Chapter 2 (1/2)
“His Majesty told me to get married because I am too old.”
Eleon’s words caught her off guard.
‘Wedding? Marriage? Nonsense!’
The heroine hasn’t appeared yet, and Eleon’s eyes haven’t even been cured. What the hell is going on?
“Is My Lord getting married?”
“Yes. His Majesty said that I’m old.”
It’s common for nobles to get engaged from an early age, and to hold a wedding ceremony when they came of age.
When the former Grand Duke died early, Eleon was already on the battlefield before he reached adulthood. After returning from the border, he took over the estate at his coming-of-age ceremony without carrying out any social activities.
In our world, at this age, everyone is in the middle of their job hunting, but in this case, it’s the age where they are already parents.
Besides, Eleon is the son of Princess Liv and the Emperor’s only nephew.
“He mentioned the Grand Duchy’s succession.”
The fact that he got blinded on the battlefield, his successor would never be born blind.
So, if Eleon marries a Young Lady from a prestigious family and has children, their reputation will continue from generation to generation. But why does he have to get married now?
“Then who are you going to marry?”
Contrary to her shock, she asked a good question.
“I don’t know.”
Eleon replied very calmly while smelling the coffee.
“You don’t know?”
“Don’t you do think it would be a young lady, chosen by His Majesty?”
“No way!”
She was astonished.
“Why?”
Can’t you just wait three days? The female lead will come and heal your eyes.
‘Once your eyes are cured, you’ll gain love. It’s killing two birds with one stone. If I think about going back to my original world, I’ll have to do my best.’
Rona clenched her fits unable to give a simple and clear answer.
“Do you know how long life is? My lord! Shouldn’t you at least marry someone you love? You’ll spend the rest of your life with her”
“You talk like someone who knows how long life is.”
“That, that’s right.”
It’s because I watched a lot of dramas.
“Anyway, I’m against it!”
Of course, she has no right to oppose Eleon’s marriage. Rona knew this very well. She thought she would have to wait a few days before the flower would wither.
“You should marry a woman you love.”
“Do you think so?”
“Of course I do.”
“But who will accept me?”
“Yes? What do you mean?”
“Because I’m blind. Even if the Emperor orders it, I will feel burdened.”
Where in the world can you find such a good-looking match? Rona felt sorry for him, who seemed quite discouraged.
“That’s not true, My Lord. You will meet a good woman.”
‘And her name is Karina Drepain. So stop worrying about it.’
Rona made up her mind once again. She would surely bring the female lead in front of Eleon within the remaining three days.
“By the way, everyone is looking this way.”
Everyone sitting in the cafe glanced at Eleon. Even though he’s blind, Eleon was the best knight in the Empire, a swordmaster. So, he’s always been sensitive to people’s stares.
“It’s because I’m blind.”
How could he think like that? Eleon is the typical male lead, who didn’t have any idea that it was because of his attractive appearance.
“Is it wrong of me to drink tea in a place like this?”
As he continued to care, Rona replied quickly.
“It’s because I stand out.”
“Do you?”
“Yes.”
Rona was exhausted on her first outing in the capital, but the caffeine reached her veins, making her feel alive again.
“Come to think of it, what do you look like? I don’t remember hearing about your appearance.”
It doesn’t matter how I look. How can I convince you that it’s my fault people are staring this way.
“Well, my hair color is red and my eyes are blue. I’m dark-skinned. And my face is unique.”
Rona roughly explained her appearance with the idea of the South Korea Flag while she was busy looking for Lady Karina. That’s why she missed Eleon smiling.
“You look weird. It must be a rare color.”
“Of course. I told you.”
She answered half-heartedly.
“May I touch your face?”
Eleon’s words startled her.
“My face?”
“Yes. I’m curious how unique you look.”
Eleon hasn’t seen for a long time, so his fingertips become sensitive that it’s replaced the role of the eyes.
‘I don’t think you’ll figure it out just with your hands.’
During the two years, he was blind, Eleon gave up on his life.
‘Still, it’s not like my face is going to wear out.’
Rona had to satisfy Eleon’s curiosity, given that Eleon was her employer.
“Yeah, just touch it.”
Rona placed her face forward, and Eleon’s hands reached out into the air.
She took his hands, and guide them towards her face.
His hands were big, a little cold, and hardened with calluses since he has been holding the sword for a long time.