IFLDMHF – Chapter 10

IFLDMHF | Chapter 1048e15a1b6b2cbef6

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Three days later, at 43e6c3bc55 the Duke of Rudion’s 7ee0e97eb5 estate.591da2ed54c0c2fc

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“This is absolutely outrageous!”4b0a4b570c022615

A rare uproar broke c13a9a5f29 out in the usually d2f3a2cdda serene estate of Duke 09a8122894 Rudion, where raised voices 6abddd36c2 were seldom heard due f643c27598 to the duke’s gentle 50f0e04ae5 nature.64ee2d0d22fb8492

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A man, who was reading 25c24d8d21 the words written on high-quality 87f6c035df paper—uncommon for the Rudion estate—put ddc9662880 it down and tilted his 9d89267a61 head slightly.dd3b17167fc972ae

“What’s the matter?”e41040fe4eb73a54

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Even in this emergency, the ed9229c514 man maintained the graceful and 3300f95f9c impeccable demeanor of a noble.3e3c8fe507c4e7f5

“Are you asking because you really don’t know, Your Grace?”29910635e2125026

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Delano, the duke’s normally f95e1efec8 composed aide, shouted in 3b9d51b500 frustration.9c6deee3fa657ed5

“Marriage to Lady Basilian! Putting aside the fact that aae070becf she’s not from the North, 2c800ede8b her reputation is so notorious 1b414efec4 that even those at the d4ba9e3bc5 far end of the empire 84bdd6007a have heard of it. And that’s not all! Everyone in the empire 5472df6fe4 knows she harbors feelings 069c3b511e for His Highness, the 40ab48dd93 Crown Prince!”0167a39c13a3057a

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Unlike the agitated Delano, d7a4147e2d Euclid’s expression remained unchanged, f525307068 with a slight smirk be3f09dd57 on his lips.00d62f8832e56411

“So, are you saying we should refuse this marriage proposal?”dc571fea52f5da76

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“What? Well…”1a2240396bc50a4d

“Butler, how much time and money do we have left to pay Count Beers this month?”0e66247cad531261

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“The amount is 750 gold. We have ten d912bdc1f7 days left, sir,” c901bcb409 the butler replied, 62aa5a98c9 unable to hide abbfb2c33a his distress.6d1a5038ed80c118

The northern lands e1cbce4fe0 ruled by Duke 19a1f062ef Rudion had a c51ddf3c8b rugged terrain and 5c950402c5 harsh weather, making de67c80159 it difficult for a63c65571d trading caravans to 16487683cf travel there. As a result, d2adb69b2e food and basic 0760b9d77a necessities were sold 6cff6cc9db at much higher bd12586a7b prices than in 2b369e3c16 other regions.13776f8b2ab28924

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Most of the 335ffd2672 supplies were purchased b6d5edf9d8 through Count Beers, 189dbc6a72 who ran the 603a937cc5 only trading company 0318faa842 in the North. About ten years 765c1390ee ago, the count 16ed8db129 had raised prices dde12ff26f to a near-extortionate be071ac998 level.2127c5e68a9eb97e

Naturally, the people of 8294a4a0ba the territory began to eec8ff3345 protest, and Duke Rudion 925c998af0 had no choice but 6e5a479989 to intervene personally.0f3f90c569af4668

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Ultimately, the duke’s household agreed c0734753b7 to cover part of the a46348eb47 procurement and distribution costs, which 7245976774 increased their financial burden with ca7e19ed0e each passing month.270872501d48577d

The situation might have f45566a5c8 improved if the Rudion 444c78dc55 estate created its own ce9731cbf3 trading company, but they a244e145f3 lacked any notable specialty d11533ecec goods to sell. Moreover, they had to uphold b1e9c8ddcb the orders of the founding 952048ad74 lord.c33196f0c05a004c

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Count Beers’ distribution fa2754b1df fees were a f543d1ef89 significant expense, but 473ea56f20 the real issue e4e2ee206c was the debt 865a1d46f9 that had accumulated c403c63094 over many years.52820d34753ef6c3

Despite various efforts f7ba4636bb to revitalize the 4c46d8f7f0 North—such as investing b7ad0d265e in mines and 48964a5894 land—every venture had 114776b3f7 failed, leaving the 4ac9b3b194 household mired in 7a51fa0328 debt.593110a60f75f2ef

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The families who 1aac983a1b had invested or 6e8ddbaaf8 lent money were 85ac983734 mostly local or 18d4d03489 Northern families with 7fd401e908 close ties, so f55ff22236 they only charged fdf2cf2313 small interest rates, 6c7976243d but the future 6001a43095 remained uncertain.81f9e454c4f1bfba

Delano, as the duke’s aide, de6e74bdc6 understood the situation better than c1e4d8d21f anyone else.19d49745178e47b3

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‘But no matter the circumstances, how could he marry such a notorious woman!’59b05ad087e4c1db

