Translator: Nox

Chapter 66

Chapter 66: Noah's Perfect Promise Fulfilled

Meanwhile, surprising news reached Leonard.

It was about the Magical Creature attack that had occurred on the cruise ship.

Testimonies from passengers and crew members who had been on board were pouring in, and the news was being sold like wildfire in special editions.

Having heard about Noah's exploits through the public affairs secretary, Leonard turned sharply to look at his son, who was leaning against the window.

What is this? Why has he been doing only good things these past few months?!

Noah, who had been talking with Usher, frowned at the King's ardent gaze, which he couldn't possibly miss.

When he creakily turned his head, the Monarch of Herot was looking at him with an extremely affectionate face, as if he were looking at his precious daughter.

It goes without saying that Noah's brow furrowed even more, and even Usher, who had followed Noah's gaze, frowned.

Noah glanced at the public affairs secretary standing next to his father and immediately opened his mouth.

"I won't do an interview."

"You worked so hard, shouldn't you take some credit?"

"I did it because I thought I was going to die."

"......"

A cold silence descended over the air in the office. The public affairs secretary, seeing Noah's extremely cynical gaze, quickly whispered to Leonard.

"I'll just package it nicely and pass the interview materials to the reporters."

"...Alright."

Leonard also agreed to the public affairs secretary's suggestion with a reluctant face.

Noah Astrid had kept his promise, so now it was Leonard Astrid's turn to keep his.

The public affairs secretary quickly turned to leave, but just then, a servant entered. Leonard rose from his seat and asked first, as if confirming.

"Is everyone gathered?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Leonard lightly gestured to Usher and Noah, then took the lead. Usher patted Noah's shoulder and followed Leonard, and finally Noah moved his feet.

The three headed to the signing room located right next to the office, and as they entered the room, the members of the royal family all rose from their seats.

"Your Majesty!!"

Leonard's brow furrowed at the cheerful voice that greeted him as soon as he entered.

Walter, who had no pride or conscience, grinned at his older brother, whom he was meeting after a long time, and Leonard cursed inwardly.

'Why did I have to resemble this bastard of all people?'

He wished he could be tucked away in a corner, but because of his high rank in the line of succession, he had to face him first.

Leonard waved his hand roughly in response, and Walter lavishly sent smiles to his two nephews.

Usher smiled back at his uncle, but Noah simply nodded. He had to clean up his messes several times, and seeing his grinning face reminded him of Libero Akiten.

Walter, who was seated next to Noah in order of succession, whispered without a care.

"Congratulations on your marriage, Noah!"

"Yes, thank you."

Walter was simply excited, even at the soulless reply. Noah wondered why this person was so excited, but he soon pushed the thought away.

Who cares? The best thing is not to get involved.

Leonard, too, felt uneasy at Walter's bright appearance, but he pushed the thought away, thinking the same thing as his son.

"Now, let's begin."

True to his dislike of introductions, servants immediately brought in a massive stack of documents and placed them neatly in front of the members of the royal family.

Once the documents were placed in front of everyone, Leonard brought up the main point as if he had been waiting for it.

"I, Leonard Astrid, as the head of the Astrid Royal Family, have permitted and acknowledge the marriage of Noah Astrid and Olivia Liberty."

It was already known, but heavy sighs could be heard from various places.

Usher frowned and looked at Noah, who was sitting across from him. But Noah seemed as brazenly calm as ever, showing no agitation.

At that moment, Marquess Verus, the King's uncle and an elder, spoke from the end of the table.

"Your Majesty has made a very big decision."

As the elder of the royal family opened his mouth, another person sitting across from him chimed in.

"Isn't this the first time in Astrid's history?"

"It's something to celebrate... but it's somewhat worrying."

Because of the King's authority, they couldn't openly say, 'Bringing a commoner with no family into the royal family?', but it was true that everyone was unhappy about it.

They thought that the name Olivia Liberty would bring shame to the royal family.

Leonard did not tell anyone that he had chosen Noah's bride as a long-term solution to the Polia situation. Rumors travel fast. So he had to be a father who supported his son's love.

Noah, who had been listening silently to the complaints from various places, slowly rose from his seat. As the members of the royal family, who had been murmuring, trailed off and looked at Noah, he adopted a polite attitude and looked around at the members of the royal family.

Noah Astrid maintained a colder expression than anyone else and opened his mouth in a low voice.

"I know what you are worried about. However, just as I have never brought shame to the royal family, I will not bring shame in the future, and neither will my spouse. Even for the sake of the honor of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen Consort, who have supported my decision."

