Chapter: 719
Since Mar and I were moving with the purpose of traveling, I opted for a light outfit. I tossed aside my usual dark uniform and wore a standard noble’s formal attire.
To be honest, if it’s just for a trip, it would have been more comfortable to throw away even the formal wear. But if I don’t show my identity as a noble in a foreign land, I might get tangled up in unnecessary disputes—like merchants trying to swindle commoners or rob nobles. It’s clear which side has more risks.
So, even if it’s a bit uncomfortable, I thought it best to flaunt the fact that ‘I’m a noble.’ Besides, these days, noble attire is made light and airy. Thank goodness I wouldn’t have to sweat my way through this trip.
“Carl.”
As I was wandering around Narvesia, I arrived at a colossal rose garden.
“How about it? Want to find out where I am?”
Mar, standing in front of the roses, lowered her body with a bright smile.
Seeing her like that naturally made me chuckle. Mar’s red hair matched the brilliantly blooming roses perfectly. No, she was even more stunning than the roses.
But wait, she threw that little joke before I even had a chance to compliment her! Normally, Mar would be too shy to say such a thing.
‘Traveling is really great.’
It seems even Mar got caught up in the atmosphere and said something bold. I definitely made the right decision to have this belated honeymoon!
“Here you are.”
As I lightly pinched Mar’s cheek in front of the roses, she raised her eyebrows as if a bit upset.
“You could at least pretend to look for me. Just finding me immediately is kind of embarrassing, you know?”
“Isn’t it strange not to find something when the flowers are speaking?”
At that, Mar’s face turned as red as the roses.
Now, that’s the reaction I wanted! If I had suggested something like that before my reincarnation, I’d have been considered a total dork. But this world seems to be somewhere between the medieval and modern ages. Even if it sounds old-fashioned, it’s considered quite sophisticated in this era.
Thanks to that, even someone like me, lacking experience in romance, could satisfy my six wives. The virgin who had never even held hands before reincarnation has turned into a Casanova afterward!
“And you don’t need me to say anything; you’re obviously the prettiest one here. The roses must be jealous.”
With that, I hugged Mar’s waist, who had frozen in place, blushing.
We certainly have plenty of time left for more affectionate displays. As we explore different tourist spots, dine out, and share beds, whispering sweet nothings, it’d be troublesome if she already stiffened up.
“Since it’s roses, I should carry you, right?”
But here’s the thing: if Mar had indeed sunk into a daze, it would be reasonable to give her some time, yet the more I saw her blushing, the more I wanted to tease her.
So, I picked her up like a princess. Just like I would gently handle a delicate bouquet, treating her like a precious treasure.
“C-Carl?”
“Let’s stay like this until we reach the exit. It’s a rose garden, so I should carry roses around.”
Honestly, even though I said that, I felt embarrassed myself. In the world before, even a moderately rational person would find it hard to say such things without blushing.
But I held it in. Mar’s reaction was more intense than my embarrassment. She trembled slightly but seemed to enjoy it.
If my wife is happy, a little embarrassment is worth it. That’s the duty of a husband.
—
After confirming the figure of the continent’s greatest swordsman and his wife walking towards the exit, I pulled out a notebook from my pocket.
The continent’s greatest swordsman… Not just strong, but also affectionate towards his wife… A romantic man…
He finds what the flowers said immediately…
‘Note finished!’
After jotting down the unexpected information, I slipped the notebook back into my pocket.
It was truly surprising. At not even thirty, he’s labeled the continent’s greatest swordsman. I thought he’d either be crazy about swords or have an extremely stoic personality with little emotional expression.
“Such a devoted husband.”
I couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction. Knowing that my idol is perfect not only in combat but in personal life too makes me really happy.
A flawless person whom I admire so much? Even if he had a critical flaw, I’d have been ready to overlook it, but getting such a positive result makes me smile without a doubt.
“Ehehe, hehe…”
Just like how I’m feeling right now.
“Your Highness, please maintain your dignity.”
“Ahem, ahem!”
Despite my carefree demeanor, I hurriedly readjusted my expression at Beril’s words, who accompanied me from the palace to Narvesia.
Even if I tried to hide my identity, I am still a princess. It’s inappropriate for a princess to laugh openly in a public place.
“Did I seem very odd?”
“You seemed a bit, well… eccentric.”
Her blunt critique caught me off guard, and I quietly turned my head.
Since Beril is my childhood friend and maid, I honestly didn’t expect her to call me a weirdo right to my face.
“You came here to talk to the continent’s greatest swordsman but resorted to spying? Normal people call that a creepy stalker.”
Now I’m not just a weirdo but a stalker too.
While it was a rude statement, I couldn’t get angry. Even I thought my behavior seemed quite awkward.
But… but…
“How can I not feel embarrassed?!”
My idol is right there! Not just a recording artifact but my living, breathing ideal! How can I casually approach them!
