really troublesome. Then he whispered to me again that he was sorry. 

His voice was so sweet and creepy, I didn’t notice..

How much is he enduring for this happiness.

Even at that moment, there was a small vial of medicine in his pocket. 

There was less than half of the pink concoction left. 

* * *

A few days later, Estelle and Kalyx came hand in hand. 

The two looked anxious and happy, unlike when they came to me separately. 

“You’re coming back to the Kingdom of Sebran?” 

Estelle nodded. 

“Yes, it’s time for me to come back. I still have to wait another month to find out if I’m pregnant or not, so I should go do what I have to do while I can.” 

“It’s a long way from here. Will you be okay?” 

Kalyx replied to me. 

“Don’t worry, we’ll be traveling in the best carriage and boat there is. I won’t let a single wind touch Estelle.” 

“Are you coming with me, Your HIghness?” 

“Of course I am.” 

Wow. Is he jobless?

I am a little worried about the future of the empire as he often leaves behind his political affairs. 

‘On the other hand, Estelle will be at ease.’

I said, scratching my face. 

“But did His Majesty the Emperor approve of this?” 

Even though His Majesty accepted their relationship, he couldn’t have been fine with Kalyx leaving with Estelle again.

‘It’s a relief he didn’t get hit by His Majesty.’

Kalyx replied with a brazen look. 

“What can he do but let me be? I don’t want to be away from her even if we’re engaged.” 

“…….!” 

Kalyx raised Estelle’s hand with an arrogant face. There were rings glittering on both of their fourth fingers.

I looked at Estelle with big eyes. Estelle smiled shyly, lowering her eyebrows. 

“He proposed yesterday.” 

“Wow.” 

“His Majesty the Emperor has given us permission. There was already a rumor going around that Kalyx and I are dating, so we thought it would be better to just officially announce our relationship.” 

Kalyx continued. 

“We will make a formal announcement after we leave for the Kingdom of Sebran.” 

I sighed and murmured. 

“People will for sure talk about you two.” 

News of their engagement will bring out a different reaction from when they were just dating.

One person is the crown prince. The other is a saintess from a commoner background. The news that the two are seeing each other with intentions of marriage will shake the empire. 

Kalyx said with a look of no interest. 

“So what? My father will take care of it.” 

“…If I ever see an ungrateful child, I’ll call them a Kalyx.” 

“What?” 

I held out my hand, looking at Kalyx, who was frowning. 

“Have a safe trip.” 

Kalyx gave me a leery look and shook my hands. 

I hugged Estelle. 

“Don’t overdo it. Let me know as soon as you get a clear answer.” 

“Yes, I will.” 

Estelle smiled brightly.

I felt relieved seeing her smile. 

I asked Lucian, who stood silently like air and was looking at us. 

“Lucian, is there anything you want to say to them?” 

Lucian said with a cold face. 

“I’m glad you’re leaving. Because that means you won’t be bothering Nia for a while.” 

……If I ever see someone who is crazy about their girlfriend and acts rude to others, I’ll call them a Lucian.

* * *

Kalyx and Estelle left for the Kingdom of Sebran. 

Naturally, a commotion broke out among the people of the capital. 

Is the crown prince really dating the saintess? Even if they are dating, it doesn’t make sense for an unmarried man and woman to stick together like that.

In particular, the criticism against Estelle was stronger. 

It was said that it was embarrassing to see a saint who should serve as an example for others to have such a relationship with an unmarried man.

In the midst of that, the emperor made the official announcement. 

“His Highness the Crown Prince and Saintess Estelle had a private engagement. From now on Saintess Estelle will be the Crown Princess-to-be, protected by the royal family, and anyone who speaks defamatory words towards her will be condemned to a death sentence.” 

In other words, he meant.

If you touch my daughter-in-law, you’ll die. 

The emperor was of a gentle disposition, but when he snapped, the people kept their mouths shut. 

