(Written in horrible angry handwriting that only he can read)
My brother, who spent a lot of his youth on the battlefield, did not have a single scar on his body.
The day i picked up a sword for the first time, i had decided i will be the one to give him a scar and make him carry it with him for the rest of his life.
Before i kill him, of course. Which would not be long after that.
Because of that i trained tiressly day and night so that i can give my brother the sweet taste of pain and death.
But to think that i would be beaten to it and by a young woman who never picked a weapon in her life…..
Today was a hot day and even my perfect brother got sweaty after our training session with the soldiers. (More like beating them up until they cant stand anymore haha~)
We had to change shirts in a hurry because of our next appointement. Thats when i saw them, scars…..or more like fresh wounds on my brother’s back……nail marks to be more precise….a lot of them…
I stared at them for a while……i m so frustrated ! Whyyyy~
I have been training for years so that i can hurt him! How can i be beaten by a woman who couldnt even lift a sword.
Mc! I will remember this and extract sweet revenge on you for ruining my long term plan!
Just you wait!
(The page ends up with angry doodlings of chevalier getting stabbed.)
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Clavis hear a knock on his door. He scramble to his feet when he hears MC’s voice.
He opens his door, and give her his usual teasing smile.
“You seemed pretty down this afternoon so i brought you some scones i backed and tea.”
Clavis’s eyes widened. He felt his heart flutter in his chest.
“Clavis?” Mc cock her head to the side cutely.
“Haha~ i cant win against you!” He take the tray from her and give her a sincere smile.
He was about to pull her into his arms but he knew his brother would show up if he did and he did not wanna see his ugly face so he refrained.
He wanted to get revenge on her few minutes ago but he’ll forgive her just this once.
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You can read other parts of this serie here: part 1
Okay, so, if you had to choose just one, which one of the princes WOULD you choose to be King and why?
This is THE QUESTION that every ikepri player needs to answer. Here is mine:
First we can start by eliminating princes that are completely not fit to be king:
Luke, who is new to high society, runs away from his studies, never attended a ball, and is overall very lacking in term of both knowledge and relationship with other nobles.
Licht who stays on his room all day, never attend any social activities and who doesnt wanna be king.
Yves who in my opinion is too soft hearted to be king plus his obsidian origins would cause problems later on. Tho i have not played his route so maybe i dont know enough about him.
These three in my opinion are not fit to be king.
Now to the ones who i see would make good kings :
Starting from the bottom we have Nokto, i put him last because i have not played his route so i know absolutely nothing about him. I feel like he would be a womanizer king and i hate that.
Then i would say Jin who is a good guy and i feel he would make a very good king if we put aside how many princes he would have all from different woman.
Next would be Clavis but i would not say why i put him on the third spot because thats spoilers from his route.
Now comes the big choice: LEON and CHEVALIER.
Leon would undeniably be an outstanding king: he is loved by all high society, highly capable, intelligent, and most of all he knows the struggle of the people which is a big plus that Chevalier doesnt have. He is a king of the people. He protects the citizen and he himself is a citizen of rhodolite. His frequent visit to the city enable him to have a better understanding of what the people need and how to make Rhodolite a better country for people to live in. But i do admit that sometimes he can be a bit too naive (for example in chevalier’s route when he refused to go to war when it was the only solution).
Now for Chevalier, he is as perfect as a human being can get. He is capable of making all his dreams come true. He will be an outsanding king that stands ABOVE his people and rule over them. Chevalier works for the sake of Rhodolite and not for the people. In fact, he does not care about the citizen and is ignorant to their struggle. He never leaves the palace so he doesnt know how people live and what they need. Regardless we cannot deny that he is more capable than Leon and know how to make drastic decisions when they are needed.
Now, my choice depend on 1 big factor. If we speak about chevalier by the end of his route after he fell in love with MC then i would make him King without a doubt and make Clavis his advisor.
But if not, then i would chose Leon and make Jin and Clavis his advisors.
And that answers the question.
Please tell me your opinion on this and who would YOU chose as a king and why.
A Chevalier Michel fanfiction. Approx. 2200 words. This scene takes place in Chapter 2-3 of the main route and is told from Chevalier’s POV. Part 4 of a series.
Persistence was a trait Chevalier could admire, at least, when it wasn’t directed at him. When it was, that trait seemed far less admirable.
