Chapter 53
The clear change between Hisran and Zephiroth could not have gone unnoticed by the Red Tower wizards.
When two or more wizards gathered, they were busy talking about this change. As the parties, The Tower Master and Deputy Tower Master, and the only witness, Diana, kept her mouth shut, the wizards worked hard to reason and come up with their own hypotheses.
‘It must have been that the Deputy Tower Master caught the Tower Master’s tremendous weakness for the lord of the deputy! It’s also in relation to Miss Jaeha.’
Jaeha also had eyes and ears, so she saw Hisran be embarrassed by Zephiroth like someone who ate something wrong, and also encountered the hypotheses circulating among the wizards.
Curious about the inner circumstances, she tried to ask Hisran suddenly in daily life or secretly in bed, but she did not achieve much. When Zephiroth’s name was mentioned, he would hug her with a sad-looking face or dug into her arms before mumbling that one day she would find out.
‘Gosh.’
Even though she knew nothing else, she knew very well that it had to do with her.
Jaeha decided to leave it alone for the time being because he was cute.
Hisran looked discouraged while she was trying to dig a little bit more and his attitude towards handling paperwork was positive no matter what the circumstances were. Zephiroth’s real personality wasn’t as good as his outward appearance, but at least, it was a decision she could make, knowing he wasn’t going to harm Hisran.
Time passed at a constant rate whether Hisran was suffering or not. About three months later, on the exact 795th day after Jaeha and Hisran became lovers, the two headed to the downtown area for an evening date.
The restaurant they booked was not only famous for its delicious cuisine, but it was even more famous for its elegant exterior and beautiful décor. It was also a place the two had visited a few times before.
“Oh? Hisran, look over there. It looks like a small fountain. I think they really care about the interior here.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
The reason for the sudden appearance of an indoor fountain that was not here yesterday was simple.
It was because Hisran donated it to the restaurant for today’s event. He commissioned the Red Tower with his own money, and the wizards of the magic engineering department succeeded in installing the fountain in time this morning.
In addition, in order for the event to proceed smoothly, some wizards had entered the restaurant disguised as guests.
This was not the only thing Hisran prepared. Referring to Jaeha’s opinion that an appropriate number of audience was okay, he paid a commission to the restaurant and asked them to only accept half the usual number of guests, and also left the specially made flower decorations and tableware.
Thanks to this, the flower decorations on the table where they were seated were particularly splendid and beautiful.
“This is pretty.”
“Do you like it?”
“Yes, but it seems that only this place has a different decoration?”
“Because I prepared something special for you.”
“You have a sense.”
Perhaps, it was because Hisran had well taken care of the little things when it came to her, so Jaeha didn’t seem to question other possibilities.
The food they ordered came out one after the other.
The food that came out in a particularly pretty bowl today was delicious. With a satisfied expression on her face, Jaeha emptied the plate.
As dessert and tea were being served, Hisran stood up briefly from his seat. Jaeha, who was waiting for him to return, sipped coffee in a relaxed position as she glanced at the front of the restaurant at the murmur of other guests.
There was a dazzlingly pure white piano. It was meant for ornamental purposes, not for performance. All of a sudden, Hisran, who had changed into a black tailcoat with a slight reddish tint, moved his steps towards the piano.
In this Empire, Hisran Ephesion was the most famous and well-known person, more than the Emperor and Crown Prince. Because of that, they would use mind impairment magic to prevent troublesome things when they were dating.
But now, he had dispelled that magic. His handsome and famous face was enough to attract the attention of the other guests in the restaurant.
Jaeha and Hisran’s eyes met.
He then smiled and sat down on a chair in front of the piano. The white, fine fingers began to tap the keys.
Suddenly remembered a scene she saw at a cafe a few months ago, Jaeha’s heart pounded rapidly. The light and sweet melody reached her ear. Even though it was one of the common serenade songs, for this moment, it was only for her.
Dressed in a tailcoat and playing the white piano, Hisran was as wonderful as a painting.
She realized once again that his appearance was good. Jaeha did not know if her gaze would fall from her lover. Her cheeks were slightly red.
