Became the Son-in-Law of the Traitorous Family

3. How to live as a grand duke in a fantasy world – 01

After that thrilling reunion with her Cirilla, comparable to her separated family reunion, I decided to appoint her as my exclusive handmaid, just as her Cirilla wishes.

No, to be more precise, I was going to make her appointment, but I realized that there was one procedure in the process that I was not aware of.

“I am sorry to inform you, but it is a principle that the Grand Duchess does not accept outsiders as new members of the family. I’m sorry, Your Highness the Grand Duke.”

“Is it a person who has been related to me since childhood and can be trusted enough to vouch for my name?”

“I’m sorry, but principles are principles. And I don’t have the discretion to break that principle.”

It’s really f*cked up. Even if I offered to personally vouch for his principle, the lady-in-waiting kept repeating his ‘no’ like a woodpecker.

‘Are these bastards ignoring me, saying that I’m a baseless bastard who entered the grand duchy’s family through an arranged marriage?’

It was a situation I often saw in places like Romance. The misfortune mistress who was dragged into an arranged marriage by some kind of evil villain or the cold Northern Grand Duke. And in the family that brought the female lead into an arranged marriage, there is bound to be an evil extra who ignores her, claiming that she is from a lowly family.

And although the development of each work was different, there was basically only one way for the heroine to show off her girl crush and defeat the evil extras.

‘Although I come from a Korean-American family, she is currently the wife of His Highness, and at the same time the only hostess of this family. So, what you’re doing right now isn’t just insulting me, are you really unaware of the fact that you’re insulting His Highness and, furthermore, this family?’

‘Hee hee! Now, I was wrong, madam! I, I went crazy and committed a mortal sin to you!’

‘It doesn’t matter that you ignored me. However, as the hostess of this family, insulting His Highness is something I cannot forgive. Hey, who’s there! Put this vile b*tch to death right away!’

The Northern Grand Duke ‘accidentally’ saw the heroine who fought off evil by showing off her girl crush like that. Fall in love with her and eventually become obsessed with her…

‘Good, very good.’

The lady-in-waiting also seems to be tackling my behavior, saying that I come from a beggar family with no money and no background, but I met you today. I’ll try to engrave firmly in her head that a guy who doesn’t have anything is more terrifying.

‘I’m going to cut off the head of this slut who is insulting the grand duchess by ignoring me, and further insulting the grand duchess, and I’ll set up a new law for the grand duchess!’

Having made up my mind so firmly, I decided to investigate the background of this woman, who seems to be secretly plotting to ruin the grand duke’s family under someone’s instigation.

“Who told you to say that?”

“… Do you buy it Your Highness, what the hell are you talking about?”

The lady-in-waiting looks at me with a puzzled look, as if she was struck by my words. And I decided not to miss this opportunity and continue the offensive.

“I have nothing to hide now. The fact that you can confidently shout the opposite in front of me must mean that you have a hidden backside that looks after you. Who the hell is that?”

“That… that….”

The lady-in-waiting kept her mouth shut as if she was completely “Refuted” By my remarks. And at this moment, I realized that I had won the keyboard battle with her.

‘You’re boring.’

Let’s taste victory. Instead of feeling proud, a feeling of emptiness and emptiness for unknown reasons begins to circulate throughout my body.

So lonely. Maybe war is not a meaningless act itself that makes both winners and losers collapse…

As I was documenting the realizations I gained through her victory, the lady-in-waiting quietly opened her mouth as she looked at me.

“… Her Highness is here.”

“Huh? What? Who?”

“Her Highness, the Grand Duchess, has established such a principle. Your Highness the Grand Duke.”

“…..”

If someone in a lower position than me had given such an order, she would have cut off her head, citing the ‘authority of the grand duke’s family,’ but it turned out that she was the culprit.

‘She really is a woman who is not even helpful in my life.’

[Currently, the effect of “Goddess of Love (A+)” Increases lifespan…… It remains.]

It’s unfair that I was brought to this world, but it wasn’t enough, and I ended up living a life-limited life.

“So, if the Grand Duchess wants to have her lady named Cirilla as her exclusive maid, then she will have to speak directly to Her Highness, the Grand Duchess. I really apologize for not being able to be of direct help to Your Highness.”

“…..”

So the situation flows to this point. Having a one-on-one interview with the Grand Duchess, who for some reason looked at me with disapproval in the office, was extremely uncomfortable.

But I couldn’t help it. It was one of the things I had to do in order to keep my hair tight until three years later.

“No. I cannot allow it.”

And the Grand Duchess, as soon as she heard what I said, cut it off and expressed her intention of refusal.

Yes, I knew long ago that this woman would come out like this. Because she’s not the type of person that this woman can’t see me getting better.

“Even though our relationship is made up of an arranged marriage with no affection for each other, isn’t it a bit too much to be close to another woman already?”

While saying that, the Grand Duchess glanced at Cirilla, who was standing quietly behind me.

“Anyway, men are all the same. The idea is obvious and even simple. When she sees a young and pretty woman, her face becomes pale, and her premature birth is the smirk that she throws away… !”

“… Where is Jo Kang? Me and Karin?”

I have a bit of a question since when did I start to have a relationship with this woman that made me feel like vomiting just hearing that name.

