“I hope I’m not being presumptuous, but I want you to share those feelings with me. I am here as your wife, Reiner. Please, don’t bear this burden alone, talk to me… Do you know how worried I was about you when there was no reply to the letter? Please, Reiner, don’t shoulder everything by yourself…”
She gently wove her words and softly pulled Reiner’s head into her chest. Then, she warmly embraced him with a loving hug. At that moment, various emotions within Reiner began to overflow.
Nunnaly, without hesitation, accepted all of Reiner’s overflowing emotions with compassion.
A few months later……. Since Nunnaly had come to the Baldia domain as a bride, the atmosphere in the mansion had brightened considerably. It was probably due to Nunnaly’s nature, but her bright smile and occasional mischief reminded everyone in the mansion of Trett. Incidentally, the main target of her mischief was Reiner, although Dynas and Galun were also occasionally victims.
Reiner continued to investigate the bandit group, but he couldn’t find any clues about the assassination. However, the lack of information was also a kind of information. The fact that no clues had emerged so far suggested that an entity with considerable “great power” was involved. Sitting at his desk in the study, pondering, Reiner muttered:
“…No matter how many years it takes, I will surely make them pay for laying hands on the Baldia family.”
At that moment, there was a violent knock on the study door. Wondering what was happening, he immediately responded, and the door opened to reveal Nunnaly. However, her expression was different from usual, filled with deep sorrow.
“Nunnaly, what’s wrong? Has something happened?”
Reiner stood up and approached Nunnaly, who threw herself into his chest and spoke with a trembling voice.
“Father… A letter came saying that Father has passed away in the Imperial Capital…”
“…!? Lord Tristan!!”
As Reiner’s face showed an expression of shock, she tearfully held out a letter. It was a letter addressed to Nunnaly from the Ronamis family. The seal was already broken, and Reiner carefully took out the contents and read through them.
The content of the letter was a report that Tristan Ronamis had died suddenly due to an attack from his chronic heart condition, and a request for Nunnaly to return temporarily to the Imperial Capital for the funeral.
Reiner frowned and gently asked Nunnaly:
“Was Lord Tristan’s heart weak…?”
Nunnaly nodded in Reiner’s chest and spoke with a trembling voice.
“…Yes, but in recent letters, he said he was feeling better, and even the doctor said there were no problems, so I was relieved.”
“…I see. Anyway, let’s prepare immediately and go to the Imperial Capital.”
Although Reiner was surprised by the sudden news of death, he felt a strong desire to support Nunnaly more than anything. That day, Lord and Lady Reiner set out for the Imperial Capital to attend Tristan’s funeral.
Upon arriving at the Ronamis house in the Imperial Capital, Nunnaly was welcomed by the household members. Afterwards, Tristan Ronamis’s funeral was held. As it was a funeral held in the Imperial Capital and the Ronamis family was of distinguished lineage, there were more attendees than expected. As a result, it turned out to be a larger-scale funeral than anticipated.
Among the attendees, figures such as Arwin and Berlutti could be seen, along with other prominent nobles of the empire. As the funeral ended, Reiner was approached by Arwin.
“…Reiner, it must have been tough for you, especially since you just lost your parents too.”
Reiner gently shook his head and replied with kind words.
“Nunnaly supported me during my time… Now I want to be there for her.”
Arwin was surprised by Reiner’s response and smiled, realizing how close the two had become. However, after glancing around briefly, Arwin’s face turned serious, and he whispered so that only Reiner could hear.
“I’ll tell only you this: there are suspicious circumstances surrounding Lord Tristan’s death. I’ll investigate discreetly, so please take care of Lady Nunnaly.”
“What…!? I understand. But please let me know if you find anything.”
Arwin nodded quietly to Reiner, who wore a perplexed expression. Inwardly, Reiner felt intense anger, wondering if her father had also been caught up in some conspiracy, just like his own parents.
Afterwards, Tristan’s funeral concluded without incident. Reiner stayed by Nunnaly’s side, continuously supporting her. However, apart from the funeral, another issue needed to be resolved. Since Nunnaly had married into the Baldia family, the Ronamis family was left without an heir. Because of this, all those who worked for the Ronamis family were filled with sadness over the loss of their lord and anxiety about their future.
