The Youngest Daughter Of The Great Wizard Of The Famous Swordsmanship [EN]: Chapter 210

210. Side Story 2 – Wedding Preparations (4)

“To be honest, I don’t want to spend the night alone without you.”

Rosette’s cheeks flushed instantly as she understood what he meant. She pressed her lips tightly against the back of her hand that Joshua wasn’t holding.

“It seems you now know what I want. Just a few months ago, you seemed to have no idea.”

Joshua was right.

Before he proposed, Rosette didn’t really know what happened between lovers and married couples.

Of course, the Dallas family had no reason to teach her such things.

The Adrian family hadn’t particularly educated her about it either.

The Duke hadn’t intentionally excluded that kind of education.

Before Rosette left for the Ibelin Kingdom, she was too young to take such classes, and the academy didn’t offer them.

Naturally, she was bound to be ignorant about it.

She experienced everything for the first time with Joshua, and she adapted solely to him.

However, she couldn’t get married without knowing anything, so Rosette was gradually learning about the intimacies between couples.

It was already embarrassing enough, but Joshua’s suggestive remarks made her want to disappear into a mouse hole.

Then, a thought struck Rosette.

‘Come to think of it, why is Joshua so skilled?’

It was the first time she had considered this. She hadn’t given it much thought before, but now that she was aware of it, it bothered her.

Why is Joshua so skilled and relaxed?

Without realizing it, a slightly disgruntled question slipped out.

“Then what about you, Joshua?”

“Hmm?”

“Why do you know so much?”

“Know what?”

“Well….”

Rosette couldn’t bring herself to explain, so she pressed her lips together.

Before she turned back time, Joshua had never been married or engaged. He had no officially known lovers.

However, that was only what was ‘officially’ known. Who knew if he had secretly met someone or had someone he loved?

‘Did he really have a lover?’

Is that why he’s so skilled?

The past is the past. Rosette had also completely put her past behind her.

Whether Joshua had a lover or not, she didn’t want to care since he loved her now.

‘I want to, but….’

It wasn’t as easy as she thought.

“Rose?”

At Joshua’s prompting, Rosette mumbled in a faint voice.

“Why are you so skilled when I’m so clumsy?”

“…Skilled?”

Joshua pondered the word for a moment before bursting into laughter.

“What, what’s so funny?”

She had said it so seriously, but she felt like Joshua was making fun of her.

Rosette deliberately acted angry. Joshua noticed it but didn’t stop laughing.

“Oh, dear, what should I say?”

He wiped the tears from his eyes with his fingers, barely managing to speak.

“I never thought you’d worry about something like that.”

“No, well, I wasn’t exactly worried.”

“Besides, skilled? Should I take that as a compliment?”

“Why would that be a compliment?”

Joshua lightly tapped his forehead against Rosette’s. His face was still full of laughter.

“Well, because it seems my affection pleases you.”

He lightly bit Rosette’s lower lip. Not satisfied with just that, he used his teeth to nibble on her soft lip.

Rosette was about to respond to the kiss without realizing it, but she quickly regained her senses and pushed him away.

It wasn’t a strong push, but Joshua readily stepped back.

“Are you changing the subject?”

“I’m not changing the subject, I’m just really happy.”

He answered nonchalantly, but Joshua’s breathing was definitely more ragged than before. It was clear evidence of his excitement.

Rosette couldn’t figure out what she had said that stimulated him.

She watched him lick his lower lip and quickly turned her head away. Otherwise, she felt like she would be drawn in by him again before she got an answer.

“Judging by your expression, it doesn’t sound like you meant it as a compliment… Why did you suddenly think that?”

“No, well….”

Joshua narrowed his eyes and observed Rosette before letting out a small groan.

“Don’t tell me….”

He came to his own conclusion and covered his face. His shoulders shook violently as he lowered his head.

Rosette was startled for a moment.

‘Don’t tell me I’ve disappointed him?’

Would he hate her for digging into his past when they had already promised their future?

“Hey, Josh….”

She was about to apologize, saying she didn’t mean to accuse or criticize him, when Joshua burst into cheerful laughter.

He laughed for a long time in front of the flustered Rosette before casually sweeping back his disheveled hair and lifting his head.

His face didn’t show any displeasure. Rather, he seemed amused.

“So, you’re suspecting that I had a lover in the past?”

“It’s not suspicion. It’s just pure curiosity.”

“You’re saying you had such a cute thought because I seem so skilled with women, no matter how you look at it?”

“You don’t have to put it so bluntly….”

“Then can I take it as you’re jealous?”

Rosette couldn’t bring herself to say no and just clenched her hands tightly.

“I’ve always been taught that jealousy and envy are emotions that royals should be wary of, but it’s not so bad.”

“Pardon?”

“I mean you’re cute.”

Joshua lightly kissed Rosette’s lips. A light, cheerful sound.