Though she was not the only one who was surprised to see Hisran like this. Even the wizards of the Red Tower who entered the restaurant disguised as guests or were hiding and watching with magic were startled.
Their Tower Master and his problem with his mouth and fire-like personality. He was such a handsome man who looked good in such a get up.
Jaeha, who was concentrating on Hisran’s piano playing, felt someone approaching the table where she was sitting. There wasn’t even the sound of footsteps or the presence, and the familiar feeling of magical power caught her attention for a moment.
Zephiroth sat down on Hisran’s seat and spoke in a gentle voice.
“It is quite a famous anecdote in the social circles of the Kainus Empire that the Young Master of Marquisate Ephesion changed his music teacher five times. It seems that God has distributed his talents and humanity fairly evenly.”
Jaeha could get some sense of that word.
“…Did you teach Hisran the piano in the last few months after you signed an unfair contract?”
“What do you mean by an unfair contract? I was just granting the earnest request of the Tower Master.”
As usual, the appearance of the man smiling and talking made him feel mean.
Poor Hisran, he must have suffered a lot. She didn’t mind if he harassed and bullied her man, but it was a bit too much when he harassed and bullied someone else for whatever reason.
Jaeha blinked her eyes at Zephiroth once and then concentrated on the performance again.
At the same time, he didn’t open his mouth anymore. It was a reward for Hisran for working hard on the paperwork and managing two serenades over the past three months that Zephiroth sneaked up here.
Although there were two or three crises in the middle, Hisran got up from his seat after he finished her performance without too much fuss.
The beautiful golden eyes captured only one person.
“Jaeha, you are the most precious thing in the world.”
As soon as the words were finished, a golden path that started in front of him and ended in front of Jaeha appeared. It was the result of someone from the Red Tower spreading the magic after spraying the reagent on the floor beforehand.
The sparkling road was beautiful and dreamy.
Hisran, who walked down the path and arrived in front of her, knelt down on one knee. As it was not easy to see the arrogant Red Tower Master kneeling on his knees, the sound of people gasping for breath could be heard from all over the place.
Zephiroth, who had already disappeared, reappeared in a corner of the restaurant and performed his magic just in time for Hisran to take the ring out of his arms.
Then, the water of the indoor fountain changed into the shape of cute little birds, and a harp with a beautiful melody flowed out. It was the skill of a wizard who boasted outstanding skills in water and fantasy magic.
The guests forgot to eat and watched the situation while holding their breath.
“I’ve been waiting for today since the moment I fell in love with you.”
It wasn’t empty words, it was sincere.
Jaeha knew Hisran’s acting skills were good, but she didn’t expect him to jump in like this as soon as the period ended. She guaranteed that if she had deducted one day from the dating period, the man in front of her would have memorized it and hastened his proposal by that much. It was really great.
“Do you like me that much?”
“I love you.”
“Have you never been disappointed or bored in over two years?”
“You are a new and fascinating person every moment.”
It must be tough to get out of such love-blindness.
“It was only after I met you that my world became truly colorful.”
It was the same for her.
It was only after she met Hisran that her dry world became fresh and colored with various colors.
“I swear by the magic that is located in the deepest part of my heart, I will love only you as a companion until all of me turns into a handful of magic and returns to nature.”
It was the strictest and most dangerous vow.
Not only Jaeha, but Zephiroth and the Red Tower wizards were astonished. As long as he had made that oath, if he had anyone else in his heart, he would become debilitated, unable to use magic, or he would die as it is.
“You…”
“Will you be with me for the rest of my life, Jaeha?”
I refuse any refusal.
It felt like such a phrase was written on Hisran’s face.
Was there anything else…? A man passionate enough to learn the piano for his lover by being obedient to his subordinates for three months. She had to take responsibility after making him so love-blind.
Jaeha shrugged her shoulders and extended her left hand to him.
“Good. Let’s live happily ever after, Hisran. I love you.”
Hearing that she loved him from her, Hisran smiled broadly. A new ring was put on the ring finger of her left hand, which had already been fitted with a coupling ring. Beautifully crafted diamonds shone brilliantly.
It was a token that promised an eternal future beyond love.
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