I Don’t Want To Be the Main Character

140. Wedding of the Century (5)

1.

There was a minor problem where my thoughts were read without me knowing, but thanks to my desperate efforts to change the subject, it didn’t become a laughing stock any longer.

In the end, I couldn’t help but feel my face burn because of the way he looked at me with eyes that seemed to be amazed or with a strange gaze that I couldn’t describe.

Anyway, now back to a slightly more constructive topic.

So, all that’s left to do is discuss the wedding that’s just around the corner.

As you can see from the heated discussion that took place before I could direct traffic, this was a very important and sensitive topic, so the discussion continued for quite some time.

It was a series of processes that made me wonder if this could really be considered a healthy discussion, even though there was no back and forth between the two, but somehow we were able to reach a conclusion.

“……I feel like all my energy is draining out of me.”

And the person who had the hardest time during this process was definitely Elena, who had single-handedly drafted the plan.

Of course, in my opinion, it seems like the draft took a long time to write because they anticipated a number of possible scenarios in advance, trying to be prepared.

“thank you for your effort.”

He wasn’t so tactless as to say something like that out loud, so he gently patted Elena’s shoulder.

Actually, if you think about it from the other person’s perspective, it’s like constantly hearing people tell you to do this or that about the plans you made, so it must have been a bit stressful.

“Well, if Kyung-i knows, I have no complaints… but then I would like to receive a gift from Kyung-i to compensate for all the hard work.”

“A gift? Why a gift all of a sudden? Is there something you want to receive?”

“There is one thing I would like to receive, but…….”

Elena, with her tail between her legs, glanced around. I felt eyes on me, or rather, on this side, so I turned my head and saw that four pairs of eyes were already staring at me.

“……What, why is everyone suddenly staring at me?”

“If I say that out loud here, I’ll probably be the last one left. The other wives of the king are keeping a close eye on me to make sure I don’t do anything stupid.”

“…….”

“Then let’s postpone talking about what gift you want until later, when we’re alone together.”

Elena whispered with a suspicious smile.

And of course, since it was not like people wouldn’t hear what was said quietly, Sylphia was the first to speak loudly.

“Ludrick.”

“why?”

“Hasn’t there already been this kind of discrimination?”

“……I haven’t done anything yet, so how can this be considered discrimination? I haven’t even heard what the gift is yet.”

Sylphia shook her head as if she had known this would happen.

“I knew this would happen, but it still pisses me off. What makes me even angrier is that I’ll have to see this for the rest of my life.”

“I agree with that idea, but… in the end, it’s a problem that will be solved with time. If you start thinking so hastily, won’t you end up getting sick?”

“Right? Actually, I decided to take on all the burden.”

In the rare and precious sight of Arwen comforting Sylphia, Sylphia shook her head again as if she had no choice.

And Elena, who had suddenly become a public enemy, answered indifferently with her arms crossed.

“Do you think I’m stupid to be so obsessed with making plans? Of course I calculated this far ahead of time and acted accordingly.”

“……Elena, you look ugly. Let’s leave it at that.”

“Well, I guess my dear cousin doesn’t agree with me, so I guess there’s nothing I can do.”

Elena’s lips turned up.

No, wait a minute. That’s just joking. If we keep doing this, aren’t we going to have a huge fight here?

As soon as she saw Elena’s mockery, she felt an ominous intuition and poured firewood into the burning house.

“If you’re so jealous of this, why don’t you stay up all night and plan the wedding for me for a whole week? Don’t you think so? I already think I have a good cause.”

“Wow, that’s unlucky.”

Rasil muttered softly after seeing that expression.

But if you think about it calmly, Elena’s words aren’t so wrong. She drafted the entire wedding plan by herself, so it seems right… … ?

Anyway, Elena wasn’t wrong when she said that she had a good reason, so the big fight I had feared didn’t happen.

“and…….”

I just opened my mouth slightly and exclaimed in admiration.

Actually, I knew it vaguely. No, it wasn’t even vaguely known, I just knew it for sure. It wasn’t something new or anything.

However, this path was by no means an easy one.

A path that can lead to even greater trouble if you choose it irresponsibly, without the courage to take responsibility, or by turning a blind eye and avoiding responsibility, thinking that you have no choice.