The Belle stood in front of his desk, lips pressed into a tight, bloodless line. Her hands gripped her skirts as if she thought the fabric a shield. “Prince Chevalier. I - I …”
He lets his lips slide into a frown, and placed his full attention on her. After the incident in the garden, he’d expected she would keep her distance. That had been part of Clavis’ gambit, he thought. Though he had more than one theory on Clavis’ end goals. Trust, he thought, but not too much. Regardless of his brother’s intent, here she was. Still watching him with her wide, innocent eyes. He felt something odd in his chest, a bit like a cough. A constriction of breath.
Chevalier Michel proposal event translation Premium ending
The ending was very long so it took me more time than i expected! But honestly it was so good i almost cried.
The whole ending is in chevalier’s pov! So i hope you enjoy!
Chevalier’s POV
Chevalier’s office
Rio: Excuse me! King Chevalier!
(Another noisy person came)
It’s been a few days since i decided to have an engagement ceremony with MC
And the butler, who came without warning, did not hide his displeased face.
Chev: State your business,briefly
Rio: Is it true that you did not propose to MC ?
(I was wondering what it was he wanted to say but….)
Chev: It’s unnecessary.
I answered him without taking my eyes off the documents in front of me.
Chev: If that’s all you have to say leave.
Rio: No way!! it’s not unnecessary!!
The butler banged his hand on the desk and several papers flew off the desk.
There is no other dog who would dare to speak like that to the king who was previously known as the brutal beast.
Rio: Listen, King chevalier! you might think you are conveying your love properly to MC but….
Rio: But i dont think MC really understands your love!
(I never thought of that)
I looked up from the documents.
Rio: Propose to MC right now!
Chev: It’s none of your business
Rio: Even if you say that, MC is my friend and master!! I-
Rio: Eh….?
I took a small box from the desk drawer and the butler interrupted himself.
Chev: That’s why I said it was not your business.
Rio: Huh? but you just said it was unnecessary.
Chev: Yes, it is in fact unnecessary.
Chev: ……But it will make MC happy.
Rio: ……!
Rio: I’m so sorry.
The butler picks up the papers from the floor and arrange them back on the desk.
(You know a lot about MC but so do I)
An official engagement was something I wanted for a while.
If I give her the ring, those feelings would be conveyed without a doubt.
Back to the throne room
I took out of my cape the engagement ring I had specially prepared for MC since a long time ago.
The truth is, I did not ask to get engaged to her in order to have her attend the festival ceremony.
I asked her to attend the festival ceremony in order to be able to ask her to get engaged to me.
TN : He means he used the festival ceremony as an excuse to get engaged to her and not the other way around.
(You have learned and matured enough. It was the right time.)
The festival ceremony was a very good excuse.
But the Butler was right. Mc does not really understand my love.
(That simpleton…..)
I took the ring out of the small box and kneeled down in front of the throne where MC was still sitting.
MC: Chevalier!! It’s wrong!!
Chev: What is?
MC: The king should not kneel down!!
Chev: When showing respect, it does not matter whether I am a King or not.
Chev: Regardless, I will never kneel down in front of anyone but you, for the rest of my life.
I understand that being King is a position where you should never get down on your knees.
But I am not doing this as a King but as a human being.
I took MC’s hand and put the ring on her ring finger.
The ring had a small diamond embedded in a rose pedestal and was specifically made for her.
MC: Thank you so much.
(You look like you want to say something else but a thank you is enough for me.)
I wrapped her slightly trembling hand in mine, carefully not to crush it.
Chev: Don’t ever misinterpret my actions again.
MC: Yes!
MC: I still want to be the kind of woman you would be proud of.
MC: But I want you to remember that it’s all because I purely and simply love you.
Chev: …..
MC: I’ve always loved you. Now and forever.
MC rose slightly from the throne to drop a kiss on my lips.
Chev: That’s fine.
Maybe it’s because she’s been working so hard in order to stand next to the King
but sometimes MC puts public affairs before her personal feelings
(But i hope you will sometime put your feelings first
and remember who you are being loved by.)
The day of the engagement ceremony, the sky was clear as if it was giving us its blessing
Clavis: Chevalier, are you there ?
But the second this person entered the chapel, the sky became cloudy
Chev: I knew you’d come anyways
The engagement ceremony was made simple, with only me, MC and the witness.
