Chapter 384: Marriage Proposal 1
Odin meticulously counted the gifts, his mind racing to ensure nothing had been overlooked. He paused for a moment, considering if there was anything more he should add.
"My Lord, I’ve checked everything at least three times, just as you requested," Arthur, the house butler, assured him. "Everything is accounted for, so you can rest easy. Shall I instruct the servants to load the gifts into the carriage?" he asked, his voice calm and efficient.
"Yes, tell them to proceed," Odin replied, still deep in thought. As Arthur moved to carry out his orders, Odin turned to him again. "Do I look presentable?" he inquired, a hint of anxiety in his voice.
Arthur smiled, nodding with reassurance. "Yes, My Lord, you look impeccable," he said. "I’m glad you’ve finally decided to move forward with the marriage. It’s a decision that brings joy to the household," he added, his tone warm and approving.
Odin nodded, his expression softening slightly. "I couldn’t delay it any longer. The uncertainty was beginning to weigh on me," he admitted, his voice laced with a rare vulnerability. With a final glance at the gifts, Odin made his way to the carriage, followed closely by Arthur, who had already instructed the servants to load the gifts.
The journey to the Wilson’s house felt unusually short for Odin, much shorter than on any other day. He had always been composed, but today, for the first time, he felt nervous.
The woman he once despised had become the one he now cherished, and today, he intended to ask for her hand in marriage. The thought of Venus’s parents potentially opposing the union worried him, especially since he hadn’t always treated them kindly.
"My Lord, what have you been thinking?" Arthur’s voice broke through Odin’s reverie, pulling him back to the present.
Odin blinked, realizing he had been lost in thought. He gave Arthur a brief nod before stepping out of the carriage and making his way inside, with Arthur close behind.