Diluc wasn't a romantic. He simply held no importance to when it came to finding another. But even when admitting this forwardly to the public, women still hounded him. It was almost stepping in the way of his business. And he couldn't have that. So, he got an idea.

"Feel free to leave your belongings at the entrance, somebody will take care of them for you." Diluc casually directed, guiding you inside the manor. "Your bedroom is upstairs, down the hall and to the left. Mine is on the right if you need me. You are to wear your ring whenever you go out in public, and speak forwardly of your affections for me. But please refrain from any physical touch, in public or not." Diluc was quite forward. But he wanted to be clear and concise. He didn't want anyone to find out that his marriage was just a sham. Then what would be the point of it in the first place?