Moreover, they’re not in some serious situation but sharing laughter privately with their wives! How could I possibly ruin such a delightful scene!
“If you’re embarrassed, why did you come all this way?”
“I didn’t know it would turn out like this before coming!”
Would I have come if I knew?! Back then, my mind was solely fixated on hearing that the continent’s greatest swordsman was coming! All I could think about was going to Narvesia; how could I think of anything else?
Besides, I couldn’t shake off the speech I heard from the foreign minister earlier, which stopped me from approaching. They talked about how the continent’s greatest swordsman despises contact with our nation!
‘Because of my greed, I can’t disturb their couple time…’
I thought I could disguise myself as a noble and make it here, but then again, how could I justify speaking to the continent’s greatest swordsman by pretending to be a noble?
Pretending to be a noble from a non-existent family is not a feasible idea. If I get caught fabricating a nonexistent lineage, things would get awkward.
So, pretending to be a commoner? Our appearance is nothing close to that of commoners. What kind of commoner approaches a noble like the continent’s greatest swordsman?
In the end, I managed to escape the palace quickly, but all I could do was watch the continent’s greatest swordsman from afar. That’s all I could do.
“Beril.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“Do you think it would be okay to ask to show me the sky beam?”
“I fear it would also peel away the King’s sanity.”
Beril’s rebuttal was impossible to argue against, forcing me to pout.
With my idol barely within reach, and a lifetime opportunity slipping away, how could I let it go?
“I should enroll in the Imperial Academy too.”
It’s a well-known tale that a prince from Ainter and Yuben, a future saint of the Dawn Sect enrolled in the Imperial Academy. Since I’m the same age as them, I could have entered the Imperial Academy too. Then I might have passed my school days in the presence of the continent’s greatest swordsman.
Such a pity. It’s so regrettable. If I could turn back time, I would dash to the empire without a second thought.
“Well then, Your Highness. Perhaps it’s time we head back?”
“Absolutely not! I’m staying longer!”
Beril’s eyebrows drew together, but this time, I wouldn’t back down.
Talking to the continent’s greatest swordsman would be pushing it. Even ordinary soldiers dislike their rest being disrupted. This is a noble journey to another country with his wife! Disturbing them would earn the ire of my respected idol.
But watching from a distance? That can’t hurt, as long as I don’t disturb the greatest swordsman’s relaxation.
—
Since visiting the rose garden, we went around to several tourist spots. Definitely, it’s the first time visiting a new country, and everything felt fascinating to me. There’s a unique charm about traveling abroad.
Thanks to that, after just a few hours of traveling, Mar’s face was filled with endless smiles. I’m pleased to see Mar happy too, but…
‘How long are we going to stay?’
A minor variable has been tailing us since earlier.
At first, I thought it was just some passerby or tourists overlapping our route. We’re not exploring some secluded little spot; we’re traveling through famous tourist destinations. It’s not unusual to have overlapping paths in such a massive port city.
However, if it’s been several hours and it’s still happening, that’s a different story.
‘Thankfully, Mar doesn’t seem to notice.’
I sensed two energies trailing behind us. One was the unmistakable presence of a well-trained knight, and the other felt like a typical civilian.
Since they seemed to be hiding their presence somewhat, Mar, who has not really trained in martial arts, has yet to pick up on it. So, our trip continues on without interruptions. I’m the only one feeling the strange vibes here.
‘What should I do?’
I quickly brainstormed. A supposed pursuer tagging along is annoying, but they haven’t made any attempts to speak or contact us. I detected them because my skill level surpasses theirs.
In such a scenario, how could I say, ‘Who are you to be following us?’ That would just be embarrassing for everyone involved. If I ignore it, I can continue my trip, but if I reveal that I’ve sensed them, it could escalate into a national affair.
Those Jerano folks might swarm over, pleading and swearing to never let something like this happen again, thus ruining my cozy trip with Mar.
‘…I’ll just pretend I didn’t notice.’
So I decided to let it go.
Cats in a box and a prince behind a screen don’t realize until it’s observed. In other words, until I speak to those shadowy figures, there will be no incidents of international affairs or disruptions to my trip.
And I didn’t get any sense of malice from them either. If I had to liken it to something—
‘It feels like a kid’s gaze watching Titi or Jangsaeng.’
That kind of gaze where they look star-struck, like fans gazing in awe at their idols. There’s no way those tag-along pursuers would harm Mar and me.
…
‘What could this mean?’
No, thinking about it like this feels even stranger. There’s someone from Jerano who’d express such fervor towards me?
I almost turned to look behind me but held back.
If I show any indication that I’ve caught on, it’ll just complicate matters.
My site has received a lot of DMCA notices, lol. From now on, I will update the MTL on https://darkmtl.com/.
The site is fast and lightweight because there are no ads yet. However, the theme is different from Cybor-TL, so take some time to familiarize yourself.
Support me by donating at least $10, and you'll have the right to request any novel from Novelpia (excluding 19+ content) using a newly developed tool.