Capitulo 100

Episode 100

It was foolishness.

«Even if he says he regrets it, it’s already too late.»

I’ve already decided who will be by my side, and he hasn’t given up his feelings for me.

Besides, he told me that while he was married.

It was no different from seeing me as regretful.

However, it was clear that there was no man left to take Tatiana’s side.

Anyone on her side would be like Raymond.

Come to think of it, I had work to do with Raymond.

The Cassel family was upset and he had to pay the military price well.

I had a different thought for a moment, and Filia opened her mouth in a strange smile.

Oh, there’s a saying that Marquis Liberty visited the Grand Duke’s house not too long ago.

Mmm.

Marquis Liberty was one of the few who opposed the Archduke’s marriage.

In particular, as soon as he learned that Andrew was of the royal family, he was even more opposed.

When I heard the story, I didn’t know it, but she said it was a bigger reaction than when it was said that he was the eldest son of a nobleman.

Was it because she was worried about her daughter’s ties to the imperial family? Is that it or is there some other reason?

Thank you so much for telling me what happened in the social world while I was away.

Of course! We are on Karina-sama’s side.

I was a bit surprised by Regina’s overreaction, but she looks very cute now.

After that, the topic came back to my engagement again.

You two are going to get engaged, I’m really, really, really, really looking forward to it.

Me too.

They seemed to have pretty high expectations for my engagement.

To be honest, it wasn’t my first engagement, so I wasn’t very impressed.

In a way, I felt sorry for Aster.

It’s not my first engagement, so why should I be excited?

Nevertheless.

I smiled moderately and talked to them.

Up to this point, I thought it wouldn’t be any different from the engagement so far.

* * *

My mother, who was coming from Allison’s treatment, called me out of the blue.

I heard from your father. He said you would be engaged to Her Majesty.

Yes.

Mother was silent for a moment.

Then she said to me in a firm voice.

I am against this engagement.

You are?

What did I hear now?

I bowed my head and asked.

Are you against the compromise?

Yes.

Until now, my mother, unlike my father, had never opposed my engagement.

My mother always believed in me.

Why… is this?

Karina, are you really ready to spend the rest of your life with His Majesty?

I was speechless.

It’s okay if it’s not Her Majesty. Are you ready to commit to someone for the rest of your life?

I couldn’t say no.

It wasn’t until recently that I thought it wasn’t my first time getting engaged, so I didn’t feel much excitement.

I don’t know why you put so much effort into your engagement and marriage. If you don’t love each other very much, what is the exact reason for this marriage?

What…

Of course, a noble marriage doesn’t consist solely of love. But Karin, all your previous engagements were for one reason. Do you have to get engaged this time for another reason?

When I was engaged to Daniel and Wilhelm, I once told my mother why I wanted to become engaged.

What are you promising Her Majesty this time?

It wasn’t easy to let go of my mother’s question.

The reason I started dating Aster was to get back at Tatiana.

All the things she did to me, the people around me and the extras from the original story.

To get back at them.

But I couldn’t tell the story to my mother.

It seems to me that Her Majesty likes you too, and she doesn’t seem like a bad person.

After a long sigh, my mother muttered in a bitter voice.

But I’m saying you’re going to get engaged, not because His Majesty is a good person, or because he likes me.

What’s wrong with that?

Without realizing it, my voice rose.

The thoughts that had been building up in my head exploded in one direction.

I don’t know what’s wrong with using someone I like to get revenge. Her Majesty said it doesn’t matter.

Karina…

Hey, they approached the people I loved and manipulated their minds to take them all away and torture me. Now I want to give it back, is that a bad thing?

After pouring it out, I couldn’t lift my face.

I didn’t want to show anyone this embarrassing bare face….

I’m sorry, give me a moment to think.

My mother got up and came over to me.

I felt relieved by the gentle touch and body temperature tickling my hair.

Just a few days ago, I felt dizzy at the thought that I had almost lost my mother.

