“Do you really want to have multiple wives?”
*Thud!*
Nathan’s heart skipped a beat as though he had been caught. Nathan gulped down while Selena continued, “I won’t comment about your reason. I just want to know your thoughts, since… how do I put this…”
Looking at Selena struggling to assemble the words made him realize how important the question was for her.
Nathan took a deep breath and braced for impact as he said, “Yes.”
Selena looked at him for a second before lowering her head. “What will happen to the family if you’re gone? Ah, sorry. I guess I should tell you about myself for a bit.”
Selena calmed herself down. “My family began to fall apart after my father went missing…”
She briefly recounted her story. She was nervous, considering this was the first time she had ever talked about it.
After knowing it, Nathan could see the reason behind her question. It reminded him of the harem novel he read before dying. Experience tales with freewebnovel ƒrēewebnovel.com
‘Harem is dumb.’
‘Harem is peak.’
He definitely heard a lot of arguments from both sides but never really partook in their discussion. He could give an excuse like ‘Why not?’ or ‘In this world, polygamy is allowed,’ or something along the lines. But it was just a mere justification.
It wasn’t an answer he could give to the people within the harem.
That was why he had thought about it and found one answer that he believed was the most suitable.
Nathan looked her in the eyes. “Thank you for telling me all that. I do, but I have principles and a bottom line. If I can’t see someone who will do everything necessary to help the family when it needs them the most, I’d rather not be with such a person.
“However, I’m not going to stop a little rivalry. In the end, I know that my choice will bring some trouble. For example, the battle to get some resources—maybe something I get from somewhere. It can be for them or their family.
“When there’s a conflict of interest, it’s bound to happen and I can understand it. In the end, if they grow, as long as they still have that bottom line, everything will be used for the family.
“However, if the family faces a problem and they won’t help, I’d rather not start in the first place.”
Selena looked surprised. It wasn’t the best answer, but she could see an image that the family wouldn’t collapse even if he was gone.
“So, in the end, it’s circulating within the family.”
“Yes.”
Nathan nodded.
“I see…” Selena exhaled. After knowing about it, her heart was at ease.
Nathan was quite surprised that Selena would ask such a question. It seemed she had changed.
“That’s why you don’t have to worry.” Nathan gave a little peck on the forehead.
“Mhmm.”
Risa gulped down, as she never thought she would end up listening to such a heavy topic early in the morning. She had been awake for a while and wondered, ‘When can I stop pretending to sleep…’
Still, it was an unexpected answer from Nathan, which also satisfied her.
“Anyway, the sun is already up. I’ll bring some breakfast, so you both can sleep for a little longer… including you,” Nathan teased Risa with a flick of her forehead.
“Ugh! You knew?” Risa was startled as she covered her forehead.
Nathan chuckled while getting up and grabbing his clothes. “Someone of your level not waking up after me and Selena making so much noise is basically impossible. I know you’ve been pretending to sleep this whole time and you have confirmed it just now.”
“Geh!” Risa panicked as Selena was staring at her with a judging gaze. Risa looked away while rubbing her cheek. “Ahahaha…”
“So you’ve been listening to it?” Selena asked.
“Yes.” Risa nodded furiously.
“What do you think?”
“It’s not the best answer, but it’s a well-thought answer. Since you ask him such a question all of a sudden, he wouldn’t have enough time to prepare for that kind of answer. In other words, he has been thinking about it for a long time. Knowing him, it’s similar to his principle or something.”
“Indeed. And I also have found the clue about my father. Since there’s a high chance he is still alive and we can rescue him, the goal has become much clearer.” Selena nodded. “How long does it take for you to become a duchess?”
“A few months, and I can become a royal in a year or two. According to the prediction, I can become as strong as a progenitor within a decade. However, this is just a speculation from the Fairy Queen.”
“Considering she predicted your evolution correctly before, we could probably think of the other predictions to be true.” Selena touched her forehead, falling into deep thought. “I’m thinking about finding my father before graduation, so you will be at least a royal. Although it will be unfair to you, I want you to help me testify.”
“Testify? For what?”
“So that my father will accept our relationship. I don’t know how he will react after all this. Even though I’m not a legitimate heir anymore, I’m still considered a noble. Having a relationship outside of marriage is considered a scandal. But at that time, I want to use your strength and evolution as a way to convince my father so that he accepts this relationship.”
“Oh! I understand. I’ll do my best.” Risa nodded.
Selena rose from the bed. “In that case, we shouldn’t be lazy. We still have a lot to do, especially since the principal has changed. If we don’t get stronger quickly, our plan will be useless.”
She hurriedly grabbed her clothes as if she wanted to chase after Nathan, despite her body swaying left and right.
Risa smiled wryly, muttering inwardly, ‘I should be the one thanking you. Having you meet Nathan is the opportunity that can only be described as a miracle. Reaching a stage no one thinks is possible, huh?’
Selena recalled her back and exited the room, only to find Sera stop in front of the door with a shocked expression.
“You…” Sera blinked her eyes a few times, noticing her stagger. “Don’t tell me. You…”
It might be the result from last night, but Selena could actually smile in front of Sera. It indirectly asserted her dominance. “Good morning. Have you had your breakfast yet?”