I Became the Fiancé of a Crazy Heroine - Chapter 4

“Wha… What?”

Hanette stammers, taken aback.

She purposely mentioned alcohol and nightlife to provoke Sion.

But his reaction wasn’t what she expected, and it made her heart beat faster.

“Why are you so surprised? Isn’t that what every married couple does?”

“W-what “Couple”? We’re not even… married yet!”

“There’s nothing wrong with If we are not a couple. Everyone does it in secret, and then when you have kids, you get married.”

“That’s… that’s…”

Hanette blushed, and fidgeted, holding the hem of her skirt.

Certainly there were cases of one-night stands between men and women before marriage.

If they enjoyed each other, that was it, but if the woman got pregnant, it would lead to some form of marriage.

It was an engagement she didn’t want, but it wasn’t impossible, given the conditions.

“But it’s not good, If you marry like that, you’ll only end up regretting it.”

“Well… True. You and I both would regret it.”

“It’s not because, this marriage is against my will but… I suppose it’s a bit unfair to be used as a tool?”

Sion muttered, a bitter look in his eyes.

Resenting Fred or Robbins wouldn’t change anything.

Arranged marriages were more of a custom and a way to increase power.

If you became a noble of this world, you had to humbly accept it, whether you liked it or not.

“You must have someone in mind.”

“No? I don’t. I just don’t like being used as a tool.”

“No? But there must be someone who’s interested?”

“Nope. I prefer to be alone.”

Sion replied with sincerity and seriousness.

In the modern world, he had encountered so many people, and he had developed feelings of distrust and hatred.

Eventually, he began to hate humans and doubted himself.

Therefore, I tried to be alone as much as possible, but in the process, I accidentally stumbled into this world.

“Let me ask you the other way round. Do you have a crush on someone?”

“Me? I don’t have any, and it’s just annoying.”

“You drink and gamble but never meet a man, I’m surprised.”

Sion says cheekily and grins.

He already knew about Hanette, but he pretended not to in order to keep the conversation flowing.

Drinking and gambling were her go-to ways of appearing foolish, and she wasn’t going to get close to any men until she met the protagonist.

“It’s useless, you just keep talking to me and saying boring things.”

“What’s interesting to your sister?”

“Drinking, gambling.”

“… And what’s useful?”

“Mmm… Drinking and gambling?”

“Why do you live?”

“To drink and gamble.”

“Well, at least you’re having fun. You look very happy.”

“I’m enjoying myself. On the contrary, if we get married, you’ll be the only one unhappy.”

“Oh, so you want me to break it off?”

“I’d appreciate that.”

“Well, if you’re going to do it, you should do it yourself. I don’t want to lose anything.”

The engagement was made by the interests of both parties.

If one party wanted to break it off, they had to have a good reason.

If one wanted to break it off for no particular reason, the other would not be happy.

“…Sure. You and I are in the same situation, so what difference does it make if we fight?”

“That’s the first time you’ve been right since we came here.”

“I’ve always been right.”

“Are you arguing with me because you’re always right?”

“Only because you’re stubborn.”

“Ho ho… And you’re doing it because you’re merciful?”

“I’m pretty merciful. I’m listening to you, aren’t I?”

Hanette smiles mercifully and nods her head.

Sion lets out a mocking chuckle and calmly retorts.

“Why does my sister always say what I want to say?”

“Cause I’m three years older, so I put up with it.”

“If I were older, my hand would reach out first.”

“Why hit me? Just ignore It.”

“Ignore someone if they’re older, but listen to them if you’re younger? What kind of thinking is that?”

“What’s the point of fighting with kids? you should listen to them.”

“You look young, but your thoughts are old. I should honour that.”

“Then you should honour me, and I should honour you?”

“Alas, I am young and have no intention of mingling with an old lady.”

“Okay? That’s good. I don’t want to mingle with a kid with hardly any hair either.”

Both lifted their teacups at the same time, sitting straight up.

It wasn’t a great first meeting, but they got to know each other a little better.

Of course, Sion knew enough about Hanette to take it easy.

‘She’ll run away at the end of the three months…’

In the original story, the engagement period for Sion Laird and Hanette Adelaira was set at three months.

Before the wedding, Hanette Adelaira would make a last-minute escape with the protagonist.

Sion Laird would be left alone, but the engagement would not be broken.

‘It’s now extended it to six months, so I’ll just have to wait and see.’

Sion Laird was an Extra, but in this world, he was the son of a Marquis, a man of some prestige.

Though , he was an extra! He had wealth, connections, and the ability to manipulate the flow of the world if he so desired.