It’s not like you did anything wrong. Grab a passerby and ask. Everyone will support your revenge.

There was a moment of silence between us as if my mother was choosing a word.

But Karin. Life is long and the pleasure of revenge is short. For that brief moment, maybe it’s the other way around if you’ve decided who you’ll be with for the rest of your life.

My mother squeezed my cheeks with both hands and forced me to look into my eyes.

I am not against your revenge. I want you to take revenge on that woman in another way. In another way than taking revenge by taking away what she wanted.

I nodded my head without saying a word.

My mother hugged me tightly as if to reassure me.

The soft floral scent unique to the mage of spring spread as if to ease my tension and anxiety.

I thought it was okay because you always acted casually. I’m sorry mom didn’t care.

No, so… it’s because my mom cares….

Strangely, my heart was pounding.

The corners of my eyes grew hot and tears began to flow uncontrollably.

You are free to cry. What kind of people tortured my daughter like this?

My mother’s words became a fuse and I cried hard for minutes.

To the point that my father, who arrived late, was surprised and pushed my mother.

I realized once again that just knowing that they understand me and will be on my side gives me a lot of peace of mind.

y…

I will still be committed to His Majesty. He is the only one who fully believes and supports me as you two do.

Can you tell us why you are so sure?

My father asked me as if he was waiting.

It was no longer the time to hold on to my secrets alone.

* * *

After hearing all my stories, my father and mother were so shocked that they couldn’t talk for a while.

In particular, my mother was even more surprised because she had personally processed my bracelet.

I didn’t feel it at all…

I checked a couple of times with my bracelet. Every time Tatiana wears the bracelet that looks exactly like the one I have, a distorted power is released and the people affected by that power feel an unusual affection for Tatiana.

In addition, that magical power has begun to affect other living beings….

Gradually, my parents’ faces began to turn serious.

And this is still not certain, but His Majesty did not seem to be affected by it.

My father listened to me to the end and hugged my shoulder and said.

You’ve been through a lot. You tried to solve all these difficult things on your own.

You two suffered because of me. You got divorced…

My parents’ divorce was a big shock to me.

The fact that I can no longer be with the two people who were the pillars of my world, and that I was the cause.

Hey, Karina.

I didn’t want to show weakness in front of my parents.

So, I tried to be more confident and maybe I was more obsessed with my commitment.

Why is it your fault? It was just an issue between me and your mother.

I knew it in my head, but my feelings did not.

Why would we be getting divorced because of you? Don’t think about that in the future. Do you understand?

After my first breakup, I went through a lot in the years before I became an adult.

I thought there was no problem, I’d gotten over it all, but I hadn’t.

I was just pretending not to know.

I reached out and hugged my father and mother.

You know how much I love you two, don’t you?

They both hugged me tightly without responding.

My heart swelled with a sense of fullness I had felt for a long time.

The broken world has returned.

* * *

What?

Tatiana asked Wilhelm who was standing in front of her. She couldn’t believe what he was saying.

Now, let’s stop bullying Miss Pioneer.

…

Wilhelm’s words made no sense to me.

When did I say I bullied Karina?

He told me to bring a video of her with another man.

Wilhelm’s face was still burning when he thought about it.

Fortunately, Karina forgave his misdeeds. When he got down on his knees and begged, he said he was fine and an intangible power swept him away for a moment.

And Tatiana.

Wilhelm opened his mouth with difficulty.

I have decided to leave the Knights.

The Knights… Leave them? Why, did Karina bewitch you?

Tatiana raised her voice without realizing it.

She didn’t know that Daniel and Wilhelm would betray her.

It’s not like that, Tati. How dare I go against Duke Pioneer?

Wilhelm was too pitiful for Tatiana.

Tatiana’s life up close did not seem happy at all.

She was unloved and just anxious as if something was always chasing her.

If she went with him, it might make her happier.

I told my parents and decided to go down to the farm. Tatiana, come with me.