It is established that the witness should be a person of similar rank to the people getting engaged.
Well…..I don’t mind letting Clavis by our witness.
First the butler, then my stupid brother…..apparently many people want to talk to me.
Clavis: To think that you would specially wear a tuxedo just for today.
Chevalier: …….
Clavis: Haha, It seems you love MC so much you can’t help it!
Clavis: That’s very impressive coming from you who used to not care about anyone’s feelings.
He let out a long sight and sat on the chair.
FLASHBACK FROM CHEVALIER’S ROUTE WHEN HE TELLS HER LOVE IS UNNECESSARY FOR A KING. I SKIP CAUSE ME LAZY.
Certainly I have grown up as a person since those days.
This engagement ceremony itself is a symbol of that.
As i was ignoring the incessant rambling of my idiotic brother, the chapel door opened.
I saw her trying on that dress before but now that she’s wearing it officially it looks so different.
There was only one word in my mind to describe MC at that moment, she was like a diamond.
MC was dressed in a pure white engagement dress,
Her every gesture was refined to the point where the owner was as elegant as the dress.
The way she walked, the way she stood and most importantly the expression on her face….. It was all so beautiful I could not take my eyes away from her.
(I always thought you were like a raw gem that would shine after getting polished)
(But now that gem has become so beautiful that I couldn’t help but admire it.)
Clavis: Ah! you’re here at last! I was waiting for you!
MC: Eh? Clavis? Why are you here?
Clavis: That’s not important right now!
Chev: …….
(She’s wondering why I am wearing a tuxedo.)
Chev: Since you’re wearing an engagement dress I need to wear the tuxedo to match it.
MC: You look so good, I can’t take my eyes off you.
Chev: …..
(That’s my line.)
Chev: Ridiculous….
Clavis: This is when you should say “MC, you’re prettier! I m so in love with you my heart aches”!
Unexpectedly, my foolish brother was able to read my heart.
If I think of this as the result of me getting closer to other people, it is not a bad thing.
MC: Don’t tell me, Clavis, you are our witness?
Clavis: Yes, since my brother wants me to do it, I can not refuse.
Chev: Glasses must be struggling inside Clavis’s trap by now….
(As long as we have a witness, the engagement will be official even without Glasses)
TN: It means Sariel was supposed to be the witness but Clavis trapped him and came instead.
I took MC’s hand and led her toward the Altar.
There, on the wood table, the engagement pledge was waiting for us.
Clavis: An engagement ceremony is an event where you should express your love.
Clavis: Chevalier, you’re usually shy but at times like this you should tell MC how you feel.
(I knew he had a silly reason for suddenly wanting to be our witness….)
Clavis, just like that butler, wants me to confess my love to MC.
(This is not worth listening to…)
Chev: After you put your name on this document you will officially be my fiancee.
Clavis: Hey….
Ignoring my brother’s ridiculous words, I signed my name on the document.
I gave the pen to MC, and she signed her name right next to mine in neat handwriting.
The engagement ceremony’s whole purpose is signing the document,
but for MC who had an expression mixed between happiness and tension
It was worth having this engagement ceremony.
TN: He meant that they could have just signed the document in his office as long as they had a witness but he organized the ceremony just for MC.
Clavis: The whole thing is out of order….
Chevalier: It’s not the format that matters, it’s the content
After signing the pledge….
I grabbed MC by the waist and kissed her defenseless lips.
The kiss is supposed to seal the words of the pledge.
But the kiss i gave her was not to seal mere words but to express my feelings for MC
With the hope that MC will keep on loving me now and forever.
Clavis: Wait a minute!!
The moment the kiss ended, Clavis expressed his disappointment
Clavis: Don’t tell me this little kiss was meant to say “I love you.”!!
Chev: Is that a problem?
TN: Gosh MC is so silent and passive here to the point that I feel that this is Clavis and Chev engagement ceremony rather than Chev and MC.
Clavis: Yes! There is a big problem!! Why do you think MC dressed up so beautifully!?
Clavis: It was to hear you say those words!!
Chev: ……..
MC: I already received a lot of Love for him.
MC: Chevalier always expresses his love through his attitude and actions.
Clavis: You should be more selfish and demanding! Don’t spoil him too much!
