CHAPTER 03
CHAPTER 03: In any case, I just have to Kill and Come Back
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ARNE : "Thank you for today."
Evening, when the sun has passed. Arne thanked Kassian for taking her to the Granseos(?) mansion. It was her first time on a date, but it was more fun than she had thought.
ARNE : 'More than anything else there is an income.'
If the rumors spread that she was with another man, and not go to the meeting place, where she has to meet her marriage partner, the marriage would automatically break down. Arne laughed happily.
KASSIAN : "I'm glad that I could help."
ARNE : "It's a huge request, but thank you for the help. I'll repay, Your Majesty, later."
KASSIAN : "You have a lot to repay me."
Kassian's smile deepened. Arne was surprised to learn that he had been helping her both times. In her life, she had never been helped by someone in the first place. Kassian, who had already heard of all his self-knowledge, asked.
KASSIAN : "Do you hate getting married that way? You said you haven't even seen what the other person is like
ARNE : "Yeah. It's annoying."
Arne responded promptly, without thinking much. Kassian's expression changed strangely. It was his first time being treated as a nuisance.
ARNE : "Honestly, I am not interested… …I just went with it because my parents were anxious."
KASSIAN : "… …"
ARNE : And I don't think the other person, who accepted me as a marriage partner, will be fine."
KASSIAN : "… …"
Rumors circulated the Western Empire, and he'll propose to her like that? From here on, she couldn't think of herself as a normal person. In addition, the words spoken to her by her only sister, who had heard the news of the marriage, became the final blow.
ARNE'S SISTER : "At this age, if you're in this position, you would have already been married once. But you have never been married, at all?! Then, there is something wrong. Even if there is no defect. There is 100% chance that there is something going on. Or, maybe, you have an unforgettable first love?"
Arne completely trusted the words of Prine, who had already married. However, the decisive reason why this marriage was bothersome, was that she had to go leave the western empire and live in the Northern Empire. Kassian's smile twisted a little as he saw Arne, who pledged to never go.
KASSIAN : "I hope you will my requests come true." (original translation: "I hope you will make the wind come true."
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As a result, Arne's plan was half successful and the other half, failed. The rumor spread in an instant. Arne actually had an incredibly handsome lover with platinum hair! The Duchess and the Emperor were overturned, and Arne thought the marriage would be cancelled. The nobles value appearance and honor, so of course, it was this time. By the way… …
ARNE : "… …why."
Arne was frustrated. The Duchess was also trembling. Fortunately, during the misfortune, Grand Duke, Ternewzen, did not appear in the confrontation. Even the rumors of Arne, who became lush, showed a strong will to continue this marriage regardless of the rumors.
ARNE'S MOTHER: "Arne, I came to bring your spirits up." (original translation: "Arne, I brought your spirit highly."
ARNE : "Isn't that a crazy person?"
Arne hated it, but it was good news for the Duchess. A son-in-law who can't who can't be shaken, even by rumors like this! It was a true son-in-law feeling that was nowhere to be found.
ARNE'S MOTHER: "He is a nice person. Let's hold on tight."
ARNE : "No, where did you find that conclusion?"
ARNE'S MOTHER: "It's because you didn't know how to see people yet. Or did you really hide your platinum-haired lover? If you love that person, you can marry that person. Mommy is fine with anyone If you only get married."
ARNE : "… …"
Arne quietly shut her mouth. Being lovers, there couldn't be a real thing like that. When Arne became quiet, The Duchess, who recognized that it was the right time, began a persistent conviction.
ARNE'S MOTHER: "Arne. It's not like that this mother wants something big. I want my lovely and cute daughter to meet a fine and perfect man, find true love and live happily."
A story Arne had heard again and again. Arne was surprisingly freshly annoyed by the persistent nagging filled with love from her parents. When Arne's expression's darkened, the Duchess took the last resort.
ARNE'S MOTHER: "Fine then, just be patient for 3 months. If you get married and live there for only 3 months and you really don't like the other person, you can divorce and return."
ARNE : "Divorce?"
Arne's ears flashed at the sound of a divorce. The Duchess didn't want to miss this golden opportunity.
