The Returnee Noble Lady Attacks His Majesty the Dragon Emperor Translation

35. The Returnee Noble Lady (34)

ā€œWhat, ā€˜bowing to my wifeā€™, that idiot husbandā€”!! He canā€™t even be bothered to explain things to meā€”!!ā€

Alone, Jill slammed a soft pillow against the bed. The irritating feeling in her belly didnā€™t subsideā€”it was as if it were being chewed by insects.

It was midnight. As expected, Hadith didnā€™t show up at dinner.

Even though it was late into the night, already, everyone in the castle was busy running aroundā€”preoccupied with the task of protecting the population. Jill wasnā€™t involved in any of those tasks.

Sufia ended up being taken to Hadithā€™s so-called ā€˜safe placeā€™.

I have a bad feelingā€¦ I only have a bad premonitionā€¦

She rolled sideway while hugging the pillow. She didnā€™t wear sleepwear in case something happen.

A curse, a goddess, a black spearā€”something was currently on the attack. According to Hadith, it could possess women over the age of fourteenā€”most importantly, that ability to possess someoneā€¦

Therefore, Hadithā€™s strategy was quite straightforward. For the time being, all the women were locked in the castle and guarded.

But that black spear can move independently, right? In other words, itā€™s a mass of magic that can control peopleā€¦ but it also has a will?

ā€œThe weapon that possesses a will of its own is none other than the Holy Spear of the Goddess Kratos. If thatā€™s the case, there is indeed some truth behind her claim of being the wife of the Dragon Emperor.ā€

Ugh, leave me alone, alreadyā€¦

She exhaled for a long time.

At the same time, it was Jill who drove away that thing that clung to Hadith. Now that she had launched an attack, that thing would surely recognize her as an enemy.

ā€œI feel overwhelmedā€¦ā€

ā€”even though I feel nothing towards him.

It was exactly soā€”

ā€”but then, why did she reach her hand out at that time?

Just helping Sufia would have sufficed, after that, all she needed to do was watch Hadith get rid of that black thing.

Nevertheless, from that, there was only one conclusion that could be drawnā€”

Calm yourself down, me. Which part of him is attractive? To be honest, objectively speaking, Prince Geraldo is still a better manā€”even though that siscon trait of his ruins everythingā€¦ but he wonā€™t vomit blood randomly, he also has common senseā€¦

But never once did Geraldo grant Jillā€™s wish. Nor had he ever listened to any of her wishes.

Even when Jill didnā€™t consent to something, even when Jill was very averse about somethingā€”Geraldo never took her into account or consideration. Her consent never mattered to him in the first place.

Hadith, however, once tried to send Jill back to Kratos. He also aided her during the Marquis Veil incidentā€”even granting her wish.

ā€¦In other wordsā€¦ what do I expect?

This time, it might be possible for them to fall in love with each other. Therefore, they could support and nurture each other, without ending up being used as tools.

ā€œā€¦Now that I think about it, I havenā€™t expressed my gratitude after he saved me, yetā€¦ā€

Is his hand injury alright?

Has he treated it properly?

The moment it occurred to her, she ceased being calm.

They should talk first. If she couldnā€™t do that, then at the very least, she should offer her gratitude.

Thinking so, Jill stood up. If Hadith was already slumbering, she would return.

Above all, she wanted to make sure of her feelings. Otherwise, she wouldnā€™t be able to come up with a solution.

She wore her usual coat and pushed her bedroomā€™s door openā€”there was a figure in front of her.

ā€œYour Majesty?ā€

His eyes rounded, he wore an expression as surprised as Jill. Hadith was stunned breathless.

It seemed that he had been standing in front of her bedroomā€¦

ā€œā€¦Did something happen?ā€

ā€œā€¦I, I should ask you the same.ā€ ā€œWhat are you doing, shouldnā€™t you be grateful that Little Miss is still awakeā€”!? Cā€™mon, hurry up and apologize, alreadyā€”!!ā€

Rave suddenly popped out from behind Hadith, and then slapped Hadithā€™s head with his tail.