“And you said you were going to appoint an exclusive lady-in-waiting, but why the hell is the story of her face coming out? It wouldn’t be like picking an exclusive lady-in-waiting based on her face.”

At my words, the Grand Duchess sighed and crossed her own legs. Her eyeballs turned toward them without my knowledge at the beauty of her legs, which were like works of art.

“You’re not asking me that question because I really don’t know anything, do you? Is there only one more reason why a man leaves his wife and appoints a young and pretty woman as his exclusive lady-in-waiting?”

“… So what is it? Can you please explain so that I can understand?”

“What can I say? Could it be that Reiner fell in love with that woman?”

“… Yes?”

If it’s a friendship, isn’t it a noble word used to describe when Kkotsuni from the front house and Dolsoe from the back house meet each other’s eyes. But why did that word come out of the Grand Duchess’s mouth just now?

“I’m sorry, but as Reiner’s only wife, and as the current head of the grand duke’s family, I absolutely cannot allow it. Originally, when a man and a woman in their prime catch fire once, it would be a matter of an instant for a child to come out with a rattle, but at this point where I have to be even a little cautious, my position is absolutely… “

“No no, wait a minute. What the hell are you talking about? Karin seems to be misunderstanding something, but Cirilla and I don’t have that kind of relationship.”

“Whoa, isn’t that kind of relationship? So what? Has it already gone beyond the lover stage and is in fact a relationship that can be called a couple?”

“… Between me and the young master, a married couple.”

Meanwhile, Cirilla, who had to argue with me, just stared into the void with a vaguely hazy gaze. I looked everywhere, but there was no one who would be on my side.

And about 10 minutes later.

“… Hmm, indeed. That’s what happened. It can be said that she is a de facto ‘childhood friend’ who has been with Reiner since the Kreuzse family.”

“So, didn’t I say everything I said about dating was a misunderstanding?”

“It’s noisy. Because this is Reiner’s fault for bringing her out of her house without any prior explanation from her.”

“…..”

The Grand Duchess, who had been bluntly shooting at me, finally opened her mouth to Cirilla, who was quietly bowing her head behind me.

“Yes, I understand everything. Did she come to the Grand Duchess like this because she wanted to serve the master she had served before?”

“Yes, it is. Lady.”

“It is wonderful. Originally, there is a saying that black-headed beasts are not easily reaped, but I don’t think that word applies to you. Great.”

Unlike usual, the words of the Grand Duchess towards Cirilla were very gentle and warm.

So, it would have been easier to understand if I took it to mean that it was the exact opposite of my usual way of speaking.

“Originally, the Grand Duchess does not hastily open the door to those who can be called outsiders, but I will make an exception this time out of respect for you. If you are, you can say that you are well qualified to become my one and only lady-in-waiting.”

Saying that, the Grand Duchess patted Cirilla on the shoulder. She thought it was a warm and happy ending, so she didn’t want to hit the candles at all, but there was one thing I couldn’t get over, so she intervened.

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“Hey, Karin. It’s hard to say things like this at this timing, but it seems she has something she must say to Karin.”

“What?”

“Uh… I mean. To tell you the truth… “

I opened my mouth, scratching the back of my head for no reason at the embarrassment rising in my chest.

“Because I plan to receive a few more exclusive ladies-in-waiting in the future. So roughly two people?”

“…..”

“But it’s a bit like getting permission from Karin like this every time… I was wondering if you could forgive me.”

With the strategic judgment that I wouldn’t be able to spit on a smiling face, I smiled and said, “hahahaha.” The next moment, the Grand Duchess’ sharp sword flew into the air.

“Are you laughing now, Reiner? Fun?”

“… No.”

“Yes. Are you planning to bring two more foreigners to the palace? Are you a woman again?”

To say ‘no way again’. If anyone hears it, they will think that I am an Ada bomber who is obsessed with girls and hangs out at clubs in Gangnam all day, flirting with girls.

However, although he was saying such strong words inside, the words that came out of his mouth were infinitely weak.

“Uh… yes.”

“Besides, those women are supposed to be beautiful too, right? Like Cirilla over there?”

“… Probably so.”

In fact, it is irresistible that the talent I want to recruit is a woman and a beauty. Because the NPCs I want to recruit are NPCs who play an important role in the story in their own way.

“Haa… I bet it is. Of course it is. Actually, it was something I didn’t expect.”

It was so dirty and nasty. But the one holding the hilt was over there, so there was no choice. If it wasn’t like this, the two of them would be on good terms with the Grand Duchess and even commit suicide together.

“… Is it so. Still, he’s my only husband, so I should trust Reiner too. There’s no way he’ll hit me in the back of the head when I’m trusting and trusting Reiner like this.”

“… Ah yes. That’s a real shame.”

To be honest, if I hadn’t allowed this, I would have chosen the path of confronting the Grand Duchess here with the 「Blessing of the Goddess of Love」.

“Okay. I will allow her to bring her maids from outside for up to two people. However, I also have a condition.”

“What is it?”

“During the contract period, it will never be as bad as an illegitimate child. Even if I don’t know anything else, I won’t forgive that much. Never.”

“… I don’t really have any thoughts of wanting to be a father at this age.”

Looking at it now, I wonder if it was the Grand Duchess, not me, who had Hitomi in her head.