Chapter: 770
In the past, swordsmanship and archery were competed, but as gunpowder and cannons were introduced, it was changed to a hunting competition.
“Theor hated it, so the Emperor decided to have a swordsmanship competition. To be precise, Theor said he saw it in a fairy tale book and wanted to do such a competition.”
In fact, it was jousting that appeared in a fairy tale.
A swordsmanship competition would be better than jousting.
Both are dangerous, but if the swordsmanship competition becomes serious, the referee may separate them in the middle, but there is no one to stop the jousting even if an accident occurs.
“Yeah well, it’s not bad to revive old traditions too.”
“Theor was bored so we decided to have a picnic together tomorrow. Would you like to go together, grandpa?”
“No, I just want to rest because it’s hot.”
The Marquis hurriedly refused.
It seemed like he wanted the three of them to enjoy their time together.
Astelle didn’t bother to point out and said again, “Don’t do that and go with us. If you don’t go, Theor will be very sad.”
After asking him a few more times, she finally got the answer she wanted.
The Marquis looked at Astelle while holding the teacup and said, “It’s nice to see you like this.”
Hearing that, Astelle looked at her grandfather. Her grandfather let out a low sigh and avoided her gaze, looking out the window.
“Like it or not, this kind of life suits you.”
Astelle responded calmly, “I grew up hearing that I had to live this kind of life from a young age.”
Ever since she was a child, she had been brainwashed that she should become the empress, so had no choice but to get used to it.
“Do you want to go back to the East?” asked the Marquis, looking sadly at Astelle.
“What about you, grandpa?”
Astelle knows that her grandfather saving up the pension he receives every month.
Does he want to return to the countryside someday?
“I don’t care where I live, but how long will I live?”
The Marquis answered stubbornly and looked straight at Astelle with eyes filled with pity.
“But I hope you live your life the way you want.”
“……”