I'm Going to Change my Husband with a Predatory Marriage

From Arpad’s point of view, it was natural. In the first place, he was the only knight who stepped forward in front of the crown prince who behaved badly during the wedding procession.

 

‘Rather than saying that he is a loyal knight, it makes more sense that he is so blinded by love that he doesn’t even care about treason.’

 

Moreover, Hylia’s attitude towards him was also irritating to him.

 

“Yes. So, the knight’s sin is naturally my sin as the owner. Please blame me.”

 

“No! Holding a sword was entirely my intention. The princess did nothing wrong!”

 

The sight of them embracing each other was even tearful. Moreover, she wanted to save that person’s life, even adding to her debt because Hylia, who was sure to be quick in her calculations, added to her debt. In fact, she deserved to be pleased with Arpad. This was a weakness made known by a woman whose true nature was unknown and the limits of her abilities couldn’t be measured.

 

‘I should be happy and think about using it…’

 

However… Arpad spoke out the question that came to his mind.

 

“Why is that uncomfortable and annoying?”

 

But she was in no condition to answer Arpad’s questions. Because she was currently asleep in the seat next to him, as if passed out. The fatigue must have been enormous.

 

He deliberately drove his horse without any regard for the weak woman’s physical strength. But during this time, Hylia did not cry.

 

‘Oh, isn’t it? Finally, when he got near the castle, she said she felt like throwing up.’

 

She jumped down with her white face and almost fell. At that time, he thought her expression was quite funny and cute, which was uncharacteristic of Arpad. But soon the smile on his face disappeared.

 

‘What is certain is that she absolutely does not have the mental power of a noble daughter who grew up in a greenhouse.’

 

Although she was a bride who had nothing suspicious about her. This was especially true.

 

‘There is nothing unusual about her growth background.’

 

Although the time was short, Arpad did his own research on Hylia Delphine. As a result, there was no information that stood out to her. She was not in an environment that fostered great mental strength, and she never showed incredible abilities. It was as if a person had changed literally overnight. Especially when the crazy situation of her predatory marriage request occurred, Arpad held his blade to this woman’s throat. Despite this, Hylia did not even lift an eyebrow.

 

‘It’s a difficult task even for a trained knight.’

 

She was an exceptional woman in many ways. She must be on guard. So, if the knight was really this woman’s weakness, Arpad should have been happy and satisfied.

 

Reason was saying so. But Arpad’s feelings said otherwise.

 

“It’s still unpleasant. The annoyance doesn’t go away at all.”

 

Arpad came to that conclusion as he watched the morning sun rise. He looked down at his wife, who was fast asleep and making loud noises, and grumbled softly.

 

“Anyway, a bride who worries about the safety of another man in front of her husband on the first night. Isn’t that too much, dear?”

 

Of course, there was no way Hylia, who was asleep and unaware of the world, could answer. Arpad watched for a moment and then lay down close to her to observe this mysterious and amazing woman more closely.

 

“Well, anyway, it’s in my hands so I can just keep watching.”

 

He was a very patient person. Especially when it comes to what’s in his hands.

 

* * *

 

Ludwig could not bear it and swore.

 

“Shit!”

 

It was already the fourth day today. From the day she woke up on his wedding day and his bride was stolen.

 

‘I became a laughing stock throughout the entire country, no, the entire continent!’

 

Still, the emperor didn’t say anything. The crown prince and bride disappeared, not even a strand of hair was visible. The longer he went missing, the deeper Ludwig’s delusions became. What did Arpad do with his bride? Why did he kidnap her? Where did he go? What on earth were they doing now?

 

Worries and delusions continued one after another. By the fourth day, it had grown so much that it was unbearable. Ludwig felt like his heart was burning and it was hard to bear it. He took her for granted as his woman. However, after she was actually taken away, this thought occurred to him.

 

‘If I had known this would be the case, I would have celebrated the first night a long time ago!’

 

The sight of Hylia’s soft pink hair and glossy cheeks that remained in his memory came to mind in particular. The docile expression that always gave in to his stubbornness. Why did he miss each and every one of her actions so much and feel like a waste? She was, of course, a woman who was ridiculed for her naive and foolish side.

 

He gulped down the water, but the fire that charred Ludwig’s chest did not go out. He couldn’t stand it anymore and shouted.

 

“Is there still any news from Hylia?!”

 

“Sorry. We are trying everything we can, but…!”

 

Ironically, the place where Ludwig was standing was the residence of Duke Delphine. And the butler who was lying flat in front of him as if he was in awe was also Delphine’s butler. 