ā€œTo apologizeā€¦ but my judgment is sound, Iā€™m not the one in the wrong.ā€ ā€œStill, just apologize! It doesnā€™t matter what actually happened, this timing is perfect for a sounding apology! Cā€™mon, utilize that good-looking face of yours to the max, and no one would be able to reject your apology!ā€

Being told so upfront, Hadith turned away.

ā€œI donā€™t think I want to do that. Itā€™s not impressive.ā€

ā€œYou! The only impressive thing about you is your face! Donā€™t mess this up! Do it!ā€

ā€œExcuse me? Iā€™m a decent being. As Iā€™ve said, Iā€™m not the one at fault.ā€

ā€œā€”what are you guys doingā€¦?ā€ Jillā€™s words made Hadith flinch. Rave sighed over Hadithā€™s shoulders.

ā€œDonā€™t you dare speak back to meā€¦ā€”this is your chance, Little Miss is right in front of you.ā€

ā€œYouā€™re noisy, Rave. I did no wrong. The things I said are also not wrong.ā€

Hadith, whose eyes were cold like in his usual Emperor mode, suddenly sank.

ā€œI, I hate youā€¦! What about youā€¦!?ā€ ā€œHeā€™s getting worseā€¦ā€

ā€œā€¦ Your Majesty, show me your hand.ā€

When he didnā€™t respond, Jill took Hadithā€™s left hand on her own accord.

That hand that grabbed the black spear for the sake of protecting Jill was no longer red, and instead, was scalded.

ā€œHave you take care of it?ā€

ā€œI, itā€™s not like it hurts.ā€

ā€œThereā€™s no way it didnā€™t hurtā€”a hand this beautifulā€¦ā€

Towards Jill who told him so while kneeling, Hadith who had been fidgeting stiffened.

ā€œā€¦a, arenā€™t you supposed to be angryā€¦?ā€

ā€œAt the very least, letā€™s apply ointment, then wrap it in a bandageā€¦ please come inside.ā€

She opened the door and pulled him inside the room, but Hadith didnā€™t move.

ā€œFor you to suddenly become gentle like thisā€¦ please stop, otherwise I would know what to do.ā€

When Hadith replied so in a weak tone, something inside Jill snapped.

ā€œThen donā€™t easily come to apologize just like that, Your Majesty.ā€

ā€œI, I didnā€™t come to apologize, I was justā€¦ā€

ā€œJust whatā€”!? If you want to act like an Emperor, then stick to itā€”! All you ever did is mislead me, trying to not be hated by me and all that stuffā€”!ā€

ā€œM-mislead? Me? You? Wait, I donā€™t quite catchā€”ā€œ

ā€œTrying to make me fall for you and whatnot, donā€™t joke aroundā€”!! Do you think I didnā€™t realize itā€”!? Never once have you ever called my nameā€”!!ā€

Hadithā€™s golden eyes widened. Jill almost lost control of her breath, it was as if she was about to spew flame.

They were a couple in name only. She no longer knew which of them tried to cross that line. Jill dropped her gaze down so she wouldnā€™t be able to see Hadith or Rave.

The voice she heard after the lasting silence was Raveā€™s.

ā€œLittle Miss, thatā€™s becauseā€”ā€œ

ā€œRave, stop it. Itā€™s alright.ā€

That last statement of his decides itā€”angered, Jill lifted her face. But when she saw Hadithā€™s face, she was stunned.

ā€œItā€™s exactly as you say. Donā€™t fall for me. I also wonā€™t fall for you, because that would be the beginning of hell.ā€

ā€œā€”Your Majesty the Emperor, youā€™re here!ā€

Hadith turned around because of the sound of footsteps from soldiers running in the hallway.

ā€œWhat happened this time?ā€

ā€œA fire is rising from the town of Veilburg. It seems that a riot occurred, and not only that, the wind is also blowing wildly. Some of the residents are cursing the Emperor.ā€

ā€œLet the Northern Division extinguish the fire. But donā€™t pull up the gate, yet.ā€

Jill turned around late and noticed she didnā€™t recognize any of the soldiersā€™ faces.

Rather, it was Mihari who was supposed to be on the lookout here. When she wondered why, she saw that the soldier was hiding a dagger behind his back.