“I’d like to tease you more, but I’m afraid you’ll get upset and go back, so let me tell you the conclusion: I didn’t have anyone.”

Joshua answered cleanly.

“In my past life and this life, the only person I’ve loved is you, Rose.”

Rosette blinked blankly. In the meantime, her heart was pounding without any sense of propriety.

“Really?”

“Why don’t you believe me? Have I not earned your trust?”

“It’s not that, but Joshua is a prince, and the best way to solidify your position is to strengthen ties through marriage with a prestigious family.”

“I didn’t have a fiancée, and there were no families discussing marriage with me, were there?”

“That was officially, but unofficially, it could be different.”

“There was no one unofficially either.”

“Why?”

Joshua frowned slightly.

“Why? Weren’t you hoping there wouldn’t be?”

“That’s true, but I was wondering why you had to walk that difficult path alone.”

“Like you said, it would have been easier to oppose Duke Lilith if I had married a noble lady who could support me. But I didn’t want to.”

“……”

“I clearly saw what happened to my mother, so I couldn’t drag an innocent person into my fight. Also, I wasn’t interested.”

He relaxed his expression and smiled faintly.

“Maybe I was waiting until I met you again.”

Rosette wrapped her arms around his neck. Joshua was surprised but put his arms around her waist.

“You must have been very lonely.”

Rosette hadn’t really thought about what kind of life Joshua had lived in the past. To her, Joshua before she turned back time was a figure of terror.

The look in his eyes that resented and cursed her.

So she didn’t even try to think about it more deeply.

But Joshua, who lost Ophelia at a young age and had to stay in the palace alone, must have been very lonely and struggling.

Rosette was grateful that he had endured that time and come to her.

“I’ll be with you from now on. I’ll never leave your side.”

Joshua’s eyes widened before he chuckled.

“I was going to comfort you, but I didn’t know I’d be comforted instead.”

“Then we can just say we’re giving each other strength.”

“Yes, I guess we can.”

Joshua carefully stroked Rosette’s soft hair.

“We’ve gone around a lot talking, but anyway, you’re saying you want Joan, the maid, to be your lady-in-waiting.”

“That’s right.”

“Joan’s husband was definitely Sir Kellen. Didn’t he have a knight title? Then there’s no reason why a quasi-noble can’t be a lady-in-waiting.”

“There is. But it seems that’s not enough for Joan. She says someone with more influence than her has to be my lady-in-waiting.”

Joshua made a hmm sound and pondered.

“But I, well. If I think rationally, that’s right, but honestly, I don’t feel like it.”

“If the title is the problem, can’t we just solve that?”

“……Pardon?”

Instead of answering, Joshua kissed Rosette’s hair and smiled meaningfully.

* * *

“A baronetcy [a hereditary title of honor]?”

“Yes! His Majesty has decided to grant Chris a baronetcy. How can this be…!”

Joan was so excited that she covered her mouth. Rosette quickly realized what was going on.

‘Joshua must have done it.’

She wondered what he was up to, and this was his plan.

‘But is it okay to do this just for me?’

Of course, Chris was one of the best in the Adrian Knights as well as in the Empire. Still, Rosette wondered if this was right, when Silver jumped over the window.

The silver wolf was carrying a letter instead of his usual necklace.

Rosette quickly opened the letter.

The letter was written in Joshua’s neat handwriting.

It said that they were planning to grant Chris Kellen a baronetcy in recognition of his contributions in dealing with the Magic Tower.

The timing was delayed because he was busy preparing for the royal wedding, but he was just moving it up a bit.

So there was no need to worry at all, and the letter ended with loving words saying he loved her.

“Perhaps, Miss….”

“No, Joan. They were originally going to grant the baronetcy.”

“Really?”

“Yes. So you don’t have to worry and just be happy.”

“Oh, my….”

Joan’s eyes welled up with tears as she stroked her belly.

“Our baby must be a lucky charm.”

“Of course. Whose godchild is he?”

“Miss’s godchild. He’s so lucky to have someone like Miss as his godmother.”

After saying that, Joan hesitated for a moment before speaking carefully.

“Miss, it’s ridiculous to go back on my word, but is the offer you gave me a few days ago still valid?”

“Hmm?”

“The offer to be Miss’s first lady-in-waiting.”

“Really? Not forced, but really?”

“Yes.”

Joan forced a smile with a face that looked like she was about to burst into tears.

“Actually, I wanted to stay by Miss’s side, but I couldn’t bring myself to do it. Servants always have to know their place. So I couldn’t bring myself to say I would follow Miss.”

“…….”

“But Chris also received a baronetcy, and Miss thinks of me so much, how can I refuse?”

Rosette nodded before she could finish speaking.

“I’d be really happy if you would. I’ll take good care of Joan’s child with you.”

Rosette vowed once again.

And two months later, Rosette gladly became the godmother of the cute baby, Jake Kellen.