Clavis: There is no such thing as “you don’t have to tell me, i know”. There is meaning in hearing those words.
Clavis: Emotions take shape when they are expressed in words.
Clavis: You won’t be able to truly understand my brother’s feelings unless he tells you.
At that, he gave me a meaningful look.
Back when I almost threw away my humanity, Clavis was the one who kept me a little bit human.
Clavis: Chevalier, people cannot read minds as well as you do. Don’t just depend on MC to understand you.
To think he would scold me….
Unfortunately for me, Clavis is a better human being than me.
He often hides his true feelings behind a suspicious smile but….
What he said just now…..I don’t think it was just to tease me.
It’s not logical at all…..but somehow he was right.
I thought I had proposed properly but….
But now that i think of it, i haven’t said any words to convey my love.
So normal people may not consider that a proper proposal.
Clavis: So, you know, you should say “I love you”!
Chev: Ridiculous. Let’s go.
I pulled MC by the hand and walked out of the chapel.
AT THE GARDEN
Chev: ……..
MC: ……..
Chev: You had some expectations, right?
MC’s shoulder jumped slightly
As expected, it seems MC wants to hear those words.
MC: That’s not it.
MC: You have already given me enough.
(But……that does not seem to be enough)
I have never felt the need to put my feelings into words
I was convinced that people understood me even without me doing such a thing.
because the beast did not need words in the first place.
But if a person’s feelings take shape with words then….
there is no point sealing that oath unless i put it into words.
TN: He means the oath on the engagement pledge
MC: Anyways, the festival ceremony will start soon. I’ll go change my dress.
MC let go of my hand and tried to return to the palace first.
Almost unconsciously, I grabbed her hand and stopped her from leaving.
Chev: MC…..
The words that came out of my mouth next were sweeter than I thought.
MC: Chevalier?
(Today is a special day so….)
Chev: You said that you were sad that you could only wear this dress once.
Chev: I’ll organize an engagement party so wear it again there and show it off to everyone.
Chev: you’re worth showing off……Since even the dazzling roses look hazy and dull next to you.
As I reveal bit by bit the content of my heart, surprise and joy paint MC’s beautiful face.
Chev: And…..
I pull her into my arms.
I put my lips to her ear and her skin turned bright red.
Chev: Now and forever, i will keep on loving you.
Chev: Because I, whom you loved and believed in, does not think love is unnecessary.
MC: Chevalier…..
Chev: Keep on loving me…..now and forever.
MC: Ah!
(Now that I think of it, I never said it clearly.)
(Ah, but it’s not bad to put it into words from time to time.)
I let go of MC’s red and shocked body and began to walk
But….i can already guess MC’s next move.
MC: Chevalier!!!
MC chased after me and held me back by the hand.
Then she stood up on her tip toes and landed a kiss on my cheek.
(As I expected….)
It surprisingly felt good….being able to express my feelings in this way.
MC: I will also always always love you!!
Chevalier: Indeed.
She grabbed my face and gave me a way deeper kiss than the little peck she just gave me.
(You are my one and only.)
Royal palace balcony, Festival ceremony
People’s cheer can be heard from below.
I looked down from the balcony with a panoramic view of the city, and MC stood next to me.
For the year when I was king and MC was gone, I stood here alone listening to the cheer of these people.
But now it’s different.
Right now, MC is next to me. And she will keep being by my side, always.
Now that she was officially my fiancee, I felt a stronger connection to her than ever before.
The simple engagement ceremony will last forever.
Suddenly, I glanced toward MC.
She was slightly nervous but when our eyes met she smiled at me.
She was standing in front of the people and was acknowledged as the King’s woman.
Even after understanding the heavy burden she now carried, she was smiling.
(Even at times like these, you look happy)
(You really are…..foolish)
I think it is fine to give her more responsibilities from now on.
Of course, i will not give her just responsibilities
I’ll also give her a lot of love.
Chev: Be proud. You are the only woman I’ve ever acknowledged.
MC: Yes!
With a big smile, MC grabs my hand discreetly so that the people won’t see her.
I squeezed her hand tightly.
This is not the end. It’s only the beginning.
The love story that will be told for generations to come is only starting a new chapter.
Chevalier Michel proposal event translation part 2
Omg this part got me on an emotional Roller coaster! Have a great read! The premium ending is a bit long so it will come out in around 24 hours after this post!
