* * *The two stayed at the Count’s Castle for a few more days to search the neighborhood.And it was also confirmed that the temple was watching this side.Judging that it would be safer than moving directly, I left the collection of evidence entirely to Orphana.Since we are only staying here, the temple will surely try to calm the situation with peace of mind.’No doubt.’Claire gave Orphana special instructions.If you find evidence of a biological experiment, use water to save it so you can watch it again like a video.If Orphana’s magic is put in plain water, it can create mysterious things.It was also possible to record momentary situations, dreams, and memories, just like CCTVs from previous lives.It is one of the small abilities that can be used after obtaining the Holy Relic, and the ways to use it are endless.Claire watched the reaction of the temple in such a relaxed way.And as a result of searching with the knights of the Count Castle, no more magical beasts were found.Oscar quickly reported to the capital city so as not to cause confusion.Only one Beast was found, and it was said that they were killed on the spot.Thanks to this, the bustling atmosphere of the capital seemed to have come to an end.Claire and Oscar reassured the residents for a few days and prepared to return to the capital.”Orphana hasn’t contacted me yet, so I don’t know if she can leave as it is.”At Claire’s words, Oscar thought for a moment and said.”The fact that Orphana is not in touch means that they are not moving. He’s probably going to try to process the evidence after we’ve left. Because that side is safe.””Hmm…. That’s right.”Oscar’s words were also true.Claire nodded and looked at Oscar.Come to think of it, I thought it was like a honeymoon trip, probably because she left a few days after her engagement.’Is this what it feels like to go home after a honeymoon?’It’s a bit unfortunate, but it feels like a new daily life that will unfold after you return.At that moment, Clair made eye contact with Oscar and immediately avoided their gaze.Last time I was overwhelmed with emotions…. After crying and screaming and saying things, it was more difficult to make eye contact with Oscar.”I didn’t have anything to bring because I didn’t bring anything.”Claire turned his words around and muttered casually.But it wasn’t exactly like that. He had quite a few things to take care of.Count Nicklas was gratefully prepared for a carriage.Rafine saw the large carriage standing before his mansion and politely said to the Count.”I appreciate your consideration, but I have to hurry on the road, so I’ll just ride a horse.””Yes, you are. This wagon will know you and follow you.” “Yes?””That is…. There are a lot of things that Yeongji-min took care of in the story of His Majesty’s return to the capital. I have prepared something….”The Count smiled shyly.Claire blinked his eyes and looked inside the carriage, astonished.The carriage was full of different things. From hand-harvested crops to a variety of fruits and unique flowers from the Counties.I could feel the warm hearts of the young people towards Oscar.This place was not very close to the battlefield where the rift had opened, but it was not too far away.For that reason, many soldiers volunteered on the battlefield, and there were many victims.Claire smiled a little and closed the carriage door.Zer Khan also seemed to have checked the carriage, but he did not show any envy.With the warm greetings of the count couple, the two returned to the capital.Claire wished as she passed the hill overlooking the Count’s estate.I hope that the warm heart in the carriage that follows you will lighten the weight of Oscar, even a little.* * *capital city of Hwangseong.”Good work. Don’t worry too much about the nobles’ reaction.”When the emperor reported what had happened in the Countess of Niklas, he congratulated Oscar.On their way back to the capital, Claire and Oscar decided to keep the temple a secret.Because it’s safe to keep them from swaying until the evidence is solid.So, he reported it to the emperor as well.One demon survived by hiding in a nearby cave, caught it, and there was no trace of another beast.Zer Khan bowed his head lightly and bowed his head.”Then I will.””for a moment!”The emperor grabbed Oscar with an angry expression.”I have a question for you.””Say it.””But why did you bring Clair there? Somewhere that might be dangerous… why! why! I mean he took it! Do you know how much the Duke of Aston annoyed me?”Anger was evident on the emperor’s face. Looking at his face, he could tell how much he suffered from Duke Aston.”….”Oscar, who was about to answer the truth, hesitated for a moment.To say that I was just begging Clair to follow me is a bit… felt weak.After contemplating, Oscar opened his mouth.”Claire said she didn’t want to be separated from me even for a moment. He said it would be better to die than to be separated from me, so he had no choice but to….””Yeah, yes. done.”The emperor’s brow narrowed. His expression turned astringent, as if he had asked for nothing.The rumours that circulated all the time were also known to the emperor.Did Clair like Oscar so much all this time? I had doubts, but I thought it was because otherwise there was no reason to get married. ‘But it must be about that.’It was strange to hear such words come out of Oscar’s mouth. Moreover, somehow, his son’s appearance even seemed a little cocky and arrogant.”…Go see.””Yes, Your Majesty.”Zer Khan bowed his head and exited his audience room. The steps to the Sapphire Palace were somewhat light.The garden of Sapphire Palace was full of bright flowers. It must have rained here as well, and the flowers and trees drank water and felt fresh.As he entered the building and climbed the stairs, Oscar suddenly stopped.Come to think of it, I felt a subtlety different from before in the sapphire palace.It’s definitely changed. this yellow star.It was not that the interior decoration, lighting, and furniture had changed or the courtiers had changed.Oscar looked around with sharp eyes and walked to the bedroom.In fact, for Oscar, Hwangseong is the house where he was born and raised, but he did not have the feelings that other people felt about ‘home’.However, Hwangseong, who returned after a few days, felt warm, comfortable, and cozy.Just like what others think of as ‘home’.Perhaps the reason is… Probably because of Claire’s existence.Oscar climbed the stairs and approached the large door.The courtiers waiting in front of the door looked at Oscar with questionable eyes.Claire will be in the bedroom.Oscar wondered at himself that Claire felt comfortable just because she was here.And on the other hand, I was worried.He feels secure with Claire himself, but Claire may be the other way around.What if you feel it is an unstable, unstable and lonely space like he did before?What should he do if he wants to return to the Aston mansion, where his family awaits?”….”It seemed that it would not be possible to say that it was okay to return to Claire in haste.Even though it was a contract marriage anyway, he didn’t want to send it back for any reason whatsoever.”majesty?”The courtiers tilted their heads and called him.Awakening from his thoughts, Zer Khan opened the doorknob and entered the room.However, Claire was not in the drawing room. Without realizing it, Oscar looked for Claire and checked it all over the place.The last place he headed was the bedroom.If Claire really finds this place uncomfortable and lonely. He had no choice but to send Clair back. That’s how it should be.So….”….”Oscar found Clair lying on the bed and sighed relief.Claire lay asleep in a comfortable chemise dress.While Oscar was reporting to the emperor, Claire seemed to have visited her Empress, greeted her, and returned immediately.He was quite tired, so it was lovely to see him stretch out.There was no feeling of loneliness or anxiety at all in Claire, who was sleeping deeply.Oscar thought it was good and went to the bed and looked down at Clair.He was kind of cute when he slept, so I thought I would pat him on the cheek.But it was not easy to reach out his hand.I’m just a contract marriage partner, can I touch her sleeping face?We’ve known each other since we were little, so maybe that’s okay.Zer Khan pondered for a long time, then moved his hand. What touched his palm wasn’t Claire’s soft cheeks, but a blanket.He covered Claire’s quilt up to the end of her neck.Just as he now regards this imperial castle as a warm home, he thought Claire would like it too.For a very long time.Even after the contract period is over, she doesn’t want to go home.