ARNE'S MOTHER: "But I'll have to be enduring for those three months. Instead, it's a condition to kill your short temperedness and not use a sword and live a quiet life. If you came back after trying so hard, I won't ask you to marry again."
Other conditions were not even heard. When she came back that way, she was told she would never be asked to marry again. The only way to be free from this sluggish nagging!
ARNE : 'Aren't you too confident to withstand in just about 3 months?'
Not 3 years, only 3 months. Knowing Arne's patience, the Duchess suggested an appropriate period. Eventually, Arne nodded. The Duchess urged once again.
ARNE'S MOTHER: "It's three months. If you come back after that, I won't admit it."
ARNE : "Good."
ARNE'S MOTHER: "Don't Kill. You can't hit people; you can't blow them away. Understand?"
Arne accepted. The Duchess looked worried because Arne's innocent attitude.
ARNE'S MOTHER: "Then, you really have to act like an ordinary lady."
In Arne's life She had never been an ordinary lady for even a second, but suddenly, she must pretend to be an ordinary lady. Although, she wasn't confident, Arne nodded, saying she knew what to do. And secretly, she harbored a great and hidden black heart.
ARNE : 'If it's okay, I'll just kill and comeback.'
Divorce was also annoying.
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Arne's wedding news was finally released and heard around the Western Empire. Sudden marriage?! It is also with a noble from another country?!
SOMEONE(?) [1]: "No, Arne-sama belongs to all of us!"
SOMEONE(?) [2]: "What, Arne-sama is getting married… …!"
Young ladies' fierce opposition followed. It wasn't just that. There was tremendous opposition from the Golden Dragon Knights, the strongest knights of the Western Empire, where Arne was the knight commander.
KNIGHT(?) [1] : "It's a huge military loss for Arne-sama is going abroad!"
KNIGHT(?) [2] : "What were you thinking, Your Majesty! Even if Arne-sama goes, ***grabbing the pants at the crotch and not letting go***, the hat is on the plate!" (I have no idea what it means…)
KNIGHT(?) [3] : "Nonsense! I'll be against this marriage!"
But what they really want to say is, "When will she be married?" The elders in the family wanted to be relieved and wipe(?) their hearts. Especially, the Royal Family. The elders of the family, who argued with young ladies, the Royal family and the precious daughter of the Emperor's brother, Grand Duke Brillhit, were losing face after not being able to welcome the marriage with open arms. In particular, Ciklion IV's reaction was explosive. Emperor Ciklino IV, who becomes a great leader at work publicly and the great god father of Arne privately. Ciklion declared. (original translation: "…the great father of Arne…")
CKILION IV : "In particular, I will seal Arne as a princess and do the best courtesy that can be done in the Western Empire."
ARNE : "?!"
Why did he suddenly commend her as a princess, saying that he doesn't want her to marry him with the honor of the Grand Duke? (original translation: Why don't you suddenly rebuke hm as a princess, saying that he doesn't want to marry him with the honor of the Grand Duke?"
CKILION IV : "Arne, if the Northern Empire makes things difficult for you, you can come back anytime!"
ARNE : "No, Your Majesty. That's a little… …"
Ciklion IV even said that she could come back if it wasn't meant to be. Whether the nobles were embarrassed or not, whether the elders of the same imperial family were in trouble or not, Ciklion IV was sincere. Arne, who is marrying abroad, might even die, so she wrapped up all sorts of rare items and sent them away. Everyone was moved by the emperor's supreme devotion, but Arne felt different."
ARNE : 'It's overdoing it… …'
It was too much. Too Much. Even if a real princess got married, it wouldn't be this much.
CIKLIOM IV : "Arne! You are the future of this country!"
The nobles shook their heads at the appearance of the Emperor showing his unreserved affection for Arne. The same was true for Arne. The feelings she had for her big father, the Emperor, have been the same since childhood.
ARNE : 'Annoying.'
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On the other hand, the Northern Empire. It wasn't like the West that was overturned by the news of the marriage. The Northern Empire was also in trouble.
SOMEONE [3] : "Who is getting married?"
