Chapter 278

Chapter 278

If the air could have a taste, the current atmosphere would taste like sweet dessert.

On a day when a national holiday and festival were approaching, many people went about their daily lives, suppressing their excitement.

Roen’s day was no different. As he carried on as usual, he couldn’t resist his curiosity any longer and asked,

“Violet, did something happen between you and the Crown Prince?”

“He proposed to me, and I turned him down.”

“...What?”

“He even prepared a ring, so it seemed he was serious. I made sure to refuse clearly.”

Roen had noticed something strange these past few days, but it was only today that he found out why exactly Rajaden’s condition had visibly deteriorated. Through Violet, he finally understood the reason and asked again, doubting his ears.

“What did you just say?”

“...His Highness confessed his love and proposed to me. I asked if he loved me enough to give up the position of Crown Prince, and when he said no, I refused.”

Roen, who asked again and received the same answer, fell silent. The image of Rajaden he had seen at dawn kept replaying in his mind.

“I see...”

“Yes.”

Violet’s tone was as calm as if she were discussing the weather.

This made Roen have to rub his forehead.

‘That was rash.’

Marriage for a daughter from a prestigious family rarely includes her own will. It has been this way since ancient times.

There were occasional exceptions, but generally, this was the case here.

Therefore, Rajaden’s proposal was inappropriate for his position.

A pure proposal based on the feelings of the person involved.

Roen quickly thought through what should have happened for something like this, which should be achieved in the name of love.

Now was too soon for a proposal. Rajaden should have taken his time to win Violet’s heart gradually. If he had done so, there would have been more hope than there was now.

This was a fact that Roen, who had been by Violet’s side, knew best.

Rajaden must have known this too, so why was he in such a hurry? He seemed to have made some effort to win her heart, but the result was this.

Then he suddenly remembered and spoke lightly.

“Oh, by the way. The group that tried to kidnap you has been caught.”

“Really?”

“Yes, they’re being interrogated now.”

“That type of information shouldn’t be shared carelessly, should it?”

“It’s classified, of course. Even the fact that they were caught is a secret, but I’m telling you because you’re involved.”

“Isn’t it not supposed to be shared?”

“Haha, just keep it a secret.”

Violet briefly wondered if Roen was really fit to be a duke and the emperor’s aide.

Unaware of her thoughts, Roen pondered something before speaking again.

“And.”

“Yes.”

“No, never mind. Enjoy the festival.”

“You’re not planning to enjoy it, are you?”

“...If you would take over being the duke for me, I’d go out and have fun.”

“I’m rooting for you. Stay strong.”

“Heartless...”

Violet left Roen behind and stood up.

Though she felt a bit bothered about what he stopped himself from saying, if it were really important, he would have said it by now.

With a vaguely trusting belief, Violet began preparing in earnest for the festival.

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