The Heavenly Demon Can’t Live A Normal Life [EN]: Chapter 427

Immediately after the international conference.

While the Hector Kingdom was struggling to recover from the war, a group of people came from Dimitri.

“I am here to share the Emperor of Dimitri’s message,” the envoy said. “The Hector Kingdom fought bravely against the Valhalla Empire in this war, and that helped us win the war across the land. If Hector had not fought so hard, the south would have fallen, and the war would have gone very badly for everyone. The Emperor of Dimitri knows what Hector did, and he will help pay for the damage caused by the war.”

These words were like the first drops of rain on dry, cracked earth.

There’s no such thing as a perfect win in war.

Whether they won or lost, the battlefield was a terrible sight. Hector was just starting to rebuild its government and everything else after the war. Recovering from the damage was very hard.

Everywhere you looked in Hector, people were hurt and sad. Buildings were broken, and fields were ruined. The land itself seemed to be crying. The air smelled of smoke and dust, and the silence was broken only by the soft sounds of weeping.

Roman Dimitri understood how long it would take Hector to recover from such damage.

So, as soon as the fighting stopped, he sent a group of important people to Hector. They came to share Dimitri’s plans and to help Hector get back on its feet.

“Dimitri’s help will not stop now,” the envoy continued. “We will keep helping until Hector is strong again. We will also send people to help fix the damage. This war has shown that Dimitri and Hector want the same things. Dimitri will always remember what Hector did, so our two countries can work together and help each other in the future.”

After speaking, the envoy respectfully finished and left the room.

With only Hector’s leaders left, the King of Hector was very happy.

“…We really made the right choice,” the King said, his voice thick with emotion. “There is no reason for Dimitri to pay for our war damage, but they are going to do their best to help Hector. My son, you were right. Dimitri does not forget those who fight for them.”

The King’s eyes filled with tears.

For the past few years…

Hector had been through a difficult time.

The people were hungry because of Alexander’s plan, and they were scared every day because of Chronos and Valhalla.

But Roman Dimitri had ended all those problems.

When the King of Hector heard how they could live well in the future, he wanted to show his feelings, but he had to stay formal.

Hector’s future…

was bright.

The leaders of Hector could truly smile, knowing they would live like a real country from now on.

However…

Edwin Hector felt different.

With a complicated expression, he stared at the happy scene.

‘What on earth is Roman Dimitri?’

He really couldn’t understand.

Dimitri would have a lot to do in the future, but he said he would gladly share Hector’s problems.

The fight against the Valhalla Empire was not just about being loyal to Dimitri.

Hector was just trying to survive, but Roman Dimitri made it sound grand.

Roman Dimitri was…

a mutant.

He was born to a small noble family, but he defeated a great empire. Then, at the international meeting, he announced his plan to attack the Demon World – something many thought was impossible.

Even though they knew it was strange, people agreed with him.

They weren’t sure Roman Dimitri would win, but they believed in him because of what he had done so far.

Look at what’s happening now.

Dimitri did not let Hector fall.

He offered his hand and said he hoped they could be partners in the bright future Dimitri was creating.

Edwin bit his lip.

Strong feelings rushed through him.

In the meantime…

it had been really, really hard.

Edwin Hector was born as the heir to a kingdom that was falling apart, so he had to face the harsh reality from a young age.

He couldn’t be spoiled.

But now, someone was taking on Hector’s problems for the first time, and he wanted to be honest about his feelings for this one day.

That day…

Edwin Hector spent the day helplessly.

He didn’t do anything or think about the future, but he knew he had never felt so comfortable as he did that day.

It was a break he had waited a long time for.

Edwin Hector felt refreshed and ready to work again. Soon after, he heard surprising news.

“Your Highness!” someone said. “We have learned that the Empress Dowager of Dimitri is looking for someone for Rodwell Dimitri to marry. Matchmakers from every country are already trying to meet him.”

At that moment…

Edwin Hector stopped working.

Rodwell Dimitri.

A marriage with the Dimitri family was a great chance he did not want to miss.

This new plan – to marry into the Dimitri family – was difficult from the beginning.

He wanted to arrange a marriage with Rodwell Dimitri, but Hector did not have a good match.

The leaders said…

“…Your Highness. We know what you want to do, but with matchmakers from every country trying, you will never get Rodwell Dimitri to marry a daughter from a regular noble family. Give up on this idea. If we suggest a wife who is not good enough, Dimitri will laugh at Hector.”

“I agree.”

Everyone felt the same way.

They were all negative, but Edwin Hector thought differently.

“The world is changing. And the Dimitri Empire is leading that change. What did you think when you heard the Dimitri envoy’s words?”

“I was grateful. Dimitri has not forgotten what Hector did.”

“That’s right. That is how the Emperor of Dimitri thinks. Dimitri never forgets the hard work and dedication of those who follow them. And it’s not just words. Chronos and Valhalla oppressed other countries because they knew that if they gave them a chance, they would grow too strong. Even if countries want the same things, they are still different if they are not from the same place. It is hard to stay in power, but the Emperor of Dimitri chose to help Hector as if he didn’t care about those things.”

Roman Dimitri thought differently.

Roman Dimitri did not worry about the problems that would happen if other countries became strong.

“I think the same way as the Emperor of Dimitri. No matter how much other countries grow, they will never take Dimitri’s land as long as the Emperor of Dimitri is in charge. The same is true for Rodwell Dimitri. Letting Rodwell Dimitri marry someone from Arcadia means he doesn’t care about his own family becoming powerful. So, I ask you, what will happen to Hector if we marry into the Dimitri family?”

“…It would be a great benefit.”

“But Hector doesn’t have anyone good enough, right?”