SOMEONE [4] : "The Grand Duke, Ternewzen?!"
SOMEONE [5] : "Who the hell is he with?!"
The child of Emperor Zen and the second in the current order of succession to the Emperor. At present, the popularity of Kassian was significant enough to overtake Prince Edward. The number 1 man, who mothers want him as their son-in-law, were chosen by the social world. The dream of Grand Duchess Ternewzen, which all young ladies wished for, vainly disappeared. Even though the news of the marriage was making a huge repercussion, Kasssian, who was actually the person talked about, was calm.
KASSIAN : "So, is there any other story?"
ALAN : "Yes, there is.
Kassian's finger touched the papers.
KASSIAN : 'Is it simply because of his mood that bothered Ciklion IV's attitude?'
While responding to Kassian's request as if it couldn't be helped, the hesitation that Ciklion IV occasionally showed in Kassian's mind. Kassian was wondering if there was something in the shape(?) of being regretted by others, but the results of the investigation did not reveal anything.
ALLAN : "It is said that the Duke Brillhit has a tremendous problem."
KASSIAN : "A problem child?"
ALLAN : "Yeah. When it come to show, the nickname is 'Imperial Mad Dog'… …"
Not even dreaming that the Mad Dog of the Empire will soon be the Grand Duchess, that he was supposed to serve, Allan said with an expression, 'What are all such people?'
ALLAN : "It seems that it is all because the man who is called this 'Mad Dog' that it is difficult to find out information about the Duke of Brillhit. Everyone is said to react that they don't want to end their life because they made fun of it."
KASSIAN : "What on earth are you talking about?"
ALLAN : "It is said that people are beating people right before they die."
KASSIAN : "Why?"
ALLAN : "I'm not sure about that. People who were hit are also shy, but they are said to be famous for being beaten. You should never touch it no matter what… …"
Kassian couldn't believe that such a violent man and Arne were from one family. As Kassian recalled Arne's indifferent face, Kassian smiled.
KASSIAN : "So, how did you develop your calm demeanor?"
Kassian laughed while thinking of Arne, who seemed to be cool even if a war broke out next to her. Kassian first returned from the Western Empire to prepare for marriage. He was able to pull enough strings to meet again, but didn't. it was deliberately put off for today.
ALLAN : "Your Majesty, it is said that the airship will arrive soon."
After hearing Allan's words, Kassian nodded. He was already looking forward to it.
KASSIAN : "I'll look forward to your funny expressions."
Kassian laughed drowsily. Without knowing that the man named 'Mad Dog' is actually a woman, not a man, and the one he'll be marrying… …
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EVA : "Arne, the airship is about to land."
Arne raised her head at the calm voice of the nanny. The time to get off the airship is approaching. My body was frowned upon for a long time. Eva, her nanny, gave her the last call as she watched Arne stretched beside her.
EVA : "No Murder."
ARNE : "… …?"
Arne turned her eyes out and gazed at Eva at the outspoken warning. Eva once again began to repeat the endless remark that were brainwashed while going to the Northern Empire.
EVA : "You shouldn't beat people because you don't like them, you shouldn't even stare at them, especially at a sword! You should never use black! A smile on your lips, a gentle tone, always be graceful and elegant. Just like you practiced! You know?"
ARNE : "… …"
Arne was silent for a moment.
ARNE : 'What does nanny even think of me?'
Isn't it a living murder machine, something like that> Of course, Arne beats people and sometimes kills them, but that's all for good reason. Kill be killed, or it was much like the battlefield. Anyway, Arne never attacked first. While Arne was resentful, a guard knight appeared.
KNIGHT [4] : "They have arrived, My Lady." (T/N: once again, the original: "Her Majesty" Mine: "My Lady" Reason: Arne is the Duke's daughter, she has not yet received nor achieved a title.)
Arne woke up at the news that she will finally depart to the Northern Empire. It was the first meeting with her husband that she hadn't seen before because of Patuna(?).
ARNE : 'I will finally see his precious face.'
The airship door opened, and Arne climbed down, escorted by the Knight. The moment Arne showed up, everyone took a breath. Her silver hair shimmered like starlight, And Arne's face was revealed in the white sunlight. In silence, an indifferent gaze glanced over the crowd. At that time, a man appeared in front of Arne.
