‘…it’s a really nasty and uncomfortable feeling.’
Where did things go so wrong?
What had I done to deserve such discomfort in this strange place?
Why?
The Marquis of Castana had invited me for a “light” meal, and I had accepted without much thought.
However, the dinner turned out to be one of the most uncomfortable and indigestible experiences of my life. I had anticipated a simple conversation with the Marquis, but instead, I found myself at a hearing.
What unsettled me further was the sight of the Marquis of Castana’s mages gathered in the banquet hall, staring at me with expressionless faces as if they were wearing death masks.
I knew well that these mages were socially awkward and lacked empathy, but it was still disconcerting to be scrutinized like a monkey in a zoo.
What made my discomfort even worse than the mages was—
“Come on, Cain, ah, try it. Oh, come on, quickly.”
“…hey, Bianca. Sorry, but I have hands too. There are a lot of people here, so there’s no need to be so insistent…”
“Oh, are you ignoring my sincerity? There’s no need to refuse, so can you open your mouth quickly?”
“…..”
Bianca, who was clinging to the seat next to me and struggling to force more food into my mouth, was undoubtedly the main cause of my discomfort.
Despite my clear refusal, Bianca seemed to be trying to feed me as if she held a deep grudge and was determined to make me eat.
It was embarrassingly awkward. It wasn’t exactly embarrassing to claim that we were lovers, but this kind of behavior in front of others was simply inappropriate.
“…..”
What was even more frightening was the silence from Aria, who was standing behind me.
I could sense her presence, but I lacked the courage to confirm why there was no sound. I could only hope that this ordeal would end soon.
As my mental strength waned while sitting at the dinner table, I noticed the Marquis of Castana, who had been observing my suffering from the upper seat, muttering to himself in a barely audible voice.
“…I guess we can start soon.”
As he spoke, the Marquis lightly tapped the ground with his staff.
Thud-!
In the next moment, a subtle wave filled the entire banquet hall.
‘…..!’
I felt the wave hit me directly and clenched my teeth unconsciously.
It was powerful enough to almost make me regurgitate the food Bianca had forced upon me.
Yet, Bianca and the other wizards remained unfazed, looking at the Marquis with genuine indifference.
Unfortunately, it seemed that I was the only one who was truly affected.
The Marquis of Castana glanced at everyone in the banquet hall and slowly began to speak.
“Everyone, did you enjoy your meal? The reason for today’s banquet was not merely to strengthen the bonds of family. As the head of the family, I have something to convey to all the relatives gathered here.”
He then looked at me and pointed at Bianca.
At that moment, I vaguely understood why the Marquis had summoned me.
‘…damn it.’
Ignoring my grimace at the prospect of a hopeless future, the Marquis continued calmly.
“My only daughter, Bianca, and Sir Cain von Estelle, Heir to Estelle, have decided to be betrothed. The union of these two historic families is truly auspicious news.”
“…!”
As the Marquis uttered these words with no hint of delight, the atmosphere in the banquet hall changed rapidly. It was clear that the announcement was met with disapproval from those present.
“…Estel?”
“Do you mean Duke Estel of the empire?”
“Perhaps. There are no other Estelle families in the empire. But I can’t believe it. Among so many families, the Duke of Estelle? Aren’t they the Castana’s nemesis?”
The atmosphere grew increasingly tense.
The conversation was shifting towards a negative response to the unexpected engagement between Bianca and me.
Given the circumstances, this reaction seemed entirely natural. It was clear that the Marquis Castana and Bianca had anticipated this confusion.
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I’ll only say one thing if they keep doing this and be a stone blocking her way they’ll definitely die she’ll kill em all she’s a Yandere let them know
with hint of tsundere