I Married the Strongest Magician - Chapter 4

Even with my eyes closed, I could feel her glaring at me. She’s got a strong will. Calling her a wild horse earlier wasn’t exactly wrong.

“Dear wife, I don’t mind being stared at, but could you save it for the bedroom at night? ”

“…Why did you accept this marriage proposal? You’re known for being cold and uninterested in women.”

“You’ve heard of me?”

“I did a little digging.  You’re known for your looks, your cold heart, and your complete lack of interest in women… And you specialize in ice magic, don’t you? ”

Hmph. So she looked into my public persona. Exactly the kind of move someone with her intelligence would make.

“Your fire magic earlier… It was like the flicker of a match. Didn’t even need to use ice to deal with it.

Ah—but I’m sure you already know that.”

I said it on purpose. Said it to provoke her.

“…I won’t fall for that kind of bait.

Why did you marry me? ”

“Because I love you…Is that what you expected me to say?

I have appearances to keep up too. It was time for me to have a wife. A wife in name only.

You don’t love me, and I’m well aware I don’t love you either. You’re smart enough to understand that, aren’t you?”

That was my honest answer.

“…We’ll sleep in separate rooms…That’s fine, right?

Since there’s no love between us.

“That may be, but love and desire aren’t the same thing.  As my wife, shouldn’t you expect to be in my bed eventually? ”

“Try getting close carelessly, and you’ll get more than just a match’s fire, I promise.”

She smiled confidently, seductively. It was the first time I saw her smile— but it was a smile full of pride and hollow bravado, like a venomous woman trying not to seem broken.

For just a moment, I felt sorry for her. But for both our sakes, I quickly pushed that thought away.

“Well… 

Until the wedding ceremony, feel free to sleep wherever you like.”

That’s all I said.

I knew I was being too soft.

The carriage kept moving, heading toward the house on the edge of town.