The Chosen One Was Me, Not You

10 – {The day before departure}

{The day before departure}

Duke Arsene.

This is where the people of the Duke of Arsene gathered and had dinner.

It was a family of four, consisting of the Duke of Arsene, the Duchess of Arsene, and their daughters, Yuria and Lilia, the princesses of the Duke of Arsene.

“Yuria.”

“Yes, Father.”

During her meal, Yuria politely answered the call of her own father, Duke Arsane.

“It’s until today that all four of us are eating together like this.”

Duke Arsene said with regret. Already tomorrow, Yuria will go to study abroad at Minst Academy in the Britannian Empire.

If that happened, she wouldn’t be able to see the end of her sophomore year, almost a year.

Winter vacation will also be spent there, so you won’t be able to see it until summer vacation arrives.

“I will contact you often.”

Duke Arsene lightly nodded at YuRia’s words, but Duchess Arsene sighed slightly.

“Yuria, to be honest, her mother is still against it.”

Duchess Arsane still didn’t like Yuria going to the Britannian Empire. She was the one who opposed her daughter going to far, but she couldn’t overcome Yuria’s stubbornness.

Moreover, she gave up on the fact that neither her nor anyone else, but her fiancé, Theodore Skylord, her genius, had personally promised to protect her.

“Still, the fact that Prince Theorod promised to take care of her and protect her made her mother feel a little relieved about that… But I’m worried that she’s sending my daughter away so far.”

The Duchess of Arsein looked at Yuria in her own way, unable to hide her worry.

Yuria was well aware of her feelings, but even for her, this was an issue she could not concede to.

As the Duchess of Arsein, she would be worried that her daughter would be in danger, but Yuria did not want her to live a life protected like a flower in a greenhouse.

She proudly dreamed of becoming an outstanding swordsman who would make her name known throughout the continent.

“If you go with her sister, Prince Theodore… Are you going there with Prince Theodore?”

While eating quietly, Lilia was the first to speak.

Judith, the princess of the Duke of Skyroad, and 15 years old, the same age as Judith, looked like a scaled-down version of Yuria.

Sisters side by side with Yuria, who is rumored to be the most beautiful woman in the Arkan Empire, if they grow up like this, with long, dazzling silver hair, blue eyes, snow-white skin, and excellent development, such as the already visible curves of the body. It was clear that she would be called the two greatest beauties.

And Yuria read that Lilia’s eyes were filled with sadness. She knew very well why she was feeling that way.

“…Yeah, probably.”

“Dad, Mom. I also want to follow her sister…”

Unlike Yuria, who, as her eldest daughter, politely refers to her parents as her father and mother, her second child, Lillia, treats her parents more comfortably, calling them her father and mother.

Also, because her parents also loved her little daughter Lilia’s cute acting, her acting skills were allowed beyond a certain level.

“Didn’t you say no?”

However, I never listened to requests that crossed the line like now.

When Duchess Arsein reiterated her stance that she could not be listened to, drawing her firm line, Lilia puffed out her cheeks slightly.

“I really wanted to go…”

Yuria knew that the reason why Lilia was so sad was not because she couldn’t catch up with her older sister herself. What she regrets is not that she did not follow her, but that she cannot see Theodore.

Feeling that part was a bit bitter, YuRia finished dinner and got up first.

“I ate well.”

“Okay, I’m leaving tomorrow, so take it easy.”

“Yes.”

Yuria politely bowed and went out.

‘Theodore, what would he think?’

Yuria suddenly had that idea.

A man who is outrageously handsome and talented, but more than that, he is unlucky enough to be arrogant.

However, I wondered what the hell was thinking about this man who could trust that promise and had excellent teaching skills.

‘Does such a person have dreams and goals?’

His own talent is outstanding compared to others, but he is far behind him. He felt it even more strongly in the last few days as he saw it sword to sword. She

She had a dream that she wanted to rise to a high level as a swordsman, and she had a dream that she wanted to be famous throughout the continent as a swordsman, not as the most beautiful woman of the Arkan Empire or the princess of the Duke of Arsane. There was.

‘With that person, he could easily reach that level…’ What on earth is he aiming for?’

His own dreams were only within easy reach for him.

However, Yuria did not get frustrated even though she felt that the fact was unreasonable.

No matter what happens, she will not give up on her dream, and will carry her dream as a swordsman in her heart.

If her talent wasn’t enough, she would definitely jump over the walls no matter how hard she tried.

* * *

Theodore personally prepared dinner for the Duke of Skyroad today.

“It’s delicious!”

Judith gave a small cheer as she smiled with happiness.

What she is currently eating is stuffed pork chops, which the Duchess of Skyroad likes, and it was a menu that had been served four days ago, but Judith seemed to think that if it was a menu like this, she wouldn’t get tired of eating it every day.

“Judy, eat slowly. I’ll pretend.”

Theodore said while looking at Judith with a smile. His blood was not mixed, but his gaze toward his sister, Judith, was very warm.

The Duchess and Duchess of Skyroad, who were looking at his gaze happily, enjoyed their dinner slowly.

“Okay, Brother.”

Judith, who responded with a smile, quickly turned to a sad expression towards the end of the meal.

“It makes me sad to think that I won’t be able to see my brother for a year. Not being able to eat the food he cooked, not seeing my brother saying good-bye to me in the morning, not seeing my brother telling me various things, I feel like I’m feeling empty. “

At Judith’s words, Theodore laughed and spoke softly.

“Judy, for the time being. First of all, I’ve told you the recipes, so bear with it for the time being, even if it’s not as good as your brother making it yourself.”

“Yes, oppa. But thinking that oppa isn’t there in the morning and evening is still lonely. That’s why I need to call you often. Okay?”

“hahahaha, yes. I promise you, Judy.”

“Yeah! Definitely, oppa! If you break your promise, I’ll get angry.”

The Duke of Skyroad said after finishing the meal, watching with satisfaction watching Judy share his promise.

“Well, Theo. This Abby’s going to be in her office for a while. Come see us after dinner.”

“Yes, Father.”

Theodore responded politely, then slowly continued his portion of the meal after the Duke of Skylord was gone.

After finishing his meal, he got up and headed straight to the office of the Duke of Skyroad.

“Welcome, Prince Gongja. The Duke is waiting for you.”

As if the knights standing at the entrance to the office of the Duke of Skyroad had heard the story in advance, they moved away as soon as Theodore came.

“Everyone has worked hard.”

Theodore, who gave a word of hard work, did not report in advance this time. The door was already open, so I just went in.

The Duke of Skyroad greeted him as he entered.

“Theo, sit down.”

“Yes, Father.”

Theodore politely sat down in a nearby seat, and the Duke of Skylord said, looking at him.

“Theo, I went alone with Princess Yuria this time… Maybe this father is still uneasy.”

“I have already told you many times that there is no need to worry. As a member of the Duke of Skyroad, I am only going to study abroad. And if they find out the truth, there is nothing they can do about me.”

There was also William at the Britannian Empire’s Minst Academy.

However, no matter how much he was propagandized as being chosen by the Britannia Empire, it was only a fake.

“Father, do you remember what you said to me?”

“What are you talking about?”

“When we first met, my father told me after hearing my circumstances.”

A cold smile appeared on Theodore’s face.

“I told those who valued my very existence to prove that I am the one who shines brighter than anyone else.”

He never said anything like that.

At that time, it was to comfort him and to make him strong.

But now, as his adoptive son and heir, he just hoped that he wouldn’t be hurt unnecessarily.