Chapter 68: Bianca del Castana V (part 2)

“Cain, no matter how few people know about the ‘Flowing Star’ swordsmanship, what would you do if it was openly used in the imperial palace? Well, thanks to you, I know that you, like me, regressed 10 years from the future, so it doesn’t feel too bad.”  

I couldn’t help but close my eyes tightly as I saw the princess smiling, as if she was truly enjoying herself while saying that.  

“…Then what about me? Are you really going to cut off my limbs?”  

“Yes? What do you mean by that?”  

“Didn’t the princess say that when you taught me the ‘Flowing Star’? If I got caught using the Flowing Star carelessly in front of others, I could have my limbs cut off.”  

The princess only tilted her head, looking as though she didn’t understand my words at all.  

“…Did I even say that to you? I don’t remember saying that. I don’t know how you would know, but there certainly are such rules. However, what is the point of abiding by an outdated rule that was created over a thousand years ago? You don’t think you’re the only outsider who’s learned ‘Flowing Star’ in over a thousand years, do you?”  

I finally felt a sense of relief at the princess’ response. It seemed like I could let go of the ominous thought that, as soon as I left this place, I might be sent to the capital and have my limbs cut off.  

“By the way, did you enjoy your honeymoon with Bianca del Castana?”  

“Yes?”  

“Duke Estel has already told me everything in detail, so there is no need to hide it. He told me this: not long ago, you came to visit him holding hands with Bianca del Castana and informed him that you would go on a ‘honeymoon trip’ with her.”  

It was not my imagination—there were sharp thorns planted in the tone of the princess as she spoke.  

“…That was due to unavoidable…circumstances.”  

“Circumstances? An unavoidable one?”  

The princess sighed and laughed, her gaze shifting to the bed where Bianca and I had been lying together until a few hours ago. Even in the dim surroundings, the bright red bloodstains on the bed sheets were clearly visible.  

“Is that bloodstain also part of the ‘unavoidable circumstances’ you’re talking about? Yes?”  

“…..”  

Cold sweat ran down my back at the princess’ terrifying question.  

“…Well, since I haven’t married you yet, I don’t particularly care about what kind of relationships you have with other women. I’m also not very interested. But don’t cross the line. No matter how much I tolerate, I have no desire to witness a scene where concubines overflow around you.”  

“…Yes?”  

I couldn’t quite understand what the princess meant, but the situation didn’t seem conducive to clarifying my curiosity because—  

Kurr—  

Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa!  

A deafening noise echoed from outside the cabin, as though the heavens and earth were being upended. I didn’t know what was happening, but an ominous feeling warned me that staying here might leave me without even my bones intact.  

“Hmm, they’re fighting quite loudly. By the way, seeing how she’s holding their own against Bianca del Castana, it seems like it was a good idea to bring her along.”  

“…You didn’t come here alone?”  

When I asked with a puzzled expression, the princess simply shook her head.  

“No, of course not. I’m not so foolish as to infiltrate this place alone, not knowing what tricks the archmage might have prepared. I came with your exclusive maid, a girl named Aria. By the way, dismantling the barriers set by Bianca del Castana was her feat as well.”  

“…Aria, is here?”  

I groaned at the princess’ answer.  

I had expected this. When Bianca kidnapped me, Aria, who had witnessed the scene, would arrive eventually. However, I hadn’t expected that she would confront Bianca, bringing the princess along.  

Rurr!  

“…Then, that sound…”  

“Exactly. It’s evidence that Aria and Bianca del Castana are currently fighting with everything they’ve got.”  

The princess’ tone was casual, almost amused, as if she found the situation entertaining, but my heart was anything but calm.  

Could this terrifying noise, as if the continent was on the verge of destruction, signify that Aria and Bianca were locked in battle?  

In an instant, their faces flashed through my mind:  

Aria, always smiling at me with warmth.  

Bianca, who had shyly confessed her love to me just last night.  

And now, the two of them were fighting. Fighting with the intent to kill. This would only end when one of them fell.  

“…D*mn it!”  

The thought lingered, but my decision was made in an instant. I let out a low curse and hastily threw on the outer garment I had left near the bed.  

“Now, while Aria is occupied with Bianca del Castana, we’ll make our escape. We’ve already identified your location, so there’s no need to linger…”  

“Princess, my apologies.”  

I interrupted the princess, an act of rudeness I couldn’t avoid.  

“I have business over there. I decline your proposal.”  

“…What?”  

For a moment, the princess frowned, clearly not understanding what I meant.  

“Cain, what are you talking about? Where do you think you’re going?”  

“Well, in this situation, there’s only one place I can go, right?”  

I pointed to the fiery battlefield beyond the horizon, where flames and thunderbolts lit up the sky.  

“Someone has to stop those two before things get out of hand.”  

The princess looked even more puzzled at my response.  

“…So, why would you do that?”  

“Because those women are mine. And…”  

I shrugged, giving her a faint smile.  

“I’m just going to get what’s mine. Why should I need a grandiose reason?”

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