Transmigrated as the Villainess Princess - Chapter 203

Chapter 203: A Walk to Remember (Special Chapter)
Once upon a time, in the grand northern territory of Sinalta, the Mors Dukedom stood as an unyielding fortress against the harsh winters and invading forces.

Its walls, strong as steel, had witnessed centuries of power struggles, but none as cunning and decisive as the one waged by Ricardo Mors.

Born the second son of the previous Duke, he had not been the chosen heir, yet with patience and strategy, he carved his own path to power.

And beside him, as both his sword and shield, stood Fiorensia.

Fiorensia was not of noble birth, but her intelligence, grace, and mastery of war and politics made her a legend in the northern territories.

She was a woman of unparalleled wisdom, a strategist whose mind moved pieces on the board before anyone realized the game had begun.

It was she who orchestrated Ricardo’s victory, leading him to overthrow his elder brother and claim the dukedom as his own.

Their marriage, once viewed with skepticism due to Fiorensia’s origins, became a celebrated union throughout Sinalta.

Together, they ruled with balance, Ricardo’s might, complemented by Fiorensia’s intellect.

The castle of Mors was no longer a place of tension and political scheming, it had become a home filled with laughter and warmth.

With Fiorensia’s guidance, the people flourished. The frigid lands were cultivated, trade routes secured, and the military strengthened.

In time, the people of the north did not just serve Duke Ricardo, they loved him, for he had brought stability where there had been chaos.

And with his wife at his side, they became an invincible force, admired by both allies and enemies.

Then came the day their happiness doubled. Fiorensia’s first pregnancy was not just a joyous occasion for the ducal household but for the entire northern territory.

Celebrations spread across the land as the people rejoiced, offering prayers to the celestial gods for a safe birth.

Ricardo, once a warrior whose hands were only familiar with the weight of a sword, found himself nervous and uncertain in the face of impending fatherhood.

But Fiorensia, ever composed, only smiled and reassured him. Months passed, and the long winter gave way to the blooming season when Fiorensia went into labor.

The pain was unlike anything she had ever known, yet she endured with the same resilience that had made her legendary.

Ricardo remained outside the chamber, pacing endlessly, his fingers digging into his palms as he listened to the muffled cries within.

It was the first time he had ever felt powerless. Hours stretched like eternity until finally, the midwife emerged with a bright, relieved expression.

“Twins, Your Grace,” she announced. “Two healthy sons.”

Ricardo had no words. The weight of her statement crashed over him like a storm, a mixture of disbelief and overwhelming joy swelling in his chest.

He rushed inside to find Fiorensia lying in bed, exhaustion evident on her face but her smile radiant. In her arms, wrapped in soft, embroidered blankets, were two small, delicate figures.

“They are strong,” Fiorensia murmured, her voice hoarse but filled with a tenderness Ricardo had never heard before. “Our sons.”

He approached with careful steps, as if afraid his mere presence might disturb them. The moment he laid eyes on them, something shifted deep within him.

The battlefield had been his home for years, but no victory, no conquest had ever felt as profound as this.

He reached out, hesitating for only a moment before gently touching the tiny fingers curled in the folds of the blanket.

One of the infants stirred, his small hand grasping Ricardo’s finger with a grip far stronger than expected.

A chuckle rumbled in Ricardo’s chest. “He already has the strength of a Mors.”

Fiorensia smiled knowingly. “He will need it.”

The days that followed were filled with a new kind of battle, one of late nights, endless cries, and the unfamiliar struggles of parenting.

Yet, Ricardo embraced it with the same determination that had won him a dukedom. The twins, though barely able to lift their heads, already displayed differences in temperament.

One was fierce, quick to demand attention, while the other was calm, observant, taking in the world with silent curiosity.

Fiorensia, though recovering from childbirth, wasted no time in ensuring their sons were given the best care.

She personally oversaw their nurses and instructed the caretakers, and when Ricardo laughed at her insistence, she only raised an eyebrow and asked, “Would you trust someone else with the future of our house?”

He had no argument against that. The northern castle, once a place of war and political intrigue, had transformed into a home filled with the sounds of children’s laughter.

Ricardo, who had once been feared as a ruthless warrior, now found himself on his knees, playing with wooden swords with his young sons.

Fiorensia would watch them from the balcony, her heart swelling with happiness she had never thought possible.

Years passed, and the twins grew into boys full of spirit and strength. They inherited their mother’s sharp minds and their father’s unyielding will.

Ricardo trained them personally in swordsmanship, while Fiorensia educated them in tactics, history, and the art of negotiation.

The boys, though competitive, shared a bond that no outside force could break.

The people of Mors Dukedom watched them with pride, certain that these two would one day uphold the legacy their parents had built.

One evening, as the sun dipped below the frozen horizon, Ricardo stood with Fiorensia on the castle walls, watching their sons chase each other in the courtyard below.

He exhaled, arms crossed over his chest, a rare smile gracing his lips. “I never imagined this life for myself.”

Fiorensia, standing beside him, smirked. “You mean, you never imagined being tamed?”

He let out a deep chuckle. “Something like that.” His gaze softened as he turned to look at her. “But I wouldn’t change it for anything.”

Fiorensia’s expression turned thoughtful as she looked at their sons. “Neither would I.”

There was a peace in their lives, one that neither of them had dared dream of.

They had carved their happiness out of the uncertainties of fate, defying the expectations set upon them.

Ricardo, the second son who was never meant to rule, and Fiorensia, the woman whose origins should have made her an outcast among the nobility, had built something unshakable.

The cold northern winds carried their laughter across the land, a promise that the Mors Dukedom would remain strong for generations to come.