I Thought It Was a Common Transmigration

‘At that time, I had already fallen in love with Edith. On that subject, I wanted to believe that I was different from other men.’

 

It was foolish, childish, and arrogant.

 

‘Would it have been better if I had talked more seriously with Edith at that time? …I feel like I’ve hurt Edith too much in the meantime. She is such a nice girl…’

 

Killian let out a long sigh as he watched Edith congratulating the wedding of the woman who tried to harm her.

 

‘If you leave this girl alone, she will definitely pretend to be smart and spread everything about her. It won’t work, I have to protect it.’

 

She lifted her chin in an arrogant manner and tried to be blunt about what she had to say, but in the end, she was a woman who generously embraced him.

 

“Today’s Lise is really beautiful. It’s a bit absurd.”

 

“You are prettier.”

 

Edith was clapping and whispering, and Killian lowered his face to her ear and pretended to answer her, then kissed her cute ear and bit the earlobe. Edith’s ears were where she was particularly weak.

 

“Ugh! Killian!”

 

Just looking at Edith flinching made him drool.

 

“How long will the wedding last today?”

 

“I don’t know, but the reception will last until midnight.”

 

“…damn.”

 

Edith chuckled as she watched Killian mutter a low curse word.

 

“Does the bride even know how deadly it is?”

 

“Is it just me who can’t take you off right now?”

 

Edith, who had been shaking her shoulders at the sound of Killian’s voice whispering lewd thrusts, glanced playfully at Killian and slapped his forearm. Then, she quietly whispered in Killian’s ear.

 

“After lunch, we can disappear for an hour and no one will know.”

 

“It’s a good thing to hear. Your room? Or, my room?”

 

“…Or the balcony on the third floor where no one comes?”

 

“Ha… You really decided to torture me.”

 

“Remember your grandfather’s funeral, Killian. Oh! It’s our turn to applaud.”

 

Killian and Edith clapped along with the others, again wearing the dignified expressions of a Count and married couple, but in reality, they were just a passionate newlywed couple who had just fallen in love.

 

* * *

 

It had already been decided while she was lying in bed recuperating that Killian would receive the title of Count Rysen. At that time, Killian seemed ready to go down to Ryzen at any moment, so Duke Ludwig also hurriedly reported to the imperial family, and according to the documents, Killian was the Count of Ryzen from then on. Although their trip to the territory was a little delayed due to Cliff and Lise’s wedding, they did not neglect preparations, so they were able to head to Lise immediately after Cliff and Lise’s wedding.

 

“Take care of yourself.”

 

“Mother and father, please stay healthy. I will post a letter as soon as it arrives.”

 

On the day she left Ludwig Mansion, Duchess Ludwig could not hide her tears, and Duke Ludwig also looked sad. However, since Cliff had already been chosen as the successor, it was natural for the second son, who was also married, to receive another title and leave for the estate.

 

“I’m jealous that you’re one step ahead of me.”

 

Cliff also said with a regretful expression as he shook Killian’s hand in farewell.

 

“Now that I think about it, I see. I think it started when I got Edith.”

 

“Who knew you would be this talented?”

 

That’s right. Killian was bragging about her everywhere and embarrassing people. But when she thought about it, wasn’t Cliff feeling complex because Killian has never beaten him? Whether it’s thanks to her or not, she was glad that Killian was freed from his complex about his older brother. After exchanging greetings for a while, their group quickly left the capital. Time was running out to reach the village that would be their stopover before the sun set.

 

“Okay then, let’s leave now!”

 

At Killian’s command to leave, the carriage she was riding in began to shake and move. She held Anna’s hand tightly as she sat next to her.

 

“Are you nervous?”

 

“I’m nervous… I’m looking forward to it.”

 

She gave Anna a smile that clearly showed her nervousness. But she wasn’t scared or anxious. It all felt very good.

 

“A lot will change, Anna. Not just me and Killian, but you too.”

 

“Thank you for this opportunity, ma’am.”

 

“It’s really awkward to be called madam.”

 

She laughed out loud with Anna. However, the journey to Ryzen was not easy. She was so nervous that she had a headache because she had to take a carriage on a poorly maintained road, and because she had to do her business in the grass and it was difficult to wash properly, the area under her eyes seemed to be getting darker as the days went by. However, that fatigue disappeared as soon as she arrived at Ryzen.

 

“Here… It’s Rysen!”

 

“How is it? It is still a simple rural area, but the potential for future development is endless.”

 

“So good. Really.”

