Refusing Your Ex-Husband’s Obsession: A Guide - Chapter 241

Chapter 241

Translator: Yonnee

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After the celebration and the title conferment ceremony, Irene and her family planned to return to the Closch domain first.

Besides the title, the emperor had also granted them new territories and a mansion, but her parents seemed to be in a dilemma.

“Rin, are you done packing?”

“Yes, Mom.”

“You could stay a bit longer…”

Ciel, seemingly reluctant to let her go, had been following her around all morning, even though they would soon be together every day.

“We have to go. And I have to formally accept your proposal.”

“Of course, as you say.”

This time, unlike the impromptu proposal gifts sent previously, she was preparing to receive a real proposal gift. Approval from parents was one thing, but the procedure was another story.

“Rin, I won’t make you wait long.”

“You also have to move to your new mansion, so won’t you be busy?”

“Joining you comes first. Then we can make our new mansion our honeymoon home.”

“Hmm, should we?”

“Of course.”

Ciel and Irene exchanged brief farewells in the lobby. Meanwhile, Aiden was saying his heartfelt goodbyes to Rose.

“Rose, do you really have to go back?”

“But, Young Master…”

Rose was happy to see Aiden again but felt uncomfortable due to the pressure. The Aiden she met in the Closch domain was easy to be around, but here, he seemed like someone from a completely different world.

Her feelings for him hadn’t changed, but that didn’t make the discomfort disappear.

“I’ll take you there myself. Stay a bit longer.”

“I think it would be better to go with Marquis Closch and his family.”

“…Alright. I understand.”

Aiden was incredibly reluctant but could no longer hold her back. Still, he couldn’t hide his disappointment and kept sighing.

“Shall we go, then?”

Arthur had been waiting until now, but as he spoke up, Irene, Rose, David, and Helen agreed. Just as they were about to board the carriage loaded with their luggage, a carriage crossing the gates of the ducal residence caught their eye.

The white carriage was unmistakably used by the temple’s officials.

A knight hurried to the estate entrance and sought Ciel and Irene’s understanding.

“Please forgive the sudden visit. His Holiness the High Priest has an urgent message for you.”

Ciel thought the matter concerning the saintess was finally over, but hearing this, he frowned with unease. He shielded Irene behind him and asked in a low voice.

“What brings you here?”

“His Holiness requests a moment of your time before your departure. He assures that it won’t take long.”

“…Why appear now, when she’s leaving? Wasn’t there plenty of time before?”

“I’m merely the messenger of the High Priest’s words.”

Irene, staring intently at the visiting knight, then said,

“Ah, Sir Marco?”

Recognizing her, Marco couldn’t hide his joy and responded,

“Yes, Your Ladyship remembers me.”

“Of course. Have you found your pair?”

Irene already knew that each Esper had found their respective Guides, as she had heard from Lacie and other Espers she met.

“…Not yet.”

“Ah, I see. But surely, they will appear.”

Encouraged by Irene’s words, Marco smiled brightly.

“Knowing that Your Eminence the Saintess says so puts my mind at ease.”

“Don’t call her saintess.”

Ciel, who had been quietly observing, spoke up without hiding his displeasure. If anyone tried to obstruct the path Irene had chosen, he would personally go to war with the temple.

“Ah… I apologize. The memory of that day still lingers, causing my confusion.”

“I thought it was a decision made by Rin and that it was all settled.”

After some thought, Irene spoke to Ciel first.

“Shall we stop by on our way?”

“…Then, let’s go together.”

“Alright. Mom, Dad, Is it okay if we stop by the temple first?”

“Sure, since it’s on the way.”

“Thank you!”

Marco was worried he might fail to carry out the high priest’s orders, so he replied with a relieved voice.

“Then, we will escort you ourselves.”

With Marco’s words, the coachman driving the temple’s carriage opened the door for them. However, Ciel remained on guard.

“We will go in our family’s carriage.”

“Yes, understood.”

Ciel and Irene took a different carriage to the temple first, followed slowly by her family. Upon their arrival, the high priest was waiting for them.

“Thank you for accepting this sudden invitation.”

“But I don’t have much time, Your Holiness.”

Recalling the divine prophecy he had just received, the high priest smiled.

“I won’t take much of your time. I merely have something to give to the Saintess as instructed by the Goddess.”