CH ss - 6

Misunderstanding

Rubinia naturally asked what Laura couldn’t ask. Kyrie smiled awkwardly.

“Well, we haven’t talked about it yet.….”

They can’t have children. Nataniel cannot save, heal, or conceive a person. God did not allow him such a tender warmth.

‘But then…….’

“I’ll have to ask. It’s not like I don’t have any thoughts at all.”

Fortunately, Rubinia shrugged without asking about any circumstances.

“That’s too bad. It would have been nice if you both had a baby.”

“Why?”

“I’ll get my kid to marry your child. Whoo! Then, no one will be able to surpass the throne!”

Rubinia blushed with cuteness. She has a knack for cheeky words. The boldness was cute, so Kyrie smiled.

“Even if I have thoughts, but not now.”

“Why? I think it’s perfect now.”

“Nathaniel looks a bit anxious.”

“Are you nervous about him? Eh, I can’t believe it.”

Rubinia bit the strawberry cake served by the maid. Her face flushed immediately.

“Hmm! It’s sweet! I’m so happy that the queen can eat whatever she wants”.

“That’s great.”

“So why are you nervous? Did you two fight?”

“That’s not true…….”

Kyrie lifted the teacup and recalled Nathaniel. When it comes to relationships with other men, he is possessive but why did he ask about the child? Kyrie muttered, thinking about something else.

“He asked if I had any relationship with another man…….”

Rubinia took a bite of the strawberry and tilted her head.

“With Eden?”

Kyrie became flustered.

“No, it’s not like that. It’s just different…….”

“Huh? Isn’t Eden the only man you’ve ever been involved with? If it’s because he is my husband, don’t mind. I don’t really expect chastity from Eden, and I have no loyalty to him.”

Rubinia rolled her eyes upwards and smiled wickedly.

“Or did he ask while keeping the previous Lord Protector in mind? But it didn’t seem like you had eye contact with him.”

(T/N: she means to say Kyrie never saw Leschaux in that way)

“I think it would be better not to talk about that in front of Nathaniel.”

“If you keep your mouth shut, no one will know.”

Rubinia, who finished a cake in an instant, laughed.

“So he asked you if you did it with another guy, and you would have answered no, and you’re still with him?”

Kyrie’s face heated up. How did she know? To pretend not to be, Rubinia looked as if it was understandable, so she nodded.

“It’s literally……. And I asked him if he had any thoughts.”

Since Kyrie has consulted, she confessed with the feeling of speaking.

“Hmm!”

Rubinia laughed. The cause and effect were so obvious that only Kyrie did not notice. She enjoyed watching it so much, but it will be bad for the Empire if the Legend is in a bad mood. If the two have a couple fights, the continent will be devastated. For the future of Trevereum, the two of them must have an open mind

Rubinia pulled the fork out of her mouth and shouted.

“It’s because you didn’t do it”

Kyrie almost spit out the tea back.

“Miss Rubinia!”

“That’s obvious! Hahaha. it’s not anxiety, it’s nervousness! How damned must that man have been?”

“What…”

Kyrie’s face got feverish. She knows that married wives talk about this, but she didn’t expect to hear it from the Empress in this broad daylight, that too in the Empress’s chambers.

Rubinia pointed a fork towards Kyrie’s chest with fierce eyes like an eagle.

“Look at me. I want to be real with you! You keep avoiding him! Then this is what comes to his mind. Is it because she doesn’t want to have a child with me?”

Rubinia, who doesn’t know the situation, said so, but it was close. Kyrie’s mouth opened.

He can’t have children.

Nathaniel told the story shortly after he came up from the sea. Nathaniel’s attitude in that way was very calm, but at the same time it was evident in her eyes that he was paying close attention to her reaction.

Nathaniel seemed to think that humans were very obsessed with reproduction.

‘Do you think I’m hesitating because I can’t have children with him?’

If that’s the case, it’s a real misunderstanding. She doesn’t have a desire to have a child, and the way a couple can have a child is not necessarily about giving birth directly.

