I Want To Die One Day Before You - Chapter 132
“W-What are you talking about?”
“What did you say again? ‘If you want to know, you should touch it yourself’? You’re quite something.”
“Why in the world were you listening?”
Rufus already felt like he was dying.
“Rufus, don’t be embarrassed. Being s-xually active is something to be proud of.”
“Do you really have to say such things to me right now?”
Baroness Inferna, resting her chin on her hand, twirled her teacup.
“So, when do you plan to propose to the Saintess?”
“…I already did.”
Rufus mumbled, covering his face with one hand.
“What? You’ve already proposed?”
“Yes.”
“The ring?”
“Excuse me?”
“Rufus, don’t tell me you proposed without a ring?”
“…I did.”
“You’re a disgrace to our family.”
The Baroness clicked her tongue.
“You wretched brat. How could you propose without a ring? Have you forgotten your roots because you’re too busy fighting demons?”
“I didn’t have time to prepare.”
It was true. The first time he proposed was before he joined the demon subjugation army, so he couldn’t prepare a ring.
The second time he proposed, the timing was even worse. The king had ordered Rufus back to the border, so he couldn’t freely go out to get a ring. In the end, both proposals were done without a ring.
“That’s why I said I would return to the estate.”
Rufus made his best argument from his perspective.
“As the heir of the Inferna family, I want to give Sarubia the Baroness’s ring. So, the ring kept in the Inferna estate…”
“No.”
A firm refusal came.
“Are you planning to bury your grandmother alive while she’s still perfectly fine? As long as I live, there can’t be another Baroness. Use that ring when you inherit the title of Baron.”
“…”
It was the expected answer. It didn’t make sense to give Sarubia the Baroness’s ring while Baroness Inferna was still alive.
But it was a bit disappointing. Rufus was already designated as the next Baron of Inferna. Sarubia would marry him and become the Baroness. Everything was already set. Would it hurt to hold the ceremony a little earlier?
“Rufus, get a ring by tomorrow. Otherwise, you will no longer bear the Inferna name.”
Baroness Inferna scolded Rufus with a fierce look.
***
A guest arrived at Princess Sordid’s palace.
“Sordid.”
“Oh, Brother Camus.”
Princess Sordid stood up to greet her second brother.
“Sordid, you don’t look well.”
Prince Camus frowned as he observed Princess Sordid’s complexion.
Princess Sordid was usually adorned with beauty. However, today her face was so pale that it was quite distressing to see.
“Sordid, are you feeling unwell?”
Princess Sordid was about to be engaged to Imperial Prince Erius of the Empire. If she fell ill, it would be a disaster.
“I heard that Prince Erius will visit the kingdom again soon. Take good care of yourself.”
“I know that well, Brother. It’s just that…”
Princess Sordid, who was about to say something, bit her lip as emotions overwhelmed her. Her jewel-like eyes became moist, and soon, tears started to well up.
Prince Camus frowned.
“Sordid, what’s wrong?”
“Brother Camus…”
Finally, Princess Sordid began to cry.
“Father clearly said he would give me to the man who brings the Demon King’s head. But now that man, Rufus, has really brought the Demon King’s head. Does that mean I will become his wife?”
“That can’t be.”
Prince Camus scoffed.
“Sordid, don’t worry about nonsense. You will marry Prince Erius of the Empire. Ignore someone as lowly as Rufus.”
“Right? How could I mix with a country bumpkin from a Baron’s family like that man?”
Princess Sordid wiped her tears with a handkerchief.
“Your words calm me a little, Brother.”
“Don’t worry. If Rufus dares to claim you as his wife, I will punish him immediately.”
“Yes, please tell the same to Brother Viren.”
Princess Sordid glanced at Prince Camus for reassurance.
Crown Prince Viren still held the most power next to the king. Therefore, Princess Sordid needed to rely on him.
Prince Tarek had been looking for an opportunity to overthrow the crown prince all this time, and he was looking to elevate his position through the recent demon subjugation. However, his achievements were taken away by an unknown noble from a Baron’s family and he nearly died from demon attacks. Prince Tarek no longer had any power.
‘I no longer need to curry favor with Brother Tarek.’
Princess Sordid thought as she composed her beautiful face.
Previously, she had maintained a good relationship with Prince Tarek in case he gained power. But now, it was different.
Crown Prince Viren and his close ally, Prince Camus, were the center of power that would lead the kingdom from now on.
Princess Sordid led Prince Camus to a table in the garden.
“So, what brings you to see me?”
Princess Sordid smiled seductively, as if she had never shed a tear.
“Actually…”
Prince Camus glanced around cautiously. Understanding the gesture, Princess Sordid dismissed all the maids and servants nearby.
“I have something to ask about Saintess Sarubia.”
