[Novel] The Great Wish Vol. 4 Chapter 2 Part 1


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Novel The Great Wish Volume 4

Chapter 2 - Scandal

Part 1

"Like I said, we were on the wrong foot from the start."

Sienna entered her dream. Through the Emperor's eyes, she saw the aged Kuhn.

-How long? It seems like it's been more than a month.

At first, the frequency of the dreams was irregular, but after a while, the dreams became spaced every month or so.

—Maybe this dream will end this year.

If this dream shows '1 day' in the future, then tonight will be the end of this dream.

—Why does it have to be 'today'?

Of all the countless 'days' in the future, why did it have to be this 'day'?

It had been a very long 'day', with a lot going on.

But, if this was meant to tell me about the future, then it would be better if it was a day in the distant future.

"If I had to give a reason, I think annulling the wedding would be in your best interest as well as mine."

"May I ask why you think that?"

"Because it's better for us to end relationships that cause pain to each other."

"I see. So you think my presence hurts you."

"......"

Fair King smiled bitterly.

"I admit that your relationship with me did not get along very well at the beginning of our marriage, but we did our best to make it work later on. I can't believe that you hate me that much."

The Emperor's gaze, which had been looking at the Fair King, now looked down.

-Ah.

Suddenly, Sienna came to her senses. She muttered something like a groan.

—Fair King, the Emperor does not hate you.

For the first time, she understood the Emperor —her future self. But, she couldn't empathize with her. Even if their futures had been different, the Emperor and Sienna were the same. They are the same person. They are the only people in this world who can fully understand each other.

When she first had the dream, Sienna didn't understand. But now, she understood the complexity of the Emperor's mind.

—The Emperor felt uneasy towards the Fair King, so she ran away.

I also experienced the same conflict when I was attracted to Kuhn. A strange, disturbing feeling of indecision. That's why I'd rather run away.

While the real Sienna confronted and confessed her feelings, the Sienna from the future did not. Their circumstances are different.

—At first, the Emperor really disliked the Fair King.

It must be so embarrassing and hard to admit that the man she hates has touched her heart. She definitely doesn't have anyone to confide in. Because her aides would only spread evil words to slander the Fair King. I can imagine how much she suffered.

Perhaps, if the two of them continued to live as a couple, then perhaps their hearts would open up one day. However, the Iron King who became Emperor died instead.

And then, the future Sienna came up with the perfect excuse to run away.

—That's stupid. But, I understand you. If I were you, I would do the same thing if I were in your position.

"Your Majesty, I didn't mean to belittle you when I was stalling on refusing the annulment. It's just......"

The Fair King's mouth opened, and he let out a breath. After a long pause, he finally spoke again.

"I don't hold a grudge against you because of that. Even, Your Majesty, you can just consider it a thing of the past."

—You...... What a good man.

The Fair King's eyes were clear. There was no hatred in his eyes when he looked at the woman who had once been his wife, but instead, the woman left one-sidedly like that, moreover, she was the daughter of an enemy who had killed his friend and subordinate.

Sienna felt happy because she had made the right choice by choosing that man.

"I had a question about the previous His Majesty the Emperor."

The Emperor changed the topic. 'Yes, please.' The Fair King replied although he didn't seem to like it when the Emperor changed the topic.

"During his lifetime, the previous His Majesty the Emperor was attacked due to issues of legitimacy. Then, why did the Bless Family turn a blind eye to him? If at least, one of the Duke Family was actively supporting him, he wouldn't have such a hard time."

"Your Majesty, since the beginning, the Duke Bless Family......"

"A reclusive Duke Family. I know, but the previous Emperor was the flesh and blood of the Bless Duke Family."

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People had gathered in the Palace Banquet Hall since the afternoon. The intelligent women observed every corner of the ballroom.

"Red Queen is very considerate."

"Yeah, that was unexpected."

The fact that the Red Queen was hosting this Banquet was something that attracted the attention of the aristocrats.

"The Red Queen has pride. Even if this is the Iron King's wedding party, she can't ruin something that was prepared in her name."

"That's true, she has a big ego for this kind of thing."

"It's not wrong for her to be called the Queen of the Party."

The ladies whispered happily, thinking of the Red Queen who must have been grinding her teeth preparing for this feast.

The Red Queen is not one to embrace others kindly. She is a force to be reckoned with. If she was displeased with someone, then she would humiliate that person in public. There was a woman who was so hurt by her that she had a panic attack and could no longer go out in public.

However, no one could criticize the Red Queen. No matter what happened, everyone always worked hard to please the Red Queen.

The Red Queen was a strong woman, and she had quite a few followers due to her refined tastes.

"The Iron Queen...... It must be difficult, right?"

"Her personality is very gentle. She is no match for her."

Apparently, the emergence of a hero who is able to face the Red Queen is still a story in the distant future. Compared to the Red Queen, Violet is a chick without a beak.

