TDIDTRA Chapter 5

Chapter 5. A Secret Contract

“I’ll see you again in a week. I have to refurbish the mansion in the meantime. I’ll send someone over once it’s done. If your mouth is a mess again then you’ll be in trouble.”

“…I’m going to live here in a week?”

“I’m here, so you should be here too.”

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Bonida hesitated at the thought of returning to that hellish house. After receiving even the slightest bit of human treatment here, it felt as if sweet fruit was accumulating in her mouth. The desire to stay here made her realize how precarious her situation was, and she felt an overwhelming sense of absurdity.

Girion neatly stood up from his seat and extended his hand. Bonida, unsure of what he was doing, just stared at him. When he slightly motioned his hand, it seemed like he was signaling her to take it. Hesitating for a moment, she reached out and took his large hand.

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“Everything about you is small. Your mouth and hands are small.”

“What about my hands?”

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“They say the way to delay the manifestation of the curse is frequent contact with someone with high vitality. Well, with a holy Magliare saint, I probably won’t have to go through such trouble. Still, there’s no harm in it, right?”

Before any further talk about the holy Magliare saint could be made, Bonida took his hand and left the drawing room. There were different grades of holy spiritual power, such as Magliare, Kiakiara, and Franzo. The higher the grade, the more it could slow down the curse’s progression. It could also alleviate the symptoms of the curse.

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This relationship was free from curses. A Magliare had the ability to heal curses as if they were from God. It was the most sacred and powerful holy power that nobles could only dream of. After that, Bonida glanced at him for a while, then their eyes suddenly met. While she was frozen, he said something unexpected. 

“They say that the more powerful a saint is, the sweeter the scent. It’s a scent that arouses the other person. It’s said to make even the most docile of men feel heated. However, judging from the tingling sensation in my hand, it seems that it’s not completely ineffective. Maybe my reaction is minimal because the curse hasn’t been manifested yet.”

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Girion muttered quietly as if he was talking to himself, but it was audible. He felt that it was a pity. He was unable to properly feel the power of the Saintess of Magliare because the curse had not yet been manifested. It was the first time she had held hands with a man for so long. His hands were handsome and warm, so it felt tingly. Her body reacted honestly without her knowing it. It was an unexpected reaction since just holy power had not yet awakened. Then, when she was worried and shrank back, he said.

“Your hands are cold. I am warm, so even this is perfect.”

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Bonida looked at Girion with curious eyes, not expecting his words to be interpreted that way. All her life, her mother had scorned her, even calling her “cold to the bone.”

As they wandered aimlessly, they eventually stopped in a garden that was in complete disarray. Unsure why he had brought her to such a place, she glanced around nervously. That’s when he spoke.

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“This is the private garden used by the previous duchesses. My wife-to-be will also use this place. That’s why I’m currently remodeling it.”

“……Are you getting married?”

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“No way.”

“Are you engaged?”

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“That, no.”

Bonida wondered why the garden was already being worked on but didn’t bother to ask. It wasn’t information she needed to know, so she kept quiet. Girion spoke again.  

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“How would you like this place to change? Share at least a small opinion.”

“……There must be many splendid gardens in the mansion, so maybe you can make this a comfortable place to rest. A place where you can come and rest alone whenever you want.”

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“I heard that. Let’s do that.”

“Yes, Duke.”

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Bonida’s head snapped around at the sudden words of a stranger who had appeared unannounced. She was startled, wondering when someone had been here. Without regard for her confusion, the man, who had received his orders, bowed politely and left the garden path. She was taken aback, as she hadn’t expected her opinion to be accepted so quickly. 

The future Duchess might think otherwise, but she refrained from voicing any unnecessary remarks. After all, Girion wouldn’t ask her initially.

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“More than that, if we hold hands like this, people might misunderstand.”

“Wherever I go, you will accompany me. Don’t worry. No one will believe you are some kind of insignificant mistress.”

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Saints, who often played the role of protecting against curses, were often misunderstood as mistresses. While it was unjust, they had to remain silent about their relationship during their contract period, enduring the unfair aspects. However, Girion had stated from the beginning that he would make sure not to treat Bonida in that way.

She was still holding hands with him. Was it just a feeling that she felt hotter than before? Bonida’s eyes were drawn to Girion. For this moment, she forgot that she was deceiving him.

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Bonida didn’t expect to be signing a contract as soon as she arrived at the Duchy of Tefort. This came after two difficult months filled with worry and anxiety about Girion, who had remained shrouded in mystery during that time. For a lower-ranking noble, meeting Girion, a high-ranking noble from the Esperanza Kingdom, was a rare and difficult opportunity. Moreover, Bonida had never even visited places where she might have had any chance of encountering him.

Girion, whom Bonida had vaguely thought of as prickly and intimidating, turned out to be a completely different person upon meeting him. Of course, she still couldn’t fully understand his true nature. In the chaotic situation, she seemed to have briefly lost focus, but soon, Bonida cleared away the fog of confusion. One small mistake, and her lies could be exposed immediately. Besides, someone like him didn’t belong with someone as unremarkable as her.

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Although she signed the contract to protect him from his curse, once the three years passed, they would likely never cross paths again. Realizing her own place in this, Bonida finally felt a sense of calm. It seemed to be the aftereffects of a life lived far from warmth and kindness. Quiet as if she had locked her words away, Bonida remained silent.

After walking around the garden, Girion took Bonida down the hallway again as if nothing had happened. When he said he would wash his hands for a moment, Bonida wandered around the bathroom entrance. She had never waited for anyone before, so she felt awkward and unfamiliar. It wasn’t bad, except that the first place she had to wait for someone was, surprisingly, the bathroom.

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