Ps: the premium ending is in chevalier’s pov.
At the palace rose garden
Ever since Chevalier and I became lovers, we’ve been spending time together every day after work.
Chev: What’s wrong?
MC: What?
Just as I turned the last page of the book in my hand, Chevalier’s deep voice reached my ears.
I looked up to see that the book on his lap was closed and that he was looking at me.
Chev: Lately you’ve been so excited
Chev: but today it’s even more
(was i showing it on my face that much?)
(Well, even if I didn’t show it on my face, Chevalier would know.)
When we first met I was surprised by how he was so easily able to read me but now I’m used to it.
MC: Something good happened.
MC: I was talking to the maids about the engagement dress….
FlashbackMC’s room
Anna: Lady MC you’re so wonderful
MC: Why are you saying that so suddenly?
Anna: Remember how i told you that the servants were divided into 2 factions
Anna: A faction that was supporting you and a faction that was against you.
Anna: But that’s not true anymore.
Anna: And even Cecilia who rejected you so strongly because you were a commoner….
Cecilia (who just entered the room): Here it is!! I’m sure this hair ornament will look so good with that dress.
Cecilia: Hey Anna!! How can you put that mediocre hair ornament on Lady MC?
TN: This is from a previous event where MC had to deal with the maids. Cecilia bullied her but in the end it all ended with MC confronting her and saying she will make all the maids accept her as future queen.
Cecilia : Lady MC looks better with lighter color so take it off right now!!
Cecilia: eh? Why are you two grinning?
Anna and MC: It’s nothing!
END OF FLASHBACK
MC and it’s not just the maids, lately I feel like the aristocrats are starting to accept me.
Chev: …….
Back when i first entered the palace as chevalier’s lover rather than as belle
They would stare at me meaningly
But as time goes by, the number of aristocrats hating me has decreased.
I feel like the court of Rhodolite has finally accepted me.
MC: It’s all thanks to you and your grandfather.
TN: Back at the valentine event Chev asked his grandfather, marquis michel, to put on a word for MC to the other nobles.
MC: It felt like I was told all my efforts were paying off so I was happy.
Chev: And you’ve only noticed this now?
Chevalier let out a stunned breath and crossed his long legs.
Chev: You have the talent to attract the people around you.
Chev: Even without my help, you would have been accepted eventually.
Chev: That talent is and will always be your most powerful weapon.
Chev: Just keep on polishing yourself.
MC: Yes
Every word he said penetrated deep in my heart
MC: But…. I wasn’t talented enough to be recognised by you.
Chevalier said I had the ability to attract people but….
it’s because i struggled so much to stay by his side, i am now here
There is a big difference between the me before i became belle and the me right now
MC: I owe it all to you, Chevalier.
MC: thank you for always watching over me and guiding me.
Chev: …..
Chevalier s face melted into a gentle expression
But….
MC: Once I officially become your fiance i ll have to work even harder!
MC: I wonder if you decided to make it official because you have those expectations in mind….
MC: I can’t let myself get carried away
Chev: ……
MC: ?
His icy blue eyes widened in surprise.
Chev: You…Do you really think I’m getting officially engaged to you just for that reason?
MC: That’s right, the engagement is necessary for me to be able to attend the ceremony.
Chevalier’s handsome face twisted into a frown.
Chev: that’s true but thats also not right
Chev: The butler was right….
MC: The butler?
Chev: No
Chev: I have changed my mind. Our reading session ends now.
(Eh? but the sky is still bright)
It’s part of our routine to read until the night fall completely
But today, chevalier suddenly got up and carried me on his shoulder
MC: Wah!? Chevalier?!
Chev: Don’t move. If you don’t wanna fall, that is.
After a short walk, Chev suddenly stopped as if he noticed something
he shifted me so i was in his arms and then started walking again
That gesture alone carried so much love I couldn’t help but loosen as I felt my cheek blush.
But….where are we going?
The heavy door of the throne room was pushed open and his footsteps echoed loudly.
as soon as we entered i felt the solemn air of the throne room
It’s not a place anyone can enter just like that
except for the king, Chevalier.
MC: Um….why are we here?
Chevalier approached the throne while still holding me in his arms
and then tried to put me down on the noble chair which was bright red
MC: Oh!! I can’t sit here!!!