The guests kept coming, and soon the ballroom was packed. More than an hour had passed since the invited guests arrived, and there was no sign of any important figures —especially the Iron King and his wife who were the guests of honor.

"Even if His Majesty the Emperor does come, it will only last for a short time —as usual. And the Red Queen probably won't be coming, right?"

"I don't think she will come."

"Why don't we see Iron King and Iron Queen?"

"The Silver Queen isn't here either. I haven't seen Marquis Lard either."

The party went perfectly. The food and drinks are amazing. But somehow, people got bored.

"Her Highness the Silver Queen and Marquis Lard enter the room."

The servant's shout caused ripples, just like a stone thrown into a still lake. The sight of heads turning in unison was strange.

Everyone doubted their eyes. Marquis Lard escorted the Silver Queen and they entered side by side.

The two of them looked around the ballroom and called a servant. Silver Queen asked the servant something. Then, she and Marquis Lard looked at each other and had a short conversation. Later, they went somewhere together.

People's eyes followed them as they walked together. They stopped in front of the Count and Countess Merge.

"Count and Countess Merge."

Marquis Lard's call brought the stunned couple back to their senses. Then, they bowed politely to the two.

Sienna asked,

"Do you know why the Iron King and his wife are not visible?"

"Yes? Ah, yes. That's because......"

While the Count was talking nonsense, the Countess elbowed her husband.

"Those two haven't come yet. And I don't know why."

"My goodness, what is this?"

Sienna and Kuhn exchanged glances, confused. They deliberately arrived late to give the Iron King and his wife plenty of time to be congratulated by the people.

When Marquis Lard appeared with the Silver Queen, it was clear they would attract attention. So, in order to consider the couple who should be the main characters today, they deliberately arrived late.

Sienna made a gesture to call a servant. A servant ran up to her and bowed.

"Go to the Iron King's Palace and ask why the two of them haven't arrived yet."

"Yes, Your Highness."

The servant ran. Until the Silver Queen appeared, no one had the status to ask why the Iron King didn't come.

After that, the Countess asked curiously.

"Your Highness, I didn't expect to see you two coming together."

Marquis Lard answered in a low tone.

"It seems that word from mouth to mouth in high society doesn't always spread quickly, huh."

"Yes?"

"Even though I'm trying hard to stand out."

"Yes?"

Marquis Lard glanced gently at the Silver Queen who was beside him.

"But, from now on you will often see scenes like today."

"Yes?"

Countess Merge looked stunned and kept repeating the words like a parrot.

Marquis Lard grabbed Silver Queen's right hand which was resting on the back of his left hand, and then he bent down to kiss the back of her hand.

"Because from now on, I will always be by Her Highness the Silver Queen's side."

"Marquis Lard."

The Silver Queen called out to him, her brows furrowed. However, she did not let go of the Marquis's grip.

"Please at least allow me to do this, Your Highness."

Then, Marquis Lard kissed the back of the Silver Queen's hand again.

Countess Merge's mouth dropped open in surprise. Everywhere she looked, there were people who looked exactly like her.

Silence spread throughout the crowded ballroom like fire spreading across dry grass. And then, the silence exploded. It didn't take long for the words to pass from mouth to mouth and everyone in the vast ballroom knew it.

The Silver Queen and Marquis Lard circled the ballroom slowly, greeting everyone.

"Congratulations, Duke Grosch, Countess."

The person beside Duke Grosch who had been widowed all these years was not a Duchess, but his daughter who was a Countess. The father and daughter received congratulations from the Silver Queen and Marquis Lard with half-crooked smiles.

"Your Grace, do you know why Iron King and his wife haven't arrived yet?"

"I don't know either, but I already predicted that they would be late."

Duke Grosch answered Marquis Lard's question. The Duke quickly recovered his expression.

While they were talking, a servant returned from the Iron King's Palace as assigned. The servant immediately approached the Silver Queen. Nervous about the attention he was receiving, the servant stiffened.

"Your Highness, I have seen His Highness the Iron King, and he told me that he will only be coming for a short time, even though he will be late."

"The reason?"

The servant hesitated.

"Because...... Iron Queen is bedridden because she has difficulty moving......"

Duke Grosch coughed. The Countess just muttered 'Oh my' and turned her attention elsewhere.

Sienna did not understand the servant's words.

"Difficult to move? Have you called a doctor?"

"Your Highness, Iron Queen will be fine."

Kuhn calmed her down, then he turned to the servant.

"Good work. You can go."

Sienna still didn't understand.

"He said they came late because she was bedridden from not being able to move, there's no way she'd be fine. The Iron Queen had a long wedding ceremony yesterday. What happened last night, ah, was she sick from the long wedding ceremony yesterday?"

The aristocrats around them blushed with expressions of trying to hold back their laughter.

"Not that......"

Kuhn led Sienna away from that place. He whispered in her ear.

