Chapter 236
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The moment I mistakenly called Euges “Damian” became a turning point in our relationship. I admitted to myself that I had been overly focused on leaving the dungeon. I also decided to act more like a wife, though I wasn’t quite sure what that entailed.
“Am I doing this right?”
I found myself adjusting a cravat around Euges’s neck as he lounged arrogantly on the sofa. It was something I remembered seeing wives do for their husbands in the media.
“Just do it,” Euges replied nonchalantly, seemingly displeased with me for insisting on helping him get ready but enjoying having me sit on his lap and wrap his arms around my waist.
“Make sure to apologize to Duke Mintzberg when you go out.”
“I showed all my mercy by not killing that b*stard who leered lustfully at my half-dressed wife.”
“Could you please distinguish between someone feeling embarrassed and a lustful gaze?”
Euges scoffed at me as if I was a fool. “What do you know?”
Ding!
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[Yeah, what do you know?]
I was dumbfounded.
Recalling the morning’s incident, Euges frowned deeply, clearly still upset. “
Ugh
… annoying.”
“Still, endure it. We won’t be safe if you kill Duke Mintzberg.”
“Why did Cecilia make everything so complicated? Wouldn’t it be better for her to become a princess rather than a noble lady?”
“She probably wanted parents who wouldn’t give up on themselves, even in the face of absolute power.”
Euges suddenly fell silent.
Oops.
Realizing my mistake, I quickly shut my mouth, but it was too late. Euges smirked, noticing my change in expression.
“What, feeling sorry for me again?”
Unable to respond, our eyes met.
“You know how to make me feel better now.”
With that, I leaned in and kissed him softly on the lips. Euges smiled, satisfied.
“This is nice. Isn’t spending time in bed with me better than watching sports?”
Ding!
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[I agree… It’s dangerous outside the blanket, so let’s not go out.]
I quickly came out of his lap and handed him his coat. “Now, put on your coat.”
Sighing in dissatisfaction, Euges began to put on the coat, then looked at me with a mischievous expression. “It seems I should help you get ready this time.”
“It’s too late for that. To arrive even during the first half of the game, I need to have the servants help me get ready.”
Even though we were short on time, I helped Euges prepare to go out, trying to improve his mood. He eventually agreed reluctantly.
I quickly finished getting ready after breaking away from Euges. Meanwhile, Euges seemed to have a good conversation with Patrick because the atmosphere was quite pleasant before we got into the carriage.
“I was really surprised earlier.
Ha ha
! Even though we’re a bit late, it’s nice to all go to the stadium together.” Patrick laughed heartily and hugged the elegantly dressed Joanna.
Joanna, who had said she would not attend today because she was not feeling well, appeared perfectly groomed this afternoon and said she would join us. Thus, we all got into the carriage with the Mintzberg couple. Since the stadium was crowded with spectators, it was better to travel together in one carriage rather than taking several.
I asked Joanna, “How are you feeling?”
“I’m fine. Thank you for your concern, Madam Rodrigo.” Joanna answered curtly, making it clear she did not want to continue the conversation. Understandably, she must dislike me as Euges’ wife.
Patrick, oblivious to the atmosphere, enthusiastically talked about how great his favorite team, the ‘Sting,’ was all the way to the stadium. He even confessed that he secretly wore the Sting uniform under his regular clothes.
Joanna smiled at him as if she couldn’t help it. “You’re like a kid sometimes, aren’t you?”
Patrick burst into laughter and kissed Joanna on the cheek.
Ugh
… Seeing this up close made me feel uneasy. Joanna seemed to be flaunting her affection with Patrick, perhaps to provoke Euges.
“Oh, dear. Just a moment.” She fussed over Patrick, adjusting his cravat or stroking his cheek, but unfortunately, none of her actions caught Euges’s attention.
Euges scanned his surroundings with a face that seemed to be contemplating how to misbehave. “We should have taken a separate carriage.” He seemed displeased with the open carriage and the presence of other passengers.
I tilted the parasol I was using to shield him from the sunlight in a gesture of resignation.