I was so shocked that I hugged Chevalier’s neck tightly and resisted.
But he easily untied my arms from around his neck and sat me down on the chair.
Even when I tried to stand up he held me down by my shoulder.
MC: Chevalier!!
Chev: It’s not only the king who can sit on the throne
Chev: Eventually, two chairs will be lined up.
He’s right….
The reason why there is only one throne in the Rhodolite throne room is because the previous queen, chevalier’s mother had died.
The previous king did not marry another woman to succeed her as queen after her death.
For a long time, there was only one throne in this large room.
Chev: The previous king was alone, but I’m not.
MC: Yes
Chev: Then what’s the problem?
MC: It’s still too early for me
Chev: Becoming the king’s fiancee is tantamount to having the right to be here.
Him putting me on this chair carries that much meaning.
I will be carrying the weight of the country
Just accepting that fact is enough to make me lose my mind
But before I had time to overthink, Chevalier lifted my face in his hand and his beautiful ice blue eyes approached me.
Chev: it’s too heavy of a responsibility to you right ?
Chev: But I feel nothing.
Chev: This is natural for me, because i was born a royal and took it as part of my duty
Chevalier and I are that different
There is an absolute wall that I cannot climb no matter what I do.
Chev: A king can sit on this chair by himself. I have no need of a fiancee
Chev: The same goes for the ceremony. Without you, the atmosphere will freeze but it will not interfere with my responsibilities as a king.
Chev: Whether you do your best or not, that changes nothing for the King
The words he just said pierced my heart like sharp knives.
Chev: But that’s not true for “me”
(what?)
Then, Chevalier, who always had a cold face, laughed.
Chev: I dont think i ll ever get tired of seeing you sitting in that chair trying to shoulder the weight.
Chev: Even the boring ceremony will be enjoyable to me if you are there.
Chev: I have no official reason for your company.
Chev: I wanted to get engaged to you for personal reasons.
MC: personal reasons…..
Chev: You understand that, right?
Chev: The most unnecessary and worthless thing to a king…
Chev: is something that is necessary for me and that i find value at
TN: What do you think chevalier pulled out of his cloak
A- Clavis B-a thousand year old egg to show his everlasting love C- A red rose D- a ring that he will put on mc s finger as he get on his knees and sing words of love.
The winner shall win 10000dollars directly from Marquis Michel’s personal funds.
Chevalier Michel Proposal event translation Part 1
Hello everyone! I will be translating the proposal event for Chevalier!
I just enjoyed this event so much i wanted to share it with you guys! I’m sure you’ll be just as shocked as i was to see the romantic side of chevalier in this event!
Please note that this took me a lot of time and effort so a little thanks would be welcome!! Hope you enjoy!!
I can still vividly remember that day.
FLASHBACK
MC I’ll become a woman worthy of you
Chev: Yes, I’m looking forward to it.
END FLASHBACK
Some time has passed since then.
The road to catching up with Chevalier was filled with memories.
Some days were happy, some were sad….it was an arduous but pleasant road.
But Chevalier turned around and waited for me to catch up to him.
I was running toward him with all my might, even to this day
And from now on….
MC: Prince Chevalier, what do you think?
Chev: It’s not bad
A pure white cloth embroidered with a lace of roses
and a simple yet elegant dressed was envelopping my body
Prince Chevalier never flatters me so I’m glad he says he likes it.
I stared at myself in the mirror. Even though I did not do my hair properly, I already looked like a completely different person.
MC: What a lovely dress. It’s such a shame i’ll only be able to wear it once
Chev: That’s pretty much what an engagement dress is all about.
Chev: Mh….I think it would be better to raise the hem by about 2 cm
Tailor: Yes. I’ll do that.
This looks like a wedding dress.
But it’s actually an engagement dress.
I remember how this all started 1 week ago.
Flashback
MC: Are you going to attend a ceremony?
Chev: Yes, and I was thinking of taking you with me.
One day, chevalier summoned me to his office and told me this
Chev: The ceremony is not important. Once I give a congratulatory speech we’ll withdraw.
Chev: all you have to do is stand next to me
MC: But…
The ceremony Chevalier is talking about is most likely for the festival held on Rhodolite anniversary.
His majesty the king participated in a ceremony to pray for the prosperity and development of the country.
