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16: The Search For Property
While she was riding to the Duke's Mansion with Sebastian, Alana thought it was uncomfortable but she had been on more awkward rides and thus appreciated the fact that he didn't start any overly curious nor intrusive conversations. He didn't start one, period. But riding in a carriage with Fredrich, Alana definitely thought she would be stricken with lightning. She occupied the space meant for another person without a single argument whatsoever! What's worse, she didn't even want to be there!
"Is there anything, in particular, you'd like to see in Traisen?" “I would like to visit the Beldania memorial”The smile that occupied his face dropped. There were a few things that could trigger the Duke, one of them being the Beldania memorial. A few years back, the forces of the empire invaded the Kingdom’s southeast, almost breaking through. The former Duke Kristen risked his life to fend off the invasion, dying at the hands of one of the generaRelated chapters
The Duke's Unwanted Wife 17: The Beldania Memorial
The Duke’s carriage stopped in front of a giant arch. Fredrich helped the princess descend the carriage and they both stared at the Beldania Memorial. It was a mass grave with a single mausoleum that housed the deceased former duke and the other nobles who died during the invasion. It was properly maintained since it was a historical site but it didn’t take away the fact that it was a graveyard. “Welcome to the Beldania Memorial grounds, your highness, your grace. I am Urn, the keeper of the memorial” the young man who came to greet them bowed. He had short jet black hair and dull brown eyes, his entire countenance gloomy. Still, he seemed competent so the Duke talked to him. “I want to pay my respects to my father with her highness” “.......of course, your grace. Follow me”
The Duke's Unwanted Wife 18: Natalia's Idea
The edge of town bordering the forest of damnation was a rough remote area. It was no place for a lady like her or a young lord like him. Yet, here they were, looking for properties for sale amongst the shabby inns and stores that traded items from the relatively poorer explorers who went into the forest. There was a tangible stench in the air, the reason for the permanent handkerchief on Sebastian’s nose. It did bother Natalia but her nose soon got used to the stench as it was something she had experienced many times in both lives.“I want to apologize again for bringing you both here…..”“No, this isn’t your fault. Natalia, what the hell?!”“If it wasn’t necessary, we wouldn’t have come here. Let’s see if we can search for people desperate en
The Duke's Unwanted Wife 19: Alana's Selfish Request
"A public criminal execution? Those are outlawed in the kingdom!" Sebastian exclaimed."Ever since the current Grand Duke came into power, he has allowed public execution""That's violating the king's order! This is insubordination. Natalia….""There's no reason to be so riled up, Bastian. This is an issue betweenHis Majesty and His Grace. We cannot intervene in this. We have a mission here so let's focus on that""I…. understand" he balled his fists, turning his head."So, sir, what do you say about leasing your property? If you agree to this, we can send a leasing agreement through our realtor that came earlier"
The Duke's Unwanted Wife 20: Lack of Will
“Natalia, are you okay? Did she do anything to you…..” Natalia rested her head on his chest, sighing. Anger flared in Sebastian’s chest as he thought back on what happened. “She didn’t do anything. I’m just…..tired” “She’s nothing but an abandoned princess. I can make sure she doesn’t cause any more trouble for you. I can take her back…..” “No, it’s fine. The duke is too troublesome an enemy for us” “Natalia, I hate when you talk like that, like you’re already defeated. He doesn’t deserve you, she doesn’t deserve your kindness and yet…..” “Bastian, do you really think……I’m not angry?”
The Duke's Unwanted Wife 21: Sebastian's Regrets
“A letter? From his highness?”“Yes, my lord. It has the royal seal of the crown prince”Sebastian frowned. There was almost nothing to be gained associating with the crown prince and the rumors that he was on his side gave Sebastian such a headache. Neither his father nor Natalia said anything about the rumors but now that he had traveled to the southwest, the rumors have wildly changed. This letter could be the crown prince’s official appeal to get Sebastian on his side. With his sister’s prediction, there was no way he could do that.As Sebastian ripped the letter open, the door opened once more. Natalia stood at the door with a slightly panicked look on her face, her breath uneven. Sebastian knew his sister was calm, regardless of the situation but when it came to those
The Duke's Unwanted Wife 22: Picking a Gift
Natalia knew she had to eventually return to her matrimonial home. The time she spent with her brother was too short. In her past life, she didn’t value the time she had with him since she thought he would always be there forever but the day he took his final breath, Natalia felt her soul wither. Death was unavoidable but his came too soon. The two concluded the matter of the property and Natalia left the rest of the business to Amaika. She had to travel to the capital so it wasn’t convenient to deal with land matter. If she dallyed, she wouldn’t be able to get it settled. Natalia returned to the duke’s mansion with her brother. Sebastian looked grumpy, offended of the simple thought of escorting the princess back. Natalia thought it was amusing since her brother seemed to hate the royal family for good and inconsequential reasons. He hated the cr
The Duke's Unwanted Wife 23: Kinship
“Your grace, if you don’t mind me asking, why do you wish to purchase a Hallmand Wolf cub? There are other less dangerous beasts up for sale” “As the Countess knows, her majesty’s birthday is coming up and I wish to present a befitting gift to her majesty” “But your grace, the parasites the wolf cub carries is dangerous” “The wolf cub picks up the parasite from being weaned by its mother and hunting. But if the wolf cub is torn from its mother from the moment it is born and properly taken care of and trained, then it can make a good pet” “Still, gifting a wild animal to her majesty is…..” “You didn’t feel this hesitant selling the Red Mountain Bald Eagle to the Empire’s crown prince, did you? It’s a crime to sell e
The Duke's Unwanted Wife 24: Monster in Human Flesh
Seeing the tall gloomy mansion, Natalia was glad she got out for a few days. Sebastian refused to let her hand go as they walked out of the carriage, welcomed at the doors by Corren.“Welcome back home, your grace” he bowed.Home. It sounded so foreign and so far away. She had never considered this place home in either of her lives. But the place where she was constantly abused and belittled couldn’t be called home either. Except in her mother and her brother’s arms, she had never known home.“Thank you, Corren. We would be leaving for the capital today, correct?”“Yes, your grace. I had the servants pack up your clothes…..”“There is no need for t
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