Reinhardt, who came to his senses, saw his father's coffin in front of him.
The coffin of my father who passed away more than 15 years ago.
She looked around. It was the largest Agnes Hall in the Marquis of Rinke, where she lived her maiden life. It was the same as I remembered it 15 years ago.
I didn't understand. The lid of the coffin wrapped in Alanquez's flag, and the pale face of his father visible inside the open coffin.
is it a dream
But before I could even consider whether this was a dream or real life, tears welled up in my eyes. After all, she was her father's face that she hadn't seen in too long. My father has faded from memory and does not come out well even in my dreams.
ah,
father.
She fell over the coffin and almost fainted.
I cried all over, passed out, woke up again and cried. She thought it was a dream anyway, so she saw herself around her and didn't care if it was gossip or not.
The reason Reinhardt came to his senses was because of a voice he heard from behind at some point.
“I want you to break the marriage.”
She turned to her back with clouded eyes. A man with silver hair, purple eyes, and a young-jun face was looking down at her.
Michel Alanquez.
The prince of Alances and the one who was her husband.
Reinhard Rinke was originally a tearless girl, but she couldn't hide her tears when her father's coffin returned covered with the flag of Alanques. And before the tears that had fallen on the flag had dried, her husband said so in front of the coffin.
My eyes were swollen from crying so much, but only then did my eyes open. It wasn't because I was sad. It was because she kept thinking over and over again for 15 years. Everything was as I remembered. she asked slowly.
“What now… … .”
“I said I wanted you to break up the marriage.”
Michel Alanquez looked down at her with his nonchalant purple eyes. Reinhardt closed her mouth for a moment and looked up at him.
Is it a dream or is it real?
I still didn't know. She looked around slowly. Seeing Reinhardt snooping in front of people, Michelle gave a puzzled look. She gave up trying to tell if this was real or not and opened her mouth.
“Michel Alanquez.”
“… … .”
“Your Highness, Respected Crown Prince. You will have to speak straight. I'll ask you a second time. I beg your pardon?"
“I will say it for the third time. Please break up the marriage.”
Reinhardt put his hands on top of the coffin and squeezed them together. Then, he stood up with the lid on the coffin. The black dress was heavy. Her dress was as she remembered it, down to the shabby drooping of her petticoat and all. She rummaged through her distant thoughts and continued her words.
“Is that what you are going to say in front of my father’s coffin?”
“… … .”
“Michel Alanquez. My father died in the war instead of you.”
“You have fulfilled your duty as Alanquez’s general.”
"sulfur… … .”
Oh, maybe even anger is the same.
Feeling like his chest would burst with anger, Reinhardt placed his hand on top of his left chest and pressed it gently. And she vomited her words, which she hadn't been able to do in 15 years.
“I died because of you who abandoned your duty as the crown prince.”
“Be careful with your words.”
“Be careful with your words, Michel Alanquez!”
Reinhardt burst into a blue rage. Michelle's eyebrows furrowed.
“My father went to war in your place and died. You yourself read the letter from His Majesty the Emperor mourning the death of my father. Not even half a day has passed since I read that letter. But you are in front of me... … !”
My heart was pounding. Her words didn't come out and her tears covered her eyes, so she caught her breath again. She didn't want to look like an idiot who shed tears in front of others and couldn't keep her speech.
If it's a dream, I hope you don't wake up.
Reinhardt's father, Rinke Hu, wanted to give her the highest rank in the country.
The seat next to Michel Alanquez had been hers since Reinhardt was twelve. The two were not in love even after washing their eyes, but Reinhardt had never regretted it.
Arranged marriage is like that. Living as the best woman in the country, I had never wanted a soft, flimsy feeling like love.
So, Michel Alanquez never smiled at me, nor did I ever shy away from it.
But she had been doubting her father's judgment, hating Michel Alanquez endlessly, right now, for fifteen years since this moment.
Was this man my father who matched me with the best man in the country?
