Chapter 53. Welcome Home

Finding her oppressive gaze on me, I knew that I couldn't make any excuses. At this point, I also gave in.

'Maybe, this is the best time to reveal it.'

I was hesitating all this time, and this incident worked as a forced move for me to come out and tell her everything. Taking in a deep breath, I relaxed myself.

"Miria, it's that I have two fiancées."

"Hu--?"

I didn't wait for her reaction and went on to tell her everything.

"I intended to tell you the moment I revealed I am a noble, but the situation went a bit awry and I forgot to tell you. I am really sorry about it."

"Ku—"

Once again, she was about to say something, but I raised my hand and cut off her in the middle continuing my ramble. Even I didn't know why I was babbling so much. Maybe because I was anxious or maybe because I wanted to convey to her about all. Whatever reason it was, I didn't stop and continued.

"I know you must be angry with me, but please forgive me. I-I was just a bit afraid. If you still can't let go of your ange---!"

"Wait!"

Before I could say more words begging for forgiveness, this time it was Miria who stopped me. She raised her voice, stopping me and catching my attention towards her. My eyes which were closed in fear were looking straight at her.

'She must be fuming with anger.'

It is normal. Even if she is angry, it is justified. Even as a villain, I have my humane qualities. When it's my fault, it might be with hesitance but I accept them.

So, I was all ready to get a slap or two. But something unexpected happened.

"Kurt! What are talking about?!"

"Huh?"

Now, it was my time to be surprised. What? Why her reaction is so different from my thoughts? My mind which was ready to get beaten was now confused. I didn't understand why she behaved so differently.

And that's when a spark came in. My body started to shiver, and I raised my hand and asked if it was true or not.

"M-Miria, don't tell me you knew about it?"

"Yes."

A one-word answer. But this answer made me collapse. I mean, you want to tell me that all of my worries to this moment were all in vain! All that suffering… All that stress… Are you denying it and deeming it to be a waste?

I couldn't help but cough a mouthful of blood. How many times does she need to surprise me? Even during that time when I wanted to tell her my identity, she thwarted me like this.

'I don't want to ask it again, but...'

And I asked the same question.

"How did you know that I have fiancées?"

"Isn't it normal? You are a noble."

"!!!"

How did I miss this?! I didn't account for the norms of the world. After all, it is natural for nobles to have a fiancée. And as for harem, it is not that common but is not rare as well. That is why my situation wasn't that special in Miria's eyes.

But still…

"Are you okay with it, Miria?"

Even though it was normal, I wanted to know if she was alright with it. Miria turned towards me abruptly with an angry gaze, making me flinch. And soon the answer came out.

"Of course not! Why would I like that!"

"Right…"

It is normal to not like it. What should I do then? In any way, I can't abandon my harem plans. I have to think of a way to persuade Miria.

But Miria didn't stop and continued her answer.

"But…"

"But?"

A shade of red appeared on her cheeks, but she wasn't shy and said what she wanted with determined eyes.

"But if this takes to be with you, then I am ready for it."

"Miria, you…"

This girl loves me more than I thought. Somewhere in my heart, I knew that she was dependent on me but still… This kind of love is too much for me. But it surely doesn't feel bad.

"Is that so? Then you have to be more prepared for the future. I am not going to stop at three."

"What?"

"After all, I want to make a harem! Just thinking of the girls…. Hehehe…."

My mind couldn't help but think of my future life. Living a life of debauchery with the best beauties… Just thinking of it makes my mouth water.

"You…! This lusty noble!"

"Hahaha!"

Miria swung her fist and I dodged and then ran, escaping from her clutches laughing down, feeling all of my stress vanish into nowhere.

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"So, Kurt. Why you didn't write letters?"

Ritzburg House.

After a long time, I am finally here at my home only to kneel and look at the madam interrogating me with quite ferocious eyes.

Mama Ritzburg.

Gulp! This momentum… She will eat me raw!

Because of Miria's matter, I forgot that there was one more problem that almost made me a mental patient.

'Father!'

I eyed my father, Count Russell for help. But what a father he is who just ignored me and whistled as if this situation had nothing to do with him. This damn father…!

Don't think you will get away with this. I know you were the one, the perpetrator. He was the one who called her as soon he learned that I had arrived.

"Mother, that---"

"And who is she?!"

"She is---"

"Why do you have so many injuries?"

"That—"

"I told you that it is a dangerous job! This is what happens when you don't listen to me!"

'Please, mother. Give me a chance to answer at least.'

Tears, punishment, scoldings… With all these three, I was finally welcomed home after completing the long arduous quest of being a hunter of both – Demon and Miria.

[Arc 1 – Reincarnation and Demon Hunter Ends]

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