"Who knows. What was I talking about, hmm?" I smirked, but actually regretted it a little bit. 'I would have been able to hold it in normally.' I guess...the aftereffects from opening the door still lingered. Then again, it would be even stranger for no aftereffects to occur when I became a God for a short moment.

"Dae-ha-nim."

"Don't pretend to be close to me, and just do your job."

"Dae-ha-nim. You got me wrong."

I laughed upon the sight of Diana, who looked rather desperate. She was detestable too. Getting irritated again, I simply said, "What did I misunderstand? I'll repeat myself once again. Just do what you have to do instead of spouting nonsense. I know you have a close relationship with Cel, but… You all keep overstepping your boundaries."

My irritation stemmed from the fact that there was no reason for me to be subjected to their resentment in the first place. It would be the same, even if Celestia and I actually got married because we loved each other, much less the contractual relationship we had right now.

Moreover, apart from all that, they were in no position to recklessly say their piece towards me. I was someone who would soon become the husband of Celestia, the Imperial Princess, while...