I Became a Barbarian's Bride - Chapter 59
Nisha, who had accidentally ended up eavesdropping, rolled her eyes.
“The current Katun has healing abilities, right?”
“Yeah. I’ve seen her healing injured animals sometimes.”
“These days, even the Kagan seems less sensitive about his eye pain and comes out alone at night less often. It’s really fortunate.”
Nisha frowned and rubbed the back of her neck before quietly stepping away.
‘What on earth am I doing?’
She sighed and turned around, still rubbing her neck.
“Hey, did you hear about that thing?”
“What thing?”
“That… Arha, Sub-chief of Elbana is coming to the banquet.”
“Oh… if it’s that, I heard something similar. Princess Rose from the neighboring country is also coming.”
Hearing names of women coming from all over, Nisha tilted her head.
‘Are these the candidates for His Highness’s consort?’
The thought of already having to deal with rivals made her feel tired.
‘I need to clearly show that I have no intention of interfering in their relationship.’
After all, Nisha didn’t want much.
She just wanted a quiet, peaceful life without having to watch out for others, or perhaps eternal rest.
“Will the Katun be okay?”
“She’s so fragile… Did you hear about the results of her recent check-up? They said her bones are so weak they could break with just a light touch.”
“That’s why the Kagan talked to the physician and had soft rugs laid out all along the Katun’s paths…”
Hearing them, Nisha rubbed her forehead as her feet sunk deeper into the rugs on the floor.
‘I can’t exactly reveal that I’m basically indestructible.’
Determined to somehow return things to normal, she slowly started walking.
‘I never thought I’d end up thinking Xieman was better than Roshan.’
She thought as she walked aimlessly.
Whenever she had too many thoughts or wanted to think about nothing at all, she would wander aimlessly with a blank expression, just walking wherever her feet took her.
Whether her feet bled or her legs swelled up and signaled that they couldn’t take it anymore.
‘I wonder…’
When will I ever get to live the life I want?
She suddenly felt curious.
The consideration she received in this foreign land, in a life where even death didn’t go as planned, sometimes felt suffocating.
“If there’s one thing you wish for, I’ll grant it.”
“…Pardon?”
“Let’s make it our secret, even from my son. Just between us.”
“…”
“Even if it’s something that goes against the Kagan’s will or Xieman’s interests, I’ll grant it. So, for example… even if you want to escape from this country.”
The memory of the former king’s words suddenly made her smile weakly.
If she completed all the tasks she had to do, would he really grant her wish, despite being so cold to everyone except his wife?
“Found you, Nisha.”
The moment a hand reached out and touched her shoulder from behind, she jumped.
Unable to turn her head, she took a deep breath, her shoulders trembling.
Kagan quickly pulled his hand back.
“Sorry, did I scare you? Princess.”
“Oh, j-just a little.”
Seeing her pale face, Kagan frowned slightly.
“Sorry. You don’t like being grabbed from behind?”
“Yeah, sorry.”
She furrowed her brow, recalling the twins who used to sneak up on her with all sorts of pranks and violence.
“No, I’m the one who’s sorry.”
“Why were you looking for me…?”
“Oh! Princess. Would you mind having lunch outside? I feel like I haven’t shown you around Xieman properly since you arrived. Starting tomorrow, with the banquet, your face will be too well-known to move around freely.”
Nisha shook her head at his suggestion.
“No, I’d like it.”
“I can disguise myself, but you should have a chance to explore comfortably. This is where you’ll be living, after all.”
“Yes.”