Of course, he didn’t want to be unnecessarily intrusive, and for now, he wanted to find out why Sion Laird didn’t break off their marriage.

‘It’s probably a silly reason, but it wouldn’t hurt to find out.’

The coincidence was too bizarre to be true.

A wasted idiot, a fiance to a heroine, intertwined with protagonists from beyond, an engagement that lasted until the end.

He wondered why he was possessed by Sion Laird, bringing him to this world.

‘There must be something… Or maybe there isn’t.’

Sion stares at Hanette, troubled.

She was a heroine, but she would grow into a powerhouse alongside the protagonist.

It would be a while before that day came, and he had to prepare himself for it.

‘There’s only one magic sword I can get my hands on, and I need to get that before I can attempt any action.’

***

Hanette’s room in the Duke of Adelaira’s mansion.

Hanette removed her dress with the help of her maids.

She had reluctantly worn the dress because it was her engagement, but it didn’t suit her.

Perhaps once she was married, she would wear only dresses until she died.

“If you’re done, leave.”

Hanette waved her hand in the air, overcome with exhaustion.

The maids bowed and quietly left the room.

‘I think it’s time to leave.’

Hanette lay down on her bed, clad only in her underwear.

She had been preparing for this for quite some time, and she was saving up money for it.

She had no one she could trust, but somehow she managed to get by, acting alone.

She wished she had more time, but an emergency calls for action.

‘I’d rather fight the demons than be stuck here.’

Hanette had grown up following her parents’ every word.

It was more like an order, and her will was always suppressed.

The stronger the pressure, the stronger the desire to escape, and the stronger the desire to be strong.

‘I can do this.’

Hanette had been awakened to magic at an early age, and was taught how to best use it.

It took time to learn it in secret, but eventually she was able to manifest it.

If she could join a renowned knighthood, or make a name for herself as a mercenary, she could escape her family once and for all.

‘I wish I knew someone.’

Hanette could not move freely.

She was always accompanied by a maid in the manor, and a knight for an escort when she went out.

Even if she wanted to learn from the mages, they kept distance from her.

‘Even if I’m gone, they’ll be fine by on their own.’

Hanette turned, suddenly recalling the person she had met today.

Sion Laird, the youngest son of the Marquess of Laird, her fiancé and the man she was to marry.

He, too, seemed dissatisfied with this engagement, and seemed to have no intention of getting to know or getting close to her.

‘… He’s all talk.’

Sion Laird responded to all of her taunts with the same attitude.

As the youngest son, she thought he’d been spoilt, but he didn’t hesitate to attack her, embarrassing her.

Perhaps it was the frequent attendance at social gatherings, or the experience of meeting so many different people.

‘Well, at least he’s better than those guys who try to flirt, and brag.’

She was tired of men approaching her with the same objective.

They were either looking at her looks, her family name, or just looking for a quick hook-up.

They were trying to fit in somehow, even if it meant acting like they lived on alcohol and gambling to look like a fool.

‘He’s good-looking… that’s all…’

Sion Laird had made such a distinctive impression on her that she couldn’t help but recall his appearance.

His silvery hair shimmering in the breeze. His deep violet eyes, his cold, almost spiteful aura.

It’s hard to believe he hadn’t been in a relationship before.

‘He’s not pretentious, he’s laid back, doesn’t get pushed around.’

As her parents had hoped, Hanette met with many of the noble children and engaged in dull conversations.

It was all about greeting, trying to make friends, flattering each other, and humbly retreating.

Day after day, mental fatigue accumulated, and the thought that I was wasting my time never left my mind.

By comparison, I found myself relaxing with Sion Regard, who didn’t hold back and said what he wanted to say.

‘We should have met as friends…’

Hanette smiles faintly, aware of the reality she is in.

They were already engaged, so it was impossible to be friends.

They’d either get married, or they’d go their separate ways.

There were only two possible outcomes.

‘I can’t be childish. I don’t want to get married yet.’

I wanted to be able to choose my own partner.

You’re going to be together for the rest of your life, and you’re going to have a lot of memories and love to share.

The idea of being forced to marry someone you’ve never met was cruel.

‘If we’re going to get married, we should at least be compatible…’

Hanette tilts her head and ponders.

For the first time in her life, she felt like she wanted to be friends with someone.

That meant she liked him a little bit, and wouldn’t feel uncomfortable around him.

‘He’s got a nice personality, he’s got a nice face, he’s not from a bad background…’

Hanette sat up straight, realising something.

It was a sudden thought, but it didn’t feel out of place.

It seemed quite plausible, given the conditions.

‘Can I marry him?’

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