 

While her heart was pounding at the view of Ryzen seen from the carriage window, the carriage carrying them entered the castle of the Ryzen lord.

 

“We welcome Ryzen’s new master. My name is Vincent, butler of the castle.”

 

Vincent, the butler who had been managing the castle for a while, looked a little younger than Philip of Ludwig Manor. But he must have been good at everything, and the castle, which had never had an owner, was very clean. Moreover, the furniture and items they had ordered and sent in advance were all in their proper place, which made it impossible for them to think that he would have to organize his things as soon as they arrived.

 

“What… Although it may be inferior to Duke Ludwig’s mansion in many ways…”

 

“I like it.”

 

There was no way she wouldn’t like the things that she selected and ordered to be produced after consulting with Killian one by one. However, Killian seemed to feel that even that was not enough.

 

“If you need anything, don’t worry, just tell me. I will place your order right away.”

 

It’s times like this that she felt like she had grown up unaware of her shortcomings. The castle was filled with decent things, so what else could she buy?

 

“No. This is enough for living. If you need something, get my permission before buying it. You tend to waste some money.”

 

“I…?”

 

“Sure. You were angry at me for selling things I didn’t need.”

 

“It’s not that I was angry…!”

 

“If we want to develop our territory, we need to tighten our belts from now on.”

 

When she spoke with clenched fists, Killian was about to retort something but ended up laughing.

 

“Somehow, it seems like the role has changed from what I thought… I’ll have to work hard to keep up with you.”

 

“Of course! If you’re lazy, your wife won’t take care of you. You’re going to get really scolded!”

 

“Ha ha ha! I have to be strong even though I’m scared of you.”

 

Was he smiling now? Could they really keep up with the schedule of Korean office workers who were trained to work overtime? She smiled at Killian like a boss who smiled impressively during an interview even though he had dark intentions to exploit workers. There’s no need to scare her already. After looking around the castle, they took a bath, changed into simple clothes, and went up the castle wall to get some fresh air.

 

A cool breeze blew and dried her still wet hair.

 

“It’s beautiful.”

 

“It was the most beautiful place his father had.”

 

A not so steep mountain surrounded the territory, and wheat and barley were growing in the wide fields. There seemed to be an orchard in the distance, and there were quite a few private houses.

 

“The market has been growing for the past few years.”

 

“If we just give people a way to pass Mount Philiac more comfortably, Ryzen will grow explosively.”

 

“Before that, we need to strengthen security and develop roads within the territory.”

 

“Oh, and we need clinics and schools! There must be a clinic where commoners can go when they are sick or injured, so the population of the estate will increase, and if children are taught properly, thieves and beggars will decrease.”

 

“You’re right. Then we need to find skilled doctors and teachers. To pay their labor costs… I guess I should tighten my belt like you said.”

 

They talked for a while about what was needed for Ryzen’s development, and then just took a deep breath. It wasn’t that she had nothing to say. Because her heart was pounding so hard, she needed to calm down a bit. Originally, there was very little fine dust in this world, but Rysen boasted much cleaner air than the capital. Then she laughed and said.

 

“But I feel scared.”

 

“…yes?”

 

“Actually, I didn’t know you’d bring me here. Thank you.”

 

“If I don’t bring you… Who would I bring?”

 

“Like Count Sinclair said, you could have divorced me and remarried someone from a really good family.”

 

She expressed her gratitude in her own way, but Killian’s expression was getting worse by the minute. It seemed like there was a fire burning in the eyes that were staring at her.

 

“Killian…?”

 

“So, I gave up realistic interests to bring you… It’s because of ‘body feeling’…?”

 

“No?”

 

“How about your body? What about your body? Haa…! This woman is really…!”

 

She was confused, not knowing what she had done wrong, when Killian suddenly hugged her waist strongly and smiled ominously.

 

“You must pay a heavy price for downgrading Killian Rysen’s love, is not it?”

 

“Yes? S-what?”

 

“You stupid woman! Love! I say I love you!”

 

At that moment, she was a little dazed. She was wondering what she heard from Killian just now… Meanwhile, Killian lifted her up.

 

“Aaaah! Killian!”

 

“Save your voice, Edith. I will keep you screaming in bed from now until tomorrow morning.”

 

It was only later that she figured out why Killian was upset, but it was too late. She was so embarrassed when she saw the people around her widening their eyes and then urgently bowing their heads that she buried her face in her hands. Of course, there was no way she would dislike this situation where her male lead would love her.

 

<Main Story End>

 

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