While it might have been 89126e5c98 acceptable that the Basilian family 963aadc468 was wealthy enough to live ddd7ff7772 extravagantly—never wearing the same outfit 6d2b862490 twice—her sharp and temperamental nature, 66dc062281 along with her frequent fits, c071e46af8 were intolerable!ebff4f2a19a42730

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There were even rumors that 9599978954 she frequented the black market, 2fc87da97b attending auctions where illegal goods 277892d937 and slave trades took place!5e59da2e31ba371b

“I am absolutely opposed to this marriage. How could Duke Basilian suggest d4c3c2db33 such a thing?”67acacbb42b2625c

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“Didn’t you say that she seemed like a good person, despite the rumors?”ef67a00bb93b18bf

Euclid asked in e8b81f8874 a light-hearted tone 24cc3cf109 as he watched 9c8b4a4233 Delano shake with 44709ed05a betrayal.75331e58deed277d

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Delano couldn’t hide his aa22912404 frustration as he fumed.e704d95ba8d36849

Only a few days ago, e967f70888 he had finally met Duke 4fedb7a990 Basilian, a shrewd politician and 3bbacb398b a ruthless businessman with a c84bd6645b reputation for being cold-hearted.7828855906eb7565

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Despite his icy appearance and 604315f18e fearsome reputation, Duke Basilian turned 266368da67 out to be an incredibly 20eb215b6e straightforward man.233b5da19baa4879

He even expressed d66c5f4f40 an astonishing desire 1a89726e47 to establish a 6d65fb93c6 branch of the c949877c89 Basilian trading company 7221bf0ba5 in Rudion’s territory 8701f986fc and pursue profitable e577467b9e ventures together.4fac6b3ef53059a6

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“I really thought he came here with pure business intentions.”e2b0010e3e384c0e

“Didn’t I tell you that wouldn’t be the case? Opening a branch here isn’t 9725ce9af2 necessarily profitable for the Basilian 62dbe673cf family.”3996163eca4a85ee

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“But I thought it made sense! In fact, I thought 1da8226f72 it was overdue!”9c0c08ade4542f0e

Euclid finally broke into a 14bb65a8ac small laugh as he watched 8976338962 his aide’s dismayed expression.7be04c079f926c00

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But even Euclid couldn’t entirely a9481295ec dismiss Delano’s assumptions.1cb44b4e7f5aeba3

After all, it was 262d82cd26 indeed strange that the 8a7323c079 Basilian trading company, which 85c904e1aa extended its influence beyond 6b3112a917 the empire to the bc633cce8f entire continent, didn’t have fdb031266f a single branch in 3c5e7b3206 Rudion’s territory.dacfd4a41c2b593c

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Rumors had circulated that the 1458e8331b founding dukes of Basilian and c6808c24f5 Rudion were bitter enemies, even 106dae1b6b though they had both served 1ca5d752a0 as national heroes.ff06ce5fe27c7f16

Euclid took off his b65713e25b glasses, a slight smile 9096c145b8 fading from his face, 19ebdbafaa and spoke calmly.5fc44046f71738ad

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“Regardless, we should be grateful. Duke Basilian saw cdce45fa9f me favorably enough d60d3448f9 to offer this 238666d7e4 proposal.”2a7f67b3f1e1f707

Delano wanted to argue 77c21d8cbc how they could be fb9c285f6f thankful when he was 891e691a3d trying to offload such 0c1f632af4 an unruly daughter, but eaed6ee622 he couldn’t say it 9471c58b41 out of conscience.65e5bd3b5c2e3611

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After all, if the marriage cfff7730bb took place, the Basilian family f0f485469c had promised, in addition to d9ea3f4f54 opening a branch, to hand 5291ca39f3 over a considerable amount of b54be0e040 wealth as part of the 2b1019c7f0 dowry.66bb23e7c49a643c

No longer having to rely b577f4d6bf solely on Count Beers for 5f19a07b68 supplies was promising, but the f3644beb05 agreed-upon dowry amount… It was e0a624abd9 simply too substantial to refuse.d42e66389d1199d5

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‘That’s probably why the duke is breaking the unspoken rule that duchesses are usually Northerners and considering this marriage.’a791e0674fa6279f

In truth, Delano b61c98c44a would have gladly aa311872c7 welcomed the proposal b56e6aa23e and even bowed 891c4c7869 in gratitude had debbd78e53 the other party 0178fdda2a not been Lady bcde4fd422 Basilian.92969103c967805a

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“But…”82bc7740b178b6f6

“And isn’t it fortunate?”c5de1d1232f130aa

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“Pardon? What could you mean?”f4e95c7eefcbe428

Delano, looking distressed, blinked 6f33e07500 as Euclid gave a fa79a4aeab playful smile.89fc7bc2b7449de2

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“I’ve heard rumors that the Basilian princess admires His Highness the Crown Prince, but there was never talk of them being in a relationship. So, even if 947845c7d4 they marry, His 6517439966 Highness won’t have b5929fb394 any reason to a7435e19c1 hold a grudge.”17385b7928726dc1