The members of the royal family were just members of the royal family, and they had no right to say anything about the marriage of a direct royal prince recognized by the King and Queen Consort.

As Noah indirectly pointed this out, the members of the royal family all closed their mouths as if they had swallowed honey. As the members of the royal family fell silent, Noah turned resolutely and bowed deeply to his father, driving the point home.

"I sincerely thank you for your permission, Your Majesty."

Indeed, Noah Astrid had perfectly fulfilled his promise.

Leonard did not outwardly express his satisfaction and spoke calmly.

"As Prince Noah said, I will also make sure that the new royal family member never brings shame to the honor of the royal family. So don't worry."

Then, he immediately signed the document in front of him and declared.

"Noah Astrid will inherit the Dukedom of Rosemond upon marriage, and Olivia Liberty, who has become his spouse, will also be granted appropriate titles and ranks. The effect will take place upon the recognition of the Archbishop of Hamel Cathedral."

As the King finished his declaration, servants approached each member of the royal family one by one. At that point, everyone began to sign. Noah was no exception.

For a long time, they left mechanical signatures on the massive documents. The room was filled only with the sound of pen nibs scratching paper.

At that moment, Walter, who had finished signing faster than anyone else, carefully raised his head and looked at his brother.

Leonard's heart pounded wildly as he noticed Walter's gaze. He desperately turned his gaze away, but even so, he could feel his brother's ardent gaze, so Leonard closed his eyes and prayed.

Please, don't let that mouth open.

Walter Lightwing, who was born as the youngest and raised with the late King's unwavering love, was honest in a good way and oblivious in a bad way.

To be honest, Walter didn't care whether Noah married a commoner wife or not. He just thought that his smart brother would take care of it. However, there was something he really wanted to do.

"Your Majesty!"

"......"

The King pretended not to hear, but Walter said without paying attention.

"I heard that Miss Olivia Liberty unfortunately lost her father early."

At that moment, Noah's movement of wielding the pen stopped as if it were a lie.

What on earth is he trying to say?

Noah glared at his uncle sitting next to him with an extremely cold gaze, but Walter continued to speak.

"I don't know if she even has any relatives, but I heard that she doesn't?"

"......"

Not only Noah and Leonard, but even Usher's expression turned cold, but Walter continued to chatter incessantly.

"Usually, the bride's male relatives escort her from the carriage to the entrance of the cathedral, but since that's not possible, an alternative is necessar..."

"Don't worry."

Leonard unhesitatingly cut Walter off. Walter blinked and looked at Noah.

"Noah, what do you think? This uncle will personally escort you."

Noah kept his mouth shut. He was afraid that if he opened his mouth, he would say something that he couldn't take back in front of the members of the royal family. He was wondering what to say to express his refusal, but a roar erupted.

"Are you out of your mind?!"

Leonard glared at Walter with his eyes wide open.

The whole nation is going to be paying attention, but you're trying to smear shit on it! Why are you getting involved?!

Even the members of the royal family shook their heads slightly at Walter's suggestion.

As Walter blankly looked at his brother, Leonard shouted with a vein in his neck.

"It seems like you want to experience escorting at a wedding, but if that's the case, reconcile with your daughter Liliana and be a proper father!!"

Then Walter drooped his shoulders and muttered.

"...I want to, but her personality is not ordinary."

"That's not what I'm saying... Ha... Never mind."

Leonard waved his hand away with a sigh-like sigh.

Walter could no longer bring up the escort story in the face of Leonard's wrath, and Noah finished signing, feeling grateful to his father for the first time in a long time.

Next to his signature was Olivia's signature in elegant handwriting.

Noah alternately looked at the signatures, which were side by side in a friendly manner, and handed the documents to the servant.

With this, the marriage to Olivia was formalized.

⚜ ⚜ ⚜

Queen Consort's advice to be prepared for her body not being her own must have come from experience.

Olivia had to choose from a multitude of things with Beatrix's help, and sometimes with Mrs. Lehman's help.

From the type of flowers to go into the Bouquet to the color of the ribbon, she had to choose. To be honest, it was just a confirmation process of saying yes to what the Queen Consort recommended, but there was so much to do that even that was overwhelming.

By the time she began to get confused about what she had chosen, the day was over, and Olivia was able to go straight to her bedroom to sleep under the Queen Consort's consideration.

She thought she had only laid down for a moment, but days went by with someone waking her up.

Noah was in the same situation, so the bride and groom-to-be had not been able to see even a strand of each other's hair since the day they came to the Royal Palace.