I Shall Break Off Our Engagement For You
[Chapter 47]
Translated by: ME
[It seems Silas is going to enlist in the army.]
Kevin said that on a boat in the park on the last Sunday of August. The army or navy might be a suitable career path for the children of nobles without property.
(But, can Silas really handle the army...)
Even from an outsider's perspective, the atmosphere of the army and the Royal Knights is completely different. You could even say they're polar opposites. I doubt how much Silas, with his high pride, can follow the earthy ways of the army.
As if sensing Felicia's concern, Kevin smiles and says, [He'll be alright.]
[During the enlistment exam, he apparently faced some pretty tough questions.]
[But Silas remained calm and answered politely.]
[He even said that his parents' bankruptcy was also his responsibility for not being able to dissuade their extravagance.]
[Eh, Silas said that?]
I blurt out without thinking, then apologize, [I'm sorry.]
There's no need to denigrate Silas any further, who lost all the property he was supposed to inherit. Even with the rumors exaggerated, even if he returned to the capital, he shouldn't have a place to belong. Felicia, unaware that the source of the rumors was someone close to her, thought that since Silas was returning in this kind of situation, he must have steeled himself accordingly. The old Silas would have quickly hidden himself at the mere thought of being laughed at by others.
(Maybe something really has changed...)
[Silas... if only he didn't look down on people, he's not such a bad person.]
[Yeah.]
[After all, he's someone you once considered marrying.]
[Y-yes, that's right...]
Hearing it from Kevin's mouth gives me a kind of uncomfortable, awkward feeling. Speaking of awkward, the new house where I'm supposed to live with Kevin is also awkward.
[But, what is His Majesty thinking...]
Kevin also seems to feel awkward, looking at Felicia with a troubled expression.
[About the house?]
[Yeah.]
[What do you think?]
[I'm feeling awkward about it.]
The one who won the auction for the former Haymer Marquis's residence, which was being sold at an exceptionally low price, was none other than the royal family. To be precise, it was a foundation managing the King's personal assets that won the bid, but the owner is still the King. He gifted that former Haymer residence as a wedding present to Kevin.
[Even if it's in a prime location close to the palace, and it's a large and luxurious mansion...]
The King was apparently delighted, saying that such a thing is rare and a bargain. He seems to have completely forgotten or never even realized that Felicia and Silas were former fiancées. He's a busy man, so it can't be helped...
As expected of the Haymer family, who lived a life of luxury, the former Haymer residence certainly has the best location, and the building and interior are lavishly decorated. Because they were people with unnecessarily good taste, it's not just luxurious, but also has a sense of calm and elegance.
Felicia, who has visited several times, had to admit that there was nothing to complain about regarding the building and furnishings themselves.
[But, living in that mansion in this way...]
[I know, right...]
Even so, in the end, the two decided to make the former Haymer residence their new home.
Rosemary praised it, saying, [That house is wonderful,] and strongly recommended it, and Rachel, Cathy, and Brittany, who came to see it, also advised, [The house itself is lovely,] and [Just live there without worrying about it.]
And above all, the words Silas said when they happened to meet in town pushed them forward.
When they happened to meet in town, Silas said to Kevin and Felicia:
[If the day ever comes when we can buy it back, would you sell it to us?]
[I'd feel relieved if you two had it.]
Kevin nodded, and then asked how his younger brothers were doing.
[They're working as low-ranking officials in the royal household.]
[I wanted to at least keep them in school...]
He shrugs and laughs, saying that the school tuition is ridiculously expensive.
Kevin suggested the scholarship program. It comes with the condition that they work for the royal family again after graduation, but the royal family would cover the school tuition.
Silas was very happy and bowed to Kevin.
[Felicia...]
When he called out to me, looking a little troubled, and I looked at Silas, he said, [There are many things I want to apologize for, but please be happy.]
(Silas...)
When I reported the series of events with Silas, my father, Marquis Erhardt, told me to tell him that he should come to him for anything when Silas starts a business someday.
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