Side Story Chapter 324

Love No matter how hard I think about it, I think its a luxury I cant afford. Iruca smiled bitterly.

However, Cain didnt give up.

I received a special order from Queen Consort Icarus.

...A special order?

I promised her that I would get you a boyfriend before she leaves for the Magic Tower.

Icarus had simply asked him to talk to Iruca about it, but his motto as the Martial Gods first knight was that any job worth doing was worth doing right.

On the other hand, Irucas attention went elsewhere.

Hold on. Shes going to the Magic Tower?! I-Is it because of Father?

Ah, yes. She got a message from Queen Consort Iceline. I guess you havent heard the news.Visitt novlbin(.)c/m for the ltest updates

Yes, Im serious. Which is why you should get a boyfriend, regardless of whether you like him or not. You might get to meet your father, so it would be rather sad if you were the only one who was single.

I dont care if Im standing among a hundred couples!

It matters because your father will scold me, not you, Cain answered.

Huh?

Hell say, Youre married even though youre all wrinkly, so why didnt you help my baby girl get married too?! Cain mischievously mimicked.

Iruca went silent.

Cain pounded his chest. Just trust me, Your Highness. Ill bring you a man youll like.

Im sorry to say this, but its a littleno, its very hard to trust you on this. Iruca narrowed her eyes.

Why is that?

You were single up until your sixties

Cain was left speechless.

Iruca sighed. Give me some time to think about it.

Im asking you to date someone at least.

I dont want to. Do I look like I have time for that?

Youre still young! You cant give up yet! Cain insisted.

No, I think I can give up dating in this life, Iruca answered firmly as she made her way back to her desk. I need to get some work done so that I can follow Mother to the Magic Tower.

Your work isnt what needs your attention right now, Your Highness. Youre at the perfect age to get married. In only a couple of years, youll be thirty and itll become harder for you to get married.

Didnt you just say that Im young? Besides, I dont want to marry someone whom I dont love just because itll get harder later. Iruca scowled at Cain, silently telling him not to bother her any further.

In the end, Cain could only sigh. But I still have to save face when I report to Lady Icarus, so do me a favor, please? Three dates. Go on one blind date with each of the three men I bring.

Thats too many. Lets make it one date.

What? Thats too

Id actually prefer not going on any dates, Iruca interrupted in a monotonous voice.

As expected from the daughter of Cains master, Iruca was stubborn.

Phew. Okay. One date it is.

In addition, you wont bother me about marriage after this date. Dont even try to send me on more dates.

Understood, Your Highness.

Cain gave up completely. He felt he had done enough for the sake of his old friend.

Y-Your Highness! One of Irucas strategists ran into the office.

What is it?

Umm We ran into a problem during the renovation of the main palace. The architects say that theyll have to change the blueprints because some parts dont meet the specs

Ahhh Nothing gets done without me. Iruca sighed dramatically. See? This is why I dont have time to date, Sir Cain.

Hold on, Your Majesty. Cant your strategists handle it if its just about the renovation? Its not like Avalons fate depends on this.

I was in charge of every stage in the construction. Its better this way. Even if I give people step by step instructions, surprises like this still occur.

But that would increase your workload too much.

Its better to work more than stress about it. Thats why Im the leader of these strategists.

Cain realized that Irucas meticulousness was both her greatest strength and weakness at the same time.

I seriously cant stand people who work inefficiently. They might as well go outside and play. Hmm. Actually, I think I would hate that even more, Iruca murmured.

*

After Iruca left her office, Cain headed outside. Staying in a room without its owner was too awkward.

Cain zoned out for a moment as he felt the sunlight on his face. Even though he had boldly declared that he would bring men that would attract Iruca, Cain wasnt sure if he would be able to do it. He sighed. Anyone would feel the same, considering how picky and focused Iruca was.

An irritating noise coming from the palaces roof jarred Cain from his thoughts. It was almost inaudible, but it was loud enough for his heightened senses to pick up. When Cain realized that the sound was snoring, he looked up at the sky.

Everyone is working right now and yet someone dares to take a nap. If I hadnt retired, I would be beating them within an inch of their life.

Cain nimbly leaped onto the rooftops to see who it was. It was Avalons laziest bum: Valmont. The moment Cain realized who that was, he immediately lost the urge to teach him a lesson. Well, not many people had the audacity to do what Valmont was doing anyway.

Gosh, Cain muttered.

It was said that one shouldnt mess with a person who was close to their retirement[1], but it bugged Cain quite a lot to see Valmont was napping, especially after he had just met Iruca, who was drowning in paperwork.

Hold on. A brilliant idea flashed across Cains head. Iruca and Valmont were total opposites of each other, so maybe

They might actually be a good match. Cains face lit up as he began to draw plans.

Marriage was supposed to be about complementing each other. And while Iruca was the most meticulous person in the world, Valmont couldnt be lazier. What would happen if they started dating?

Its a match made in heaven. Hahaha. Cain couldnt stop chuckling at the idea of putting Valmont through the wringer just before his retirement. The age gap wasnt much of a problem. The first time was always the hardest, but Kireua had gotten off to a fantastic start with Anna. The world couldnt look more beautiful in Cains eyes as he gently shook Valmont awake.

Hey, wake up.

Urgh! Valmont tried to fend off Cain. Who dares interrupt my sle Huh? Sir Cain?

Valmont sat up, blinking.

How was your sleep? Cain cheerfully asked.

Huh? Umm, well, it was okay. Valmont blankly wiped his cheek.

Cain gave him the most gentle smile he could manage. He hoped that his friend would get to experience a happy marriage too.

*

A huge lab in the Magic Tower lit up. Theta quickly put down his book, eyes wide with wonder, and ran over to Iceline where she stood in front of the light.

D-Did it work?

This is the last one. Iceline solemnly looked at the product of her long research.

It had already been close to a decade, but she hadnt changed much. While she still had her beauty from her twenties, she had also become elegant with age. Being one of only two Eighth Circle mages in Igrant had its benefits.

Both of the aforementioned Eighth Circle mages were working on this project, which made the impossible possible. However, dedicating both of their lives would still not have been enough without

Thank you, Creshua. This was only possible because of you. Iceline smiled.

No need to thank me. I did it because I wanted to.

The supreme dragon already exceeded the Eighth Circle, becoming the sole living Ninth Circle magebut Iceline suspected he might have reached the legendary level of the Tenth Circle.

Iceline shook her head. If you hadnt given me a piece of your heart, this research would never have met any success.

The final key in their research was a dragons heart, but because of the Battle God, their race had been slaughteredexcept for one. If Iceline hadnt had the sole survivors help, her dream would never have come true.

I wouldnt have been here if it hadnt been for him, so dont concern yourself with it, human mage.

Thank you. Im really grateful to you. Iceline excitedly bowed to Creshua over and over. She had endured everything for this day, so she was smiling from ear to ear. Im going to see you again no matter what it takes. Hold on a little longer, Joshua.

1. The raw is . Its a Korean military joke. The military tends to go easy on people who are about to be discharged from their service because people could file complaints against their officers after theyre discharged.

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