Duke Delphine’s residence was much larger and more luxurious than Archduke Kiern’s residence, and he has been living here for almost three years already. Meanwhile, Ludwig was in complete control of the mansion.

 

“In the imperial palace?”

 

“…As expected, there has been no contact at all.”

 

“Shit!!”

 

Ludwig cursed again and threw down the glass he was holding.

 

Clang!

 

The crystal shattered, and the duke’s maids cleaned the room as if they were used to it. Ludwig, who was angry alone, headed to the prison in the basement of the mansion. He did so to vent his anger on the one knight who was trapped there. The door to the basement opened, and Ludwig released his anger again at the man lying there in a mess.

 

“You! I can’t believe I’m being humiliated because you couldn’t protect my bride properly!!”

 

Ludwig stomped on Lord Beltane’s back. Sir Beltane, who woke up from the shock, asked in a dying voice.

 

“Miss… Are you…”

 

“How do I know?! You gave her to Arpad…!!”

 

He kicked Sir Beltane’s limbs. After Hylia was kidnapped, Lord Beltane was the first and the only one to plead guilty in front of Ludwig, who was furious to the end of her head. The other knights were busy making excuses. Ludwig’s own knights, as well as the Delphine duchy’s knights.

 

“We had no choice!”

 

“Isn’t His Royal Highness’s madness famous?”

 

“I couldn’t draw my sword in front of His Majesty Arpad!”

 

However, this did not mean that the knights were not punished. It’s not like Ludwig’s anger was out of focus. But his strongest anger was directed at Sir Beltane, whom he called a sinner.

 

“A sinner who cannot protect his master has no words that can be put into his mouth.”

 

He was imprisoned in the dungeon that very day with his wounded body, and had to become the target of Ludwig’s anger. As a result, he was now a mess. Ludwig ran wild like a monkey, the only thing he knew how to say.

 

“Die! Die! Die!! I didn’t like you from the beginning! Pretend to be a decent knight!”

 

Unable to bear it, he ran outside, snatched the sword from another knight standing guard, and came back in with it. A woman’s loud voice echoed throughout the basement.

 

“Ludwig!!”

 

Normally, as soon as Ludwig heard that voice, he would have turned around with a smile on his face. But he couldn’t do that now.

 

“Go back.”

 

No matter how loving his lover was, he didn’t have the mental space to devote himself to her right now. There was still resentment left over from the fight over the wedding dress the day before the wedding.

 

‘Furthermore… Even though I told her not to come to the wedding, she still showed up…’

 

Wearing a bright cream-colored dress. As expected, the culprit who ruined the wedding dress may have been an employee at Evangeline’s instigation. She argued that day, but Evangeline eventually passed it off as jealousy. As she said, obtaining the Delphine duchy was what Evangeline also wanted. But was that really the case? The fact that the wedding dress was ruined was strange and ominous. Maybe the person behind ruining his wedding and making him a laughing stock was actually…

 

“Ludwig.”

 

As if she was trying to break his delusion, Evangeline called out once more. Still the man did not turn around.

 

“I said go! I don’t have time to worry about you right now!”

 

In the end, Ludwig, unable to hold back and pouring out his anger, heard words from behind his back that he could not ignore.

 

“I have news. Brother Arpad is said to be coming to the imperial capital with that woman.”

 

“What?!”

 

Ludwig jerked his head. The man’s eyes glowed dangerously. Looking at it, Evangeline sighed and muttered to herself.

 

‘A man like this is the male protagonist of the original work…’

 

She almost clicked her tongue without realizing it. But she did not reveal those feelings outwardly. Pretending to be a kind and wise lover, she whispered to Ludwig:

 

“It came from books of information that her mother had planted. What path did you take? How far have you come?”

 

“Right! Give it to me quickly!”

 

Ludwig tugged at his note, almost taking it away. Evangeline was offended by that violent reaction, but she skillfully hid her expression. She egged him on.

 

“Her mother gave her some of her own knighthood. We have to go and get Hylia back, right?”

 

Even for her own sake. Evangeline was lost in thought for a moment as she looked coldly at Ludwig, who was so furious that he kicked her out of the ground.

 

‘But there was no content like this in the original? Is this a butterfly effect caused by me twisting the original work too much?’

 

Even so, it didn’t matter. She’s going to get everything anyway. She was like a person who was taking her test and giving her answers. She could never get tired.

 

* * *

 

Arpad and she were riding on a horse together on a fairly high hill, looking into the distance.

 

“I can already see the ecliptic.”

 

The battlefield where a full-scale fight would begin was waiting for them.

 

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