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Chapter 487

Chapter 487

The villa located in the forest park was grander and more opulent than your average noble’s mansion. If I were to embellish a bit, it could rival my mansion back in the capital. After all, it was built by the previous Duke for his beloved wife, and it’s only natural that the current Duke treasures this place.

Moreover, as soon as the vassals from the Kato family vowed to lock Trixie away, they hurriedly checked the villa’s condition and stocked supplies. I could practically camp out here for five months without a hitch.

So, it’s all the more disappointing. If it had been vacation time instead of a field trip, we could have stayed here for three or four weeks.

‘Five days is not enough.’

I took a sip from the glass of water on the table, sorting through my thoughts. Since I managed to have our first child with Mar after ten days of effort, that meant I’d need to put in twenty days of work to achieve the same with Trixie, given her half-blood heritage.

But five days? That’s hardly even half of the ten I needed before! Honestly, I’m not expecting much of a result. I’m just giving it a shot because it’s better than doing nothing.

‘Someday, we’ll shine.’

Still, one day, a treasure will come between Trixie and me. It’s all about persistence; as long as I keep trying, I’ll eventually see results. The important part is not losing heart.

‘We’re both still young.’

If we were pushing middle age, it might have been risky, but fortunately, both Trixie and I are bursting with youthful vigor. This is the time when foolish tactics of “keep pushing until it works” actually make sense.

So, let’s take it easy. Even my second father-in-law, who had the passion to share love with a pure elf, managed to have Trixie in just a few years. Why should I be any different?

‘Take it easy.’

I subtly glanced at the bed behind me.

Seeing Trixie sprawled out on the bed as if she had fainted made me feel a little embarrassed. Well, considering she sometimes trembled without waking up, she might as well have passed out for real.

‘That was too much.’

I cautiously approached her and gently patted her disheveled hair. At some point, perhaps she had exhausted her magic, and even the once-pristine white hair she was so proud of was a mess.

It’s clear I had truly overdone it. Ever since I abruptly locked the villa door five days ago, we hadn’t spent a moment apart outside of necessities. No wonder Trixie, who was once elated about our shared love, started tearing up a bit as time dragged on.

Of course, it wasn’t that Trixie disliked it. If she had, she would have pushed me away or teleported out of there.

It was just that the happiness she imagined was far eclipsed by reality.

“Trixie, are you okay?”

Gently removing my hand from her hair, I brushed her cheek.

“……”

Sadly, there was no response.

I suppose it’s better to wait for her to wake up on her own rather than forcefully waking her.

Hours passed, and only when Trixie finally regained her senses did we lock eyes, making her blush bright red as she propped herself up.

She groaned as she straightened up, holding her back, but her watery eyes never left me.

“There’s gotta be some moderation! How could you make me endure five whole days?”

And then I got scolded. A lot.

I admit it. Even though Trixie seemed to enjoy it and didn’t reject me, I pushed her beyond her physical limits as a half-elf. I have no intention of denying that.

“No matter how much I told you not to hold back… I didn’t expect it to go this far…”

“I’m sorry…”

Even though Trixie once told me, “Don’t hesitate; love me as much as you did with Mar,” it felt like I still overdid it.

“I’ll be careful not to repeat this.”

I lowered my head in genuine repentance, but I got no reply.

This is bad. If she’s that quiet, she must be really miffed—

“W-Well, there’s no need to be so harsh…”

A barely audible murmur reached my ears.

I thought of all the things I could say but held back for Trixie’s mental health’s sake.

‘Better to keep things sweet.’

If the couple’s compatibility is good, it won’t take long for a treasure to come to us.

Let’s just think of it that way.

*

It wasn’t until five days later that the villa’s door opened. Initially, I thought I’d only stay a few hours, so I never expected to be here for five days.

‘I’ve already made memories here.’

I glanced back at the villa and smiled.

This was a place filled with precious memories of my father and mother. I had hoped to add new experiences here, but I never thought it would happen so quickly.

Of course, I didn’t mind. That kind of happy miscalculation is always welcome. This place is no longer just a reservoir of my memories; it’s now a shared place for Carl and me.

“Please fill this place with love. A place that’s been alone for a hundred years will now be filled with you.”

“C-Carl? Wait, hold on—”

“Ugh—! Hah!”