Usually, only the royal family relatives are allowed to accompany the king.
Which means, Chevalier asking me to stand next to him had a deep meaning.
He actually wants to introduce me to the citizens, right?
As I took a deep breath, Chevalier raised the corner of his mouth.
Chev: We are going to have an engagement ceremony before the day of the national anniversary.
MC: An engagement ceremony?
Chev: This is another ceremony that is part of the royal family traditions
Chev: Right now, you are only my fiance in word not in paper.
Chev: In order to be officially acknowledged as my fiance we need to sign our name on an engagement pledge in front of a witness.
Chev: After the ceremony, you will be allowed to attend any large event as my official fiancee.
I’ll be his official fiancee….
That would enable me to take one step closer toward Chevalier.
My heart trembles with joy and I breath out unconsciously.
Chev: If i attend the ceremony alone it will only freeze the festive mood.
Chev: So I’m counting on you
….
These words, coming for Chevalier who could do everything perfectly, were special.
MC: Yes!! Nothing makes me happier than helping you!!
Back to present
Chev: Simpleton.
Chevalier snorted and poked my forehead
Ah…I guess I was spacing out.
I noticed that the tailor had left the room and that Chevalier and I were alone in the room.
MC: I’m just so happy about everything.
When I first heard of it I thought it was a dream, but here I am trying on my engagement dress.
MC: It was my dream to stand up next to you.
Chev ……
MC: I know I’ m still in the middle of the road
MC: I can’t hide my joy when I think that I am getting closer to you.
Chev: I dont think there is any need for you to hide your joy.
(Ah)
Chevalier smiled a warm human smile and patted my head awkwardly.
My heart was full of joy.
Chev: I admit it. There is no woman who can stand next to me but you.
(Ah….)
To Chevalier, these words might seem like nothing much…but to me….
MC: Yes, and I am proud of that.
MC’S ROOM
The preparation for the ceremony and the engagement party are going well.
That night, I was telling Rio about my day while sipping the tea he made for me.
Rio, who was both my butler and friend,
usually listens to my stories with a smile but today he looked displeased.
Rio: Hey, MC. There is something I’ve been curious about for a while.
Rio: You’re going to have a formal engagement right?
MC: Yes, that’s what Chevalier said.
Rio: I’m surprised that it was only made official after such a long time but more importantly….
Rio: Did he propose to you?
MC: Propose ?
I was stunned by the absurd words that came out of my friend’s mouth.
Rio: You know, since you two are getting engaged, he must have proposed to you, right?
(A proposal….)
(there was one….or maybe not?)
Now that I think of it, he never proposed to me.
MC: To Chevalier the engagement ceremony is only a mean to an end so I don’t think there is anything more to it than that.
MC: He only needs the engagement ceremony in order for me to be able to attend events as his official fiancee
Aside from that, I don’t think it matters to him whether our engagement is made official or not.
He is a person who values what is between us rather than the title of fiancee.
MC: And the engagement ceremony itself is a proposal to me.
MC: Since Chevalier who hates wasting time made that much time for me.
Rio: No no no…! That’s all wrong! I’m not satisfied!
Rio: This is a once in a lifetime event!! it’s only one step away from marriage!!
Rio: So I can’t believe he didn’t even say “I love you”!!
MC: Chevalier is the kind of man who expresses his love with his actions rather than words.
MC: Even if he doesn’t say it, I know he loves me.
Rio: But, MC, don’t you wanna be told “I love you”?
MC: That….
(Honestly, I want to hear those words from him….)
MC: It’s fine. I’m satisfied with just that.
Rio: …….
I pretended not to notice Rio who seemed like he had more to say and sipped my tea.
The black tea flavored with fruits and sugar was sweet enough
Warnings: grief, language, heartbreak, weapons, mentions of blood, fire and violence, I shall grant your heart no mercy
Words: 2ish long fast scrolls
Summary: The war is over. Obsidian has retreaded once more behind their borders and Chevalier can finally return to the palace. There he gets news of a brutal fire at the hospital y/n helped out. The initial report states there are no survivors.
Bureaucrat 1: It seems Duke Frederique is trying to marry his daughter to his majesty the king.
Bureaucrats 2: He is wasting his time. Anyone who saw King chevalier and queen MC together can say that he would never take a second queen or even a concubine.
