Capitulo 144

Episode 144

It happened in the afternoon, the day before the hunting competition.

Raymond, who normally only bothered me, followed me that day.

I accidentally crossed paths with him and then met Andrew’s friend.

I was handed a letter on Andrew’s behalf.

I was one of his few friends.

In his words, they were not close, only knew each other’s faces.

When I was younger, I wanted to meet Andrew’s friend, so I remembered his name and face.

That was the problem.

When I heard that he was Andrew’s friend, I believed him all the time.

I didn’t even suspect the letter with a strange message that Andrew was waiting in the woods.

Raymond cast a disorientation spell on me and I got lost in the woods.

I spent the night in fear and was on the verge of exhaustion?

That day, Daniel discovered me for the first time.

He found me by chance, thought for a while and then left me and disappeared, saying he was going to call someone.

At that point, I was in a complete panic.

I couldn’t even breathe properly for fear that even if someone found me, he would pretend not to have seen me.

After that, Wilhelm appeared.

He too made a surprised expression, said he would call someone else and then disappeared.

With the saying to wait a moment.

The last person to appear was Raymond.

He looked at me and smiled.

-Stupid woman. Because you trust anyone, that’s why you are the way you are.

After that, I couldn’t remember.

What I then heard was that Tatiana found me and saved me from the beasts and won the hunting contest because of my merits.

After two days of being alone in the forest, I became someone I couldn’t trust others.

Not only was I suspicious of Andrew’s friend, but I was also suspicious of Andrew.

I wondered if he didn’t seek me out on purpose to help Tatiana win.

I thought it was shameful.

Using my life as a tool for Tatiana’s victory and now clinging to me saying sorry.

When I remembered the appearance of such a man, I became angry.

I entered the room and quickly opened the closet.

There was only a hunting suit hanging in the closet.

The ‘I’ of this world must have already visited Andrew.

«Are you planning to meet with me?»

Unlike the other protagonists, I was a bit reluctant to meet him.

First of all, I decided to prepare for work in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

* * *

I spent the night almost awake.

I could not sleep at all. I woke up early in the morning, changed my clothes and left the bedroom.

I decided to take a light walk to calm down.

It was still dark outside as the sun had just started to rise.

I walked along the dimly lit street lamps.

Ah.

A familiar person sat on the bench with his face wrapped in his hands.

It was Allison.

I wanted to run over and say hello right away with the joy of meeting someone I could trust.

But if my actions affected Allison’s future?

I thought about it and decided to run past her.

At that moment, there was a shrugging sound.

Hello, what’s up?

But I couldn’t leave her alone.

Allison kept her head down and didn’t respond.

I sat quietly beside her.

If I think back in time, it must have been when she learned that Dr. Gregory had an incurable disease.

The trio, whom they called geniuses, were frustrated in front of an unexpectedly large wall.

As a doctor, they can’t save everyone.

But what if that person was the closest?

He couldn’t even imagine the shock he felt.

Maybe their self-confidence will disappear.

Of course, my comfort now will not make it better.

You can’t do everything on your own.

I wanted to give some comfort to Allison, who was going through a long misfortune in the future.

So don’t be too hard on yourself.

Did I tell the truth?

Her crying had subsided.

Soon the sun came up and people began to pass by.

I stood up.

T-thank you!

I turned my head to the voice behind me.

Allison was smiling brightly, her face streaked with tears.

For standing by my side… Thank you so much, Princess Pioneer.

The dazzling morning sun was falling on her face.

I smiled at Allison’s bright expression.

I’m sure she can do a good job in the future.

* * *

I arrived at the Golden Forest by carriage.

When I got off the carriage alone, many eyes were on me.

Regardless of their gaze, I walked with my back straight.

I didn’t feel it was difficult because I thought the identity of their gaze was the deterrence of the original.

I sat in the seat assigned to me.

Karina.

Daniel suddenly appeared and approached me pretending to be friendly.

He works hard.

He handed me a small pocket.

Eat it during the break.

Inside was some chocolate.

I didn’t want to receive it, but I decided to keep it in case something happens.

Yes, Tatiana wanted to win too.

So?

Without realizing it, my voice came out high-pitched.

You know that. If Tatiana can’t get what she wants, how much will they gossip about you?

Ah, are you asking me to lose on purpose just because?

When I deliberately raised my voice, people paid attention to us.

No, not necessarily like that.

Seeing Daniel’s puzzled look, I laughed out loud without realizing it.

His white face turned red.

If you don’t have anything to say, go back.

Hey, there’s no need to be so rude.

Oh.

Young Daniel looked much more ignorant and tenacious.

I said looking at him.

Ha, you thought I’d greet you with a smile?

Well, it’s not…

That’s good to know. Can you come back now?

He closed his mouth and returned to his seat.

Even if I act so coldly, for the next few years it will be between me and Tatiana.

«I’ll be sure to clean myself up when I get back.»

I swore to myself and looked straight ahead. Soon the opening ceremony began.

I listened to the lecture and looked around.

Daniel and Wilhelm, who had just returned, were standing next to Tatiana, listening to something intently.

«How likely is it that the leading lady knows all her letters if she didn’t even know they existed?»

I didn’t get along with those men.

It was natural.

I didn’t maintain a good relationship with every one of them. So I was labeled a fool.

So this story may have come all from Tatiana’s mouth.

Otherwise, Raymond wouldn’t have crossed the line.

The more he wanders in the woods, the more the traces of magic disappear, so he would have thought it was a perfect crime.

So, let’s start the hunting contest!

A roar erupted along with an excited voice.

I jumped on the horse assigned to me.

I could see Tatiana leaping up in an instant.

Unlike the hunting competitions organized by the imperial family, the hunting competitions organized by the Academy were less rough.

They each rode their horses through the forest to hunt monsters.

«It’s a hunting tournament, and it’s practically the same as playing on a horse.»

It was even more so since it was a competition held in the outskirts where there was little chance of a dangerous beast appearing.

It was already lying in the deepest part of that area.

It was a fact that could be known by studying before the hunting competition.

I ran without stopping.

And in front of me, an unexpected man appeared.

It was Andrew.

I stopped thinking hurriedly and shouted at him.

Are you out of your mind? I would have almost run into you.

He ran to me, grabbed the reins and said:

Let’s talk.

I have nothing to say.

If he were my original self, if he had asked me to talk, I would have happily followed him.

But I knew his dirty, ugly side.

Andrew yelled after me as I was about to walk away.

The day I told Tatiana I was confused, I only said it out of anger.

What?

Yes, it was because I became so miserable that I was nothing in front of you. Tatiana is always on my side, but you’re not….

There she goes blaming me again

The male leads found me why they were shaken up by Tatiana.

I thought Andrew would be different, but in the end it was the same.

I was angry and my heart was beating very fast. On the contrary, my head went cold.

Are you saying it’s my fault you’re hesitating now?

No, not that.

I sighed as I looked at Andrew, who was puzzled.

Yes, if you want to blame me because you want to protect your lowly self-esteem, then do whatever you want. Because I don’t care anymore.

What does that mean?

A bit of anticipation and anxiety shone in his eyes.

I spat at Andrew the words I was waiting for.

Let’s split up.

if it looks like I’m traveling back in time