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

Earlier, when she entered the palace with Arpad, Evangeline was clearly glaring at her with those eyes. And now she knew what that feeling was.

 

‘Jealousy.’

 

It was clear. But at the same time, she had doubts.

 

‘Evangeline always had an affair with Ludwig?’

 

She had already confirmed that the two were lovers in this life as well. She had already seen and heard the secret love affair and conversation between those two. But now Evangeline’s expression seemed to be glaring at her husband for bringing her lover.

 

She realized it again.

 

‘In my last three lives, Evangeline has never looked at me like that under any circumstances.’

 

Every time she was Ludwig’s wife. At that time, Evangeline would laugh at her or keep her in check. This was the first time that she had lost her senses and was overcome by only jealousy. Now, in her fourth life, a thought suddenly occurred to her.

 

‘I wonder if Evangeline really liked him… was she into Arpad?’

 

It may be ridiculous to the opposite sex. But her strange confidence captivated her. The gaze that was glaring at her from behind the pillar earlier and the gaze that was now directed at her. And the earnest and shy eyes that glance at Arpad.

 

‘The expression on their face is so different that it makes me wonder if they are the same person. Like Jekyll and Hyde…’

 

It was so absurd, and she was so angry. Soon she was able to admit it.

 

‘Regardless of her affair with Ludwig, the person she really like may be different.’

 

Wasn’t that what the human heart was like? More was better. The more men there were, the better, well, maybe something like that…

 

‘…Fuck you!’

 

Once again, anger erupted like an active volcano, and her head became hot.

 

‘Then you and Ludwig pretending to be in love for so much time wasn’t real?’

 

‘It can’t be helped. You can’t hide true love.’ she said once.

 

‘A man does not confuse the woman he truly loves. He never once confused me.’ Evangeline again in another life.

 

Although she was a little different each time, Evangeline would always look down on her with a sense of superiority over their great love. But that great true love was fake? That it was just her greed and desire for power, wealth, and fame?

 

‘Then what was I sacrificed for?’

 

The anger that boiled like lava cooled down as if it had been thrown into the winter sea. It was so cold that her brain felt tingly. Nevertheless, no emotions were revealed at all. The countless hardships she had gone through, three deaths, and her deep desire for revenge made it possible.

 

She smiled brightly and hung on Arpad’s neck. And earlier, right after entering the palace, he just glared at her, but now it was different. The fact that what she said and her answer would be a real blow and hurt to Evangeline… It got her excited.

 

So, she answered Evangeline’s question instead of Arpad’s. The answer to the question of whether the emperor really acknowledged the relationship between her and Arpad.

 

“Yes, Lady of the Marquis of Ruth. Fortunately, His Majesty blessed us and allowed us to use Artanus Hall.”

 

She deliberately emphasized the title ‘Daughter of the Marquis’ rather than the name. Because it was quite a complex for Evangeline.

 

She smiled like the happiest new bride in the world. There was a very good model right in front of her.

 

She continued speaking, trying to smile as similarly as Evangeline, who had laughed at her before her return.

 

“I guess the emperor also recognized our love. I’m really happy. I’m happy to be the first to deliver this good news to you, Eva.”

 

Ludwig was the one who heard it first, but she never said anything, so let’s just say it was. The reason she said Evangeline’s nickname, which she had never called before, was to make her even more angry.

 

And.

 

The effect was amazing!

 

“That… Is that so?”

 

Evangeline’s face turned bright red. It’s not because of shame or anything. She was suppressing the intense anger that seemed to explode at any moment.

 

She whispered, snuggling into Arpad’s arms as if to show off.

 

“I’m so tired, honey.”

 

Evangeline must have heard it very clearly because she was standing close to her. Because her shoulder twitched very loudly, even if only for a moment. Fortunately, Arpad, who had been observing her and Evangeline for a moment, followed her lead.

 

“Of course. My Hylia.”

 

‘My’? She paused for a moment at the unexpectedly rapid speech. Those words were mild enough to surprise her, as she had hugged him a while ago and said something like ‘Honey’. But she didn’t know what happened to her ears, but the word ‘my’ sounded so natural. The kind of talk you would only say to a real lover or wife… It couldn’t be!

 

This guy was acting too. And there was no time for her to be more surprised or amazed. Evangeline was clearly showing that she had been hit harder than her words ‘honey’ earlier. Her complexion was earthy, and her hands holding her skirt were shaking slightly.

