My Dream is to Get My Own House - Chapter 99

Episode 99

After finishing the conversation with Dylan, a whole day had passed. 

Thanks to Duke Saboia and his relatives, I spent the day confined in my bedroom, eating healthy foods freely. 

As I lay in bed, just about to doze off, suddenly, the records in front of me glimmered like gold.

“Huh…?”

I sat up abruptly, looking at the crazy sparkling records.

“Did you do it all? Did you find out the identity of the <Red Castle>?”

“We did everything we could. Now, all that’s left is to wait, dear.”

“I think I’ll find out his name soon.”

I clapped my hands and praised Claude and Duke Saboia.

“Both of you were perfect, well done! Bravo!”

Claude was appreciative, but his eyes hinted at something more. Without realizing it, I blurted out,

“Claude, you foolish idiot!”

Wait, why did that come out instead of a compliment? But Claude was strong. He gathered his hands in front of his chest with an impressed expression.

“R-Really…?! Thank you for the praise, Diana.”

It felt awkward. Extremely awkward. I turned my gaze to the other side, feeling embarrassed.

“…By the way, didn’t Grand Duke Castilla leave the mansion?”

“Oh, right! He’s gone forever! I’m glad; now we can be together as a family…”

I giggled cheerfully.

“He went to report to His Majesty. He’ll be back.”

Claude and Duke Saboia’s shoulders slumped again.

Dylan, or rather, he went to guide us on the scheme we would conduct at the “Diana’s Return Festival.” 

If it’s related to the <Red Castle>, the Emperor should know. I suppose he’ll do well without me coaching him separately?

* * *

“…Puh, puh, puhoo.”

The Emperor, who was peacefully drinking herbal tea, sprayed it out again.

“Ishael, no, Ishael Odette was Lady Diana?”

“Yes.”

The Emperor was simply enjoying his tea happily. But due to the sudden appearance of his younger brother, he almost fell back.

No, it was surprising that his brother, who only appeared at noon every time, suddenly showed up like this…!

“The place right under the lamp is really dark!”

It was a statement that could pull one’s neck back and forth in surprise.

But there was more shocking news.

“On the day of Lady Diana’s return festival, I plan to reveal my identity to the world.”

“Hiik.”

The Emperor turned over again.

This was a terror level higher than the <Red Castle>. 

For Dylan to reveal himself had a profound meaning. 

In the small space where the witch had isolated him, he had lived alone the whole time. 

Not confirming nor denying his identity as Grand Duke Castilla, he lived like an existence to be forgotten by everyone.

“I am a cursed and monstrous being.”

“Don’t say that! Monstrous, you say.”

“Don’t worry. I will continue to live as a shadow protecting my brother.”

The expression that seemed to possess everything disappeared. 

Dylan’s expression turned possessive, as he whispered, “In front of everyone, I’m looking forward to revealing that I am Ishael, no, Diana’s husband… I’m excited and nervous.”

The Emperor smiled with satisfaction, looking at his younger brother. 

“I’m excited too.” 

Wait, but all this interesting stuff happened while I was away?

It was so unfair. 

“Since Ishael already knows my identity, I should plan a surprise event too.” 

Of course, Ishael had no idea that the Emperor was Ford. 

But the Emperor was convinced that Ishael, or rather Diana, knew that he was the Emperor.

“How interesting.” 

As his successor and his brother-in-law, Ishael, or Diana Countess, would attend the Return Festival. 

Dylan spoke in a low voice, “Yes, Your Majesty. I have various plans for that day.”

“Hmm?” 

The Emperor raised an eyebrow at the small magic tool in Dylan’s hand. 

The flower-shaped magic tool was undoubtedly the same one he had seen at Matap.

“What’s this? What are you planning to do?”

“I plan to eliminate the three evil axes coveting the <Red Castle> and my wife all at once.”

Originally, he had only paid attention to Ishael. 

“Dylan seems to be increasingly consumed by madness.” 

