Milton was happy that the people fanatically liked him, but he was also embarrassed. 

“The fact that the Marquis exists in this country gives the citizens a great deal of relief. So it’s not a good idea for you to personally lead the army, Marquis.”

Milton began to hesitate when he heard Queen Leila say this. 

‘It’s not like I’m going because I’m a warmonger…’

But if it’s not him, then who would go? Milton firmed his wavering resolve before speaking to Queen Leila. 

“Your Majesty, please allow me to go. I have to go.”

“You’re stubborn as a mule.”

Queen Leila sighed as Milton repeatedly said he had to go to war. 

After some thought, she spoke. 

“I’ll conditionally accept you participating in the war, Marquis.” 

“Conditions?”

“Marry me. That’s one of the conditions for you to participate in the war, Marquis.”

Milton let out a sigh at her words.

‘This again?’

Queen Leila had been repeatedly suggesting marriage to Milton for a while now. She had been urging him saying that it would be better to have both the wedding and coronation ceremony at the same time. And Milton had made excuses to avoid the marriage each time. 

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