Chapter 59

Thanks to Alesia's proposal for the envoy, the Kingdom of Raminb has been enjoying peaceful days.

The Kingdom of Faril did not want to cause trouble with the allied countries, as they still did not understand what they could gain from it.

Few people knew the secret of the silk fabric. Each country had only a few individuals who knew. If the information leaked, the suspects would be limited. No one wanted to be excluded from the benefits of the miraculous fabric. The secret was tightly guarded.

Alesia turned fifteen, reaching adulthood in this country. Her contemporary, Princess Edna, married the second prince of the Kingdom of Barwara shortly after turning fifteen. In Barwara, there were those who objected to the marriage, arguing that despite the blood connection, the poor Kingdom of Raminb offered no benefit.

However, after the envoy's visit, the royal family suppressed all objections.

"The arrival of the second prince's bride from Raminb is a great fortune for our country," the king himself declared in public. And it is said that Princess Edna is being treated very well.

A letter from Princess Edna arrived for Alesia.

"Thanks to you, Alesia, I am being treated very well by everyone around me. I am grateful for the wonderful gift. Thank you so much. As a token of my gratitude, I am sending you a dress and accessories from a popular store in Barwara. I am so happy to finally be able to send you some accessories."

An expensive-looking, no, definitely expensive, dress, shoes, and accessories packed in a high-quality box were delivered to the farm via the prime minister.

"It's very kind, and I'm happy, but where am I supposed to wear this..."

When her parents asked her to show them, Alesia put them on with a wry smile, but her father and mother were teary-eyed.

"Wh-Why are you crying!"

"It's because you look like a bride."

"Mother is so happy that you've grown up safely. Alesia, you look so beautiful."

"Stop... don't cry."

There was a celebration at the farm.

Haakim's marriage was decided.

"I was surprised. Hey, Haakim, who's the bride?"

"She works at a vegetable stand in the market. She lives fairly close by, and she lost her father when she was young. My family doesn't have a father either, so we often encouraged each other. I've been saving money since I started working here. We've been planning to get married once we save enough to rent a house and live together."

Meanwhile, in the private room of the royal family.

"Father, I have repeatedly said that I need more time for the engagement."

"However, Mark, Alesia is better than any noble lady. If anyone complains, I will speak up."

"Yes, Alesia is the best. She is such a wonderful magician and has a good character."

Mark looked troubled as he tried to reason with his parents.

"Father, Mother, the people and the nobles do not know that Alesia, a farmer, is a magician. And what about Alesia's feelings..."

"Mark, why does Alesia dislike being known as a magician so much?"

"There are various reasons, but the one thing I am sure of is that neither Alesia nor her parents will be happy or feel safe if they are forced by the royal family's power."

Prince Moche the Second joined the conversation.

"By the way, have you even told Alesia how you feel, brother? If you dawdle, someone else might take her. There are two young men at the farm, right?"

"Issan is no problem. To Alesia, he's like a younger brother..."

But he wasn't sure how Alesia felt about Haakim. Haakim was a man who could be admired even by other men, honest and reliable.

"Mark, hurry up and get married and give us an heir. I don't know how long I will live."

"Father, you will definitely live a long life. The silk fabric that the country is making is almost ready."

Mark stood up.

"I'm going to the farm."

"Go ahead, Mark."

"Good luck, brother."

"It would be nice if she could be publicly recognized as a magician."

"That's why! Stop it, I'm just going to chat with Alesia!"

Mark, accompanied by Gil and the guards, stopped his fist just as he was about to knock on the door of Alesia's house, startled by the fragmented conversation he could hear from inside.

'Bride... Alesia... beautiful... Haakim... marriage... living together...'

(What? Haakim and Alesia are getting married?)

Prince Mark stood rooted to the spot in front of the door, his brother's words echoing in his ears.

'If you dawdle, someone else might take her.'

Click.

The door opened from inside, and Alesia's parents, heading to the fields, were surprised to see Prince Mark standing there, stunned.

"Your Highness! I apologize. Please, Alesia is just putting on the dress, so go ahead and take a look. She looks very beautiful."

"A, ah."

Prince Mark, whose face had lost all expression, entered the house to find Alesia, wearing a light blue dress and an elaborate necklace, looking at him with a troubled expression.