On the way to the imperial capital by carriage, Nunnaly had consulted Reiner about this matter. Reiner devised a plan for the Ronamis family’s staff. He decided to welcome them to work at either the Baldia family mansion in the imperial capital or their estate in Baldia territory.
This plan was well-received by those who had worked for the Ronamis family, and almost all of the staff were welcomed into the Baldia family.
Moreover, Nunnaly inherited all of the Ronamis family’s assets. However, this meant that the Baldia family would essentially absorb the Ronamis family. To avoid becoming too large as a single noble family, it was decided that only the territories and mansions owned by the Ronamis family would be held in trust by the empire.
After the funeral and completing the necessary arrangements, Reiner and his wife left the rest to the butlers of both families and began their journey home.
When the Reiner couple returned to their mansion in Baldia territory, Nunnaly felt dizzy as she was about to step out of the carriage and leaned on Reiner for support. Though she bravely said, “I’m fine,” Reiner immediately told her to rest in bed and called for a doctor as a precaution.
Nunnaly said, “You’re overreacting,” but she smiled, appreciating Reiner’s concern.
Soon after, the doctor Reiner had called arrived. It was a female doctor, a considerate choice to help Nunnaly feel more at ease.
Reiner waited in another room until the examination was complete. When the doctor called him in to share the results, he entered the room where Nunnaly was waiting. She was sitting up in bed, her face slightly flushed and looking happy.
Wondering what had happened, Reiner had a puzzled expression, unable to connect Nunnaly’s expression with the reason he had been called in. Seeing Reiner’s confusion, Nunnaly smiled, and the female doctor spoke gently with a smile.
“Lord Reiner, congratulations. Lady Nunnaly is with child.”
“Huh…? With child? Pregnant!?”
Reiner’s eyes widened in surprise at the doctor’s words. When Reiner turned his gaze to Nunnaly, she smiled sweetly while placing her hand on her belly.
“Hehe… Our child is here. I was surprised too.”
“I… I see… Thank you, Nunnaly. Nothing could make me happier.”
On this day, amidst a series of sad events, unexpected good news was brought to the couple.
The news of Nunnaly’s pregnancy was quickly shared, and the Baldia family mansion was filled with blessings.
One day, Reiner visited Nunnaly’s room, saying he had something to discuss. Looking somewhat embarrassed but determined, Reiner began to speak.
“Well… about the name for our child. My father had apparently said before he passed that if he had a grandson, he’d like to name him ‘Reed,’ and if it was a granddaughter, ‘Meldy.’ If it’s alright with you, could we use these names?”
After finishing, Reiner handed Nunnaly a letter he had received from Trett. She looked surprised but accepted the letter. After reading its contents, she smiled gently.
“Hehe… Your father and mother were really looking forward to us… and this child…”
Nunnaly murmured, shifting her gaze to her belly and lovingly caressing it. Then, looking back at Reiner, she answered cheerfully.
“I think they’re wonderful names. ‘Reed’ for a boy, ‘Meldy’ for a girl… both are lovely.”
“Thank you, Nunnaly.”
Reiner was so happy with Nunnaly’s words that he showed a gentle smile he usually didn’t reveal to anyone.
Time passed, and Nunnaly safely gave birth to a boy with the same hair color and eyes as Reiner. The boy was named ‘Reed Baldia.’
A few years later, Nunnaly gave birth to a girl with beautiful red hair and eyes like her own. This child was named ‘Meldy Baldia,’ and the Baldia family was blessed even more.
In a room of a certain mansion…
“Although it deviated from our initial plans, Nunnaly and Reiner have married. What shall we do now?”
In the darkness where faces couldn’t be seen, a man’s respectful voice echoed. In response, another man’s voice resonated in the darkness.
“…We observe.”
The second man’s voice carried gravitas and authority.
“Observe… you say?”
A questioning reply from the respectful voice echoed in the room.
“Yes… It was necessary, but we moved a bit too conspicuously. It’s dangerous to act further. Hence, we shall observe for now.”
“…Understood.”
After the respectful voice of the man was heard acknowledging the authoritative voice, the presence of the men faded from the room.
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