Thought It Was 'The End', Only to Return to a Changed Genre - Chapter 41
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The Female Lead, in Danger
The bell rang.
The large bell of the great church, which rang only twice a day, at 6 AM and 6 PM, was tolling at midday to bless the newlywed couple’s future.
To Adeline, it sounded like a curse rather than a blessing.
Gong— gong—
Or the sound of her life ending.
It would have been nice if she had seduced at least one crazy man to break in at this moment and kidnap her. Adeline regretted it too late. She should have gone on more dates…
“By the name of the Goddess, you are now joined as husband and wife. May Her blessings be with you in the days to come.”
Genevieve brought her hands together and bestowed the blessing in a devout voice.
Adeline could no longer stubbornly claim that she and the saintess had swapped places.
Seeing the male and female leads together, it wasn’t that she didn’t think everything would be perfect if they simply switched roles, but Genevieve had a husband. No matter how desperate Adeline was, she couldn’t possibly encourage adultery.
“Adeline. Raise your head.”
“…….”
Moreover, if the adulterous partner was this kind of mad dog—this crazed man with wild eyes who must be the very root of all evil—she felt even more sorry.
Shane lifted Adeline’s veil with his gloved hand.
“You should smile.”
“…Put yourself in my shoes for one second. Would you be able to smile?”
“I think I would.”
Shane lowered his voice and leaned slightly. Adeline turned her head away, following his gaze.
The central chapel at midday was filled with sparkling sunlight. The cold yet clear air made people’s faces distinctly visible.
The former Duke Blanchard was absent due to health reasons, but the Imperial Crown Prince filled in, bringing the Emperor’s congratulatory letter.
Many nobles related to the Blanchard family and distinguished figures were also present.
Emma and Gregory, Patrick and Jeff, were seen with emotional tears streaming down their faces.
Lloyd would be somewhere out there, and Lucian was probably hiding and watching. It was safe to say everyone she knew were all gathered here on this… cursed day.
Shane looked back at Adeline and said,
“Everyone is safe, thanks to you.”
“You’re really a bastard.”
“Since you’re complimenting me, try to smile.”
“…….”
“A bride receiving the saintess’s blessing shouldn’t look like she’s being sold off as a sacrifice….”
Adeline let out a hollow laugh unintentionally.
She wasn’t being sold off, but she was held hostage and couldn’t move. If it weren’t for the threats to Genevieve and her own family’s safety, Adeline would have run away long ago, never setting foot in not just Delmuz, but this whole damn empire.
“Yes, even if it’s just like that.”
“Ah, hey, wait….”
Shane’s finger lifted her chin, forcing her to look up.
‘Oh….’
Adeline’s eyes widened.
She knew Shane was handsome.
In a world with no other amusement, she often watched Shane’s face like a silent film. She was sure his face alone could sweep up all sorts of artistic awards even without a storyline or dialogue.
Any character with a name was guaranteed to be good-looking, and as the male lead, it was a given.
So she thought she knew well… but she didn’t.
Adeline made a strange face out of embarrassment. It would seem quite funny to Shane.
It was an unpleasant wedding.
An event hastily arranged in just a month, with no trace of happiness or love.
Marrying the woman who deceived him just to make her unhappy was an unfathomable stroke of madness, but no matter how enjoyable it was to ruin a major life event for someone, it had nothing to do with happiness.
Here is the translated excerpt, keeping the same writing style, character names, and formatting as the previous translations:
But then.
A soft kiss. Lips touched the corner of hers at an angle and pulled away.
Whether that happened or not, Adeline was staring blankly at Shane’s face.
The face that smiled as if he owned the world, so happy.
***
The reception was skipped.
Adeline was transported straight to the Blanchard estate after the wedding.
Just dressed up nicely, but how was this different from being a prisoner?
‘A prisoner would be better….’
A prisoner has a set sentence and isn’t threatened in real-time. In contrast, Adeline had to live with a man who wished for her unhappiness, not knowing how her life would unfold.
‘If he wants me to be miserable, should I cry my eyes out right in front of him?’
Would he be satisfied if I screamed in his ear that I’m going crazy from misery? Or should I lock myself up in a room, depressed like a truly miserable person?
Of course, Adeline could do even more if it meant Shane would be satisfied and let her go.
But silly little performances wouldn’t work anymore.
Her acting skills, worthy of a Best Actress award, were of no use. She had already used that trick once. Shane, along with her family, wouldn’t be fooled by the same thing again.