Where do I start to clear this misunderstanding…

“Oh, my. Can’t believe I’m worried about the Lord Legend in my life”.

Seeing Kyrie’s expression, Rubinia grabbed her stomach and laughed.  She raised her eyebrows wildly.

“His excellency’s patience is not normal either, really! It’s because the lady next to him is so innocent!”

“I understand what you’re thinking, but it doesn’t seem to be that difficult because it’s not related…….”

“Then make it obvious!”

Rubinia slammed the fork and put it down.

“Of course, if he touches you however he wanted, he’ll be a b*stard! That’s why he is just staying still. But you’re making him wait too long. I don’t think it’s a matter of time, but later on, you’ll be stuck and won’t be able to go ahead.”

She was precise and sharp. It already felt like that to some extent. On the first night of marriage, it has been like that since Kyrie ran away.

Rubinia laughed at Kyrie, who was embarrassed.

“So you don’t want to do it? It’s kind of weird to say this about someone else’s husband, but honestly, I think he is one of a kind.”

“It’s not that I don’t like it…….”

Kyrie replied with a mosquito-like sound.

“Then close your eyes and go in first. Don’t think about pride, shame, and face. Don’t think about whether to hate it or not. Don’t think about the situation before and after!”

Then Rubinia raised her chin with a gesture that was not elegant for the Empress to do.

“Let’s drop it!”

The Empress of this Empire is……. Kyrie had no idea whether to cry or laugh. Rubinia hummed continuously and ate cake with a fork.

“And also think about the kid’s problem.”

After saying that, Rubinia seemed to be thinking for a moment and said,

“Behind the palace, do you know Rubinberry Garden? It’s new.”

“I know.”

“I’ll empty it until you leave the palace. Tell me properly afterwards. It’s hard to talk about this in everyday space.”

Kyrie, who looked surprised, soon smiled mischievously.

“With the power of the Empress?”

“Oh, of course. I’m the Empress!”

Rubinia put her hand on her chest and bragged. While giggling, she soon softly swept her stomach.

“But you still look good. You must have found your own happiness.”

Her cute and charming face was filled with maturity and gentleness.

“I think I found my happiness in this child.”

“Is that so?”

“Strange, really……. I used to like power and money the best.….”

Rubinia murmured, while stroking her stomach. She had a benevolent smile that Kyrie never saw before.

After sometime, she curved her clear gooseberry-colored eyes and laughed.

“Kyrie, I won’t ask you a favor. But…… If I die, please come and see this child a few times. Not as the Lord Protector, but as my friend.”

Kyrie nodded as she watched Rubinia smile warmly like the sun.

“I will.”

Kyrie thought the conversation would end there. However, Rubinia finally said one more thing.

“For your information, my garden doesn’t have many people. Whatever you do, no one will be able to hear it, so don’t worry.… Hey! You shouldn’t run away!

***

After returning, Kyrie wandered around the room.

‘No. Absolutely not.’

First of all, the garden is not allowed. If they get caught, they’ll be teased for a long time.

But the day after tomorrow is the funeral. There is no reason to be in the capital anymore after the funeral.

Will something change when they go back to the mansion? 

I didn’t think so. Miss Rubinia was right.

Just in time, Nathaniel entered the room as Kyrie wandered around in confusion.

[You look like a dancing honeybee.]

Kyrie suddenly raised her head.

“Where have you been?”

[At that time, Vermont came, so I met him]

“Did he ask for your help to conquer the continent?”

[Exactly.]

Nathaniel approached like a relaxed carnivore and put his hand on Kyrie’s cheek.

[You don’t look happy. I guess the conversation with the Empress didn’t go well.]

It was a friendly question. To the extent that I couldn’t even imagine that it was Nathaniel, who was so fond of hatred, asked in such a way. It was very gentle and polite. She couldn’t infer the meaning of his tone and words.

‘I didn’t think he’d be thinking like that….’

