I, the Masked Swordsman, started my journey through a Lostbelt.

Aside from discussing the two things mentioned above.

Clara also told Duvie about the situation in Lentinion over the years, as well as the changes in the fairy kingdom of Britain in recent years.

First of all, there's something quite interesting.

That is, Chief Woodworth of the Tooth Clan stepped down from his position as chieftain and retired to Oxford as a lord.

Its reputation has declined significantly since its battle with Du Wei.

The strongest fairy was defeated by humans.

Perhaps the proud and arrogant Fang clan would find it unacceptable to accept such an outrageous thing.

Woodworth had no interest in the position of patriarch.

All I need to do is be a loyal subject of Morgan.

Having found the answer in the imperial martial arts demonstration, he is now quite content and no longer needs to do anything superfluous.

Her only remaining wish was to protect Queen Britannia.

Only in this way can we repay Her Majesty the Queen.

Woodworth has toned down his sharp edges compared to before, giving the impression of a retired veteran.

"Although the former lord of Lentinion is detestable, his demeanor is exactly what my fairy kingdom aspires to; there's no reason not to aid our comrades..."

He provided assistance to Lentinion on numerous occasions as the Grand Duke of Oxford.

It is also one of the few trustworthy allies.

Perhaps part of the reason is that Morgan values ​​Lentinion's situation, but who really knows?

Duve intends to thank Woodworth in person.

Well, I'll send Morgan an invitation when I get married sometime and have him attend.

We can't express our gratitude any other way.

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Yu Kelaer chatted for more than half a day.

Du Wei recounted his observations and experiences in pan-human history.

Clara listened with great interest.

Finally, the topic shifted to the other girls.

"They're discussing wedding dresses in Habertrot right now. What, Clara, are you thinking about it too?"

"Wedding dress... I don't have that idea..."

Clara thought for a moment but didn't show any emotion.

In reality, she didn't know much about marriage.

After all, marriage originated as a human custom, and fairies mostly imitated it for fun.

People rarely try to understand their true intentions.

"Marriage is more of a ceremony to commemorate being with someone you love. I personally feel it's like making an eternal promise, and then the partners accompany each other until the very end."

"Eternal... If so..."

"Got an idea?"

"Klara murmured thoughtfully."

Du Wei found her behavior quite amusing.

"Then may I marry you, Lord Du Wei, at the age of 27?"

The first person that came to Clara's mind was Du Wei.

If it's a promise of eternal companionship, then no one is more suitable than Du Wei, whom she wants to be loyal to.

Clara didn't blush or feel her heart race when she said those words.

It was as if they really treated the wedding as a ceremony, without feeling that it had any special meaning.

That's all you have to say to him.

Even Du Wei couldn't help but let out a wry smile.

"Although this is usually said by men, it doesn't really matter. It seems you don't understand this very well. It's not a good thing to so easily talk about marriage with other men."

Du Wei shook his head with a helpless smile.

Normally, one would feel some emotional turmoil when discussing this kind of topic, but I couldn't sense that from Clara.

Perhaps she still views it from the perspective of loyalty.

Marriage does not establish a superior-subordinate relationship.

“You are not another man, you are my monarch.”

Karal spoke these words with a strong and resonant voice.

It's like an invisible force expressing its will, a powerful intention that doesn't care even if it means sacrificing itself for it.

As the one being served, I felt very gratified.

However, I didn't feel any love.

Clara's understanding of love is rather superficial, which is why she can directly tell him the word "marriage".

To this day, she remains unaware of her own love.

Having never experienced love, how could she possibly have a concrete answer regarding her own feelings?

She interpreted it more as loyalty.

The same is true of the fire of longing surging in my chest.

So clumsy that you can't help but want to cherish them.

This is also a mistake that I, as the supervisor, failed to educate properly, and I cannot avoid or deny.

It must be corrected.

"If you're interested, why don't you go check out Habeyomi's place? I think she can probably explain things clearly."

Du Wei felt he wasn't suited to explain.

Because no matter how he explains it, all that Clara will see is the charm of a monarch.

Surrounded by flames, all I want is warmth and light.

Only when it is temporarily removed from the fire can its shape and color be carefully observed from the outside.

"Understood....."

Clara nodded and noted it down.

Whether it was the helplessness Du Wei expressed when talking about this matter, or his own curiosity about marriage.

All of this fueled her desire to learn more.

Du Wei will not be leaving Lentinion in the next few days.

Occasionally, we need to take a short break on the road ahead.

Let's shift our perspective on this.

Two people are talking inside Salisbury Cathedral.

One of them is the chieftain of the Wind Clan, and also the target that Du Wei will decide to deal with next—Aurora.

Is the other person she is talking to a wind fairy?

No, he just gives off a different vibe than ordinary fairies.

What actually appears here is his form as an insect.

Like the wide and dazzling wings of a butterfly, one can vaguely sense the other's illusory and ethereal nature.

It feels like even this existence is fake.

The insect born from Britain is talking to Aurora.

"To be the most dazzling thing is love, Aurora. You will not love anyone, nor do you need anyone."

All you need are your own decorations. It's such a charming way to live. Yes, I love it, I really love it!

The insects are like a gourmet's conclusion after tasting them.

Almost every evaluation hit the bullseye.

"But when one's brilliance is surpassed, special methods are used. Whether it was that time in the Orkney Forest or before the Queen. Using one's own hands would be too inappropriate, so it was handed over to those around them... So, is it my turn this time?"

The insect said, as if mocking itself.

Aurora pondered, a puzzled expression on her face.