Accomplishments of the Duke's Daughter (Light Novel), Volume 4 by Reia

Author:Reia [Reia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: light novel
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
Published: 2021-12-15T08:00:00+00:00

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I’d been swamped with invitations to visit various houses ever since I attended the royal ball, so I was doing my best to visit as many families as I could. But honestly, all I wanted was to return to Armelia. Regrettably, since both my parents were indisposed, I had no choice but to stay in the capital. Most importantly, the economy in Armelia was stable. Our only concern was if Queen Ellia’s faction or Yuri made a move, and being in the capital put me in the most favorable position to deal with either of those events, should they occur.

The mood in the capital was one of disquiet. That impression grew stronger the more parties I attended. I could tell everyone was observing and assessing one another with utmost caution. I’d often described moving through the glitzy world of the aristocracy as walking into the lion’s den, but lately it felt even worse than that.

However, the capital couldn’t be the only focus of my attention. I had to look over reports and documents from Armelia, sign off on them, and give direction. Since I was so far away, it was important that I be highly detailed with my instructions in every matter.

Suddenly, I stopped writing. A thought had popped into my head: If I were to get married, I’d no longer be able to attend to this business. Acacia was a strictly patriarchal society. I definitely wouldn’t be allowed to work. Not only that, but I would have to leave Armelia. I’d always pictured myself not getting married and staying in the duchy forever. I certainly never imagined I would marry a prince and move to another kingdom. The thought of it opened a hole in my heart.

Here, I was surrounded by Tanya and my other friends, and I had Dean by my side. I shouldered a great deal of responsibility and had faced many arduous obstacles, but the job was fulfilling in the extreme. I’d carried it out with everyone’s support. I really had thought these days would last forever, even though I sometimes spoke of Berne taking over for me, once he had a family of his own. I had never dreamed it would end in this fashion.

“We’re bluebloods. It’s our duty to carry on our family’s lineage and protect it. That’s why our mothers and grandmothers, and their mothers before them, married for political reasons. That is the responsibility of the nobility, isn’t it?”

Mimosa’s words echoed through my mind. She was horribly right. Every part of me, flesh and blood, existed for my family and the country. That was both the duty and pride of a noble. But…

“Dean…” The name slipped out of my mouth. I had an overwhelming desire to see him. At the same time, I didn’t. If I saw him and talked to him, I’d be able to forget this pain for at least a little while. Simultaneously, if I saw him, I would be racked with even more pain. I would be unable to give him up.

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