Chapter 80: The Aim of Her Rage

It was the middle of the night. I was in my office, crying, as I finished the cleaning..

I couldnt have finished it so fast if I were alone.

Your Excellency, we havent seen anything. Your Excellency, as well, hasnt seen anything.

The one who said that was a member of the intelligence unit, who had his nether region wet as wellAs I thought, thatthingwas really scary.

I remained silent, as I nodded to him and continued the cleaning.

How comes youre so noisy in the middle on the night, son-in-law-dono?

My master came right after I finished with the cleaning. He had great timing.

I was thankful to him.He really is a doting father. When it comes to Bea, he is always reliable.

For the time being, Ill leave it to my master.

I was definitely not in the right mental condition to be able to fall asleep, but, nonetheless, I went to bed and forcibly closed my eyes.

After a few dubious hours passed, time in which I didnt know whether I fell asleep or not, light could be seen from the other side of the window.

As I got up, I realized that a maid was waiting for me with a silver tray in her hands.

Her face was ghastly pale as she held the tray with a letter on it. I took the letter.

I opened it with trembling fingers.

Impossible, impossible..This is impossible.

Ah! Call Albert!!

Led by the maid, Albert came in an instant.

Albert, this is a very important mission.

Yes sir! Ill do anything, just give me your orders!

..Hm? He just said hell do anything, right?

Take with you the most powerful soldiers among the black knights and maids unit to meet Bea and escort her here! You will use the scout unit for communicating me all the details, without omissions!

Yes sir! I will do everything in my power to complete this mission!

Grinning, he saluted me and left the room.

.I will never forget your sacrifice though.

The day slowly passed; it was a day in which not even food managed to pass though my throat.

The maids unit was extremely noisy, constantly saying that I acted like that because I missed my wife.

But the problem wasnt this simple.

I forced myself to eat some soup for dinner then returned to my office, trembling, when a messenger arrived.

Ur..urgent message! Forgive my rudeness!

I dont mind. Speak!

The messenger tumbled.

There was no need for courtesy in these situations.

Beatrice-samawill soon arrive! Furthermore, we cannot get close to her carriage. I pray for your Excellencys good fortuneThats all

And then the messenger collapsed.

You did well.He can take all the time he needs to rest. When Bea gets here, show her to my private room..

I gave these orders to a maid then stood up slowly and walked away from my office..

I had to make preparations..

I was waiting inside my private room.

I used an eye bandage to cover my eyes and asked an intelligence unit member to tie my both hands, then knelt down on the floor in aseizaposition.

I treated myself like a sinner.

I left my new wife alone for an entire year, so there was no way she was in a good mood.

If I were to try to persuade her that this only happened because of my work, things wouldve gotten unnecessarily complicated.

This was something I learned from a customer at the time I worked for my Japanese company.

The door opened and someone entered my room.

I prepared myself for the worst.

.Zest-sama? What are you doing?

(Dad, what kind of game are you playing? Toto wants to play too!)

.Hmm?

For some reason, her voice was kind.

Zest-sama, its been a long time. I really missed you.

(Its been a while, Dad!)

Smiling, Bea untied the rope and the eye bandage.

Toto, as well, had a huge smile on her face as she squeezed my head.

Well now, dont sit on the floor. Lets go to the sofa instead.

(You see, Dad, I have a souvenir for you!)

Shes not mad at all

What happened? I dont understand anything anymore.

My mind was in a state of chaos, as they helped me to get to the sofa. When we reached it, Bea and Toto hugged me closely.

Zest-sama.I was so lonely..

(Yeah.I missed Dads scent!)

I was dumbfounded, but as I brushed both their heads, I started to think about this whole situation.

Then what about that letter? What about masters letter?

What about Alberts messenger?

My head was spinning.

There was no way I could predict this, nor understand it.

Bea was about to drink the tea the maid prepared for us, when I asked her.

I couldnt live without knowing this.

Bea.Werent you mad at me?

Mad at you? Why do you think so?

Despite being newly weds, we were separated for an entire yearI was certain you were mad at me because of this

Well, I am also a noble, and I am proud of my husband, who went to battle for the sake of the empire, so I wont get angry at you for something like this.

She was in a great mood when she answered me, her face covered in smilesThese were her true feelings.

Toto was smiling happily too, as she sat on my shoulder and ate some cookies.

.Then

In this case, why were you angry?

In that moment, the entire world froze.

She began to overflow with such a profoundly dark magical power that could only be described as pitch-black.

.Ah! I ended up wetting myself a little.

Princess Tsubaki gladly accepted a marriage proposal that came from the prince of the country of elves.

(Tsubaki betrayed my Dad.I want to drown her in darkness!)

Thanks god it wasnt me!

I honestly thought that

Princess Tsubaki.might die