I didn't even blink in front of my father's coffin, and begged me to break the engagement. And now he is the prince who is frowning his eyebrows just because he said abusive words to me.
“After Rinke… … yes. It was sad. Alanques really lost a great person.”
Seeing Reinhardt like that, the silver-haired prince spat out those two words. As if it were redemption, or like a medicine. Reinhardt's fingers became cold and his hands trembled.
“This coward… … .”
“Reinhardt. Whatever abusive language you utter today, I will not take issue with it, considering it the grief and madness of a man who has lost his beloved father. But I have to say what I have to say. I will break my marriage with you.”
The only thing that filled her mind at those words was one person's face. A girl with silky silver hair and water blue eyes. The girl who came from a small country to the Alanques Empire as a hostage. Was it my mistake that I just passed her on? Reinhardt also constantly chewed the cud.
“Of course, I will answer without regret about the compensation for the death of Rinke Hu. Alanques speaks of the loyalty and glory that Rinques Hu has dedicated to Alanques... … .”
Michelle was no longer heard. The corners of her mouth were lifted and she always seemed to be smiling, but when I looked back at her, Michelle's lips only seemed to be laughing at her.
“By handing over the Helca region to the Rinke family… … .”
Ah, my estate. Helka. When she heard the name, she burst into tears. After her father died, she constantly dreamed of revenge. Helka also belonged to her and was the springboard for her revenge. But if her father's death had not happened, she would rather have received that manor instead.
“And the divorce between you and me will be my fault. This will also be paid appropriate compensation... … With 1 million Alanques... … .”
Reinhardt didn't let Michelle talk any more. Fifteen years ago was enough for that son of a bitch to talk in front of me.
“Does it look like I’m angry with you right now because this Rinke family doesn’t have 1 million Alankes?”
Michelle twitched her eyebrows. Reinhardt looked directly at Michelle and said.
“A life for a life. Bring Princess Canary's life."
“… … There is a limit to your ability to look after him, Reinhard Rinke.”
Michelle, as if angered by these words, straightened up and fired at her. Reinhardt didn't even laugh.
"The reason my father lost his life in Sarawak was because of Princess Canary's mischief, so I have to cut her wrists to relieve my anger."
“Reinhard Rinke. I didn't know you were such a cruel woman.”
A snort of laughter came out. But before she could laugh, she burst into tears. Reinhardt gritted his teeth again because of the tears flowing relentlessly down his cheeks. I wanted to say something, but the words didn't come out. It was obvious that if he opened his mouth, only ugly cries would come out.
'This isn't it. I really hoped that I would be able to say a word to that son of a bitch, even if it was a curse word.'
“… … I don't think this is the time to talk, so back off. In the near future, the imperial palace will send an approval letter for dissolution of marriage.”
Michelle sighed and turned around when she saw Reinhardt, her eyes wide open and her teeth clenched, making only a squeaking sound.
Can not be done. I couldn't send that son of a bitch like this.
As Michelle was about to step out of the hall, Reinhardt could barely utter a few words over and over again.
“I will change the terms of compensation payment.”
“… … What?"
“What is the fault of a canary girl, this chewy?”
“… … Reinhardt Delfina Rinke! What vulgarity!”
Reinhard Rinke wiped the tears from his cheeks with the back of his hand in front of the prince who turned around at the sudden swear words and said,
“Give me your neck. I’ll cut it up and give it to you as dog food.”
“Indecent!”
“And I'm going to make Princess Canary drink the wine in which you dipped your eyeballs. When you're done, you'll be kicked out barefoot into the deserts of Sarawak. Your body will already be buried there, so Princess Canary will be happy.”
The prince's complexion changed and he strode towards her. Since he had hired someone in advance to bring up the story of her breakup, there were only the coffins of her crown prince, her, and her father in her hall.
“Be careful with your words.”