The Emperor observed Dylan as he disappeared quickly. 

While he seemed to have somewhat escaped the curse, he appeared to have been devoured by jealousy, desire, possessiveness, and lust. 

He seemed overly eager to pounce on Ishael with just a snap.

“Is it really okay like this?” 

However, the Emperor decided to think comfortably. 

Anyway, if Dylan gets involved seriously, the <Red Castle> will be quickly annihilated. 

After finishing the approval, he grinned with his chin resting on his hand. 

And Dylan, who showed monopolistic desires to Ishael, or rather Diana… it would be extremely amusing.

* * *

Two days after that.

Finally, Diana Saboia’s grand return festival began in a splendid manner. 

Diana Saboia’s return festival was extremely luxurious. 

Duke Saboia distributed bread, cake, and wine to all the residents to announce the spectacular start of the festival.

On the first day of the festival, a lavishly decorated carriage adorned with elephants and flowers from a foreign land traversed the well-polished main road. 

After the beautiful parade ended, the residents eagerly awaited Countess Diana and her commoner-born husband, who would appear at the end of the parade.

However, despite all the parades and festivities, Countess Diana did not show up.

“What’s going on?”

“I don’t know.”

“Do the nobles know?”

They didn’t know. 

Duke Saboia’s residence where Diana was supposed to stay was completely sealed off. 

After the parade, people eagerly waited for Countess Diana to appear in the bustling city where the festival was taking place.

But then…

After the first day of the festival passed, and two days went by, Countess Diana still didn’t appear. 

Frustration grew among the nobles of the Saboia family and the aristocrats who wished to establish connections with the Saboia Capital Mansion, which had entered a closed-off policy.

They gathered at the social hall and began gossiping about Countess Diana. 

“Countess Diana, why isn’t she showing up?” 

“Exactly.” 

“I heard she’ll show up on the last day of the festival.” 

“Really? Why is that? Is it because she’s from a commoner background and doesn’t know proper etiquette?”

Various rumors were circulating around her. 

But most of them were just rumors. 

The only certain rumor was one thing. 

The day before the festival, Countess Diana, who usually didn’t have any maids around, suddenly brought in only one close maid.

But was that maid perhaps a commoner-born magician? 

That became a story that there was no sharp-witted Sharp Long to teach her proper social etiquette.

In addition to her face being concealed, the vague rumors about the maid became a catalyst for negative public opinion about Diana.

But then, Elliot, who was quietly listening, spoke up abruptly. 

“I heard she’s not just a commoner, but an extremely low-born one.” 

“C-Can you really say that?” 

“Yes. I can vouch for that closely with Claude.”

People were shaken by Elliot’s statement. 

Elliot, who had silver hair and light blue eyes, was the daughter of Viscount Meli, and also a friend of Claude. 

There was a rumor that they were in a romantic relationship, but Claude had dismissed it with a “What nonsense?”

However, she secretly believed that she would become Claude’s wife. 

If she became his wife, she would be able to embrace the Duke Saboia’s family. But then suddenly, Diana appeared?

She smirked, combing her silver hair back. 

“Looks like everyone wants to line up for Countess Diana.”

People were taken aback. 

Elliot whispered coldly, “As far as I know, Claude despises Countess Diana.” 

“R-Really?” 

“Yes, that’s right. This return ceremony will be uncomfortable for her. To dare to try to take the succession seat from the fallen stone subject.”

“Ah…” 

“Moreover, hasn’t the Countess lived a commoner’s life for a long time?”

The people listening exchanged glances. 

The rumor that Claude was uncomfortable with Countess Diana was quite well-known. 

Elliot watched them fussing and fidgeting.

“Diana… How on earth did she come back to life?” 

Her gaze sank to the ground.

But right then, a deafening explosion sound was heard. 

“What… What’s going on?” 

Everyone widened their eyes and looked out the window. 

Outside the window, there were insane fireworks going off. 

And in between them, a dazzling silhouette appeared.