ā€œYour Majesty! That personā€”ā€œ

ā€œā€”Rave, I leave my wife to you.ā€

When Jill reached out, there was an invisible wall extended in front of her. At the same time, Hadith unsheathed his sword at the speed that couldnā€™t even be perceived by Jillā€™s eyes.

In that instant, three people were slashed and sprawled on the ground.

ā€œHyiiiā€”!! C, cursed, heā€™s really a cursed Emperorā€”!!ā€

ā€œD, donā€™t mind that, our priority is to search for the womenā€”!!ā€

The rest of the soldiers fluttered away. Hadith, not chasing them, muttered while holding his sword.

ā€œSince theyā€™re alive, they conveniently run away so they can regroup later while blaming the curse for everything.ā€

ā€œā€”release them.ā€

Hadithā€™s feet were grabbed by a man who had been knocked down. Hadith looked down towards the man with no expression.

ā€œIā€™llā€¦ not letā€¦ my wifeā€™s sacrifice, be in vainā€¦ā€

ā€œI believe, ā€˜for the purpose of protectionā€™ was what I said? Well, as if you would believe anything that the Cursed Emperor has to sayā€¦ā€

Hadith shook off the manā€™s hand. Not long after, Mihari appeared out of the corner of the hallway.

ā€œY, Your Majesty the Emperorā€”!! The scream just nowā€¦ huhā€”!? A raidā€”!?ā€

ā€œHeā€™s but one of the townsfolk. Some of them sneaked inside to ā€˜rescueā€™ the women. Is it true that the town is on fire?ā€

ā€œEh, yesā€”!! Whatā€™s worseā€¦ the townsfolk are heading towards the castleā€”!! Thereā€™s still time, therefore, Your Majesty should take refuge along with Lady Jillā€”!!ā€

ā€œTo be more precise, they are aiming for my neck.ā€

Mihari became speechless due to Hadithā€™s sudden, soft, laugh.

Hadith was in emperor mode. His countenance was that of an authority figure that exuded dignity and incited awe from everyone, to the point they would kneel to him.

ā€œMy wife shall take refuge in a safe place. Itā€™s my duty to stop the riot.ā€

ā€œTo stop itā€¦ you meanā€¦ā€

Hadith didnā€™t answer. He continued to thread on the soiled, bloodied, hall without ever looking back.

Jill went pale and shouted.

ā€œYour Majestyā€”!! Mihari, where are Camila and Zekeā€”!? Stop His Majesty, at this rate, heā€™llā€”Mihariā€”!?ā€

Mihari tightly pursed his lips, as if he couldnā€™t hear any of Jillā€™s previous statements. After examining the three unconscious fellows, he stripped them off their weapons and tied them to the end of the hallway.

Then, he went after Hadith.

ā€œHe wonā€™t be able to hear you, Little Miss. This is, after all, a barrier made by this meā€”the Great Dragon God Rave.ā€

Jill turned around after hearing the voice.

The gleaming dragon gently floated in the air while saying so with a concerned face.

ā€œForgive me, kayā€™? We canā€™t afford to lose Little Miss.ā€


***T/N: Hoooooryyy shieeet I was not expecting all those little hints to pay out like thisssssss. I’m too accustomed to story with straight, monotone, plotline, I have become blind to foreshadowings!!

Oh no, oh no!!!! One of the cliches I hated the most in shoujo story is rearing its ugly head! I <del datetime=”2021-11-04T08:21:02+00:00″>censored </del> hate a story where the supposedly strong, independent, female chara suddenly becomes this potato sack that needs to be kept at home in a secure place meanwhile the MALE goes warring. Ugh, no, nooooo!!!!! BAD, BAD!!!! AND HADITH, DON’T PLAY ‘PUSH THEN PULL ‘ WITH SOMEONE’S HEART LIKEĀ  THAT, IT’S ALSO A VERY ASSHOLE-Y MOVE, YOU KNOW.

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That was when I realized how happy and how much meaning this job gave me. That this is what I want to do. That this is what I want to keep on doing–

–ever since that day, a week ago, when ads vanished without a trace from Faux, there had never been a moment when I ever stopped of thinking about you guys, about translating. The thought of ever stopping to translate never occured to me, it’s what give me joy, it’s what I want to do, for every seconds in my life–

==A certain Line convo between a certain Translator and her bawss/ editor==

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