“I heard you kindly hand over my rants and madness at the loss of my beloved father? Your patience is just that. The future of Alanquez is obvious.”
“Reinhard Delfina Rinke!”
“Don’t call me by name, you son of a bitch. It is a noble name given to me by my father.”
Rinke Hu loved her very much. Enough to give her a name that has been passed down only to her fittest descendants in her family.
<My dear little apple pie. I will make you the noblest woman in the country.>
Every time I thought of that warm voice, tears flowed naturally.
Eventually, Michelle couldn't stand it and shoved her on the shoulder. Reinhardt didn't lose and slapped Michelle on the cheek. Puck, there was a sound. Because he hit her with his fist. At her unexpected blow, Michelle looked back at her in disbelief. she cried out without stopping.
"I don't need a reward if it's not your life!"
"this… … .”
Michelle came over and raised her hand. Reinhardt didn't lose and kicked Michelle in his knee again, and hit him in the chest.
Reinhardt shoved and hit her almost howling like a beast, but Michelle blocked it a few times as if she was astonished and finally stretched out her hand. His hand gripped Reinhardt's neck, and Reinhardt rebelled.
But he couldn't stand Michelle, who was much taller than him. She noticed that her eyes were getting blurry and fought back, but Michelle tightened her grip even more.
'You ignorant bastard. I didn't even learn how to control my strength... … .'
Michelle didn't kill her. It couldn't be. Now that Lord Rinke has died and returned instead, if my wife also dies and falls into disgrace, the suspicion will grow even thicker.
Instead, Michelle threw her to the floor with force.
Reinhardt rolled back. wajangchang. The lid of the coffin around which Alanques' flag was wrapped fell to the floor and the marble shattered. She fell over her father's body. Reinhardt, who was stuttering to get up, caught something in his hand. It was the sword his father always wore.
Didn't even have to think twice. Reinhardt drew the sword and ran to Michelle.
hooked
Blood spurted out. A scream was heard.
Reinhardt smiled contentedly.
***
It was 15 years ago that Reinhardt Delfina Rinke was abandoned by Michel Alanquez, the Crown Prince.
Michel Alanquez sent his father-in-law, Linque Hu, instead of the expedition he had to go out.
The cause was the princess of the Principality of Canary who was held hostage by the Empire. Leaving her crown princess, Reinhardt, the crown prince focused on love affairs with Princess Canary.
The problem started when Princess Canaria begged the crown prince to buy the principality's salt.
The principality's salt was pink and beautiful, but it was not much preferred because of its low quality. Sarawak's blue salt had the highest quality of salt. However, the crown prince started buying things from Canary.
It was natural to protest in Sarawak, which had a salt supply contract with the Empire. Riots bordering on demonstrations broke out on the border between the Empire and Sarawak.
The emperor was troubled and ordered the crown prince to go and solve it himself.
The prince did not want to go. He called the retired Rinke Hu.
Rinke Hu, who loved his daughter dearly, asked the crown prince to end his relationship with Princess Canary and not to cause problems with women instead of going to war.
Reinhardt found out about it only after Rinkefu went out. Reinhardt felt sorry for him, but he didn't think that anything special would happen to Hu Rinke. After Rinke, he was a veteran who had defended the empire's territory for decades.
However, Rinke Hu died in an unexpected accident. The horse he was riding suddenly jumped in surprise. Rinke Hu fell off his horse and was trampled on by his horse's hoof.
The only consolation was that my father died in an instant without long suffering.
The Crown Prince asked for a divorce from Reinhardt, who was in despair. The reason was that she had no face.
Reinhardt was unilaterally divorced. The Rinke family received the Helka estate as a reward. Helka is a vast and fertile territory, and it was a scene where you could get a glimpse of the emperor's apology.
People were talking about the Rinke family doing surplus business. So Reinhardt, who belatedly overcame his sadness and stood up, could not protest properly.
No one dared to propose again to a divorced woman who had been the crown princess.