KASSIAN : "Welcome, My Lady Arne. I was waiting."
A man dressed in conqueror smiled a sweet smile that seemed to melt.
KASSIAN : "I am the Grand Duke Ternewzen, Kassian."
Arne's gaze collides with Xian's eyes in the air. Cool and beautiful blue eyes like winter at night. Arne paused for a moment when their gaze met. (T/N: Xian I probably Kassian's nickname.")
ARNE : 'This is Grand Duke Ternewzen?'
Didn't anyone say that he wasn't that handsome? And she didn't even say that she recognizes him.
ARNE : "… …You."
The man in the mask that Arne mat at the party and also the man who she accidentally reunited in the carriage with was here. Arne, who recognized him at once, pointed at him without knowing. Pointing fingers in the first meeting. Everyone in the room was frightened, but only one laughed leisurely.
KASSIAN : "Let's meet again like this."
Kassian smiled brightly, approaching whether it was fun. Cool silver-blue hair that looked like melting ice shimmered. Arne, who was finally aware of the situation, crumpled her face at once.
ARNE : 'I was deceived.'
Even with a smile that is sweeter that the spring sunlight, Arne stared with cold eyes. Her fists cried, but she wasn't dumb enough to cause bloodshed here. Arne clenched her fist and them turned around.
ARNE : "I want to go back. Nanny, get on again."
EVA : "Lady Arne!"
What kind of situation is this all of a sudden? The embarrassed West Empire people were agitated without knowing what to do. Arne was really inclined to go back. Kassian, who gently snatched Arne's hand, who had just turned around, pulled Arne into his arms. Arne raised her eyes to a series of natural actions.
KASSIAN : "I missed you very much, but it looks like it's not our thieving cat."
ARNE : "What the hell is with that title… …"
KASSIAN : "Did you really not want to see it?"
ARNE : "Ugh."
Arne paused as Kassian made a gloomy expression as if he was sad. It was a masterpiece of someone who knew how handsome he was. While Arne paused at Kassian's beauty for a moment, Kassian whispered very sweetly.
KASSIAN : "Aren't there any favors for you to repay me?"
ARNE : "… …"
That's how it turns out. Arne glared Kassian with an impression. Just, the moment when anything seems to be going to explode! Suddenly, Arne's nanny, Eva, intervened.
EVA : "You should be careful, Your Majesty!"
The nanny was seriously worried that Arne might run wild in the unusual airflow between the two. So, she had no choice but to take out a number of secrets she had prepared secretly, in an incredibly serious tone, Eva urged Kassian.
EVA : "Her Ladyship, Lady Arne, is very weak! Treat her like glass!"
ARNE : "… …"
Arne expression was once again crumpled by the unexpected nanny's words.
ARNE : 'What bullsh*t are you talking about?'
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[SINCE I CANNOT POST THE ILLUSTARTION THAT PIG CAKE(THE ARTIST) MADE, HERE IS A LINK:] (LEADS TO THE ILLUSTRATION...)
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SORRY FOR THE BAD TRANSLATION, SOME OF THE WORDS CAN'T BE TRANSLATED BY G.TRANSLATE, AND I HAVE NO CLUE WHAT THEY MEANT.
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ASSOCIATED NAMES : 칼끝에 입술
TYPE : Web Novel (KR)
GENRE : Adventure; Comedy; Drama; Fantasy; Josei; Romance; Shoujo
TAGS : Aristocracy; Arranged Marriage; Beautiful Female Lead; Comedic Undertone; Devoted Love Interests; Doting Love Interests; Enemies Become Lovers; European Ambience; Female Protagonist; Handsome Male Lead; Kind Love Interests; Knights; Male Yandere; Misunderstandings; Power Couple; Sword And Magic; Sword Wielder; Tomboyish Female Lead
LANGUAGE : Korean (translated to English)
AUTHOR(S) : 윤슬
ARTIST(S) : Pig Cake; 돼지케이크
ORIGINAL PUBLISHER : Naver
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