Beast Chapter 4

Chapter 4. Arcan

Freya was satisfied just by avoiding people’s eyes and hanging out at that wild party.

‘But this sudden political marriage.’

Furthermore, it’s with Arcan.

Of course, she doesn’t like marriages between humans and non-humans, but Arcan is a faraway country. She doesn’t know him well.

Above all, the Arcans hate Imperials so much that she’ll probably get bullied a lot if she goes there. They’re much bigger than Imperials, and they’re known for being fierce. They have rough tempers, and…

“Give me time to think.”

They’re in good shape, and on top of that-

“Do you need to think any further? I already sent a letter to the Emperor expressing our intentions.”

“It’s not that I need time. The Princess needs time to think too!”

She heard they’re big. And it’s huge.

….What?

“For the sake of the Empire’s prestige, we’re keeping the slave trade incident a secret, and we didn’t declare war right away. Look at how gentlemanly we’re being. Just give the Princess. What more are you worrying about?” 

The Arcan men are in good shape and big.

“If not, do you really want to break the agreement that was so hard to make?”

How can she escape from those who are threatening her with a proposal? Isn’t this a better situation than when she faced the prince of the Kingdom of Laphia? 

The man was dragged back to his home country after making a fuss about committing suicide right in front of her two years ago if she didn’t accept his proposal. Freya’s firm heart began to melt away in various ways.

‘I think about it carefully. If I go to Arcan, everything will end peacefully. Why wouldn’t I go?’

There’s no way to find a more peaceful way. And since she’s the next king’s match, she won’t die, get hurt, or starve. Ugh…

Freya raised her hands that she had been holding together as she looked at the men of Arcan who were wearing wide-brimmed clothes that showed their chests.

The emperor opened his mouth wide to get angry, but then turned to Freya.

“Baby?”

“I’ll go. It’s for Terdona.”

“What?”

“Freya?”

Freya’s eyes burned with ambition that she could never miss this great opportunity.

***

The news that the princess was going to Arcan to marry the next king began to spread throughout the empire.

“Is peace really coming now?”

“What nonsense! Our princess is suffering the humiliation of marrying such beasts. You can’t say such things so calmly!”

Naturally, the story of slave traders and war was omitted, and it was disguised as a marriage for peace. In any case, the princess who caused a great stir, held the wedding ceremony alone on the island, and went to Arcan…

“My baby, I never thought I would send you away like this.”

“I know that you made this choice for the sake of the country. But if you want, I’ll come running to you whenever you want… If it’s hard, you have to tell me.” 

She was looking at her family with her usual embracing attitude, wearing a white dress and a veil. It was as if she was almost crying. 

“Don’t worry too much, everyone. Go and live happily.” 

If there was one thing they didn’t know, it was that Freya’s words were not a lie.

Hm……. Is it because they all think she’s having an unhappy marriage? Freya recalled the conversation she had with Eden after she had the chance to meet him after her decision.

 

[Arcan? Are you really marrying those beasts?]

 

Eden, who had been the most compatible with her since they had been together the most in the past, had asked. He was stuttering as if he was quite surprised.

 

[If I go to Arcan, everyone will hate me, right?]

 

Freya muttered cautiously, fiddling with the surface of the teacup. Eden, who was almost halfway up from his seat, seemed embarrassed by her appearance and reached out to comfort her.

 

[Don’t worry too much about that…….]

[If they hate me, they’ll torment me and treat me badly.]

[…….]

 

Eden reached out and held out his hand. He quickly gathered them and looked down at Freya, who was blushing in front of him. If it weren’t for the spatial constraints of the royal palace, it would have been no surprise that she would have rushed into the marriage right away. 

But when he thought of the next head of the Arcan family, whom he had never met, Eden’s mouth turned sour.

 

[Your Highness, you are going to get married there, right?]

 

Freya nodded slightly.

How good it must feel.

There was no limit to the pain she could not accept. She had an insatiable sexual desire. As long as it wasn’t a risk of death, she could accept any situation with great pleasure.

After she had that conversation with Eden…

“How long do I have to wait? If we wait any longer, our people will be upset. They might just do something.”

Seeing that the messengers of Arcan were already acting like that, it was clear that a situation that would meet her expectations was waiting for her.

