The Return of the Female Knight

CHAPTER 8

A shocked expression flashed across Carlisle's face at the unexpected proposal, but it quickly faded. His brows furrowed as he looked at Elena's eyes in seriousness.

"I don't know what the rumors are about me, but I don't like men."

"I'm sorry?"

Elena's turn was confused. Although he had not expected him to accept the proposal from the start, this was a completely unexpected response. Is there a rumor that Prince Carlisle likes men?

No, wait, doesn't he look like a man now? Elena had forgotten about her appearance. Only his eyes were visible under the black armor, so it was natural for him to think he was a man.

"K-You misunderstood, Your Highness–"

"And even if I like men, do you think we'll get married? You are so naive. ”

Carlisle's face turned into a smirk. He's correct. Even if he has a taste for men, a marriage with a woman will be more beneficial to him. Love and marriage are different for the royal family.

"I mean-"

"If you think I'm going to marry someone despite prophecy, you're wrong."

Carlisle wasn't that young, but there was a reason why he wasn't married.

It's because of the prophecy.

“The first person to marry the Crown Prince will spend their lives in solitude. They would live an unhappy life before dying a miserable death. ”

It was one of the things that made the empire politically turbulent before his death in his previous life. With the dark omen coming down, no noble would want to marry his own daughter to the crown prince. Not everyone believed the prophecy, but still no family dared to oppose marriage, likely due to the influence of some nobles who knew that the emperor was suffering from a serious illness.

If the emperor were to die, no relatives would support Carlisle's claim because his mother was an obscure servant. The fate of the crown prince was clear if he could not defend the throne. The high-ranking nobles who expected her to be stranded had no reason to be greedy to marry the troubled crown prince.

There was an attempt by the emperor to connect Carlisle with a good family, but the emperor only wanted a daughter of a marchioness whereas the nobles had different self-interests. Even if a princess from another country who did not know the details were brought in as a bride, an ominous prophecy would definitely reach her.

There's only one way. Once Prince Carlisle had completed his first marriage to anyone, he could marry another woman well. Elena will take a position that no one wants.

"Will I be lonely and unhappy for the rest of my life if I marry the prince?"

Elena did not believe in divination, and she had already spent her first life so alone and so unhappy. Now, when a second chance has arrived, she can endure all kinds of suffering all along and she can protect her beloved family. No matter how unbearable hell was, it was nothing compared to their loss.

“Silly idea. Is that my lifetime payment? "

Carlisle strangely looked scary as he laughed mockingly. If she had not weakened yet, Elena would probably have pointed a sword at her to calm her mind.

"Your Majesty, if you laugh like that, the wound will open."

"Your Majesty, listen to me–"

"I'm not going to marry you, I'm telling you."

Elena wanted to get angry at him when he cut her off.

'I saved a man who should have died …'

Although his anger was boiling beneath the surface, he spoke in a calm voice.

"Listen to me first."

“I'm dying from your chat. How long will you be staring at me? "

It was then that he realized that he was staring at Carlisle who was sitting on the ground. He did not pay attention because he had an overwhelming sense of strength around him. Elena immediately bowed.

"… Haaa."

A low sigh came out from under his helmet. He didn't think Carlisle's personality was pleasant from the start, but he was worse than he thought.

"He has no intention of listening."

He did not want to take back the offer. This is not a marriage of love, but politics. The only thing he needed to do was calculate how much benefit he would give him. Prince Carlisle will be his ace to change the future of the Blaise family. There is no other reason to worry or doubt.

Elena opened her mouth to speak again, looking straight at Carlisle with calm eyes.

"Let me introduce myself."

"Enough-of"

Carlisle tried to speak, but Elena was faster. He raised his hand without hesitation and removed the iron helmet from his face.

Shhh.

As the helmet slowly lifted, the crown prince's cold eyes grew bigger and bigger.

Long blonde hair poured like liquid gold and danced in the moonlight. Under the helmet looks pale, a slender neck is visible, followed by eyelid-like lips and a straight nose. Finally came his red eyes which were covered in thick eyelashes. Carlisle froze.

"…You!"

There was a strong difference between the rough black armor worn by the man and the beautiful appearance of a female doll underneath. Amazing effect.