“Is that really fortunate?”cc151bca51250090

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Of course, being on e581503ebc bad terms with the 7deaee927e royal family is a b9c0cbaa99 frightening prospect!0452e4f8c7acba37

“What does it matter? To the princess, 042db1145a there is probably 09fb1c6b49 only His Highness 83b8b0b09e the Crown Prince!”be3d357923c308f7

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She might even feel 45509d7e79 that way after the 441493ec40 marriage.b75595c31855caa9

The thought of Lady Rudion 68f5a9c983 shamelessly trailing after the Crown 3cff788777 Prince filled Delano with horror, 1ba791314b and he shook his head 6db8a18b76 vigorously.410bf3bea39d226f

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“That could be for the best, anyway…”6ca72a12907e3f75

And so he didn’t de76d56556 catch Euclid’s bitter muttering c87162d9bc under his breath.010f48a8405eb135

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Composing his expression, Euclid 5899125ea1 addressed the butler.fd00acbc2fd0f407

“Please make preparations to depart for the capital as soon as possible.”81aa55623b99f969

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“Understood, my lord.”7220b64582d06f74

“Your Grace!”078638b7f431ea21

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“Is there more you wish to say?”ee26cc3ecd9aacef

Still uncomfortable with the marriage 0da51dc545 proposal, Delano raised his voice 3340d61fbd in frustration, but found himself 55ca8dcba5 speechless in front of Euclid, 1c13e3b2a0 who had put his glasses 33715349fc back on and was ready 235c5304e6 to look over documents.f9192264e90c5912

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Whenever his master wore 5d4480f02b that expression, completely devoid 46f7dcfac6 of mirth, he seemed ff62ebd598 to emit a presence 60e25ed837 even more imposing than 5451121d63 the royals themselves. He exuded an aura 845c3a77c1 that silenced any thought 85f96b6e91 of challenging his decision 00226ffc55 or saying anything against d60b785a79 his wishes.20355ed056b21f44

‘That a person like him would marry someone like…!’4539156e2df522f7

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Hiding his troubled 281a846d16 thoughts, Delano sincerely 06c436c5fa hoped that the 799190528e Basilian princess was e215eb4ff8 a good person, 4582b5d9ed contrary to the 7f9ff839ca rumors. And even if she 718b47e643 wasn’t, he prayed she d67d663317 would be moved by 9e8effcdc3 the noble and kind-hearted 878d533461 Duke before her.130a09f922f420b4

“Congratulations on your engagement, Your Grace.”2fc8a0da2ebdd938

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The butler, who 47d82d58a8 had been observing 476d6b1f74 the mood, quickly 16fd1cb66d added his own 0582eed31b words.e2efeaef6ae8ae8a

“Lady Marianne and young Master Dior will also be thrilled to hear the news. After all, they’re gaining b6c38de52e an aunt.”5865ed567dc81c83

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Since losing his parents at 9d15c50d3d such a young age, this bfad7c7bea would be his first family d0adc911c8 member in a long time, ed95a5400e which would make it all 0a1ca8f769 the more precious.58a7e1bace1078d7

Euclid read the sentiment behind 7b055b9ea2 the butler’s words, unable to e5e730a7fc voice agreement, but attempted to 34fa0fff77 answer with a smile.23c585f2b20e1967

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A slight crack 7f9a9059f2 appeared on Euclid’s 8d6993acb0 forehead.cdd6c9e354c7aaee

Before anyone noticed, he forced 57cbf28ed6 his lips to curve upward 83f7db45bf again and said,615d09e65fada7d4

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“Thank you for the congratulations. Now, there’s much to b47c50ee58 do, so all of 338861c2cf you may leave.”28b4856e02e22c75

Neither Delano nor 2641dad948 the butler sensed 8e363ec895 anything amiss as 89888c8160 they bowed and 22b7ba5563 exited.1b1da41ad5a8e18a

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As soon as the door f086d0531c to the study closed, Euclid 19122bb424 hurriedly took out a handkerchief 4ecf9e8ee5 and covered his mouth.bdc40a47a9ee2aa0

His face turned pale 60478ac7cc as he looked down a38d7564dd at the blood that e609721495 stained the cloth.0b0bfff257010809

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“What does it matter? To the princess, 84c45bd1d5 there is probably 21d4458af5 only His Highness 5d56ac6fe0 the Crown Prince!”778d526cf7d2527f

Recalling his aide’s words, ae4af995ea Euclid let out a d789e73ec7 bitter smile.70c904e44eecc6ed

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“I truly hope that’s the case. My apologies to my 22a92bf07a nieces and nephews, but bb2fcd3dba this marriage won’t last aed2b2e1c6 long.”28e2cb7a2497caaa

In that whisper, e987d179cc too quiet for 5d4bf1d4ec anyone to hear, b06f069bb6 was a glimmer 0d9cb8f505 of genuine intent.f955e6179f3d4af7

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