There are no Bad Transcendents in the World

“Princess, they say that Grand Duke Prause has arrived at the imperial palace.”

Emma said, combing my hair.

I thought he would intentionally cause a carriage accident in the middle, but it seemed that he arrived unexpectedly calmly.

Does that mean you want to break up your marriage with me that much?

“Thanks, Emma. I ask of you to prepare me.”

My intention was only to meet Grand Duke Prause and present him with a proposal.

However, Emma, who interpreted my impatience at will, made me dress up several times more gorgeous than usual.

Well, to everyone else, I’m finally coming face-to-face with my old crush.

It wasn’t unreasonable for Emma to put a flashy accessory on my head.

{Chick.}

After finishing my dress and applying perfume, Emma tightly clasped my hands, trembling.

“Princess… You are so beautiful. Grand Duke Prause will surely be captivated by you.”

“Thank you, Emma.”

‘Since he is a man with a self-proclaimed private life, would he be interested in my appearance?’

I got up from my seat, barely holding back the words I wanted to say.

It was because Grand Duke Prause, who had arrived in the capital, decided to attend a ceremony to show respect to the emperor.

“Princess Frey. Come this way.”

As I entered the main hall, my father’s assistant directed me to a seat in a corner.

A place out of sight of everyone.

And where I also couldn’t see anyone else.

Whenever members of the imperial family and great nobility gathered, my mother and I always occupied these seats.

Today… I was alone.

[“Mother, I can’t see well.”]

When I was very young, I would ask that question, and my mother would answer as I sat on her lap.

[“Frey, do you love your father?”]

[“Yes.”]

[“Then let’s just sit here today. On a day like today, if we occupy the seats next to the emperor, your father will be in trouble.”]

[“…”]

[“Instead, let’s stick close to your father in other places. Understand?”]

Even though I was young at the time, I think I understood what my mother was saying.

Since I was also a princess, I didn’t want to embarrass my father by begging him for a good seat.

I also didn’t want to leave my mother alone in a corner like this.

More than anything, I couldn’t come forward because I was afraid of the eyes of people who would despise me sitting in the light.

But now, the reason for enduring this position in silence was different.

“Grand Duke Daniel Prause greets His Majesty the Emperor, the ruler of the empire.”

People cheered at his presence.

Though I couldn’t see the Grand Duke from where I sat, I could clearly hear the young ladies falling into ecstasy.

I also wanted to go to a bright place and see what the man looked like, but I held back.

And it wasn’t long before I heard the news I had been waiting for.

“Princess Frey… A man just gave this to me and left.”

Emma looked at me and handed me a letter.

[Princess Frey…

I would like to briefly meet you before the welcoming banquet commences. We will be waiting for you in the glass greenhouse of the villa.

– Daniel Prause.]

‘He’s quicker than I thought.’

After all, if you wanted someone to approach you, it was best to be in an inconspicuous place.

* * *

There wasn’t much time between the Grand Duke’s greeting and the welcoming banquet.

Would I have enough time to explain my plan to him in detail?

I had to explain what I could give him as succinctly as possible.

And I hope he agreed with my proposal.

As soon as I entered the glass greenhouse of the detached palace, I involuntarily thought of Daniel Prause.

‘Wow, he shines just as I heard.’

Daniel, wearing a uniform buttoned up to the top and sitting with a composed posture, looked like a statue of a great temple.

Silver hair that glistened with hues of blue and purple eyes that were mysterious just by their very existence.

Perhaps even the appearance of this man could be described as ‘I’m a courteous virgin.’

‘I wonder if I can seduce such an innocent man into a contract marriage.’

His innocent beauty was almost otherworldly, and it was enough to bring my guilt to the surface.

A face that made sense as to why he would die prematurely and lacked a proper narrative.

“Daniel Prause meets Princess Frey Obelir.”

Even to the idiot who forcibly summoned him, he politely greeted me by placing his long finger on his wide chest, making me feel guilty.

‘Of course, I have no intention of surrendering.’

After sitting down and exchanging awkward greetings, I took a sip of tea.

He immediately got straight to the point.

“Princess Frey. Again, I am a very promiscuous man.”

Are you trying to push me away, just with such a sweet and kind face?

‘Your voice does sound good, though.’