‘Uh oh.’

Suddenly, the memories of the past five days rushed through my mind.

How embarrassing. I had confidently provoked Carl when he embraced me on the bed, yet I ended up thoroughly at his mercy, wriggling around like a helpless fish.

‘But I’m a magician!’

I tried to calm my trembling ears, rationalizing my situation.

No, it’s not justification; it’s clear truth. Carl is the best swordsman on the continent, while I’m a magician more accustomed to magic than physical training. Of course, it’s only natural I’d struggle against him. Like how the sun rises in the east and water flows downwards.

‘But Mar survived ten days.’

However, that undeniable truth made my ears droop again. How did Mar endure ten days? Here I was, barely holding on for five.

It was embarrassing in a different way this time. Unlike me, who has access to magic, Mar had to face Carl with nothing but his own body. And yet, he endured twice as long as I did.

If only I had fully embraced Carl’s love like Mar did… maybe a Kato family young lord would have been born by now.

“Trixie.”

“Ah, yeah. I’m listening.”

I absentmindedly rubbed my belly, quickly turning my head away.

Did she catch me daydreaming? Is she thinking about how five days wasn’t enough to make time for another trip back to the villa?

The mix of fear and anticipation surged within me. But with experience on my side, I’d last longer than before—

“This villa and park, you can really tell the effort your father-in-law put into making them.”

It wasn’t the remark I expected, but it filled my heart with pride. It meant so much that my father’s hard work had reached Carl.

“Which brings me to the point—what do you think about having our wedding here?”

“Our wedding?”

“Yeah, here.”

I blinked in surprise, staring at him. Initially, my wedding was supposed to be held at the cathedral in Servette. Since St. Paronas Cathedral holds Mar’s cherished memories, tying the knot there would be disrespectful to him.

Thus, I had no strong attachment to the original wedding venue. I decided on it simply because I was a Duke of Servette and that the cathedral was the most fitting place in my territory. Ultimately, what mattered was that Carl and I became a couple.

‘A wedding here…’

But if we got married here, that would be an entirely different story. If I could officially become Carl’s wife in this lovely villa, nothing could make me happier.

Still, the reason I hadn’t mentioned a wedding at the villa was simple. Nobles don’t typically hold weddings at a villa instead of a castle or cathedral.

Of course, this villa is more precious to me than anything, but it wouldn’t do for our guests. Attending a wedding held in a villa rather than a castle would leave nobles feeling baffled. It would be much better to proceed with the traditional venue to avoid unnecessary commotion.

“Do you think it could actually work?”

Yet, somehow, my mouth was seeking Carl’s reassurance once more.

Could having such a significant event in a mere villa really happen? Is it alright for me to draw unwanted attention just because of my choices?

“Of course! We’ll have to prepare quickly since we’re changing locations, but it’ll work out on time.”

At that, Carl smiled brightly and nodded.

I couldn’t help but return his smile.

*

Trixie’s ears flapped non-stop, clearly overjoyed at the mention of having the wedding at the villa.

And the sight of our Duke looking so happy—especially considering we had only faced the world for five days—made the vassals roar with cheers upon our return.

“Welcome back! Did you experience any discomfort during your stay at the villa?”

“Not at all! Thanks to you all, we had a lovely five days together.”

With my candid affirmation, the vassals covered their mouths or wiped their eyes in various ways.

“That’s truly a relief. The former Duke must be delighted from the heavens.”

Only the head steward managed to maintain composure amidst the chaos. It’s clear that being the second-in-command in the duchy is no small feat.

“Speaking of which, I’ve something to say to you, head steward.”

“Please, anything! I’ll make the necessary preparations without delay.”

“I intend to hold my wedding to Trixie at the villa.”

However, those words made even the head steward lose his composure and shed tears.

What a heartwarming sight. To see the vassals love their lord this much is undoubtedly a rare sight among other fiefdoms.

“Give me two weeks! Just two weeks, and I’ll prepare everything!”

“No, there’s no need to rush.”

It might seem like a bit too much love, but it’s definitely better than plotting anything devious.

‘When we have a baby, it’ll be quite a sight.’

Imagining the future children of the Kato family made me chuckle. There’s bound to be fierce competition among the vassals over the position of caretaker.

At the very least, I wouldn’t have to worry about our child growing up without love.


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