Capitulo 34
Episode 34
Andrew’s magic exploded. Tatiana bit her lip at The intense cold, which could not stop a thin pajamas.
How he’d ended up with her like that.
It was obvious he liked her.
Not so long ago.
Love and affection brimmed in her eyes.
Unlike other male characters, that day was the first time she had a relationship with him.
Is that why?
He gave his heart more deeply than anyone else.
I thought it might be the last time.
But everything was ruined.
While holding back the urge to cry, Tatiana looked directly into Andrew’s eyes.
«You said you wanted something.»
I didn’t know it was so painful if the person you love didn’t feel the way you do.
«Yes, that’s right, if it’s to get mine back, I have to accept either the lover or the devil.»
He smiled calmly after collecting his magic power.
Tatiana was mesmerized by his expected smile and looked at Andrew’s face.
It was as beautiful as a painting.
But the emotion hidden under that superficial expression was insidious and cruel.
«All right, go.»
After a quick smile, he shooed Tatiana out of the room.
Pushed out the door, she clenched her fist.
Back in the room with a thump, she stroked the bracelet she had left behind.
That alone made her calm.
She was lost in thought, fiddling with her bracelet.
I remembered Daniel’s situation today.
In Daniel’s face, who was always kind to me, strange feelings appeared.
It was like watching Andrew.
The raw expressions were all negative.
Why was he showing that expression when he wouldn’t even touch the bracelet?
«She’s the problem.»
Surely Karina, jealous of herself, must have done something in the middle.
Otherwise, Daniel, who has always been blind to me, could not have changed like that.
«But I can’t use my power carelessly.»
These days, just making decisions and looking at the status window is exhausting.
In particular, when she forced Wilhelm to increase her favorability, she even vomited blood.
The doctor said she was tired, but…….
‘It must have been harder since the bracelet got like that’.
A moment’s mistake ruined everything.
For a moment, I thought I wanted to give it all up.
‘Not yet. I can still take it.’
There must be a way to restore the relationship with Andrew.
So not yet.
* * *
After Aster returned, he chose the best couple for the end of the ball.
Tatiana, who became the talk of the town, returned early without dancing with anyone, so she was excluded.
It was a great relief that she did not say Tatiana’s name.
«Today’s masquerade was a lot of fun.»
«I’m glad you enjoyed it.»
The homecomers spoke in chorus to praise the dancing.
«Especially the perfume – when can I get it?»
And expectations about the perfume were in full swing.
«I have a problem with my boutique. I’ll get back to you when it opens, ma’am.»
I explained the situation one by one and sent them on their way.
It was well after midnight by the time it was all done. I crept back into the room.
Lily, who was waiting for me, took off her heavy dress, lifted the bath and asked.
«Did you have fun today?»
«Well.»
I remembered what had happened at the banquet today.
«I gave Tatiana a chance.»
«You did? Tell me the details.»
Lily, who had seen my humiliation most closely as a close aide, deserved to hear this story.
I warmed myself in lukewarm water and talked about what happened between Daniel and Tatiana.
«My God, how shameless people are.»
«That’s right.»
With Lily’s cold, harsh voice as background music, I kept thinking.
There was fruit, however.
Although the original deterrent had weakened since Tatiana married Andrew, it still existed.
If I attack Tatiana recklessly, I don’t know when I will be at a disadvantage.
You have to be more careful’.
Tatiana may be cornered at any time, but she may face a backlash if she is unsure.
You have to be careful in everything.
Maybe Tatiana won’t resign as it is.
«The response to the perfume was also very good, do you want to hear it?»
Lily brushed my hair and I said today’s fruits.
«As you expected, the response was very good. There are a lot of people who want to make a reservation.»
«A lot of people are asking me too. She also said she was sad that she couldn’t buy it.»
As a brand just starting out, a strong support base was needed.
And a limited sales period was desirable to build that support base.
«I think I’ll do a limited edition.»
«Limited edition? What’s that?»
«Well, you can specify the number and sell it in a more special package.»
Even in previous lives, people were excited about the name «Limited Edition.» It was a marketing method that didn’t yet exist in this world, so it was worth trying at least once.
«We’re going to number the perfumes we’re selling and make a limited edition of our first edition as a special package.»
Lily’s massage warmed me up.
I smiled pleasantly and told her my plans for the future.
Although it takes a long time, I liked this moment.
It was perfect at the end of the day.
«It’s over, miss.»
«Thanks again, Lily.»
After bathing, I put on my pajamas and sat on the bed.
Soon Lily brought her usual lavender tea. She drank a moderately cold tea, and Lily asked carefully, unlike her.
«Is her majesty here?»
«Yes.»
Lily’s face, which had hardened, widened.
«Wow, I told you she was definitely coming.»
«You did.»
Her bouncy glee made me laugh without realizing it.
Somehow, he seemed to like it more than I did.
In fact, unlike me being negative, Lily believed Aster would come.
She had never seen Aster before, and it was amazing how she believed in it.
Lily seemed to want to hear Aster’s story, but she put it off until tomorrow because she was tired.
When I lay down on the bed, I fell asleep quickly with no time for complicated thinking.
«Uh-huh…»
While I was sleeping soundly, I woke up to a strange sound coming from somewhere.
I felt a small vibration with a buzzing sound.
«What the hell is this sound?»
Getting out of bed, I was met with light filtering in from the dresser. When I opened the door and stepped inside, light came out of the accessory drawer.
«It can’t be.»
I opened the bottom drawer and pulled out a small jewelry box.
When I opened the lid, the light from the bracelet faded.
«Why is this…?»
As soon as I reached out and touched the bracelet, a familiar window appeared in front of me.
Congratulations, you have confirmed the end of the Wilhelm Route! [2/??]
«Ah.»
Today’s spectacular launch program was originally one of the endings Tatiana should have seen.
Nothing would have happened in this world if she hadn’t taken her land by force and done ostentatious things.
– The achievements have weakened the deterrence.
With the additional unknown phrase, I felt that the surrounding air was fresher.
» Ha.»
When I checked the power of the original work, which I thought would only vaguely exist, I burst out laughing.
And I realized why I thought the original play’s deterrence had weakened.
«Seeing Andrew and the ending, the deterrence has weakened.»
Tatiana also knew about deterrence. That’s why she was desperate not to let all the male characters get out of hand.
I put the bracelet back on and sat at the table thinking.
«Do I have to watch the last scene of the finale somehow?»
Tapping the table with my fingertips, I remembered the final scenes of the original play.
«The quickest ending would be Daniel’s.»
In Daniel’s ending, Tatiana created a hospital. The names of Daniel and Tatiana, who founded the hospital after the doctors they sponsored introduced a new surgical method, spread across the continent.
On second thought, it was a perfect ending for Daniel, who values the honor.
«All you have to do is pick a place and find a doctor.»
The most demanding was Raymond. His ending was one in which he gave up his position as tower master and was loyal only to Tatiana.
«I think it’s going to be tough on this side, so let’s think about it later.»
The day dawned through the window as I organized my plans unaware that time was passing.
I got up from my seat and closed the curtains.
I hadn’t slept much, but I felt strangely refreshed.
I stood by the window for a long time and watched the sun rise in full.