 

Arpad seemed surprisingly uninterested in Evangeline. She thought the words spoken would be more sincere to the servant or her maid.

 

“My wife is tired, so we’ll postpone the audience until later.”

 

“Oh, audience?”

 

“Yes. As the daughter of the Marquis, it is an audience to greet the Crown Princess.”

 

“Yeah, that’s right.”

 

Her voice and her shoulders were trembling to a pitiful degree. And of course she didn’t have any pity! Not at all! She didn’t feel sorry! Quite the opposite!

 

‘Ah! I feel refreshed inside!’

 

A little while ago, Ludwig’s reaction was as if he had been physically hit, and Evangeline’s reaction was as if she had been mentally slapped in the ear, which was refreshing. After achieving quite good results in her audience with the Emperor, she returned to the Crown Prince’s Palace after inflicting a blow on the two adulterous men and women.

 

For your information, Arpad was still holding her the whole way.

 

‘He really has great stamina.’

 

It was some time later that she realized that thanks to this incident, strange rumors were spreading throughout the imperial palace. That Arpad loved her so much that he wouldn’t let her feet touch the ground. She found out later and burst out laughing out of shock, but that was a long time ago now.

 

* * *

 

It wasn’t until she arrived at the Crown Prince’s Palace and Indigo’s room that she could barely set my feet on the floor.

 

‘Thanks to you, this question came first.’

 

“Doesn’t your arm hurt?”

 

Then Arpad looked as if he were examining a being that he still could not understand.

 

“Is that the first question you ask?”

 

“Yeah… Just like when we entered the palace earlier, you kept carrying  for such a long distance, so I can’t help but worry about whether your arm hurts.”

 

She answered, glancing at Arpad’s thick forearms. Arpad looked down at her with his arms crossed and sighed softly.

 

“Is that all you have to ask and say?”

 

“What else is there? …Thank you for carrying me?”

 

She didn’t know why, but Arpad’s sigh sounded louder and longer this time. Before she could say anything, Arpad suddenly spoke first.

 

“Aside from the fact that you seemed to have quite a bit of ill will toward Evangeline…”

 

“Well, that’s it…”

 

Well, she tried to be sarcastic and offensive earlier, so it couldn’t be noticeable. She was grateful that he supported her even though she didn’t say anything. 

 

At that time, a question occurred to her.

 

‘So, does Arpad know Evangeline’s feelings?’

 

Another deeper question also comes to mind.

 

‘Arpad… How do you feel about Evangeline?’

 

First of all, it was clear that there didn’t seem to be much interest. Plus, seeing as he took her side when Evangeline and she were arguing… 

 

While she was letting her guard down because she was analyzing it quite positively. Arpad hit her on the back of the head.

 

“You said in front of the emperor earlier that you received Artanus’ blessing, right?”

 

“…!”

 

Hatred or revenge on Evangeline. And all her idle thoughts, such as what Arpad would think of Evangeline, froze.

 

Goosebumps appeared as if her tongue made of ice was licking up her spine. Inhuman, reptile-like eyes were looking straight at her. Like a snake looking at a bird trapped in a coil.

 

“Is that why you said to me in the Catacombs that you would allow me to become emperor without going crazy?”

 

She did her best to hide the tension that momentarily froze her body. And she acted calmly.

 

“Of course it’s a lie! Why would Artanus bless someone like me?”

 

This was true. Even the emperor didn’t feel like he completely believed it. Because no matter who heard it, it was nonsense.

 

“I told lies to persuade His Majesty the Emperor and gain recognition.”

 

Cold sweat ran down her spine.

 

“I guess what I said was quite plausible?”

 

Arpad’s gaze was still sharply squeezing her.

 

“Ah, but don’t worry. It’s true that there is a way to prevent it from affecting me. “You even proved it by swearing in sacred speech, right?”

 

Arpad’s eyes narrowed. The man’s white, well-shaped fingers tap her chin. He seemed lost in thought for a moment, then brought his face close to her.

 

“…!”

 

She was so surprised that her face instantly heated up.

 

‘I thought you were going to kiss me!’

 

Fortunately, there was no accident where his lips collided with hers. But Arpad very slowly buried his face in the crook of my neck, like a wild beast savoring the scent of its prey. The nape of the neck, near the collarbone, and the shoulders. He took a deep breath as if looking around and muttered lowly.

 

“Anyway, what’s the reason you smell so delicious? So much so that I want to swallow it in one bite.”

 

She got goosebumps all the time.

 

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Translator Note:
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