When Daniel came out so decisively, the maids started to stir.

But I told him with a smile.

“Oh, I like the Grand Duke’s promiscuity, so I asked for marriage. Don’t worry and just relax.”

“……”

Daniel’s brows furrowed, as if he hadn’t expected me to come out like this.

He spoke like someone about to deliver the final blow.

“As you know, I already have two children out of wedlock, and there may be more in the future.”

I was wondering when you would bring up this topic.

‘Because I’m dying to see the main characters as babies.’

I tried not to let out a selfish laugh.

“Oh, don’t worry. I love children as well.”

“The princess can accept the children…?”

“Sure. They may not like me, but I will never dislike them. I’m the type who values family more than it seems.”

“…?”

It wasn’t an expected development, but it must have been a surprise.

It was quite amusing to watch Daniel’s confusion.

He thought for a moment pretending to drink tea, then suggested.

“Princess Frey. Can we talk for a moment, just the two of us?”

Nods.

As soon as I agreed, the others moved away.

A chill grew in his eyes.

I wasn’t particularly surprised, knowing why he hated things like love and women.

‘My father committed suicide, leaving me as a child because of love.’

The story of the Grand Duke of the North, who took his own life after his beloved companion died, was widely known.

Because of that, love and everything else must be traumatic for Daniel, who had to endure all kinds of threats and grow up alone.

So I had no intention of seeking real love or attention from him either.

Shall we start making proposals?

“I have fallen in love with Grand Duke Prause, and I desire to start a family together. However, I believe it would be best for both of us to divorce if we are unable to get along after living together for precisely 2 years, 7 months, and 18 days.”

By that point, it would be after he had prevented the assassination attempt on the crown prince and developed a bond with the transcendent children.

At the strangely specific time, Daniel frowned.

“Since you are the Grand Duke, you must have heard that I have divine power, right?”

“That’s correct.”

“If we use our holy power, we will be able to solve the problem of undead monsters in the north to some extent.”

{Woosh}

I raised the holy power in my palm so that he could confirm it.

I could immediately tell that he was interested in my power.

“If we solve the problem of undead monsters, you can open a gate directly to the capital, and the north will develop remarkably based on its resources.”

As if envisioning the scenario, Daniel’s eyebrows furrowed, displaying a hint of agitation.

“Princess Frey, are you proposing me a deal?”

“Well, can I replace it with an explanation that I was emboldened by the loss of my mother?””

“I’m sorry about Lady Roselia…”

“It’s all right. I’ll feel better if the Grand Duke married me.”

I pressed on and continued my explanation.

“As a dowry given by the imperial family to a beautiful wife, you will be able to open a direct gate to the capital and eliminate the right of absolute obedience.”

“…”

“Afterwards, I will even grant you a divorce, so I don’t believe it would be a loss from the Grand Duke’s perspective.”

Of course, since there was already the right of absolute obedience, he couldn’t disobey it.

Daniel asked in a suspicious voice.

“I fear that the princess might change her mind after the wedding.”

I also anticipated this.

Because I was pretty shallow.

It was an expected rebuttal, so I dealt with it calmly.

“Duke Prause, why don’t you peek first? I know you can glimpse into other people’s futures.”

“How did you know that?”

“Well, as a princess, I have come across many things. You might not believe it, but reading is also one of my hobbies.”

I held out one arm.

From the Grand Duke’s perspective, it would be advantageous to use his future foresight at this point.

The other conditions would only be appealing if a divorce was guaranteed.

“…”

As expected, Daniel took hold of my hand.

At the place where our skin touched, magic power rose like a haze.

Daniel’s brows furrowed as he observed the vision.

“A man is taking off his shirt in front of the princess.”

“Oh, my goodness.”

Future me, you’re having a good time.

“Furthermore, that man is kneeling before the princess.”

Thanks to the Grand Duke, I know what kind of person the future me will be involved with.

This was an unexpected turn of events.

I waited patiently and asked him.

“I am curious. What does he look like? What color is his hair?”

“It’s silver hair, but—”

“If he has silver hair, he must be from the north. Does he have a familiar face?”

But why?

“It is a familiar face.”

Daniel Prause, who was silently peering into the future, frowned as if he had seen something he wished not to.

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