But not everyone kept quiet.

Some royal family members and nobles, who felt that they could not allow the relationship between a commoner and the noble crown prince to continue, visited the Empress Dowager. 

“Empress Dowager, this is absolutely ridiculous. We can’t have a commoner become the Empress. Even if she is the saintess, it’s just not right.” 

They thought the Empress Dowager would be on their side. 

Since the Empress Dowager is the most conservative person in this empire. 

But the Empress Dowager scolded them with a stern voice. 

“A qualified Empress does not need to have noble blood in her, but she needs to love the people. Is there anyone else in this empire who loves the people as much as Estelle?” 

“……!” 

People were shocked to see the Empress Dowager speak well of Estelle. 

The Empress Dowager continued, sniffing loudly. 

“So just accept it. Don’t even think about making any more noise about this matter.” 

“….”

The Empress Dowager opened and closed her eyes as she passed the people who looked at her with a bewildered face. 

‘Lord Kardien. I’ve accomplished the assignment you gave me.’

The people did not know what she was thinking about. 

The Emperor and the Empress Dowager truly think of Estelle as the next empress. 

The two people in power had said their piece, so no one can object now.

Above all, the common people were very supportive. 

They were more enthusiastic about the news that the prince and saintess were engaged. 

“We will have the best empress ever!” 

“Yayyyy–” 

Unaware of all the noise in the capital, Estelle and Kalyx arrived at the Kingdom of Sebran. 

Estelle got out of the carriage with the help of Kalyx. 

She got out of the carriage and looked down at the boat. 

There had been no change to her stomach. She didn’t experience any morning sickness. She didn’t feel any sign of pregnancy. 

But… 

‘It feels like there’s something warm in my stomach.’

Estelle caressed her stomach with a careful touch. Her white fingers were shaking slightly. 

* * *

It’s been a month since Estelle and Kalyx’s engagement was officially announced. 

Gone are the days when the story of those two filled the air.

Because there was a new hot story in town. 

A delegation from the Kingdom of Axion is set to come to the empire in a few days. 

The Kingdom of Axion was one of the closest allies of the Empire. 

The relationship between the two countries began at the very beginning of the empire’s founding. 

Franz, who was the empire’s first emperor, told Axion, the general who helped him. 

[Axion. Your bravery has allowed us to unify the continent. In return, I will give you a crown.]

That’s how the Axion Kingdom was created.

The Kingdom of Axion served the empire with loyalty, and the empire cherished the Kingdom of Axion.

Although the continent’s unity has weakened a lot over the years, the relationship between the two countries was still strong. 

It was part of the empire’s tradition to hold a grand banquet annually and invite a delegation from the Kingdom of Axion.

Thanks to this, many shops in the capital are busy. 

Because every noble woman will be attending the banquet welcoming the delegation from the Kingdom of Axion. 

They would go get fitted for a new dress and jewelry for the precious guest. 

My shop was also flooded with reservations for a makeover on that day. 

I wanted to do everyone’s makeup, but it was impossible because I only have one body. 

So I decided to only do makeup for Duchess Rosasa, who made the first reservation. She gave me a huge tip as thanks.

‘Hehe. As expected, rich customers are the best!’

The thought of making money raised the corners of my mouth automatically.

A few days before the banquet, I visited the Duchess Rosasa’s mansion. 

It was to decide on makeup that would suit her best in advance for the banquet. 

Duchess Rosasa, who was sitting in the room waiting for me, opened her eyes wide. 

Her gaze was on Lucian standing behind me. 

“Lord Kardien, you’re here as well.” 

“He’s my loyal assistant.” 

“Oh goodness.” 

She burst into laughter as if she had heard a joke. 

Of course, the real reason was that Lucian is stuck to me like a gumball and wouldn’t leave my side, but I was also half serious.

Because Lucian was holding a heavy makeup box full of my golden cosmetics. 

He’s a perfect porter!