Freya quickly got into the carriage, folding her imagination at Eileen’s harsh urging.

Then a woman who looked strict spoke through the window.

“I’m Eileen Whiston.”

“Sir Whiston.”

“Sir, it’s a title used for knights, so it’s uncomfortable. And since last names don’t mean anything to us, you can just call me Eileen.”

Heuk, to think that you’re not a knight with that body.

Her face definitely looked like she lives in the training grounds…….

Freya, who had not been able to attend any gatherings since the wedding was set. She had only played with her hands a few times in her room.

“Yes, Eileen.”

“I will take care of you on the way, so if there is anything inconvenient, just tell me.”

The carriage started off, and Freya stuck her head out the window one last time and shouted loudly.

“Father, Mother! Everyone, stay healthy!!”

“Freya.”

And Eileen, who was riding her horse and keeping pace, snickered and muttered.

“For such a precious princess to come into a den of beasts like us. How pitiful this is.”

At that, Freya couldn’t help but sit up straight in her seat.

Freya, who had never felt intimidated in front of someone, somehow began to gradually become immersed in this situation.

“I don’t think so. There’s nothing pitiful about it. And how can you call yourself a beast? Even as a joke, don’t say such heartbreaking things.”

Freya, the poor princess who was dragged away by Arcan, spoke firmly. Her frail body was trembling.

“……The princess of Terdona is really kind. What heartbreaking words. With that kind of mentality, you won’t be able to survive in Arcan.”

At that moment, a man suddenly thrust his face between Eileen and Freya.

“What kind of nonsense are you talking about, Princess!!”

He was one of the imperial knights that the emperor had sent a bunch of.

“You are not someone who should be looked down upon by a beast!”

“What… A beast…”

And with that as the beginning, the atmosphere heated up. It was to the point that it seemed like the conflict would start again here.

If things continued like this, wouldn’t the situation that Freya, who had been reading books and longing about would never come? The daughter-in-law who is oppressed after marriage, the difficult world, etc.

“Such rude people!”

Freya became gloomy, but it didn’t last long. The next day, Eileen had taken all the royal aides to the rear.

“Heuk…. I didn’t know they would use this method.”

Then, wouldn’t it be possible to have scenarios like in-laws bullying her or a princess being persecuted in a foreign country?

Freya covered her flushed cheeks with her hands, already imagining her upcoming married life.

***

Caww-!

A bird flew high in the sky, crossing the highest castle in Arcan.

The man standing obliquely by the window frowned at the howling of the wolves who had discovered the bird. The bird, which had flown in from outside the window, flapped its wings. Making a fuss, it transformed into a human.

“Please do something about those wolves! They were trying to eat me, and I almost fainted!”

The man looked down at Sei, who had been in the form of a bird just a moment ago, with a cold gaze as he hurriedly put on his clothes and spat out his resentful words. Sei, who had been shaking off the dirt from his sandy hair, quietly closed his mouth and rubbed his arm.

What can he do? He can only obey his superiors again and again.

“No, I’m not really asking you to do that… Ahem! I have news for you, what should I do? Should I tell you right away?”

“Say it right away.”

The man, Raynan, the next head of Arcan, asked with an uncomfortable expression, gritting his teeth.

The window frame he was holding on cracked because he had put so much strength into his hand.

“They said they’ve set off. Lady Eileen said they’ll arrive in about ten days. As you said before, the princess’s men have been moved to the rear.”

“And.”

“It is also said that Lennox sent assassins. Who would think they’re hyenas? The way they hid their scent is incredible. Since they’re assassins raised by the leader, it might be too much for Eileen to handle alone.”

“They’re doing all sorts of things.”

Raynan’s throat rang out as if he had swallowed so many curses.

Even in the dark, his eyes were shining brightly, and Sei slyly added.

“The leader recommended that you go yourself, Raynan. If something goes wrong with the princess. it will be a big deal. After all, the princess is your match- Hiik!!”

In the end, the window frame collapsed. Sei was horrified to see the marble work crumble in his hands like dirt.

“You want me to accept that damn Terdona human as my match?”

Raynan eventually slammed his fist against the wall.

“Damn it!”

Even so, his shitty mood didn’t go away.