Kyrie, who was tired, rubbed her cheek with Nathaniel’s hand and dug into his arms.  Nathaniel paused for a moment, then started fiddling with Kyrie’s hair.

[It’s a big deal.]

“What if I didn’t like my conversation with miss Rubinia?”

[I’ll take care of it as you want]

“Killing?”

[I keep saying this, but you tend to be a little destructive, and I’m more moderate than you There are a lot of things in the world that can be solved under the name of Legendary Lord]

“That’s true. Of course, not the front, but the back.”

As she raised her head, his eyes that seemed to pour blue sea were quietly waiting for her words.

Kyrie took a deep breath.

“Nathaniel, do you have time?”

[My time is all yours]

A neat and pretty answer encouraged Kyrie.

Kyrie dragged Nataniel silently. She put Nathaniel on a bendy leg chair in the drawing room. He followed her guidance with a gentle hand.

When Kyrie moved her hand, the thick winter curtains moved gently to cover the window. The room quickly darkened.

In front of her, Nathaniel sat in an upright position and looked up at her. 

Even if I take out the sword right away and stab his neck, he will still smile brightly.

Kyrie took a deep breath again.

‘Don’t think about pride, shame, and face. Don’t think about whether to hate it or not. Don’t think about the situation before and after!’

Rubinia is sharp. She pointed out exactly what Kyrie cared about.

“……Nathaniel.”

[Kyrie.]

“Can I kiss you?”

Kyrie touched the armrests with both hands. Nathaniel’s pupils were inflated and then returned back to normal. Come to think of it, it was like this every time his emotions reached their peak. Is it really like that? Thinking about it, her face already became hot.

Kyrie bowed her head for a moment. Nathaniel’s breath tickled her forehead.

She looked up again and kissed him.

It was a proper kiss. Their saliva was mixed together, and she rubbed her tongue with his. Whenever Kyrie licked his lips as if rushing, Nathaniel’s head was slightly pushed back. He summoned his cane before she knew it.

Kyrie whispered with her lips open only enough to let out her voice out.

“I don’t think it’s a desirable attitude for a knight  to hold his sword when kissing.”

Her hand gently dropped Nathaniel’s cane.

The man with a well-groomed face was expressionless.  But his gaze was looking at Kyrie’s face like a sharp spear.

[Kyrie.]

“Kiss me.”

Kyrie kissed again. She still had both hands on the armrest. She could understand why Nathaniel always grabbed his cane.

She doesn’t know if that’s possible, but Nathaniel’s flesh is sweet. He is made to be coveted by people. Just touching the soft flesh inside his lips with her tongue raised a strange excitement. Kyrie’s breath became rough before she knew it.

[Kyrie.]

As she was catching her breath, Nathaniel called her name again. Even his voice sounded a little wet.

[The Empress…]

“Be quiet.”

As soon as Kyrie tried to kiss him again, his big hand wrapped around Kyrie’s back. Kyrie paused.

Nathaniel, whose lips were wet, was staring at her without any discomfort. What she felt from his faint smile was anxiety, not excitement.

[It’s a big deal. I wonder if the Empress said something weird to you. Am I wrong?]

It was just a light question, but it was so powerful that she couldn’t do anything. Grabbing her nape, he made it feel like she was being treated like a kitten, though it wasn’t his intention. Kyrie breathed in with a little resentment.

“It’s not like that. Rather, Miss Rubinia gave me advice.”

[Advice?]

“I…”

Kyrie shook her head while hesitating.

“I chose you. Don’t think about the humans. Don’t care about children. The reason why I said I wanted to have children is probably not the reason you think.”

The tip of her ears heated up even though she only said a few sentences. It was even worse when she tried to speak without averting from his eyes that were in front of her nose.

Nathaniel still had no expression. It is the face of an adult watching a child who was wandering. Does he know that aloofness stimulates the desire to win over him even more?

“Avoid….”

Kyrie stopped her words briefly.