Bureaucrat 1: Well i feel like prime minister Sariel and head butler Rio would kill him before he even got the time to think about it.
Bureaucrat 3: The Duke came this morning to try to convince us to talk to his majesty about getting a second queen.
Bureaucrat 1: So annoying. He claimed that queen MC did not produce a heir to the throne despite the fact that she have been queen for a while.
Bureaucrat 2: Well that IS true. But thanks to her majesty, king chevalier is way less scary. Before she became queen every day used to be so stressfull. I’m forever gratefull.
Bureaucrat 3: Me too! Hail to queen MC! Now lets get back to work before the demon comes back.
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Meanwhile, somewhere in the palace rose garden, 4 maids were taking a break.
Maid 1 : As i was cleaning the corridor by the bureaucrats office, i heard them talking about Duke Frederique. It seems he is trying to pressure king Chevalier into taking his daughter as a second queen.
Maid 2: Haha. He is wasting his time! How dare he tries to replace our queen!
Maid 3: King chevalier is so smitten, there is no way he’ll ever look at another woman.
Maid 2: Thats right! The other day i saw them sitting on that bench over there. Her majesty was reading a book while the king was looking at her with loving eyes. They held hands and from time to time the queen would look up toward him and smile, he would smile back at her and squeeze her hand. They were so into their own word, they did not even notice all the palace workers watching them.
Maid 1: King chevalier used to be so scary but its like he’s been complitely tamed my her.
Maid 3: I am worried about her majesty though. They always spend the night together but even after such a long time there is no sign of pregnancy.
Maid 2: mh….maybe they do not actually “sleep” together that often if you get what i mean.
Maid 1: No way! Her majesty’s body is always full of hickeys when i help her dress up in the morning. We always have to choose dresses that hide her neck.
Maid 2: kyaaa~ as expected they are so in love! Watching their daily life is like reading a sweet romance novel.
Maid 3: But then, why is she not pregnant after all this time? If this goes on i fear the nobles will pressure the king into getting another woman.
Maid 4: Um….actually….it seems like Queen MC is drinking herbs to prevent pregnancy. I heard head butler Rio and Her majesty talk and she said her and the king decided it was too early for them to have kids. She said they wanted to enjoy each other’s compagny some more.
Maid 2: Is that so!!
Maid 1: I’m so relieved! As expected they are both so in love !
Maid 3: Oh my! Look at the time! Lets get back to work! I have a date tonight!
Maid 2: With prince jin?
Maid 3: No way! One night stands are not my thing!
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The next day, at the city marquet
Shopkeeper 1: Have you heard? The king is getting a second queen.
Shopkeeper 2: what are you saying? There is no way thats true.
Shopkeeper 1: But i heard it from a palace maid. We were on a date yesterday when she told me that Duke frederique is trying to marry his daughter to the king.
Shopkeeper 2: I dont believe that crap. The royal couple are just so in love with each other.
Bookstore owner: Thats true. The other day they came to my store on a date. They came wearing commoners clothes and capes but i recognised his majesty’s aura and her majesty’s beauty right away. They were both having a great time while picking books together.
Shopkeeper 1: Look at him bragging.
Shopkeeper 2: Well i would brag too if had the king and queen as regular customers.
Shopkeeper 1: I heard the queen was also a bookstore owner before she married the king. I also heard that store is still under her name.
Bookstore owner: Yes, it was actually a book rental store. Her majesty has been contributing to the country way before she was queen. As expected she’s so wonderfull.
Shopkeeper 2 : It feels like you have a crush on her or something.
Bookstore owner: How can i not? I never met someone so pure and beautiful. Her smile is enough to ease all my pain.
Shopkeeper 1: Well, i advise you keep those feeling to yourself and move on if you dont want the king to cut your head. People seem to have forgotten about it since he is way calmer now but he used to be called the brutal beast before he met her majesty.
Shopkeeper 2: That’s right! Let’s go have a drink tonight to forget about how bad our love life is!
Bookstore owner: I’m in!
Shopkeeper 1: No way! I have a date again tonight.
Shopkeeper 2: With that palace maid? But you just saw her yesterday?
Shopkeeper 1: And i already miss her.
Bookstore owner: Tch~ traitor.
It was another peaceful day at Rhodolite, full of roses, love and gossip.
