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Chapter 145

"Also... It was worthwhile to bet too much money on my niece."

Aaron snapped.

"I knew there was money at stake. You've been really weird since yesterday."

Marilyn shot bluntly in the midst of cheering and rejoicing.

"You were talking about 1 shilling earlier, but you only bet 1 shilling?"

"Okay... Before, I thought it was going away."

Oscar, who saw it, waved the banner, but said it as if he was sorry.

"I'll just give you one shilling... That banner is more expensive than that."

"You were probably better off than me. You think money is so easy."

Nick clicked his tongue and shook his head. And he murmured as he looked down at the arena with delight.

"What can I buy Annabelle with the other money...?"

At those words, Marilyn and Oscar were no longer sarcastically speaking to him.

It was because with that one word, they had to admit that Nick's love for his niece was great.

~*~

"Come on, let's start the presentation."

Unlike the swordsmanship competition, which served as both an awards ceremony and a festival the next day, it was a friendly match, so the award ceremony took place immediately.

For the first time, Ian sat in the audience and looked at the podium.

Annabelle, who was shining brighter than ever, stood in front of the Emperor with an overwhelming expression on her face.

"This special medal was specially made at my discretion, with a small magic stone embedded in it."

The Emperor spoke with a medal that was the same size and shape as the swordsmanship competition medal, but had a different color with the jewel embedded in the center.

"Consider it as an imperial reward personally given to a swordsmen who gave up her personal honor for the sake of the Empire's well-being."

It would be the only medal of its kind in the world, as there would probably never be a second friendly match like this.

"Then I will award this medal to the winner, Annabelle Rainfield."

A thunderous applause was heard. Ian sat in the audience and applauded eagerly.

Then he couldn't stand it and ended up bragging about it.

"That's my lover. That's really cool..."

The person who heard him boast was Leslie, who was sitting next to Ian. She said as she poked Ian's side.

"My disciple."

Braden, who was watching the two of them, was quiet without interrupting for any reason.

The perfect proposal plan he made ended without even trying.

Not thinking that Ian would really lose, he smiled in despair.

It was because he did not expect that Ian could create a more sensible moment than this.

Annabelle Ranfield, who received her medal, turned to the crowd to share her feelings.

Under the pouring sunlight, Annabelle caught her breath of emotion for a moment.

There were even nights she dreamt of this moment every day to receive a title and be recognized by Caitlyn and Reid.