Chapter 167 - Unwanted Fame (2) (2/2)

”I'm so sorry,” I tried to comfort her.

Those lines were all I needed to know Olive was going to get engaged to an absolute sc.u.m. He was a womanizer, gambler and alcoholic. The three worst combinations that anyone would avoid. But couldn't she reject his proposal? Olive was too good for the likes of him.

”Can't you just refuse?”

”I can't, I'll be going against the powerful village chief,” Olive wiped the tears on her cheek.

I knew what was going on now. Since Olive's talent could be valuable for making money, the village chief wanted her skills for his family. This was why after the rumors from her many good deeds like the flood, he immediately sent a proposal. I sighed since there were always people who tried to take advantage of others.

”Once you get married, can you get divorced?”

Olive shook her head like she never heard the term of divorce before. I knew this meant there was no divorce for commoners in the fifth district. In some ways, the traditional practices from the fifth district were transferred to the first district like marriage and engagements.

”Then decline unless you want to live with him for the rest of your life! Do you want to be happy for the rest of your life?” I almost yelled.

It was sad this topic was relatable to me. Even though I couldn't break the engagement yet, I wanted to help others from going through the same thing. I couldn't help but get reared up as I thought of killing this sc.u.m so Olive wouldn't have to marry him.

”Even though it seems like you don't have a choice, you do! Nothing is decided yet!” I tried to push her.

”So don't marry him if you don't want to, just continue using your magical hands for things that make you happy,” I smiled.

The world didn't need more unhappy people because they were trying to fulfill their duties. Once in a while, they needed to realize to break away from the obligations chaining them down. I lightly patted her head as Olive smiled when she came to a decision.

”You're right, I won't marry him,” she gathered strength for the courage to refuse the proposal.

”Your ideas are so new like you're not from the same world as me,” Olive laughed.

Right, because I had the memories from my former life where most people got married for love. I laughed with her as I pretended she was telling a joke. I was glad Luke didn't hear this since he would feel uneasy from our disguises being blown away.