"You just need to understand that the Iron King and his wife had so much fun last night that they didn't want to get out of bed."

"Okay then. Although I have to admit, the excuse of being sick is better than being lazy."

Sienna glanced at Kuhn who laughed softly.

"Why are you laughing like that? It's rude."

"One day you will laugh at today's incident."

"What do you mean?"

"Now, let's go there."

"Don't change the subject."

The people couldn't hear what they were talking about, but the look on their faces as they whispered affectionately towards each other was enough. Now, no one thought that the Silver Queen and Marquis Lard were playing around.

The Countess turned to Duke Grosch.

“Father, did you hear anything about those two from the Iron King? Father, you and Marquis Lard are people who stand on the same side, right.”

"I don't know. Iron King doesn't talk much."

"Or is it just you who doesn't know?"

"I do not think so."

Even though they are Iron King followers who support the Iron King, each of them has a different position. Duke Grosch was a relatively latecomer to the alliance through marriage. For a long time, he was face-to-face with the people who followed the Iron King. However, Marquis Lard was not one of them.

Duke Grosch thought that Marquis Lard was the most powerful person among the Iron King's followers. Duke Grosch thought of him as the captain who led them all, but it turned out he was just someone close to the Iron King. There was a fine wall between the Iron King's followers and Marquis Lard.

"It seems I'm not the only one who doesn't know."

Duke Grosch said while looking at the depressed expression on the face of Count Miller who was standing in the distance. Count Miller is a central figure in the Iron King's followers.

The faces of those who were excited about the gossip were blushing with embarrassment. Not because of excitement at the party, but because of shock and amusement at witnessing such a huge scandal. All eyes were on the Silver Queen and Marquis Lard. They swarmed them non-stop.

Kuhn grew tired of the audience's persistence.

"It felt like a spectacle."

"I think we need a moment to catch our breath."

Kuhn looked around and motioned for permission to leave.

Sienna followed him to the balcony. Balconies with protruding structures are usually used by people who want to get away from the crowds or have important conversations. It's also a happy place —where when the curtains fall, romance can happen.

But, not today. Such behavior in the middle of this sacred wedding party, he might be pointed at by people's fingers.

"Are you alright?"

Kuhn checked her mood.

"What?"

"Everyone is staring at us, I was wondering if you felt uncomfortable."

"I'm used to it. It's more blatant than usual, but that's all. How...... about you?"

"I don't mind. I don't care what people think. I have thick skin."

"I know it."

"Well, since you so bluntly admitted it, I'm not sure how......"

"That's a compliment. I like how shameless you are."

Kuhn looked at her speechlessly, then lifted her chin with his fingertips.

"Sienna."

His face came closer.

"Yes."

"There are quite a lot of eyes watching us right now, but I want to kiss you."

"......"

"Can I kiss you?"

Sienna lowered her eyes coldly.

"......It seems you are a man who doesn't have the courage for that."

'Silver Queen has a really good sense of humor.' Dyan once said something like that. Of course, now Kuhn could understand that. He laughed and put one arm around Sienna's waist, pulling her close.

His senses felt the presence of several people peeking into the balcony. He ignored them completely.

If they saw we were kissing, then our relationship would be confirmed and rumors would spread like wildfire. Regardless of his intentions, Kuhn himself was immediately swept into the kiss.

When their lips met, Kuhn whispered.

"Your lips taste like apples."

Her eyes blinked rapidly, panicked. Kuhn always enjoyed watching her little emotional changes.

"The drink I just drank......"

"It seems you've had it a few times. You must really have a sweet tooth."

"Yes."

"That's unexpected. Somehow it seems like you never mentioned it, but you often drink tea."

"By adding sugar."

"Into the tea?"

Sienna thought that he already knew her taste in tea. But after thinking about it, it was the Fair King in her dream who knew it. Dreams and reality became mixed, causing momentary confusion.

Usually Sienna does not reveal her unbalanced diet to the outside world. Outside the Palace, she drank bitter tea without changing her expression.

'I don't think the Fair King is not a person who is indifferent to his wife.'

If he wasn't interested, there was no way he could know her taste preferences.

It was strange to think of another Kuhn with the Kuhn in front of her.

"I like the smell of tea. But I hate the bitter taste."

"I think I know a kind of tea you might like. Next time I'll bring it for you."

Sienna is a person of few words. But strangely, she continued to talk while she was together with Kuhn. And she herself didn't know why she couldn't stop talking.

Sienna has experienced several situations where she couldn't stand the awkwardness of being in the same room as other people because there was no conversation. However, she never felt that Kuhn was forcing himself to chat together with her. I feel comfortable with him.

"Kuhn, do you have a definite date for your trip to the Duchy Bless?"

"Not yet. I have to meet with Count Bless first before he leaves the Capital to coordinate."

"I want to go to Duchy Bless together with you."


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