I Was Deemed a Worthless Saint Without a Level-Up Blessing and Was Sent Off to Marry a Neighboring Country, but It Turns Out My Blessing Was Actually Level Cap Removal - Episode 18

King Gobules was a sturdy and large-framed man, much like Alvent’s father. He was probably in his fifties. His chiseled, rugged features, resembling Alvent’s, were filled with the dignity befitting a king.

Unlike Alvent, she doesn’t have scars on her cheeks, so she doesn’t seem too intimidating at first glance. However, her dignified demeanor and the sharp light in her dark eyes, which seem to scrutinize Ferulina, make it clear that she is not someone to be underestimated.
In contrast, the queen, who appears slightly younger than the king, possesses a glamorous beauty that surely resembled a blooming large rose in her youth. Her outfit, adorned with intricate embroidery, is dyed a deep crimson, which suits the queen’s distinctly defined features very well.

The crown prince, who appears to be about three years older than Alvent, is a slender, handsome young man resembling the queen, and the only thing he has in common with Alvent is their height.

Even if the Crown Prince and Alvent are standing next to each other, they certainly wouldn’t look like siblings right away.

“Oh my, what a lovely young lady you are!”

Seeing Ferulina lift her face, it was the queen who raised her voice in delight.

“Who would have thought that such a lovely young lady would come to marry into the Alvent family! You are so lucky!”

At the point where I have to marry Ferulina, I don’t think there’s any luck or anything, but I don’t have the courage to speak up. While Ferulina remains silent, Alvent standing next to me nods vigorously with a big smile.

“Yes. I am the happiest person in the continent!”

I barely manage to hold back the urge to shout, “Alvent-sama!? Are you in your right mind!?”

Surely, he must be saying it grandly to avoid worrying his family, but it’s unbearable to listen to it next to him, so I would like him to be more modest.

At Alvent’s words, the queen bursts into laughter.

“Oh my! For you to say such a thing, it must be something serious. Miss Ferulina, having grown up in the knight’s order, doesn’t really know how to handle women… He’ll probably be nothing but a nuisance to you, but he’s not a bad kid. Please, take care of my son.”

To say that Alvent, known as the “Cursed Gray Bear of Gobules,” is “not a bad child”—as expected of a mother, Ferulina thought, oddly impressed. But this was not the time for such thoughts.

“Y-yes! I don’t know how much I can be of help to His Highness Alvent, but…! I will do my utmost to serve His Highness!”

I bow deeply and say.

When I was told by Prince Cleves that I would be marrying into the Gobules Kingdom, I thought I would be sent out to fight as a saint in the same way I was in the Klein Kingdom.

However, now that I know Alvent’s character, I find myself sincerely wishing from the bottom of my heart to be of help to Alvent and the knight order.

“Ferulina, thank you. I appreciate your feelings. But please don’t overdo it.”

Alvent, who had directed a gentle smile at Ferulina, then turned a face mixed with exasperation towards the queens.

“So, why did you all come here on purpose? Didn’t you say that the audience with Ferulina would be rescheduled for another day? Please stop surprising us by coming unexpectedly.”

“Oh, but I couldn’t help but be curious.”

In response to Alvent’s accusatory tone, the queen shrugged her shoulders without a hint of remorse.

“Unless a miracle happens, they said you wouldn’t have a bride coming to you, but now you’re going to have one!? I can’t help but want to find out what kind of young lady she is right away!”

“After all, it was you who arranged this marriage proposal, wasn’t it…?”

Alvent murmurs in a low voice.

“Because if I didn’t do that, unlike Elthret, you wouldn’t have been able to get married!”

As expected of a mother, the queen’s words are unreserved and merciless. Alvent pouted with a childlike expression that Ferulina had never seen before.

“Well, unlike you, I didn’t have a single marriage proposal…”

“I can understand your feelings, but don’t make that face, Alvent. Still, I can’t believe you’re getting married before me. Congratulations, really.”

“Thank you very much. I apologize for putting myself before my elder brother.”

With a gentle smile on her beautifully arranged face resembling that of a queen, it was Crown Prince Elthret who spoke soothingly.

The gaze directed at Ferulina carries a light of compassion. She may resemble her mother in appearance, but perhaps not in personality.

On the way here, I heard from Alvent that the engagement of Elthret has not yet been finalized. It seems that when it comes to the Crown Prince’s marriage, various interests are involved.

If you’re going to say that, then the marriage of the second prince, Alvent, is the same, isn’t it…?

Thinking that they went so far as to prepare the position of the Second Prince’s Consort just to obtain the Saint, I feel overwhelmed by the heavy responsibility placed upon me.

Unconsciously biting my lip, I was peered at with concern by Alvent, who had responded with a smile to my brother’s congratulatory words.

“What’s wrong? You have a stern look on your face… No, I guess that’s to be expected. Suddenly, not just Father, but also Mother and Brother have all gathered together.”

“Fuh!? N-no…!”

Hastily shaking his head, Alvent furrows his brows and immediately turns to face the kings.

“Father, Mother. We have just returned from a long journey. We appreciate your concern, but we would be grateful if we could rest soon.”

“Indeed, it was our fault for visiting suddenly.”

The queen nodded readily at Alvent’s words, showing no sign of being offended.

“For now, I’m relieved to see what kind of young lady you are, Miss Ferulina. Once the audience is over, let’s have a tea party soon.”

“Y-yes! It is an honor…!”

Smilingly informed by the queen, Ferulina nodded vigorously. It was Alvent who interjected without missing a beat.

“Of course, I’ll be attending too.”

“Well then, Mother. May I also attend? It seems like something interesting is about to happen.”

Elthret also expresses hope.

An afternoon tea party surrounded by royalty? I’m so nervous I feel like I might faint. But Ferulina has no say in the matter.

“I’m sorry for barging in right after you arrived. We’re heading back, so please take your time to rest. Alvent, make sure to take care of Miss Ferulina.”

“I’ll take care of it without being told. No need to worry.”

With a bright laugh at Alvent’s sulky response, the queen turned on her heel, urging the kings to follow.

When the kings left, sighs escaped from various places. It seemed that Ferulina wasn’t the only one caught off guard by their visit.

“Alright, we paused, but please continue with the work.”

At Alvent’s command, the members of the group began to move. Amidst the sudden commotion, Alvent turned to Ferulina, offering a sympathetic smile and extending his hand.

“I’m sorry for surprising you. How should I put it… Mother has a tendency to do things suddenly and unexpectedly…”

The voice that laughs as if in trouble is overflowing with undeniable affection.

“No, please don’t worry about it. I was surprised, but… knowing that Lord Alvent is loved by his family made me happy as well.”

Unfortunately, Ferulina was not blessed with a supportive family. When her father and mother learned that Ferulina was a saint, they rejoiced, saying, “This will surely bring prosperity to our household!” However, as soon as they found out she had no blessings, they turned on her with disdain…

I’m sure by now they are happy that they sold it for a high price and got rid of the hassle.

Alvent’s kindness towards Ferulina and others is surely because he was lovingly raised by a wonderful family.

“When you say it like that, it makes me blush…”

With a smile that was half confusion and half embarrassment, Alvent took Ferulina’s hand.

“First, let’s settle down at the lodge.”

Being led by Alvent, I enter the knight’s dormitory. Not only Robes but also Nanette and Chelsea followed behind Ferulina.