They all agreed.

They agreed with Edwin Hector, but there was no woman in the Hector royal family who was good enough to marry Rodwell Dimitri.

That’s why Edwin Hector had to find a way to make this marriage happen, even if no one else believed it was possible.

Edwin Hector knew he needed to change how people saw things.

Edwin Hector believed political marriages were like fights with words. If you can’t find the right person to marry, you make someone up who looks perfect to your enemy.

Back to the present.

People looked closely at Edwin Hector when he said ‘distant relative.’ But Edwin kept talking calmly, not showing he was nervous at all.

“The truth is,” Edwin said, his voice calm and steady, “Catherine herself only recently discovered she was related to the Hector family. It was a fortunate accident, you see. We learned of her existence, and what we found impressed us deeply. She had faced hardship, lived a difficult life, yet remained strong and good. We knew then we had to welcome her into our family.”

It was a lie.

Hector’s intelligence division had been working hard to find someone among Hector’s distant relatives who met the requirements.

Because of that, they found Catherine Hector in just one day.

She was related to them through her mother, but very, very far away. It was almost like they weren’t related at all. But as soon as he knew who she was, Edwin Hector was sure.

Catherine, she would be the one.

She could win Rodwell Demitri’s heart.

“I won’t talk too much about how Catherine looks. No matter how beautiful she is, she lived alone, taking care of her father in tough conditions. If she needed to, she would work two or three jobs a day, and she’s strong enough to do hard physical work. As far as I know, Rodwell Demitri is about to leave for Arcadia. People call it the land of opportunity, but I think starting over in a land covered in snow for so long won’t be easy. Catherine is the kind of person who will stay by Rodwell Demitri’s side and make sure he doesn’t have any problems there.”

Everyone in the room did not believe that Catherine was met by chance.

But what mattered now was not why they accepted a distant relative into the family, but what kind of person Catherine Hector was.

‘Catherine is a lovely child. Even though they looked for her on purpose, she is a bright and wonderful child, good enough to be accepted into the Hector family even if this marriage doesn’t happen. That’s why Rihanna Demitri will have to think hard about it.’

This marriage was necessary to focus on what Rihanna Demitri wanted.

She was rushing the marriage, even gathering people together, because she was worried about her son.

Think about it. He would have to start a new life in a barren land. Could Rihanna Demitri feel good if delicate, sheltered women were by his side?

Rodwell Demitri had lost his sight in the war, and after the war, he was so badly hurt that he almost died for a while. If she wanted her son to be safe, she would want a smart and strong woman who could stay by his side in any situation.

Catherine Hector was perfect for that.

Her lovely looks were just one of the things that made her special; she was a wonderful person in her own right.

“Actually, I’m just helping out, and I can’t force Catherine to marry. The Catherine I know, and Rodwell Demitri, I think they are both charming enough to like each other. So, I came here hoping they could meet and have a good future together.”

At that moment, the matchmakers were sure that, of all the people in the room, Edwin Hector was the only one who understood Rihanna Demitri’s true feelings, as shown by her sparkling eyes.

The meeting ended.

Even after Edwin Hector, the matchmakers introduced attractive women one after another, but Rihanna Demitri was already thinking about Catherine Hector.

She was a resourceful child.

She thought that no matter what problems came up in the tough environment of Arcadia, someone like that could handle them.

Just like her own past, when she overcame all kinds of difficulties with Romero Demitri, who was once just a commoner.

There was no reason to wait any longer.

Rihanna Demitri went straight to Rodwell Demitri.

Thud.

“These are the women I’ve chosen. They are all so beautiful and have their own special qualities. Look at them carefully, and if there’s any woman you like, tell me.”

“…Mother.”

“Rodwell, I don’t want to force you to marry either. But because of everything that has happened to you, my dear son lost his sight, and this time, his life was even in danger. Do you know how much I prayed to God while you were unconscious in the hospital bed? If you want to live the life you want in the future, at least accept how I feel.”

She also was not comfortable with this situation.

Because Roman Demitri’s political marriage had failed before, she didn’t want to get involved in her children’s marriage problems as much as possible.

But mothers were all the same.

Looking at Rodwell Demitri, she felt like her heart was burning, and she couldn’t relax unless he had a wise woman by his side.

Her son would be leaving soon.

She hoped that at least someone who would think of Rodwell Demitri as much as she did would be with him in his life in Arcadia.

Silence fell.

Rodwell Demitri looked at the list with complicated eyes.

He understood his mother’s feelings.

She was trying so hard because she was really worried about him, and if he didn’t have other plans, he might have done what his mother wanted.

But he had reasons why he couldn’t do that.

He didn’t want to say it if he could avoid it, but to convince his mother, who was so determined, he couldn’t hide the truth any longer.

He swallowed his words several times.

After hesitating for a long time, Rodwell Demitri finally spoke with difficulty.

“…Mother. Actually, there is a woman I have in mind.”

“Really?”

She was surprised.

She thought Rodwell Demitri was like a wooden statue and had no interest in women at all.

That’s why she, as his mother, had taken action herself out of frustration, but she never expected to hear such an answer.

But she suddenly had a bad feeling.

Seeing Rodwell Demitri unable to continue speaking, Rihanna Demitri asked carefully.

“So, can you tell me who it is?”

The mother and son knew the truth.

In this situation, there was only one name that her son couldn’t mention.

Whether Rodwell Demitri had finally made a decision, he looked straight into his mother’s eyes and said.

“It’s Flora Lawrence. And about this, even my brother already knows how I feel.”

Really, it was an issue that needed a lot of discussion.

It all started with the war with the Chronos Empire.

Rodwell Demitri had to go back to that moment when he risked his life.