Chapter 74: The Genius Who Lost His Light (Part 2)

Even Clump couldn’t stop it. Although he had married Erina a year ago, they received no support from either of their families. Without their approval, the couple ended up living in a small newlywed home in a modest district.

It all started with the Mirhi family. When their son announced from abroad that he planned to marry a foolish woman, they flatly refused to accept it.

Then came the response from the Bastard family. Despite both families being first-class aristocrats, the Bastards—based in the capital—looked down on the provincial Mirhis. From their perspective, even if their daughter was lacking, she was still marrying into a lesser family.

In the end, Alpheas and Erina had no choice but to hold a quiet, unofficial wedding with only close friends present.

“Right. There was Mr. Jesu. Why don’t you bring him along?”

“It’s fine. What wife would enjoy seeing her husband hanging around with a drunkard? I’ll just drop by for a bit.”

“Damn, you’re being careful. Alright, then get going.”

“I won’t be long. Head to the bar first!”

Alpheas left the castle almost as if he were fleeing. He had poured himself into his studies day and night, leaving him physically drained—but today, he didn’t feel tired at all.

’I did it! Finally!’

He had won the most prestigious award in the kingdom. With this achievement, even the Mirhi family would be forced to acknowledge him. A proper, formal wedding with Erina no longer seemed like a far-off dream.