Capitulo 124
Episode 124
The atmosphere in the carriage returning from the courtroom was stifling.
Ethan kept his head down and repeated clenching and unclenching his fists.
When the carriage stopped in front of the house, Julius snapped his finger as if to follow and got out of the carriage first.
Ethan bit his lip and silently followed Julius.
The door to the study closed and Julius turned around.
Stupid boy.
His face turned with a sound.
Ethan tried to look calm, but to no avail.
It’s been a year since I trusted you with the family. Can’t you last a year and protect it?
L, I’m sorry
He had nothing to say.
His dad was right. After only a year, the family’s core business began to falter.
From the alchemy business, which was the most important, to the logistics business, which has been booming in recent years.
Even the research institute began to falter as the money it made diminished.
The Kassels were now so close to the edge that they could not turn back.
However…
What are those eyes?
To be honest, I wasn’t swayed by this scandal. If it weren’t for the Lord’s greed.
Until recently, Julius had been studying immortality based on Martin’s experimental results.
So when he saw all the evidence it was hard to believe.
Are you saying this is my fault?
…
Julius approached Ethan with a poker on the wall.
You bastard still hasn’t come to his senses.
I saw the poker raised high.
Perhaps due to childhood memories, Ethan’s body naturally stiffened.
What are you doing now!
The door opened and Mrs. Cassel entered.
A woman with a noble appearance naturally stepped in between the two.
Ethan is the only heir left in the Cassel family. Are you going to kill the last heir with those hands now?
Eh. Heir, as long as he’s still living….
Mrs. Cassel didn’t hide her disdain.
You’d rather bring Raymond. Because it makes more sense someone like him.
With cold words, the wife walked out. Ethan argued for a while, then followed his mother.
Thank you for your help.
Mrs. Cassel looked back slowly.
Ethan kept his mouth shut as he looked at her blankly, as if he wasn’t interested.
I don’t need to thank you. It’s not for you.
Ethan flinched at the cold reaction.
He knew she didn’t like him.
Maybe she hated him for taking this place instead of her dead son.
Ethan always wanted to be recognized by them.
If he made a stronger, more perfect family, they would see him differently.
But now he was slowly getting tired.
After all, he is the head of the family, so does he have to get their approval?
Did you ever think it was strange?
Did you?
Why did you become the heir?
At her question, Ethan straightened his back and said.
Because I was the best.
Ha ha ha ha ha!
Mrs. Cassel smiled broadly and bowed slightly.
You mean you trust Julius too much.
He’s someone I respect as the head of the family.
At Ethan’s words, Mrs. Cassel smiled.
I look forward to how long you can say that.
* * *
That night, Ethan had a nightmare after a long time.
When he opened his eyes, he was in a dark space.
He saw golden eyes staring at him.
– What are you doing here?
-I’m sorry…I’m sorry. I’m very shocked…
Someone was standing in front of him. Ethan struggled to hold on to his mind, which was drifting away again.
– You’re nothing to look at.
– But you look like me. Are you my family?
At the boy’s question, the man made a strange expression.
– That’s my body.
– Body?
The voice was trailing off.
A burning pain ran through his body.
When is this memory?
Despite the pain, Ethan felt somehow familiar with the boy looking at me.
-Uhg…
Yuck!
When he opened his eyes, everything was silent.
I could still feel the pain creeping up the back of his hand.
Still that damn dream.
It was a dream he had often when he was young.
A dream in which his father and Raymond watched him. This is the first time he’s seen it this way.
«No, it’s too vivid to be called a dream.»
When he heard Karina’s story, he could not immediately refute it because of this dream.
It was no ordinary dream.
He knew because he could clearly remember the environment because he saw it several times, not just once.
Anyone could see that it was a place where human experiments were being conducted.
Ethan buried his face in the palm of his hand.
I wanted to believe it wasn’t a lie. But no matter how hard I tried, it wouldn’t go away from his mind.
I can’t, I can’t… Who are you!
There was a snapping sound in a very delicate situation.
Ethan jumped out of his seat and headed towards the place where the sound was heard.
You… Isn’t that the dog the princess raised?
Wuh!
Discovered, Fio wagged his tail desperately to show affection.
However, unlike the other humans who always liked him, there was no way that would work for Ethan.
No, he seemed even angrier.
It’s like reluctantly abandoning your owner and wagging your tail with someone else.
Ethan, who found himself in Fio’s guise, was engulfed in anger without realizing it.
The moment he reached over and wanted to pick Fio up.
Oooh!
He felt incredibly strong for a small dog.
This magic…
Ethan, who became extremely sensitive, quickly recognized Fio’s identity.
The princess is crazy too. You entered this land as a magical beast. This is…!
Ethan shut his mouth.
The Beast, who had been a small puppy until now, now became a wolf bigger than him.
His legs shook as he revealed his glowing blue eyes in the darkness.
There was no way an alchemist could defeat the beast alone.
The princess sent to kill me?
[Karina doesn’t do such bad things.]
Ethan was ignorant and his mouth twisted.
T-the b-beast spoke….
[Heh, you think humans are the only creatures with intelligence?]
Fio growled and moved his magic power to drop the image sphere to the ground.
Seeing Ethan hiding behind the couch, distrusting himself, he sighed and rolled the marble.
[After watching he decides.]
Hesitating, Ethan couldn’t contain his curiosity and watched the video.
Seeing his face harden, Fio felt a strange sensation.
Ethan seen from Karina’s side was the worst human being.
A person who doesn’t mind trampling on other people in order to climb up.
Such a person felt pitiful today.
It’s a lie.
[Believe it or not, it’s your heart.]
Ethan jumped up from his seat.
With red eyes, he headed to his room to find Julius.
Fio, who was about to return, felt somewhat reluctant, so he returned to his small form and followed Ethan.
It’s a lie. I can’t… I, I… !
The door opened, but Julius was not in the bedroom. Ethan headed for his study in the basement.
He always thought it was weird.
Why do you keep books that are weak against humidity in the basement?
Maybe there’s a lab in the basement.
Ethan reached his destination immediately and opened the door.
Julius, who was bent over and writing something, raised his head.
What? Don’t you know you can’t come in here?
Despite Julius’ nervous voice, Ethan said nothing.
Recognizing that it was different than usual, Julius stood up.
He really didn’t like it much.
There’s not a single part that I really like. What’s wrong!
I… Was he in the lab?
At Ethan’s question, Julius’ face hardened.
All memories of that time have already been erased.
I don’t know what you mean.
Julius’ face softened.
It looked as if he was trying to appease Ethan.
Don’t lie. What did you do to my body?
Julius was silent for a moment.
Where did you hear about it?
Julius, who was worried, went behind Ethan and closed the door.
Where did you see what?
You don’t need to know. What I want to know is what you did to my body.
Julius shook his head when Ethan didn’t seem to back down easily.
This was a guy who had been cowering at his own words until recently.
It was clear he had solid proof when he saw that Ethan was stubborn.
You have to tell me the truth so I can solve this case. Please tell me. Everything, don’t hide anything from me.
Julius knew Ethan well.
He’ll use the evidence as a weapon to take total control of Cassel House.
No, Ethan.
Julius smiled slightly and picked up a clipboard.
His face, reflected in the thin, glossy sheets, was terribly old and ugly.
«This boring look ends today.»
It wouldn’t make any difference if he did it a little sooner anyway.
The troublesome work will end in the form of Julius, and you will be reborn as Ethan Cassel.
You have worked very hard. In the future, I will not hold you responsible.
Julius ran to Ethan.
But there was something he didn’t expect.