Chapter 5

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The citizens of the Kingdom of Lahti, despite living in an environment that could be described as harsh, have a surprisingly high proportion of people who feel fully satisfied. Perhaps it is precisely because of the harsh environment that people must support each other to survive, leading to more intimate relationships. However, the people of this country are also incredibly fond of gossip.

"Did you hear that story?"

"Yeah, it's something about a noble family, right?"

"When I heard about the polyandry, I thought it couldn't be true."

"Sharing one wife among many men and still maintaining their virtue for her is just mind-boggling!"

"They even finished the wedding night without touching the princess of the neighboring country?"

"Really, what the nobles do is completely beyond us!"

"Why didn't they just take advantage of the situation if they were getting married?"

"That's the essence of polyandry, in a way, it's an amazing story!"

Every morning, it is Kastehelmi's habit to check all the newspapers. When she picked up the gossip paper for the common people, she couldn't help but wrinkle her cute face.

"My wife is adorable even when she's making a face."

Oliver, who was idly watching Kastehelmi, said something carefree, so Kastehelmi threw the newspaper at him.

"Lord Oliver! Read the third page of that newspaper right now! You won't be able to keep that carefree face after this!"

"Huh? The third page of the Daily newspaper?"

The Daily is a third-rate newspaper known for its gossip articles, but it competes with thin margins and high volume, making it much cheaper than other newspapers. This is why it is beloved by the common people. However, the scoop in it is...

"The newly inherited heir of the Rautavaara Dukedom is also forcing a white marriage?"

Oliver couldn't help but scream.

"The article also talks about your white marriage, Lord Oliver, in very explicit terms!"

Kastehelmi added.

According to the newspaper, a young lady related to the former duchess, who desired polyandry and implemented a reverse harem, tried to add the handsome Prince Adolph to her harem but was charged with disrespect. She was then sent to a strict convent known for correcting problematic nobles. Despite this, the two brothers of the ducal family continue to offer her an extraordinary love. The younger brother, Mr. Oliver, recently married Miss Kastehelmi and has maintained a white marriage. Similarly, Mr. Niklas, who brought a bride from a neighboring country, did not touch the princess on their wedding night, as evidenced by the pristine sheets.

"Indeed... my brother is also in the same white marriage state as me."

As Oliver muttered this while reading the article, Kastehelmi became furious.

"Lord Oliver, is this true?"

"Huh?"

"Even Lord Niklas! Refusing the wedding night because he can't cut off his feelings for Princess Juliana!"

"That's not it! That's not it!"

Panicked, Oliver explained to his wife, Kastehelmi, in great detail. They, the brothers, had never even kissed Juliana, whom they had lived with since childhood. However, due to the spread of the polyandry rumors to the neighboring country, Princess Katarina suspected that her husband might have a sexually transmitted disease.

Therefore, a famous doctor from the Kingdom of Lulea, known as an expert in such diseases, was brought in, and the plan was to have daily check-ups for a month starting the day after the wedding.

"I also have daily check-ups. In case Kastehelmi ever forgives me, I plan to get a doctor's diagnosis after a month to prove that I am not diseased!"

Kastehelmi couldn't help but hold her head at his bold statement. "In case I ever forgive you?" She had no intention of forgiving him, but was he holding out a sliver of hope? Or was he, in the context of the kingdom's values where it wouldn't be strange for a husband to force himself on his wife, waiting pitifully for the day she would forgive him?

"How pitiful..."

"Did you just say 'pitiful'?"

"No, I didn't say that."

Kastehelmi shook her head vigorously as she tried to organize her thoughts.

"Lord Niklas and Princess Katarina are definitely in a white marriage."

"It's because they are suspected of having a disease."

"The special doctor hasn't been made public, right?"

"Given the nature of the situation, it can't be made public."

"So, someone inside the ducal family must have leaked it to the Daily."

Incidentally, the servants of the ducal family are people who have been covering up the problematic actions of Miss Juliana to prevent them from becoming public. There have been some changes recently, but the staff of the manor house has been rotated, and no new people have been hired.

"We need to talk to Princess Katarina."

As Kastehelmi muttered this, Oliver immediately prepared a note and an envelope.

"I didn't mean to train you, but Lord Oliver, you've grown."

"Of course, as a servant of the demon general, I must be able to do this much!"

Oliver said this and patted his chest, but

"Demon general?"

It seems that Oliver, Kastehelmi's husband, calls her "demon general" in his heart.

I plan to update three chapters today! I hope to wrap them up quickly. It's been unbearably hot, but I hope this can be a bit of a mood changer!

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