Reinhardt clung to the manor.
The estate of the Rinke family went to the adopted son instead of the daughter-in-law who would become the crown princess. Reinhardt couldn't forgive that either, but her imperial laws stood in her way. So, Reinhardt took care of the Helka given to him and secretly raised an enlisted soldier. Michelle was narrow-minded compared to his emperor predecessor. Helka was a territory the size of a country, and it was suitable for plotting revenge. It was because it was far from the capital and rich. She slowly planned a rebellion.
Even if he hadn't gotten sick, Reinhardt would have rebelled.
If I didn't eat properly and couldn't sleep, my health couldn't be fine.
At first, I didn't want to eat, so I bit the meal, but later, I couldn't eat because my intestines didn't move. Training her men with her skinny fingertips, she could only think of chewing Michelle's intestines. After she became emperor, she became more sensitive and sharp.
And one day, I caught a bad cold.
Hardly able to get out of bed, she thought as she looked at the wrinkles on the back of her hands.
'Ah, if only I could meet Michelle's son just once.'
If I put that face in front of my eyes, I'll stab that neck all at once.
The sword his father always wore hung over Reinhardt's bed after his father's death. She lowered the sword in her trembling hand and embraced it. And shuddered at her.
if i have a chance
Father, please give me a chance to cut him off.
At forty, she knew the end was coming soon. Her eyes dimly fell silent.
And the moment she came to her senses, she collapsed and cried in front of her father's coffin.
For some reason, she was back at the age of twenty-four, when she had been divorced by Michelle.
Of course, the situation was quite different. Unlike before, when she cried and couldn't properly respond to her divorce, she stabbed the right leg of the prince.
My father's sword was well-forged, and the prince screamed and bled.
'It wasn't a dream.'
Reinhardt sat down on the dirt floor and stared blankly ahead.
Her dress was a mess and her shoes were off and she was barefoot. Her shiny blonde hair has long since become dirty.
The place where she was now was the prison of the imperial castle.
“Your Highness, Crown Princess, how did you do such a terrible thing, huh?”
In front of her was a woman crying profusely. She was Reinhardt's friend when she was a girl, and Yohana, who was his closest lady-in-waiting when she became the crown princess. Reinhardt, who had been watching her from afar, tilted her head slightly.
“Anything terrible?”
“The thing that stabbed His Highness the Crown Prince!”
Johanna was a sweet girl. She showed up in her prison cell with her brown hair disheveled all over her. In order to meet Reinhardt, she took her jewelry from her hair and gave it to the knights. And as soon as she saw Reinhardt, she twisted her red cheeks and wept her son.
“How worried I was!”
“So what happened?”
"Yes?"
“Michel Alanquez. That's chewy. ”
"majesty!"
Johana became contemplative and looked around. Fortunately, her knights guarding her did not say much, only glanced at her. Johana whispered.
“He passed out because he was bleeding profusely. The part where Her Highness stabbed must have been very bad.”
“That is very good news.”
"majesty!"
Johana again scolded her. Reinhardt snorted.
"therefore?"
“… … His Majesty the Emperor summoned all the skilled doctors, but the problem was that His Highness, the Crown Prince, struggled too much in pain... … .”
Johana closed her eyes tightly as if she were saying something very terrible, then continued.
“The wound didn’t get better, so I went to the point of amputating one leg, but it didn’t. But he says he can’t use his right leg.”
It was thanks to those words that the firearm returned to the golden eyes that had lost focus. As soon as Yohana finished speaking, Reinhardt slammed his iron bars with his palm. Laughter came out of nowhere.
She laughed very loudly and screamed.
“Ahahaha! It's a very refreshing sound!”
“That crazy bitch.”
In the end, one article I hadn't heard of was swearing as if it were unpleasant. But Reinhardt jumped up. It seemed that his knees, which had been burnt and unable to walk properly from the retaliatory torture, naturally gained strength.
