Summary
[ Become Maxim von Waldeck’s wife in name only. ]
That was the simple mission assigned to Daisy, a secret agent of the revolutionary army.
Maxim von Waldeck, a mercenary born out of wedlock, known as the royal family’s hunting dog.
He was being thrown into the line of fire as cannon fodder, and his chances of surviving the war were slim. No woman was willing to step into the role of becoming a widow.
The plan was straightforward: act as his wife in name during the war, then escape before the kingdom was conquered after their defeat.
If she could pull that off, she’d walk away with a hefty sum and retire comfortably.
“I’ll be back soon, wife.”
Yes, it was nice meeting you. Rest in peace.
“We’ll consummate the marriage when I return.”
You dream big, don’t ya? May you pass on peacefully.
She assumed it was just his hopeful dream of a blissful future.
…But then.
[ Maxim von Waldeck Achieves an Unprecedented Great Victory! ]
Things went completely opposite of what she had expected.
[ National Hero Grand Duke Waldeck! What do you most look forward to upon your return home? ]
[ Holding my beloved wife, Daisy, in my arms. ]
No way, that can’t be right.
This has to be a misprint or something, she thought.
But Maxim von Waldeck was a man who took his promises as seriously as his life.
“I’m back, my wife.”
And with those words, he suddenly pulled her into his arms.
Daisy’s eyes darted around in confusion at his unexpected behavior.
“Shall we head to the bedroom now?”
“Pardon?”
He whispered softly in her ear, a lazy smile painted on his lips.
“Forgive me, but I’m in a bit of a hurry.”
He was already heavy and hot, the front of his trousers straining as if they were about to burst.
‘Is this bastard some sort of perverted lunatic?’
Could Daisy safely divorce him before her cover was blown?
Genre: European Ambiance, Historical Fiction, Romance Fantasy
Tags: #Marriage-Before-Love #Contract Relationship/Marriage #Class Difference #Romantic Comedy #Adult Content #Lust-Before-Love #Cunning ML #Scheming ML #Seductive ML #Aloof FL #EmotionallyGuarded FL #Quirky FL #Misunderstandings #Rivals/Enemies #Love-Hate-Relationship
Male Lead: Maxim von Waldeck (26)
A mercenary feared across the continent for his cruelty, with expertise in firearms and torture. He is the illegitimate son of a princess and secretly a direct descendant to the royal family. After being kidnapped as a child and watching his parents be killed by the revolutionary army, he is fueled by his desire for revenge and becomes the royal family’s loyal dog. Despite being sent to battle as cannon fodder, he miraculously returned as a war hero without a single scratch, achieving a great victory.
Though cold and ruthless, he is known for being extremely devoted to his wife. To prevent Daisy from divorcing him, he resorts to using every trick in the book. Charm, threats, even seduction. He’s a smooth talker with no apparent weaknesses, and his mysterious side makes it hard to figure out what he’s really thinking.
Female Lead: Daisy von Waldeck (23)
Code name: “Easy.” The top-class ace assassin of “Clean,” a secret organization of the revolutionary army. Though she is quick-witted and calm under pressure, she has a quirky and innocent side that doesn’t quite fit her ruthless profession. She has a soft spot for cute, beautiful, and fragile things. Whether that’s babies, animals, flowers, or even Maxim. She’s the type of character who’s tough with the strong, but gentle with the weak.
After a near-death experience on a mission, she is saved and baptized by Sister Sophia, which led her to repentance. She vows never to kill again and decides to retire, but the leader of the revolutionary army holds her weaknesses against her and assigns her one final mission.
That mission is to marry a man destined to die in the war and then quietly disappear as a widow. However, when her “husband” Maxim von Waldeck returns, she realizes he is the most dangerous man she’s ever faced.
Recommended For: Readers who want to see a battle of wits between a female lead determined to get a clean divorce and a big payout, versus a male lead who refuses to let her go, all within a “marriage battle” dynamic.
Quote: Who slaughters an entire enemy army just because they want to have s*x?
※ This novel’s chapters are half chapters, but they’re numbered normally to make things simple. Moving forward, the TL will be posting as often as she can to compensate for the length.