“It’s quite hot.”
Suddenly, Euges pulled the parasol down and kissed me. Thankfully, the parasol hid our embarrassing scene from the Mintzberg couple. But they weren’t fools; they could guess what we might be doing under the parasol.
“…Are you crazy?!” I exclaimed in a low voice, horrified.
Euges shamelessly released the parasol, exposing us to the Mintzberg couple again. Feeling too embarrassed to argue further, I pursed my lips, and Euges whispered in my ear, “Why did you agree to ride in the same carriage?”
What could happen if we rode alone together? Euges seemed more delighted by my glare.
Is he having fun teasing me?
His personality was really the worst.
Since our kiss under the parasol, Joanna couldn’t hide her upset feelings until we reached the stadium. Patrick, realizing his wife was upset but unaware of the specifics, smiled awkwardly.
In this uncomfortable atmosphere, the carriage arrived at the stadium. We were treated with great care and escorted to the VIP seats.
I called a staff member. “Could we have two beers and some snacks, please?”
“Certainly.”
Euges looked puzzled, as if surprised that I ordered alcohol. “You’re having a beer? A cocktail would be better.”
Ding!
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[
Haha
! Who drinks cocktails at a stadium? Beer is fundamental!]
We seem to have similar tastes.
“I like beer. You should try it too.”
Euges, who only drank strong liquor, did not particularly enjoy beer because it made him feel bloated and took longer to get drunk.
Soon, the staff brought cold beers and snacks.
Ah
, how long has it been since I had a drink? I had a hard time because I had to abstain from alcohol due to Euges. Smiling broadly, I gulped down the beer.
“I heard you liked alcohol, but I didn’t know it was true.” Euges watched me with interest, as if seeing something rare, and followed my lead, sipping the beer. “Not bad.” That was high praise from him.
Shortly after, a sports gambler approached us.
“Bet on Sting for sure. They are leading 1:0 right now!” Patrick bet the maximum amount on his favorite team.
I advised Euges, who was showing interest in sports betting. “Bet the maximum on the Wolf team instead of Sting.”
Euges readily took my advice and bet the maximum amount on the Wolf team. As expected, the outcome was as my team planned: Sting lost, and Wolf won.
The weather was sunny, and the stadium was filled with cheers. I had a beer in my hand and made a nice profit by betting on the winning team. This money was going to stay in my inventory even after clearing the dungeon.
“I’m glad I listened to my wife.” Euges, seemingly pleased with his big win, cupped my cheek and kissed me.
Around us, couples cheering for the Wolf team were celebrating with passionate kisses. Though it seemed a bit too much, I tried to push Euges away, conscious of the Mintzberg couple, but he clung to me persistently. Then, I felt the cheering around us change strangely.
“Fire! There’s a fire!”
“
Ahh
! Help!”
Ding!
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At the mention of a fire, we quickly turned to check the situation.
“…Someone must have intentionally set the fire!” Patrick’s exclamation made me curse internally.
This crazy…!
In hard mode, there’s a rare episode where an angry fan sets fire due to Sting losing. If the male lead was someone else, it would turn into a puzzle game where you choose an escape route. But with Euges, the story is different. When arson occurs in this dungeon with Euges, it’s always game over.
Black smoke billowed up. The fire spread unbelievably fast, reaching right below us. Patrick and Joanna had already abandoned us and fled.
“
Gasp
…!” Meanwhile, Euges, sweating profusely, collapsed to the floor.
“Your Majesty! Get a grip, please. I will save you. I will definitely save you, so please pull yourself together!” I desperately pleaded while holding Euges’s cheeks.
The fire wasn’t the problem. This dungeon didn’t allow magic, but that didn’t apply to me. The real problem was Euges himself.
“Euges!”
Despite my scream, Euges was consumed by his trauma. My vision warped. This place was no longer the VIP seats of a soccer stadium. The world blurred like a painting smeared before the colors had dried.
Ding!
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[What the heck is this? Why is space and time suddenly distorted?!]
Why do you think?!
“Because time is reversing!”
Euges is a ‘Regressor’.