"I love it! It's cool inside! Michel Alanquez! A bandaeng-like guy who had nothing to brag about except that he had two legs, two arms, and a head! I will live crippled for the rest of my life!”
"noisy! You can't shut up!”
The knight pounded the barbed wire with the scabbard, but Reinhardt stomped his feet and liked it. He even punched into the sky.
“I waited for my revenge for 15 years! My intestines were all burnt to black, and I couldn't even pass the porridge, but I lived my life hoping only to chew and eat that child's intestines! ah! It's my regret that I couldn't take his life!"
"majesty… … .”
Johana was frightened and cried. To her, Reinhardt would just look like he had gone mad.
Ah, Johana, my faithful friend. Reinhardt wanted to stroke her cheek and reassure her, but her joy was too great for her. She jumped up and down and hit her stone wall laughing. A giggle echoed through the prison, and the sound of the knight pounding on the bars grew louder. In the end, even after Johana was kicked out, Reinhardt's joy did not stop.
“Ahaha! Ahahahaha! asshole! Live as an asshole for the rest of your life! Leg disease! The Crown Prince of the Alanques Empire is an asshole!”
***
The Emperor sentenced Reinhardt to sit on the dirt floor in front of the imperial castle.
“Since Reinhard Rinke's crime is extremely serious, Reinhard Rinke's status as Crown Princess is abolished. From this time on, she also revokes all rights vested in the Rinke family.”
Reinhardt could see that the emperor's gaze looking down at him was completely different from his previous life. In a previous life, the Emperor had looked apologetic for what his stupid son had done.
'It's not really a dream.'
Two months had passed since she stabbed the prince.
She spent two full months in prison, pinching her face several times, and each time she was overjoyed at the fact that her dream did not wake up, and then wept with regret. She regretted that he did not take her life and only crippled her.
Most of all, the pain in the knee was vivid. Reinhardt was the car that crawled on his knees from prison to here. It was because he had no strength in his knees. There were scratches on the tips of his black, bruised knees, and black blood flowed down the dirt floor.
“However, since the legitimate son of Reinhard Rinke's mother, the Feildon family, died a month ago, the authority passed on to Reinhard Rinke, the only remaining descendant. The authority of the House of Feildon shall not be taken away.”
“… … .”
In an unexpected story, Reinhardt furrowed his forehead weakly. Certainly, I remembered that my maternal cousin had died around this time, and the title of the House of Feildon had been pending on me. However, in his previous life, he was confined to the Helka estate and did not care about the title of the Feldon family.
Where is the Fildon family's estate... … .
As if to back up her thoughts, the emperor's agent continued.
"Therefore, Reinhard Rinke's right to reside in the capital is also deprived, and he is exiled to Luden, the domain of the Feldon family."
Luden? Where have you heard a lot? And she realized, Oh.
Luden was also in the northeast of the Alanques Empire. Although the territory was vast, it was a terrible place where it snowed six months a year. To be honest, even my mother had never been to Luden until she died after she was born in the Paledon headquarters near the capital.
Freeze to death in Luden, the most barren territory of Paledon. This is it.
She laughed incredulously. Her emperor's eyebrows twitched. But she didn't bother to ask her. Even so, the situation was odd.
It was very famous that the crown prince was obsessed with Princess Canary, and rumors spread that he demanded a divorce in front of Hu Rinke's coffin. In addition, the price of Sarawak salt, a high-end product, rose unexpectedly, and the nobles were dissatisfied with the crown prince.
Therefore, even if Reinhardt was questioned about his crimes, the emperor had nothing more to throw at his son than a scandal.
“Criminals give thanks to His Majesty the Emperor and repent of their sins until they die and are born again and die and are born again until the dragon rises above the Fram Mountains.”
The deputy threw out the usual idiom that ended the sentencing. Reinhardt snorted.
Until death, and born again, death and birth again, until the dragon rises above the Fram Mountains.
I will curse Alanques.