I Don't Want to Break off my Engagement... Translation

40. Request Level EX

Asked by Luka, I left the store.

Of course, I did so after changing clothes at the store, courtesy of Ganet.

I thought that dress would surely look good when paired with Ganet’s brown hair. When I saw my reflection in the shop window, I felt a little satisfied.

When I was a duchess, I only wore dresses, but the current frock I wore was cute, too.

The clothes that Ganet tailored for me from scratch…

When I thought about them, my body and mind danced. I was thrilled even though nothing happened.

After I went outside, I immediately noticed a change in my surroundings.

Everyone seemed excited… I wonder why?

I thought they were influenced by my excitement, but that appeared to not be the case…

…for example, there might be an event or even a festival happening!

But I was sure no events were to be scheduled for some time. I tilted my head.

“Sure is noisy…”

“Ah, that’s because there seems to be a royal family visiting from another kingdom.”

“Eh!? Royalty!?”

I was surprised at the unexpected word and let out a shriek that surprised Luka. He stared at me, full of disapproval.

“Do you need to be so loud? What’s so surprising about that?”

“I’m sorry, but, royalty? From which kingdom?”

“Ah, if I’m not mistaken, from the Kingdom of Fyrenia. They came here as an ambassador.”

His words made me feel dejected.

That was right… for someone from Haulfa to come pick me up, of course no such convenient thing would happen…

I decided to have no expectations regarding that, but still, what an utter let down…

This is bad…

I adjusted my breathing. Luka stared at me strangely.

“What? I never knew you had such a penchant for royalty.”

“No, that’s not it…”

I denied him by saying I wasn’t interested in royalty and was only curious about the origin of the ambassador—to which Luka replied, “Is that so?”

Geez. You asked me, and I answered. Hhow about appearing more interested?

“Well, other than that, it seems that the ambassador from Fyrenia wants to garner a good impression among the townspeople.”

“Good impression… right.”

For a good impression, huh…

Moreover, I now somewhat understood the excitement of the town.

While looking around, I told Luka.

“A mission from the kingdom… that’s something a prince from a storybook would do…”

“Why are you suddenly being so romantic?”

“It’s the currently popular book titled ‘The Rose Hair Ornament’—just by hearing the name, you should’ve understood what it’s about, right?”

Luka laughed with a confused look.

Apparently, Luka didn’t like that story all that much.

It was a Cinderella-like romance between a prince and a town girl. The prince, who came from the castle began seeing a town girl. He then gave the town girl a hair ornament and said, ‘let’s get married next time’. She, who wasn’t aware of his status, was genuinely pleased by it, however, the day, and the day after, he never came again… in the end, she fell ill and died.

It wasn’t a story with happy ending, but a sad story full of tragedy.

“I don’t know what’s so good about the female lead dying in the end, but that seems to be the trend as of late.”

“But, it seems that because of their strong bond, the woman will be reunited in the heaven with her man?”

“That’s too far-fetched…”

I glanced at Luka who seemed about to puke.

Luka seemed stubborn, as if dissatisfied with something.

I wondered if he hated the story that much—well, everyone had their own likes and dislikes…

“So, why were you looking for me?”

“Oh, right, a request level EX has appeared in town. It seems that an Aliuster has appeared in the mountain.”

The words almost made me faint—level EX!?

It was literally the highest-ranked request, not to mention, most difficult.

Moreover, Aliuster were pests said to have been involved in the mythology of Talia—in other words, they ate people. No wonder I paled.

I asked Luka. I couldn’t feel my legs.

“Any, any casualty…?”

I asked in a quivering voice. Luka shook his head.

I was relieved. I was relieved no one fell victim to that, but I was trembling again when I thought these people were far from safe as long as that thing existed.

The uncle in the fruit store, the old lady in the flower shop, the children in the church, the priest, the guild, and the good older sister living in the neighborhood…

…their faces floated inside my mind as I clasped my hands firmly.

I wouldn’t let that monster kill them. I wasn’t that strong, but still, I had to do it.

“Good grief…”

“All the guild members were summoned. I think it’s going to be a pretty tough fight, therefore, you’re free to participate… I just think that Fern would surely like to join.”

Luka patted my head.

What do Luka’s words mean?

Since he asked me like this, did that mean he trust me?

I called Luka as he walked pass me.

“Luka.”

“What?”

“I’ll definitely defeat it.”

“…Ah, just worry about yourself.”

“—wha!? Are you saying that I’m weak!?”

“I never said that. What I mean is that it’s going to be a crazy fight.”

I complained while walking beside Luka. However, when I looked up, Luka’s face was red.

what’s this?

Was he embarrassed by saying that?

I suddenly felt that it was funny and laughed.

Luka appeared much more sullen as I laughed, but on the contrary, I felt better.


***T/N: DUDE BROOOO, HOLD IT RIGHT THERE. SHE JUST CHANGED CLOTH FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOREVER LEGIT A CHAPTER AGO AND YOU THINK THE GIRL CAN HANDLE REQUEST EX!? YOU JUST WANT A DISPENSABLE DUMB MEAT SHIELD ARENT YOU!?

It was a Cinderella-like romance between a prince and a town girl. The prince, who came from the castle began seeing a town girl. He then gave the town girl a hair ornament and said, ‘let’s get married next time’. She, who wasn’t aware of his status, was genuinely pleased by it, however, the day, and the day after, he never came again… in the end, she fell ill and died.

The Prince’s an asshole–just like your prince, Tia.

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