The Prince Seduces Me with His Body Chapter 153

Although they had thought it might be possible, hearing Amrien confirm it itself left Kayden and Diana gazing at the names in the register with indescribable expressions.

 

“It’s really true….”

 

The three of them fell silent, overwhelmed by complex emotions. After a long pause, Amrien spoke slowly.

 

<Daisy was an excellent elementalist, but rather than with high-level spirits, her connection was best with mid-level spirits. If she had shared her life force with a spirit and used it that way…>

 

“…It means Lombard might not have died,” Kayden finished Amrien’s thought in a murmur.

 

Diana traced the names ‘Daisy’ and ‘Lombard’ with her fingertip and spoke. “It seems Niota Findlay tampered with even more things. According to the records, it says Empress Daisy passed away in seclusion due to poor health.”

 

“…Looks like we’ll be busy again when we get back. I can’t shake the feeling that we’re always inviting trouble,” Kayden said with an exaggerated sigh and shook his head.

 

Diana, letting out a small laugh, turned to Amrien and asked, “Still, I’m glad, aren’t you too, Amrien?”

 

Both of them knew just how much Lombard was Amrien’s most precious companion. That was why this truth they had stumbled upon by chance felt all the more meaningful.

 

<…Yes. I’m truly glad.>

 

* * *

The next morning, before leaving town, Kayden and Diana went to say goodbye to Christina.

 

“Are you sure you don’t want to come with us?” Diana asked again, unable to let go of her concern, although she had asked the same thing the day before. Now that she had confirmed her mother was safe, she wished Christina would spend the rest of her days comfortably, without hardship.

 

“I like it here. But thank you for your concern.”

 

“…Alright.”

 

Since that was Christina’s wish, there was nothing more Diana could say. She hid her slight disappointment and nodded.

 

At that moment, Christina, looking a little hesitant, added carefully, “But if I happen to visit the capital… would it be all right if I came to see you?”

 

At those words, Diana paused. Then she smiled brightly and nodded. “Of course. You’re always welcome.”

 

“…Thank you.” A small smile finally bloomed on Christina’s face.

 

Leaving Christina waving behind, Kayden and Diana departed the village. Even though they’d only spent a few days there, it felt like a much longer time because so much had happened.

 

Kayden stretched and said, “Can’t believe our vacation’s almost over.”

 

“I thought a week would be long, but I guess not.”

 

“If we hadn’t gotten sidetracked, we could have had two more days to relax.”

 

“But you don’t regret it, right?”

 

“Of course not.”

 

Diana laughed softly at his unwavering answer. Her affection for him welled up anew, and she took his hand first.

 

“Let’s go.”

 

“Yeah.”

 

The two of them, after many twists and turns, finally set off for their original destination—the Grand Duchy of Verdel.

 

“I’ll make it a wonderful place to live. Please come visit sometime.”

 

Just as Elliot had promised before leaving the imperial palace, the grand duchy radiated a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Upon arriving at the grand castle, Elliot and Fleur, along with the former empress Elise, rushed out to greet them.

 

“Kayden! Diana!”

 

The three of them looked surprised, understandably so, since Kayden and Diana had arrived several days later than their expected date as written in their letter.

 

“If you hadn’t come by today, we were going to ask the guards to start searching for you.”

 

“Are you hurt anywhere?”

 

“What on earth happened?”

 

The three showered the couple with worried questions. Because of Kayden’s orders, the matter with Baroness Pamela had been kept secret.

 

Kayden and Diana blinked and glanced at each other. Meeting each other’s gaze, they exchanged a smile that seemed to carry countless stories.

 

“So much had happened….”

 

“…?”

 

* * *

“My goodness, the baroness….”

 

“And to think Rebecca would be the one to suggest that first, that’s unexpected.”

 

After hearing a brief explanation, the three welcomed Kayden and Diana warmly, saying they’d had a hard time. Only then could the couple finally enjoy a proper vacation.

 

“Brother, what… is this?”

 

“Oh, you haven’t seen this before? It’s a fish that only lives here.”

 

“This is a fish? It looks like it could eat a person.”

 

“Haha! It’s fine, it’s a gentle creature. Look.”

 

“…It’s eating your finger, Brother.”

 

Perhaps thanks to his new hobby of fishing, Elliot had grown rather bold and would often drag Kayden out with him.

 

“Diana, do you know how to use a knife?”

 

“Uh… Could we please not do it ourselves?”

 

Fleur, insisting that Diana help her prepare a picnic lunch, almost drove the kitchen staff to tears as the two of them worked together.

 

In many ways, it was more lively than peaceful, but Kayden and Diana felt as if they could finally breathe. The heavy burden of responsibility—of being in a position to change others’ lives—had always weighed on them, even though it was a choice they’d made themselves.

 

Spending time with their loved ones, they soon reached the last day of their vacation. After dinner, Kayden and Diana took a walk along the beach next to the grand castle, just the two of them.

 

“The sea breeze is warm here.”

 

“It is. I thought the grand duke looked much healthier lately. It must be that the climate suits him.” Thinking of Elliot’s hearty laughter made Diana smile. She could hardly even remember his pale face from before the regression anymore, and that was a comfort.

 

Walking along the coast, the two of them found a spot to sit. Kayden shivered exaggeratedly and slid close to Diana.

 

“Is it the wind? I’m a little cold.”

 

“You just said the wind was warm.”

 

“Did I? I don’t remember.”

 

“Oh, come on….” Diana muttered in disbelief, but ended up covering Kayden with her shawl anyway.

 

Kayden smiled and gently guided her head to rest on his shoulder. They leaned against each other and gazed at the night sea for a while. After some time, Diana suddenly spoke.

 

“I think Lady Pamela regained her memories from before the regression.”

 

“…What?” Kayden’s lazy expression was replaced by surprise. He turned to Diana, but she kept her eyes on the ocean as she continued.

 

“She told me she was sorry before we parted. She even called me ‘Dian.’”

 

“…”

 

“I never thought I wanted an apology, but… maybe I did, deep down. I feel strangely lighter.” Diana shrugged.

 

Kayden quietly kissed her hair and grumbled, “But why did she get her memories back? Shouldn’t I, your husband, get it back first? After all, you said you regressed because of me.”

 

“Are you jealous of her now?” Diana replied incredulously, but Kayden pouted for quite a while—almost as if he was genuinely sulking.

 

As they bickered playfully, Diana suddenly said, “Regression… Sometimes it still feels like a dream.”

 

“Well, maybe what came before the regression was the real dream.”

 

At those unexpected words, Diana’s eyes widened. Kayden met her gaze and smiled kindly.

 

“I wish that were true. Then we could just call it a nightmare and let it go.”

 

“…”

 

“I want you to always have good dreams.”

 

Diana held her breath for a moment. Her heart, which had briefly stilled, soon began to beat a little faster than usual. At that moment, Kayden’s face drew closer.

 

Embarrassed by the warmth rising in her cheeks, Diana narrowed her eyes at him. “…You said that on purpose, didn’t you?”

 

“You caught me.”

 

“I’m not so easy anymore, you know.”

 

“Guess I’ll have to try harder if I want to keep tricking you and make you mine.”

 

“Make me yours, huh?”

 

Diana then laughed out loud. Kayden let out a soft chuckle and then kissed her.

 

It was about a month later that Diana would realize that the dream she had that night, finding a seashell with a pearl on the beach, was a prenatal dream.

 

The End of Side Story 1