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 6

“Your Highness and Lord Robes are on good terms, aren’t they?”

“Ah, we’re like sworn brothers from the same mother. …Or rather.”

A soft smile appeared on Alvent’s lips.

“Finally, you showed me a smile.”

The knight’s bony fingertips, as if touching something fragile, gently brushed against Ferulina’s cheek. A strand of her dulled golden hair, disheveled on the way back from the subjugation, fell smoothly into the large hand.

“Eh!? Um…!”

“If the tension has eased, that’s the most important thing.”

My heart leaps at the gentle, enveloping smile. As if entranced, I can’t take my eyes off those black eyes.

“Lord, below…?”

“Alvent, and”

The smile that appeared on his stern face deepened.

“Regardless of the circumstances, we have become husband and wife… So please, don’t call me ‘Your Highness’ as if we were strangers. Call me Alvent, Ferulina.”

When my name is called in a low voice that resonates pleasantly in my ears, my heart starts racing just from that. My cheek, touched by them, is already burning hot.

“Th-then… A-Alvent-sama…”

Even though I stammered out of nervousness, a delighted smile came back, making my heart race even faster. It feels like my heart might explode.

Ahem, it was Robes who cleared his throat hesitantly and opened his mouth.

“……Your Highness, if you wish, I will step out for about two hours…… What instructions should I convey to the knights on standby?”

“Oh, right! I messed up…!”

To Robes, who asked calmly, Alvent raised a flustered voice.

“Stand by…? Um, may I ask about the situation…?”

To the hesitant question from Ferulina, Alvent lowered his gaze and muttered.

“I think you heard it in Prince Cleves’ room, but… neither the knight order nor I have the luxury to relax in the Klein Kingdom. We want to finish off a certain number of monster subjugations before winter comes and we can’t move. So, I planned to head to the Gobules Kingdom immediately after marrying Ferulina today, and I even issued a standby order to the accompanying knight order… But to think that Ferulina herself just returned from a subjugation…”

Alvent let out a deep sigh befitting his massive frame and shook his head in a flustered manner.

“No, of course, I don’t intend to force Ferulina to do anything!? You just got back and must be exhausted, right? You should take it easy and rest for a couple of days first—”

“No, if that’s the case, let’s depart immediately!”

Knowing it is disrespectful, I interrupt Alvent and shake my head.

“If it’s me, it will be fine! I can’t let my actions disrupt everyone’s plans! If I could just have a little time to change into my travel clothes, we can leave right away!”

“That won’t do, will it!? You are a precious saint! I can’t let you do something so reckless…!”

“However, we can’t change the plans of Lord Alvent and all the members of the knight order because of that, can we? I would be fine with it. Um, I’m not good at riding horses, so if you could let me sit in the corner of the wagon…”

At that moment, Alvent’s face frowned, so I hurriedly continued speaking.

“Excuse me, is the wagon already full of cargo…?”

“Why a cart!? There’s no way I would let you ride in a cart! You should be in the same carriage as me! I mean, putting a saint in a cart…! The Kingdom of Klein is underestimating you too much, don’t you think!?”

I was surprised by Alvent’s furious declaration, his black eyes glaring. Until now, there hadn’t been a single person who got angry about Ferulina’s treatment. No, what surprised me even more was…

“Eeeh!? T-to be in the same carriage as Lord Alvent, th-this is too much to bear…!”

When I shook my head and made a buzzing sound, they sighed as if troubled.

“Ferulina, um… I don’t mean to say something cruel like you should just be aware of it because you signed the marriage certificate… but… you are already the Second Prince’s wife. There’s no way you should be treated like you’re in a horse-drawn carriage, right?”

“Ah… I’m so sorry…”

It changed so suddenly that I couldn’t even think that far.

Depending on Ferulina’s actions, I feel as if a heavy burden has suddenly been placed on my shoulders, as if a lump of lead has settled there, thinking that it might cause trouble for Alvent and, by extension, the Gobules Kingdom. Then, a large hand gently stroked my head in a caring manner.

“No, please don’t apologize. Don’t worry, I don’t intend to burden you with any extra responsibilities. So… are you really okay with leaving today?”

“Y-yes! I’m fine!”

There, he clearly and firmly asserted. Alvent, nodding, turned to Robes.

“Robes. We will depart as soon as Ferulina is ready. Go call Nanette and Chelsea. Make them accompany Ferulina.”

“Um…?”

“Wouldn’t it be faster to have some help rather than getting ready by yourself?”

Before I can ask, I am explained to and convinced. Indeed, the most important thing right now is time.

“Well, then, please. Thank you very much…!”

I deeply bowed my head to Alvent and Robes and thanked them, but…