You forced yourself into this marriage and all five of you ended up being completely satisfied?

When I saw it, it seemed difficult… … .

Well, what can I do? It’s the path I chose. I have to endure it with evil and courage.

2.

After the decision was made that day, the wedding preparations began to proceed step by step. It was a little strange in appearance, but there was no change in the fact that it was a royal wedding.

Moreover, the best part was when Elena proudly told the Crown Princess that she had already gone to see her and had a huge fight with her to force her to consent to the marriage.

‘… … No, did Her Highness the Crown Princess eventually agree to it? Even if we say that our mother had no choice but to give her consent, this is a bit much.’

‘Ludrick. You still don’t know much about politics.’

‘yes?’

‘Humans are creatures who, if presented with something absurd and then given an even more absurd clue, will eventually fall for the bait, even though they may find it confusing.’

‘What are you talking about?’

‘Permit my marriage, or risk the throne and start a civil war. When I forced her to choose between the two, my older sister had no choice but to step down. It seems she thought it would be more reasonable for her younger sister to ruin the imperial prestige than to split the empire in half and start a civil war.’

I was even more dumbfounded because he spoke proudly and with his chest puffed out for no reason.

Of course, I immediately beat her up with a punch to scold her. It must have hurt quite a bit because it was a punch reinforced with magic power, but Elena grimaced, but threatening to start a civil war if she didn’t marry me was a bit much.

Even in my case, I know Elena’s splendid record before the return, which cannot be wrapped up in empty words as a determination to save the country, so it is especially so.

Anyway, even though I was away, the wedding preparations were progressing without delay, and there was no part where I could interfere.

Thanks to that, I finally had the luxury of sitting in my lab for the first time in a long while, enjoying tea time and reading a newspaper.

“How long will that damn word ‘century’ continue to worry me?”

And as soon as he opened the newspaper, he frowned.

No matter how sensational the headline is, the newspaper sells well. It’s the same now as it was in my past life, but even after several days, the newspaper still had my news on the front page.

It might be weird to say that I’m not annoyed that I’ve suddenly become a monkey in a remote zoo, but I’m just trying to accept it because it’s something I expected.

“From wedding dress shops to guessing where the wedding will be held… it really is a variety of things.”

Newspaper articles that cover my every move to the point where I think, “Aren’t they just paparazzi?”

In fact, they had been thinking of having the wedding in the palace, but I was left speechless when I read an article that argued that the wedding would likely take place in the palace, perhaps because of Elena’s presence.

The palace is a space completely cut off from the outside world.

I don’t know what the atmosphere is like outside since I’m only inside, but I’m sure everyone, starting with the nobility and those who can read and have the financial means to subscribe to a newspaper, will be talking loudly.

In an era where there is already a shortage of things to enjoy, it is only natural that there will be a ton of gossip when you throw out something to bite and rip off.

As I looked at the sight of nearly half the newspapers being filled with news about my wedding, I couldn’t help but feel bad as I pictured the people who were smiling happily at the thought of catching the ball.

In addition, there was an article that, although it wasn’t directly spreading unconfirmed rumors or gossip about me, seemed to cleverly push me into being the culprit of this incident.

“……This is actually true, so I have nothing to say.”

To be exact, it’s not me, but the results of my actions before the regression that I am now facing.

I put down the newspaper and brought a cup of coffee to my lips to chase away the drowsy afternoon sleep, when the door to the lab opened.

“I knew you’d be here.”

“Elena?”

Elena glanced around the lab to see if there was anyone else, and as soon as she confirmed that there were only the two of us, her tone changed and a smile appeared on her lips.

“Ludrick, this may be sudden, but I want to receive that gift you told me about last time… right now.”

“Like this all of a sudden?”

“Well, there’s no one to see it now.”

Elena came over with a bright and mischievous smile, pulled up a chair, and sat down in front of me.

And then he closed his eyes and pointed to his lips and said:

“Give me a kiss as a gift.”

“Ah… kiss… “

And then I realized.

If I were to say that it was a side effect of the last time I tried to comfort her, it might be a bit odd to express it that way.

Lately, when I’m alone with her, Elena’s tantrums have gotten worse. Even now, she suddenly comes over and clings to me, demanding a kiss as a gift.

Hmm… … Now that I think about it, is this ultimately my karma?